Where is Everyone at in their Journey ... and Share

Where is everyone here at in their wls journey ?

Share something you are proud of ..... share  a wow moment ...

Share anything you want us to know about YOU ....


Tink

Presently, I am at my goal weight of 160 pds, ranging between 155=160 and I absolutely LOVE my new body.  It feels so good to go clothes shopping now and know that I can find anything I want in my size. My confidence and self-esteem has risen immensely as there is nothing I cannot do.

Since the surgery, I have become an active Advocate for WLS and a spokesperson for my doctors group, "Fairfield County Bariatrics." Also as an Entertainer, I love performing on stage and giving it my all.  The crowd goes crazy when I am up there just having fun.  I am living my life like its golden...with no regrets!

I will be 8 wks post-op on Friday. I am down 46 lbs pre-surgical and 29 lbs post. More important, I feel sooo much better already. I am moving more and have been taken off some of my medications YEAH!!  I can walk up & down the stairs in a normal fashion,not the side step way. I even noticed I can reach my arm behind my back easier to scratch or strech them behind and lift  higher. I know these sound silly but I couldnt do this before. I love discovering new things I can now do.
I cant wait to get down on the floor with my granddaughters and be able to get back up with ease.

GREAT WOW MOMENTS SESSA!!!

I'm almost 8 weeks post-op. I've had a really rough go from the beginning. Two days after my surgery I had another surgery to repair a leak. Since surgery, I've been battling nausea and residual pain, but I do not regret my decision to have wls. Because of my difficulties and complications, I've lost about 60lbs so far. Bad that its happened so fast, but great that I have much less to lose now!

I don't have any WOW moments yet. I'm just really glad to be alive and doing relatively well. The beginning was extremely rough for me.



Renee

May 27th of this year I will be 6 years post op . I am proud to say that I have maintained my weigh toss the entire time. I refuse to go back.
Due to a car accident back in 07 , I have not been able to run or do the types of work outs I was used to. I had disc removal surgery and once healed I should be back to doing my cardio and running .

The proudest moment I had in this journey was one , I am healthy . No more diabetes . However, being able to wear a bikini and one piece bathing suit ,


I am the mother to two adult children... Amy is 27 and Will is 25  . Amy is a student teacher and is currently getting ready to re-enroll in nursing school. My son Will is working on his second career certification.  2 Years ago he received his Associates in Science ... and now .. he is going after his boy hood dream of becoming a truck driver.   He works part time and goes to school during the day.I am proud of both of them. If you would have asked me 6 years ago would I be around to see this , I would have told you no . My weight had put me at deaths door .

I am also the grandmother to 3 beautiful boys and plan on being around a long time for them.
Dontae is 9 , Anthony is 6 soon to be 7 and our little Braylen is 3 months .

Well ... this is the short version ..... I hope to hear from more of you .

Love ,

Tink

 

Hello,

I am 8 months out now and I feel great. However, I am sometimes my own worst enemy when it comes to eating.  I have been having a hard time controling my portions and  food choices. The more that I tend to beat myself up over mistakes the more out of control and worse choices  I make.

I am really happy right now and I have set some goals that I plan on working toward including doing a 5k run and 1/2 marathon next year. I feel better than I ever imagined and I am so happy with my choice for RNY, I am 20 lbs from goal. I am reminding myself to focus on the positive choices that I have made and how good it feels so that I will continue in the right direction.

One moment at a time, One day at a time for me right now.

God Bless,

Susan

HEllo...I am 11 months out from 291 lbs to 163lbs...I am loving my new life, regretting NOTHING!~

I am currently 6 months out from RNY and I have lost 85 lbs. The day of surgery I weighed 312.2bs and now 227lbs. I can't remember the last time I was under 230lbs. It feels wonderful. This past weekend, I was able to play on the playground equipment with my 3 year old grandson and it felt so good. Looking forward to more adventures, no matter how small.