Daily Post--2/1/08

How different I look in the mirror. Sometimes I don't recognize myself because of the changes in my face.

I really am surprised as well as disgusted with myself over this but I will write it anyway....I am surprised that I feel lack of empathy when I watch heavy people eating food. I almost feel disgusted with them. I'm sorry. I really am. I don't want to feel this way but i often wonder why don't they do something about their weight? But you know, I bet there were hundreds of people that felt that same way about me before I started losing after WLS. Doesn't excuse me, though. I am so bad for thinking this way. I am trying to think positive and understand why they eat like they do. But I need more time.

Coupla things for me. Energy level and physical stamina. I can climb stairs now with no problem, also I walk faster. Its a great feeling.

For me I think it's just life in general and how much eaiser it is to do things. I guess I didn't realize just how hard things had become to do. Now I can look back and see that I was going through life not really living it to the fullest. I'm so much happier.

How quickly the weight comes off in the beginning

Im suprised sometimes that I can only eat such a small amount. I have pushed my limit a couple of times, and it was painful. Luckily I didnt throw up but I learned my lesson. Viv

Honestly I am surprised how I am even more critical of myself than before. I have this apron of fat/skin below my belly button that is smaller than before, but I notice it more now. It is really upsetting me because if it would catch up to the other areas getting smaller I could be wearing a size smaller. It is because of this apron that I have to wear baggy bottoms!

I think it is the energy that I have now. Also, that I can go up and down stairs without knee pain. The smaller clothes still amazes me. Jules

Everything! I am excited/surprised and amazed about everything! LB

I'm most surprised by my complete tolerance for pretty much everything I try. A large deciding factor in having RNY was the restriction I would be faced with when trying to eat carbs or high fat foods. Unfortunately, I can eat almost anything (very small amounts, of course) without recourse. I'm a little disappointed.