Almost there....

The good news is that, as of yesterday, I met the 15 lb loss goal that my surgeon's office set for everyone at the start of the pre-op work.  YAY!   This brings my total loss to 56 lbs which feels great.

I had my last appointment yesterday with my surgeon.  He talked to me again about what to expect after surgery noting that I've lost quite a bit already and need to be prepared that I may not see huge losses post surgery because of it.  Although I knew that from what he said before, I'm still ALL IN.  I've lost this 56 lbs a few times and have failed to keep it off.  With the help of this tool, I feel confident I'll be 100% successful.

Next week I have hospital orientation and another weigh-in on Thursday and the following Monday (4/13), I'll be having surgery.

Three of the women who started the journey with me at the surgeon's office have had their surgeries already.  I saw them for the first time post-op yesterday.  I was really encouraged by how they felt (all of them were raving about how they weren't in pain, etc).  I was discouraged by one who kept talking about how she's drinking coffee already (we are told to avoid all coffee for 1 month post-op) and how she's craving cheeseburgers, etc.  Really she went on and on about what she misses and what she's doing that is NOT on plan (eating baby food when on liquid stages, etc).  Although I know that won't be me or how I approach things, it was discouraging to hear someone talking like that.  Not only is that not good for others to hear especially if they are struggling, it's frustrating to just listen to.  I hope she's successful, I really do.  I just don't know how she can be with that type of attitude and approach. 

I like to share a new NSVs each week just to remind myself it’s not all about the scale.  Here are my NSVs for this week:

• Our Spring Break trip was to Washington DC whi*****luded a lot of walking.  I was able to keep up the entire time with my hubby and 8 year old.  Within the 4 days we were there, my FitBit logged over 25 miles and 52 flights of stairs.  Yay me!
• At the hotel I put on my swimsuit to go to the pool with my son (something I ALWAYS dread to do since I never feel good in a swimsuit) and it wasn't horrible.  Not only was my swimsuit way too big, but I wasn't unhappy with how I looked in it. Clearly I could look better, but to not be self-conscious about how I looked in it was great.
• My size 16s are starting to feel loose.  They aren't loose enough to pull out a pair of 14s, but it won't be long.  

Here’s hoping for another successful week!  Surgery is almost here!!!!

Fist of all,amazing job !!!

Out of curiosity.....how do you qualify for the surgery when you fit in size 14/16 pants?!!! It's none of my beeswax....just being nosey :)

Hi - I guess I carry my weight well. I'm 5'3" and still over 200 lbs with a BMI that is still over 40 even after my 56 lb weight loss. Thanks!

Ahhhhh, well I am wishing you well on your journey :) VSG is the best thing I ever did for myself.....and yes you carry your weight well!! I am jealous !!! I am 5'8",198 lbs and still can't get out of size 18 due to my belly :((((

Thanks for the well wishes! Yeah, I more evenly carry my weight vs being larger in any one area. 

Congratulations, and it's great to see a post from someone in a situation so similar to mine! It is funny how people carry their weight differently -- one of my friends had VSG in December, is my same height but weighs 35 lbs less, and we're wearing the same size. I blame it on how much weight I carry in my upper arms (quickly becoming my flappy bat wings, hahaha).

Right! My friends seem to carry more around their waists where I have more issues with legs/arms!!

Wow - congratulations on your NSV's!  

As far as other folks not following the rules - especially this soon after surgery - just keep yourself on plan.  I hope for her sake she is successful too, but from my past experience those who are already trying to circumvent the surgery at that stage don't stop... that's too bad for her.  

I'm looking forward to following your journey!!

Thanks Jody - I feel the same way! I look forward to being a more regular contributor once I am post-op!

Your doing Fantastic. I agree with the others on the one that is not sticking to plan. If she is not doing it now, how will she be down the road. It is a shame they go thru this to not follow the rules. I am just a little over 3 weeks out. My first week was clear liquids only. Then I started on puree for 3 weeks. When I go back to Dr next week I should be advanced to soft foods for 2 months.