It's been a while..ranting and ravings

Hey everyone! I haven't posted on here in forever (been busy!) but here is a bit of an update at almost 4 months out.

I started at 248# and I am 5'8". As of today, I am down to 190. I can't remember the last time I saw those numbers. It's bittersweet. I feel like I would have been down more by now but I really can't complain because I struggle a lot with the whole eating thing. Hunger is back with a vengeance. It's actually painful in a way. Everyone says I look great and I am "shrinking". I on the other hand, have become more self conscious with the more weight I lose. I don't have a ton of saggy skin but it's there. The damage I have done to my body is irreversible and that's something I have to accept--stretch marks and all. I have an unhealthy obsession with the scale. I literally can't stay off of it. (Part of me feels like its a good thing because if I see the numbers going up, it kicks my butt back into gear). Food still tastes good. Let me tell you, this is by no means easy. However, after all this whining I can't say how grateful I am for this change in my life. My blood pressure IS NORMAL!! Actually, it has been low a few times (that's rare for me!). I guess the whole point of this post is to be real with everyone. Getting a surgery to change how you look doesn't change who you are on the inside or the underlying issues you have. It's been an eye opener.


That's all for now thanks for listening!

First of all...Congrats on the loss!

As a person who is about 1.5 months out, hearing from someone who keeps it real letting us know that they had some hard times, but they too pushed through and is living healthier.

Also, it gives me such encouragement to see someone stay true to themselves. So many of my friends have told me that they hope I don't get a big head when I reach my goal. Even my husband is worried that I wilkl change as a person and not stay true to myself.

Thank you so much for sharing your story.

I'm so glad you feel this way! It's a lot of work but so worth it in the end! Hang in there

I am 3.5 months out and only down around 50 lbs.  I, too, am feeling disapointed with my weight loss.  I hope I'm not done losing with the sleeve.

We just need to stay focused! The weight loss slows down a little but in my situation it is still slowly (very slowly) coming off. We got this!

I am a slow loser... i am close to 3 month checkup and have lost less than 40 lbs....but anything I have lost...is LOST! Disappointment has follwed me too, but I keep telling myself that I'm not in a race. 47 lbs. is AWESOME!  Keep up the good work and we WILL see the results we're aiming for!

I try to tell myself to take one day at a time, be grateful for opportunity to lose weight and to accept that somedays I will still battle with food and appetite.  I was standing in front of dairy queen the other day and had to make myself walk away. 

keep going, its worth it.