Well, here we are seven and a half months out since surgery, but really it's been a year since I started the whole process. Hard to believe it's been that long? Yeah, for me too...
Let's talk progress. First a snapshot of what the year was like...
A year just flew by!! Where am I?? 5lbs to goal people!! 5lbs!!
A total loss of 82 lbs so far... no wonder I was tired when I was
I've really learned that I needed more than just me. I think I'm a pretty strong person, but when you are addicted to something you sometimes need a tool that just isn't naturally within you. My sleeve gives me that tool. Some people can use weight watchers or another tool...it doesn't matter as long as it works for you! And if doesn't have to be about weight loss...just health. Keep hydrating. Giving up soda has improved everything. It really is destructive.
Carbonation is really the only thing that I will not go back to at all. I eat small amount of just about anything. I can even eat chicken now!! whoot! I have no desire to go back to soda. Even if I still craved pouring the sugar into me (which I don't) the acid that crawls back up my throat would not be worth it.
We recently had the book signing for my mom's new book "Distant Cousin" by Delia Drake...it was great to be able to be at the store for a couple hours without my ankles aching and to be able to visit with everyone and not be tired. It was a great day!
As this summer gets underway, be sure to take good care of yourself...and remember little steps lead to surprising results!
Heading to Florida in a couple of weeks...Just like last year...I will post some before and afters from last vacation to this one after...we'll seen if you notice any difference! :)
Thanks for sharing this journey!
~Mikki
