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I can't believe that I have reached goal at just 8 months and 1 week.. I never would have thought that pre-op.... I expected for it to take longer...But thanks to a great doctor and my compliance with their rules....I am here!

So many things have changed...I have changed... I am the old me before the years of sabotaging myself with food....

I know that it is my job and responsibility to pay this forward.... I take it very seriously....I want to be a role model.. I would never want to do something stupid that would give someone a reason to bad mouth WLS.

I intend to use the knowledge I've gain to see that my children don't wind up here...They deserve the knowledge to make healthy choices... No more clean plate club in my house!

This is me just 8 months ago at 230lbs - size 20

And here I am at 140 lbs. - size 6

I truly feel like this is a huge blessing... and fully intend to pass it on!

Know that feeling when your skinny friend says she needs to lose 10 lbs and the first thing that comes to mind is "10 lbs? Where do you have an extra 10 lbs?? or you feel like rolling your eyes when they say they are fat" Well I'm sort of feeling like that - When I mention that I am only 3 lbs to Dr goal and 7 lbs to mine - I'm starting to get this look from my friends that says -"I'm rolling my eyes at you" Its just like the regular people trying to lose that last few pounds....it is getting harder....But I know it is obtainable...I am not done....

I am so truly amazed at how this has worked and how fast..I can not believe that I bought a pair of size 6 jeans and they fit..I don't think I've been a 6 since Jr high(9 all thru high school)

Of course, I am getting mixed reviews-

At work everyone calls me skinny. Everyone dieting comes to check what I am eating for lunch.. A few have even asked that I write out what I eat in a typical week so they can use it as a diet *L* Of course when they look at my lunch...they say there is no way they could just eat that little.

But then there is my step mom whom I love and she tells me that she is worried that if I lose anymore weight that I'll look anorexic...Why is it that everyone  sees healthy as plump..? Geez - my BMI isn't even in the normal range yet! 

And my mom doesn't even want to discuss my weight or accomplishments - she is very competitive and now that I've done this she isn't willing to get the surgery in order to compete so she isn't willing to discuss something she can't win...I feel bad because she should be happy for me.

Besides the size 6 jeans there have been several other great Wows:

Husband can pick me up and not just inches but onto his shoulder.

A man I barely met told me that he had to tell me what an attractive woman I am (flattering and a little upsetting because "the inner fat chick" is insulted)

 

I've been interviewing for a promotion I really want..and this after just being promoted in January...Geez Pre-op I couldn't get promoted for 3 years.

Feeling so much healthier and younger...Geez Why was I feeling so old at 34 years old??? Oh yea it was the monkey on my back...more like an elephant! Good riddance....

I've had some very stressful things going on - thank goodness for this surgery..No more comfort foods...

To the pre-ops: the grass is greener on this side of the fence!

Until later.....

So I've lost 72 lbs...that is about 80%...and I'm within days of my 6 months surgevisary. The last few months have been a little frustrating...The weight lose has slowed considerable. I was stalled for 3 weeks at 165. Now I've been stalled for several weeks at 158lbs. I'm so close to the DR's goal of 144 lbs.(BMI 24.9) and my goal of 140 lbs. (BMI 24) - I like even numbers. *L*......I, of course, am so proud and glad of what I have already lost but to have my goal within reach and having problems reaching it is something that I have never dealt well with. I am an overachiever. OK - so stop stressing it will happen...Because I can make it happen - I just need to be patient! ....BTW - I've started learning to play tennis *L*....To everyone considering this journey...take the leap of faith and take your life back...You'll be happy you did. 

I am so happy that I have met another goal! I just wish that I could share this with everyone looking for a REAL solution to their obesity problem. I am so happy I did this.... my quality of life is so much better. I am able to be a more active part of my children's lives. I feel so blessed that I found this solution and my surgeon. I love my RNY journey!

The other day I was getting dressed up - see photos. I asked out loud to no one in particular, "How do I look?" My husband said I looked great, 15 y.o. son said good, 10 y.o. daughter said beautiful.......and my 12 y.o. son? "Mom you don't look pregnant anymore that "pregnant bump" is gone!" OMG he said it.....yes I had already thought it...but he actually said it. As soon as he said it, he covered his mouth and lowered his head....I just busted out laughing and then everyone else laughed too.......

I am so incredibly proud of myself. On March 29, my children and I participated in the Cesar Chavez March. It is a 2 mile walk with very steep hills. Before the surgery, I wouldn't have have been able to do this. Not only did I do the march but after we went to the mall had lunch (I had a salad) and walked around some more.

We decided to get a membership for our zoo. I thought that it would be a good way to get excerise and have the family with me. I am so glad we did this. We take a packed lunch so that half way through the day we can eat as a family. We are all getting our exercise and spending quality time together. I would suggest this to anyone with a family as a good way to multi-task. :)