I went in for my first fill Wednesday. I had this goal of losing 30 lbs by my first fill. I stepped on the scale, and I had lost 24. I made a COMPLETE fool of myself. I was so disappointed, that by the time they sat me in the little room, I was in tears. My dh was trying to calm me down when my doctor walked in. He was baffled at my reaction. It was cute, he got this really stern look on his face, and asked me if I was supposed to worry about losing weight the first 4 weeks after surgery?? I admitted, I wasn't. Then he told me the fact that I had lost 24lbs with no restriction, all on my own was phenominal. He actually used the word "phenominal." I was blown away.... and felt like a shmuck.

The fill itself was uncomfortable, but not even half as bad as I thought it would be. I've been on liquids and mushies for the past few days. I haven't been able to eat much at all.

I decided to get on the scale this morning, and was I shocked! I am only 2 lbs away from my 30lb goal. BUT my BMI is below 40!! This was another mini-goal. To get my BMI below 40, finally. It feels so awesome to meet a goal!! This goal, any goal! It's been way too long since I took a risk and worked my butt off to get something. Time to work out!

Wow, I think that is wonderful. If I can lose 24 lbs in the first 4 weeks I will be very happy. Sounds like you are doing everything right. Good for you.

My surgery is scheduled March 27th, so I am on my 2 week protein diet, which is not too bad, but have urges to grab chips or cookies, which is the reason I am where I am now. Good luck.

Keep the faith Khayles!!

Wishing you nothing but good luck!

And a speedy recovery!

I am hear if you need a shoulder!

Hugs,

Shelly