Update

April 11, 2013 was my one-year anniversary of having RNY, gastric bypass surgery.  It passed without any fanfare.

In the 15 months since surgery, here’s what has happened:

·         Lost almost 90 pounds (that’s the first thing people want to know)

·         Learned A LOT about what I can & cannot eat (second thing people want to know)

·         Gone from a size 18/20 (tight) to a size 8/10

·         Delivered a healthy baby girl

What?!?  Yep, you read the last one correctly.  I have a 2-month old baby girl.  I did exactly what WLS patients are told not to do – get pregnant within the first year.  Having a baby post WLS is completely fine.  In fact, some women have the surgery to lose weight (of course) and (hopefully) increase their chances of getting pregnant.

A girl I work with, had to sign a paper at her doctor’s office, saying she wouldn’t get pregnant within the first 18 months.  Really?!?  I plan to do another post just on pregnancy before/after WLS, etc.

Here's a before and after...

I have to say, that aside from sleep deprivation, I feel the best I have in many, many years.  I have energy.  I don’t feel sluggish and gross. 

And yes, I am happier.  Not everyone is happier after losing weight.  Many people struggle with their relationships and end in divorce or lose close friends.  However, my weight affects how I feel and how I feel about myself.  Weight loss does not equal happiness, but is a contributing factor.

Would you agree?