geela
74 Days out...
Nov 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Some things I'm so very thankful for are God, family, friends, & this website. This website is amazing and I love reading the posts and getting inspired...people don't always realize the impact they can have on someone just by posting their experiences...even when you think no one is reading them, trust me they are and it's such a blessing. I'm also thankful that I was able to give myself a second chance and have this surgery. I'm truly blessed.
I can't believe that it's been over 2 months since I've posted. Going back to work, trying to find my new routine, and of course being a single mom has been very time consuming. But worth every minute. So the good, the bad, & the ugly...
GOOD: I'm exercising on a regular basis and finding that greek yogurt/oatmeal/soup are my friends
BAD: I'm still not able to get my suggested protein qty or water intake in on a daily basis and trying to introduce new foods hasn't worked out too great either....I know that hitting my numbers would help with my weight loss
UGLY: I've had several moments where I've thrown up, not a lot, but too much for me. It almost feels like my esophagus muscles aren't working properly because it feels like things get stuck in my throat (sounds crazy I'm sure)
Even with the good, bad, & ugly I'm just going to keep on pushing through this. I can't wait to see where this amazing journey will take me!
The last time I posted I talked about how I was finally able to say my weight out loud and feel good about it. Well I'm still feelin' good 
Here's my new stats:
Highest Weight - 371
Consult Weight - 348
Surgery Weight - 321
Current Weight - 273
OMG...I'm so so so happy to be in the 2's...It's one of the most amazing feelings in the world. Just so we are clear that's.... 98lbs from my highest, 75lbs from consult, & 48lbs from surgery. I don't know what the "normal" weight loss for this time frame is supposed to be, but I do know that I'm working very hard and as long as I'm not gaining then I'm doing something right.
I've posted some pictures in my album (noticed that I didn't have any)...you can see my progress, photo of me & my daughter, and me in my first 5k (Turkey Trot that I did Thanksgiving morning).
As always, to anyone that's preparing to have surgery, had surgery, or just making the decision for a healthy lifestyle....Good Luck & keep pushing!
Let's do this!!
