4 months out

Wow four months and 100 pounds to say I am happy is an understatement! I still have a long way to go about 200 pounds worth to hit my goal! I feel so accomplished and yet I am where a lot of people start their journey. Feels a little overwhelming. I still struggle to eat and drink enough. I average about 500 calories and about 32 oz of fluid a day. Not enough, I know! Working with my surgeon on this. I have an endoscopy scheadules for January 14th to stretch out any areas that are too narrow. Last night I decided to try some curry ate just the broth... Not a good idea I was miserable! Came home crawled into bed and slept it off! First time I've eaten too much! Lesson well learned! This has been by far the hardest thing I've ever done but  I would do it again in a heart beat there are so many things I can do now that I couldn't at 500 pounds! I can walk around a store and enjoy looking! Personal hygiene; well let's just say, I'm capable of taking care of that area now!(sorry if that's TMI) i am still struggling with my lower extremity lymphedema. In some ways it seems worse; not sure my legs are bigger but my gait is all off. I can walk more but I look like frankenstien as I do it. Lol I also have numbness in my legs and lower abdomen that the surgeon thinks may be related to the rapid weight loss. He admitted that he's not sure about this. So it's "wait and see" my goals for the next four months include joining a gym and going. Getting some PT for my legs and improving my diet in respect to protein and liquids. I am so blessed to have this opportunity to reclaim my life! Hope everyone has a wonderful season and may all your dreams come true

Congrats on the 100 pound weight loss in 4 months, that is absolutely amazing! Personal hygiene definitely becomes easier as the weight comes off... that is one of those NSV only some of us understand! I am also enjoying looking around the stores more, it is nice to be able to walk around and not get sweaty! I am only 3 weeks out and have only lost 30 pounds but I am already starting to feel better!