This new life

Jul 10, 2009

It's crazy... getting used to this new life. I still haven't been able to wrap my brain around the fact that I can only eat about 1/4 cup of food and then I'm full. It's bizarre! I eat this tiny portion of food and feel this fullness... and then look back at my plate and my brain just doesn't seem to understand or register how it's all possible! It's crazy. It's wonderful.

I will be 3 weeks out of my surgery on Monday (in 3 days) and I'm down 20 pounds since the day of my surgery. I think this is good. I know that others lose more than this their first couple of weeks... but I'm 33 years old and I struggled for 6 months to lose the 20 pounds before surgery! I'm proud of what I've been able to accomplish... and more than anything, I'm so proud of myself for making this decision, to have this surgery. I truly believe it was the best decision I have ever made for myself.

I am excited and positive about the future, for the first time in a VERY long time in my life. I can't wait to see how much I can lose this year. I plan on starting a morning walk routine in a week (my surgeon told me to wait one more week before starting). If I can make it through these past 6 months of medical testing, dieting, and then MAJOR surgery... I can make it through anything. I'm stronger than I ever believed I was before.

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