The Skinny on Getting Thinny

From Fat to Fabulous

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melanieantoinette asked: Hi! I ran across your blog googling GASTRIC BYPASS tumblr. I was just approved for gastric bypass and I am currently 360 pounds. I have been trying to get approved for almost a year now and now I am having second thoughts!!! I feel terrified.. did you feel that way? It's just scary reading all these horror stories online.. have you suffered any major complications and do you believe the gastric bypass is really worth it?

Hey! You are starting exactly where I did. At 363 pounds is when I had my surgery. 

To answer your question, did I have second thoughts? Kinda…Let me explain.

I was scared because it is a HUGE commitment and you life changes forever. Still, almost 3 years post op, I do not eat sugar, too much bread makes me sick, and I dont drink carbonation. So I was scared my life would change forever…and well, to be honest, it did. BUT it was absolutely for the better. 

I have lost over 160 pounds and I feel wonderful! I am physically active, can move around freely and shop anywhere, instead of plus size places:) 

As for complications, I did have problems 3 weeks post-op. Since they took out my gallbladder too, I had some residual effects and got really dehydrated. I ended up having to spend a week in the hospital and 2 weeks on IV nutrition, which was not fun. BUT that is very rare. BUT with all of that, I would even say it was TOTALLY worth it:)

Good luck and send questions coming:)

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Oh yeah, ran the Chargers Bolt to the Q 5k with these hotties from church:) 7 of these girls ran their first race ever today! It was a seriously awesome experience!

Oh yeah, ran the Chargers Bolt to the Q 5k with these hotties from church:)

7 of these girls ran their first race ever today! It was a seriously awesome experience!

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Does anyone know where to find shorts that fit people with “running thighs” aka big o’ thighs?

I have looked everywhere. I own 1 pair of shorts and a ton of skirts. All this girl wants is some cute bermuda shorts that fit my thighs!

Anyone…anyone? 

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Anonymous asked: hi! i am having a gbp in september and of course there are all these questions in my mind, doubts and fears but also im really looking forward to it! and just like you, i really, really want to run marathons! why? because ive never been quite able to run! so just wanted to drop a line and let you know how helpful your blog is and how inspirational your journey has been... thank you! jah bless <3

Well hello Anon-

I dont get too many questions coming my way, but when I do, I get excited:)

First off, congrats on taking the first steps to health and getting the GBP:) It has been the best decision that I have made! Shoot back questions, if you have any, about fears and doubts. We all have had them. I was really nervous before I had it.

How exciting about wanting to run! Running is so much fun for me and for the exact reason….I never could before. After you get cleared to workout, I would start the Couch to 5k program on active.com. That was where I started and it has been great!

Good luck and keep me posted:)

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Fashion Find Friday! Dont mind my runner&#8217;s toes, but these Gap flips were only $4.19! I bought 2 pair:) (Taken with Instagram)

Fashion Find Friday! Dont mind my runner’s toes, but these Gap flips were only $4.19! I bought 2 pair:) (Taken with Instagram)

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Next training chapter? Triathlons! Bought these basic cycling shoes on sale for $10 then the SPD cleats of $13. According to my trainer, they are decent for starters:) It pays off to have a big foot for a woman!

Next training chapter? Triathlons! Bought these basic cycling shoes on sale for $10 then the SPD cleats of $13.

According to my trainer, they are decent for starters:)

It pays off to have a big foot for a woman!

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Ever since the marathon and planning of more races, I am stuck at thinking that I can NEVER do this. I keep laughing to myself and thinking &#8220;this is not me.&#8221; &#8221; I am not this girl.&#8221; &#8220;Never in my wildest dreams would I have been able to do this.&#8221; I keep talking so negative on myself because I am still in awe! I remember where I came from. Being 363 pounds is hard to forget. Struggling with life and being overweight seems to always be a part of me.  BUT today and hopefully forever, I forget about the past, forget about who I was and move forward. I am NOT that girl anymore.  I am a Runner! I am Strong! I work Hard!  I am Motivated!  I am Determined!  I am Passionate! I am still the same girl on the inside, just with a lot more pizazz! And for that, I am grateful. No turning back! No Regrets! 

Ever since the marathon and planning of more races, I am stuck at thinking that I can NEVER do this. I keep laughing to myself and thinking “this is not me.” ” I am not this girl.” “Never in my wildest dreams would I have been able to do this.”

I keep talking so negative on myself because I am still in awe! I remember where I came from. Being 363 pounds is hard to forget. Struggling with life and being overweight seems to always be a part of me. 

BUT today and hopefully forever, I forget about the past, forget about who I was and move forward. I am NOT that girl anymore. 

I am a Runner!

I am Strong!

I work Hard! 

I am Motivated! 

I am Determined! 

I am Passionate!

I am still the same girl on the inside, just with a lot more pizazz! And for that, I am grateful.

No turning back! No Regrets! 

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I swam hard today! 1500 meters in 25 min. For me that is fast:) 300m warm up, 50m fast 50m cool down x5 , 100m fast 100m cool down x 3, 100m cool down:) I miss running, but enjoy swimming!

CORRECTION : I think I have my time off…that seems awfully fast. Regardless, I swam hard:)