Bypass2Freedom

I really think this pay day coming I am going to need to go shopping! I have put it off up until now! I am a bit excited haha!

Thank you everyone! It is nice to actually see the change!! Though - sad that I have missed an opportunity to wear the shorts as I had never got the chance previously ?

The heat was so manageable I was shocked! I actually feel warmer since coming back to the UK and the humidity ? My kitties are good - back to normal! Just wanted lots of attention haha. My eldest, Freya, also tends to do the same, but she has been a bit more clingy this time around bless her. How old is George? The Covid is okay yeah, seems to have been a really mild bout of it - I am vaccinated up to my eyeballs mind you - but I think it has helped that I am in a healthier place now! It really does effect people so differently! Thank you ❤️

Definitely was! No pressure, no need to plan everything, just wing it and relax haha! Feels weird being back at home and not constantly walking for most of the day though! At the moment it feels like a light cold - the cough has gone now and I think I am towards the end of it! And yeah it definitely is When the pandemic first started we almost lost my dad (pre-vaccine), and it was terrifying That is what I was expecting! I don't know if I was just drinking far too slowly, or if it is because I ate inbetween but it just felt like nothing!

Absolutely amazing!

Here are some pictures of my before & after (just of my back at the moment as I am most confident posting this!) Before liver reduction diet: Taken just before my holiday about a week ago!: **I know I need a new bra, this one is KNACKERED** And a fun little guest appearance taken today, featuring these denim shorts which pre-surgery would not go over my lower thighs:

Thank you so much! I am definitely getting there!!

Yeah covid was a bit of a kick haha, but I started to feel a little ill out there, but just kept pushing on! My cats definitely did miss us, and we are glad to have them home! Yeah I didn't even imagine I could do that many! It now feels weird being home and not out walking, but I thought my body could do with resting and recovering ?10-15k per day is amazing - I need to be doing that!! Hahaha, I love that you call them dogs too! You're gonna love it! Definitely somewhere cold...that is my ideal too ? Oooh okay I am glad I am not the only one literally feeling nothing from alcohol! I agree that I just feel it's a waste of calories and money, so I doubt I'll try again! Very strange. Don't get me wrong, he was enjoying all the extra food ? But he was excited to come home where I could control my portion sizes and he didn't feel the need to eat my leftovers haha. Thank you!

Landed back in the UK late last night, and boy am I happy to have my own bed and be with my cats! I do however have COVID after doing a test last night, which sucks ? Athens was amazing! The heat was more than manageable, and I was walking 20-25k steps per day for the whole week, and I wasn't in pain like I was on holiday last year. It was so great to already see and feel that change. I felt like I could actually keep up with my friends. The only thing that I couldn't/didn't want to do, was get to the Acropolis - that was STEEP and I am afraid of heights, so maybe that will be a future thing ? I met so many cats which was ideal, and I enjoyed my time thoroughly. I did try a few glasses of white wine, spread out over a few days, and genuinely it had no effect on me! I was really expecting to feel it, but genuinely there was nothing ?‍♀️ I don't think I will choose to drink again haha. I have also managed to lose a few pounds too, so I am feeling happy about that! Unfortunately my boyfriend has put on 8-9lbs due to eating the leftovers from my food bless him ?

Finally getting round to putting on my measurements ? 01/05/24 - Just before I started my liver reduction diet. HW: 20 stone 1lbs = 281 pounds =127.4 kg Neck: 16" Upper Arm: L: 19.5", R: 18" Chest: 53" Waist: 45" Thigh: L: 32", R: 33" Calf: L: 17", R: 18" Stomach: 56" Hips: 56" 26/08/24 - not the MOST recent, but close enough. Weight as of 13/09/24: 15 stone 6.3 lbs = 216.3 lbs = 98 kg Neck: 14" (-2") Upper Arm: L: 17" (-1.5") , R: 16" (-2") Chest: 45" (-8") Waist: 36.5" (-8.5") Thigh: L: 28" (-4"), R: 29" (-4") Calf: L: 16" (-1"), R: 16" (-2") Stomach: 47.5" (-8.5") Hips: 49" (-7")

Oh god that is so long ?

I think sometimes the scale really doesn't help, especially when we are losing in cm/inches as you say! It is really good you are reflecting on that still and not focussing on the scale! I am also going to be on holiday so I am hoping the extra walking will help ?

