Update & Slow Wt. Loss Prespective

[bigloser2014 144]

I got sleeved on May 9th. So far, I have lost 7 pounds post op. Can't say it's not been stressful. But, more on that later. First an update on how I am doing:

• Incisions healed! Pain is minimal!
  
• Able to get in most of my fluids and more than 80 gm of Protein most days.
  
• Some fatigue and weakness is still there but getting better each day.
  
• Nerve damage to left arm due to a bad IV is healed almost 80%.
  
• Starting to move more and feel positive most days.
  
• NO REGRETS!
  

Now onto my slow weight loss:

I visited my doctor 2 days ago and asked his PA about losing only 7 pounds so far. Her words? "WOW, you lost 7 pounds!". That does put things in perspective.

I feel that reading all the posts about quick wt. loss set some unrealistic expectations for me earlier.

I forgot that all bodies are different! I have always been a slow loser. But I have never been able to lose 7 pounds in 2 weeks. THAT MAKES IT 28 POUNDS LOSS SINCE I STARTED MY PRE-OP DIET! What more can I ask for?

I also remember feeling proud if I ever lost 2 pounds in a week in my previous life before the surgery, so, why be negative about it now? 7 pounds is 7 pounds! It's 28 sticks of butter! It's one whole infant!

And what else was I ignoring in all of this? My clothes are getting loser. This past weekend, I had to sit on floor for an event and was able to squat for 40 minutes before I had to change my position. In the past, I could not squat for more than 5 mins! Oh, and one more thing. I can cross my legs now!

I had about 100 lbs to lose when I started this journey. I am more that 1/4th of the way there!

I am sure I will still be complaining about slow weight loss sometime in the future again but right now, it feels good to put things in a positive light.

I will continue to follow the plan. As long as weight is headed in the right direction, I am going to try not to worry about it too much!

Hope everyone is doing well! Try to look at the positive! Think good thoughts!

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

biglooser2014,

Way to go!....... man, a whole baby? congratulations .

slow and steady to the goal. I can live with that. Just to loose and see that your moving forward is more than I can ask for in my old self. You are making the transformation. Job well done!

do a happy dance for yourself!

Jenn

[mickally 95]

Congratulations on your weight loss and your positive attitude. I too have been a slow loser however as long as it's moving down I'm happy. I believe attitude is everything even when it's tough.

[CeeBa 20]

What great perspective! I am still preop, but have made lifestyle and diet changes to really get myself in best position for surgery. But now I've been stalled for about three weeks and have been really frustrated. Your message reminded me that even though the scale sticks, I am feeling changes in my clothes and that it's a marathon, not a sprint. THANKS for that!