Despite Progress, It Is Still Hard Sometimes...

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I have done well so far with the following progress from surgery on 7-2:

Dropped 110 lb (335 to 235)

Dropped 10 pant sizes (46+ to 36)

Dropped 3 shirt sizes (3x to large)

Dropped all meds related to comorbidities

I look in the mirror and don't recognize the person looking back sometimes. Really leaning out and getting a swimmers physique.

However, it is still hard. I miss having some foods and enjoying drinks. It is not a cakewalk, but I am always reminded of how close I was to having a short life before and how much food owned every aspect of my life, even my mental health.

I would not go back despite the hard journey it has been. For the first time in a long time, I am happy about myself and the future.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Good perspective!

It is hard at times and will be hard at times all the way I think. The good part is that the massive positives belittle the hard times.

I look at my deflated lower belly which has the texture of a rotted orange and realize that it is likely that I will never be asked to pose for that huge picture of a guy with his shirt off that greets you at the entrance of every Abercrombie and Fitch.

But then I think, "These guys sell clothes, why are they promoting shirtlessness?"

Hey, I look pretty good in a shirt. I am getting strong as well. I am starting to like my belly. It reminds me of my victories.

[jillb 45]

Congrats to both of you... The journey may be long and hard but look where you are now! That is just awesome! I start my journey tomorrow.(sleeve day) and hope I can do as well as you two. You are my new roll models... thanks.

[To Be Thin 2011 80]

Congrats !

The journey is hard..... I love where I am, I would not change a thing.. but.. it isnt easy. People who think having WLS is the easy way out, just dont understand.