I am not even a full month out (surgery was July 2nd) and I am down like 23 pounds from day of surgery. My clothes are fitting loose and I have soooo much more energy. I am already noticing my confidence returning...and my adventurous nature! The other day, I DIVED off a diving board - 3 times! My children have NEVER sen me do this! They loved it - and so did I!!! Also - we went to the movies, and my butt fit in the chair! My husband - who is 100% supportive and never made me feel less than sexy - is astounded! He is gone 2 weeks at a time - so he sees bigger changes than I do in the day to day functioning.......

I am excited...I haven't lost much in the last week and a half, but I have faith. food is not controlling my life, yet I enjoy SMALL portions of really good food that is good for me! I am hitting 60g of Protein a day - thank God I love fish!!

You go girl!

This post made me smile! Great job - so happy for you and I hope to be on the losers bench soon (as I am still pre-op). Yay for you for living it up like a child (jumping off diving boards and stuff). That is the stuff life is made of. FUN!

Keep up the great work!

Yay!! I'm so glad to hear you're doing well =) 3 times off the diving board?! Now that sounds like fun, especially with how hot it's been outside. Your kids musta had a blast having their mom actually have fun at the pool with them.

Thank you for such a uplifting, postive post. Happy days!

You're doing awesome! Keep up the good work!

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Oh thanks for sharing this. What a wonderful reminder to live it up each step of this journey. Good for YOU!

ShannonK!! That's awesome, I had my surgery July 2 also- I've lost about 23 pounds as well- I haven't been approved for fish yet - I think that's in my fifth week... What does your usual day of food consist of... If you don't mind me Asking..