Almost 7 months out.

I wish I was more consistent with my blogs. I don't know why, it's just that sometimes I have the urge to write and other times that is the furthest thing from my mind. Maybe if I had more interesting things to talk about, that would make it easier. Who knows?

 Anyways, last month I had my 6 month check up. I think I mentioned that in my last blog, but I'm not sure. 6 months since they rearranged my guts and everything has been great!! I can now say that I can eat everything I once ate with no problems. Which is good, but is also kind of bad. I know I've mentioned this before, but I'm a little bummed that I can still have sweets an junk food. I was hoping that my body would totally reject those foods and make me sick. Unfortunately, that's not the case. I do however see it as a good thing because at least I don't feel like the outcast at parties for not being able to have a little bit. I'm actually glad I can have everything now because that just makes me feel normal.

 The only thing I won't go back to is pop/soda. I don't crave it and I don't want to even go back to drinking it. I know a lady who had this surgery done a little after me and is drinking Dt. Coke already. I guess, hey, to eAch their own, with provolone, baby (C and R, wut up?!) but that is one of the main things they tell you to try and not pick back up. Not only because of th extra calories, but because of the carbonation in it, it expands the stomach. I know you can drink diet, but you're only fooling yourself in to thinking that its good for you because it doesn't have any calories in it. I will occasionally pick up a Gatorade here an there or a Peace Tea every once in a while. For the most part, I stick with water and a packet of flavored powder stuff. Like crystal light or something to that effect. It's probably not that good for you, but that's all that I've been drinking since my surgery. I should buy stock in the Great value powder drink mix! Ha!

 I went in to this surgery just wanting help with portion control. I have that now! I'm basically able to have a somewhat normal portion of food now. Which is good for me. My nurse at the surgery center is extremely pleased at how far I've come. I've lost just over 140lbs since surgery at the End of October. Which is amazing to them! Since the beginning of July I've lost just over 175lbs. So to me, I think I've been doing great. I don't think my portions are totally out of whack. Right now I'm at a weight (255lbs) that I could live with for the rest of my life. Well, until next time, have a great day!