9.5 months post op, observations

[Numbers]

I am 9 1/2 months post op, at goal weight, and depending on which device I measure with between 11% and 17% body fat.

Still technically obese according to BMI chart, but wearing size 32 pants, medium underwear and T shirts, so I don't put much faith in that chart.

I am pretty pleased with the results.

Eating is still a "task", its not unpleasant or anything, just something I have to get done daily. I eat what ever I want, I just do not eat much any more. I often scarf down a small breakfast burrito or a egg mcmuffin for breakfast on the way into the gym. I generally eat chicken for lunch, then something for dinner, I do eat much more healthy now. But I also scarf down a piece of pizza now and then, just not 3/4 of a large pizza like I used to. I eat a couple small pieces of chocolate, or M&M's daily, no big deal. Drink a LOT of protein drinks, all that jazz.

FOR ME, about 6 months after the surgery I no longer had to think about food, diet, etc. It just came natural. I am not hungry, so I don't eat a lot. There was the stage where I would seldom eat at all, and I guess I still have a little of that stage left, but new GF is very supportive. She makes me eat, and cooks what is healthy.

I get a lot of folks asking if I am okay (implying sickness), commenting I look like a totally different person. I run a fair number of TV ads for my business and the new ones just came out, wow, they really show a difference. I tell people a year or so ago I got really, really serious about losing weight, started working with my doctor and was basically sick and tired of being fat. All of that being true I drop it at that with assurances I am healthy as a horse, happy with my progress, and feel great. Most all are encouraging, but some I can tell are resentful, I really do not care, its none of my business what others think of me.

So life is good, this tool helped get me back to what I weighed when I left military, I feel good about that. Sure, some days I miss being able to eat a lot, but its mental, not physical. Its a small thing, Something I am not going to complain about.

Hope everyone has as positive a journey as I have had. Here is to you, and your success.

[Stacy'sSleevedLife]

I like you really don't have much faith in the BMI chart. I have always wanted to be a certain size I want to put on a pair of 8's and that is my goal. I am almost there I am in a 9/10 I am almost 3 years out. I started in a 34 so I have come a hell of a long ways. Congrats on your success.

Stacy

[Kysunshine]

Congratulations!!! That is fantastic!!! I hope I can get to goal by 9 1/2 months. I have slowed down for the past two weeks or so. I need to get busy and bump those numbers up!!!

A Kentucky Girl!

[tomigyrl]

Well done, Numbers! Pics?

[Ann2]

Numbers, I'm so happy for you, others and myself who've rediscovered a fuller life.

So happy!

[Catlover]

Great Job!! It's a life changer to be sure, a very good one in my book. Continued success in all your life's journey.

[didi100]

Good for you Numbers! Love your attitude. Congratulations.