My update

Hi everyone: I am now 2 months and 2 days post op. It is so exciting to see myself get smaller everyday. I swear that I am doing so even on the days when the scale won't budge. I'm in a few size 16's and hope to be able to get into all my 16's when I lose 6 or so more pounds. I feel great, lots of energy. I can eat anything, so going out or having company is not a problem. I never get full but just eat until I am not hungry. Most of the time I do have a vague feeling of hunger, but it isn't the intense feeling of having to eat RIGHT NOW, that I had pre surg. So I just feel it and forget it - or at least ignore it. Since surgery I have not craved sweets and that is something new for me. Before surgery I could eat one small meal a day but I had to have lots and lots of goodies. Now I don't need or want any at all. I hope this feeling stays with me forever. I'm down 35 pounds with 53 to go to get to my ideal weight of 143. I haven't seen that weight anywhere except on height/weight charts since I was 19. I'll be happy with 150 and Ok at 160. I've been reading about 60 pound losses and I am looking forward to that but I am quite pleased with my 35 pound loss. The things I've learned here on the boards have been invaluable. I'm off to NYC for the weekend to see my beautiful and delightful 3 yr. old granddaughter. Have a great weekend folks. Louise

Great update and equally great attitude, Louise! You are doing terrific! Aren't we blessed to be able to have this chance?? Joy -41

Louise, what a great post, thank you! You sound so calm in the way you're moving forward and accepting of your own personal journey. I know I feel so much better on the days that I feel the way you do, but I admit to having plenty of not-so-calm days. Your note has given me pause. Thanks so much and have fun in NYC! Maureen

Louise - congratulations on the sizes and weight lost! I can only imagine what it will be like to only have 53 lbs left to go. You are doing fantastic - keep up the great work! dina