4 Months Post-Op

Aug 17, 2009

I find less and less time to blog because I'm more and more active with each pound I lose!

I'm at the gym at least 4 days a week, but I aim for 5 days.  I usually do a brisk 2-mile walk and then 30 minutes of various weight training exercises.  If I don't walk 2 miles, I walk 1 mile and then ride 5 miles, just to give my body a change.  I've noticed the weight is coming off much slower.  I'm averaging a pound a week right now.  I've lost a total of 73 pounds - 23 before surgery and 50 after surgery.  I've lost a total of 41".  When I was at my highest weight a year ago, I was wearing a size 26 pant and 30/32 shirt.  I'm now in a size 16/18 pant and shirt.  Depending on how the shirt is made, I can wear a size 14/16!

I'm totally happy, except for the hair loss.  Starting in my 3rd month post-op, I began losing my hair.  I knew to expect this.  I do use Biotin shampoo and conditioner and I take Bioltin daily.  My doctor said that it's not necessarily lack of protein, my body is in shock and still trying to adjust and hair loss will happen.

I'll post again in a month!

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