It's All About Attitude

[Halfmoonslider]

I've read quite a few "this is really hard" stories here just lately and wanted to share a positive. I had surgery on December 4th in Mexico. I went into this with a "no excuses, no fail" attitude I had successfully applied to some other things in my life. (Funny I found I needed more help with the weight ) Surgery is never fun and I expected discomfort. I never felt pain but was uncomfortable as I expected in decreasing degrees during the last month. Eating and drinking was uncomfortable, but not intolerable. I stuck to the liquid plan and frankly it was pretty easy. My point is I expected a great outcome and it's coming true. I am NEVER hungry. I have to eat when I feel empty inside. I treat food like a prescription. I quit drinking alcohol. I so enjoyed my Sailor Jerry and diet, but I set Jerry adrift. I've lost 46 lbs as of this post (12 pre-op) and I'm playing golf again and walking 3 miles a day and looking forward to lifting in a couple weeks. I just had scrambled eggs (Egg Beaters) and melted cheese for lunch. I'll have a Muscle Milk protein shake for a snack and I'll have some kind of soup for dinner and a lite yogurt during the day when I feel like it. My point is to remember why you came to this decision in the first place and look forward to an incredibly better and healthy life. Many of you have long before me, and I know I am too.

[lidibear]

I completely agree. So much of this journey is mental. No one can succeed, even with the sleeve, if you don't set your mind on what you want to accomplish. I refuse to fail. I am loving every moment, even the workouts. I never thought I could do p90x and I am killing it!
Good luck on your journey. You are doing awesome!

[Busybee]

I couldn't agree more. Attitude is sooo important to success! Keep up the hard work and you will be successful!!!

[barrbdoll]

I agree as well! I had my surgery in April and I have to say that a good 90% of the journey is mental. You truly have to retrain your brain after this surgery. Actually... I started before my surgery. I frequented the forums and learned as much as possible. I understood BEFORE surgery that stalls happen so I didn't freak out when the my weight loss stopped for a few weeks. I knew about the possibility of reflux, the growling of my belly, etc.. Here I am... 8 1/2 months after my surgery and I am down 120lbs!!! Having my sleeve surgery was the absolute best decision that I have EVER made!! I feel amazing and haven't had one single issue! I feel so blessed and fortunate!!!

All the best!!!

[marilynlw]

You are doing a great job and I'm sure the positive attitude will carry you thru to you goal of a healthier life.

[Its_Me]

Great post!