Recently, I have noticed that the number on the scale isn't always indicative of what's really happening off the scale. I have noticed my jeans getting looser in both the hips/tummy and thighs, even though the scale seems to fluctuate within the same 2-3 pounds. I am not really all that worried about the numbers on the scale when it occurred to me I am already pretty pleased with the weight I currently am. Sure, I want to get to a "goal" weight, but all in all...its not a race. I do believe I will probably level out around a size 7 or 8 jeans. My tops will probably be a medium. I am still wearing a size 11/12 jeans and Large top...but that day is coming. And, it's all pretty amazing.
I went to my PCP's office today to get my blood work done. I am a little anxious to see what those results will be. I return on Friday to discuss the numbers with my doctor. I am hoping my A1C will be close to the normal range. I confess that I am not 100% perfect in everything I eat. I have taken a nibble here and there on a small piece of chocolate or a cookie. It's a shame that those things don't affect me with dumping or something, but so far they never have.
Today marks my week 18 since VSG surgery. My total weight loss since surgery is 65.7 lbs. In looking at my weight chart and progress, I really have had a pretty steady loss all along the way. I think I think there are fluctuations up and down, but really, that's just from my weighing myself every day. In looking at the bigger picture..it steady downward progress!!
The best non scale victory (NSV) I have had lately is this:
Not only can I cross my legs, comfortably, for a long period of time, but I can do it sitting at my desk or a table and there is room for both of them to slide under there. Plus, I have discovered how much more comfortable it is to sit that way, because it takes some of the pressure off of my tail bone which has been losing a lot of its cushy padding lately.
Last evening, I went to dinner with my son, Brandon, and his family. After dinner, his wife took a picture of the 2 of us together so I could send it to another son, Trey, that currently lives out of state and hasn't seen me since November. I decided to pair it up with a picture that was taken of me about the same time I decided to have surgery. Obviously, the 2 pictures aren't like poses, but I think there is definitely some comparison's to be shared.
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