Ainu
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Hey everyone! I'm about nine months post op (Feb. 15th) and I'm now down a little over 125lbs since January. I've gone from 310lbs to 184.5. My short term goal at this point is 160. This is the max healthy weight range for my height. I cannot believe how well this is going. I know a lot of people are scared and I want to keep posting to show that things get better and this is totally worth it.
Some people say surgery is "cheating" and if I'm being completely honest, I used to be one of those people. But you know what? This is my life. This is your life and this is not a game to be won, lost, or cheated on. Use the tools you have in life and don't waste months and years trying and failing just because some people say it's "cheating."
Of the people who know of my surgery (which is almost everyone because I have a huge mouth) an overwhelming majority has been supportive and happy for me. There are of course the "office b***es" that will always be spewing venom, but **** em.They can be fat and unhappy forever, I don't care.
Some interesting things from this weight loss: When I lie on my side to sleep, my knees touch each other and I actually started to bruise. It's figured itself out by now but it was odd and a little annoying.
Loose skin is real. For 125lbs in less then a year, my skin really isn't that bad, but my inner thighs make me cringe. Here's hoping time will heal all wounds.
Shop at thrift stores. I need new clothes every couple of weeks. This gets way too expensive if you're buying new clothes.
I actually check myself out in every reflective surface now. I know it's vain but it's such a crazy transformation in such a short time.
I can actually see my bones now. I don't really like the bony look but it's a clear sign of getting close to goal weight. I've been working hard with my husband lifting weights to build some muscle over those bones. That should also help with the skin.
Take home here: do what's best for you. Remember that so many people who post are posting because something is wrong and they need help. The majority out there are doing well so don't be too scared. It's a big change but so much better than bypass and absolutely, positively, 100% worth it.
Good luck to you all.
Some people say surgery is "cheating" and if I'm being completely honest, I used to be one of those people. But you know what? This is my life. This is your life and this is not a game to be won, lost, or cheated on. Use the tools you have in life and don't waste months and years trying and failing just because some people say it's "cheating."
Of the people who know of my surgery (which is almost everyone because I have a huge mouth) an overwhelming majority has been supportive and happy for me. There are of course the "office b***es" that will always be spewing venom, but **** em.They can be fat and unhappy forever, I don't care.
Some interesting things from this weight loss: When I lie on my side to sleep, my knees touch each other and I actually started to bruise. It's figured itself out by now but it was odd and a little annoying.
Loose skin is real. For 125lbs in less then a year, my skin really isn't that bad, but my inner thighs make me cringe. Here's hoping time will heal all wounds.
Shop at thrift stores. I need new clothes every couple of weeks. This gets way too expensive if you're buying new clothes.
I actually check myself out in every reflective surface now. I know it's vain but it's such a crazy transformation in such a short time.
I can actually see my bones now. I don't really like the bony look but it's a clear sign of getting close to goal weight. I've been working hard with my husband lifting weights to build some muscle over those bones. That should also help with the skin.
Take home here: do what's best for you. Remember that so many people who post are posting because something is wrong and they need help. The majority out there are doing well so don't be too scared. It's a big change but so much better than bypass and absolutely, positively, 100% worth it.
Good luck to you all.