My 6Th Month Surgery Anniversary With Pictures.

[chitowngirl 885]

Way to go!!! Keep up the good work.

[Piplula 709]

Fantastic transformation!! This is what its all about! We feel the change happening but when we see our befores and afterwards' date=' we feel it in our hearts too! Your doing such a great job! And your so beautiful! Congratulations! You have inspired me to now take before pics. Wasn't going to do it, even after family and friends begged saying "you'll never be this size again, there can't be a do-over for a before pic". I never felt the desire. Seeing your transformation has changed my mind. Thank you![/quote']

Well thank you! I think before and after pictures are very important. For me, it is the realization of my actions, of how bad I let it progress, and the steps I had to take to correct my own actions. It was taking responsibility, stopping all the denial, and accepting what I had become. The afters were more for affirmation that I made the correct decision to improve my health. I highly, strongly urge everyone to take pictures pre-op because there will be days that you beat yourself up because the scale won't move or goes in the wrong direction. Remember to have patience, continue to follow your weight loss team's advice, and pull pictures out to show your progress. It's a huge dose of reality! Even if you hate looking at them!

[SML1997 308]

Wow..... Pipula... you've done an outstanding job. A huge difference. So we all know now that you look amazing... but how do you feel? Being only 6 days post op now... I don't have much energy, but I am sure that will change as i get adjusted and eventually be able to eat food. How has this changed your life? Do you have more energy, you more active, etc? I'm interested in hearing your perspective.

Again... congrats on the weight loss thus far.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Wow..... Pipula... you've done an outstanding job. A huge difference. So we all know now that you look amazing... but how do you feel? Being only 6 days post op now... I don't have much energy' date=' but I am sure that will change as i get adjusted and eventually be able to eat food. How has this changed your life? Do you have more energy, you more active, etc? I'm interested in hearing your perspective.

Again... congrats on the weight loss thus far.[/quote']

Congrats on having your surgery. For me the energy came back with a vengeance after week 3.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Wow..... Pipula... you've done an outstanding job. A huge difference. So we all know now that you look amazing... but how do you feel? Being only 6 days post op now... I don't have much energy' date=' but I am sure that will change as i get adjusted and eventually be able to eat food. How has this changed your life? Do you have more energy, you more active, etc? I'm interested in hearing your perspective.

Again... congrats on the weight loss thus far.[/quote']

Congrats on having your surgery. For me the energy came back with a vengeance after week 3.

[SML1997 308]

Congrats on having your surgery. For me the energy came back with a vengeance after week 3.

Thanks Butterthebean. I hope that's the case for me. I need the energy....LOL....

[Fallenangel2904 494]

What an amazing transformation!! I have surgery in a few weeks so I'm starting to get to the part where nerves hit, but seeing this has been a great motivation today- thanks so much for posting and sharing your sucess. You look amazing!

[favoredone 590]

WOW!!! Congratulations!!! Awesome job!!!! You are totally rocking your sleeve!!!!

[Piplula 709]

Wow..... Pipula... you've done an outstanding job. A huge difference. So we all know now that you look amazing... but how do you feel? Being only 6 days post op now... I don't have much energy' date=' but I am sure that will change as i get adjusted and eventually be able to eat food. How has this changed your life? Do you have more energy, you more active, etc? I'm interested in hearing your perspective.

Again... congrats on the weight loss thus far.[/quote']

Thank you SML1997! To answer your questions: I feel sooooo much better than I did prior to surgery! I had high blood pressure, my joints hurt, unable to breath well....I think you can see the sadness in my eyes in that pre-op picture. I no longer have blood pressure problems. I can walk pain free and without losing my breath. In fact, my daughter who weighs 91# asked for a piggy back ride..and I thought to myself "my goodness..how did I ever carry this weight around..no wonder my body was revolting against my decisions to eat and not exercise the way I did". So yes..I feel a million times better, I feel better, sleep better, am a better mother, wife, lover, and friend. As far as being weak..that takes time. I had a complication with my surgery ( a small hematoma) so for me the energy levels weren't up to par until 8 weeks out..exercise had to wait to, but I did do Yoga and short walks because the hematoma was very painful! It gets better. I am currently working on the Ease into 5k app. If you would have told me that I would be jogging 6 months after my surgery, I would have called you a liar! As far as this has changed my life, well that is a given. There are so many little things that have happened in my life that I wasn't able to do that I don't know if I have the space to list them all here! Chairs! Being able to go to any room and sit where ever I like instead of scoping a room for the sturdier, bigger chair! That is one nsv that happens all the time and I am still amazed by it. Shopping in regular stores, being able to buy pants right off the rack without having to go to Lane Bryant for my pants. Airplanes...no more staring at me to see if they can charge an extra ticket..seat belt extenders..a thing of the past. Playing a board game in the floor with my daughter doesn't hurt anymore! My daughter hugging me and being able to touch her hands together. My husband hugging me and being able to touch his elbows while doing it.. Jogging..wow I can jog! My bills for medicine is lower, my food bill is lower...I have more money in my pocket! The list goes on and on. Once you turn the corner, and start to feel better from your surgery, you can have it too! Just reach out and grab it. Use the tool you have been given, and you will be right here soon too! I am only half way up the mountain and my task is getting harder, but it's ok because I have the tools in place, a fantastic, supportive family, and I have all of you out there to help me when I fall. So to answer your question: yeah..life is way better! Did I regret the decision- you bet for the first 72 hours after it was over, but it got better with each passing day. Now..ask me if I regret it....heck no! Would do it again a thousand times over just to get myself back again!!!! Congrats on your surgery, it is life altering. Good luck to you...the possibilities will be endless!

[Piplula 709]

What an amazing transformation!! I have surgery in a few weeks so I'm starting to get to the part where nerves hit' date=' but seeing this has been a great motivation today- thanks so much for posting and sharing your sucess. You look amazing![/quote']

Well thank you! Nerves are a normal process. Just keep your thoughts on a healthier you! Good luck!

[Piplula 709]

WOW!!! Congratulations!!! Awesome job!!!! You are totally rocking your sleeve!!!!

Thank you!!!! I am trying very hard to stay on track! I am finding I actually like jogging...me freaking jogging...I thought hell froze over!!!

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

You look amazing!

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[Piplula 709]

You look amazing!

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Thank you!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

"chairs...."

That pretty much says it all.

[daly contreras 39]

You look amazing ..!!!!!! Me and a lot of us know how u feel . I have not lost 103 but 85 in 5 month and i feel like another person like if god was give me a second changes... Soo congrats !!!!!!!