3 months PO

Mar 09, 2016

SO...My fourth attempt to write this blog. I tried to upload pics to the blog, as a post, nada. So I upload it to my profile and will try another time. Today is the end of my 3 months surgiversary and my probation period is over. I decided after watching countless episodes of "Extreme Weight Loss" to break down my journey into phases for the first year ( we will come up with something else for Maintenance). My first phase was the healing phase and I'm proud to say that some of the things that were affecting me ( incisonal pain and coughing after I eat) are gone or extremely mild. In a couple of days I will be heading out to work after 15 weeks, so it shall be interesting to say the least.

As of today, I weigh 220 lbs! I surpass my goal of losing 45lbs in the first 3 months and actually loss 46lbs! claps my back I've lost a total of 70lbs from my highest weight of 290lbs. I went from a size 24/3X refusing to leave my tight 22's /2X to an XL-- in top, 16 and Large in pants. I've lost a total of 50 inches off my body. I'm pleased with my weight loss but, becoming self aware has been the real prize. I didn't realize how trapped I felt in this body! As I chisel myself out layer by layer, I'm beginning to see who I am and I'm truly looking forward to see where this take me.

For Phase 2 I'm focusing primarily on Nutrition. I'm still struggling with getting enough protein. Now, that the probation period is over, it's time for me to buckle down and focus on developing a Meal Plan for myself. At this point I'm quite aware what my body can and can't handle. It's unfortunate but I just can't tolerate tuna, it's a shame because that was one of my fav before surgery. The same goes for shrimp and crab meat, it just does not sit well....I think I will try again at my 6 months and see what happens but for now, I'm going to stick to chicken, fish and beef. I ate a beef patty from a fast food restaurant, no bread, no fires, nothing. An appointment went longer than I thought and I started feeling light headed, so I dreaded doing it and I'm glad I did for two reasons. One, I learnt I was not tempted to purchase anything else, I knew what I wanted and that's what I got. Two, I will NEVER EVER  do that again, I felt sick for the rest of the day. I drank copious amount of water but the nausea remained. I will learn to be better prepared. 

I really had no clue what this journey would mean when I started.I just had hope and I was filled with fear....Fear of failure. However, as I work on my physical and mental health, I realize that I'm slowly rising above hope and determination has emerged. I've become a fighter, I'm currently a lightweight but I hope with time that I become a heavy weight, because what I envision for myself is going to take everything from me and why should I settle for less....

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