Here I am at 4 months post op. ALREADY. It seems so fast most days, and then others I still feel like it was yesterday and I am learning it all over again. Everyday brings a new suprise. It could be in my actions, looks, shape, feelings, or even just how my body is handling this rapid change.
I am happy to say that the last few dr's apt's to check on me have been very good. Better than even they expected esp at 3.5-4months out.
In 4 months since the surgery I have
first and formost CAME OFF ALL MY MEDICATION FOR ANY DIABETIES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH CHLORESTEROL and I have lost right under 80lbs.
For the most part I feel wonderful. I have alot to be thankful for and am constantly reminded of that each time I go to the bathroom and look at all my pill bottles still sitting there.... all 13 of them that I don't have to take ANYMORE!!!
I am battling the head issues. I have alot of self consciences, emotionally I am very unbalanced, and I am over come with anxiety alot of the time. I am still seeing my physcologist and we are working hard to prevent anything horrible happening ( i.e. eating disorders, stepping back, or even self sabotage ). Sometimes its all just too good to be true and I am reassured that in time my mind will catch up to the body.
I'm open and honest about that main issue because it was never talked about when I was looking into doing this for me. No one admitted they had issues, and now that I am open about it, its amazing how many others say " I thought I was the only one ". I dont want ANYONE to feel this way. I want them to know they are normal, its just alot to deal with in one time. Given, my life at is moment isnt conducive to a healthy mental state while dealing with this either, the surgery and outcome itself plays a big part of things.
As to how we go from here,
well, I have about 15 more pounds to loose. However I now have to start shaping my body. Its amazing how a fatty ( or lack of body fat for me ) 150lb person looks compared to a tone, lean healthy 150. So the scale should start moving again in the + direction while I try to build some lean muscle, and then from there on I just need to maintain a healthy weight.
I am trying to slow down the loss, as the dr thinks its much too fast, and like I said I only realistically have 15 lbs ( not counting the 15-20 lbs of skin they estimate I am carrying ) before I become " too thin ". Ha - who woulda ever thought?!
Stats : 4 months to date post op - Weight : 151 clothed
Size 10/12 and some 8's pants 12/14 tops
I am happy to say that the last few dr's apt's to check on me have been very good. Better than even they expected esp at 3.5-4months out.
In 4 months since the surgery I have
first and formost CAME OFF ALL MY MEDICATION FOR ANY DIABETIES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH CHLORESTEROL and I have lost right under 80lbs.
For the most part I feel wonderful. I have alot to be thankful for and am constantly reminded of that each time I go to the bathroom and look at all my pill bottles still sitting there.... all 13 of them that I don't have to take ANYMORE!!!
I am battling the head issues. I have alot of self consciences, emotionally I am very unbalanced, and I am over come with anxiety alot of the time. I am still seeing my physcologist and we are working hard to prevent anything horrible happening ( i.e. eating disorders, stepping back, or even self sabotage ). Sometimes its all just too good to be true and I am reassured that in time my mind will catch up to the body.
I'm open and honest about that main issue because it was never talked about when I was looking into doing this for me. No one admitted they had issues, and now that I am open about it, its amazing how many others say " I thought I was the only one ". I dont want ANYONE to feel this way. I want them to know they are normal, its just alot to deal with in one time. Given, my life at is moment isnt conducive to a healthy mental state while dealing with this either, the surgery and outcome itself plays a big part of things.
As to how we go from here,
well, I have about 15 more pounds to loose. However I now have to start shaping my body. Its amazing how a fatty ( or lack of body fat for me ) 150lb person looks compared to a tone, lean healthy 150. So the scale should start moving again in the + direction while I try to build some lean muscle, and then from there on I just need to maintain a healthy weight.
I am trying to slow down the loss, as the dr thinks its much too fast, and like I said I only realistically have 15 lbs ( not counting the 15-20 lbs of skin they estimate I am carrying ) before I become " too thin ". Ha - who woulda ever thought?!
Stats : 4 months to date post op - Weight : 151 clothed
Size 10/12 and some 8's pants 12/14 tops
Measurements :
BODY PART DAY OF SURGERY (3/27/09) 6w VISIT (4/20/09) 3m post op (7/14/09) 4 month anniversary (7/27/09) & DIFFERENCE FROM SURGERY DAY!
Left Arm 14.5" 14" 12" 11" -3.5"
Left Thigh 28.5" 25.75" 21" 19.5" -9"
Left Calf -- -- -2.75" 14" 14"
Chest ( across largest point in bra ) 50.25" 47.5" 42.5" 41" -9.25"
Waist 49" 45.5" 37" 35" -14"
Hips 50" 48" 42" 41" -9"
Neck 15.75" 14.75" 13.5" -- -2.25"
Wrist -- -- -- -- 6" 6"
Incase you caught that --- Thats a total of 6 inches in just 13 days!! It really helps me to see how fast this is really happening, and hopefully gives some of you followers insight too.
Total Inches Lost from surgery day = 47 + Inches.
** This pic isnt the " official " one... just one that was snapped since I was all dressed up. **
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