Mixed Feelings
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, 06-13-2018 at 08:35 AM (2475 Views)
Well, today marks the official 7 month day since I had my life altering surgery. I called this Mixed Emotions because, when I stepped on the scale today, I had only lost 6 pounds this past month. Kind of disappointing. Now I know the days are gone when I am loosing 10+ pounds each month. I was just a little shocked as it felt like I was on point all month, and to view such small results is a little disheartening. Oh well, I will get over it! I have had some amazing things happen in the past 7 months though. Look at me before:
And now look:
I have to look at the positives:
Down 146 lbs
Gone from a very tight size 48 jeans to a size 38 jeans.
More energy than I know what to do with.
Shirt size from a 4XL to now a 2xl or, depending on the shirt XL.
My kids have never know me the size I am now. It is fun to see there enjoyment in my success as well.
Sleep Apnea is way under control!
Blood Pressure medication gone.
Lots of things to be happy about!
I have been averaging between 800 to 100 calories a day with between 80 and 100 grams of protein. I think I am going to take Christie's advise for pushing through a stall and bump up my calories to 1200 per day and always get over 100 grams protein per day. Hopefully that will carry me down the home stretch toward my newly established goal weight by my doctor of 225 lbs.
Any other advise would be greatly appreciated as I know there other people that have gone through the same thing.
Also, something I never saw coming is the body image thing. Several things. I still see the Fat Guy in the mirror. How long does that take to go away or to see yourself for who you actually have become. I also am REALLY not liking he way my body is looking. Almost just as embarrassed as much as I was before, just for different reasons. I don't know. I as sure there are many psychological things going on in my head that I don't understand, but just looking for some advice or coping mechanisms.
Not many negative and even those are not really negatives, just something I am not used to dealing with.
Here's to an even more awesome second half to me first year of the VSG life. Can't wait to see what is in store for the future.