LaurenLauren

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I read old posts from 2009, 2014, etc. Are y'all still here? I'm here because 1. I gotta do something and, 2. Because a few people who love me are concerned about my eating & my lack of progress. At 7 months post-op, I'm stuck at an 80 LB loss. People don't just metabolically get stuck and I really don't think it's fair for me to say "at 7 months I'm stuck" because I've been stuck for awhile now. I didn't go for my 6 month post-op visit. I won't post on social media and I avoid calling my mother because those two things demand accountability. My trick is: I know how to dress in a flattering manner to make myself appear as though I'm still losing. When I'm asked about my progress, I simply say "I don't know. I don't own a scale" which is a lie. This scheme will only work for so long---and time is running out. Food, food, how I hate you. How I love you. The husband had to pay cash for my surgery (in Tennessee $19,625) but an 80 LB loss hardly feels as though we've gotten our money's worth. When I look in the mirror, oftentimes I say to myself, "who is that lady?" because 80 LBS makes a big difference. I can cross my legs. I can wrap a beach towel around myself, gathering it at the bust & tucking it in--all my parts are covered. That's new. My feet no longer ache; new high quality tennis shoes helped with that. My knees no longer hurt. I got rid of my Chevrolet seatbelt extension. I'm looking forward to flying comfortably in a few months and I ride my bicycle, which I really enjoy. None of my bras fit nor my underwear. I have gotten rid of so many articles of clothing--its unreal! A LOT of clothing! Several plastic tall kitchen garbage bags FULL of clothing donated to thrift. That stuff feels really good and the shopping at thrift for smaller clothes is a thrill. I'm signing off, I have a 2:15 date to ride bikes with a gal pal.