aprilg33
Whole New Life 1 1/2 years Out
Feb 07, 2010
I haven't posted in a very long time,so I figured it being 1 1/2 years out I would,lol. I am living a whole new life
. I am for the first time ever,comfortable in my own body. I went from a tight 24 to a 9- my meaurements went from 47/45/51 to 36/28/36! I feel my hip bones,shoulder,and collar bones,I see my kneecaps,lol. I'm not stick thin nor do I want to be. I am told even by strangers often that I am beautiful
-HAHA which is amazing to me..sometimes weird. I'm adjusting to a new lifestyle and just feel soooo much better- more energy ,not all those aches and pains I used to have,no more swollen ankles and feet.I'm HAPPY
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. I am for the first time ever,comfortable in my own body. I went from a tight 24 to a 9- my meaurements went from 47/45/51 to 36/28/36! I feel my hip bones,shoulder,and collar bones,I see my kneecaps,lol. I'm not stick thin nor do I want to be. I am told even by strangers often that I am beautiful-HAHA which is amazing to me..sometimes weird. I'm adjusting to a new lifestyle and just feel soooo much better- more energy ,not all those aches and pains I used to have,no more swollen ankles and feet.I'm HAPPY9 Months Out
May 12, 2009
Wow I haven't posted for awhile.... I'm doing great,have lost 96 lbs,no problems at all. i wear medium shirts,which is great and crazy for me,used to wear 2Xs. I wear 14s and 12s for pants. I'm just so happy and glad I did this,I feel like I saved my life,I feel so much healthier and active too,I can go on a long walk with "no effort",never out of breath,no aches and pains,it's wonderful.
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5 months out
Jan 25, 2009
Hi everyone,I'm 5 months out now, and I weigh 174!
No more plus sizes,in fact I had bought a pair of 1X pajamas,and they were HUGE!! Things are going great,I moved out of state,from California to Arkansas
almost a month ago,so boy things are just so different and new. I'm feeling great,haven't had ANY complications at all. Life is GREAT!
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No more plus sizes,in fact I had bought a pair of 1X pajamas,and they were HUGE!! Things are going great,I moved out of state,from California to Arkansas almost a month ago,so boy things are just so different and new. I'm feeling great,haven't had ANY complications at all. Life is GREAT!4 Months Out
Dec 15, 2008
I am 4 months out and feeling GREAT! I have found lots of things on my body I haven't seen in forever, like collarbones,knee caps,ribs,cheekbones,haha. Today I fit into a Ladies( NOT WOMANS PLUS)size 14!!! Hooray!!! I'm so happy I had surgery,I don't regret it for a minute. Would I like to eat garlic cheese bread? A Cheeseburger? A Twinkie? 
Of course,but no way am I messing this up! 
I feel so much better-comfortable in my own skin,exactly what I wanted to happen.
Of course,but no way am I messing this up! I feel so much better-comfortable in my own skin,exactly what I wanted to happen.3 Months Out
Nov 09, 2008
I went for my 3 month Dr. Appointment on my birthday Nov.4th. I am down 65 lbs,55 since surgery! Hooray I am down to 191,so hard to believe it is happening so fast. It's great being under 200,and I'm really excited it happened before my birthday!
2 1/2 Months out
Oct 24, 2008
I am now 10 weeks out from surgery and am so happy to say I just broke the 200 pound mark this week. 199?? HOORAY!
I haven't been under 200 since I was 18- HALF of my life ago,since I will be 37 on Nov. 4th. Do I wish I could eat like I used to? Yes,I really miss cheeseburgers,and could really go for an In N Out Double Double with grilled onions
(sigh) but it is WELL WORTH the sacrifice,to be feeling more healthy,my blood pressure is normal,my back and knees are not in pain. I was wearing 22/24,and now fit into 16s! SO it is all worth it,and I thank God,that I haven't felt hungry since my surgery,that helps
I haven't been under 200 since I was 18- HALF of my life ago,since I will be 37 on Nov. 4th. Do I wish I could eat like I used to? Yes,I really miss cheeseburgers,and could really go for an In N Out Double Double with grilled onions (sigh) but it is WELL WORTH the sacrifice,to be feeling more healthy,my blood pressure is normal,my back and knees are not in pain. I was wearing 22/24,and now fit into 16s! SO it is all worth it,and I thank God,that I haven't felt hungry since my surgery,that helps Two Months Out
Oct 05, 2008
I am now 2 months out,and feeling really good. I've lost 40 pounds,dropped 2 1/2 sizes. Everyone is complimenting me,at work,they say they really notice my weight loss now,that even my face looks really different,lol. So it's nice and fun getting compliments. I'm getting my energy back,and haven't been at this weight since I was like 18 yrs old- half of my life ago,lol. I'm enjoying the process.
One Month Out
Sep 04, 2008
Today is exactly 1 month since my surgery,and I am down 27 pounds! Hooray. I went down a size. And I was so happy that I was put on solid food now
So I can have turkey,chicken,all fruit except grapes,soft vegetables,thank GOD because scrambled eggs and cottage cheese were getting Soooo old
I went back to work on Wed. and got a great reception at work,everyone said they could tell I've lost weight and some people said I looked like a different person,that my face was different. I have lost most of my double chin,haha. It's a great feeling when you are walking around and your shorts are falling down. I'm so glad I had the surgery
So I can have turkey,chicken,all fruit except grapes,soft vegetables,thank GOD because scrambled eggs and cottage cheese were getting Soooo old I went back to work on Wed. and got a great reception at work,everyone said they could tell I've lost weight and some people said I looked like a different person,that my face was different. I have lost most of my double chin,haha. It's a great feeling when you are walking around and your shorts are falling down. I'm so glad I had the surgery1 Week After Surgery
Aug 12, 2008
Today I went to the Dr for my 1 week post op visit. I have lost 13 pounds! My staples were removed,and I was put on the SOFT FOODS diet- hooray!!! I haven't had any physical hunger but boy was I getting tired of the sugar free popsicles,sugar free jello,broth,full liquid diet! I was having a little head hunger from commercials and smelling my families food. Dinner was Vegetarian refried beans with shredded cheese on top.
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My staples were removed,and I was put on the SOFT FOODS diet- hooray!!! I haven't had any physical hunger but boy was I getting tired of the sugar free popsicles,sugar free jello,broth,full liquid diet! I was having a little head hunger from commercials and smelling my families food. Dinner was Vegetarian refried beans with shredded cheese on top.lol Home From Surgery
Aug 08, 2008
Surgery went great! I really haven't had any pain 
since right after surgery,even then,that was maybe a 5 out of 10,more of a discomfort. They had called me in 2 1/2 hours early,someone had to cancel with a cold. I had some nausea,when I walked for the first time after surgery,and when I drank something the next morning,but I think the morphine is what made me nauseous.
The worst part was just being in the hospital,trying to be comfortable in a hospital bed.I spent 2 nights there,the nurses were good. I couldn't get much sleep, an hour here an hour there. I was so HAPPY when my husband and kids got to the hospital to pick me up 
since right after surgery,even then,that was maybe a 5 out of 10,more of a discomfort. They had called me in 2 1/2 hours early,someone had to cancel with a cold. I had some nausea,when I walked for the first time after surgery,and when I drank something the next morning,but I think the morphine is what made me nauseous. The worst part was just being in the hospital,trying to be comfortable in a hospital bed.I spent 2 nights there,the nurses were good. I couldn't get much sleep, an hour here an hour there. I was so HAPPY when my husband and kids got to the hospital to pick me up About Me
CA
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Apr 11, 2008
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