3 month update!!!!!
My gosh! There's so much to say on my 3 month anniversary of my surgery. Today, I really want to start with the good stuff because I'm very, very happy about the good stuff.
I know I've been losing a lot of inches. I can't seem to keep up with the new clothing sizes - everytime I dig around in my "small" clothes it seems that something new fits. And when I put on my current clothes I find myself pulling my pants up all day or seeing myself in a mirror and wondering what I was thinking putting on something that big.
For my 3 month update I took all of my measurements again. I haven't taken the full set since the night before my surgery. Overall, I've lost over 26" of fat! I've lost 4 inches on my bust (I think maybe that is more saggy boobs than anything), almost 7" on my waist, 6 1/2" off my hips, and 2" around me neck. I've also lost at least a couple of inches of each of my thighs and arms (arms are really hard to tell because my bat wings are going to be gi-normous!)
As I have mentioned to many before, I put my scale away on 8/25 after I *finally* went down to 399 pounds. I was so frustrated because I weighed 430 on the day of my surgery and it took me 2 1/2 months to lose 30 friggin pounds. I was so angry and mad that I had to make a commitment to put the scale away and focus on the positive aspects of my life. And I kept that commitment. Today, as promised, I got out my scale to weigh myself. I was expecting based on my previous experience to still be in the 390s but I was hopinig for the 380s. Drum roll please - my weight this morning was 365!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I was not paying attention to my weight loss - I became a member of the century club! Exactly. On my 3 month anniversary I have officially lost 100 pounds!!!!!! I cried. What everyone said was true - the weight loss starts slow and when it starts it goes like crazy - I've lost another 30+ pounds in less than 3 weeks. My advice to every other frustrated soul, put your scale away.
Last happy news - I have had *no* physical complications from surgery. I rarely vomit, nothing has gotten stuck, no other complications. A little Vitamin D deficiency but that just adds another supplement to my life, nothing major.
On the flip side - I am really struggling with depression since the surgery. I cry a lot, feel alone and hopeless, get angry, have trouble sleeping, and have no desire to eat or drink or take care of myself. It is *all* hormonal as a result of the weight loss. My life has never been better and so the fact that I feel so cruddy is all related to the excess hormones being released as my body loses the pounds.
I have hit the phase of my weight loss where very few things taste good and I rarely want to eat. I indulge in that desire to not eat too often and I think that has probably contributed to my weight loss as of the last few weeks. I do my best every day to make the best choices that I can for protein, but a lot of proteins make my stomach spasm and I often end up crying my way through the meal because I get so frustrated that I have to fight my body to do the right thing. My favorite foods right now are salads with deli meat and cheese in them, tacos and fajitas (especially with sour cream to help the meat go down easier), chili, and carbs (I adore RF cheez-its and baked potato chips and pretzels). So, as you can see, I really need to work on improving my diet. Right now, honestly, I'm struggling so much with the depression that I am just happy to eat any foods. Like I said, I try to make the best choices that I can every day and they're honestly pretty good choices in the end, but there will be room for improvement once I get my emotions under control.
I'm a lot more active than I used to be. I posted about most of my activity gains in my 10 week post op so I won't repeat them again. I will need to add a more formal exercise routine to my life - also once I get my emotions under control.
I should mention - I do have an appointment for some medication treatment for the depression in mid-October. I've been against antidepressants since having bad experiences with them as an adolescent but my life has become extremely difficult with this depression so I'm going to take one until my weight stabilizes. I cannot live like this. Hopefully the Dr. will have a cancellation before my appointment because I am only willing to see him since he specializes in mental health issues with post-op WLS people.
How do I get a century club card?
I know I've been losing a lot of inches. I can't seem to keep up with the new clothing sizes - everytime I dig around in my "small" clothes it seems that something new fits. And when I put on my current clothes I find myself pulling my pants up all day or seeing myself in a mirror and wondering what I was thinking putting on something that big.
