7 mths postop

Nov 19, 2010

I suppose I'll start this post with a little update on my weight loss along the way so far.

April 2010, 354# starting weight (surgery weight 340)..amounts below are from starting weight
2 mths postop..63# gone
3 mths postop..77# gone
4 mths postop..83# gone
5 mths postop..98# gone (100# lost at 5 mths 10 days)
6 mths postop..105#
7 mths postop..117# gone so far

I weigh 237 pounds as of today.  I was wearing a size 32 jean.  Today, it depends on the brand of jeans, but I'm claiming the lowest number that I have fit into, which is a size 18.  I never would have guessed back in April that by now I'd be in a size 18.  Whenever I get frustrated, I just remind myself that 7 mths ago I could have never picked out a pair of 18 jeans and fit into them.  That was a dream then, and a reality now.  I'm still actively losing weight, and I cannot wait to lose another 23 pounds so I will weigh less than my husband..lol  Then my next goal is to get under 200 pounds, again..another dream that I cannot believe will actually happen.

I'm feeling great.  I have so much more energy.  My house is much cleaner than it used to be...lol  I have days where I wish I could eat like I used to, and I don't mean the amount.  I just wish I could pick up a piece of pizza and take a big bite out of it and not have to chew it so much before swallowing.  Or take a normal bite from a hamburger.  BUT...I am very happy with my decision to have surgery. 

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