Milestone reached and passed!!
So first off I want to let everyone know you all rock!! This is the best forum, not just faries and butterflies~you all say it like it is ~ you do not just tell us what we want to hear. Cause sometimes we need to hear the truth~no not sometimes Always!.
It is hardest to say the truth when you know the other person is doing it wrong or could do it better. You all do that~Thanks even if it was not my post I have listened and it has helped.
That leads to my milestone. I weighted myself today and I am down ~~drum roll~~ 105 lbs!!!!!!
I am 5 months out from my surgery and already 105 lbs, I find this really surreal. I have worked at it but its strange. People are not recognizing me~that is cool and weird at the same time.
My weightloss pattern has been strange in the last 40 lbs or so. I see a big drop then I do not see that numberfor another week or two. Today the drop was a milestone. I am taking it. I am ok with knowing it will not be solid for a week or so. It is the first time I have seen these numbers on the scale for over a decade!.
I have to say this has been a really interesting journey. It is not easy, although I am determined so I am making it appear easy. I do nto whine, complain or moan. I am readjusting my lifestyle and my outlook on food. Everytime I put something in my mouth I ask myself are I hungry-do I need to eat-is this what my body needs or my mind thinks it needs.
I am still working to overcome the head desires for food. I am still tracking my food intake. I am still measuring to be sure I recreate the appropriate habits in my food life.
I am 52 the end of the week I have many years of wrong eatting to overcome. This will not happen overnight. I am ok with the thought it maybe my entire life that I need to be fully aware and conscious of my tendancies to wrong eatting habits.
I am off to go shopping with my daughter today. I need to start trying on clothes to learn my style. I am now shopping in normal stores. Its wierd as well. I have to realize just because it fits doesnt mean it is my style and doesnt mean I should buy it. I have to admit it is a bit overwhelming to shop everywhere rather than just having the large size section of walmart, additionelle and penningtons. I have wandered a bit in the other stores, it is really strange!! Good but strange!
Thanks again to those who post on here, you have been a huge part of my sucess!
It is hardest to say the truth when you know the other person is doing it wrong or could do it better. You all do that~Thanks even if it was not my post I have listened and it has helped.
That leads to my milestone. I weighted myself today and I am down ~~drum roll~~ 105 lbs!!!!!!
I am 5 months out from my surgery and already 105 lbs, I find this really surreal. I have worked at it but its strange. People are not recognizing me~that is cool and weird at the same time.
My weightloss pattern has been strange in the last 40 lbs or so. I see a big drop then I do not see that numberfor another week or two. Today the drop was a milestone. I am taking it. I am ok with knowing it will not be solid for a week or so. It is the first time I have seen these numbers on the scale for over a decade!.
I have to say this has been a really interesting journey. It is not easy, although I am determined so I am making it appear easy. I do nto whine, complain or moan. I am readjusting my lifestyle and my outlook on food. Everytime I put something in my mouth I ask myself are I hungry-do I need to eat-is this what my body needs or my mind thinks it needs.
I am still working to overcome the head desires for food. I am still tracking my food intake. I am still measuring to be sure I recreate the appropriate habits in my food life.
I am 52 the end of the week I have many years of wrong eatting to overcome. This will not happen overnight. I am ok with the thought it maybe my entire life that I need to be fully aware and conscious of my tendancies to wrong eatting habits.
I am off to go shopping with my daughter today. I need to start trying on clothes to learn my style. I am now shopping in normal stores. Its wierd as well. I have to realize just because it fits doesnt mean it is my style and doesnt mean I should buy it. I have to admit it is a bit overwhelming to shop everywhere rather than just having the large size section of walmart, additionelle and penningtons. I have wandered a bit in the other stores, it is really strange!! Good but strange!
Thanks again to those who post on here, you have been a huge part of my sucess!
RNY on 08/03/12
RNY on 03/23/12
Hey Susan!!! YOU ROCK!!!
That is a great success in 5 months!!! I am hoping to follow in your foot steps!! We had the same starting weight....I am 4 months post op....
It is fun to shop.... but you are right...just because it fits doesn't mean it works!!!
Enjoy shopping and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
That is a great success in 5 months!!! I am hoping to follow in your foot steps!! We had the same starting weight....I am 4 months post op....
It is fun to shop.... but you are right...just because it fits doesn't mean it works!!!
Enjoy shopping and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs Clinic goal:190 lbs
Current Weight: 176.4lbs My goal:165lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23, 2012
What a wonderful post Susan!
Congratulations on your success!
Dawn
Congratulations on your success!
Dawn
17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139
that is freakin fantastic!! Congrats lady!!
referral: October 18,2011 orientation: January 6,2012 np: July 11,2012
abdominal u/s: August 8,2012 psych: August 16,2012 nut/behav: August 27,2012 endoscopy: September 28,2012 follow up with dietician:October 1st,2012 surgery class:9 am, October 31,2012 meet the surgeon:November 13th,2012 Optifast start: Dec 3rd, 2012SURGERY by Dr. Yelle : December 24!