7 1/2 months out

Started this journey Dec 11 2012.  Having  been the chubby kid, chubby teenager, chubby wife and then obese adult who tried everything to lose weight without success, I am so blessed to have made the decision to have the RNY.  I have had no complications, have learned so much along the way and I am embracing my new life and way of thinking about me and food and loving how I feel in this new slim body.

My personal goal was 140.  That was reached at 5 months post surgery. 80 lb weight loss by then.   At 6 months I was 138.  My dietician said I had lost 85% of my excess weight already and to start maintenance if I want.  Well,I started eating everything and anything just in small amounts and continue with all my walking and guess what?  This process works.  I still get the protein in first on a daily basis about 96% of the time, some days not as good as others but I can FEEL the difference when I don't.  I am still losing weight.  Although since adding carbohydrates such as pretzels or low carb tortillas, the weight loss really slowed so I thought.  I have been hanging around 132-133 for about 5 weeks now and I thought that is fine if that is where I end up.  

Surprise, surprise, surprise!  Today is my day to weigh and I was 129.2 lbs.  So, the system works, I don't feel deprived of anything in any way and I am still losing weight!  I have had a snack size candy bar from time to time for dessert.  I have a cookie once in a while.  I even eat half of an In n Out burger sometimes.  Had some grilled KFC the other night.  The point is I make healthy choices MOST of the time and consciously choose to have something decadent once in a while.  

The other day I really, really was craving a small milky way.  So I had a piece of fruit, then another piece of fruit, then a cracker, then something else.  So I gave in and had my small milky way and tada.... the craving went away!  I am learning that sometimes I can give in and not get overwhelmed!  It is such a new thing for me.  

Someone on here posted that food is not good or bad.  It is.  It is fuel for our bodies.  WE can elect to put premium high test fuel in or cheap old low grade in.  Up to us how we want our bodies to function.  But am I a bad person because I want some fast food or junk food?  NO I am not.  Am I a failure at this weight loss because of a choice?  NOPE.  I am a human who wants to enjoy life, love and food.  I can correct for mistakes and for bad choices!  And I do.  

Sorry this is so long but I wanted to share my excitement about having this wonderful tool and encourage those starting out.  I remember right after my surgery reading that someone went to Disneyland at 5 months post op and ate "regular" food and didn't gain and had a great time.  That was so inspirational to me.  So many on here along the way have inspired me.  It is a great source of help, hope and sometimes silliness.  But always I learn and the more I learn about me and my new lil pouch, the happier and healthier I get!  

Good luck and thanks to all for all you have given!  

Congrats on your weight loss success. Sounds like you have really adapted to the new life of post WLS.

Thanks and yes, I think I am finally able to live life without obsessing over food!  Do I still love it, absolutely! LOL.  Just not scared of it anymore.

Good luck to you on 8/13.  Keep us posted!

Love the attitude and the continued success! I agree with everything you said and try to live by those rules myself...albeit a couple weeks behind you...

Thanks, Tom!

Look at you and what a success you are!  Congrats on such an amazing journey!  Just think, this Christmas we can have turkey and stuffing and punkin pie if we want.  It may only be 3 tbsps worth but hey!  It has become about Quality not Quantity, eh?

 

Considering last holiday season was liquid only I'm good with the smaller amount. This is the first time I haven't felt deprived on a diet...calories in and calories out and a tool to assist in managing things! Congrats to you!

LOL on the liquid only last Christmas, I remember thinking I must have lost my mind not to wait to do the surgery.  Now I am glad I did then! Yep...look how far we have come.  Yay for us.

Yay!  Good for you.  I'm so happy you've had such success.  I hope to emulate you in every way. :-)

 

 

Hey Karen!  You are doing so great!  I am not sure I am one to emulate but thank you!  You sound like you are just doing fantastic, especially with a vacation and not gaining.  Here's to learning to live fully, cheers!

Thanks for sharing and a big congrats !