7 months out today
I am 7 months out today. I've gone from a size 20 in jeans to a size 8 in most, from an XL in tops to a medium or small depending on how it's constructed, and from a size 18 in dresses to a size 8. Some of my favorite NSVs are wrapping my huge, fluffy towels around my body after the shower, crossing my legs, rocking my toddler and having enough room on my lap for all of her, my hip bones, the top of my rib cage, my collar bones, my cheek bones, wearing my wedding ring (only took 50 lbs less than pre-pregnancy weight to get the damn thing back on), the way my husband looks at me now like he's surprised to see me, shopping, finding comfort in exercise again instead of food, finding comfort in a hug or closeness instead of food, being in photos bc I feel beautiful, and really the list is endless. My least favorite NSV is my tailbone. Good grief, who knew that thing was so sharp and uncomfortable?
Feel free to ask me any questions. I have basically nothing figured out, but I'm working hard. I'm a pretty open book, and we're all on this journey together :)
Here are my monthly stats (I always loved these as a pre-op)
2 week pre-op - 13 lbs
M1 - 20 lbs
M2 - 19 lbs
M3 - 12 lbs
M4 - 14 lbs
M5 - 9.2 lbs
M6 - 9.6 lbs
M7 - 9.6 lbs
You have done so well and so fast too. I always thought women lost at a much slower weight then men, even with WLS. But you're living proof that is not necessarily the case. I love your NSVs - some I've never thought about like the towel wrapped around you. God I can't wait for that moment. How long would you say it took before life felt a bit normal for you again after surgery?
Normal in what way? I never had issues with fluids (thankfully), so I've been hitting my protein & water goals since day 2 which I think has helped with my energy levels. I think it took a good three months to have my old energy back, and maybe four months until I could eat pretty much whatever I want without issue (I'm talking chicken & raw veggies which didn't sit well until that point). I don't know if I'll actually feel normal, though, but my normal got me to 267 pounds which I don't want to see again. :)
It will take awhile to feel a bit more normal especially after surgery. The portion sizes you will be eating, the lack of calories, your daily diet in general will be very odd. You'll settle into a routine that you might have to change up every so often if you hit stalls, etc. It will also take your brain awhile to catch up to your weight loss. Just be patient with yourself. All of this is a huge adjustment, but it's so worth it (and I'm still adjusting and probably will be forever)
