January 12, 2001 It was one year ago this week that I started my research on WLS. Now here we are at 5 1/2 months post-op. I have lost 131 pounds and am a new person. I'll try to tell you some the differences in the new me. First and most important is that I am no longer obsessed with food. I don't have cravings for all that greasy food I used to. I do crave vegetables and fish! I can't seem to get enough fish. I will now glady try new foods. I am becoming a food connoisseur, I only want delicious, succulent food. After all, I only have so much space in my little pouch, why fill it with junk?

I have more energy then I've had in years. I actually want to go place and do things and meet new people. I went to the movies for the first time in many many years. I was always afraid I wouln't fit into the seats, and of course I didn't. Well I do now, and I have room to spare! I have moved the seat in my van up two places and there is still about 4 inches between my belly and the steering wheel. One of the coolest things is that now I can go into any restaurant and sit in a booth! Here is one of the weirdest things, I never thought I would say this, but I love going to the gym. We try to go 4-5 times a week. It's great! I still attend the Staple Mates meetings every month that are presented by my surgeons. My on-line support group meets for dinner before the meeting. We also meet once a month at someones house. All these meetings are very informal and everyone is invited. We love to meet new pre-ops and help them with any questons.

On the medical side things couldn't be better. My blood pressure is still in the normal range, my lungs are still clear, my sleep apnea is gone. My thighs are getting better every day, I no longer use my walker. I sleep much better. I can breath eaiser. On the down side, my hair is falling out in handfuls, if it gets to bad I'll just wear a wig. But it will grow back. My knees and back don't hurt as bad.

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