11 Weeks Out - Beginning of the Journey

[Kat410 423]

Thanks to everyone, especially the frequent posters and vets who make such a difference - more than you know!

I am 11 weeks out from surgery and am so grateful that I am on this journey to reclaim my health for decades to come.

A little background - my highest weight was pre-surgery at 335. I lost 16 lbs in the two week pre surgery diet and since surgery have lost 53 pounds. In the first month I lost 29, 2nd month I lost 12.6 and this month I will loose around 10-11 lbs.

I was a snug size 24 and am now wearing an 18 in most plus size brands.

I flew for a work conference last week and had plenty of room in the seat and inches to spare in the seatbelt (no extender!) I am now working out, building my strength up, walking, active and energetic.

I naturally wake up early in the morning rested.

I have lost 39% of my excess weight in 3 months based on a target weight of 165.

While my MIND does not have an aversion to over(eating), my sleeve sure does.

I have had a few slips - eating chips, bread, etc and have begun to get what a dangerous slope that is because I don't experience any restriction on the crappy foods.

I sometimes find myself impatient for instant gratification, wishing I were at goal, wishing the pounds would come off faster, but I figure that is the mentality that got me here to begin with.

I have changed the way I think about my weight, food, and my body.

I have gone from ordering delivery daily to cooking and prepping most of my food from home.

Each day is a learning experience and a gift.

Thank you everyone for your sharing, coaching and participation, it's great to be here learning and on this road with you.

[wolfylove 25]

Great job you said something that made me think it's so true I don't really feel it when I eat crappy food it's my good food if I eat too much and my stomach hurts. I had my anniversary of one year since surgery on Saturday I'm not at goal but still working on it, sometimes I need to kick myself in the butt to eat better