For my 3 month update I took all of my measurements again. I haven't taken the full set since the night before my surgery. Overall, I've lost over 26" of fat! I've lost 4 inches on my bust (I think maybe that is more saggy boobs than anything), almost 7" on my waist, 6 1/2" off my hips, and 2" around me neck. I've also lost at least a couple of inches of each of my thighs and arms (arms are really hard to tell because my bat wings are going to be gi-normous!)
As I have mentioned to many before, I put my scale away on 8/25 after I *finally* went down to 399 pounds. I was so frustrated because I weighed 430 on the day of my surgery and it took me 2 1/2 months to lose 30 friggin pounds. I was so angry and mad that I had to make a commitment to put the scale away and focus on the positive aspects of my life. And I kept that commitment. Today, as promised, I got out my scale to weigh myself. I was expecting based on my previous experience to still be in the 390s but I was hopinig for the 380s. Drum roll please - my weight this morning was 365!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I was not paying attention to my weight loss - I became a member of the century club! Exactly. On my 3 month anniversary I have officially lost 100 pounds!!!!!! I cried. What everyone said was true - the weight loss starts slow and when it starts it goes like crazy - I've lost another 30+ pounds in less than 3 weeks. My advice to every other frustrated soul, put your scale away.
Last happy news - I have had *no* physical complications from surgery. I rarely vomit, nothing has gotten stuck, no other complications. A little Vitamin D deficiency but that just adds another supplement to my life, nothing major.
On the flip side - I am really struggling with depression since the surgery. I cry a lot, feel alone and hopeless, get angry, have trouble sleeping, and have no desire to eat or drink or take care of myself. It is *all* hormonal as a result of the weight loss. My life has never been better and so the fact that I feel so cruddy is all related to the excess hormones being released as my body loses the pounds.
I have hit the phase of my weight loss where very few things taste good and I rarely want to eat. I indulge in that desire to not eat too often and I think that has probably contributed to my weight loss as of the last few weeks. I do my best every day to make the best choices that I can for protein, but a lot of proteins make my stomach spasm and I often end up crying my way through the meal because I get so frustrated that I have to fight my body to do the right thing. My favorite foods right now are salads with deli meat and cheese in them, tacos and fajitas (especially with sour cream to help the meat go down easier), chili, and carbs (I adore RF cheez-its and baked potato chips and pretzels). So, as you can see, I really need to work on improving my diet. Right now, honestly, I'm struggling so much with the depression that I am just happy to eat any foods. Like I said, I try to make the best choices that I can every day and they're honestly pretty good choices in the end, but there will be room for improvement once I get my emotions under control.
I'm a lot more active than I used to be. I posted about most of my activity gains in my 10 week post op so I won't repeat them again. I will need to add a more formal exercise routine to my life - also once I get my emotions under control.
I should mention - I do have an appointment for some medication treatment for the depression in mid-October. I've been against antidepressants since having bad experiences with them as an adolescent but my life has become extremely difficult with this depression so I'm going to take one until my weight stabilizes. I cannot live like this. Hopefully the Dr. will have a cancellation before my appointment because I am only willing to see him since he specializes in mental health issues with post-op WLS people.
How do I get a century club card?"Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground" - T. Roosevelt
Congratulations on reaching the Century Club! Putting the scale away and not obcessing about the numbers sounds like a good way to take off the pressure we all tend to put on ourselves.
So sorry to hear about the depression. I hope you can get some relief soon. The meds have come a long way over the years.
So sorry to hear about the depression. I hope you can get some relief soon. The meds have come a long way over the years.
29 lbs lost preop 
Great job! I'm very happy for you...you are on your way.