It is really reassuring to actually see the numbers - it fluctuates so much! I haven't worked my loss out per month, but maybe I should! You've done absolutely amazingly! ❤️❤️

Almost 4 months in, and the scale has not budged one bit in about 1.5 weeks. Yes, I know it is normal. Yes, I know there are countless of threads on here about exactly the same thing. Does it make me feel any better? No ? It is hard not to stop on that scale every day - I am just grateful I'll be on holiday next week and no scales will be near me! --- end of rant --- ❤️

I think I am going to try something like chardonnay or pinot, a very SMALL glass mind you! I will see how it goes...

Yet another holiday post ? My bariatric nurse has given me the go-ahead to try a small amount of alcohol whilst I am on holiday next week - I will be 4 months post-op on the 14th when I fly out! She has suggested trying a white wine as they tend to be dry and therefore low in sugar. Any other recommendations - such as type of alcohol, and how to go about trying it again etc ❤️

Thank you everyone for the advice I have packed my bag now, and lets just say, all my clothes don't fit in there ? I will be taking up some of my boyfriends bag space ? Fingers crossed I cope with the heat ?

Thank you so much everyone for all the comments - I was really overwhelmed (in a good way) to see so many, and this community really does keep me going sometimes. I am so appreciative ❤️ So, as some of you may know, I am a new driver and I am a bit anxious now I can go out there on my own! I realised I could drive to the gym now which would make things so much easier, in terms of getting there in the morning, so last night I practiced the route there and back and it went well. I didn't manage to get to the gym this morning, but I am trying not to kick myself! Perhaps I do just need to go for a walk first and get my steps up! I also realised I am having PMS so perhaps that is adding to the sudden weight gain & emotional state ? Again, thank you everyone ❤️

It is true, I think mentally adjusting to everything is so massive, and I am noticing how my body feels at the moment almost 4 months out where I am just a bit dizzy and struggling to get food in, I am not gonna perform well at the gym like I used to! Sounds like a good plan to me! Definitely will get your steps in doing that! Eeee good luck with the injections!

I was thinking that...I think I am just reminiscing too much on my past where the gym really was my thing, and I just haven't ever felt confident enough to try anything else! I know I like walking, especially now, I can just put my earphones in and go...so maybe I need to try and do more of that. I have paid for my gym membership, and it is like a 12 month contract so I will have to keep paying, so I'd love to be your virtual gym buddy! ❤️ I just need to realise I don't need to go to the gym and do a whole workout, I can do what I feel comfortable with. So I will start with that! Thank you lovely ❤️

I am fully the same! I have said expensive gym membership and it is currently burning a hole in my pocket ? I think I need to change up my routine. If I go in the evening I find so many excuses not to do it, I'm tired, exhausted, I want my evening to myself etc...so I think the only way is gonna be to go EARLY. Like, up at 5am, at the gym for 6am, and then to work for 7:30...I may die, but I think it'll work better ? I shall trial it. I feel you on the heat - it has sapped my energy too and I really can't wait for it to be cooler! You got this ❤️

Oh lord the day I am caught eating a celery stick is the day that it is OVER for me ??

I grieve the connection that food brought between myself and my boyfriend. I didn't even realise how much of our relationship was based around eating together - from ordering dinner in and just cuddling & eating, to him remembering my favourite snacks and getting them for me on a weekday. I miss that side of things! But...now I just need to find other things to enjoy. The snacks he bought me have changed from chocolate to soft drinks (non-fizzy ?)!

Prior to my WLS I remember having this overwhelming feeling of pressure & guilt all mixed into one, because I felt lazy - why couldn't I just go to the gym and make a change for myself? And that feeling of pressure and negativity just stunned me into doing nothing. I swore that post-WLS I would do my everything to never be like that, yet here I am - yes I am losing weight, I am eating better, but I have been to the gym like 5 times in 2 months...why can't I just do it? I feel like I am really just putting a lot of pressure on myself right now, but I just think I need to make a change and get into better habits. Sorry guys - just needed to vent! Anyone else struggle with this kind of thing?

It was shocking to be honest ? I was fully prepared to still be wearing the sizes I was in at my biggest! My eyes and mind deceive me ? Thank you! Oooh lovely - I hope you all have a good time! I have always wanted to visit Scotland, if for the cooler weather if nothing else ?