6 week up-date! I am soooo happy I wanted to share me joy with you beautiful people!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooooooo happy! I just got back from Oklahoma and saw my Doctor. I'm sure most of you remember me *****ing about thinking I was stalled, then I thought my scale was messed up ( it's really old! ) Then I thought well I have gone from a 28/30 to a 18/20, so I must have lost weight........ Well I quit weighing myself on that damn scale about 1 1/2 ago knowing I would be going to the Doctor soon.  I get there for my appt. with Dr. Walton and the nurse takes me back and weighs me.  Keep in mind I have on clod hopper sandals and a big belt with metal on it!  I couldn't believe it when his scale said I weighed 259!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In 8 weeks, 16 before surgery, the rest since...... My doctor said I was doing great as far as the weight loss goes.  He did tell me I have to find a way to stay far away from the carbs ( as many of you know, I am having a tough time giving up my pasta ).  He said they WILL stretch out your pouch and this faze is the honeymoon and I have to take advantage and learn those good habits now or I will continue down a path of destruction, which will inevitably lead me right back to gaining weight........ He said I am not getting enough calcium or iron ( I was taking vitamins twice a day ) so we are working on that. He also wants me to commit to exercise, which I haven't done either.  I'm thinking of getting a treadmill or a wii fitness! ( I hate water and I hate exercise, very BAD! )  So I cried tears of joy cause now I know this is the best decision I have ever made and I know it works.  I LOVE MY VSG!!!!!!!!!! And I wanted to share my joy with all the people who have helped me and encouraged me all along ( even before the surgery when I was just researching it )  I love you all and wouldn't know what to do without your support.  I know this is just the beginning, but it's happening, it really is ( I'm teary eyed right now, I am such a dork!!!!! )  And for those of you thinking of having surgery or just had it and are feeling down ( I did! ) It gets sooooo much better and have the surgery.  It is the best thing ever.  You won't regret it.  It can give you your life back!  So, so far, that's a total of 52 lbs. lost in 8 weeks and I feel better than ever! ( I need to change my ticker! )  No inhaler anymore, no snoring, I get around easier, I feel prettier, I fit in a booth, I can cross my legs, and I could go on but won't, you all understand and get the point! I am so HAPPY! And just wanted to share it with ya'll!!!!!!!!   I posted this on the VSG board, but a lot of you here have Dr. W ( the best Doctor in the whole world!!! )   Thanks for listening!                                  Jenn

Way to go, Jenn!  I am so happy for you.  I knew you were worried abut nothing.  Dr. W is a really nice guy. You've lost 52 pounds in just 6 weeks???  I am amazed!  You are losing like a guy!  At this rate you will be in onderland in no time.  I am jealous.  I will probably be the world's slowest VSG loser.  I only lost 1/12 pounds in the second week post-op.  Keep up the good work.  And, stay away from the EVIL carbs!   Denise

Thanks Denise........... And I'll try to stay away from that yummy pasta! Dr. Walton says we will go up and down many times.  He said it's never a steady downfall!  He said he can't explain it, just like he can't explain losing or gaining 5 lbs in one day except it just must be water!  So these is a roller coaster ride, but Like Dr. W says, you WILL lose, even if it takes longer, you will!  Keep smiling!!!! Your beautiful!!!!! ((( Hugs )))                Jenn

Jenn, that is so awesome.  I can see why you might be crying tears of joy.  Your msg almost made me cry!  I'm so glad the results are coming so quickly for you.   Denise, you are so funny.  You are not the slowest loser ever.  You can't take away my crown.  Others might be losing it faster, but you know we'll get there! Diana

Diana, you are doing great!  Think about it, could you have lost that before surgery that fast? I know I couldn't have, so you just keep up the great work and I'll be looking for your continued success!  Happy days ahead!!!!!!! Keep your chin up cutie!!!!!!!!               Jenn

Jenn, you are being so inspirational to all of us today!  It's nice to hear someone so upbeat about their surgery.  And you are totally right.  I could not have ever lost the weight I've lost in the last 2 months without this surgery.  I worked much harder than this and starved myself to lose 2lbs in six weeks one time.  So I know that while I am a slow loser, I'm still a loser just the same.  My scale actually finally went down 2lbs yesturday, but I'm waiting to a few days to make sure before I log it, cuz last time I logged it the minute it went down and then I went up again.  Maybe tomorrow if they're not back, I'll count it.  Have a great weekend and celebrate your success so far! Diana

Thanks soooo much Diana! I think we all lose at different rates and I look at it like the slower you lose the less likely you will have excess skin..... In fact I used to say I hoped I didn't lose too, too fast cause then I'll have all this excess and I really don't want to have plastic surgery.  I have heard it's quite painful!  Have no doubt that you WILL lose the weight and I think your exactly where your supposed to be!    I think your beautiful and keep up the positive attitude!  Your doing a fantastic job!           ((( Hugs )))                  Jenn

You can feel the joy coming from your post!  This is just what I needed on day 11 of my liquid diet!  I'm so happy for you and really appreciate you sharing your story.  It is a happy one. Ok, now that I've been nice I'll say you MUST exercise!  You have to do this for your heart!  You want a healthy heart to match your healthy mind and tummy!  I hate exercise too but it is a necessary evil!   Ok, I'm done now! Much good luck on your continued success! Kim

Oh Kim! I had such a hard time with that damn liquid diet! I was sooooo depressed and scared.... I want you to know it is almost over, and once you can eat, things will really change for you!  You will feel satisfied and things will just start changing in your mind..... Hang in there and ( although you seem perfectly positive ) and I can't wait to hear your progress!

Woo Hoo!!!! Thanks for stopping by to see me. You look great!! Keep it up.