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4 MONTH UPDATE

Kcuster83

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Hello everyone, it has been about 2 months since my last update so I guess it is about time.

So, really no complaints. Life if good, everything is going well and I am chugging along at a very satisfying pace. I have lost 113 lbs total and 76 lbs since surgery!

I measured myself for the first time since surgery the other day, really most of my body measurements are the same which I find a little weird after loosing 113lbs.
I do carry most of my weight in my belly, and have small arms and small legs so I guess it makes sense. I lost a total of 4 inches all over my body PLUS 14 inches in my waist alone. No bad I suppose.

I can eat anything except COLD chicken (I guess it is too dry cold) but it makes me sick every time I tried so I stopped. I also struggle a bit with actual soft bread, it doesn't make me sick but it hits me like a brick. Toast, crackers, wraps are all fine though. I eat a very balanced diet of everything as my dietician recommends while making sure I hit my protein and fluid goals. I usually don't have room for carbs once I eat the protein but every once in a while I get some in and I don't mind it.
I have splurged a few times with treats, very minimal a few bites 2 or 3 times. Haven't had any issues with that and I have never dumped.

The list of NSV's could go on for days.
I played tennis the other day for the first time since loosing weight and the difference was unbelievable. I didn't even get out of breath while running back and forth across the court, because really we suck at tennis so there is a lot of running but it is fun.
My knees don't grind, my feet and ankles no longer swell even after walking all day, I don't walk up the stairs all on one leg anymore, I FIT ON ROLLER COASTERS!, I walk around the water park in my bathing suit now. I bought a new bathing suit and feel good in it. I don't find excuses to drive place even when it is less than a mile away, I just naturally walk. (I live in the city)
I went from a size 26 jeans to a size 18/20 depending on the cut. From a 4x tshirt to a 2x tshirt. My shoes are loose, probably don't need "wide width" anymore. Still working through my skinny days clothes so I have only bought 1 new outfit for a nice dinner because I don't have anything other than jeans, and mostly tshirts that fit now. By the end of the year I will need an entirely new wardrobe! I am looking forward to the shopping. (For once in my life!)
I could go on and on but you get the hint!

I hope everyone is doing well. :)
 
Numbers are numbers. NSV those are the real achievements. Yip yip hurray for you. I am holding at118 pounds total loss, 64 pounds since surgery. I too am in size 18 from 24 and 2x’ s. No complaints here. Having tough time since strained my replacement knee last Wednesday three days of ice and elevation have helped. I am slowly getting back to my projects for my exercise/activities. I have finished adding step to ladder. Added another row of 16 in concrete squares to the patio and a row of 20 inch concrete squares. Today my yard worker mowed the edges of the parkways west side and pool yard. I finished the parkways and north side of house. I did not overdo on the mowing. Still have the dogs play yard. And weed trimming. Plus finish turn green pool water to clear. I too am happy with my decision for WLS surgery. Retired since 2018 and blessed that I can set my own schedule for doing stuff.
 
Numbers are numbers. NSV those are the real achievements. Yip yip hurray for you. I am holding at118 pounds total loss, 64 pounds since surgery. I too am in size 18 from 24 and 2x’ s. No complaints here. Having tough time since strained my replacement knee last Wednesday three days of ice and elevation have helped. I am slowly getting back to my projects for my exercise/activities. I have finished adding step to ladder. Added another row of 16 in concrete squares to the patio and a row of 20 inch concrete squares. Today my yard worker mowed the edges of the parkways west side and pool yard. I finished the parkways and north side of house. I did not overdo on the mowing. Still have the dogs play yard. And weed trimming. Plus finish turn green pool water to clear. I too am happy with my decision for WLS surgery. Retired since 2018 and blessed that I can set my own schedule for doing stuff.
You are always just going non stop! Good for you. Sounds like you have a large property to care for.
 
A double lot corner and lot between my house and the neighbors. There is underground waterway there so not able to build so I put the pool there and two cherry trees and jonagold apple tree.
Jonagolds are my favorite apple. We have an apple orchard nearby but they only have a few trees and they only produce for a few weeks in Sept.
 
Hello everyone, it has been about 2 months since my last update so I guess it is about time.

So, really no complaints. Life if good, everything is going well and I am chugging along at a very satisfying pace. I have lost 113 lbs total and 76 lbs since surgery!

I measured myself for the first time since surgery the other day, really most of my body measurements are the same which I find a little weird after loosing 113lbs.
I do carry most of my weight in my belly, and have small arms and small legs so I guess it makes sense. I lost a total of 4 inches all over my body PLUS 14 inches in my waist alone. No bad I suppose.

I can eat anything except COLD chicken (I guess it is too dry cold) but it makes me sick every time I tried so I stopped. I also struggle a bit with actual soft bread, it doesn't make me sick but it hits me like a brick. Toast, crackers, wraps are all fine though. I eat a very balanced diet of everything as my dietician recommends while making sure I hit my protein and fluid goals. I usually don't have room for carbs once I eat the protein but every once in a while I get some in and I don't mind it.
I have splurged a few times with treats, very minimal a few bites 2 or 3 times. Haven't had any issues with that and I have never dumped.

The list of NSV's could go on for days.
I played tennis the other day for the first time since loosing weight and the difference was unbelievable. I didn't even get out of breath while running back and forth across the court, because really we suck at tennis so there is a lot of running but it is fun.
My knees don't grind, my feet and ankles no longer swell even after walking all day, I don't walk up the stairs all on one leg anymore, I FIT ON ROLLER COASTERS!, I walk around the water park in my bathing suit now. I bought a new bathing suit and feel good in it. I don't find excuses to drive place even when it is less than a mile away, I just naturally walk. (I live in the city)
I went from a size 26 jeans to a size 18/20 depending on the cut. From a 4x tshirt to a 2x tshirt. My shoes are loose, probably don't need "wide width" anymore. Still working through my skinny days clothes so I have only bought 1 new outfit for a nice dinner because I don't have anything other than jeans, and mostly tshirts that fit now. By the end of the year I will need an entirely new wardrobe! I am looking forward to the shopping. (For once in my life!)
I could go on and on but you get the hint!

I hope everyone is doing well. :)
That is wonderful and congratulations!
 
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