Stephaniemichellesmith

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Can't believe it's been that long. One of the best decisions of my life. 

Finally got over that threshold I'd been hovering around.  Started going to the gym in the mornings and doing a bit of cardio and weight lifting.  Down now aroudn 163...total of 68.2 pounds since highest weight.  So thankful and glad everyday that I had the surgery.  Enjoying life so much now!

I look at myself and can tell that I have lost weight. It is hard to believe that is right at 50 pounds though.  My clothes are smaller (2 sizes) and fit comfortably.  However I am still hovering at the threshold that I did for YEARS.  I k now that this too shall pass, but my head is playing games with me!  I still have another 50 or so to go too and the slow down is frustrating!!! Overall, I am able to eat proteins well. I take my vitamins and drink water.  My hair is still all there.  Other people can tell that I am smaller.  So the good definately "outweigh" haha the frustrating parts. 
It has definitely been an easier road since my husband had his surgery about a month ago.  BUT of course is another source of frustration as he lost 38 pounds in that month!!! It has been 11 weeks for me and I am only 10 pounds ahead of him...MEN! why is it that they can lose soo much more quickly???

Here I am at 5 weeks post op and I have to say it was like everything I'd heard and read and yet not...I know that doesn't really make any sense to anyone else, but here in my head it does.  I haven't had any terrible or traumatic side effects as some have from their surgery, my weight loss hasn't been as dramatic as others.  I am satisfied with both those things.  I know we aren't supposed to feel any actual true hunger for a long while, but I do, I just act like it's in my head so I can eat like I am supposed to.  My reasoning is that this would've eventually happened and I'd have to not act upon it then...so I am just starting it earlier than I would've...I do wonder why it is already happening though...

So far from surgery I have lost only about 24 pounds.  I am glad about this, but just hope it continues (I know it will, but the mind can be a tricky thing).  I can only tell somewhat in my face and slight fit of certain clothes I put on, so I know it has really gone away, but it is a difficult thing to see in the mirror...I mean for goodness sakes that is the size of my schnauzer!  You'd think it'd be a bit more noticable...oh well!...hindsight will be 20/20 in photos I am sure...

My husband is scheduled for his surgery on the 7th of February and I can't wait for his to be done that way we'll be on the same eating plan...I am eating "on my plan" protein first, green veggies...staying away from white carbs, pasta, bread, etc. and trying to get all the water in I am supposed to (stop take another sip)...right now all sweet smelling things is a turn off for me, which includes protein shakes...yes, I have tried several, yes, I have tried the isopure too...still searching though...

My surgery went smoothly...thanks to my doctor and all the wonderful nurses at the hospital!  Not having to take any pain medications, nor am I vomiting at all...sipping 1 oz. every 15 minutes...trying to get in enough protein and water every hour...took chewable vitamin and nexium this morning...

I had my preop appt. on the 3rd of December and am scheduled for December 13th at noon!  I am soo excited to change my life for the better!

All my documentation have been submitted to insurance...I know I meet criteria to have the surgery, but it is still nerve wracking to wait for their "approval"...hoping to hear the good news in a few days...then hoping to have my surgery scheduled quickly...