Milestones and Giddiness

I am in freaking ONEDERLAND!!!  I am 3.2 lbs from my goal of 195 lbs, I can see my abs when I take off my shirt, and they are defined, I have bones in my neck, my butt hurts when I sit on a hard seat, I am wearing size large shirts and size 36 pants (I was wearing XXXXL and size 56 pants),  and my wife says I look awesome.

I have said this more than once, having surgery was the best decision I have ever made.  My life is COMPLETELY different.  This is what life is like, and it is awesome!

Seven Month Surgiversary

7 months post op today, and here are some things I have found: 1. Nothing and I mean NOTHING tastes as good as I look and feel. 2. Eating is a much more enjoyable experience than it used to be. Before, I was just trying to eat as much as I could, now I enjoy the flavors. 3. I am truly blessed to come as far as I have in such a short period of time. 169 lbs gone FOREVER!!!

Six Month Surgiversary

Let me tell you.  This last six months has been one hell of a ride.  I can't believe that it has been six months since my surgery.  I have lost 157 lbs.  I am 213 right now.  I feel amazing!  I have never felt this way in my life.  Not to mention the changes I have had.  I am a social, active person.  I always thought I was introverted, and a loner.  Nope, I am social, and enjoy people.  I have said it before, the weight loss is such a great side effect.  It is everything else that I have experienced on my journey that is important.  My weekends are jammed packed with events, and I like it that way.  Let me tell you, if you are considering surgery, I am here to tell you, it will change your life!!!

5 Months Post Op Today

I am feeling awesome today!  I have lost 140 lbs, and weigh 225 lbs.  I am taking my weight every other week or so, and I am excited about the number today!

The good thing is that the weight loss has slowed down.  The frustrating thing, is that the weight loss has slowed down.  What really bugs me is when I talk to someone that has had surgery, and they learn about my numbers in such a short time, and I tell them some of the problems I am having, and they say "you don't have anything to complain about."  Truly I don't, but let me try to explain something, everything I have gone through, and everything I have experienced in 5 months with changes in myself and body, is something that someone goes through at 1 - 1 1/2 years post op.  I was on hyper drive, and I don't know if I was mentally prepared for what happened to me in a short period of time.  Not that I am complaining, but it is just a fact. 

I think I have handled things the best way I know how.  Sure I may have made some mistakes, but I have learned from them and gone on with my life.  People are getting used to the new me, and seems that this whole thing is sticking.  That is the exciting part!  I am truly a new person.  Inside and out. 

So if you see me, or meet me, just keep in mind what I have been through, and yes it wasn't all good, but the end justified the means.