6 month update
Hello everyone ! 
I have been crazy busy with life and I truly wish that I had time to come back to OH daily.
July 4th marked my 6 month surgiversary!
So hard to believe how quickly time flys...
My starting weight was 283 lbs. I am now 180 lbs.
I have lost 103 lbs. Woo hoo! 
I surpassed my weight management team's goal of 190 lbs. I am 5 lbs. from goal weight of 175.
I have gone from a size 22-24 - 3XL-4XL to a 10-12... WHAT????? Crazy....
I look freakin amazing, & feel freakin amazing. 
OMG !!! I still can't believe it! Best decision in my life.... No regrets !
I love love love the positive feedback!!!
I often run into people who don't recognize me at first pass! I feel healthier. I am more active & I am in awe....
NSVs ?????
There are are so many ....
More energy
Happier
My sons, family & friends are proud of me.
Went dress shopping for my son's graduation, went into change room with (12 ) size 12 dresses
I can comfortably cross my legs
Able to participate in a anti-gravity yoga
Cycling 10 km daily
I have knees
I can see my collarbones & ribs
I have more stamina
I feel beautiful for the first time in a long time
No longer exhausted & SOB
Sit comfortably in a Coach Bus seat
I have a bounce in my step.
More confident & self assured
Include myself in photo ops
Honestly... There are thousands of moments that I could share...
For those of you that have had your weigh loss surgery? Congratulations!!! Keep up the hard work!
For those of you that are sitting on the fence?
Jump off and take a chance....
Has this journey been easy??? NO
There is a lot of hard work, perseverance & dedication. So completely worth it!
There are been a few bumps along the way, but so completely & utterly worth it!
This journey has been truly amazing & worth every single moment....
Take care
Sandra 
Mahalo 
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE. 
Way to go Sandra! Life is good and we are blessed.
Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!
Sandra that is awesome! Congreatualtions. My surgery is on Wed and I cannot wait. I have already lost 55lbs on this journey and feel pretty great. I can only imagine what life will be like in 6 months. Keep up the great work! WHOOOOHOOOO
Shel
HW:340,CW:267,SW:281
1stDay(3 weeks)OptiFast-June 21,2017 - 292lbs :Surgeon:Dr.Laz V.Klein, Humber River. Surgery Date: July 12,2017
* I am not loosing weight, I am getting rid of it... I have no intention of finding it again
Congratulations Sandra, you are doing amazingly well on this journey. I look forward to seeing you in person at the next Ottawa coffee night this month. I hope I am as successful in the first 6 months post op as you have been.
Referred:Oct 2016 Orientation: Jan 9th/17 Nurse: Apr 4th/17 PreOp Class 1: Apr 2017 Nut/SW:Jun 13th/17 Psych:Jun 29th/17 PreOp Class 2: July 11th/17 Meet the Surgeon:July 12th/17 Endoscopy: July 21st/17 RNY Surgery: August 25th/17
Opti-15lbs M1-18.5lbs M2-12.5lbs M3-10lbs M4-10lbs M5-4lbs M6-15lbs, M7-5lbs M8-
BEST post I've read in a long time!!! I'm SO happy for you and that all your hard work has paid off so wonderfully! You are a true inspiration
Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6
Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)
M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0
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