50 lbs!

Apr 04, 2009

I can't  believe I'm already down 50 lbs!  Last week at the pool, the top of my bathing suit slipped off as I started doing my laps!  It had not occurred to me up to that point that I need to start wearing smaller size clothing!

My second fill is this Wed.  Sometimes I don't think I need it and other times I can't wait.  I still have occasional "sticks" from eating too quickly or not chewing properly.  It's wonderful to feel full after a small meal, but I still can't avoid liquids before during and after meals.  I crave protein.

Tonight I was at a friend's house and had a small slice of veggie pizza.  I felt so guilty but considering that I intake very little fat it hopefully won't do too much harm.  I was warned that I would find serving sizes at restaurants shocking, but I didn't believe it until now!  Even when I order a salad, it's too much.  It annoys me that not all restaurants have balsamic vinegar or at least malt vinegar for salads instead of dressing.

My brother from Australia is coming to visit in September.  I haven't seen him in nearly 20 years and I want to be a lot slimmer by then.  I know I need to increase my activity level.  I still feel pain in my side when I lift or swim too hard, though.  My feet and legs are still too painful from the fibro to walk much.

I'm grateful for the friends that I have met through OH, as they truly understand what I'm going through.  Unless you've been obese and travelled this WLS journey, it's impossible to truly empathize.

I'm also grateful for the hope that I now have that I may actually attain AND STAY at a healthy weight for the rest of my life!  This was SO worth it.  Only wish I had done it sooner.  I'm so glad I gave myself permission to spend the money and take this journey.

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