Almost 19 Week Out!

In 2 days, I'll be 19 weeks post-op from my revision to the Duodenal Switch.  So far, I've lost 67 lb's!  My current weight is 286.  This revision process has been such a huge adjustment in thinking.  My whole idea of nutrition and dieting has been turned upside down!  Fats are good with the DS, but not with the sleeve.  I went from everything in my life being low fat/no fat to regular, full fat foods.  This benefits me in lots of ways.  Processed foods are really bad for our bodies.  Low fat/no fat foods are very processed and additional additives are included in these foods to make them taste better.  Full fat foods are less processed.  For a normal person, foods high in fat can cause coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol...  but for DSer's, we don't absorb the fat.  Well we don't absorb about 70-80% of the fat that we ingest.  Your body can't hold on to what it doesn't absorb...  But for healthy brain function and other systems, our bodies need about 30g's of fat a day.  So in order to reach this 30g's, the DSer's diet needs to be higher in fat.  I must say that the inclusion of these foods certainly make "dieting" much more bearable!!

Can we say, pass the bacon???  =)

So I'm not big on full body shots, but I'm struggling with seeing the difference.  Always struggle with this...  So in April 2012, I took a pic of myself in the ladies restroom at the reception for my sister's wedding.  My weight at that time was around 340 (got up to 353 before being switched).  And over the weekend, I had my almost 8 year old snap a for me after we got home from making a Sam's run.

I didn't really realize how different I looked until I saw the pics put together...  The difference is AMAZING after only 4 months!!!  At 353, I was in a 26/28 top and a tight 28 bottom.  Now at 286, I'm in a 18/20 top and 22/24 bottom.  I'm excited and anxious to see what this year will bring.  I still struggle with picturing myself at my goal weight or even getting below my lowest weight; 236.  I'm 50 lbs away from there now...  and still 140 away from my goal weight...  I will get there, though...  Eventually!

In the meantime, I'm going to keep working and everyday I will be making progress!!!