3 months today
Today marks 3 months since surgery for me.
I was hoping month 3 would be another 10lb loss, but I only did 8lbs this month. I'm not going to let it get me down as I knew it would slow and its still ahead of what the 'post-op planner' predicted for me. 
I joined a gym yesterday and did my first workout. I worked on arms and shoulders and then finished with some cardio. I'm noticing more and more loose skin, so I want to do everything I can to tone it up. As I was on the treadmill I was beside a wall that is all mirrored. I kept catching a glimpse of myself and thinking "wow, I can't believe thats me. I look pretty good"
A great NSV I've had this week is that I can easily cross my legs now. Its so new that I forget sometimes that I can do it. Then I 'try' and amaze myself each time it happens 
Still 100% convinced that having WLS was the best personal decision I have ever made. Definitely feel like I have a new beginning 
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
You are rocking this! And now that you joined a gym you will not only lose you will tone. Keep up the great work! I just had a huge NSV as well I am going to post now.
Referred April 2016, Orientation September 21, 2016; Psyc appointment November 23, 2016; Nurse Practitioner assessment November 30, 2016; Nutrition Class December 7, 2016; Social Worker assessment December 9, 2016; Nutrition 1:1 January 26, 2017 and Surgeon April 7, 2017; Pre-admission June 12, 2017; Surgery date June 20, 2017 with Dr. T. Jackson TWH.
Pre surgery loss 20 lbs, M1-17 lb, M2-16, M3-16.2, M4-7, M5-10.8, M6-+8, M7-4, M8-
Goal 1- 50 pound loss by Jan. 1, 2018 (245.6 lbs) reached August 10, 2017
Goal 2 - 100 pound loss by June 21, 2018 (one year post op) (195.6) reached TBD
You are doing so well. Did the 3 months fly by for you?
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-
absolutely!! Especially since I've been on normal foods. Those first weeks of liquids/puree/soft dragged a bit, but now they feel like a distant memory 
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
Awesome news! I am so happy for you! Let me know the last time you lost 50+ in three months! That is very impressive!!
I am happy to hear that you are at the gym - this is going to keep you in shape.
With regards to the loose skin - you must think of it as a badge of honour and invest in Spanx!! LOL
If you are looking for an aid with regards to loose skin on your neck. I might be able to assist.
I am an ARBONNE consultant and we have an amazing firming cream that you might get great results from. You can visit my personal website. MJMacCallum.arbonne.com or visit my Facebook page BeBetter with Arbonne. That has the direct link on it.
Again, congratulations! I am so happy to be in this with you.
Best,
MJ
TOGETHER we can be BETTER
Best, MJ
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