I sort of feel a little awkward writing this post, but I do want to keep people up to date with my progress in my weight loss, maybe it will inspire someone else to take the plunge and have surgery if they need it.
Yesterday I went and had my six week check up and Dr C confirmed I have lost 18kgs, he also said I was ahead of the game as I have lost 35% of my excess weight already and most people take a lot longer to get to that point. Oh and I am now officially only obese, no longer morbidly obese.
Then I saw the exercise coordinator who re-measured me before giving me some light exercises to do, given my arthritis there will be no running or the like, but plenty of upper body exercises.
Now the thing that blew me away was how many cms I have lost, why does it blow me away? Well when I look in the mirror I still see the 'fat' me, because really I am still 'fat' - after all obese is not skinny in any way shape or form. Sure I see my face is thinner, and I know my arms and legs are as I can see that. Partly because my arms are getting really 'flappy' - sigh. But I can deal with that.
So when she measured me I was not expecting to have lost 9cms off my waist and a huge 15cms off my hips!! I just can see it. Sure I am now wearing a size 20 top instead of a 24 or 26, but my brain just doesn't realise that what it sees is still large, but a smaller large than it was.
So I feel I need to write it down so that I actually start to believe that the weight is disappearing, not just on the scales but off my body as well.
I may even be brave enough soon to post photos - no promises though.
Thanks for popping by xxx
Don't see it as bragging, see it as recording facts! Congrats on losing the cms and weight, very exciting! I can't wait to see pics when you are ready!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda, I suppose I am not used to patting myself on the back so it feels a little odd, but you are right, I am recording the facts, and I should be proud of what I am achieving. xxx
DeleteYour cheering section over here is jumping up and down and waving their pom poms. Good going.
ReplyDeleteThanks Delores, it is so uplifting to have so many people who I have never actually met on my side and cheering for me. xxx
DeleteBrag as much as you want, Ma. You deserve to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteThanks sweetie, still feels a little awkward though, I am always backwards in coming forward about my achievements, will have to Skype soon xxx
DeleteBragging in these circumstances is mandatory. Happy, happy, happy. And you have another cheering section over here. Pom poms yes, jumping up and down now. Thatis WONDERFUL.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC, now you be careful with that jumping, I don't want you to hurt yourself on my behalf!! But all kidding aside, I really do appreciate your ongoing support, it is so great to find out that lots of people are in my corner on this journey. xxx
DeleteKakka I am so very, very, very happy for you - brag on - and I'll be here cheering and applauding! x
ReplyDeleteThanks PPMJ, I appreciate your support, it is so nice to know that others out there in the blogosphere care and take the time to pop by and let me know. Have a great weekend xxx
DeleteHaving seen your progress over the weeks I can actually see the vast difference particularly in your face. arms and legs as you said. I am happy you have bought some smaller size clothes already and am waiting for the day when you ask me if I'd like any of your discards. lol While you are still wearing your larger size clothes the weight loss from your body will be harder to see.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could join you on your downward (weight-wise) journey but will just have to enjoy your success so keep at it. You are doing so well. I think I've told you that already but will keep doing so. Pop and I are very proud of you. Just you keep right on bragging as I know many people are interested in your progress. xxxx
Thanks Mum, it's always great to have your and Pop in my corner cheering me on. I have two bags of clothes here but I think they will be way to big for you as I am only just getting down towards your weight, but happy for you to have a look through them before I donate them to a charity. xxx
DeleteI wouldn't mind knowing more about the upper body exercises.
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