Nine Months Out

Feb 02, 2009

I can't believe that I'm already nine months out of surgery.  The first few weeks went by slowly but after that it has just zipped by. I've learned so much about myself in these last few months. Firstly, I know that losing 130 pounds has not made me a different person. I have always been adventurous, fun, and social - I was just trapped inside of myself for a while and couldn't be the person I already was.  Secondly, I've learned that when they say 'this is not a quick fix' they aren't kidding!  I knew this when I went into surgery, however, part of me believed that my thinking towards food would magically shift and I'd be craving carrot sticks whilst doing leg lifts at the gym. Needless to say, this is not the case. RNY has provided me with a tool to help regulate my weight but it is very easy to sabotage this surgery. In a way I'm glad that I've learned this lesson so early out, I just hope that I can continue to recognize unhealthy thinking and practices when it comes to food and resolve them before they get out of hand. I've allowed myself to snack during the day on carby things that provide little protein. I'm also horrible at getting in all of my water. I want to work on these two issues but I don't want to approach it the way I would pre-WLS. Instead, I want to adopt habits that will help me make good choices. I need to exercise. I know that when I exercise I feel better and also am less likely to eat crap. So that's my one real resolution for this next month. I'm updating a bit late so I will reach ten months out in 24 days. I'm resolving to get to the gym and get a move on. If I do this and follow the simple stuff: protein first, less snacking, more water, vitamins daily...I know I will be updating you from onederland. I'm 212 as of this morning. So, ass - yeah I'm talking to you...get ready to lose 13 pounds. I keep you updated!

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