16 1/2 Weeks Post-Op

Thought I'd do a little check in on how things are going. I don't think to blog as often because there aren't as many changes on a day to day basis.

I've now lost just over 60 pounds. When I lose 3 1/2 more I'll be in the 100's for the first time since 1996 or so.

I'm still on one blood pressure medicine and one diabetes medicine. My blood pressure is slowly getting to a normal reading. It went way down after surgery then climbed back up to high numbers at around 12 weeks. My blood sugars are very normal. 100 to 125 consistently. Maybe I'll get rid of that med before long.

I'm still sleeping with my CPAP but I'm wondering how much longer I will need it. I took a two hour nap last Sunday and slept wonderfully without it!

My wedding ring is super loose. I can't bring myself to take it off but if I shake my hand (even gently) it starts sliding off. It fell off as I got into bed the other night. I sure don't want to lose it but I can't go without it.

The first batch of smaller clothes I'd shrank into are now getting looser and I'm wearing some that are a size smaller than that. I've bought a handful of new blouses and I can't explain how wonderful it feels to wear pretty, smaller clothes.

Compliments follow me around it seems. It feels a little weird. I don't think it goes to my head. I feel healthy. I feel happy. I don't think about my looks to often. But it does make me feel good that changes are big enough that people notice. That means I'm doing what I'm supposed to do and it is working.

I'm spending a lot of time each morning in devotions and Bible reading and prayer. It is a huge comfort to me and it makes me feel like this new path and plan is coming together.

I'm still losing hair, I'm still giddily happy, I'm still waking up early and still finding new ways that it is confirmed that this is the best thing I could have ever done.

He continues to increase as I continue to decrease ...

Blessings y'all!