Star2015
Days left in the 300 club
Jun 29, 2015
I'm 311 now and have lost more hair than ever. It comes out like crazy when I wash and detangle it. I can just sit there, run my hands through it and some hair will come out. It's everywhere. But it's ok, I have enough for folks not to notice. It's just a little concerning when you have a haircut's worth of hair fall out. My kid checked my scalp and I have no bald patches but my hairline is slightly faded. Not enough for anyone to say I have thin hair. My hair is naturally curly and long.
Some people have been noticing I've lost weight...finally. Friend's of friends, doctors, coworkers, Facebook friends. One of my coworkers mentioned I have lost more in the past 2 weeks. (She was on vacation). I told her that I do eat! I have all kinds of snacks and fruit and my desk. My dad assumed that I would automatically be 200 lighter after the surgery. Tsk, tsk. Had to remind him it will take up to 2 years and it's not liposuction.
I am able to get a lot more liquids down. I have been sneaking back in the carbs but trying to be good. I feel like I'm choking when I eat too fast or don't chew my food well enough and it gets stuck in my esophagus. That is a scary feeling but it passes each time. Today and I had a 6 oz steak and mashed potatoes. I didn't finish either one but I wanted a taste. I've had an insatiable taste for steak & refried beans. I guess it's the protein that I crave. I am a complete Atkins bar and Premier shake junkie. Premier shakes are low fat, lower in calories and have 40g of protein. Doc says it's ok as long as it doesn't exceed 200 calories a day. He suggested drinking 1 a day. Cosco carries them so it's better to buy a case from them there.
I'm not out of the club yet but I am getting there. I want to be 36 lbs down before my 6 month check up (end of August). I can do it but I have been slacking and creeping carbs back into my diet. I haven't tried a true dessert or sodas and do not wish to. Wish me luck. I will repost when I have left the 300 club. 299 seemed unreachable 4 months ago.