DarcyMad
Time for another post! 3 mos post-op.
Feb 10, 2011
Well, its been 3 months! I've reached a few milestones and am coming up on another big one! I "officially" weigh less than when I got pregnant with my son. That was 2004! As of today, I've "officially" lost 50 lbs. Half of what I wanted to lose! I know I haven't lost as much or as quickly as some but I didn't have a whole lot extra to lose. So I could think about it negatively and wish I'd lost more OR I could be the optimist and be thankful for where I'm at! I choose the latter.I'm "officially" 2 lbs from ONEDERLAND!!!! Holy cow...really?! Its literally been since 2001 since I've seen that on the scale. Really, there are days that I wouldn't know that I ever had WLS. I feel THAT good. Of course, there are the days I overdo and end up with nasty gas too but that's about the worst of it for me. Eating has become much easier. Either I've learned to slow down or my stomach can handle more. I DO drink with meals. I have heard so much from people who say don't but I do take small sips to help wash things down.
I have NEVER, EVER thrown up. Not to say that I haven't been close but it was my fault for eating too quickly. As far as WHAT I can eat - just about anything! I am not lactose intolerant. I can do small amounts of sugar in coffee and oatmeal. Some floury things are ok and others are not. I ate a donut yesterday with no negative repercussions but a dinner roll about did me in! I always think its just easier not to mess and try other types of flour. I can do whole wheat stuff, breads and noodles and also quinoa is a good flour and makes a really yummy noodle! The one thing I cannot do in large amounts are sugar alcohols. I ate an Atkins-type bar with 11g of sugar alcohols and thought I'd pop. I was so blown up that I couldnt' even eat dinner.
I've lost plenty of inches. I haven't gone down TOO many sizes because the last place I'm losing is my tummy! So the pants are baggy but fit in the waist....exasperating! I have to remember to stop, breathe and have patience. My time will come! I'm going to be going back to the gym and I'm really excited about that! For once, I'm looking forward to exercise because I finally have the energy to do it. I can chase my 5 year old and actually keep up! Even HE notices that I'm losing weight.
All in all, I couldn't be happier with the surgery I chose. My co-morbs are gone and I feel absolutely wonderful. I thank God and all the people on this website for helping me make this difficult, but good, life choice!
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About Me
Cedar Park, TX
Location
22.7
BMI
Surgery
11/17/2010
Surgery Date
Jul 22, 2010
Member Since
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