During the pre-op and post-op diet changes I have lost 16 lbs which may not seem like much, but it is a thrilling realization. I have spend years trying to move the scale with little change and now it is falling off in a reasonably steady pace. I have started to work in exercise when I can and I am very conscious of what I am ingesting.
I do have moments of weakness that I am really fine with at this point. I still splash some sweet tea in my unsweet tea for a little flavor. I ate a handful of potato chips with dinner last night. I still crave sweets like you wouldn't believe (which I have only indulged in once). I am trying to not be too hard on myself because it has taken years for me to get to this point and I can't expect that overnight I am going to be a reformed food addict with no bad habits or guilty pleasures.
I recognize that this is going to be a hell of a long road and I just need to take it one day at a time. If I stumble one day I need to remember that one day will not undo everything and I can't just throw my hands up in defeat and retreat to my old ways. Tomorrow is always a new day to do better, to make better choices and move a little more. This Band is a tool, but it is me who has to do the work. I say bring it on! I am ready.
I go in for a fill on the 1st and as much as I hate needles I am looking forward to it. A little more restriction will make this process that much quicker and the tool just that much more effective. I am impressed so far and if there is anyone out there is cyberspace who would like to chat about my experience please feel free to message me. I would love to provide my experience to anyone it may help.
This next couple of weeks will be spent working on my willpower, my water intake and my level of activity. Slow and steady wins the race and I am hoping to find my pace soon.
Till next time.
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