Losing slow, nearing goal, feeling good!

I haven't put out an update in quite a while. My weight loss has slowed, but I am at least holding my own. I hit 175 about a week ago, which is 10 lbs away from my personal goal of 165. Then I crept back up to 178, fluctuating back and forth. I seem to do a lot of that. My BMI right now is 25.2, it just amazes me! Like everyone, I am strugling more with old behaviors creeping back; snacking, craving carbs. I am trying to give myself permission to give in to the urges occasionally but limit the quantity, and seem to be having some success. So if I am craving tortialla chips, I have some! Like 4. Then I close the bag and put it away. That is so different that the old days, when I would have eaten half the bag. So I still count it as a success. My body shape, wow, clothes that used to be tight, even a few months ago, are slack on me. I'm buying mostly XL, but some L clothes. Having a lot of trouble finding pants that fit, due the remaining belly flab from years of obesity, plus carrying twins, my belly got terribly stretched out. My breasts are so saggy, I would think a plastic surgeon would take me just as a charity case; anything would be an improvement. Again, I'm having difficulty finding bras that fit me well. I don't have a lot of time or patience for shopping. Work is keeping me busy, and I have been traveling frequently on business. It is nice to have bought some new business clothes that flatter my figure! Even better to meet new clients, or new colleagues, who I am not embarrassed to meet, I no longer feel that horrible self-conscious embarassment I used to feel at close to 300 lbs. That was such an awful feeling, and it is gone. No longer embarrassed to live in my own body. What a gift. Acid reflux seems to be an issue, so I'm staying on Protonix and it's working great for me. Other than that, it's my daily vitamin regimen: multi-vitamins morning and night, B12 at night, and calcium citrate chews during the day. I don't always get it all in, but I do my best. All in all, I am so grateful for WLS! It has changed my life. Even if I do gain back some weight, I am so much better off than I was before. As we approch the first anniversary of our surgeries, there is much to celebrate! Best wishes to all for continued health, weight loss, and healthy weight maintenance! Sheryl

Sheryl, Sounds like you are doing Great keep it up and stay positive. Hugs, Marcey

Sheryl~ Congrats on your success Sounds like you are doing really well and I'm glad to see that!! It helped me read your post and helped me put back into perspective that yes that this did change my life for the better, even though I haven't lost all the weight that I want~I am soooooo much better off than I was before. About the cravings, I can identify with that and I talked to the doctor about it and he said go ahead and have a few and don't deny yourself because this isn't a diet, this is a lifestyle. I just don't want to get back into those old bad habits you know. Take care! Bridgett

Congrats! You should feel proud you have done an amazing job! Keep up the good work! LisaMarie