Today is 15 weeks since I had VSG. Tomorrow is one of my follow up appointments. I have pretty well settled into my new ways and it feels good. Here's the details:
WEIGHT: I am down 63 lbs. My weight is 188.8 down from 252. I am finally a starting to "feel" the weight loss.
SIZE: I am in a 16 down from a 20/22. I could wear a 14 but I am comfortably wearing a 16 for now. Most tops I am buying are a Large. This is super exciting for me.
FOOD: I am keeping the carbs down but not keeping track or anything. I am eating 3 times a day and having my protein scoop in my coffee. This is great because then I don't need sugar or creamer :). I do enjoy a chip or a snack or a bite of something yummy if I want it.
EXERCISE: I so need to be getting better at this. I have done a bit of running but nothing steady. I know it's good for me and I need to do it more. I also need to get into some simple weight lifting with dumbbells. There is no reason not to. I am just being lazy and procrastinating.
HOW I FEEL: most days I have a ton more energy than I used to. Keeping the carbs and sugars down are definitely helping with this. My confidence is starting to increase and I am enjoying the differences in me.
STRUGGLES: One of the biggest things that remains an issue for me is knowing when to stop eating. I know what my portion sizes should be. I know to eat slow. Yet it's a struggle for me most days. I eat fast and too much , which seems like a ridiculous amount compared to how much I used to eat. And although I am thankful that I get a full feeling in my belly, that is not how it should be. I should not eat until discomfort. This is something I am working on. It's quite eye opening for me that my love of food and how I eat so fast is not really "normal". You would think being full would be a great thing to achieve after eating so little. But for me, there is usually a bit of sadness that I am full and a desire to eat more even though I am full. Very eye opening.
For now I take it day by day, meal by meal but I am less focused on eating than I used to be. I have adjusted into my mew lifestyle and I hope it continues to be smooth down the road. I have had several people come up and ask me about my experience. They are obese and considering surgery. What works for one isn't for everyone but I am glad to share my journey.
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Keep sharing! And just because you had surgery, doesn't mean you don't face the same struggles that I face. Learning not to eat to past full, keeping sugar and carbs to nill...we're still the same, you're just making quicker progress than me! :) Happy for you! Proud of you!
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