Today, I went to my final post op appt (another one in six months but just general check up) and really had to face some issues out loud. The numbers on the scale are great! Really! 61 pounds down since my journey began. I've always said I don't have a number goal, I just want to feel good. Well, I don't feel as good as I should. You see, if I rest followed the program, I would be closer to 75 pounds down by now.
Honestly, the easy part was electing for surgery and going through with it. The hard part is still in front of me like a baracade. I need to get around it. In order to beat the challenge I must slow down when I eat. Even though I only get 3-4 bites of food down at a sitting, I need to really take the time to eat, chew, and digest. Those 4 bites should take 30 minutes to consume. I also need to get up off my ass (or lack there of) and exercise. I've been using the excuse of losing my job, selling my house, and having depression as to why I haven't been exercising. I don't have excuses anymore. I'm back to work, I need to get serious. I have the cutest pup in the world and he deserves to be walked and tuckered out all while I get moving!
Not all is lost however. I have a few milestones I would like to share!
First...I can finally get my fingers to touch around my wrist.
(pardon the man hands!)
Another small victory, I can wrap a regular sized bath towel around my body! Granted there is a little peep show happening still, but the point is I can tuck it around and it stays! Like I said, small victory but a victory none the less.
Officially, my clothes are too big. But, I will continue to wear what I have until I have an income to shop. I'm actually really excited to go to Goodwill!
For those considering surgery, I still say go for it! It's a mental beast but worth it. I'm now on regular foods as long as I can handle things. I still stay away from most carbs. Pasta doesn't really go down well for me, so that's a plus. I'm testing things out as I go. Sadly, a slice of pineapple gave me heartburn but watermelon was awesome! I'm sticking up on different varieties of frozen dinners. It's not ideal but as a single gal, it's cheap and practical. Budget meals are $1 each and Lean Cuisines are like $2.50 . I select high protein ones to get my daily intake. I also really enjoy Veggie Stix as an alternative to chips. They give you lots of your daily veggie allowance and also a serving is huge! Premier Protein drinks are still part of my daily routine as well.
Current weight 235
Starting weight 296
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