LaTonga's Weight Loss Journey

I got a Fitbit!!!! An awesome way to track your steps, water intake, and food intake.

This week, I went to my baratric surgeon for my four year check up.   He assured me that I was doing everything that I needed to do. He gave me 4 tips for long term success. 4 weight loss surgery success habits:  1. Limit portion sizes by measuring foods AT ALL TIMES!  2. No snacking if possible, limit them to 2 planned snacks a day ( fresh fruit or veggies, limit carb intake) 3. Drink an adequate amount of water 4. Exercise 

Every time I visit my boyfriend must stop by the 7-Eleven and get me one of these cold sugar free slurpees. Yummy to my tunmie on a hot summer day!

Whew!!! I can't believe it!!! Time has flown by quickly! 4 years ago, I made the decision to have weight loss surgery. It was and IS the best decision that I have EVER made!!!! I do not regret it! Not one little bit! You see, weight loss surgery is not a quick fix but it is a tool to assist in getting healthy. Has it been a struggle? Absolutely! Did I have to change my eating habits ? Absolutely! Do I exercise? Absolutely! Do I make mistakes? Absolutely? Am I perfect? Absolutely NOT! I am a work in progress and will continue to work on and keep on moving! I will continue to advocate for others as well as myself to be an example of living healthy. 

One important part of this "lifetime commitment" is  annual lab work. The tech took 10 vials of blood. Depending on insurance, some times labs can be costly,however, they are vital. Post gastric bypass, one must be able to look at trends in labwork to addess problems tham might arise.  I generally have my labs taken twice a year around June and December.