Update & Slow Wt. Loss Perspective
I got sleeved on May 9th. So far, I have lost 7 pounds post op. Can't say it's not been stressful. But, more on that later. First an update on how I am doing:
- Incisions healed! Pain is minimal!
- Able to get in most of my fluids and more than 80 gm of protein most days.
- Some fatigue and weakness is still there but getting better each day.
- Nerve damage to left arm due to a bad IV is healed almost 80%.
- Starting to move more and feel positive most days.
- NO REGRETS!
Now onto my slow weight loss:
I visited my doctor 2 days ago and asked his PA about losing only 7 pounds so far. Her words? "WOW, you lost 7 pounds!". That does put things in perspective.
I feel that reading all the posts about quick wt. loss set some unrealistic expectations for me earlier.
I forgot that all bodies are different! I have always been a slow loser. But I have never been able to lose 7 pounds in 2 weeks. THAT MAKES IT 28 POUNDS LOSS SINCE I STARTED MY PRE-OP DIET! What more can I ask for?
I also remember feeling proud if I ever lost 2 pounds in a week in my previous life before the surgery, so, why be negative about it now? 7 pounds is 7 pounds! It's 28 sticks of butter! It's one whole infant!
And what else was I ignoring in all of this? My clothes are getting loser. This past weekend, I had to sit on floor for an event and was able to squat for 40 minutes before I had to change my position. In the past, I could not squat for more than 5 mins! Oh, and one more thing. I can cross my legs now!
I had about 100 lbs to lose when I started this journey. I am more that 1/4th of the way there!
I am sure I will still be complaining about slow weight loss sometime in the future again but right now, it feels good to put things in a positive light.
I will continue to follow the plan. As long as weight is headed in the right direction, I am going to try not to worry about it too much!
Hope everyone is doing well! Try to look at the positive! Think good thoughts!
You're losing 3 pounds a week so far, and that's awesome! You'll reach your goal in no time if that rate stays nice and steady :) And you've made great other improvements in your life and that's just fantastic.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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