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To be 50 lbs lighter by my next birthday.

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Bradley J. Needleman, M.D.
Dr. Needleman is great! He is the best surgeon in Columbus for VSG/RNY and he knows it! I don't mind a Dr. that is sure of himself - I wanted no one but the best if I was going under the knife. My mom didn't like him at first - she didn't think he was personable and very cocky. But then we went for the follow up visit and she said he was much better and she changed her mind. Plus hearing from other people that he was the best surgeon made her feel better about me having surgery.

First impression was from a photo - he looks nice and like he cares about his patients. The office staff at OSU is great - they are understanding of bigger peoples needs and are just as excited as I am when we see the scale move!

OSU bariatric has a great before/aftercare program - they really help you step my step to know what to expect after surgery. I didn't have many questions during my pre-op, thanks to OH I had a lot of answers already. However the few questions I did have - he was already telling me the answers- which was great. Dr. Needleman and his team have great bedside manner and he is more than surgically competent. I had NO complications after surgery (knock on wood) - so far things are going great 1 month out! He was honest with me about meds and when I can and can't take certain pills. OSU has a support group once a month - I will go to the September meeting.

Overall I have had a really good experience and wouldn't have changed anything. I was very fortunate to live close to OSU to be able to experience this great program. I am very happy with my decision to chose OSU!
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6 months!
on January 27, 2012 8:47 am
Wow I finally made it to the 6 month mark.  Crazy how time flies.  One week after my 6 month follow up I finally hit below 200 lbs.  I have never been so excited!  That is a huge milestone for me.  I am working out now at least 30 mins 5-6 times a week.  I am having body image issues big time with the sagging skin and flabby arms.  I am focused on strengthening my core and my arms.  From surgery weight of 279 - I have lost 80 lbs in 6 months.  That is a pretty solid accomplishment.  I still have another 50 to go at least and we will see from there.  I can't wait to travel - only 4 months till Rome, and 2 months till San Fransisco - I really am looking forward to the plane rides.  The seat belt will actually fit (I hope) LOL.  I have gone from an LB size 24 to an LB 14.  I can wear regular 16's and will soon be in regular 14's as LB stuff is starting to get too big!  I have lost 96 inches off my body - that is insane!    Definitely wouldn't change a thing!  Just keep plugging along- taking it one day at a time!
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Month # 4 Check in
on November 16, 2011 5:14 am
Well this month was more challenging to say the least.  The carb monster comes out on the weekends.  I find myself  grazing a little more when I don't have my meals planned.  I keep testing the "no no" foods.  I ate a cookie, chips and salsa....I don't beat myself up over it - I record everything I eat - no matter what it is.  I ate 1/2 a small cookie, chips and salsa was 3 chips and a tablespoon of salsa - not exactly large enough portions to freak out over! 

Fluid has been an issue for me from the beginning.  I normally am right around 30ish ounces a day.  Well one day I was out shopping and didn' t have much water.  I actually passed out in a LB store.  They called the squad and everything.  Turns out I was fine, just dehydrated.  Embarassing for sure!  Now I make sure I have water with me at all times. 

Weightloss wise - I didn't work out as much as I would like - but I was a lot more active - putting up christmas decorations and cleaning, taking the stairs at work.  All in all I lost 10 lbs with the last week seeing no change.  I still need to take my measurements - maybe that will show more change. 

More and more people are noticing and I don't hesitate to tell them how I am losing weight. 

So far this week I have worked out 2 days and been focused on water and protein first.  Thanksgiving should be fine - it is christmas I am worried about.  Way more opportunities to graze during Christmas! 

My goal is still to be at 200 by Christmas - not sure if that will happen or not - since I am in this slight stall.  MFP says I should be on track to at least be 205 by then ---20 something is better than nothing ....granted 199 is a lot better :) 

Just taking it day by day - this is my journey not a race!
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Almost forgot my 3 month surgiversary!
on October 18, 2011 5:15 am
Totally forgot to blog about my 3rd month post surgery.   So far I am down 48 lbs to my surgery weight, 69 from the start of diet class, and 99 from my highest recorded weight.   Good stuff!  I feel great!  This last month I only lost 10 lbs but I lost A LOT of inches.  In total I am down 47 inches.  That has moved me from a tight 24 down to a solid 16 in LB sizes.  I jumped over size 18 completely!!  I tried to keep wearing my 20's, but they are just too loose - the crotch of my pants feels like it is down to my knees - so not comfortable!  

