Just back from 1st Vacation - Post Surgery
Hi Everyone
Just wanted to stop by and say that I just got back from a 2 week vacation in Orlando.
I was apprehensive leaving for vacation - knowing how difficult it can be eating healthy - while on vacationing and spending all day at Disney and Universal etc.
In my past - I would typically gain around 10 to 15 lbs while on vacation - when I had my lap band - that was lowered to 0 to 5 lbs gain. (I am sure based on alcohol consumption)
This was my first vacation since surgery on Jan 23rd - so I wasn't sure what to expect - I really didn't think I would gain weight - but you never know.
I was pleasantly surprised to step on the scales this morning - after not weighing in for 2 weeks - and i had lost 4.8 lbs!
We did lots of walking - and I made sure I had my snacks with me - but I find it hard to eat in the heat (and it was HOT) - so my appetite was nil.
I am now only 7.3 lbs away from being at 200 lbs - and 7.4 lbs away from being in Onederland! My lowest remembered weight ever was 206.6 which was on June 14, 2014 (1 year 3 months after my lap band surgery) - however I had just completed a 12 day cleanse prior to this weigh in - so don't really count it as a true lowest weight - it was more around the 210 lb mark.
I have completely emptied my closet and drawers of clothes that are too big - I went through my summer stuff prior to going to Orlando - and kept enough to get me through vacation - however when I got there - they quickly became too big. My new shorts are 32 or 34 waist (I don't even remember being that small ever) - and some t-shirts are Mediums or Large.
So excited - my partner even told me yesterday that I had a new spring in my step...lol
I hope you are all doing well :)
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
Thank you!
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
Don't you just love that spring in your step? It's one of my favourite NSV's. From someone who used to waddle and limp across the parking lot, to someone who walks quickly, almost runs.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
:)
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
So glad you had fun on your vacation and still lost weight! Way to go! You're doing amazing!
It must feel so great to fit into such small sizes! I can't wait to get there too.
Only 7.4 Lbs away from Onederland; woohoo! How exciting!
Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto
1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017
Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017
Kathy 
Thank you!
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
i know what you mean - being from Canada - going to the USA was all about food because they have so many different places to eat- but not this time - still had a great time!
HW - 283lbs (1991)** LW - 206lbs (2014)**CW 265lbs **Slimband - March 8, 2013 ** 275lbs @ Preop Diet** 261lbs on surgery day**Referral TWH - Feb'16**Orientation TWH - May 11/16**Psychologist TWH (Dr Wnuk) - June 24/16 ** Social Work (Anna Wallwork) - July 20/16 **Nurse (Wei Wang) - July 25/16 ** Nutrition Class (Lorraine Gougeon) - Aug 15/16 Endoscopy TWH - Aug 18/16 Dietician (Laura Scott) - Sept 15/16 Surgeon Dr Okrainek Nov 18/16 ** PreOP @ TWN Jan 9/17 *** RNY & Lap Band Removal Surgery @ TWH Jan 23/17 w/ Dr Urbach
Great to hear you were able to enjoy your vacation and still loose weight. You give me hope foe my first vacation in the future.
Height: 5'10" ...... HW: 280 OptiW: 261 SW: 246 CW: 168 GW: 180
(High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Severe Sleep Apnea, Liver Issues)
Start OptiFast: April 11, 2017 Surgery Date: April 25, 2017 RNY at TWH
(High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Liver issues have been resolved - No More Meds!)
Time to think positive and power on through the stages and start living a healthier life.
