It's been 120 days since my surgery. I've lost 102 pounds since May 29, 2009. Why that start date? That's the day I met my surgeon and agreed I would go on a diet so I could have bariatric surgery. I lost 49 pounds before surgery, leaving 53 pounds lost in the last 120 days. However, if someone were to ask my "total" total weight loss I would have to go back to my very heaviest weight.... drum roll please, that number is 129 pounds LOST.
So I ask myself everyday, "how are you doing?" Well, there hasn't been one day since surgery that I've regretted this decision. Even on the days I'm hurting because something I ate is not agreeing with me (not very many of those days anyway). I haven't had any diabetic medicine since leaving the hospital on December 24, 2009. Let me remind myself - THAT WAS THE GOAL! The weight loss is amazing. I can't say that it isn't hard work, I'd be a liar. Everyday I count my calories consumed, I calculate the grams of protein to make sure I've met the minimum and I go the gym and exercise at least 5 days a week. So, what makes this weight loss easier? Simple, I don't get hungry anymore. OK, I'm not saying that I got hungry every time I ate before, but I certainly didn't pay attention to the "STOP, I'M FULL" signs. Now, I stop when full and believe me, that's a lot sooner than if I had my entire stomach to stuff!
This journey is incredible. It's so hard to explain the feeling I have. There are moments when I sit in disbelief at some little thing that I hadn't noticed before. Simple things like the distance between my stomach and the steering wheel in the car. Or maybe the way I sit in my chair at home - don't remember crossing my legs (oh yeah, I couldn't). Just amazing and how fun is it to see someone that you haven't seen for a long time and they get what I call the "WOW FACTOR". Now that's fun!!
Speaking of people, did I tell you how LUCKY I AM? I have the most awesome family and friends. I haven't had one moment that people haven't been supportive, complimentary and just plain nice. This absolutely cannot be done without a support system, which is what I was told by the clinic in one of the many meetings I had and lucky for me I have one hell of a group - YOU PEOPLE ROCK!
This blog is to help me remember; gives me a place to share; and let's me freely journal this experience. The good, the bad and the ugly! I don't know where this blog will lead from here, I'm just going to take it one day at a time and today I'm feeling good.
New favorite quote: Life is a journey, not a guided tour!
