My one year doctor visit
Well August 29th was my one year surgiversary. It's been a CRAZY year and a WILD ride! I've done really well and I'm very proud of all I've accomplished. I never dreamed that I would look or feel like I do today. I had my one year check up with the doctor this past week and he said all my vitamin levels were good. I only had one problem. My protein level was VERY low and he said I was in a chronically malnourished state. Yikes! He said I must eat more protein or start back with protein shakes and eating protein bars but I must find a way to get in my protein. I just don't care about eating protein but I know it's important. He said I didn't need to loose anymore weight. When you have been overweight as far back as you can remember, hearing those words seem so funny. It was like "Is he saying that to ME?" In my mind, I still think I'm fat. Does anyone else feel that way once you've made it to your goal? And why do we do that? How do we STOP thinking we're still fat? Does a person really ever escape obesity in their mind or will my mind always be fat? I saw myself in a mirror the other day while I was out shopping and moved out of the way because I thought someone else was standing next to me and I was in the way and when I moved out of the way, I realized no one was there. It was MY reflection in the mirror that I saw! LOL That person was thin. Couldn't of been me. lol But it was!! I know I'm rambling but I'm just thinking out loud. I do that alot. Just wondering if any one out there has ever felt like I do...and how do I STOP feeling like I'm still fat? Why can't I wrap my brain around that?
Vicky
Vicky
"Life is too short not to be happy."
CONGRATULATIONS Vicky!!!!! You know...just today at Donna's memorial service Karla remarked about the space we had left between us. We do still think "fat", but I don't know how to stop. I know that I need to lose a bit more weight, but, I am happy with me. The only thing, like you, I wish my head and eyes could see what I really look like. I see clothes and think, "that would be too small", but it fits. Maybe one day we will see us as we are. You have a great week and I am so proud for you. You have done a GREAT job!!!!
Happy Surgiversary! It is hard to wrap your mind around the weight loss. I will pick up a shirt and think "i can't wear that it's way too small for me" and then i'll put it on and i'll be swimming in it, it's huge. My brain just hasn't caught up with my body and i'm not sure it ever will.
You've done an amazing job and you look great..keep up the good work and push that protein! Hope Dr. M was doing well.
~Heather
You've done an amazing job and you look great..keep up the good work and push that protein! Hope Dr. M was doing well.
~Heather
Congratulations!!! 
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