Hey Peeps!
Wow, I didn't realize how long it's been since I posted! How you all doing?? :)
So Wed. was my 9 month check with Dr. Trieu. I'm gonna talk some numbers here...I am NOT putting these here for any kind of comparison. Numbers are different for everyone and your journey will be totally different than mine and might not even be about weight loss so keep that in mind, k?
I stepped on the scale and I was 2 lbs higher than I was in the morning on my scale. I mention this because I plan to get to goal on MY scale. :)
Anyway, I was at 150 lbs. That means I've lost 11 lbs since I last saw Dr. Trieu. He was pleased with this. I was actually a little surprised. It has been coming off so slow lately that I hadn't realized it had added up to that much! My goal has always been 145 lbs. I'm 3 lbs away. (by my scale, see how that comes in to play?) I have lost 88.5% of my body fat. My BMI is 26% which depending on which chart you look at is on the line between healthy/normal and overweight. I'm pretty comfortable with it. Dr. Trieu was very pleased with it.
Let's review. When I went into the program I had a BMI of 40%. I lost 23 lbs pre-op and was still 38% at time of surgery. I will have some regain 2-3 years out. It happens. That's why I want to get to 145. I feel good and would be ok if I come back to the 150-155 range long term.
How are other things? Well, my blood pressure was 104/47. The nurse actually asked me if I was dizzy or anything! ;) Didn't have to do blood work this time but my energy is great and he is pleased with how I'm eating...yes, even the ice cream I have a couple times a week. :) a 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup a couple times he a week. Treats are good if you keep the amount down. And thankfully I can now be satisfied with just a little!!
The biggest blessing for me is not to be hungry all the time! I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful that is. So what's left? Well, 3 more pounds!! That's 12 sticks of butter! I don't even want to think about all the sticks I've lost in the last year! :) YUCK!
I've got a new water bottle and I'm trying to get back into the water swing...yeah, it has not been where it should be lately and I know it! How about you? Getting hydrated? It's all about each day, isn't it? :) Well the day is still early! Get some water going folks!
I hope people are working on their goals. I know everyone gets busy and life gets crazy but remember to take some time for you....and have fun doing it, cause if not, what's the point?
