Six months today! 115lbs down since surgery!

Six months! Wow. I feel amazing. 

I've started jogging, I never thought I would do that again. I realized I needed to challenge myself more in my workouts and walking wasn't cutting it. I can't say I love it while I'm doing it, but I have never felt better than I do afterward. 

I finally, for better or worse, have a little more capacity. Tonight I had four ounces of ground beef. My capacity does seem to fluctuate a bit, some times I can eat more or less. With dense protein, I can definitely eat less. 

I've gotten lots of comments about my progress and I really do appreciate it, though I try to remind myself it won't last forever. When people say "You look great!" I say, "Thank you! I feel great!" Cause I sure do. But my favorite thing that happened was the other day, our HR manager was complimenting me on how I looked. Then a few days later, she pulled me aside and said "You know, I know everyone focuses on appearances, and you DO look fantastic and seeing your physical change is amazing. But I wanted to let you know that I'm so proud of how well you've done in your new job [I've been in a new role at the same company since March] and you've absolutely flourished. Your confidence in your role has been wonderful to watch." I was so touched.

I'm still pissed my doctor cut my PPI dosage because I am now dealing with raving, raging hunger on a regular basis (in addition to the other symptoms). I know it's acid hunger, it just sort of feels different than hunger used to, and I used to have flare ups just like this if I forgot my PPI. Now I have it all the time! I'm going to call them in a week if it doesn't improve.

Anyway, although I have some worries about the long term (the challenges of maintenance, the reflux, vitamin deficiencies), I am still so glad I did this. I hope next year at this time I am pregnant! Fingers crossed. 

Another fantastic side effect: my husband has not had WLS but he eats exactly what I do, and he's now lost 75lbs. He looks amazing and I'm so proud of him! 

I took new progress pictures! I'm at 220 now with a BMI of 33 and honestly, if this was where my weight loss stopped, I really would be quite happy. I think I probably will lose more before the day is done. 

Awesome job!  You look great!! Thanks for sharing!!

You look wonderful!!  Congrats!!

Oh my gosh, what a difference!  Congratulations, well done!!

Congrats! You look a lot less then 220, keep up the good work!

Wow!  You are doing fantastic!  

Way to go!  You should be super proud of all that you've accomplished!

I remember reading some of your posts quite a while ago. Look at you!!! Way to go!!!

You look Fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing! 

Wow! Kudos.