Happy Dance
Tomorrow will be 7 months and one week post my VSG. It seems that the last ten pounds to goal are tough to shed! However, when I stepped on the scale this morning I was 149.4, which means I have a BMI considered to be in the "normal" range for the first time in more than 26 years (and even then, only briefly)! It makes the struggle for these last 9 pounds (or more, depending on how I feel when I get there), all the more worthwhile.
It's been a stressful couple of months for me in the life department, but I am so grateful that I had my surgery and this group for support. I know in the past I would have eaten myself into a coma in an attempt to deal with the all the difficult emotions, but I am finding new and healthier ways to cope with these feelings now. My current mantra is "progress, not perfection."
In many ways I am waiting for my mind to catch up to my body. As the size of my clothes continue to decrease, I often find myself thinking..."oh, this must be mislabeled!" My knees, back and feet are no longer sore and I am able to move and bend my body in ways I couldn't before. When I look in the mirror, my eyes still tend to focus on the extra skin or sagging, but once in awhile I will catch sight of my much slimmer profile in passing and can't help but smile.
I don't post or reply as often as I like (or feel I should), but a big thanks to those who do post regularly, both experienced VSG'ers and newbies. I am nervous about approaching maintenance, even with all the great advice and encouragement this board provides. Like many, I have lost and then gained back the weight so many times, that it's a deep seated fear of mine. Not that a little fear is bad...hopefully it will help to keep me on track!
HW/CW:250, SW:232. Pre-surgery: -18. Mo1: -20, Mo2: -15, Mo3: -12, Mo4: -10, Mo5: -7, Mo6: -11, Mo7: -6, Mo8: -9, Mo9: -3, Mo10: -2, Mo11: -4, Mo12: -3 GOAL of 140 REACHED IN 8 MONTHS, 8 DAYS! Current: 130
Congratulations! It is a marvelous time, isn't it!!!! I agree, a little fear isn't a bad thing for us!
There is a maintenance group that you might want to check out at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/
It isn't just for people already at maintenance....really for anyone that wants to explore the topic. A very supportive group plus a lot of old posts to learn from.
HW:361 SW:304 (VSG 12/04/2014)Mo 1:-32 Mo 2:-13.5 Mo 3: -13.5 Mo 4 -9.5 Mo 5: -15 Mo 6: -15 Mo 7: -13.5 Mo 8: -17 Mo 9: -13 Mo 10: -12.5 11/3/2015 Healthy BMI Reached! Mo 11: -9 Mo 12: -8 12/27/2015 Goal Weight Reached!
That is just super cool- and I love your mantra! Couldn't agree more by the way, as I used to be a total all or nothing type when it came to diet/nutrition. Keep the pace to lose your last little chunk, as you will be very glad you did once you get there!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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