10 months Post-Op and loving life
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, 07-19-2017 at 09:39 PM (2594 Views)
I was 10 months post-op July 13 and am very pleased with myself. My husband and I took an 11 day vacation and hiked 47.7 miles (according to my Fit-bit) during those days. Not just flat trail hiking but mountain hiking. We spent our time traveling through the 5 National Parks in lower Utah starting in Arches National park and ending in Zion and hiked several trails each day. There is no way I could have done 1/3 of that this time last year. I didn't get winded from the altitude nor did my feet or legs give out on me. I enjoyed having my picture taken and in some of the pictures (my husband took of me from behind), I didn't even recognize myself.
I am not at goal and haven really slowed to a snail's pace at losing but I am still so proud of my progress and the way my body moves at this weight.
I can eat anything I want to which has been one reason fro the slow loss but as I had a lot of time in the car to reflect on my journey, I realized that I never want to go back to being miserable in that other body I once lived.
I would love to lose about 20-25 more pounds to put me at WW goal weight but if i don't lose another pound I will still be satisfied with my weight loss journey.
This surgery is by far the best thing I have done in my life. I don't come on here very often but sometimes I have to see if I can find answers to the things I struggle with by reading others victories. You guys inspire me more than you know. Thanks for being here.