Friday, September 9, 2016

One Year Out!

Last year at this time I was lying in a hospital room after making one of the best decisions of my life. I got a gastric sleeve, I paid someone to cut out 80% of my stomach.... and it's been a whirlwind ever since!

There have been some setbacks, like getting my gallbladder out and a quick bout of pancreatitis, but generally it has been a great year.


The Stats:

HW: 484
SW: 458
CW: 304

Total lost: 180lbs






It's been a very long summer of stalls. I've lost a pound here and there, but nothing significant. It feels like every time I get closer to under 300, I fail miserably! 4 flipping pounds to go... I can't wait to see that 2-- on the scale!

I'm frustrated that I didn't reach my goal of 200lbs off by a year out, but I suppose 180lbs is nothing to laugh at! I've still got a long way to go and need to really buckle down to get there.

Although I can't eat much (quantity wise), I've found that I can pretty much eat anything. It's been a real struggle to figure out exactly what I should be eating. How much protein vs fat vs carbs? How many calories are too many vs how many calories are too little and will send my body into starvation mode? It's a work in progress for sure!

So back onto the warpath... Fighting my obesity, fighting to get to where I want to be, fighting to love who I am! First pit stop: Any weight with a 2 in front of it!