Just a quick note on the depression and feeling blue. You stated that it's ALL hormones. While I do agree that a degree of it is hormones (high degree, low degee, I don't know) I found that I had to learn new ways to deal with life in general after surgery. I couldn't turn to my old standby food, so of course I was crying, depressed, lashing out - I don't know how to cope with life without food. What has worked for me (and believe me, I'm still learning, working and messing up more than I do it right!) is counseling with an addictions therapist and Overeaters Annonymous, a 12-step program. Of course, my dose of Paxil helps wonders too! LOL
In any event, today is your day, girl. Great work and I'm proud of you!
Jana
Just a quick note on the depression and feeling blue. You stated that it's ALL hormones. While I do agree that a degree of it is hormones (high degree, low degee, I don't know) I found that I had to learn new ways to deal with life in general after surgery. I couldn't turn to my old standby food, so of course I was crying, depressed, lashing out - I don't know how to cope with life without food. What has worked for me (and believe me, I'm still learning, working and messing up more than I do it right!) is counseling with an addictions therapist and Overeaters Annonymous, a 12-step program. Of course, my dose of Paxil helps wonders too! LOL
In any event, today is your day, girl. Great work and I'm proud of you!
Jana
Congrats on the weight loss and the will power to stay away from the scale. that will be important as the months pass.
While I didn't deal with the depression you are experiencing, I do know that a regular exercise routine will help with those emotions. The endorphins that are produced during exercise do wonders for my moods which swing madly back and forth!
While I didn't deal with the depression you are experiencing, I do know that a regular exercise routine will help with those emotions. The endorphins that are produced during exercise do wonders for my moods which swing madly back and forth!
kathsum
Thanks for the great words of encouragement everyone! I know that I need to get into more exercise and that I will feel better when I do - I'm sure you all know that sometimes these things are easier said than done. Now that fall is here I think I will be more inspired to go for walks around the neighborhood and once I graduate in December I'll have nothing but time to exercise.
And, Jana, you are right in that I do have to learn how to live life differently than I did before and that is something that I'm trying to figure out. Now that I'm 100lbs. lighter, what types of things do I want to do to enjoy myself?
The medication will help me take the edge off of the depression hopefully and I'll continue to work on the other issues. It's a good thing that *I* am an addictions counselor, AND I work with a therapist weekly, and I have really great skills and a terrific support system to help me get through. I couldn't be more excited about my future (depression aside)!
And, Jana, you are right in that I do have to learn how to live life differently than I did before and that is something that I'm trying to figure out. Now that I'm 100lbs. lighter, what types of things do I want to do to enjoy myself?
The medication will help me take the edge off of the depression hopefully and I'll continue to work on the other issues. It's a good thing that *I* am an addictions counselor, AND I work with a therapist weekly, and I have really great skills and a terrific support system to help me get through. I couldn't be more excited about my future (depression aside)!
"Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground" - T. Roosevelt
WOW! Thats awesome results. CONGRATS!! I am happy to hear you are doing well, except for the depression, but you have a handle on that, so kudos to you! I truly hope you don't indulge in the cheez-its or pretzels & chips on a regular basis. The carb addiction is very real and can sabbotage your new good eatting habits. Ibelieve you know that & will continue with your success. Hang in there. HUGS Jeanine
Happy Anniversary!!! What an inspiring post! Congratulations!! it is so Awesome that you are down 100lbs on the day! I'm so happy for you and woohoo! 
What are you doing to celebrate? Good for you for being able to put that scale away and leave it there! I am glad you have decided to get some meds to help you through this transition period, it will get better. I think you are doing great! I've been wanting to get my measurements but I'm seven weeks out and I still haven't done that!
See Kathleen Screen for YOUR CENTURY CARD !!!! woohoo!!!!
Diane
What are you doing to celebrate? Good for you for being able to put that scale away and leave it there! I am glad you have decided to get some meds to help you through this transition period, it will get better. I think you are doing great! I've been wanting to get my measurements but I'm seven weeks out and I still haven't done that!
See Kathleen Screen for YOUR CENTURY CARD !!!! woohoo!!!! Diane
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