For the past four days, I have been completely off my blood pressure medicine and my readings have consistently been 112/68 which is great for me! I plan to continue to check my blood pressure and get the blessing of my primary care physician, but I think this surgery and my weight loss has improved my health enough that I can completely stop taking any blood pressure medicine! Best. Christmas. Gift.
On another note, since Thanksgiving, I've plateaued... I am 50 lbs down with 50 more to go. And I have been dreading this moment. I was so concerned about I would be devestated when that first plateau hit. But now that it's here, I have to say that I'm actually OK with it, and I'm a little shocked! (Pleasantly that is!) I just feel far too focused on- and pleased with- what I have achieved thus far to have any disappointment! At 5 months post-op, I am halfway to my goal. I feel great. I look so much better! I'm officially in "one-der-land". I'm right on the line between regular and plus size clothes (14/16). My friends are noticing how much happier and confident I seem. So, at the end of the day, I'm over the moon that I've lost 50 lbs, and I feel like anything more than that will just be "icing on the cake" (so to speak! )
I've definitely "cheated" this Holiday season, but for the first time, I can honestly say "Starting tomorrow, I am going to be good!" and I know that I really will. It gets easier to be good when you can see the results! And I see all 50 of them! I've often joked that "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels". And you know? It's not that far off from the truth!
Happy Holidays to everyone who has taken the time to read this. My wish for you is the same as it is for myself: health, happiness and lots of time with the people you love...
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