Speaking of "Oldies", a WOW moment for me!

I am finding out the "wow" moments don't end after first two years after WLS. As some of you know, I've been struggling to lose some regained weight. Three weeks ago I really started getting dedicated to proper eating and getting in the fluids, protein, etc. as all of us should be doing. Three weeks ago, my blood pressure was 158/82, which is the highest I've had since my WLS. It had been running normal since WLS til recently. Well, as of today I have lost 14 lbs. and my blood pressure is 120/72!!! I have been jumping for joy all day! (Except my pants keep falling down! But that's a good thing!) Well, maybe not in public! Anyway, just wanted to post to my friends and comrads here. If you have gained some weight back, do not despair! It's NOT over....just keep trying til you get it! I can't count how many times I've started over in the last 6 months, trying and trying to get back on track...It just has to be "your time". You have to be ready. I was more than ready. Please keep me in your prayers because I know how fleeting it can be, but I really feel determined and I'm keeping my fingers crossed I continue on this road! Best of luck to all of you and congratulations all you newbies! Hugs, Theresa

Good for you Theresa! I can't wait to join you all on the loser bench! Only a few short days for me! Keep up the good work and I will continue to pray for you! I am so glad when you all post that you struggle (well not glad that you struggle LOL but glad I am not alone) so I know I am not the only one! Keep smiling girl! Hugs, Di

Congrats on getting back on track! And I know what you mean about "It has to be your time".....it just has to click. Just wi**** would "click" more often and stayed "clicked"!!!! Keep up the good work!

I am glad for you Theresa that things are clicking for you again. I go today and get the staples out and find out how much so far. Also to move to the next step of food. Take Care. Hugs Debbie M

Congrats!! Ya know, I haven't panicked when I have gained a few pounds - I knew it might be water retention or gaining of muscle!! Yesterday I had another 'small' WOW moment. I went to see my longtime friend to pick up a watch battery from her. She was so surprised that I was where I was and I told her that I was only SEVEN POUNDS from where I was when we graduated from high school in 1979!! Yes, it feels great to be thin!

Theresa I just want to say how proud I am of you. I know things have been really rough for you. Just keep your chin up you are doing such a great job!! I bet you look awesome, falling pants and all. Suzanne

Way to go, Theresa! Congratulations on setting your goals and going for the gold! It's cool to know that the "tool" will still work as we get further along in our journeys. Keep up the good work. You, ROCK! Maria W.

Thank you all so much!!!! I knew I could count on you to support me thru this! I know I couldn't do it without you! Hugs, theresa

woooo hooo theresa, i am so proud of you! I knew you could do it. Hugs Linda

Good for you. I know about those "Wow" moments. Had one myself yesterday. I had bought a cute pair of blue tropical print capris, size 18W, on eBay for $5 last summer. Well, they didn't fit, but you really can't send things back on eBay (or at least I didn't feel I could). I hung them up in the closet for encouragement, and every few months, I'd take them out and try to squeeze in them. Well, yesterday, I tried them on, figuring they should fit, now that I've gotten into a regular size 18. Yes, they did fit around the waist and the tummy, very nicely (which is where they were tight) ... but now they're so big in the legs they almost look like gauchos. Well, I guess that's in style. I continue on a downward path weightwise. Some of that is intended ... some of that is because I don't feel much like eating because of the two-month-long sinus crud I have been battling. I get in my three protein meals a day, but when I don't want to have my weekly beer, you know I don't feel well. Congratulations to you, Theresa, on winning your battles. It's a long war, but every battle won is sweet. Eileen