Kimpossible318
10 weeks post-op UPDATE!
by , 11-25-2013 at 10:42 AM (2404 Views)
I seriously cannot believe it has been 10 weeks already. I know they say time flies the older you get, but sheesh....maybe I need it to slow down a little.
Again, I apologize for not being as active on here as I was. This is the time of year where work gets a little cRaZy and my travel schedule gets ramped up. I just got into town last Tuesday night late and I leave again this coming Wednesday. Oy!
So here are my thoughts about being sleeved thus far:
It's so weird because I still have wants. Like if a menu has beef stroganoff on it I think....yummmmm....beef stroganoff, but the truth of the matter is it would be a total waste for me to order it because 1/8 of it later and I'm stuffed. At this point in time, the best food for me to order is either soup, chili, or just to eat off of other people's plates unless perhaps there is a small plate/appetizer that works. On Saturdays, my family goes out to eat together. I typically do the soup or chili thing, but this time I got Thai shrimp lettuce wraps and just ate all the shrimp and a little bit of the diced up mango. It was delicious!
I never did lose my sweet tooth like some people and I discovered that a cookie goes down very easily, so unlike meat. How messed up is that?!
So, if you haven't gathered, I still struggle with my meat. While in Chicago, I got sick twice. Both times I can probably attribute to eating too fast or not chewing enough before swallowing. You think I'd have it all figured out by now, but nope....not yet. Still a work in progress.
Oh...guess what?! I didn't need a seat belt extender on my flights to and from Chicago. That made me so happy. Also, there was room to spare. If that isn't validating, I don't know what is!
I've also been able to say "goodbye" to the 300s. I'm now working my way down the 290s. You may recall that once I get down to 250 I can get the big trampoline for my backyard that I've always wanted. Can't wait!
Something interesting is that I can totally tell when I'm going to have a nice weight loss because I get hungrier. Is that weird, lol? I'll eat more frequently and whatnot and then BAM lose 2 lbs all the sudden.
I'm still eating somewhere between 500-700 calories a day and I'm trying my hardest to get all my protein through food, though I have found some protein bars that help. I still like the shakes, but they are just a hassle sometimes so often I'll just drink some milk (lactose free). I figure that 12 grams helps.
I almost forgot to mention that I finally got my energy back about 3 weeks ago. I can go like the energizer bunny from morning to night on such little calories. I feel like I can conquer the world, lol!
Well the only other thing I can think to tell you about is my actual weight loss....as of this morning, I'm down 53.8 lbs and that makes me a happy camper.
Hope everyone is doing well!
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