Size XL Dress!!!!

I had a group doctors appointment today and we had to bring pictures of our accomplishments and this is what I brought.

Science of Metabolism???

Who knew that there was a doctor that studied the Science of Metabolism?? Anyway, I saw a new doctor on Monday to will follow me now, she was great. She was thrilled with my weight loss and encouraged me to continue what I am doing. She set a goal for me to lose 60lbs before my 1 year anniversary. I know that I can do that in 6 months. She asked a very interesting question to me. Her question was, what are the 5 things you miss most about being overweight?? I didn't even think about the question, I said NOTHING. She smiled and said good answer.

I just hung up with my Cousin Lisa and I told her that when I look in the mirror I don't even see the same person. My entire body frame has changed. I had dinner with my mom tonight and she said to me as I was leaving "Dawn, your boobs are finally where they are supposed to be". It's so weird, I can't even explain it. Hope you are all doing great!!

The Pool

I went to the pool today with my sister and the girls and did great! I felt very confortable there, I wore my suit there with my cover up on and had a great time and actually went swimming.

I have a doctors appointment monday with a new doctor. She specializes in postoperative care of the bariatric patient and diet and exercise education. Everyone that sees her loves her, I will keep you posted.

Happy 4th of July to all. Have a good week.

Can you believe it has been 6 months???

Yesterday was my 6 month anniversary for my surgery. I can't believe that it has been that long. Amazing. I continue to feel great. I have lost 122lbs as of date. I had a Doctors appointment yesterday and they declared my surgery a Success. My fear is that will stay a success???

I met 2 people yesterday very randomly who both had the surgery. One at the Clinic, I was walking out of my appointment and I saw my surgeon talking to a patient that was very scared and crying. I talked to her and she told me she was 4 weeks post-op and feeling awful. I promised her that it would get better. I knew exactly how she was feeling and understood completely. The second person I met was at Acacia Country Club. He is a friend of my sisters, he is 4 years post op. He lost of total of 150lbs and has gained 20lbs back. He gave me many suggestions on how to stay on track.

My second journey for the week was attempting to buy a bathing suit!!!! What a challenge. For the past number of years, I wore that ugliest suit because it fit and only wore it at Aunt Frans (the lovely blue and black one in the photos). So this year with my weight loss, I am ready for the pool. Very scared but ready. I found a suit and had to have Robin taken the straps because I officially have no boobs. I will keep you posted on the pool situation.

I have had many people tell me that they continue to read my blog. Please drop me an email and let me know you are out there - dawn517@sbcglobal.net

That's it for now, I hope you are all well. Love to all.

The power of measurements

How about this info...........

• I wore a size 32 pants before surgery, I am wearing a size 18 now
• Bra size prior to surgery was 52DD, I am wearing size 38DD
• I wore a size 10 shoes before surgery, I am wearing a size 8 now
• My rings were a size 12, I wore a size 8 today

AMAZING!!!!

The Heat....then and now

This weekend was very hot in Cleveland. Humidity was high also. I spent alot of time outside at St. Francis Festival (Friday, Sat and Sunday..loser :), birthday party on Saturday outdoors and I NEVER broke a sweat. Everyone who knows me in my "previous" life knew I HATED the heat. After losing 116 lbs the heat is much more comfortable. It's another one of those life changing things that I never realized was because of my weight. I am also learning that eating healthy is very expensive. I live off of fruit and vegetables, so I go to the grocery often.

Please pray for a dear friend of mine who was just diagnosed with breast cancer, she is 41 and a single mom to 2 kids. She had surgery on Monday and is doing well, but can you the extra prayers. She is the main reason I decided to have Gastric Bypass, she had it 4 years ago and feels and looks amazing. God speed ahead!