Nina1119
New Year, New Body
Feb 03, 2015
It's been a while since my last blog. The holidays are over and I got through them without much of a problem, I am proud to say, that I had surgery 14 weeks ago and I am down 75.5 pounds. It's been elating, something I couldn't have done myself without my sleeve. I would play these mind games with myself and I'd only fall back on old habits. I've stayed away from carbs. I don't even miss them anymore. I can eat just about anywhere, I just take the bread off and keep the protein, eliminate any dressing or sauce, and I love my homemade vegetable soup. Everyone notices and I get embarrassed sometimes by the fuss some people make. Especially those who haven't seen in a while. Bending, walking, breathing, sleeping and just moving around is so much easier. I'm getting rid of clothes right and left. I'm buying clothes off craigslist to keep my expenses down. I'm met some really nice people that way.
We had a super bowl party and I cooked and went outside to play with the kids. The other adults ate until their bellies ached. Not me, I didn't even touch all the chips, dips, burgers, hot dogs, nachos, and the beer and shots being passed around. Instead, I enjoyed the company of my 4 and 10 month old nephews. I have no regrets in having this surgery, just wish I could have had it sooner!
For anyone considering the surgery, it's no miracle- only a tool, that works as long as you have the proper mind set. There is a lot of learning about yourself and reworking your connection to food. I know most of you have heard this many times, the difference is I know this about myself for the first time in my life. I'm going to succeed this time. Unlike all the other hundreds of times Born fat, lived fat for 50+ years, now it's my time to be a healthy weight for the first time in my life. I can see my goal being a reality rather soon. Praise God, he has held my hand through it all.
