Hello,

On Wednesday 12/19, I will be 3 weeks out and it has been journey, a good one. Let me give you updates:

Starting Weight: 240

Current Weight: 223.5

Weight loss total: 16.5

Height: 5'8"

I have had a good recovery, no problems and returned to work at Day 6 after surgery. I have a sedentary job, but have been attending a lot of conferences and have been doing a lot of walking. I continue to struggle with how much I can eat and knowing when I am full. I am still trying to figure this part out, but I know that it will come.

Exercise

I exercise a minimum of 4 days a week for 30 or 40 minutes.

Scars

They are healing quite well and are small. I have one in my belly button and 4 others. The drainage spot is the largest scar and is not that big. I am waiting until next week to start mederma. I get majority of my vitamins in, but there are a lot.

Pain

None.

Sex

No real drive and a bit moody (husband not happy).

Feelings

Head hunger is real. I realize now more than ever how large a part food played in my life. I miss it and there are so many things I want/miss. However, I notice how good it feels to be able to fit in the clothes in my closet and I am overjoyed. I know that in time, I can eat some of those things in, just in smaller quantities. I appreciate not being that hungry and not feeling the need to give up and dig in. It's hard, but worth it.

More to come next week.