Indygal1963
2013
Jan 15, 2013
I just celebrated 5 years post surgery. Had my last plastic surgery right before Christmas. Right now too swollen to feel the benefits of the surgery.
I have maintained my weight loss 5 years. Feels great. Can't say I don't worry daily about becoming the old me. MIT is my reality, and I use it to help me stay on program.
Turn 50 this year and look and feel better then I did at 35. My opinion of course. Lol
My brother had the surgery in August 2012 and is doing awesome. So damn proud of him.
3.5 yrs later
Jul 27, 2011
It has been 3.5 years since my surgery. I lost a total of 192 pounds. I have maintained my current weight for 2 plus years now. It feels good to have maintained a healthy weight that long. Most of my life I spent gaining weight, not maintaining.
I had my first of 3 plastic surgeries in December of 2009. I did the tummy tuck with full body lift. WOW do I love the results.. This winter I want to have my thighs done; lastely, I will do the breast and arms. Can;t believe I turned out so vain. :)
So since my surgery things I have done: lost 192 pounds, sold my home, got a divorce, became a grandma, adopted my grandson (long story but I am so totally happy it just weigh me down emotionally), completed my masters program, took a new job, started dating.
Guess it has been a very busy 3.5 years. Sometimes it helps to feel some accomplishment by making a list of what you have done.
I don't visit this site as much as I did the first year. The first 6 months it was my lifeline and sanity. Now I just pop in to check on friends.
I am thankful I made the decision I did to have surgery. Everyday I feel an overwhelming happy feeling, find energy to go go go, and desire to experience new things. Life is great!
Me :)
9 Months out
Oct 27, 2008
I am sure it is very easy to see I am not good at journaling.
I am just a shy over 9 months out and down 140 pounds from surgery day and 150 from pre-testing. I am shocked every day by how easy this lifestyle has been compared to my fears prior to surgery. I find I am full of energy, generally very happy and ready to go. I sleep better, work harder and play longer. I still have some problems eating the meat proteins. I have not felt any hunger or cravings. I find that I am really not all that interested in food.
Shopping is fun and fearful. I have never shopped in any other stores but those that cater to larger sizes. I love having choices in styles, stores, etc...
I wish for anyone getting ready to go through bariatric surgery or contemplating having surgery the very same positive and wonderful feelings I have had. My doctor is awesome, the center is wonderful, the support chat room on OH is accepting and inviting. I am for the first time in my life probably the happier then I could even imagine being.....and that is despite all of life's obstacles and challenges.
5 Months Out
Jun 10, 2008
I am 5 months out and down 95 pounds. I can't believe how great I feel. I have so much energy, no knee pain, and the stamina to go and go and go.
I think the biggest difference it the uncontrollable happy feeling inside. I am told by my friends and peers at work that I just look like I am glowing. I am sure it is because I feel happy inside and out, physically and mentally.
I asked the dietician how to establish a goal and she said pick a dress size. She recommended that perhaps I think of a wt goal of 150-170. I had mentally hoped for 140-150 so I wasn't too off with my hope. When I hit the 100 pounds lost mark then I will start counting down to a goal of 150.
I have had no complications from surgery. I have gotten sick twice: once I ate a new protein that just didn't want to go down and the second time I just ate too fast. Remembering to eat when I am busy and occupied is hard. Funny how you can go from preoccupied with food to forgetting to eat. I feel no hunger, I have no cravings. I love this!
I put off having surgery for 3 years because I was sure I would be the one who had every complication. Today, I am so happy I had surgery. I can't even find the most appropriate word to express how I feel.
Week 1 Post op
Jan 16, 2008
