3 month update - onderland and some nsv's!

I don’t post too often but I do read a lot and I love to read people’s updates and successes so I thought I would do a 3 month update (surgery was October 4).  Just got back from my appointment and everything is going well, I have been able to tolerate all foods, I haven’t eaten anything off plan so no idea if I dump (and don’t plan on finding out)!  I have been eating between 600-800 calories a day and 60-80 gm protein.  They told me today to increase to 800-1000 calories and add in more carbs and fats but I am skeptical… lol

Anyways, here are some of my successes…

Starting weight was 257, current weight is 198 (I am 5’3”).  I wanted to be at 60 lbs lost but I will take 59!!

I went on a shopping spree to the US on the weekend and I did all of my shopping in regular stores, banana republic, gap, bcbg, anywhere I wanted I could go in and find something to fit me! All of my tops were size L or M (started at 1-2x). My pants were all size 12 or 14 (started at 18-20).  I had to be picky with what to purchase because I didn’t have to buy something just because it fit me, I had lots of choices!!!

I can cross my legs and I sit that way all the time now

I joined a gym and exercise 3-4 days a week, and it doesn’t hurt

I can run up the stairs and chase after my kids

So far I don’t have any negatives, I am sure there will be lots of challenges ahead but so far I have been very lucky and it has been smooth sailing.  I was only sick once when I was about 2 weeks out when I ate too fast (so I have been careful since then).  I follow the rules and so far so good!  I know I still have a long way to go but I can’t believe how much better I feel in only 3 short months! 

To all of those who are waiting, be patient, read lots, change little things.  I was approx. 16 months from referral to surgery so I know waiting can be frustrating but take the time to prepare, it is worth the wait! 

Carla

Thanks for the update Carla.  I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well.  I start Opti in 5 days with surgery in 19 Days.  It either has not sunk in yet or I am so at peace with the decision for surgery that I can not explain how I feel

I know the hardest part of the journey is about to begin.

Enjoy your new life!

Hey Carla!

Glad to hear things are going well for you!  Things for me are going quite well too!  I started at 356 and I am now at 271 (down 85lbs) and I feel great!  I've been able to eat everything with the exception of red meat... it just doesn't sit well at all.  I was wondering how you made out... last time I saw you was in the hospital a few days after surgery.... and things weren't going so well for you.

Thanks for the update and keep up the good work.

Cheers,

John

HI John!  Glad things are going well for you too!  Yes, I was jealous as I saw you leaving the hospital...lol.  They kept me in for a couple extra days to do some tests to make sure I didn't have a leak or stricture because I had severe nausea that the gravol wasn't helping.  Luckily everything was fine and I didn't have a problem again after I left the hospital!

Glad all is going well. Hope you did not buy too much because before you know it they will not fit either. LOL

Hey carla glad to hear that ur on the right track my surgery is in 6 days and i am around the same weight as what u started at so im happy to see u posting and that this surgery has helped you...hope you keep up the good work and keep posting...