22......

Shree
on 5/10/05 9:09 am - Athens, GA

FREAKING pounds GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so surprised when I saw Dr. Hixon today and got weighed. 22 pounds in 13 days!!!!!!!!!! My pants are getting baggy and my face has slimed down...man, I can't believe this is happening. I got in my car and just cried for joy. I feeling like

all over the place

Shree

(deactivated member)
on 5/10/05 10:34 am - Marietta, GA

RNY on 03/09/05

I'll dance with you Shree. I may even cry too. Isn't this awesome? I'm already a new man and its only been 9 weeks Wednesday. I can't wait till I am 1 year out.

Shree
on 5/12/05 7:36 am - Athens, GA

RNY on 04/27/05

Is it better @ 9 weeks than it is at 2???? lol. I am happy about the loss but having a hard time with the food *sigh* Shree

Karen R.
on 5/10/05 12:12 pm - Lawrenceville, GA

Shree, I am so happy for you, that 22 lbs is gone FOR GOOD!! You don't know me, but I have been reading your posts for a long time, and I feel like I know you! You really do deserve this and I am really very excited to hear how well you are doing. I am waiting for approval, and I am sooooooo nervous. I'm really not afraid of the surgery, it is failure that I am concerned most about. Did any of you guys feel that way before your surgery. I think all the time about going through this long process and getting the surgery, and then blowing it somehow! I seem to do that on all other weight loss programs! Anyway......keep up the good work Shree, and I will be watching for your posts! You and all the others who post are inspirations to me! Thank you all! Karen BCBS HMO DR. Hart

Kialya
on 5/10/05 1:53 pm - Byron, GA

RNY on 02/10/05

Heck I still FEAR failure! I don't think that will ever go away to be honest (at least not for me) but that should keep me on the straight and narrow! Good luck on your upcomming surgery!

Shree
on 5/12/05 7:44 am - Athens, GA

RNY on 04/27/05

I understand your fear, Karen. I felt the same way (and still do). I am still having a hard time realizing that I can't eat the things I loved so much. It is a total mind game, but believe me....you don't have the opportunity to fail. When you eat something your stomach doesn't like it comes back up...your will power is out of your hands. It is a MAJOR life change. I won't lie to you...it's been hard, but I see the weight coming off and it makes me happy. There are times when I think I made a bad decision, but that is because I can't have the food I love so much. Food was always a pleasure to me...a comfort. The adjustment comes when you realize that you need to replace that pleasure with something else. I would never discourage anyone from having the surgery because I know that in the long run it will be worth it...I am just ready to feel "normal" again. I know this was the best decision for me...losing weight, my diabetes is GONE...I know that I will feel better with time...can't wait. Please don't hesitate to e-mail me if you have questions or need to vent. Shree