Day 16: -21 pounds
Thought I would post an update. Started soft foods yesterday. Runny mashed potatoes (about 1 tablespoon) never tasted so good! This liquid diet is strange for me. I am still battle the blues, too. Calling a therapist tomorrow. I think it would be good for me to deal with my issues as I am losing. Shedding my "fat coat" as I call it.
I started working out with my trainer again. As long as I keep hydrated with gatorade I do pretty well during the workouts.
My husband is going through the process for MGB surgery now too. He only has 65 to 70 lbs so his surgery will be modified for him. He has quite a few co-morbidities though. So after much talking, we agreed it would be best for him. Now that the surgery shoe is on the other foot, I am worried about him. Natural, I guess. But he has battled with his weight with more unhappiness and struggle than even I have, so I have to honor his decision, just has he honored mine.
Whats weird: I can still feel my new stomach. Not pain per se, but it's just "there". Can't really explain it.
The Current and Sassy Me
My Story
November 22, 2005, I had a gastric bypass surgery called the Mini Gastric Bypass. I weighed 292 pounds. (My highest weight was 311 pounds.) I had struggled with the idea of surgery until I read the facts: that the percentage of people who had over 100 pounds to lose that lost it, and kept it off was nil. I was slowly dying.
I lost 147 pounds and my life has changed in so many ways. I am the person I was meant to be. Recently, I started to forget where I came from and lost track and gained some weight back. But like the Phoenix, I rise from the ashes and renew myself. The Warrior returns. Join me as I battle this war, and win.
If I can do this, so can you!
2 comments:
talking to someone about the emotions involved with WLS is very important... so is getting involved with a support group, even an online group. i've been to several i found out about from obesityhelp.com it's nice having other people out there to talk to that have been in the same place!
I agree that working out the mental issues during this time is very important. On another note, I can still feel my stomache too. It is really weird. Good luck with your journey and hour husband too.
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