I can't believe it's almost been a year!

Sep 12, 2013

I am almost 11 months out from my surgery, and 80 lbs. down.  The weight loss has slowed quite a bit in the last 5 months, but I am happy with how I look and feel.  I will lost the last 30 lbs. in time.  I feel so much better than I did a year ago at this time.  I get up in the morning without aches and pains in my legs.  I can get up and down all our stairs without huffing and puffing.

I am amazed at how good I feel now.  I am so happy I had the surgery! 

We are going on a cruise in December, and I can't wait.  The skin sag isn't bad, I have a bit of a sag in my arms, but not bad.  My stomach isn't as bad as I thought it would be.  The skin on my upper legs isn't as bad as it could be either.  Overall, I'm happy with how I look.  I'm sure if I exercised more, it would tone up.

As far as eating, I track what I eat every day on MyFitnessPal.  It keeps me in check with how much protein I am getting.  I need to be at a minimum of 80 g. protein.  I find myself most of the time about 700 calories - and that keeps me from losing.  When I get more protein and more calories, I lose more.  It is a daily requirement to track and know where I am.  

I have added some carbs to my diet -- but overall, I try to stay strictly on protein.  I feel better when I stay away from carbs.  

For anyone who is contemplating the surgery -- DO IT... you will not regret it!

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