100 pounds lost what ive learned along the way.

[shamrockjulie 7]

I wanted to write this for me but more for someone considering this surgery. Finally after being sleeved on 10/9 I hit the 100 lb loss goal. For me only 65 more to go. It's feels good to finally have success. For those of you who haven't read my backstory I've had the full buffet of gastric surgeries (gastric bypass and reversal, gastric band that i only lost 40 lbs and gained 70 even after revisions). I really hope I can push through and meet my goal weight.

This by no means has been an easy free ride. I've lost 3/4 of my hair, my hands look like 90 yr old and don't get me started on bathroom functions. But I wouldn't change anything. I don't miss anything really and I indulge occasionally in wine or chocolate. Im just as flawed as I was before I know I need to work on getting more Protein in and still have trouble meeting those damn Water goals (as sooner as I drink after food I feel hungrier again sooner). In the beginning when I couldn't eat much I replaced my stress eating with shopping and maxed out a few paid off credit cards.

It just goes to show you that this is more mind control and yes willpower than just portions. After a fab 40th bday party for myself last month and buying a dress from Saks regular store (14) I cried tears of joy. I was able to buy from normal store. It made up for all the other things that happen. I'm 5'10 and have always been a big girl. That nite if I couldn't look like a stick thin super model I would be the fiercest drag queen there ever was. I piled on the hair extensions and false eyelashes and 6 inch heels. I took a ton of pictures that nite ( something that I usually shy away from) and posted them freely with my family and friends online without scrutinizing them took much.

I've laid off on the online shopping and am drinking my Water a bit more, and I've started with the Protein shakes again . This battle will never end. If you made mistakes its important to fall back reassess and regroup. But in the end I am 1000 times happier with myself and am so proud of myself that I took the risk and did this.

That went on longer than my original 100 lbs lost post :-)

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I would LOVE to see those photos! Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your hardships!

[Ballermom 803]

Congrats

[jen1211 203]

Congratulations!

[FeeIsMe2 508]

Congrats!

[Kelsan 117]

Thanks for sharing your story! And, congratulations on your success and all of your hard work.

[nursepez 152]

Great post...keep up the fantastic job!

[Chubarella 87]

Yeah, those photos would be nice to see

[Decembersleever 154]

Congratulations . Thanks for sharing

[stellabug321 51]

Congrats, what an accomplishment

[Newme48 104]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats!!

[compass75 25]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing! Share some pics! :-)