7 months as of yesterday!

Mar 03, 2011

Well, I am officially 7 months post op as of yesterday. I have lost 116 pounds, and over 55 inches overall. I am now in a size 12/14 pant and L or XL top. My energy is higher than it has been in years, and I have hope for a fruitful and active life! People always ask me if I would do this surgery again knowing the risks, etc. My answer is always a wholehearted YES! I finally have some confidence again, and that means everything to me. 
 I still don't really feel hungry very often. Sometimes I do, but very seldom. Still, I can eat about a cup of food at a time now, less if pure protein. I find myself wanting some sweets, and sometimes I give in. I feel some guilt, but then I rationalize that all foods are ok in moderation. I am a firm believer that if you cut out all "pleasure" food, you most likely will eat it anyway, and in much larger amounts than if you know you can occasionally treat yourself. I still am getting used to everyone's comments. I tried for so long to just blend in and go unnnoticed that comments make me uncomfortable, and I need to work on accepting them graciously.
 It has been an amazing 7 months. I did hit a stall for about three weeks, but the scale is finally moving again and I am glad of that. I have about 55 pounds to go to reach my goal of 160, and I am hoping to get there by July 30th, my one year surgery date (as well as my 10 year high school reunion!)

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