What does a year feel like?

One year with hope and trepidation I started this amazing journey.  Many would say I was too old to do this.  I am here to tell you I was not.  I am presently 64 years old and have not felt this good i  years.  My starting weight was 212 .  I am presently 135.  I would like to lose a few more pounds but i am at my goal.  

These are my truths:

- surgery was relatively easy compared to my previous bilateral bunionectomies.  I had no pain post op and was given and abdominal block prior to surgery.  I was given extra medication for nausea in the surgi center and it was no problem after that.   I had my surgery outpatient and had no problems with that.

- I had the normal clear liquids for two days, full liquids for a week and half, soft to solid food progression.

- my weight loss was steady.  Even today I eat 1 1/2 to 2 ounces of dense protein.  My restriction is good.  I drink fluids like it is my job and always make sure I have my protein.  I drink one shake everyday and will have an extra one if I am low.  I eat anything but pretty much stick to my basic plan.  I will eat jun****asionally but try to not do that all the time as it is a slippery slope.

- I weigh myself daily to keep honest.  3 lbs up is my limit and I try to stop it there.  So far that has worked for me.

- I have a 2 year old grandson who I take car of 8 days a month and believe me it is a miracle that I can keep up with him.  Don't worry about weight training, chase and lift a 2 year old.

I did not lose my hair.  My hair is short now by choice.  It looked too much longer as I lost weight.  

- my legs and feet do not hurt.  Yay!

- I wear a size 10-12 petite and can order clothes on line and know they will fit.  I have some extra skin but not too bad for an older gal. 

- When I see my before pictures I wonder why I did not see how heavy I was.  I was expert in lying to myself.

- I started my own business and left my job of 23 years.  I am excited and happy to do new things. I took my life savings to do this.

- I have had the foamies but not often.  I try to undereat my sleeve - thanks Frisco.  I do eat Fit popcorn for snacks.

- newbies- research this surgery and if it is right for you, go for it. 

- I can't seem to post pictures here but they are in my profile.  

Advice:   Be prepared-  that is when you get blindsided.

Thanks to you all on this board.  It has been a tremendous help to me.  I am not the meeting type of person.  This has been my support group.  

Nancy

Congrats on a year well-spent!  You've done a great job.  

We're never to old to feel great

What a fantastic post!!!! You have gone such a long way in only 1 year!!!  You look fantastic... I would never have guessed your age!!!   Also I agree with you my granddaughter is just 2 and your right keeping up with her is a  very strenuous workout lol...Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! !! You have done amazing !!! :-)

♡ Kelly 

Oh, Nancy, you pretty, happy looking thing, you!  So well done.  Am proud to be part of an older set-o-strong, determined women (yah, and some distinguished gentlemen) who have, over the last year or so, simply blasted their sleeve potential for all it's worth.  Congratulations on your year-I bow in your general direction.  bonnie

Great job! Thanks for the report - it's always great to read how people have progressed.

Tom

I love this post and its what I needed today! I keep on going back and forth with can I do this on my own again or should I have surgery??

Oh my goodness, Nancy - the weight loss has taken YEARS off of you!  You look so much younger than 64 - and it sounds like you feel and act younger too.  Good for you 

A truly wonderful story. Enjoy your new lease on life! You brought a tear to my eye. I am so happy for you. This reminds me exactly why I did this. 

You have had a great year and look wonderful. Wish you much success in your new business and maintenance.