Just passed 5 month mark

Mar 31, 2010

Well things are going pretty groovy.  I am down to 240 lbs.  I was hoping to be down to 230 lbs by my birthday, April 29th (There is still a chance). 

I still am not really exercising.  I am attempting to move my body everyday through housework and running after my kids.  I can wear a size 16 jeans, but often a size 18 are more comfortable around the waist.  There is not a day that goes by that I don't get a compliment from someone.  It feels great.  I feel sexy.  I can shop at a regular store for the first time in my adult life.  It is amazing.  I am still eating moderately.  Still struggling to balance calories versus protein.  I have to be very focused to get all of my fluid in. 

Although, I am no longer consuming the thousands of calories daily that I did before surgery, it seems like I think of food constantly.  I find myself chewing a lot of gum because I do still miss eating.  I found OA online a couple of weeks ago.  I am not sure if it is helpful or not.  I went to a face to face meeting last Thursday and it was ok I guess.  Although I know I shouldn't have certain foods, I still want them.

I am having some loose skin, but its not horrible.  To be honest with you my body looks the exact same as before surgery.  My stomach still hangs below my cookie.  My arms are still jiggly and flabby.  I am just a little smaller.  I have lost 74 lbs since surgery.  My BMI has gone down to 41.2 from 53.  I am still learning.  Still learning.  I need to clean my closet out more.  I am finding myself holding on to stuff I know is too big.

I meet with my surgeon for my six month follow up in April 2010.

My snacks are:  cashews, pistachio mix, cottage cheese, greek yogart
I struggle with potato chips, tortilla chips, popcorn and most of all chochlate covered cashews

I welcome suggestion/comments

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