2 months out today

Wow, what a journey so far. I am so grateful to those who have gone before me who's advise has been such a help to me. Many of you know my DH had his sleeve done 12/9/11, and so having him as a guide has also been amazing. When I attended the required seminar at Kaiser in Feb, I was given the go ahead to start losing weight. I managed to lose 26 pounds pre-op, which took 7 months. In the 2 months since surgery, I've lost 27 pounds and 3 pant sizes. My DH keeps commenting how I'm shrinking, and I finally started seeing it myself a couple of days ago when I had to hit the thrift stores for smaller work clothes. I still have a lot of work to do to get to goal and then save for plastics. I want a strong body before I tackle that step.

For those who are pre-op or new post-op, follow your plan, move your body, and enjoy the ride.

Congrats Linda! You just keep rockin' that bad boy sleeve and you'll be at goal before you know it. Amen on the strong body sentiment. I love what LoverofCats says, "Strong is the new skinny!" I love the strength and fitness level I have been able to achieve.

Thanks for sharing that quote, I will keep telling myself that when I don't want to get off my butt and get moving.

Nice work!!

Thanks

Linda, you are doing amazing & you look amazing!!!!  You have been an inspiration to me because of your hard work and dedication.  Keep rockin' that sleeve!!!

Thanks Jen, but don't forget that you rock it too. I celebrated tonight by buying some assets (spanx) at Target from the clearance rack.

Every time I see you - you are disappearing!!! What a great 2 months!

It has been great because of good buds like you. Watching you at the 1/2 marathon was quite an inspiration. While I don't plan on running, I do plan on dancing and skating. My big skating goal is to be able to jump again. I need to keep disappearing so that can happen.

You are doing fabulous!  I am really impressed by how great you are doing!