6 Months Post-Op. A Message for the People of OH.
Today is my 6 month post-RNY date. I'm close to 100lbs lost from my highest weight, and feeling joyful and thankful. I wanted to give a huge thanks to the smart and supportive people on this site who have been really helpful (and give good reality-checks). I would be much more lost and confused without all of you sharing your experiences (good and bad).
Top 5 best things that have happened to me in the last 6 months:
- No more sleep apnea, and I don't have to use a CPAP machine anymore
- PCOS hormones have regulated and I am back to a normal cycle
- I'm able to walk, swim, do yoga, and run (slowly)!
- I can shop in 'normal' stores for clothing
- I feel more in control of my health, my life, and my body.
The past six months haven't been all sunshine and lollipops (ok, no lollipops actually), but besides a few snags I have been very happy with my decision. Onward and downward!
Referral: 8/14; Orientation TWH: 12/14; Nurse: 01/15; SW, Dietician, Psych: 2/15; Surgeon: 5/15; RNY: June 15/2015
Great post! Congratulations, you're doing awesome 
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
