Here's what I'm doing with my weight loss.

Smoka
on 2/15/18 5:26 am
RNY on 09/12/17

I've had lots of comments about my last post and the weight loss that has occurred for me. This is the reply that I want to tell you all, so I thought I would just make a new post to address it. I am posting this so that others will be inspired as so many here have inspired me.

Yes, I have lost a lot of weight in a small amount of time. The weight loss surgery has saved my life, but it's what I have decided to do with it, that has caused so much success with me.

The weight loss has spurred on so many things for me. I am working out and feeling strong. I am drinking tons of water and its hydrating me and keeping my skin soft. I am sleeping better. I am taking care of myself like I have never done before. I am embracing my feminine side with trips to the spa and a great skin line. I am rocking my wardrobe and wearing a style I have been longing to get back to for the past 20 years.

Most importantly though I am really happy and I haven't felt this way in decades. I spending quality time with my husband. I am also feeling a renewed sense of confidence and have decided to put together a new band and do some gigs. I am a musician and haven't done this for awhile. I am also spending time in the pottery studio and working on some pots. Just being creative all around.

So it's more than the weight loss for me. It's what I've been doing with it.

Happy success to you all!

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

crqvingchange
on 2/15/18 7:08 am

Well said Barb.

CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.

Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.

Harpediem
on 2/15/18 8:14 am

YAY Barb! I'm a musician too. I play in an orchestra where I can hide behind the strings and beside the French horns which hides not only my mistakes, but it hides me. I love playing with others, but a realize I'm too ashamed of my size to come out and do solo or ensemble work.

But I am really excited to be getting wls, knowing a year from now they'll have to push me off the stage . I've put together an ensemble and am planning a series of house concerts for May 2019 - it will take that long to do arrangements for the 12 pieces we'll be playing and to learn and properly rehearse.

im just assuming I'll be stage-worthy by then and I'm putting all my excitement in that direction.

im looking forward to no longer being the only fat person in the room, or orchestra, and assuming just about anything's possible.

pauline

Smoka
on 2/15/18 8:53 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Yah Pauline!! How exciting ...and great to meet a fellow musician here! Let me know the exact dates when the time comes. I would love to see you perform!

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

SweetRide1
on 2/15/18 10:45 am
RNY on 01/16/18

You are an inspiration to me Barb. Rock On!

Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18

Smoka
on 2/15/18 11:22 am
RNY on 09/12/17

So happy that what I post makes sense to people and is inspiring!

Barb

Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti

Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141

PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs

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