4months post-op

 im a lil over 4 months post-op... RNY Gastric Bypass. Which i had to have for health reasons not just to lose weight... thats just  a bonus.. im doing great in my weightloss journey.. down a total of 117 lbs as of today... 60+lbs down since day after surgery.. it goes up an down more then a lounge lizard at a truck stop... *behaves* anyhow... i've lost so many inches i cant keep count.. im down to a 2/3x shirt, 26/28 pants womens.. from 5X shirts 6x pants mens.. yes i was so huge i couldnt wear womens clothes.. at one point or at least i couldnt find any that fit.. im able to eat pretty near anything.. i can say that tho... because i dont eat unhealty food anymore... havent tried it.. dont plan too... i eat whats on my allowed list.. an barely ever want that.. so im safe for now..its so fun being able to try on new clothes... was bitter sweet giving away all my old stuff tho.. im content in my love life... it will get better.... all things in time... im off all but one med.. have a check up 7-21-09... will have labs then hopefully all is well... im still having trouble getting around somedays.. but im working on it.. i wont give up..
just wanted to share with the board... and maybe encourage a few ppl... if i can do it anyone can...

Congrats on your four month surgiversary!  Sounds like you are doing great!

 thank you... i am doing great... hard to believe just last summer i was nearly bed ridden an about to lose my right leg from diabetes.. and now im excercising daily and eating healthy not starving myself tryin to lose weight.. only to be gaining it....  what a difference a year can make.. 

WOW, what an incredible loss, and the many benefits that go with it! I'm sure you're proud! Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing!

 thank you...  i luv to share.. because i know how much it inspires me when i read others success stories..  losing the weight has been the GOLD lining on my cloud these days..  im just so happy to no longer be dependant on all those meds for diabetes.. it was so hard to manage.. 

Yes, the health benefits have been phenomenal! I'm sure you're relieved to not have the added stress of that med regime, etc. And moving around is so much easier! By the way, I used to live in Schuylkill Cty. (worked for the county as a case manager for mentally retarded children) 13 years ago...I lived in Pottsville and New Philly. Dear friends of mine live closer to you, in Shamokin. I miss PA and its seasons, and make it a point to visit...we're in South Florida now, but plan to be reverse snowbirds and hopefully relocate/retire to PA or NYS. What a beautiful area you live in...miss the nature!

Congrats on all your hard work paying off. You look so much happier in your new pic......I go to my pcp to get my process started tomorrow. You definately let me know I am on the right track. I was up to 466 last year and now I am at 418. So I have a lot to lose and you are definately an inspiration to me Thanks so much! You look wonderful!

Suzy

 you're very welcome... and ur doing great...  dont let anything stop u... no matter how hard it gets  pre-op.... its worth it trust me....  and any scars... any side effects.. of surgery.. are totally worth it... i promise u... no matter how hard it gets... u can ask 90% of ppl who have went through this process an they will all say they would do it again.. an the only thing they would change is they woulda done it sooner...

 i grew up in so Florida... Okeechobee & Palm Beach County i miss the sunshine.. lol wanna trade now n then... hehe.. i luv the 4 seasons... u sure dont get those in Fla... 

Happy Anniversary :)

Kudos for all of your hard work and your positive attitude! You will inspire so many people by sharing your story. Thanks for updating us!