XL Is To Big!

Tonight I went shopping because I needed a few dresses. I grabbed 3 to try on. Two of them were XL and one was a L since they didn't have it in XL. I tried on the first dress, and it was too big so I tried the large. To my amazement, it fit. I found the other dresses in the new size and completed yet another successful shopping trip.

I'll be needing the dresses because we're going away for March break. We'll be taking a Caribbean cruise with 2 of the kids. The dinners are dressy casual and since I have nothing like that, I needed to go shopping.

Not sure of what types of excursions we'll be doing, but at 178 lbs, I feel confident I'll be able to handle anything we do.

My Life Has Changed So Much in The Past 14 Months.

Yep, It's been just over 14 months since I underwent life changing gastric bypass surgery.
I know it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.

So far I've lost a staggering 153lbs, and I'm in a size 13/14 and have a pair of 12s on standby. I have lost countless inches and I'm just 20lbs away from my goal.

I have skin issues, and have seen a plastic surgeon for a consultation. It's going to cost a fortune, but I can have all my procedures done in 2 surgeries. The first will be tummy tuck, arms, breast lift and augmentation, and the second will be lower body lift and thighs.

So, as I said, my life has changed so much. I can now do little things like cross my legs, run up and down the stairs without getting winded and shop like there's no tomorrow LOL.
I have been on a plane and not needed an extender, and I've gone on a roller coaster with no problem. I've even gone para sailing, can you imagine?

I think when I actually had the surgery, I never really imagined this weight loss to be a reality. I knew it would happen, but never believed it. Life is just so much better. Everything else about my life is the same, but my self esteem is way up which makes me happier, which in turn makes everyone else happier LOL.

I've had sooo many compliments from so many people. Everyone has been so supportive. I have found one or two people to be jealous of my success, including my mother.
Long ago, when I was losing weight, my mom told me that I'd never be smaller then her NEVER! and here I am, a lot smaller. I know it's killing her to see me small. I think it was always ok for her to be overweight as long as she wasn't as big as me. It sort of justified it in her head.

I've noticed lately, that my eating hasn't been quite the way is was just after surgery. I'm, working hard to get back to the basics... or my rules. I won't ever diet again, I just have rules to follow for a successful result to my surgery.
I haven't really gained anything. By saying not really, I mean I've gained 5 lbs here and there but have lost them right away. The reason is due to alcohol.
We went away to Jamaica, and drank, which put on the pounds. I had most of them off again when I landed in the hospital with a gallbladder attack. They kept me there 4 days and I had laproscopic surgery to remove the stones and the gallbladder, and was released on the fifth day.
I know it's a result of the rapid weight loss, but it was worth the price.

So, I continue to follow my rules, lose weight and inches and love life.
Life = to live, and I am!

7 1/2 months out.

Wow, has it ever been a long time.

I have had some new and wonderful experiences in the last 7+ months. My body is really shrinking now. I'm down 109lbs since the surgery and I'm now in a siz 16 pants and X tops. I've been getting so many compliments.... all the time.
I've taken to shopping LOL. It must be my new addiction.
I'm still working on getting my butt to the gym. I was doing so well for a while, but life got to busy.
Bry-Anne can now put her arms all the way around me, and likes to show people.
I got a new bike for Mother's Day and I've been out riding a few times. I'm even walking down the road to visit friends..... something that would never have happened before.

Pretty much I'm just feeling more comfortable in my skin.

Speaking of skin, plastics are on my brain these days. I know I'm going to have my varicose veins fixed in the fall. I don't want to go now because it's summer and I'd have to wear stockings. Much to hot for that.
Next will be my arms. I def need the skin removed from them, but before I do that, I want to lose another 50 lbs or so. I figure I should be as small as possible before having any surgeries. After my arms, I'm considering either a tummy tuck or a lower body lift, which includes a TT. And last but not least, I may have the girls fixed. Not sure if I want to just get a lift, or go a bit bigger. again, not even sure if I'll have them done at all, but its on my list.

That's all for now.

Five Months Out Tomorrow.

I gotta get with the program and start posting regularly.

Tomorrow I'll be 5 months out, and so far I'm down 82lbs.

My weight loss slowed down while we were away in the Dominican Republic, but still came back with a loss.

My mom has mentioned she's really considering the surgery. She's struggled with her weight for as long as I can remember too, but not sure if she's ready for this. She will really have to come to terms with the fact that this a life change and there is not cheating. If she can't give up the food, she can't have the surgery. That's where she's at right now, deciding if she can give it up or not.

I've had some wow moments too.
Last weekend, I bought a jacket that was a size 18. I nearly cried. I haven't worn anything size 18 since I was 18. Now mind you, I can't wear anything else 18, but hey, it's a start.
I am finally able to see my weight loss. After all the weight I've lost in the past (90 & 104) this is the first time I can actually see it on me. I think I'm starting to lose some of my fat head too.

Well, I hope to be back to post a bit more... and more often too.

Almost 4 months out.

Tomorrow I'll be 4 months out. So far I'm down 70.5 lbs. Not to shabby.

Life is moving along. I must make a confession though.
We just got back from a 2 week vacation in the Dominican Republic. I broke some of the rules while I was there. I drank with my meals, mostly because there food made my gut feel like a rock. I ate mostly fruits and veggies, but was unsure of sugar contents. I did the best I could and limited my intake. The biggest problem was they only served food at certain times and by the time it was meal time, I was starving. The first two bites felt like I was dropping a rock down an empty well. It hurt. So I've learned that I shouldn't let myself get that hungry.

Anyway, I'm back and back to the rules. Back focusing on protein intake and back to my vitamins I forgot to take.

Man I was bad, but still managed to come home with a 2.5 lb loss.

That's all for now.

Three Months Anniversary.

About 5 days ago I started doing a good thing. I started keeping track of my foods. I log my protein, fats, cals and fluids., and when eating, I watch sugar. Seems to be working well, I've been down the past 3 mornings.

It was 3 months ago today I was re-born. Since that day, I weigh 58 pounds less and I'm quite happy with the way things are going.

I'll be taking my pictures this afternoon and will post them with my next post.

Just Shy Of 3 Months.

I'll soon be 3 months out. Since surgery, I've lost 54.5 pounds. Not to shabby.


I had my first round of blood work done last week, and called Dr Shram to see if he has gotten the results. Nope. Some mix up here from my doctor's office. I had them re-fax the results and before long, Dr Shram's office called me back. Seems I'm low in the iron department. So, today I'm going to pick up a supplement. Hopefully I can take something chewable. I was told by a friend not to use the liquid because it rotted her sister's teeth.
Mind you this woman will soon be 50, and it rotted her sister's baby teeth as well as her adult ones. So who knows, they may have improved the formula so teeth rotting is no longer an issue. I haven't heard anyone else mention they've had this problem. At any rate, I need some form of iron.

I think I'm going to take some new pics in a few days, to update my shrinking body.