9/22/09 Update

Sep 22, 2009

Today I went to Wal-Mart after work and in the parking lot I saw a lady that I haven't seen in several months (prior to WLS).  This is the first time I actually avoided contact with someone because I didn't want the comments:  "You've lost so much weight - How did you do it?" etc.  I was in a hurry and just wanted to get in and out without having to talk at length about the surgery.  Don't get me wrong, I don't mind telling people about the surgery and giving them my experience because you never know when it might help someone make a decision.

I like the fact that people notice the weight loss, but when people go on and on about it I get very uncomfortable.  I'm not used to getting all of the attention...I also have trouble accepting compliments.  I'm sure over time people will quit making comments because it will become "normal" for me not to be morbily obese.  For now I just need to enjoy it and be thankful.

Over the last month or so I've been able to eat more - still not a whole lot compared to prior to WLS.  Tonight for dinner I ate a bowl (small maybe 4 or 6 oz) of chili with 4 tortilla chips.  That is a lot compared to 2 months ago.  I haven't "dumped" at all and so far have been able to eat anything.   Because of this I'm making sure I eat as healthy as possible.  I do not want to gain all of that weight back or even some of it!!!  I can't wait to get UNDER 200 lbs.  The weight loss has slowed tremendously, which I expected.  I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and the rest of it will come off.  Just have to take it one day at a time.

Well for now that's it....God Bless!!!

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