Our daily bread- I mean protein!

At almost 7 months out , this is what I know:

I am happier eating on my terms- home and work.

I really don't like eating out anymore. It is just too much food even with ordering just appetizers. One bite can make the difference between a good meal and not so good.

i think my head is really starting to change- I really am starting to view food as fuel and think before I eat it how it will help me reach my protein goals for the day.

i wish I had done this before now.  At 64 I had a lot of time wasted not feeling well and not being able to do things I wanted to do.  However, ever forward for myself and family...

It has been at least 30 years since I weighed in the 140's.

My husband likes the slim me.  I think I am truly happier.  I don't have the weekly or daily worry of what am I going to do about my weight. I feel more confident .  I am leaving my present job after 23 years and going to work in my husband's business- from managing a surgical practice to selling equipment for water treatment plants.  ( nice term for sewerage equipment!).

i am happy today!  I can handle stress better.  I am not perfect -I am human.  

Thanks for listening.

Nancy

Hi Nancy,

I am also 64, and I'm about 9 months out, and I share many of your feelings.  It is wonderful that you've found a new balance in your life with your eating and your work. 

It is so nice to have more health and energy.  I wish you the best in your journey.

Carol

Thanks, Carol.  I am a firm believer in age is only a number.  Let's see what we can do!

Great job working that sleeve!  It is a shame that some of us had to wait so long to figure it out (I'm 53).  Good luck in your new business venture!

Thanks Sandy.  I think I shoudl be nervous.  I am giving up my job- you know the one with the paycheck evey 2 weeks.  I should be nervous but I just don't feel that.

You need to take some risks in life to have great success, as you know already from having VSG.  You'll rock the new job!

That was very inspiring to me Nancy. I will be 50 in August. I haven't had the surgery yet but am in the process. I love this forum because there is good advice here and it keeps me hopeful, uplifted and on a positive path and makes me feel that I too can succeed at this. Thanks for sharing.

Dawn-

You won't regret this decision.  It is a life changer - in agood way!

Nancy

I had my sleeve on 12/3. I feel great! I am 53 but I am told that I look younger. Why not have a body that is healthy and represents who I am! Someone who is young minded and healthy! I appreciate every moment of my post surgery time. I learned that I can change and make choices about my food! Food is becoming fuel for me! It feels great to feel that way! I would not change a minute of the last two months! 

I also am told that I look  younger since the surgery.  I am blessed with good skin and no gray hair! I think the youth goes from inside out!