Some days it seems impossible that over 3 months have gone by since surgery. I can barely remember anything about the first two weeks other than when I hit milestones such as picking up my 1 y.o. and getting off pain meds. There were some very intense moments along the way as well as some sweet victories.

My toughest moment was about 1.5 weeks out when I wanted food. I wanted a bite of something. I realized that the relationship I had with food was changed, however grateful I was, I was not prepared. After a large bit of sobbing and sending myself to my room, I just got over it... I do miss the convenience of going to the pantry/refrig/fast food and grabbing something and going. I don't like how much time it takes to deal with food as an overall issue, however it's been a good thing since I am more conscious about what goes into the meal prep and ultimately into my body and my kid's.

The best moments occur nearly daily. The other day I went to a class at the gym which requires walking, running and climbing in alternation and I did the whole class! I felt so accomplished. I tend to lose a lot more weight when I am working out with some consistency. It was nice to go grab some shorts at the store and having to go back for more sizes. I've lost 3 dress sizes and seem to go down in sizes when I am not losing weight. My body tends to do one thing at a time so when I'm losing on the scale, I'm not losing in the inches then the opposite occurs.

I had my 3 month labs drawn and all is looking good. I am very shocked about that since I've really struggled with getting in food and Protein. I have tried many, many, many protein powders and ready to drink and no luck for me. I am a bit cranky and whiney about the protein flavor and have just given it up in hopes of eating my protein every day. I average between 400-700 calories a day with the occasional day of more. When I have a day with more calories it's usually due to milk or a scoop of ice cream.

I am excited to see where I end up... it's been quite a trip so far!

You've really done a great job working your sleeve! Congratulations on the good blood work and the great weight loss!

almost 70 lbs in 3 months WOW! I am so proud of you! And those daily moments... those are so so special. I am rooting for you! You'll be at goal in no time!

You rock!

I wanna be just like you! :001_wub:

I love hearing about things like you have posted. It's so cool to lose dress sizes and be able to exercise longer. With 4 children, I'm not sure how you find the time to take care of yourself, so I give you extra kudo's for that!!! Thanks for posting your progress!

Congratulations - you're storming your sleeve!! You'll be at target in no time - gives us all inspiration for the future.

Keep up the good work and relish those oh so special moments!!

Kathy

You have done SUCH a great job!!! I am really really happy for you. It must be easier to chase those kids around now. I've lost (almost) 50 lbs and I was imagining it as big huge sack of flour that I couldn't even carry, and yet... I did....for years and years and years. For you it was like about 1.4 sacks of flour you have lost now, Is that not amazing?

WOW !!! 4 kids and still making time for yourself to go to the gym. Sounds like you have also discovered that you have to take care of you, so you CAN take care of them well.

Keep up the posts.....you are doing great !!!!

Going to the gym is very enticing especially when they offer childcare! Thanks everyone. I've been a little stalled lately and needed a pick me up. You are all just what I needed. It's surreal isn't it? After all our struggles and the climbing scales; it is like a fresh start and just in time for those kids to run circles around me!

Wow.... excellent job on your weight loss. Keep it up :-)

You have had incredible results, keep it up!