Bellaluna468
I can't believe it's almost been a year!
Sep 12, 2013
I am almost 11 months out from my surgery, and 80 lbs. down. The weight loss has slowed quite a bit in the last 5 months, but I am happy with how I look and feel. I will lost the last 30 lbs. in time. I feel so much better than I did a year ago at this time. I get up in the morning without aches and pains in my legs. I can get up and down all our stairs without huffing and puffing.
I am amazed at how good I feel now. I am so happy I had the surgery!
We are going on a cruise in December, and I can't wait. The skin sag isn't bad, I have a bit of a sag in my arms, but not bad. My stomach isn't as bad as I thought it would be. The skin on my upper legs isn't as bad as it could be either. Overall, I'm happy with how I look. I'm sure if I exercised more, it would tone up.
As far as eating, I track what I eat every day on MyFitnessPal. It keeps me in check with how much protein I am getting. I need to be at a minimum of 80 g. protein. I find myself most of the time about 700 calories - and that keeps me from losing. When I get more protein and more calories, I lose more. It is a daily requirement to track and know where I am.
I have added some carbs to my diet -- but overall, I try to stay strictly on protein. I feel better when I stay away from carbs.
For anyone who is contemplating the surgery -- DO IT... you will not regret it!