3 Months Out With Pics! I Can Finally See The Changes!

[MzPecanBrown 86]

Hey everyone! I had my 3 month follow up yesterday and am happy to report that I'm down 53 lbs since surgery! For one, I can't believe that 3 months have already passed. I was hoping to be down more than that by now but I am beginning to let that go. I stalled for almost my entire 2nd month and was just glad to see progress during the 3rd month.

I have become obsessed with counting - carbs, Protein, fat grams, ounces of Water, etc. I started feeling like I was on the hardest diet ever! I was the baby in my support group yesterday, all others were 8-12 months post op. It was hard expressing my frustrations because they all had a been there, done that attitude about plateaus and weighing daily. My NUT told me that I need to eat more and stop worrying so much about carbs. She said that 600-700 calories are not enough. I left wondering how anorexic people remain thin. I know I'm eating more than an anorexic, but still....

Even though I don't really see it when I look in the mirror, this side by side comparison really shows the difference. The before was August of 2011 and after picture was taken this week. Surgery was January 10. I can't wait for the next 50 to come off!!

[MzPecanBrown 86]

Don't know if my picture attached the first time. Sorry if you get it twice. :-)

[2ndtimesacharm 35]

Contests on all f your success! You look gorgeous - in both pics! But yes you can see the difference! Way to go. Keep it up!!

[Meli01 53]

Congrats! I can definitely see the difference in the 2 pics.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Looking good!

[JennJ.RN 10]

Your beautiful smile tells all Congrats on your successes!!!!

Jenn

[betterthanbefore 19]

I can definately see a difference! you are looking good!

[GivingItMyAll 168]

Looking good! Keep up the good work.

[NancyJerry 139]

You have gorgeous cheekbones and a great smile - that says it all. I can see a difference in your pictures - very inspirational. Keep up the good work!

[PreciousCargo 55]

Absolutely fantastic job...

[ariesgirl 17]

Congratulations on your weight loss! You look beautiful in your pics =)

[Finding Myself 146]

OMG! You're gorgeous!!

[ereneeh 77]

Looking great!

[MzPecanBrown 86]

Thanks guys!! I love the support here! I was so frustrated and then I looked at some old pics. It helped put things into perspective. I didn't put it on overnight. Plus, the stress is making me crazy! LOL!!

[aviiva 140]

you are beautiful be proud