Joeyzgirl
5 Day Pouch Test
Feb 01, 2010
Doing pretty well so far. Yesterday evening was the hardest and at work around lunchtime. I am amazed at how being back on all liquids is making me crave foods I am allowed to have again. I think this is going to be really good for me. I am very excited for my soft stage tomorrow, it feels like starting over again. It is testing me for sure. I am glad to be able to do this though and if I make it i will have an even bigger sense of accomplishment.I bought new clothes at walmart. Most people hate walmart clothes but I am so excited to not have to special order everything I wear. I am down to a 48 men's jean and that is amazing to me. I just got 54's just before Christmas. I may not be losing pounds but I am losing inches, I just wish I would have started measuring in the beginning, but can't change that now.
Brooklyn's birthday is the 13th, I can't believe she will be 2 years old. She was following me around yesterday saying DUH! DUH Mama! One of the many things I have taught her. She is starting to talk more and I love the interactions I can have with her now.
We spent the tax refund on clothes and furniture and hope to be getting her something great for her birthday too. I bought a washing machine as well, a much needed addition to our family. :) While in the furniture store Brooklyn put her blankie down and we left it there. They were closed on Sunday and Sunday evening Brook came to me and said "Mama, blankie." It broke my heart. I got it back yesterday though and she was so happy.
If I had any advice to offer anyone who is considering surgery it would be to not get caught up in the drama of it all. Make a decision, whatever is best for you, and go for it. No matter which surgery you choose, which dr. (as long as its a good one), or even if you choose to do it without surgery, just go for it, take your life back. I am not even close to my goal but I already feel ten times better about myself. This is the best decision I have ever made. I am so grateful to God that I haven't had the complications that others have had, but even with them I would know that this choice was the right one for me. I never want to be pushing 500 lbs. and wondering how people can stand to look at me ever again. I never want to be walking through a store or work and wonder if the whispering I am hearing is about me. I never want to hear a kid say, that woman is big and fat, and feel like someone just punctured my heart. I am through with all of that. I never want to worry that I will not be able to keep up with my daughter or that she is ashamed of her mama's looks so she doesn't bring friends over. I am so grateful that I was able to do this before Brooklyn was old enough to realize what was happening. All she will know is healthy eating and a healthy momma.
Well that's all for now. If anyone ever has a question and needs advice, a friend, or anything, just message me. I am not on here a lot but I will try to check this at least every other day. Until next time, Amanda.
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About Me
Crocker, MO
Location
36.3
BMI
Surgery
08/14/2009
Surgery Date
Oct 22, 2008
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