The Verdict is IN!

To date the grande total is 23 lbs! I went into the surgeon's today and he cleared me for mushy foods and shredded meats. I am SOOOO EXCITED! I went out to dinner tonight and chowed on mashed taters, green beans, and a little bit of turkey meat. It was like eating filet mignon and lobster (thanks Katie!)

Dr. C said that my incissions look great and that my activity level has been wonderful. He was pretty happy with my overall progress so that was good as well. He cleared me to head back to the pool for water aerobics so hopefully that will be back on the agenda next week as well as cardio and light weights.

Im pretty happy with my progress so far. My personal goal was a total of 30 lbs lost by June 15th. I am more than halfway there already so I am confident I will make it! I just need to keep my mashed potatoes in check so I dont start gaining it back though.

Thanks again for all of the well wishes. Everyone has been wonderful and supportive! Keep checking back for more updates and pictures. Im thinking my next picture post will be in about 2-3 weeks when I go in for my first post op nutrition class.

More pictures!

So today I am 12 days post op. I have been trying NOT to get on my scale everyday, however I did get on a few days ago at the surgeon's office--JUST TO SEE!!! I will admit my pants a little bit looser but I haven't seen a major difference yet. I am waiting until I get to my first official post op appointment on Thursday the 23rd to see what the total weight loss is. So far though, according to my calculations, I am down about 15lbs give or take. Now, for you skinny minnie's out there 15lbs is a lot. That's usually an entire pant size for you. However, for the big mamma jamma's out there like me, 15lbs can be gained and lost in a day. We have to hit the 30lb+ mark to REALLY notice a difference.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about my scale moving in the opposite direction it usually does. I think it may be suffering from confusion or denial about the fact that I am finally starting to lose weight. It not longer shudders in terror as I approach it :) Anyway, here are some pictures to show off this 15lbs lost. Others say they can see it, but I, unfortunately cannot. Hopefully soon though!! P.S. Greg took these using my camera-- he's still learning how to use it so of course they arent in focus haha!

P.S. Greg took these using my camera-- he's still learning how to use it so of course they arent in focus haha!