A WOW moment for me!

HEATHER J.
on 12/28/09 12:28 am - Church Hill, MD

Well the day after Christmas marked my 6 month anniversary.....it has been one heck of a ride! On any given day, I look in the mirror & I can see the changes my body is going thru, but I still usually see the "fat chick". I do see the hanging & flabby skin that is left behind, and I do have to "tuck" it on occassion and I do not like the way I look naked now! {TMI I am sure, but hey, I AM smaller!} I do like the fact that my clothes fit me better, I do like that I have a bigger energy drive, and I even like the compliments I get even tho they make me uncomfortable at times.
Well, long story short, I had a pair of size 12 jeans given to me, and I laughed and said I will put them in my "future" pile. Today after I took my shower, I weighed myself, and the scale read 187!!!!!! Thats a 113 pounds down!!!!!! Then I went & pulled out those size 12 jeans.......holy crap they fit & even have some extra room in them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cried my eyes out! My husband came in the room to see why I was crying & I told him.....he grabbed me, kissed my head, and said "honey, youre shrinking in front of me everyday.....I am so happy for you & I hope you can soon see that you are not the "fatty" you call yourself." That made me cry even more! But God it was such a GOOD cry!
If I ever had buyers remorse, and I know I did, I think I am starting loose it. I do not regret my RNY & I know it was the best gift I could have ever given myself!

Starting weight 301 Current weight 127

No Matter How I May Change, I Will Still Be ME!!!!

Jilly Durbin
on 12/28/09 1:01 am - Pasadena, MD

RNY on 12/04/08

113 pounds gone in 6 months........................WOW GIRLIE!!!!!!!!!!! You have 113 reasons TO SMILE!!!! I am so SO SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!! And you look FAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you continued success in 2010 beauty!!!

HEATHER J.
on 12/28/09 2:49 am - Church Hill, MD

RNY on 06/26/09

Jilly.........
I know right?!?!?!?!?! When I saw my surgeon prior to surgery he said since I was a "lightweight" I would probably lose slower......... I think he had me confused with another patient! I dont know what the "norm" is, but I think I have lost fast?!?!?!?!?!
Thanks for all your support & love!

Starting weight 301 Current weight 127

No Matter How I May Change, I Will Still Be ME!!!!

julie16
on 12/28/09 1:05 am - crofton, MD

Heather, this almost made me cry too. I can see that you have come so far. You must be so proud. Congrats on the size 12 I can only imagine what that must feel like. You must have a great husband. It is so nice that he can share and see what you have been through and where you are now. Great job! Hold you head up and be happy you deserve it.

Julie

HEATHER J.
on 12/28/09 2:50 am - Church Hill, MD

RNY on 06/26/09

Julie.....
Thanks so much! It has been an amazing journey!

Starting weight 301 Current weight 127

No Matter How I May Change, I Will Still Be ME!!!!

ladybugnessa
on 12/28/09 1:29 am - Owings Mills, MD

RNY on 09/22/09

Heather you are rocking it girl! 113 pounds? 6 months? I hope to be half as good as you! WOW.

congrats to you for the size 12 jeans and the gem of a hubby you have!

Nessa
Ticker is from Day of Surgery.. weight goal is personal preference as I've MET my doctor's goal
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HG/SW/CW/GW
286/253/150/151

HEATHER J.
on 12/28/09 2:52 am - Church Hill, MD

RNY on 06/26/09

Nessa.....
Thanks lady! I am surprised myself.....I cant believe how much I have lost....it leaves me speechless at times. You are doing great so far! And so is Brian.....I am so happy for both of you! You will soon be flying by me!
Yeah, the hubby is added bonus these days! LMAO

Starting weight 301 Current weight 127

No Matter How I May Change, I Will Still Be ME!!!!