Popadopalous
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So, after a very short 6 months and 24 days since my bypass, I've reached my goal of 12 stone - starting weight was a few pounds over 21 stone. My original goal was 13 stone but I revised it. I'm satisfied and happy now at 12 stone but I still plan on going a little lower, although I'm not really going to set myself targets or work too hard because whether I lose the extra few pounds or not, I'm still very happy and satisfied at my current weight.
My family have been telling me that I need to stop losing weight now and I haven't stopped receiving compliments from friends about how amazing they think I look. I've had more ladies ask for my number and ask me out than I've ever had in my life which is a fantastic.
I've been able to walk in to any shop, pick up a size medium shirt or t-shirt and it would fit perfectly - something I've never thought would be possible. I've been enjoying the occasional treat now, perhaps a bottle of wine at the weekend or a small pack of sweets... everything I eat is in moderation and I haven't yet gained weight so I must be doing everything right. My diet was pretty strict but I've relaxed a little and begun to enjoy a little treat now and again.... I still *always* however alter my diet if I gain any weight so that very quickly nip things in the bud.
I missed my last dietitian telephone appointment as I was on holiday so the last time we spoke, I was 14 and a half stone. She is calling today (2 and a half months since we last spoke) so I can't wait to hear her reaction when I tell her my weight.
I haven't shown anyone my 'before' pictures yet because they look vile but since I'm not that person anymore, I don't really care who sees them now. The before picture was taken 2 nights before my bypass. Oddly, I seem to have forgotten to take a set of pictures with clothes on.
My life has been completely transformed and feels like I've only just begun living it now. Now for the task of maintaining for the rest of my life!
My family have been telling me that I need to stop losing weight now and I haven't stopped receiving compliments from friends about how amazing they think I look. I've had more ladies ask for my number and ask me out than I've ever had in my life which is a fantastic.
I've been able to walk in to any shop, pick up a size medium shirt or t-shirt and it would fit perfectly - something I've never thought would be possible. I've been enjoying the occasional treat now, perhaps a bottle of wine at the weekend or a small pack of sweets... everything I eat is in moderation and I haven't yet gained weight so I must be doing everything right. My diet was pretty strict but I've relaxed a little and begun to enjoy a little treat now and again.... I still *always* however alter my diet if I gain any weight so that very quickly nip things in the bud.
I missed my last dietitian telephone appointment as I was on holiday so the last time we spoke, I was 14 and a half stone. She is calling today (2 and a half months since we last spoke) so I can't wait to hear her reaction when I tell her my weight.
I haven't shown anyone my 'before' pictures yet because they look vile but since I'm not that person anymore, I don't really care who sees them now. The before picture was taken 2 nights before my bypass. Oddly, I seem to have forgotten to take a set of pictures with clothes on.
My life has been completely transformed and feels like I've only just begun living it now. Now for the task of maintaining for the rest of my life!