Update @ 21 Months Post-op - ThinnerTimes

Peckkale · 03-18-2007, 04:59 PM

I know, I know..... I've been a bad girl and stayed away longer than I should have but sometimes life gets in the way. I was getting very bored with the site and started to believe that there was nothing more it could offer me or I could offer to the reader here. I'm learning that that assumption was wrong.

First off, a quick update on me. I will be out two years in June and so far my weight has fluctuated 5 lbs. I bounce between 122 and 127 lbs.

I no longer count calories or weight myself every day like I did early post-op. I now know, by looking at the serving, what is a healthy portion.

I can eat a very large amount of food, if I'm not careful. I sometimes find myself caught up in snack mode and have to remind myself that I didn't go through all that fuss to regain the weight.

Sometimes I find myself wanting to sit down on the floor in the middle of the store and cry because I want that BAG OF COOKIES that bad. I fight it off by walking into the nearest clothing store and trying on clothes. I'll sometimes take in a size 24 just to remind myself. Usually I just slip into a size 2 or 4 and the urge to stuff myself on cookies goes away.

I still have no sexual desires.... That never returned. I know I need to address it with my Doctor.

I was told on Fri that for my age, I was a very beautiful, sexy woman. Imagine that!! Me... A sexy woman!

I still do protein bars and shakes every day. I love the Pure Protein Bars. 20's of protein in a fudge type bar.

I drink coffee without a problem yet I STILL can't drink water........I miss water! Every time I take a sip it's like someone hit me in the stomach. I can't even drink the bottled water. My fluid intake is flat soda, tea coffee, juice and of course.... FS ice pops.

My family is proud of me. My daughter refers to me as "My skinny little Mama." and my Hubby is no longer embarrassed to take me to his company parties.

I fit nicely on the back of his motorcycle and look great in a pair of black leather pants with knee-hi boots.

**Some of you probably remember that was my dream. To be able to go riding with him and wear a pair of leather jeans.**

For the most part, I'm happy, content and most of all... Off all meds. My health has improved 1000%.

I am thankful for the second chance I have been given and promise to do my very best to prove to Doctors and insurance companys that, YES it is worth the effort and expense.

The surgery does save and transform lives.

Blueyz · 03-18-2007, 05:32 PM

I am so proud of you and really missed seeing you here on the forum...it is so nice to see you are doing well. I can relate to you and the fact that there are days when I miss eating like I did before and I do the same thing...I run out and shop and buy skimpy clothes and say "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels"

Keep posting if you can...I missed you!

CeeCee · 03-18-2007, 06:12 PM

Wow! I loved reading your story- you are an inspiration. I for one, am very glad you came back...I'm 5 weeks out, going back to work tomorrow. I've already been told I have a breakfast meeting this week, and the entire dept is having a potluck lunch on Thursday (picture 80 mighty fine cooks!). I'm going to think of you and that bag of cookies, then trying on clothes- that is a great idea! I went and bought some pants a size smaller today (down a size already!), and I will wear them on potluck day. I consider that idea to have come from you! Thanks!

Gina in NY · 03-18-2007, 08:12 PM

You've done so well - geat to hear your strategies! Thank you so much!!

rivercanyon · 03-18-2007, 10:54 PM

Thanks for sharing your update. Just more positive reinforcement to the fact that I have made the right decision. A job well done!!!!

Bypassingme619 · 03-19-2007, 09:24 AM

Hey Stranger. You were on my list of missing members. I miss seeing you post. I have made some really great dishes from your posts

. It must be the season for snacking because everyone is falling into the snack whole. Maybe increasing your protein by 20 grams might kill the urge to snack. Congrats on your success. I know you have come far and will not let what you have worked for go down hill. That is a good idea about the trying clothes when you get a bad urge. Your missing so much, stay in touch.

Mavisavis · 04-28-2007, 06:29 PM

Hey there.......I missed this post til today when I was clicking around. It was good to see an update. I hope all is still going well.

LisaBoston · 04-28-2007, 06:45 PM

Me too...I missed this post. Sounds like thing are going really well for you. I love the method of putting on clothes when you want that bag of cookies...I might have to use that one!

porshh951 · 06-15-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Peckkale

I know, I know..... I've been a bad girl and stayed away longer than I should have but sometimes life gets in the way. I was getting very bored with the site and started to believe that there was nothing more it could offer me or I could offer to the reader here. I'm learning that that assumption was wrong.

First off, a quick update on me. I will be out two years in June and so far my weight has fluctuated 5 lbs. I bounce between 122 and 127 lbs.

I no longer count calories or weight myself every day like I did early post-op. I now know, by looking at the serving, what is a healthy portion.

I can eat a very large amount of food, if I'm not careful. I sometimes find myself caught up in snack mode and have to remind myself that I didn't go through all that fuss to regain the weight.

Sometimes I find myself wanting to sit down on the floor in the middle of the store and cry because I want that BAG OF COOKIES that bad. I fight it off by walking into the nearest clothing store and trying on clothes. I'll sometimes take in a size 24 just to remind myself. Usually I just slip into a size 2 or 4 and the urge to stuff myself on cookies goes away.

I still have no sexual desires.... That never returned. I know I need to address it with my Doctor.

I was told on Fri that for my age, I was a very beautiful, sexy woman. Imagine that!! Me... A sexy woman!

I still do protein bars and shakes every day. I love the Pure Protein Bars. 20's of protein in a fudge type bar.

I drink coffee without a problem yet I STILL can't drink water........I miss water! Every time I take a sip it's like someone hit me in the stomach. I can't even drink the bottled water. My fluid intake is flat soda, tea coffee, juice and of course.... FS ice pops.

My family is proud of me. My daughter refers to me as "My skinny little Mama." and my Hubby is no longer embarrassed to take me to his company parties.

I fit nicely on the back of his motorcycle and look great in a pair of black leather pants with knee-hi boots.

**Some of you probably remember that was my dream. To be able to go riding with him and wear a pair of leather jeans.**

For the most part, I'm happy, content and most of all... Off all meds. My health has improved 1000%.

I am thankful for the second chance I have been given and promise to do my very best to prove to Doctors and insurance companys that, YES it is worth the effort and expense.

The surgery does save and transform lives.

I just read you're sig and noticed you hit goal in 10 months! I wanted to say congrats. It also speaks volumes that you are this far post op and have kept the weight off.

awesome job!

Newstart · 07-16-2007, 05:16 PM

Wow! I'm a newbie and your story is an inspiration.
You mentioned leather pants. Did you have plastic surgery for loose skin? Silly that this is my biggest fear.