4 Mos Post-Op!

It's been 4 months since my gastric bypass surgery. Sometimes I forget I had it, I feel so good and normal! It's strange though because besides going from 258 to 179 lbs and 40 bmi to 28, in my head the mental picture I have of me is 80 lbs heavier. It's strange to think that I am thin now. People call me skinny and I feel awkward because i haven't been skinny since I was about 12 (puberty wasn't kind to me and I blew up like a blowfish!). The majority of my family is overweight. It can be difficult for me to talk to them about my success because they are all still obese. I wish they would make changes and improve their health, it makes me sad that they talk about how they are tired of being big but then go out for pizza. I was the same way and it took me years to finally get the courage to make a permanent change. I am so happy with my decision to have bariatric surgery and would definitely recommend it to others who are considering it. It's not an "easy way out" and takes dedication and commitment. The first 3 months I never felt hungry and the hunger returned in month 4. I haven't been perfect, i've had a couple french fries and chips but I am very strict regularly. I make sure I get my protein in and still supplement with shakes sometimes. I have went from a size 18(tight!)/20 and xxl to a size 10/12 or juniors 11/13 and a m/l!!! I wear a medium in Victoria's Secret sweatpants. I haven't worn a medium in a lifetime!!! The small things are absolutely thrilling also, like being able to cross my legs effortlessly or under my desk at work. I can even cross them in the passenger seat of my car while my husband drives! I can shop in any store and in the junior's dept if I want, I don't have to go to Lane Bryant or Torrid or the plus section anymore... In fact, I can't- their smallest size runs too big for me!!! I am still stunned by how quickly the changes happened and proud of my progress. I can't imagine still being obese and in a lot of pain from arthritis etc- so many of my symptoms and medical issues have lessened with my weight loss. It feels like a miracle. I have never been so happy.