Rewind To 6 Months Ago...
Hi all.
Yesterday marked my 6 month anniversary for RNY.
I would like to take a moment to reflect on where I was just that short time ago and where I am today.
First of all, I have lost 93 lbs. since RNY on 2/12/08. (A grand total of 140 lbs since Februay of last year.) I still have about 100 more to go but know I'll get there.
In the past 6 months I have become free of my blood pressure meds.
I no longer "need" my CPAP...although I still use it often as a safety net, I suppose. I just remember how I used to feel without it. (Have to work on that.)
I take much less pain medication of the arthritis in my ankle, hip & lower back.
I don't have to stop every 20 steps to catch my breath.
I can tolerate the NC heat so much better.
My energy level knows no boundaries.
I'm beginning to enjoy clothes and shopping again. (OK - maybe not a good thing...hee)
I'm not embarrassed to go out to a restaurant to eat knowing everyone wants to see what "the fat girl" will get/how she'll fit in her seat/will she need a doggie bag/will she get desser****ch her walking out.
I'm have more self-confindence.
Yard work and gardening is something I really enjoy, not something I wish I could enjoy.
OMG!! - SEX (That's all I'm saying about that.)
Besides the sex...heehee...the most wonderful thing for me is that I am FINALLY going back to work next Monday and at a job I think I can really do well. I was so crippled up with all the effects of my super morbid obesity that I was physically unable to hold a steady job in the past 3 years.
I am blessed to have an amazing partner if life...who is also insanely gorgeous, incase I haven't mentioned that lately...who took care of all of my needs and not once ever made me feel useless or inadequate as a spouse or as a contributor to the household.
This has been a crazy journey for me. It's almost like I don't remember who I was then or what the heck happened to get me to where I was. I don't ever want to forget.
All I know is that if it wasn't for this lifesaving/lifechanging surgery, my "pit bull" determination to find a way to have it done, an amazingly skilled surgeon to perform it, the grace of God and the support of my wonderful friends and family, I would be on my way to an early grave, if not there already.
So, thanks all for reading.
Have a happy "hump" day!
xoxo
Mare
Yesterday marked my 6 month anniversary for RNY.
I would like to take a moment to reflect on where I was just that short time ago and where I am today.
First of all, I have lost 93 lbs. since RNY on 2/12/08. (A grand total of 140 lbs since Februay of last year.) I still have about 100 more to go but know I'll get there.
In the past 6 months I have become free of my blood pressure meds.
I no longer "need" my CPAP...although I still use it often as a safety net, I suppose. I just remember how I used to feel without it. (Have to work on that.)
I take much less pain medication of the arthritis in my ankle, hip & lower back.
I don't have to stop every 20 steps to catch my breath.
I can tolerate the NC heat so much better.
My energy level knows no boundaries.
I'm beginning to enjoy clothes and shopping again. (OK - maybe not a good thing...hee)
I'm not embarrassed to go out to a restaurant to eat knowing everyone wants to see what "the fat girl" will get/how she'll fit in her seat/will she need a doggie bag/will she get desser****ch her walking out.
I'm have more self-confindence.
Yard work and gardening is something I really enjoy, not something I wish I could enjoy.
OMG!! - SEX (That's all I'm saying about that.)
Besides the sex...heehee...the most wonderful thing for me is that I am FINALLY going back to work next Monday and at a job I think I can really do well. I was so crippled up with all the effects of my super morbid obesity that I was physically unable to hold a steady job in the past 3 years.
I am blessed to have an amazing partner if life...who is also insanely gorgeous, incase I haven't mentioned that lately...who took care of all of my needs and not once ever made me feel useless or inadequate as a spouse or as a contributor to the household.
This has been a crazy journey for me. It's almost like I don't remember who I was then or what the heck happened to get me to where I was. I don't ever want to forget.
All I know is that if it wasn't for this lifesaving/lifechanging surgery, my "pit bull" determination to find a way to have it done, an amazingly skilled surgeon to perform it, the grace of God and the support of my wonderful friends and family, I would be on my way to an early grave, if not there already.
So, thanks all for reading.
Have a happy "hump" day!
xoxo
Mare
First visit with surgeon 2/07-383lbs Day of surgery 2/08-336lbs Current-226lbs
Oops...sorry.
I'm going to be working at Blitz Research. It's a call center.
Pharmeceutical companies hire us to contact doctors around the country and schedule them to attend conferences about their new products.
First job I'll ever have with really great benefits.
Health insurance, dental, eye, life, 401K PLUS incentives and bonuses. (I REALLY like the sound of that!!)
Wish me luck, Annie!
xoxo
I'm going to be working at Blitz Research. It's a call center.
Pharmeceutical companies hire us to contact doctors around the country and schedule them to attend conferences about their new products.
First job I'll ever have with really great benefits.
Health insurance, dental, eye, life, 401K PLUS incentives and bonuses. (I REALLY like the sound of that!!)
Wish me luck, Annie!
xoxo
First visit with surgeon 2/07-383lbs Day of surgery 2/08-336lbs Current-226lbs
Mare, Many congrats on the new job! It sounds fantabulous! 
Loved so much reading all about your adventure over the past 6 months. It truly amazes me how much stride can be made in such a short period of time. I know I've battled so hard at times to try to lose weight and get fitter over a 6 month period, only to be maybe a max of 30 pounds lighter and feeling defeated by that time, ready to give up...and I always did.
I am so glad you are well on your way to a long, happy, healthy life...great sex included!
Loved so much reading all about your adventure over the past 6 months. It truly amazes me how much stride can be made in such a short period of time. I know I've battled so hard at times to try to lose weight and get fitter over a 6 month period, only to be maybe a max of 30 pounds lighter and feeling defeated by that time, ready to give up...and I always did.
I am so glad you are well on your way to a long, happy, healthy life...great sex included!
Pean~
What a wonderful post to read this morning!! I remember when I first met you last September.. look at you now!! You look fantastic and I love the new avatar! Im so happy to hear about your new job, good for you and congratulations again on your weight loss and success in life
Love you,
Baby Veins
What a wonderful post to read this morning!! I remember when I first met you last September.. look at you now!! You look fantastic and I love the new avatar! Im so happy to hear about your new job, good for you and congratulations again on your weight loss and success in life
Love you,
Baby Veins
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