Megdot582
63 Days
Mar 18, 2018
Today marks my 63rd day logging my meals in the LoseIt! app. I have gotten here before. I have even surpassed this mark by a long way before. The difference this time, and the reason I am mentioning the occasion is because this is the first time I have gotten this far and still felt like this is only the beginning. I have over a month until my surgery, and even that will just be another new beginning. "Every dawn is a new day" is really ringing true for me.
My pre-preop diet is generally consisting of about 1500 calories. A hard boiled egg and protein shake for breakfast, a 250 calorie jimmy dean turkey sausage sandwich for lunch, a protein rich dinner, and snacks are generally sources of protein or sugar free pudding. I also use the treadmill for 65 minutes 5 Days a week, along with personal training 2-3 days a week when I am able. I feel very good about what I am doing at this stage and am certain I can keep it up.
I wonder though, so many people in the forums and other support groups seem to really struggle in their various preop diets, post op liquid phases and the different problems that arise after surgery; how will I cope? I read things about hair loss, moodiness, boredom with food choices, etc... and I think "that won't be me!" But that is mostly bravado. Education about these things can only take one so far, it isn't until you experience something that you know how you will handle it. In 3 months, 6 months will I still be proud of myself?
I am reading everything I can find regarding weight loss surgery, good and bad. This is one of the biggest decisions of my life and being prepared is all I can control right now.