I've been diagnosed with a severe case of gallstones (or as they're known by the medical term, OHMYGODTHEPAIN). This is a not-uncommon side effect of Gastric Bypass, but apparently I have a nasty case. The doctor examining me actually called my gall bladder "rotten ( Read more... )

A co-worker just took me to task for having regained some weight, as if I haven't been beating myself up enough over it. When I told her I'd actually reached a point where I felt I'd lost a little too MUCH weight, and therefore didn't mind having regained a tiny bit, she replied, "No, you were healthy ( Read more... )

On June 8, 2005, I was wheeled into surgery at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. I have never looked back.

THEN: 264 lbs.
NOW: 146 lbs.

THEN: BMI of 43.9
NOW: BMI of 24.3

THEN: Size 26-28, XXXL
NOW: Size 8-10, M

THEN: Miserable and ashamed
NOW: Happy and confident!

Photos:

( Then )

As of this morning, I have lost 115 lbs.!

Hard to believe that in less than two years, I went...

( from this )

I bought a jacket at Kohl's on Sunday. It's cute, stylish, and was on sale.

And it's a size small. Size SMALL, people.

I so rock. :-)

You know, I fantasized about it for years. It was a goal of mine after my surgery. I hoped for it fervently.

Still, deep in my heart of hearts, I never honestly expected ...

( that it would actually happen )

I think it's about time I post some before-and after pics of me in my Rocky Horror costume:
( Then - March 2001 )

As of today, I've lost 110 lbs. - 5 lbs. to go before my BMI is considered in the "Normal" range!

( Pic of me today - in a Medium t-shirt, yet! )

( Roller Coaster Adventure Weekend Wrap-Up )

One year ago today, I was at Peninsula Hospital having my life changed forever.

THEN: 264 lbs.
NOW: 158 lbs.

THEN: BMI of 43
NOW: BMI of 26

THEN: Size 26
NOW: Size 12

THEN: Miserable and ashamed
NOW: Happy and proud!

Photos!

( THEN )