Sweet_56
27 Days Post VSG :D
Oct 14, 2011
Hey All!!I'm soo bad for updating in a timely manner... I just never seem to be able to find the time, yet I should be making the time to keep up with this and spending the time reflecting on the changes that are happening.
I really wish I would have taken measurements before I had the surgery. I had a few people tell me to take measurements and I tried once but they tape measure I had was waaay to small and I just didn't think to get a bigger one and try again. I think this weekend I will take my measurements at one month out and keep track from here on out. I haven't noticed a lot of changes in the numbers the last week or so, but I did drop 35 pounds in the first 14 days post-op so I think that is pretty significant. I finally recieved my XL scale in the mail and it said I had gained 5 pounds from what the other scale I was previously weighing on said. I was a little concerned at first, but I realize that they will all weigh a little different. I will use the scale at home to guide me now anyways. I am hoping to start swimming in the next 2 weeks since my small scab by the upper chest finally fell off the other day. That means the port holes are getting close to being fully healed.
This has been one of the most meaningful things I have ever done for myself. I have a long way to go before I will be at my goal weight of 190 lbs but I know if I am focused enough anything is possible. It took me 20 years to get this way so it won't just fall off overnight.
*Side Rant- My fiance is watching the biggest loser in the background and I really hate that show. I don't think it's realistic for the average person to work out 8+ hours a day and have a professional chef cooking them meals that meet the strict guidelines set by the trainers. I think it sets the average population up for failure when they are not capable of dropping 10 or more pounds a week....Just like Magazines and body image it is unrealistic*
I have had no complications since surgery other than being very tired the last little while. I am finally able to get my protein in and I am feeling much better and my energy is slowly increasing. I am using a premier protein drink most mornings and I use food for the rest. I have also been able to get my water in most days. I can tell the days when I don't get my water in because I wake up the following day with the worst headaches... I am trying to figure out a way to track my water intake so those headaches don't happen as often because they put me out of commission for the entire day.
I am excited to be going to the gym soon. I look forward to using the elliptical again and getting my legs toned as much as I can. I think that my legs and arms are going to be my "problem areas" I can tell that my body is changing and that I am starting to get the wrinkles in my skin where it used to be full of fat. The fat is moving out and the skin is starting to get saggy. I am hoping that although the numbers on the scale aren't really moving that the inches are still coming off.
I should get to bed though as tomorrow will be a busy day with my newest neices first birthday...
HAPPY LOSING GUYS!!
Hugs
Cher
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About Me
Saskatchewan, XX
Location
55.6
BMI
Surgery
09/17/2011
Surgery Date
Sep 12, 2010
Member Since
