It’s been two months since my weight loss surgery (why do I all of a sudden feel like I’m at an AA meeting saying how long it has been since my last drink?) and I figured it was time to do an assessment of where I am in my journey. Per a previous article, my one monthiversary didn’t go exactly too well. I had an allergic reaction to one of the protein drinks I tried, and it was not a pleasant day. I am very glad to say today on my second monthiversary since surgery that things went much more smoothly. No allergic reaction, in fact, I didn’t even have a headache today, so was able to enjoy the day to its fullest.
Let’s get the statistics out of the way. Since my surgery two months ago, I have lost 19 pounds, which puts me averaging 2.33 pounds per week. This is about where I want to be with the overall weightloss. A nice steady pace, but not too fast. The weightloss has slightly increased since the fill, so it is doing it’s job. Overall that means that I have lost 53 pounds since starting this particular phase of my journey in January, and I am now down 91 pounds from my top weight. I am approaching a couple of big milestones – 100 pounds of weight lost (and trust me, I am hoping that it stays lost forever), and I am quickly approaching the 200 pound barrier.
I don’t want anyone to think that what the scale says is the only important factor here. It is only a piece of the overall wellness pie. 
On Friday, as I was doing my walk up and down the stairs in our parking garage at work, it suddenly occurred to me just how good it felt to move my body. I felt almost bursting with health. My color has returned to my face (there were several people who were concerned with how pale I had become after surgery) and my energy level has definitely been increasing. I’m following the protocol set by the doctors office which is to eat slowly, do not eat and drink at the same time, and taking my supplements. And life is good.
I thought it would be a good reminder to show a picture (above left) of me at my top weight and where I am at now to help me keep my focus in sight. I have come a long way, after working hard to get here. I have a long way to go still, but I am confident I will get there. My goal is a healthier, better me and I’m not stopping until I achieve it.
Great job with the weight loss! Iʼm inspired! Cheers, Erin