Esteem Phase
Hello all,
I have been reading the posts. I have not been able to update as much as I would like. My new found energy from loss of weight and new social energy has made me a MIA from July surg board. I have been participating in more activities than ever in my life. I am trying hard to come out of that anti social-shell I lived in for many OBESE years. 
I am finding I am socializing with others more- not as shy as before to speak up or participate. THis is a new side effect I have found.
I smile more than ever and want more out of life than ever before. 
Jeez Had I known this I could have avoided anti-depressants for years.
Any one else feel they are entering a higher self esteem phase?
Been enjoying my new found freedom from physical therapy. Able to work out at my DOC's gym. Pounds are coming off at a rate of 5-10 per month. I am approximately 37 lbs from my goal and 22 from Docs Goal.
Went from a size 22 to a 12 and moving to a 10 soon.
5'6'' / 176 now...
surgery was 274
176
98
PRe-surgery was about 282 so I think overall loss is about 102-103 lbs.
No MAJOR complications to report.
Tore the PCL when I fell at 3 months out.
My new pouch is wonderful.. I can eat very well about 4 days a month.
The remainder of the month - I fill up quickly and eat very small portions.
When I do eat I choose to eat as much PROTEIN from the meal as I can then I move to the carbs- fruits/ vegs.
I am addicted to Cheesecake but when I take tums and my chewable calcium I can fight the demons of crave off.
I drink mostly coffee and just discovered a new WATER packed with Vitamins at CVS... Vitamin water all flavors and packed with good essential amino acids and vitamins. Expensive but worth it to be included in my diet going forward..just purchased 5/ $5.
No DUmping syndrome to report. I do get a little dizzy/shacky when I fall off the 3 meals a day plan with 2 snacks.
OTHER THAN THAT: I want to go to Las Vegas what is the update?
I am finding I am socializing with others more- not as shy as before to speak up or participate. THis is a new side effect I have found.
I smile more than ever and want more out of life than ever before.
Jeez Had I known this I could have avoided anti-depressants for years.
Any one else feel they are entering a higher self esteem phase?
Been enjoying my new found freedom from physical therapy. Able to work out at my DOC's gym. Pounds are coming off at a rate of 5-10 per month. I am approximately 37 lbs from my goal and 22 from Docs Goal.
Went from a size 22 to a 12 and moving to a 10 soon.
5'6'' / 176 now...
surgery was 274
176
98
PRe-surgery was about 282 so I think overall loss is about 102-103 lbs.
No MAJOR complications to report.
Tore the PCL when I fell at 3 months out.
My new pouch is wonderful.. I can eat very well about 4 days a month.
The remainder of the month - I fill up quickly and eat very small portions.
When I do eat I choose to eat as much PROTEIN from the meal as I can then I move to the carbs- fruits/ vegs.
I am addicted to Cheesecake but when I take tums and my chewable calcium I can fight the demons of crave off.
I drink mostly coffee and just discovered a new WATER packed with Vitamins at CVS... Vitamin water all flavors and packed with good essential amino acids and vitamins. Expensive but worth it to be included in my diet going forward..just purchased 5/ $5.
No DUmping syndrome to report. I do get a little dizzy/shacky when I fall off the 3 meals a day plan with 2 snacks.
OTHER THAN THAT: I want to go to Las Vegas what is the update? 
Pattiann you sound like I feel! This is a new life! I know just what you mean girl I really do.. I find that now my life is full of choices.. what to do, where to go, who to go with.. when I look at the clock I don't know where the hours in the day went. I was truly miserable before in my fat suit.. here's to all of us! 
we have come a long way.. with more to go!!
peace
Mo
we have come a long way.. with more to go!!
peace
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