December, 2013 RNY Buddies
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Hi friends!
I cannot believe we all started this journey together almost 4 months (some longer) ago. Of course, for most of us- the journey has been much longer than the actual date of our surgery :)
I continue to be amazed by the changes that have happened since my journey began. I haven't been online as much as I used to be, and I suppose that's a good thing. That means I'm actually out living my life, and being active- something I haven't had energy/ability to do in years. I'm encouraged reading all of your successes, and know that even though I don't get on here much, you are all always in my thoughts and prayers, and hoping that you are all continuing to have success and health.
I will be 4 months out next week- and I'm down 61# from surgery...and 77# since I started seeing my NUT at the surgeons. I have reached a major milestone-->ONEDERLAND!!! Yes, I have arrived, officially this morning. I can't recall the last time I have weighed less than 200#. I seriously almost cried. I took a pic of the scale- is that weird? I don't even care if it is.
I've purchased actual Levi's jeans for the first time ever...in a size 14 yikes! It's all so great.
One thing that drives me nuts is other people, and their opinions. I have only shared my surgery story with about 4 very close friends, and my family. People are supportive, but also kind of annoying- is it horrible to say? Every day, I have a coworker who will spend the first 10 minutes literally fawning all over me, telling me how great I look, and how happy she is for me, and how exciting it is...I am flattered, but it's seriously overwhelming. I am still trying to see the changes, because, let's be honest being MO for as long as I was, it's hard to see myself as not anymore...but the constant commentary gets uncomfortable. Am I just being super sensitive, or should I just enjoy the attention and deal? Good problem to have, right??
I hope you are all well, and continuing to do well. I'd love to hear how it's going.
Here's to health!!
-KC
"It's not whether you get knocked down...it's whether you get up" -Lombardi
HW- 293
SW- 258 (12/30/13)
CW- 167 (8/24/14)
We're glad to have you join our group! Jump right in and post. Everyone here is very friendly and helpful with questions and keeping each other posted as to how we are doing and any problems (and successes) we are having. Don't be shy.
Karen
What are your doctors doing to treat the ulcers? Do they have an explanation as to why you have a new one? I'm sorry you are having to deal with this.
Congrats on the weight loss! Good job.
Karen
I am sorry to hear about the ulcers, is it caused by the diet? Your weight loss is fabulous!! Hope you are up and feeling better soon!
I too am one of the slow losers...I am down to 194 now from surgery weight of 232.
Sorry for the spelling/word choice errors in my posts. When I post from my phone the auto correct sometimes does strange things that I don't catch. Best of luck to you.
I have an appointment with my gyn on Wednesday. I called, gave them my symptoms, and asked for an appointment with a nurse practitioner. They put me on hold and when they came back they told me that I'd be seeing the doctor. Sigh.
Good to hear from you, and I'm glad everything is going so well! Keep up the good work!!