UPDATE: Almost 4 months post op

Hello my lovely Family! I have been REALLY bad about not updating my profile or even getting on the boards. But as of November 2nd I will be 4 months out and I am doing GREAT!!!! I don't have an official Dr weight, but my DH assures me our scales are correct. So as of this morning I am down 72 lbs. I am amazed at the difference. I still have not bought new clothes (I HATE TO SHOP) but everything is falling off of me nicely! I am eating my share of chicken, shrimp and fish. No beef or pork yet! And I want a salad so badly I could die, but my doc says not YET! I am addicted to Sugar Free Koolaid and Crystal Light. I am a serious sugar dumper! MAN OH MAN! But this is a good thing for me cuz I was a serious SUGAR addict as well! Splenda is my bestest friend now! I am walking on my treadmill every day. Even running,(well jogging) but I hurt my foot Sunday Night, so I am walking ever so slowly right now. I am using my arm weights and I don't even remember feeling this GOOD! About myself, my energy or anything! Maybe like 1984, in the 9th grade, and thats a BIG maybe. Last time I went to my Doc, he told me that I was firming up real well, but I am seriously thinking there is gonna need to be some lifting done. Not any time soon, but what used to be (many moons ago) pointers are now sitters. And the belly has a way to go! BUT, I am finally seeing the difference. About 2 weeks ago I actually felt ribs! Wow Who knew!!! I had forgotten they were there! And hip bones. Dang they are not as cushioned as they were 4 months ago. I had a minor set back 1 month post op, but I still would not change any decisions I have made. I am greatful every day that instead of joint pain, back pain, no energy, and shortness of breath..... I FEEL GREAT! I will add more to my Profile tomorrow, but for any one starting out! This is no walk in the park! I have had major head hunger and bad days, but the overall outcome far surpasses even the worst of days! And the weight loss however slow is still a LOSS! I have NEVER even once regretted doing this to change not just my self and my life, but the quality of my life as well! I am so much happier! And every day is like a new adventure! Any one who claims this is the easy way out, should walk a day in my shoes or anyone elses for that matter that has any type WL surgery! It may look easy and sound easy, but then again, they can continue to eat whatever thier hearts desire and not get ill! I just want to Thank and Send out Good wishes to all of you that helped answer my pre op and post op questions thus far, that send kind wishes and words! This is the greatest group ever created and I am so Thankful to have you all in my life! Enough for now! Much Love, Angie 7/2/04 -72 lbs and falling! 325.8, 253, 175 (goal) I will try to get new pics up real soon!

72 lbs!!!! Wow!!!! We NEED a new picture! I was looking at the picture on your post and it doesn't even look like you now!!! I hear dumping is GREAT fun!!! I have already told myself that I will dump horribly on sugar! I love my cookies from Wal-mart!! Get you some new clothes, girl!!! You are gonna look like the bag lady!!! Love ya muches! Smoochers, Arlies

Arlies, What are you doing up so late? Or is it Early? I know I look at that pic on here and think WOWZERS! I look so much different now! I told myself that too to sych myself up, that I would dump, and never really knew until I drank some no sugar added hot chocolate (thought it was sugar free) and spent 45 minutes on the thrown cramping and wishing I would DIE! I am gonna buy clothes soon, have no choice, I have always liked baggy, but this is getting ridiculous! Believe it or not, for me, sweet stuff is nasty! This from a lifelong SUGAR ADDICT! I even have to dilute the SF Koolaid a bit! I hope to hear some great news from you this afternoon! Good Luck! Gotta get to bed, we had a water leak under the house last night and I am in charge of fixing it! And this was to have been my vacation! lol! Much Love! Angie

ANGIE S, WOW!!!!!!! You just keep FALLING girl. We are loving this news. I am so very proud of you. I know this has to be so hard, but you are showing us that it can be done and done with good spirits. You go BAG LADY!!!!!! I am a sugar addict too, so I am going to do like you and TELL MYSELF in the beginning that I WILL DUMP. Thanks for letting us who are still waiting, know that the wait is worth it all. Take care and don't be so long posting. We want to hear all about your falling on the scales. Get some rest girl your are on vacation! Smiles, Jan

Congratulations on your weight loss Angie!!!!!!!!!!!!..............Sherry.........