Feelin Normal Again

Nov 09, 2010

Boy, those first few weeks were tough!  I was hungry, sore, and was having thoughts of regret. Then came a stall that lasted over two weeks.  I thought for sure that scale was never going to move again and I had done the surgery, ruined my stomach and life of eating like a normal person forever!Then the scale moved!  4 pounds, then 4 more, 8 pounds in two weeks! Alright!!!

And then there were some non-scale victories.  A pair of pants that I had purchased a year ago, wore once and couldn't wear because they became too snug fit again and were even loose!!  I can ummm...wipe my bottom easier now.  I sat in a chair with arms that I would have never fit in before and was comfortable in it. My shoes are looser!  My wedding rings can actually be taken off without soap!  I put on a bracelet that used to leave indentations on my wrist and it was loose! There,s more, but I may be writting forever!

At the present day I am feeling pretty darn good.  I have my bouts when something doesn't sit right, but for the most part I am able to eat about anything that I am allowed and enough to satisfy.  My hunger and appetite are lessening.  I even have times when I have to find something to eat just because I know I need to eat. Then I eat a bite or two and am satisfied.  Today I was a bit naughty though...I ate a whole chicken salad sandwich on toasted bread.  It took me 4+ hours to do it, but I did it and it was probably my whole caloric intake allowed for the day.  I guess this makes up for the days when I have like 200 calories.  Right?

My goals for the next couple months are to continue to get more water in, more protein in, take vitamins regularly and keep up with the excersise.  I also have to stay away from all the holiday goodies!  I have not had too much of an issue with sweets as of yet.  I have tasted chocolate recently and it was sooo sweet that I took one tiny nibble and threw the rest out.  Tried it more out of curiousity than cravin.  I am also wishing, hoping to lose another 20lbs by Christmas.  This should be enough to lose a clothing size or two.  :)

In wrap up... first I was not sure if I did the right thing.  I hated my sleeve, I wanted to eat what I wanted, how much I wanted, and when I wanted.  Now...I LOVE MY SLEEVE!  I can feel and see the difference that it has made in my life and look forward to the future, thinner me!!

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