Celebrating small victories

[anaxila 501]

I am 47 pounds down, as of this morning. I don't feel like I've been a rapid loser compared to others here; a bit on the slow side, actually. But most of my clothes, pants in particular, are becoming alarmingly saggy. If it wasn't for the hard work of some dedicated belts, I'd be routinely flashing the general public. No one wants that.

All of which is leading up to the news that today, I am wearing a pair of jeans I haven't worn since... I don't even know when. Many, many years. They fit well, and are even a tiny bit loose. Amazing. I don't feel like I'm a "new person" yet, but I look at photos of my face on surgery day compared to 6-weeks post-surgery, and I am shocked and thrilled to find angles where before there was only roundness.

Edited February 25, 2015 by anaxila

[acbayliss 33]

I am six weeks post op also. I have lost 51 pounds and I also don't feel like I am a rapid loser. Yesterday was my check up and I lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks and I was disappointed. I wanted it to be around 20 pounds. My doctor tells me that I am doing great and that I am being impatient. I guess as long as we are losing weight, we should be happy!!

[onmywaytobeingfound 163]

@@anaxila you are looking great! Can definitely see a difference :-)

I feel like I'm a slow looser also. I'm glad I'm losing though! First pic I was 359. Middle pic is dos @335. Last pic is today @ 297. 8 wks post op.

Edited February 26, 2015 by onmywaytobeingfound

[anaxila 501]

@@onmywaytobeingfound, you look fantastic! What an amazing transformation in just 8 weeks!

[onmywaytobeingfound 163]

@@anaxila thank you :-) I think you look happier in your post op photo! Isn't it amazing the difference already? I can't imagine what our year post ops will look like! Excited!!

[anaxila 501]

Yes @@onmywaytobeingfound, I am shocked at the difference in my overall happiness already. I started a new job right after surgery (same company, just came back from surgery into anew role), and the combination of these two things has made a night-and-day difference in my mood every single day.

In fact, I was chiding my husband for his negativity on something recently. I realized later that he may actually be the same as ever, but that it's maybe ME that has suddenly turned into Pollyanna unable to have negative thoughts.

2015 so far has been just amazing.

[MisforMimi 760]

@@anaxila,

I follow you on MFP, so I know you are putting in the work! Great job! I'm not a fast looser. I have lost massive amounts for weight before and have engaged in unconventional weight loss efforts previously and my body is just taking the scenic route down the scale. I have to accept that for what it is. I'm at 8 weeks and I've lost 30 pounds. Averaging .5 pound a day, is something that I could not have accomplished on my own so everything else is gravy!

Keep up the good work, girl!