Progress !!

Hi all , 

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend . I just wanted to post about my progress so far . Funnily enough I'm only now really starting to see the difference. I began this process on November 25th when I started Opti and I was 320 lbs at that point . Surgery was December 16th and I went In to surgery at 294 lbs ( a loss of 26 on Opti!) . As of this morning I'm at 255 and I feel really good . I realize I have a long way to go but I've never been more committed.  Every day I find a new joy of how this WLS is the best thing I could have done , and it spurs me on for the next day . 

Last night I went out for Valentine's  dinner with my lovely hubby and son. We don't go out all that much so I haven't really had the chance to ' shop ' my own closet . So yesterday I went through and dragged out all my nice tops and stuff that I've refused to throw away over the years of my climbing weight .And I started trying things on . I was thrilled to find tonnes of stuff that either fit perfectly or was actually too big! I  love clothes and lately , in my highest weight I have really just lived in my scrubs and then home to my ' uniform ' of jammies . Never taking any pleasure in getting dressed up any more. Doing my hair and makeup was just really to get me out the door and I stopped really enjoying the process . I used to spend hours ( mostly when I was single and childless! !) experimenting on my face and hair , stupid I know but I like all that stuff ! But when you're 320 lbs , you kind of don't want to stare at yourself for any longer than necessary.  And its sad . 

Well , anyway , yesterday ....I had a great time in my bedroom! Lol .....I really enjoyed getting ready and I loved going out with my guys and I felt great about myself . I can only imagine how I will feel another 50 lbs down , or when I get in to Onederland  !!! I know I'm gonna get there . 

I made a comparison pic and posted it on my profile , I use my cell phone mostly on here and I can't figure out how to post a pic in a post . So feel free to check it out . There's not a huge difference but enough for me to feel proud of myself so far :) 

I have been so lucky and had no issues since my surgery . I've also been ' lucky ' in that I've not had much appetite so it all feels easy.  I am extremely aware of the fact that that can change , and I'm ready for that . The foods I eat will be the foods that are gonna get me through those times when appetite rears it's ugly head again . I'm very protien forward , I make a point of variation as I don't want to get bored with things . That , for me , will potentially lead me astray . I like to experiment and make dishes that are fun and enjoyable but healthy . It's hard sometimes with not much appetite but I love to cook for others , and my Hubby and son are hungry Horaces so that helps !! Lol 

Anyway , sorry for the long story ! I just felt it was time to write a little progress report . Something of a milestone for me in this rollercoaster that we are all on ! 

For the people who are at the very beginning of this , I honestly feel this is the best thing I could have done for myself . I've done tonnes of things before , like Weigh****chers ,Scottish Slimmers ,and all my own diets and excercise plans . I'm right at the point now of the most weight ever lost before . On WW the most I lost was 65 . But I've never felt this comfortable and confident that I can continue on . And get to goal . Never . Now ? I know I will . And this forum has been as huge a help to me too . I read every single day , I take note of what works , I take note of what could be up ahead as far as challenges go , and I listen to all advice given . Most of all , I just think to be honest with yourself and understand why you did this and where you want to get to . And use it as motivation along with the great tool you have been given . 

Thanks for reading guys 

Jax x

Thanks for the update. I go on Wed, so 2.5 more sleeps for me. Down 14 lbs on Opti.......I'm looking forward to this for many reasons. I started just over 300 and it was too much......good for you, good for us :)

Hey no problem ,and wow !! So close !! I'm excited for you ! You will do great , stay positive and relax and enjoy the experience . They will take very good care of you . And you'll be home in recovery and on the other side before you know it! Good luck and keep us posted xx 

Jax x

You are doing SO well, Jax! What a difference! It's so nice to read such a positive, motivated account - keep up the great work! xo

Thanks Karen , I'm so confident that I can ! With the help of you guys on here ;) So thanks for that xx Hope you are well doll xx

what a great update Jax!!  I am going to go search for your photos, but I can only imagine how good you look now! You sound great!!!  What a motivator and positive person you are :)

Aw thanks darlin ! I really try to stay positive , its the only way to be for me ! Hope you are well honey xxx 

Wow! That is such a positive, inspiring story. I feel the same way. Thank goodness such a thing exists as WLS.

Thanks love , And yes I'm so thankful for this , and so glad I made the decision to do it for myself. Hope all is good with you xx 

What an awesome update!  So great to read it!   I'll check out your pics for sure! 

Congratulations!!!  You are doing awesome!!