Finally

I was worried it wouldn't happen but I've finally lost weight, a whole pound! No, it's totally fine. I've been watching videos on YouTube. No not Depeche Mode! There's an American bariatric surgeon who has done all sorts of little info videos. One on WLS stalls. The first stall happens after 3 weeks then again after 3 months. The next few months will most likely have a few stalls. And whilst I don't actually want them knowing it is all part of the process is calming. At least 2 of my fellow surgery pals are stalling too. We all hit the 3 month mark at the same time, so it must be normal. Feeling so much happier with the whole thing again.

Above mentioned surgeon also did one about loose skin. The way he put it was interesting - the saggy skin damage issue had already happened it was just all the fat keeping it stretched and smooth! Lol. Now the important message about it springing back. Lots of elements affect this. Namely my age - over 40 isn't great. Smoking - no comment, genes - well my jeans help to keep the skin in. So after surgery you tend to lose weight for about a year, but your skin can continue to shrink back for up to 2 years! Whoop whoop. Therefore, cosmetic surgery shouldn't be considered until after that. Exercise per se will not help (though building muscles will stretch it smooth a little), and there are no magic creams - bugger! Hydration, healthy eating and nature is all it takes. 

I hope everyone is fine after the horrible weather. Remember the clocks go back an hour this weekend. Have a great time, whatever your plans and I'll see you next Friday. Happy Halloween 🎃👻

People think that the grass is greener somewhere else, but the grass is greener where you water it.