Yet another goal met!

Apr 18, 2011

Another one bites the dust!  But in a good way....

My goal for my change of jobs was to be below 200lbs.  On the Friday before I started my new job, 199.8!!!  Yippeeee!!!!

I am currently at 196.  I am slowing down on the weight loss, more like 2 lbs per week.  That is OK though because I am still loosing weight.  My next goal set was to be "normal" BMI by my birthday.  I think that is very realistic. 

I had my 3 month check up and all was well.  Vitamin levels all good.  Glucose level, good.  He was well pleased with my progress.  He seems to think I would be at normal BMI at my 6 month follow up in July.  Maybe...just depends on how all goes.

I will have my gall bladder out in June.  The day after, I will go to my follow up the follow day and have the July 4th holiday to heal up before going back to work. 

I am currently in size 14s.  This is a surprise to me.  I was much less in weight (from my memory) when I wore this size before.  I can't believe how much my shape has changed!  I still have to look at the tags and do a double take!  Shirts are large and extra large still, but I'm happy with that as I can buy things off the rack, as long as they're long enough.

Finally, four months out, I have energy.  I love it.  I feel like doing things and not so wiped out.  Now to tackle being better at exercise!

I could go on forever, but just an update that things are going really good.  I found out that our bodies can only absorb about 30 grams of protein at one time.  I've been doing large protein shakes, with 40 to 50 grams of protein in the mornings.  So, some of this protein may be going to the wayside.  Been trying to revamp other ways to get protein in....this is another challenge, but all in all, I'm glad I had this surgery and I'm feeling great.

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