Dec 31st surgeries - how are you doing 2 months out?

[loridee11 513]

Hello surgery twins

We are officially 2 months out today so I thought I'd see how everyone is doing?

Overall I'm doing well. Recovery was fairly simple and I've had no issues with any foods or getting in my protein/water. There are still lots of things I haven't tried (bread, Pasta, rice, sweets, etc...) as I'm following the Protein first recommendation from my team but within those guidelines all is well. I'm walking over a mile almost every day and am getting ready to join a local gym to add some weight training. My energy is still low so I'm hoping if I increase healthy carbs a bit this week I'll have the energy to do that.

Weight loss is a little slower than I had hoped (down 29.8 post surgery: 16.8 and 13) but I recognize I never would have lost almost 30 lbs in 2 months pre-surgery. I hope i continue at at least this pace. In addition, I am losing inches - almost 14" total from all over.

So---how are you all doing?

[kfunk307 18]

Hello surgery twin! As of today, I am down a total of 36 lbs. I am quite happy, I don't know the last time I lost this much weight in 2 months. I also struggle with my energy level. Some days are better than others. It's still been real hard for me emotionally, knowing food isn't my comfort blanket. All foods though have been settling good, I'm thankful for that!

[Supervixen116 29]

Hi surgery twins!

Down 26 lbs. and feeling great! Just cleaned out my closet last night, and as I was trying things on, I couldn't believe how large and baggy things were looking on me! I'm down two sizes, so now I'm not trying to hide under my clothes. It's so weird to me!

I'm still trying to figure out my routine of food. I start with coffee with Protein Shake as my Creamer and add a scoop of collagen Protein. The bat wings on my arms are getting noticeable, but I was expecting that because I'm 49 and I have no illusions about my lack of elasticity. I do a piece of cheese or yogurt for morning snack. A green drink (veggies only) with more Protein Powder for lunch. Afternoon snack is the rest of my protein shake, then dinner is chicken, fish, meatballs, or a sausage. In between all of that is Water. I had some bread a couple of weeks ago, and my stomach got super grumbly. This week, I'm going to switch out the juice on a few days for some salads. I've had a little beer (stout only) and a little wine, but I don't feel I need it like I used to pre-op. I had a small piece of pizza last night for the first time, but only got through a few bites. I used to have pizza every Friday night, but like so many other things, I don't miss it and don't care if I ever have it again. Also super weird to me that I feel that way!

I'll admit that I wish I was losing more than 1-2 lbs. a week, but I also haven't been this size in a VERY long time! I keep telling myself that slow and steady wins the race!

I'm walking 1.5 miles every day. I belong to a gym, but haven't been in years. That's my next big "add" to my routine. Although, I might quit the gym and start going to yoga. I'm looking for strength/core building, and I like yoga way better than germy machines!

I was cold all of the time for the first six weeks, but that seems to be subsiding. Three weeks ago, my face started breaking out with tiny whiteheads, which has never happened before. My energy is good at the beginning of the week, but fades by Friday.

Keep on truckin', everyone!

[loridee11 513]

Glad you are both doing well.

Im doing ok without food as comfort for the most part- just a couple of days where I really wanted to just eat and had to find something productive to do instead.

I also just cleaned my closet and had to move a bunch of stuff to the donation pile as they were way to big. I’m trying not to buy too much new but I did have to go pick up a few things. I bought a pair of new jeans in an 18 and they are just a little too tight. Hopefully in a few more weeks they’ll fit.