3 Month Anniversary

Hi Everyone, I know its been a while since I've been on, but I wanted to update my surgery outcome. I am offically 3 months out today, where has the time gone? I never once imagined before surgery that just 3 months out I would be and feel like a completely new person!!! I had hubby take pictures of me 2 weeks ago, but desided not to put them up for the reason everyone is telling me how much different(and smaller) I look since then. SO this weekend I plan on taking more pics and posting them to my page, so if you want to check them out then go ahead!! Well weight wise, I have went from 302 pounds to 232.4 this morning.......70 pounds in 3 months, I never thought that I would be down this much............ever again@!!! I have went from a size 26-28 to a size 16-18 depending on the jeans!!! I can even wear some 16 misses, not 16W, My shirt size went from a 3X, some running tight to a size XL shirt. I'm finding it hard to buy clothes for I buy then they are 2 big already, for example I bought a size 18 jean 3 weeks ago so I could wear when it gets cooler out, but I tried them on last night and too big!!! I even bought a size 10 boot, when for years I've been in a size 11 and no way could wear a 10. As far as energy, I have so much!!! I used to be tired all the time and want to sleep alot, but now I wake up at 7 am and up for the day, I used to sleep 10 or more hours a night, but now luck to get 8, I just can't stay in bed!!! I want to say thank you to all of you and your love and support and feel really bad for not posting earlier, but with this new found energy, I don't find the time to get online as much, compared to hours and hours before!! WEll I love ya all and hope all is doing well and for those of you thinking about surgery and waiting for surgery, this is the best thing you will EVER do for yourself and your family!!!! Love, Tabitha

I am so very happy for you Tabitha. You just sound so wonderful. It is the best thing I have ever done too. Its wonderful to feel like a normal person again. I love everyday except for monday at 7 Dr. Martin is going to do my arms lol. I am nervous because today I feel so good. I am excited to be able to wear sleeveless. Keep up the wonderful work and keep us posted. We will always need each other. Love,Cindy

Congratulations! Job well done Cathy

Tabitha, Time is just flying by isnt it???? I am so proud of you and your success. Doesnt it feel amazing to be able to move around so lightly and how the weight loss effects so many things in your life. My son freaked out last night when he saw that I had my seat in the car pushed all the way forward and the steering well tilted all the way down. I dont know how I was driving with my short legs at 310 pounds four short months ago. I remember the steering wheel resting on my belly. And now I have so much room to spare. I have been thinking about you a lot and wondering how you were doing , and now I know.. Whoooo Hoooo girl you are doing awesome!!!!!! I have gone from 310 to 184 and am in size 16 jeans, and they are hanging on me. My bathing suit is a 14, which blows me away. The last one I bought brand new was a 30/32 and it was a good stretch to get into. I am off of my blood pressure meds, my cpap machine, all of my diuretics the glucophage, pain meds, sleeping pills. I can walk now without pain and swim like a fish. So far the swimming has kept my legs and my arms nice and toned , but the belly is another story. I think I am going to have to have a tummy tuck down the road . So much has changed for the better since having the surgery I would recommend it to anyone.. The only regret that I have is that it took me so long to convince my insurance company to allow me to have it. I feel like I missed out of too many years of real living because of my morbid obesity. Now its time to LIVE!!! Take care Tabitha and know that I think about you all the time !! So please pop in and let us know how you are doing and we want to see new pics. Love and hugs Laura

Tabitha, You are a great inspiration to me. I have been approved through my insyrance and waiting for OSU to call me for my pre-op(its been 2 weeks). The waiting is absolutely killing me, but when I feel the passion in your words it inspires me to keep up my exercise and diet in preperation for surgery. Thanks and keep up the great work. Josie

Josie, If they havent called you give them a ring on Monday. BTW which Doc is doing your surgery. Dr Mikami did mine and he was incredible. Actually everyone in the office has been very nice and helpful to me when I have a problem. Tabitha is an inspiration to me as well. You should see this lady in person she is drop dead gorgeous and at least 10 years younger looking than her picture. And that was back in June when I saw her last. I bet she is even more beautiful now!!! But her inner beauty shines through it all!!! Good luck on getting your surgery date. I will be sending vibes to the office for them to call you ASAP!!!! Hugs, Laura

Laura, My surgeon is going to be Dr. Mikami, but I called the office one day last week to find out if Shannon had sent over my folder and someone just about ripped my head off! They were very rude and said that I would receive a call when they were ready. I'm half afraid to call back. Dr. Mikami and Elizabeth did my physical and I think that he/she are wonderful and everyone in the office treated my real nice but whomever I spoke with this last time was very rude. Should I still call?? Josie

Call and talk to Jennifer and tell her how you were treated. No one deserves to be treated rudely. I think people should treat preops with extra compassion and understand how stressful the waiting is. Let them walk in our booties and see how they feel being put off and treated badly. Hang in there and dont let them get lippy with you, Hugs, Laura

Laura, Thanks for the advice. I usually don't let people walk on me or treat me with disrespect, but I didn't want to make someone mad that could possibly hold up the process even longer. I call Jennifer first thing tomorrow! Thanks, Josie

Great job, neighbor! I know just how you feel about the new energy & clothes fitting right. Keep up the good work & don't get discouraged when you plateau or slide from the program. Laughs & hugs, NancyT