11 weeks out and down 53 lbs

On one hand I am absolutely thrilled with my progress so far. I think 53 lbs in 11 weeks is pretty good, considering I'm an insulin resistant diabetic. I take 45 untis of Lantus and 2000 mg of Glocuphage a day. I know the Glucophage is helping the weight loss if anything. The thing I wonder about is this. I had 150 cm bypassed. This is the max my surgeon does. I think it's the max any surgeon does. Anyway, that's not my problem. I feel like with this much having been bypassed that I should have lost alot more. I tend to worry too much about things. I get in my protein, water, supplements, and exercise each day. Why is it coming off so slowly? Before surgery I always ate on a diabetic diet. So, my body was no stranger to small amounts and only a few carbs. Do any of you have this problem? Ok, now to relate some of the good things. I can cross my legs like a lady. And keep them there. WOW Can wear some 22's and even some 20's. But mostly 24's since I like snug clothes. Have lost a shoe size. Never in my adult life have I worn a size 9. Even when I was smaller than I am now I wore a 10. Well, my 10's just flop around on my feet. Had to get 9's. I started Nursing School this month. Am doing really well so far. I absolutely love it. I am the happiest I have ever been in my entire life. I am completely off Zoloft and high blood pressure medicine. So, there are a lot of plus's. Thanks so much for listening to me. And I'm expecting lots of responses. I want some feedback from some of the slow losers like me. Have a great weeked!!! Huggggssss!!! Tonya Waters

I meant to say I wear 24's because I don't like snug clothes.

You go girl!!

WAY TO GO GF!!!! 53 pounds is AWESOME!!!! You might not be losing as much weight if you are working out everyday because muscle weighs more than fat...I bet you are losing MAD inches though!! Can't wait to be there with ya. Shree

WOW! 53 lbs that is grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat! You are half way to a hundred girl. I too have been a slow loser, but I think of it this way....in the past I have lost, but I always gain it back. This time no matter what, it is GONE FOREVER! I have been given this tool and I intend to use it to my full advantage. We will do this Tonya and as long as we are losing that is what matters I am so glad you are happy and enjoying nursing school and off the meds. Think of all the things you have accomplished in such a short time, you are turning your life around. You are in control and it sounds like you are doing great. I hope to meet you one day, maybe at the April 30th lunch? Kelly S

Thanks to Shree and Kelly!! Shree, I knew that your time would come. I am so happy for you. I pray that you get through this as quickly as I did and without complications. Let me know how things go. Kelly, Girl!!! LOL I keep telling myself those exact same things. And yet I'm left with that nagging question. Why am I such a slow loser? Guess I will never know. I weighed 273 this morning. I can hardly believe it sometimes. I really want to meet you in person too. I won't be able to make it to the dinner on the 30th. My funds are gone!!!! LOL Still have one more week in the month, have enough to squeak by. GAS IS RIDICULOUS!!!! Like you didn't already know. But with the 70 mile round trip I have every day, it really hurts my pockets. I hope to get to talk to you soon. I have been so busy with school and studying. But man do I love it. I am in my element. I guess I'm a nerd. LMAO Take care both of you ladies!!!! HUGGGSS!!!