4 Months out!

Hi all I am four months out today and figured I should post something.   I'm down 73 lbs since surgery and 83 over all.  The loss has really slowed down ( as it should ) but I am very happy with where I am right now. Life is good, I have energy to do things, I'm not as crabby as I used to be.  Food is a non issue for me anymore, I'm finally starting to "feel" hunger sensations, its wierd and I don't crave things (yea!!) Protein is still a struggle for me but every day I work at it, thank goodness its finally easier to eat! (Shakes are the bane of my existance)  Don't get me wrong I still do them cause I can only eat about 35-40 grams of protein a day, I just don't like em! I'm getting the results of my labs next thursday, wish me luck. I feel very blessed to have found such good friends here on OH, others who have gone through the same things I'm going through, people to recive support from and to give my support to also. Thanx you all!

I'm so happy for you girl and I just love when I see you because I can see the difference in you.  And girl I LOVED your skinny jeans, they rocked!!  You are doing an awesome job!! 

Aww thanks!!

you go girl   i wish you the best of luck on thursday   [my surgery date july 30]  i hope four months from there i can have your attuitude

I'm sure yours will be even better!!  Just think by next summer you will be almost a year out and totally rocking!

Jill.. You are such an inspiration to me.... I remember when you had surgery...... and then met you about a month after that! You are doing so well... I hope that I can do as well as you. Thank you talking about your struggles... and how things are getting better now. I only have one more Nut appt on July7 and my paper work goes in for jnsurance approval!  I may get surgery by the end of the summer!  I guess the rules were 6 visits... not 6 month diet. Helen

Oh Helen I do so hope that you are able to get your surgery by the end of summer!  That would just be amazing!  You have been working hard and deserve to have that hard work pay off in a big way!  Thanks for the compliments I appreciate them and I do want people to know that this is not easy... the weight dosen't just melt away overnight, I see too many posts with people who are unprepared for the reality of their life post op. Hope you have a great weekend!!

Hey great job! UGH protein shakes stink! I have not been able to tolerate them since surgery so I know how hard getting all your protein in can be, just do the best you can. You are doing so well, I wish you continued success!!

Thanks Amanda!  I've really been working at tracking my #'s lately and trying to bring up my cals.  LOL Who would have ever thought we'd be struggling to eat more??  Cracks me up.

Jill, You are doing absolutely fantastic! I am sooo proud of you. I always love to read and cheer everyones accomplishments! And thank you for always being there. If I hadn't of fallen asleep earlier I was going to call you to talk. I had a really bad night and then a bad morning. But I ended up sleeping for like 3-4 hours with my daughter. So we will be up for a while tonight....lol.  Thanks for being such a great support person! Brandy