I am not going to say that I am not happy about losing 107 lbs in 12 weeks. I am exstatic about it. I am really happy, and it keeps me motivated and happy. I can't believe I have lost so much weight in a very short period of time. I am not a patient person at all, so this has really been motivating and exceiting to me. However, I am worried about something.
I surround myself, with people that have had Bariatric Surgery. I have watched people on You Tube, that have had surgery. I have watched a lot of people's videos, and I have done a lot of research. I have NEVER EVER come accross someone that has lost as much weight as I have, in the short amount of time that I have. I am not questioning it, mind you, but I am a little concerned that I am losing weight too fast. I have gone over everything that I am doing, and I am following the rules. I am taking the right amount of protein per day, so I am not losing muscle. I am eating about 3 ozs of food per meal, which is normal. I am getting all of my vitamins, daily. I am walking every weekday morning, for at least a mile or more. I am being active, and living a more active lifestyle. I am not eating anything that I shouldn't be eating. In short, I am good with structure, and routine, and I am following it exactly. I spent a lot of money on this surgery, and I don't want to screw it up. I am just concerned that I am losing weight too fast. In my research, I have found that it takes most people, at least six months to lose 100 lbs. It has taken me 11 weeks. When I had my pre op, I remember them testing my metobolism, and I burned 4,000 calories a day, doing nothing. Right now I am taking in about 900 - 1,000 calories per day, so maybe that is the reason I am losing so fast. Again, I am not questioning it, I am just a little concerned sometimes. I weigh myself weekly, and I have gotten used to such big numbers, that I get a little frustrated on a week where I have lost like 3 - 4 lbs. Then the following week, I make up with for it with another big loss.
Another thing I thought of was, what if I don't stop losing weight, when I feel I have reached my goal? I think a good weight for me is 180 - 190. What if I continue losing, after that goal has been met? I know, it will eventually stop, but I dont want to be rail thin. I mean, that would be the opposite problem, of what I had before. I have always been a big, strong guy, and I like that about myself, so being rail thin, would bother me. It isn't like there would be anything I could do about being so thin. I mean I couldn't just eat more, and gain weight. I guess I would just have to live with it. I guess I will cross that bridge when it comes.
I want to say to anyone that is reading this, that is considering weight loss surgery. My insurance would not cover my surgery. I spent $17,900.00, and my wife spent the same. We financed $25,800.00 of the total. I want to tell you that we struggle financially to pay this debt off every month. We have given up a lot of things that we used to do. We have given up Christmas, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and pretty much, every gift giving event. We only buy presents for our kids, and we give them a cap of about $100.00, per event. We have scaled back on everything in our house that is not absolutely an essential. We do not take family vacations, and when we do go out, we do things for free, or close to free. We have completely changed our lifestyle. We used to spend a lot of money on things, but we are no longer able to do that. If we go out to dinner, or spend money on something we go out to do, we veiw that as a treat., and it happens MAYBE once a month. I drive an 8 year old car, and it has to last another 3 years. We don't buy things that we want, only things that we absolutely need.
The point of me telling you all of that, is that I have NO REGRETS! I would do it again tomorrow. This surgery SAVED my life, and it gave me my life back. It was the BEST decision that I ever made. It is the BEST money that I have ever spent. If you are over weight, and you have hit rock bottom, and you don't know what to do, I would suggest this surgery to you. If your insurance will not pay for it, finance it. If you can not get financing, figure out a way to pay for it. You will NOT regret it. I promise you that.
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