I realize it has been forever since I updated this blog. It wasn't that I didn't have anything to say. Or that I didn't have time. I think it was because I felt like most of what I would say would be complaining.
I can't believe that my surgery was over two months ago. It has been a rough two months. I won't lie and say I haven't regretted my decision more than once. I have.
Eating has become more of a chore than ever before. I actually dread it. And I very rarely enjoy it.
That being said - would I do it again? Absolutely. I know this will get easier - I am just not a very patient person.
The details:
Surgery date was August 21, 2012. That was 11 weeks ago today. I am currently 100 lbs lighter than I was at my highest lifetime weight. That doesn't mean I have lost 100 lbs since my surgery. At my 2 month checkup - my official weight loss was 49 lbs. I had lost 36% of my excess body weight. I was disappointed, but my surgeon was thrilled. He explained that he wouldn't have expected me to be at the 36% mark until my third month. He said since my BMI was ONLY 41, my weight loss would be much slower than someone who weighed considerably more than I did.
Before Surgery:
Pant size: 26 Tall
Shirt size: 3x to 5x
Bra size: 48D
Glucose level: 225ish
Currently:
Pant size: 18 Tall
Shirt size: Large to 1x
Bra size: 42C
Glucose level: 90 to 110
I honestly don't miss my Diet Coke as much as I thought I would. I have not had one piece of candy, cookie or pastry since my surgery. No ice cream either. I don't even crave these things.
I do crave carbs. More than anything. I want potato chips, bread and potatoes. Pasta! I am learning to live without these things.
My new mantra: I need to drink more fluids. Eat more protein.
More to come. Soon.
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