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1.5 years Post OP:

This journey has been an interesting one.  There are things that I have done well and things I have done "not so well".  I'm going to try and blog daily in hopes that I can stay on track.  I've lost a total of 80 lbs.  Unfortunately, I have gained 10lbs over the last 2 months....not good.  So, I'm using this blog and a group on OH to stay on track.

Back to the basics.  I really want to reach my goal weight of 170lbs.  The WLS was the easy part...keeping the weight off is hard.  I find myself reverting back to old habits and I need to stop. 

Today, I'm starting fresh.  Hmmm, I wonder if there is a food tracker for people who have had WLS?  I'll have to find out.  I start group exercise this evening....Operation Motivation in effect!

I am so surprised at how good I feel!  I thank God everything went well during the surgery!  The staff at VHC was excellent!!  Day 1 and 2 started out a little rough. I could barely swallow and I had dry heaves. By day 3, for me, I figured pain management was the key. If I kept my pain to a minimum, the swelling was less and the fluids seemed to go down easier. Getting all of my protein and water is my goal. I am up to 50 grams of protein and 20 ozs of water. I get an additional 20-25 ozs when you count the other fluids. I'm not sure if that counts though.   

I'm looking forward to puréed food and walking this journey with my fellow WLS buddies!!

I am 5 days in to my 7 day liquid diet.  I'm not going to lie...twice  this week I ate something not authorized. I had a.handful of chips on Tuesday.  And one slice of lunch met with cheese on Wednesday.   Despite my slip up, I have lost 8lbs so far. I'm trying not to let my emotions run me but today, my sister law passed away.  I now realize that I AM an emotional eater.  I made a choice today not to give in to those "old" feelings. And I feel great for making it through.  Tomorrow is a new day that will be filled more decisions.  I'm going to remember this feeling and hopefully make good decisions!!!