8/9/09 Update - almost 16 weeks post-op:

Aug 09, 2009

I have lost 92.8 lbs so far.  It is hard to believe that I am almost 16 weeks into this journey and I am over half way to being at a good weight for my body type (68 of these pounds have come off since the surgery).  I didn't realize this until just now when I was updating my tracker -- UNBELIEVABLE!!!

The other day I was having a impromptu meeting with a co-worker when she stopped our discussion mid-point to tell me that I was "gorgeous."  Her word, not mine.  Needless to say, I was floored.  All I could say to her was "thank you".  UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Let me be clear, I have never thought of myself as even remotely pretty... but as I look in the mirror these days, I am finally admitting to myself that I am starting to like what I see.  Things have been going really well, for the most part.  I finally broke down and bought some new clothes (everything I purchased was on sale -- woohoo!).  I have gone from a 30/32 to an 18/20 - Oh My Goodness!  Even putting that down in electronic print is mind boggling.  Almost hard to believe.  I keep thinking that this is some big joke and that I will walk into the store next time and my clothing size will have gone back up.  Do people who wear 18/20s really look my size?  I know that this is my crazy mind but still... 

I am moving forward, though, I have packed up the majority of my old clothes and will be sending them off to Goodwill soon.  I have saved a few really nice pieces for consignment (hopefully there is some large-size person out there who could use some nice clothes).  I also have a few african print dresses that I must figure out what to do with.  My next stop is to purchase a decent bra (hopefully one that doesn't cost too much since I am still losing and may not be in it for long).

My only real problem at this stage is getting my protein in.  I am having a really hard time stomaching the drinks that I used to enjoy.  The Nectar fruit drinks turns my stomach now.  I am back to Isopure RTD only.  It goes down well really cold.  I am also trying to be much more vigilant about getting in high protein numbers through my meals.  Wish Me Luck - I have to get this figured out by my next doctor's appointment in a couple of months!

Blessings everyone!

Maureen

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