Now I get it...

Life DOES become busier when weight loss happens. I find my schedule so much more full. While I try to check in daily, sometimes it doesn't happen... 

Since my surgery, I have been much more active with work, I have started school, as I am looking into a career change. I have been dating, and I am taking yoga (all things that wouldn't have happened prior to surgery) My dog is now getting the hour long walks she never did when I was 262 lbs, and well, I am just so darn busy living life, I haven't had as much time to devote to the boards as I would like. I feel guilty about it, but I have spent so many years declining invitations, hiding indoors, and feeling as though I was just sleeping my life away, I finally want to get out there. I want to be a participant in life!

To those people who supported me, gave me advice, cheered me on; and to those people who shared their stories, were open with their successes, failures, everything, Thank you! I appreciate you, and this forum. You all have been the only real, and true support I have had throughout this.

I am just feeling so much happier, and healthy. I do not feel deprived, nor do I miss or crave food. I am satisfied with what I do consume. I really do not physically feel as though I had surgery. So for those who are newly post op, struggling, better days are coming.

Today I reached my next mini goal of 189 lbs. I feel amazing.  I am wearing a size 10/12, comfortably. I have lost an astounding 15" off my waist, I feel feminine, and hourglass again, first time in at least 15 years. I am losing a steady 15 lbs per month now. And the best part is, I know it is only going to get better. 

This has absolutely changed my life.  Thanks again to all of you.

Go out and live your life, have fun, enjoy your new energy and strength.  Come back and visit every once and a while to give us updates, but you had this surgery to live, so don't feel guilty doing just that.

Thank you :) I'll try not too! 

Great to hear your are so busy now 👏 and enjoying life to the fullest.   By the way you look fabulous in the pic. 

Thank you so much! It has been life changing! 

Hey Missus ! 

I was thinking about you , and wondering what you've been up to.  You look absolutely fantastic ! I'm so glad everything is going so well . And its so good to hear that it is sustainable to the point you feel satisfied and not deprived . I think that is what a lot of people struggle with throughout this process , the thought that we are somehow sacrificing majorly in order to reach our goals . I've been doing a lot of thinking on this recently and I totally can see how I can live well and enjoy everything and still be healthy . It's a different perspective for sure . 

I can't believe the size of your tiny wee waist !! You look super hot doll !! Keep up the good work , you are a constant inspiration to me , and your latest pic and post have spurred me on even more 

Chat soon

Jax xx

Jaxie you are too cute, I seriously read this post and heard your voice and accent. 

You totally can! I honestly do not feel deprived at all. It's good to hear from you, as always :) and you are doing amazing so far, congrats! I always knew you would though. You have the best attitude ever, and are so supportive. Pretty sure everyone on the forums notices this as well.

Thank you for the always kind words! Xoxo

Congratulations! You look phenomenal! You shouldn't in my opinion feel guilty about being out and living life! If and when I lose weight I plan on going out and living life too! :) 

Thank you so much! It feels great to be comfortable in my own skin again, and hey! WHEN you lose the weight :) because it's going to happen for you too.