244.7! Omg Omg Omg

[robbynnoel]

Happy Easter and Passwover Everyone!

My name is Robbyn. I'm a food addict and it's been almost a month since my last confession eh post.

lol

Okay...long story short. My surgery date is 5/22 at the OCC. My consultation weight was 257 with my local doctor was 257. I was initially scheduled for surgery a month ago...went through the pre op process (while away on vacation...that was a challenge) and I lost 20 lbs. So my surgery weight was 237.

Well there was no surgery, I switched to the occ and I started to eat like a piglet. Then I stopped weighing. That's always a bad bad bad sign. When I stop weighing I eat double because I'm worried about what I gained by not weighing.

I decided to come back to the boards yesterday because I had a personal message that turned out to be a prank but it was a good thing. I got back on the boards and decided a few minutes ago to weigh myself and face the music.

I weighed after eating, after showering, after drinking water...totally when I shouldn't have but I did so that if I weighed tomorrow I'd weigh less. lol

At least those are the types of games I play with myself when I have access to a scale.

So...back to the longest story in the world.

I did weigh today and I was 244.7. This may not be a victory to some but it's a victory to me. A 5 lb gain after a month of being on an emotional roller coaster, (more second guessing if I should have the surgery at all...another reason I've been quiet) eating like a pig and remember coming off several weeks of 400 calorie days.

Phew. I consider this a victory. A huge one. I'm going to dance my happy dance now.

Now that I know that having a protein drink most mornings instead of breakfast has slowed down the weight gain I feel I can get through these next two weeks without stressing about spending my pre op time just getting back to where I was on my original surgery date.

Hurrah!

Whoopie!

I feel much better, but I'm still staying off the scale and not going to stress about a gain. That obviously worked for me in some way.

Hugs.

[ValleyGirl]

We've missed you. Glad you're back!

Sabrina:)

[MrsParris]

Robyn,

Not stressing is the best thing you can do. I drove myself nuts counting calories, protein grams, etc. and exercising my tail off. I averaged 1-1.5 lbs. per week. I quit stressing about all that, and just use common sense and I am still averaging 1-1.5 lbs. per week. I cheat some, but I am learning to eat some better, but still enjoy life without constantly restricting myself.

For a couple of months after I was banded, I really questioned myself as to whether or not I should have gotten my band. I am almost 5 months from my band date of Nov. 19th. I no longer question my decision. It was the best decision I could have made. Financially, I will be paying for it for a couple more years, but it is so worth it. It makes me stronger and gives me more control. I can't imagine not having one now. I am on vacation in Disney World right now, and I have lost 2 lbs. since Friday. ON VACATION!!!!!! I have never in my entire life lost weight on a trip. I always take back home at least a 5 lb. souvenir.

My husband was banded last April 6th. He has already lost 13 lbs. Good luck with your decision.

Kimberly

[mona-camille]

YEAH, good for you!!!! I DO understand the victory in a 5 pound weight gain, LOL!! I could have beenmuch worse so thats great. I'm so glad you decided to go with Dr. Ortiz. After what happened to my sister and having her band erode, I think going to the OCC is much safer! Her problem seems to be doctor error. Unfortunately, here in the US, they aren't as experienced with lap band yet.