It's been 61 days since my surgery. I have lost 48 lbs total so far. My clothes are BEGINNING to fit loosely. Some of them are even getting a little BIG.

I FEEL BACK TO NORMAL. I catch myself thinking negative thoughts that this isn't going to work, because I DON'T hurt anymore. For THE most part, I have tolerated most everything I've tried very well... (with the exception of a salmon patty mishap I won't dare to repeat for at LEAST a year.)

I'm just NOW starting to venture into more strenuous exercise. Up to this point, I've only been walking a few times a week... (well, besides what I do for work)

I'm not complaining. I've been counting my blessings ever since I began to start feeling human again after surgery...

BUT I just keep wondering if I'm really going to be successful with this... after all the failed diets and exercise plans, I guess I'm just hesitant to believe I've finally begun to find my way back to the skinny me... Am I the only one that feels like this?

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Yes! I feel this way too! And, then there is the added,"be careful what you wish for, because even if/when you get to goal, there will be loose skin!"

I just watched a video by Dr Weiner (someone posted on another thread) who explains that the only way for it to be unsuccessful is basically going back to the old habits you had when you gained the weight in the first place. You MUST have a lifestyle change with food, eat quality food, the way you deal with stress (exercising helps), etc. Our appetites do come back, you can/will be able to eat more....now, it's up to YOU what you're eating. It's up to YOU to be successful. YOU have to be successful

Blessings on your journey!!!

Oh, and congrats on your loss so far! ?

I just watched a video by Dr Weiner (someone posted on another thread) who explains that the only way for it to be unsuccessful is basically going back to the old habits you had when you gained the weight in the first place. You MUST have a lifestyle change with food, eat quality food, the way you deal with stress (exercising helps), etc. Our appetites do come back, you can/will be able to eat more....now, it's up to YOU what you're eating. It's up to YOU to be successful. YOU have to be successful
Blessings on your journey!!!

The eating and appetite has changed. That is a big difference. I don't think I EVER felt full before. Now, I get FULL very easily.

Thank you. I am happy to be changing...

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