Keeping it in the Family

For those who don't know, my Aunt Margaret and cousin Janissa are also bariatric patients.  I am sitting here in the hospital with Janissa tonight, she is out of surgery and doing well.  Margaret had her surgery last month.  So we are all support for each other and should all be fabulous and thin by next Christmas.

I've been reflecting on some things and thought I should write them down so I don't forget when looking back.

1. Eating too fast will in fact make you throw up.  This doesn't mean you can now have more food.  Too much food will also make you throw up.
2. Drinking with a meal will make you feel bloated and want to make yourself throw up.  If you make yourself throw up, people will think you are bulimic.
3. Giving your dog your left overs will make him fat and cause him to lose interest in his own food. 
4. Walking is a lot more enjoyable if you go with a friend instead of your dog who really only likes to chase squirrels and is completely burdened by your slowness of step.
5. Weight loss apparently begins in the face, neck, breasts and feet.  So don't expect your butt, thighs, stomach, hips, or bat wing arms to miraculously shrink like your boobs do.

And finally:

If you do not follow the plan, you can in fact, gain weight.  If this happens, refer to #2 for remedy.

I've Lost My Age

Yep...I am now 44 pounds lighter than when I started this journey.  Very exciting to say I have lost my age!  Hopefully when I turn 45 next year in July I can say I have lost 100 pounds!

Just an update on the doctor appointment.  Still off all diabetes meds and blood sugars remain under 120 consistently, so effectively I no longer have diabetes!  A huge win...thank you Lord!

I've also lost 1.5" in my waist and a whopping 4" in my hips.  This totally explains why the underwear keeps falling off...yes I am going shopping for new ones, I'm not ready to go "commando"!

And Today's Number Is...

40! Actually 40.4 to be exact.  This was the goal I had set for myself before returning to the doctor tomorrow for my one month post-op check up.  So excited that I made it to this goal.  It is actually getting easier and easier.