gonnabethinfinally
Saw Dr. today
Aug 21, 2009
I saw Dr. Tom today. He is very happy with my progress and so am I. I am down 56lbs and a total of 34"! I still have a long way to go but thank You God I am not where I was. I think I am finally going to have to break down and get a few items of clothing.....almost everything I have is falling off of me....One of the girls at work called me a stick in a bag the other day....because I have lost so much that my clothes look like sacks hanging off of me.....but you know what? One of the reasons I haven't bought anything new yet that will fit me is because as long as I am wearing my big baggy clothes, I feel like I am losing. I know sounds crazy but I don't see the weight loss everyone else does yet so if my clothes are baggy I feel like I am losing and I think if I buy something that fits I will lose that feeling. I know I will see the weight loss eventually but right now the baggy clothes are all I have. I have been in the pool kicking and dog paddling for all its worth, I do the treadmill but Ive slowed down on getting on the bike. I am by no means an exercise nut nor will I ever be. But I am moving and doing more in the last 3 months than I have in the last 5 years or more. So I am proud of my accomplishments so far. I was telling Dr. Tom today that I don't even want food and I haven't since my surgery. I basically eat because I know I have to. So the saying you eat to live not live to eat is soooooooo true. Nothing sounds good to me and I am never hungry. I thought I would miss fast food...nope! I have never really had a sweet tooth so that doesn't bother me. I did try a donut the other day to see if I would tolerate it.....not a problem. There are only 2 things I have found that I need to stay away from and thats bread and scrambled eggs. I have only gotten sick 3 times since the surgery and I have had no problems with the vitamins and I believe I have the 64oz of water taken care of finally. I am just really enjoying life right now and how much more active I am. Its amazing! I have been truly blessed.
