Well it feels like I have not been on here in forever.  I have not posted a blog in a very long time.  I hit the 100 lbs. lost goal the other day which is great, that also put me below what the doctors office said my weight loss range would be.  They said I would be in the 160 range but I weighed in at 157 the other morning.  I am now officially overweight instead of obese, but would like to be in the normal catagory eventually.  The weight loss has slowed quite a bit, but I think with a little more effort and exercise, I can lose the next 20 lbs I want to lose.  I can wear a size small-medium shirt/top depending on the make, but because most of my weight was in my hips, thighs and butt I am still in a size 10-12 pants.  My co-workers tell me I don't look that big, but my head still sees a very large person in this skin.  I have days when I look in the mirror and say to myself "damn girl you look good" and there are more days than not that I see the same body as what I started out with. 

I am truly happy I had this surgery though.  I have more energy and feel so much better.  I have been able to run with my three year old and he wants to stop running before I do, which is so the opposite from before.  I have had a couple of instances that my blood sugar has dropped I think though.  I get real light headed/dizzy and start shaking.  I drink some orange juice and eat some peanut butter crackers and within a short time it is like nothing ever happened.  This usually occurs when I have had too much time in between my meals or have made a poor choice in eating, so I am very conscious about making sure I eat regularly as much as I can or carry a snack with me just in case.

Am glad to see everyone who are my friends on here are still doing well and will try to check in a little more often since the weather is starting to change here in NY and that means I will probably spend a little more time inside where it is warmer.

I am so excited.  The scale may not be moving very fast but this morning I was going through clothes that I have in my closet weeding out the ones that have become too big and ran across a couple of items I have had for a very long time that were size 16.  I thought lets see if I can get my big butt into these.  Put my first leg in, put my second leg in, started pulling them up over my rather large thighs, it was a little snug but they kept going, pulled them up over my big hips, and finally, zipped them with ease.  I can't believe it they fit!!!!!    I ran into the bedroom where my DH was playing on his computer and said look at these.  He was like what are you talking about, and I said these pants are a size 16 and I started out in a size 24 tight 22's.  He said, "Wow they look nice on you!"  I am just sooooo happy.  My sister dropped off a shirt and pair of pants that she can't wear anymore as she has gained weight and the pants I can't wear yet, they are a size 14 but the shirt is a size large and it fit.

I love that I had this surgery every day.  It is making me feel better about myself and my health.  It is making me realize that I have a better chance of being around to see my son who is 3 grow up and have a family of his own.  I would not trade my decision to have this surgery for anything in the world other than my son. 

I am just so giddy and skipping around the house now!  Hope everyone else has a great day too!!!!! 

Hope that everyone had a great Easter Holiday.  Mine was not very eventful but I did get a nice surprise when I stepped on the scale read 198.2.  That puts me in Onederland.  I am so greatful for this surgery and for this day.  I can honestly say this was an exciting WOW moment for me.  Just need to keep it moving to get the rest that I want to lose off.  I have the rest of my life to work hard and get there.

Well after remaining at 217 lbs. for about the last two weeks, I stepped on the scale this morning, after I ate breakfast, and it was finally down 2 pounds.  I just kept doing as I should and let it do its thing. 

I had a problem with some pork roast that I tried.  This was the first thing I had any reaction too as far as it feeling stuck or dumping I think.  It was the worst feeling I ever had.  Very painful and scary.  I thought it was very moist and that I had chewed it well enough, but it came back up.  Bread and crackers to me taste very sweet, so I have been staying away from them as they really didn't taste good being so sweet.  I tried a very small sliver of thin crust pizza tonight and it was wonderful.  It was just enought to satisfy my craving for it and I was full with just that little piece. It was about 1/16 wedge of a 16 inch pizza. 

This morning I made a 1 egg omlet with 2 slices of very thin sliced ham and cheese with Pam cooking spray.  I ate a couple of thin 1/4 slices of fresh pineapple also.  This was very good and I was stuffed.  What I have been craving a lot is salad though.  I have been making a chicken ceasar salad, light on the dressing, for lunch and get very full with it.  The things that I choose to eat have been a lot more healthier than before and I don't seem to miss any of that old stuff that I don't eat anymore. 

I can't wait for this weather to clear up so I can get out and do more.  I have been working out with the Wii fit and Wii Active sports but it is not the same as being out in that freash air and sunshine.  I have also been sick with a nasty cold the past couple of weeks so exercise was put to the back burner temporarily.  I think today is the best I have felt in the past 2 weeks.  I walked around our Sam's club for an hour last night waiting to get new tires on my SUV and today I did more walking around the stores. 

Well, have to get going for now.  Will post again soon.

I seen Nicole the nutritionist today for my 2 week follow up to advance to the next food stage.  I was so excited, I couldn't wait to get home and try that cream of tomato soup.  I never thought tomato soup could ever taste so good.  Have to go to the store later to get some other things that are on my new list of can eats (drink pretty much due to consistancy).  I am down 20 lbs since surgery and 30 lbs total since starting this process.  I am happy with that.  Ate only about a 1/4 cup and felt so full.  Will try something different each day so if any reation to it I can eliminate it for now. 

On another note, 10 days after surgery I was able to put on my own shoes (could before, but not right after) and started sleeping on my sides.  Still don't dare sleep on my stomach.  Atleast I am out of the recliners in my couch and chair.  My back seems to bother me across my shoulder blade area, but I notice it after I have been doing stuff for a while.  It seems that since the surgery, I find myself keeping my posture straighter so I am using those muscles that I let go for so long.  I can only hope this will get better with time.  Other than that I feel wonderful.  No regrets.

Well, gotta get going for now.  Can't get any exercise setting in front of this computer.  Will post again later.