4 Months Out

Friday I went to Dr. Gorospe for my four month check up. Things are going great. I am down to 243 pounds and on the day of surgery I was up to 334 so I have lost 91 pounds. But by Dr. G's office goes by my weight at consultation which was 324, so they have me down for 81 pounds. Either way that is really good! I am pretty proud of myself. My Mom took my measurements and this last month I lost 6 inches total. I guess that's decent.

I am starting to lose my hair pretty badly since I wasn't getting in my protein. I have found a protein I can actually stomach though it's Atkins Advantage shakes. I love them. They are premade and ready to go. They remind me of slim fast. I am also loving mixing vanilla protein powder with sugar free OrangeAde. It's yummy! So now to get in all my protein I have 2 shakes a day and for lunch I have a protein bar. That way I am getting in at least 60 grams.

I have noticed that I am not able to eat as much as my friends who aren't even as far out as I am. My friend just had surgery at the end of April and she can already eat more than me. But I guess I am lucky really that way I will hopefully lose weight faster. I hope so anyways.

I think my husband is going to get the surgery as well. I hope he does something soon, cuz he is putting all of his weight back on and I am worried about him.

So far three of my friends have had the surgery. Bobbi had it the end of April, Pam had it June 2nd and Sarah had it June 6th. All three of them are doing very well. Sarah just went for her two week check up and she has lost 21 pounds. Pam went Friday for her two week check up and she had lost 20 pounds I think. I can't remember for certain. Bobbi is like me and only weighs when she goes to the doctor so I think she lost around 25 pounds or so.

3 Months Out

May 17th marked my three month mark. So far I have lost about 70 pounds. I am in the 250 range. One day it's 250 the next it's 254. I think it may be time for my monthly or something. I know that since April I have lost 8 1/2 inches. I think since my surgery I have lost 20+ inches, I am not really sure. My Mom has it all written down somewhere. I am feeling great! I am starting to lose my hair though. I have always shed, but it's getting pretty bad now. So I am scared to highlight hair,scared it will all fall out. I have so much energy. I can walk two miles now and not be tired. It's a great feeling. I am in a 22 pant. 24's are way too big and I can take them on and off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. It's a great feeling.

Also this year for the first time in three years I went swimming without a tshirt and shorts on. It was great. I use to be so embarrassed. I mean I know I am still a fat ass, but I feel so much lighter. To look at me I don't really see a difference,but I can feel a difference.

Since my surgery two of my friends have had it. Bobbi had it the end of April and Pam had it today. She made it through surgery fine, I am going to go visit her tomorrow. I will be updating again soon.