2 months post-op

Feb 03, 2015

Two months post-op and I can look back at the last 8 weeks with a sigh of relief. It has been an exceedingly difficult time. Personally, there has been a real gamut of changes spiced with a great deal of stress. Its proven to not be the best VSGers' dieting adjunct.

Depending on whose scale I use, I am down 40 lbs in 8 weeks. Its no where as amazing as what I've seen and heard of, and has been a sore spot for me. Regardless, I know its success. That's 40 lbs I'll never see again, but I was hoping for a much more significant weight loss. I know this is a marathon and not a sprint but darn it, why couldn't I be on board with those that loose 160 lbs in the first four months?! My surgeon is ok with it, but wants to see it doubled by my next appointment in 6 weeks. I wouldn't mind that either. In fact, I have to loose about 32 lbs/month to be able to fit in an international airplane seat to visit hubby in the middle east this summer. I've been told that's an unrealistic goal. In reality, it is what it is. There is nothing I can do differently. 

My diet has little to no carbs in it. I still use protein powder to supplement my diet because I just cant eat enough to make up the prescribed 80 grams of daily protein. I have been rather slow about incorporating solids into my diet. I've noticed a conflict between feeling hungry, full and uncomfortable, so my surgeon suggested I go on a PPI for 2 weeks at a time to see if that is the issue. 

For exercise, while we wait for the gym to open up, my son and I walk 3-4 times a week, about 2-3 miles at a times. We've developed some awesome play lists.

My goals from here on out are to stay focused on building strength, stamina and maintaining consistent weight loss. I've started logging my diet and use a pedometer. It really brings it all home that way. 

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