3rd. Post Op Appointment

Well I only lost 7  lbs. since the last time I saw him.  I got stuck at the same weight for over 10 days even though I was only eating 600 cals/day still.  He said that 7 lbs was good, not to be upset but said I should up the exercise to jump start my metabolism.  I did that and started losing again so have lost 4 lbs since Monday (5 days ago) when I saw him!  I joined Women’s Workout World on Friday and will start it on Monday.  That should help I hope.  I will do another monthly measurements update next week at some point.  I know that clothes that hadn’t fit me for awhile are fitting me now, plus for the first time, people are really noticing that I’m losing weight.  That is all so encouraging. 

I went and got my hair colored (washed away the gray) as well as got it cut and styled and got my eyebrows waxed and dyed.  That really lifted my spirits too although my hair is a little shorter than I would like it.  Nevertheless, it’s healthy and doesn’t look too bad.

I am much less depressed about this whole thing and am feeling more like normal.  Now I can finally appreciate my release from this aweful addiction to food.  For the first time I can remember I feel free of that monkey on my back.  I’m not compelled to seek out chocolate or overload my stomach with food until I’m sick.  Praise God for this deliverance!!