Its been 7 weeks since my life has changed and I'm happy. I turned 57 years old on July 27 - Yea Me!!! So far, I have lost 37 lbs and gone from a size 26 to a size 22:

These are the things I have noticed since my RNY surgery July 16.

1) Menopausal hot flashes have stopped!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!

2) No more arthritic pain in my lower back. I can walk distances now. No longer need to ride the buggy in Walmart!

3) Bowling balls do not fit my hand anymore. Had to get the finger inserts changed to a smaller size!!!!

4) I'm a "cheap date" now. Husband doesnt have to spend much money on me when we go out to dinner!

5) Everyone is noticing my weight loss and complimenting and encouraging me to continue.

6) I have "fallen out of love" with fried foods.

7) I have "fallen out of love" with Pepsi, Coca Cola and RC sodas.

8) I am no longer taking blood pressure medication

9) The entire surgical experience was pleasant (only had 3-4 days of surgical gas discomfort). Incisions were closed with a "crazy glue" type of substance that fell off as the incisions healed.

10) Finally have learned the consequences behind overeating and eating too fast and not chewing food properly (I ended up in the bed, in a fetal position calling for my mama!!!!!)

I'm so happy with the way things are going. Looks like I'm losing on an average of 5 lbs per week, trying to lose 150 lbs.

My biggest problem: Laziness is still a problem when it comes to exercising though. I just can't seem to go to the gym. In the meantime, I'm walking places every chance I get. Just trying to keep moving.

Its been 7 weeks since my life has changed and I'm happy. I turned 57 years old on July 27 - Yea Me!!! So far' date=' I have lost 37 lbs and gone from a size 26 to a size 22:

These are the things I have noticed since my RNY surgery July 16.

1) Menopausal hot flashes have stopped!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!

2) No more arthritic pain in my lower back. I can walk distances now. No longer need to ride the buggy in Walmart!

3) Bowling balls do not fit my hand anymore. Had to get the finger inserts changed to a smaller size!!!!

4) I'm a "cheap date" now. Husband doesnt have to spend much money on me when we go out to dinner!

5) Everyone is noticing my weight loss and complimenting and encouraging me to continue.

6) I have "fallen out of love" with fried foods.

7) I have "fallen out of love" with Pepsi, Coca Cola and RC sodas.

8) I am no longer taking blood pressure medication

9) The entire surgical experience was pleasant (only had 3-4 days of surgical gas discomfort). Incisions were closed with a "crazy glue" type of substance that fell off as the incisions healed.

10) Finally have learned the consequences behind overeating and eating too fast and not chewing food properly (I ended up in the bed, in a fetal position calling for my mama!!!!!)

I'm so happy with the way things are going. Looks like I'm losing on an average of 5 lbs per week, trying to lose 150 lbs.

My biggest problem: Laziness is still a problem when it comes to exercising though. I just can't seem to go to the gym. In the meantime, I'm walking places every chance I get. Just trying to keep moving.[/quote']

Congrats on ur surgery and weight loss!!! Sounds like you are doing great. I can't wait to be on the other side of this nightmare so I can start getting healthy and the bonus...getting out of this fat suit lol :-) Keep up the good work!!!

(Pre op) sw 341~cw 319~gw 140

So happy for you, congratulations...I will be 57 in november, but my hot flashes haven't gone anywhere...LOL

Awesome! Keep pushing yourself to do more, walk more, skip, jog, jump rope, hula hoop anything just kick it up!!! I'm so happy for u.

Its been 7 weeks since my life has changed and I'm happy. I turned 57 years old on July 27 - Yea Me!!! So far' date=' I have lost 37 lbs and gone from a size 26 to a size 22:

These are the things I have noticed since my RNY surgery July 16.

1) Menopausal hot flashes have stopped!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!

2) No more arthritic pain in my lower back. I can walk distances now. No longer need to ride the buggy in Walmart!

3) Bowling balls do not fit my hand anymore. Had to get the finger inserts changed to a smaller size!!!!

4) I'm a "cheap date" now. Husband doesnt have to spend much money on me when we go out to dinner!

5) Everyone is noticing my weight loss and complimenting and encouraging me to continue.

6) I have "fallen out of love" with fried foods.

7) I have "fallen out of love" with Pepsi, Coca Cola and RC sodas.

8) I am no longer taking blood pressure medication

9) The entire surgical experience was pleasant (only had 3-4 days of surgical gas discomfort). Incisions were closed with a "crazy glue" type of substance that fell off as the incisions healed.

10) Finally have learned the consequences behind overeating and eating too fast and not chewing food properly (I ended up in the bed, in a fetal position calling for my mama!!!!!)

I'm so happy with the way things are going. Looks like I'm losing on an average of 5 lbs per week, trying to lose 150 lbs.

My biggest problem: Laziness is still a problem when it comes to exercising though. I just can't seem to go to the gym. In the meantime, I'm walking places every chance I get. Just trying to keep moving.[/quote']

I feel the same way &my knees don't hurt anymore either . I'm 5 1/2 weeks post op & feeling pretty good!

Its been 7 weeks since my life has changed and I'm happy. I turned 57 years old on July 27 - Yea Me!!! So far' date=' I have lost 37 lbs and gone from a size 26 to a size 22:

These are the things I have noticed since my RNY surgery July 16.

1) Menopausal hot flashes have stopped!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!

2) No more arthritic pain in my lower back. I can walk distances now. No longer need to ride the buggy in Walmart!

3) Bowling balls do not fit my hand anymore. Had to get the finger inserts changed to a smaller size!!!!

4) I'm a "cheap date" now. Husband doesnt have to spend much money on me when we go out to dinner!

5) Everyone is noticing my weight loss and complimenting and encouraging me to continue.

6) I have "fallen out of love" with fried foods.

7) I have "fallen out of love" with Pepsi, Coca Cola and RC sodas.

8) I am no longer taking blood pressure medication

9) The entire surgical experience was pleasant (only had 3-4 days of surgical gas discomfort). Incisions were closed with a "crazy glue" type of substance that fell off as the incisions healed.

10) Finally have learned the consequences behind overeating and eating too fast and not chewing food properly (I ended up in the bed, in a fetal position calling for my mama!!!!!)

I'm so happy with the way things are going. Looks like I'm losing on an average of 5 lbs per week, trying to lose 150 lbs.

My biggest problem: Laziness is still a problem when it comes to exercising though. I just can't seem to go to the gym. In the meantime, I'm walking places every chance I get. Just trying to keep moving.[/quote']

Congratulations on your weight loss day by day will get easier and you will be exercising before you know it.

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Congratulations. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work!

Congrats on the wonderful accomplishments! Keep up the good work.

Congrats keep up the good work u r a inspiration to all of us