3 Month Surgiversary

Today is my 3 month surgiversary and things are still going great for me!

I'm down 72 lbs total and 51 lbs since surgery and from a size 26 to a size 18!

I've been walking 2 miles at the mall Monday-Friday which keeps my energy up and makes me feel great! I plan on joining a gym in a few weeks with my husband and I'm looking forward to that so I can tone up.

Eating has become a chore for me because I'm limited to what I can eat, it becomes frustrating most times to choose something to eat and therefore feels more like a chore than simply eating. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to eat, but I know I have to, so I eat what I'm supposed to. I also still drink at least two protein drinks a day just to make sure I'm getting enough in. I have had quite a few puke fests as I call them. Most times I think it's because I eat too fast(still trying to slow down) but sometimes it's because my new stomach just doesn't like what I'm feeding it. It's been a lot of trial and error to see what I can tolerate and the puking isn't pleasant, but it's far less than what it would be if I had a normal stomach. Anyone who says this surgery is easy, has NO idea what they're talking about! This has been one of the hardest things I've ever had to do and it will always be a daily conscious decision to eat the right foods and eat the correct portions. It's a lifestyle change and a change that I'm finally comitted to!

My husband is finally coming home in four weeks from the Army and I'm so excited to see what he thinks of my progress! I know that I feel 100% better than what I did before surgery and my self confidence has returned. I find myself taking the time to put on make-up now and to wear nice clothes...I just feel like a woman again! I've had so many compliments about my weight loss and it's been so great, but it's still something I'm not used to..I'm used to always being the fat girl in the room and now I feel a bit more normal.

It's only been three months since my surgery and so many great things have already happened, I can't wait to see what else the future holds for me on this weight loss surgery journey that I am always so grateful for!