Wufpakgurl
Two Months Out...
Nov 22, 2011
Well, it's time for an update. I'm 2 months out and I feel great. The pounds are coming off slowly but surely. I'm down 54 pounds so far. I honestly don't know how to feel about it either. I mean, I have spent so many years hiding behind my security blanket of being fat and it has bothered me so badly for so long. Now, it's shedding, my security blanket is shedding. It's a wonderful feeling, yet at the same time, it's definitely an emotional journey that I wasn't expecting to face. I am learning to embrace my new body and the daily changes I see.It's awesome though, putting on pants that I couldn't even think about wearing during the summer and now they are too big! That feeling is freakin' fantastic! I've gone through my closet and pulled out 6 bags of clothes that are too big. I did buy a new suit and a couple other items, but by the way things are going, they'll be too big soon. So, I'll just deal with the little bit I have and then go shopping for the next round of sizes. Hey, I love having an excuse to go shopping, especially for sizes that I haven't been in for years!!
As far as the eating is concerned, it's a daily learning curve. I find that sometimes I may eat my first bite quickly and if I do, it's over. I'm going to be sick. That's happened more times than I'd like to admit. However, if I chew, chew, chew and eat very slowly, I am OK. I have done pretty well and have tolerated everything I have eaten so far. I try something different every week to see if I can eat it. I can do whole wheat bread, but I have only tried it heavily toasted, which is what the dietitian recommended. I don't even want to think about trying any sweets. That will first of all, defeat the purpose of this whole process and secondly, I really am not interested in seeing if I have the dumping syndrome or not. Thanksgiving should be rather interesting this week. I'll be eating some turkey and a few veggies and that's about it. I have found that I can drink my beloved wine again. It's a lot different than before though. One and a half glasses and I'm pretty toasted. So, if you do push the envelope a little and have yourself a drink, definitely take it easy. I'm still struggling with getting my total water intake daily. Just something I'm going to have to work on.
Any-who, enough for now. Hope y'all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!!
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About Me
Wilmington, NC
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29.2
BMI
Surgery
09/20/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 05, 2011
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