2 year surgiversary

Feb 08, 2012

well, the last two years have been quite an experience and a blessing!  It's been a very long time since I posted anything or really gotten on this site. 

Here's what's been happening:

I quickly lost 100 lbs in the first year, then I seemed to stop.  I was able to maintain the 100 lb loss for the next 10 months, then I became to complaisant.  I had allowed carbs to sneak back into my diet.  Candy, cookies, chips, fried foods. 

I took on another job (so I work 8 am to 10 pm most nights of the week and 8 hours each day on the weekend).  This, of course, has caused a lot of stress both physically and mentally.  I started eating what was quick and convenient and we all know that quick and convenient usually means the wrong stuff.  My hunger started coming back!  Well, not true hunger, just the need to eat. 

I regained 5 lbs and at my last surgeon's appt. he read me the riot act!  Well, that was the kick in the butt that I needed.  I've cut out the junk food and have spent more time planning foods that I can take with me to my jobs that are good for me, but still quick and convenient.  No more candy, cookies, doughnuts, chips or fried foods.  I started using protein powders again (my favorite is Chocolate Splendor by Unjury) and I have dropped 8.25 lbs!  I am at my lowest yet!  I feel so much better.

You don't realize just how icky you feel until you break those bad habits and get back on the stick.  After I had surgery I thought that I'd never allow myself to fall back into the bad habits, but oh was I wrong!  It is so easy to allow the comfort foods (which really aren't a comfort) to take over. 

My saving grace was the surgery.  If I had a full sized stomach I definately would have been back up a lot more than 5 lbs!  The fact that I just can't eat the quantity that I used to saved me.  It's not a magic pill, but it is a fantastic tool and the only tool that has worked for me.

Thank you Dr. Mecenas!!!

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