20 months post op

Sep 28, 2013

I have not been here in a while. Life takes off after surgery. I am no longer the invisible fat girl in the room. 

I hit my goal weight at 9 months post op and never bounced back up an ounce. My weight goes up about 2 pounds before my monthly arrives, then goes back down when it passes.

I eat whatever I want... because I can only fit about a cup at the most. I still eat healthy, those lifestyle changes are for life. I abide by that.

I am not saying I don't indulge from time to time, eating an occasional sweet treat... I allow myself a simple pleasure on occasion .

I have found that the things that I craved pre op no longer interest me. I actually prefer sustenance over crap now.

I have trouble with constipation when I eat dense proteins, so I have opted to go "mostly" vegetarian, getting my protein from eggs, dairy, beans, lentils, etc. I do the protein shakes from time to time, but not often.

I have a good amount of loose skin, but not bad... i will not be seeking a plastic surgeon. I will live with the wrinkled skin on my stomach, thighs, butt and upper inner arms.  Hell, I look good in clothes and no one is the wiser.

I have had several people ask me how I lost the weight and I tell them the honest truth. So far, 3 people who asked me have made the choice to have the surgery also and their lives have forever changed, like mine. I feel by telling them the truth, it helps them to make a better informed decision about their own journey.

I wish I had not been fearful so long ago and had the surgery years ago. I no longer have ANY health issues. I am in perfect health and condition, and most of all, I AM HAPPY IN MY OWN SKIN !!

One Last thing.  I was a size 24 and now I am a size 8.

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