7 Weeks post op. Really? is that all?

May 05, 2016

I cant believe that it is only  7 weeks post op.  I must be counting wrong.  But every time i go back to the calendar i come up with 7. 7 weeks. Not sure i have ever lost 21 lbs in 7 weeks before. Maybe on ww i was losing 3 lbs a week, but i never usually went past 4 or 6 weeks. 

I feel like the weight loss is slow.  My doctor and nurse say its just fine.  3lbs a week will be around 78lbs in 6 months.  I think i can handle that. More imporantly, i think my BODY can handle that.  Coming off at an okay pace should help  sustain the long term weight loss.

I may not be overly thrilled about the weight loss but my Non Scale Victories are off the Charts.

Lets take a look

1. I FEEL fantastic. Emotionally and physically. That wretched fatigue is gone- the 3pm i needanaprightthissecond has moved to Saturday afternoon- I better take a nap (some times 2 hours!)
2. I feel like i take up less space in the world.  I sit on an airplane seat and my booty doesnt touch both arm rests, the tray table is away from my belly, my belt has some room on it. 
3. Clothes. I am wearing smaller sizes. down from 18 to 16 and some regular Large tops not jsut XL. Put on a bra today that i havent worn in 3 years. 
4. Photos- i am allowing people to take photos of me again.  pls note- i am not that much smaller but i no longer loathe myself.  I have been working on loving kindness towards myself for the past 8 months and i really feel like i like myself more
5. I am saying YES again! Yes to vacations, to girls nights, to field day at my daughter's school, to evenings out. I am going out again, without angst, without looking in the mirror and having that battle of " i look awful" 
6.  I am aware of everything i put in my mouth. I am more mindful.  I know that if i go off plan, its not over and i do not have to do a death spiral into convincing myself i am sabotaging everything, i just move on. I allow myself a forkful of a cake on a special occasion. some how, a fork full does it for me, bc i know there will be fork fulls at different times in my life. 
7. My brain is clearer.  I am more focused at work. The protein and healthy fats are helping my brain cells. The lower carb lifestyle is helping me with level energy throughout the day.
8. my nurse case manager things i am not eating enough. HA HA HA . first time in my life anyone has told me that.

This surgery is bigger than just the weight loss. Coupled with therapy, recovery work, reading, meditating, praying, my whole being has turned around. I am filled with joy and hope and excitment again. 

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