My scale officially died last week so I won't be weighing myself for two weeks until my new scale arrives from Amazon.  The scale I bought was the highest ranked scale they had with almost 2000 people giving it 5 stars!  Much better then the 3 star average I was finding on Bed Bath and Beyond's website! 

I keep trucking along staying between 600-800 cals a day.  tend to be more towards the 600 unless I eat more carbs.  Stuff is tasting different - I now can't stand deli lunch meat and cheese - it tastes so gross.  I don't know why!  It tasted fine a few weeks ago!   Focusing now on brats, chicken breast, meatballs, ground beef or ground turkey - those all seem to be just fine. 

Finding it hard to fit in exercise right now - due to stress at work and working a lot of overtime.  Sticking to my food plan 95% of the time - there are a few days where I don't log my food or I might eat too many carbs - like 50 instead of less than 40.  Nothing too crazy.  I don't deprive myself - I eat chicken fingers and french fries and crackers.  I stay away from breads/pastas/rices for now.  However I am going to an Indian Restaurant in a few weeks and might try rice to see how it goes!  Just a little of course.  Just to clarify with the french fries - I eat like 3-5- that's it!  Past life I could eat a supersize fry without blinking and still be hungry.  WOW how times have changed! 

I have more energy finally!  I stay busy and active on the weekends - don't really want to sit still anymore.  I still have my 1-2 hours of TV time a night  3-nights a week - but I use it to catch up on all the shows that I missed because I was too busy doing other things!  I am more social now - going out to more events and hanging out with my friends more - even though I can't drink or eat like they do - I can still have fun!  It is great....dating still doesn't exist for me - but it will someday!   On to the next month!  Hoping to hit 215 by Thanksgiving - not sure if it will happen or not....trying for 200 by Christmas - I know I know lofty goals - but I have to strive for something :) 
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They say it's your birthday!
on September 21, 2011 5:18 am
Today I officially turn the big 3-0!  I achieved my birthday goal weight.  The scale was playing tricks on me this morning - first thing it said 237.4 then 30 mins later it said 239.   Grr I like the first number better - but am recording the 2nd just to be safe.  Anyway my goal was to hit 240 by my birthday!  Woo hoo I now weigh the same as I did when I was 21.  Next year - who knows!   Going to spend the time with my family and friends and just enjoy it - keeping it low key.   My next goal is to hit 200 by Christmas - guess we will have to wait and see if that happens - it's a pretty lofty goal - but I am going to try really hard for it!  I can't even remember ever being under 200 lbs - maybe when I was in junior high?? !   That's it for now - next post will be 3 months out!
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Experience at the County Fair
on September 13, 2011 9:48 am
Wow so what an odd trip that was to go to the county fair.  There were so many emotions and thoughts running through my head. 

What I ate: ox roast beef sandwich with cheese and onions.  Had like 3 bites - no bun.  Wrapped it up so my dad had left overs - he couldn't even tell I ate anything LOL.  I also got some of the German cinnamon/sugar roasted almonds - I know it has carbs but was so worth it - ate about 7 on the car ride home. 

Things I learned/thought about

1.) Head hunger - first real bought of it.  Just seeing everyone stuffing their faces and all the food vendors made me think I was hungry - I knew I wasn't and just kept chugging the water.  Man it felt like my snack couldn't come fast enough.

2.) Foods smell/look different now - for the most part all I could smell was the grease and that was not appetizing.

3.) I am more judgmental of others - of course it is the fair so everyone is eating bad foods - fried XXX you fill in the blank they probably sell it.  It feels like that is why people go to the fair anymore - just to eat crap food. 

4.) I walked a lot and was able to keep pace with the rest of the family- which was nice - I wasn't always the straggler. 

My sister posed two odd questions to me...
1.) do you chose to not eat because you fear that you won't lose? a: no I get frustrated because I want to eat more sometimes but my tummy won't let me.  Just the texture and density of food that determines how much of it I can actually eat.

2.) are you trying to keep me fat by passing your leftovers off on me? a: no I just hate wasting food and if there is only a few bites left it won't go to waste.  You can always say NO - starting to be OK with throwing away food - still a daily struggle.

That's it for now sports fans!

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Update: Had my pre-surgery vitals/anesthesiologist appointment - everything looks great except for my iron levels.  They say I am anemic.  I will hear from my dr. on monday - I hope this won't slow up my surgery.  I have 2 1/2 weeks to get my levels up - praying for some heavy duty iron supplements coming my way.  I am starting to get nervous as the date gets closer- now I am extra nervous with this new little hiccup to my plan.  Fingers crossed all goes well!  Need to take my "before" photos and measurements so I can track my progress - I know this will be a huge motivator in the months to come!