Non-Scale Victories

I've been a little discouraged not to have seen a greater loss by now, but 16 pounds is more than I've lost on my own in as long as I can remember. Tomorrow finishes out week 5, and I see the doc for a checkup on April 27th. I'm really, really hoping for a fill b/c I don't feel much restriction, if any. I physically can't eat as much as before the surgery, which is the point, but as swelling has gone down, I don't get full as quickly as I did the first two weeks after surgery. I stay full for a long time, however. I used to sit at work and graze throughout the day, and I can honestly say that I've not had a "snack" at work since the surgery.

Because the scale hasn't been as friendly as I'd hoped, I was elated last week to celebrate 2 non-scale victories. Last Thursday, I was able to wear a pair of khaki pants that before the surgery I couldn't even get over my thunder thighs. No elastic, no flexible material, didn't have to suck in or lay on the bed to get them fastened. They went right on, zipped and buttoned with no problem. Then, on Friday, instead of putting on my baggy blue jeans that I've worn at least once per week for the last year, I tried on a pair of jeans I haven't been able to wear in just as long. Yep...they went right on, buttoned with no problem, plenty of room. Today I'm wearing a shirt that 2 months ago I would have covered up with another layer. I can't put into words how great it feels to see a change in my clothing.

It's been nice hearing comments from people that I work with on how they can really see a difference already. However, the best most precious thing to me is the comments my little girl is making on how I need to go buy new clothes b/c the old ones are too big. We're only talking about a 16 pound loss at this point, but to know that she is noticing the weight loss just means everything to me. My girls are no longer asking me if I have a baby in my belly. Instead, they're saying things like, "Mommy, you need to go shopping for some smaller clothes b/c you're getting skinny and those clothes are too big for you already!" I'm a long way from skinny, but I'm taking this journey a day at a time, and I'm trying to focus on the non-scale victories when the number on the scale isn't what I'd hoped for.

Starting Weight: 252 lbs
Pre-Op Weight: 250 lbs
Today's Weight: 236 lbs
Total Loss: 16 lbs