6 month - status update and new photos posted (LONG POST - sorry!)

Well, I'm two days early, but I had my 6 month appointment with Dr. B this morning.  I guess everything went well.  He made me see the dietician as well today.  I have to go back in 3 months so they can monitor my loss.  I know it seems and sounds crazy, but if I lose another 15 pounds, I have to add stuff to my diet to keep from going under what they think is acceptable.  That's as low as I can go.  I bring this up ONLY because, 6 months ago I NEVER NEVER NEVER would have thought that I would be having that conversation.  Trust me, I still see plenty of room and places where the weight can come off, but even if I never lose another pound, I'm so happy that I've been able to lose this weight so far.  I don't want to seem like I'm bragging, but I'm pretty excited about how this has worked out for me.   I'm so happy that I had this surgery.  I really am.  For any pre-ops out there, I won't say that it changed my life, but I have a happier outlook with everything.  I was pretty unhappy before the surgery; didn't like how I looked, felt, acted, etc...  Overall, I feel like myself again - happy and goofy and dorky and nerdy.  That's me and I look like me again!  

PERKS:  I don't have to wear the Darth Vader mask anymore; as a matter of fact, I CAN'T!!!  It would seriously blow a hole through the back of my head with all the air pressure!!!  

I am no longer winded just lying down in bed.  There was a time that when all that weight went horizontal that it took my breath away.  

Clothes shopping is fun again (although this could be a negative too!)

I can exercise and not feel like I'm going to die. 

I feel better about myself and actually want to socialize again.  (I had become a hermit because I was ashamed of how I looked)

I know this has been a long post, but for some reason today hit me as a pretty big milestone.  I feel like I'm in control of my life, not that my weight controlled my life.  I hope this didn't bore, offend, traumatize , etc anyone.  I've been so grateful to have someplace to "put it all out there."  Thanks again....Robyn

Awesome story!  I love it when things go well.

 Thanks!  You and me both - loving it when it goes well~  

Wow you are sooo small!!  You look great!!!  You look so very happy & you should be. Congrats to you and your loss, you look MAHVELOUS DAHLING!!!

Wow  - you're my new favorite!  I can't remember the last time someone called me small!    Thanks for the sweet comments!   

  I guess I'm living at least close enough to right!  Ha!  Thanks for the compliment!

Phenomenal!  You must be living right.  I'm proud of you.  Congratulations!

Robyn,

I'm so happy to hear that you've done so well!  I would like for you to know there's a problem.  I've looked over your terrific pictures but there's NOT ONE  X or R rated picture in there....very disappointing.....  Oh well....I'll just wait till you post those later today or something....wink, wink..

Seriously, I'm proud of ya and hope you know that it's great to hear when things are moving in the right direction for another one of the forum people!

T.

Thomas, you didn't get the pictures I sent you????  Ha!  No, in all seriousness, thanks for the compliments.