9 month follow up

Jun 03, 2009

I had my 9 month check up a few weeks ago.   I've lost over 120 pounds since I started my journey.    I get compliments almost every day from friends and strangers.     My surgeon can't get over the change in appearance - and last week - I tried on a size 14 skort and it fit!     (Down from stretchy size 32 pants).

I get asked a lot if I feel  "good" or "better".   I hesitate before I respond.   My sleep apnea (and snoring) .. pretty much gone.   My iron and pottasium have leveled some - so that's better than it's been.      My lung capacity is better,  I walk faster, and can bend and twist and flex much more than I could before.     But this is a journey and I"m not done yet. 

I am still learning my portion sizes  and how fast I eat - because about once a week I have an "oh oh" moment where I've taken one bite too many and am feeling the pain.      I am still learning  how to deal with emotions, low energy, and hyper activity - all things I medicated with food before.        Sometimes that makes me more verbal,  more exhausted, and more impatient - and others still have to learn to deal with those new features in me.        I'm still working through books and exercises designed to help me with the emotional connections to food.

I'm still working on making the vitamins such an ingrained habit I won't forget or get behind.  I'm still  learning the habits of 64 oz + of water per day.    I'm still working on protein first and no snacking.     I'm still experiencing hormonal swings related to the loss of weight.

I am still learning to adjust to others responses to the newly sized me.     And I'm a little tired of all conversations being dominated with questions and comments from others on my weight loss journey...  

So - "Yes,  I am feeling better, but I still have work to do.  Now - let's talk about you - what's new in your life?" 

Jody


     

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