155 pounds lost since last February. Hard to wrap my head aroun

Feb 10, 2010

I have lost 155 pounds since last Feb. My high weight was nearly 460 pounds.

Since my inital consult I've lost 138 pounds!

I am ONE pound away from the 200's!!!!!!! I haven't been in the 200's in years! Since middle school!

I have lost 120 pounds from surgery day! 120 pounds in 5 months!  Crazy! I love my RNY!

Excess skin isn't too bad. I do have some flabby stuff on my belly, thighs and arms. But it's really not bad at all especially considering how much I've lost. Hopefully I can continue to tone some of it up and not need plastic surgery.

I still have a long way to go. I still weigh 300 pounds. Many people start at a lesser weight than this.

But I am very happy with my progress! I know I want to get to 250. Maybe someday 200. Maybe eventually 180. But that is overwhelming to think of losing that much more weight. Right now I am content with getting to 250. Once I'm there I'll reevaluate.

I was recently hospitalized for low potassium, dehydration and a possibe bowel obstruction. The obstruction cleared on its own overnight. And 8 bags of IV fluids got me back in shape. Have to make sure I am drinking a LOT. I don't think 62 oz is going to cut it for me. Drinking as much water as I can.

And trying to eat a bannana daily.

So far I'd still do it again in a heartbeat.

It's surreal to think of how big I was.

I don't really feel that different. I feel more attractive. I have more energy. But I'm still the same person. Just smaller. And healthier!

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