11 Week Post Op RNY update

Hi guys!

I can hardly believe I'm 11 weeks out today; how did the time go by so quickly?

I was really pleased when I got on the scale this morning to discover I am 233.2 Lbs now. I'm down 70.8 Lbs since starting Optifast! I can hardly believe it.

The NSV's have been great too! I had to go shopping because even my tops that used to be too tight are now too big. I only bought a few items, but was thrilled to fit into a Walmart size 1X. I have Walmart size 4X's here that were too tight before surgery and are now huge, so it's a big difference. I even went to the regular sizes and tried on some extra large tops, and they fit but not to my taste; I don't like anything clingy. So soon I'll get to say goodbye to oversize clothes. I can't wait!

I've been on "food for life" for a week now and was very happy to be able to eat with my family on Easter Sunday. I allowed myself 1 ounce of turkey, 1 ounce of ham, and 2 tbsp of turnips but was only able to eat half the portion. My Mom made 4 pies, including banana cream, my favorite, which was hard to pass up, but I did it and truthfully, was so full I wouldn't have been able to have any even if I was allowed.

I had fun chatting with family members, and I colored eggs for the first time in about 30 years, and crocheted some chicken cozies for the eggs, to give as little gifts. They were a big hit.

Here's a family friend holding the chickens and eggs, lol.

Hello Kathy!

How are you doing?

Congratulations! Woo hoo!

So very proud of you.... Yes ... I must agree, it seems like yesterday that you had the surgery...

NSVs are pretty darn amazing!

I have to admit that I am buying a few things here and there... Went to Walmart in Ogdenburg & scooped up a couple a pair of Jeggings in a size 16 in March.. Just went back this past week and bought a pair of Capri Jeggings in a size 12-14...

I am now in a 1x top because I like to wear them a wee bit lose but that is a far cry from 3X & 4X.

The positive feedback is most amazing. Love when people notice and are star struck when they see me!

I am 15 weeks out today....

I was stuck at 208 for a couple of weeks while I was battling the bladder infection and kidney stones but finally at 202. So hard to believe that ONE DERLAND is 3 lbs away..

28 pounds until goal weight!

This is the first time that I am not not enjoying drinking the water... It seems to be the only thing I do all day long....

Perhaps the meds that I am on are contributing to the unwellness feeling...

I would love to meet you some day.... I was hoping to start a coffee/tea night with people who live in Ottawa or near by.

Love Love Love the chicken cozys! Do you crochet blankets also. That is talent...

Keep up the great work!

Take care

Sandra.

Mahalo.

Thank you so much, Sandra!

Congrats on being so close to Onederland; woohoo! That must be an amazing feeling.

You're doing great! I hope you'll feel better soon.

I'd love to meet you too, but I'm about 10 hours away from Ottawa, up North in Sault Ste. Marie. My brother lives near Ottawa, in Renfrew. Next time I go visit him, maybe we can meet up.

Hugs,

Kathy

Small world that's where I am :) Renfrew that is

Really, wow! Small world for sure!

Awesome success Sandra. I live in Ottawa and would like to have a meet and Greet as well for those interested. Maybe we can pick a small coffee shop and drain them of all their Decafe.

Keep me posted :-)

I am so happy for you Kathy! I know you had some challenges with pain in the beginning. You're well on your way now! Doing awesome!!

Thanks, Tracks.

Yeah, it was rough, with pain in the beginning, and then pneumonia and two weeks of bed rest. It feels good to feel good now, lol.

Congrats on your success! It's great to hear these stories, and even though it seems so so far away being pre op it's good to hear the happiness in these posts. Can't wait to be there too.

Those chickens are SO cute!!!!!!

Thank you!

Don't worry, the time will go so fast for you; you'll be making post op posts like these before you know it.