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Sheila's Weight Loss Journey


Excited...
on March 30, 2011 8:01 am
Next Tuesday, April 5th, is my pre-admissions clinic visit.  I will learn more in depth the post surgery diet, sign consents, etc.  I am not sure what all is involved but I will be there for about an hour.  Once this visit is done I will be basically on call to hear about my date.  I have been placed on the short notice list and can be called anytime after April 5th.  

I have cleared the short notice with my management.  They just need me to tell them when I will be gone and for how long and then I am off and running.  My hubby and I decided we should pack my bag for the hospital so I won't be running around like a chicken trying to get everything together in a mad rush.  (sort of like preparing for labour and delivery)  

I have been stuck for the past couple of weeks at 255 and I finally lost another 2 pounds.  My goal of 250 before surgery is 3 pounds away.  I am so excited.   I have lost a total of 19 inches since Jan 22, 2011.  That is awesome.  I have gone down about 6 pants sizes and 4 shirt sizes.  I have a favorite skirt that I love and it is probably 4 sizes to big but I wear it anyway with a belt to help hold it up.  My hips help as well.

I am looking forward to finally being on the losers bench and reaching my goal weight.

Thanks for the support on here.  I very much appreciate it and will needs loads more.

Sheila 
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Slight depression
on March 13, 2011 2:33 pm
I am not sure why either.   I have been so tired lately,  no energy. All I have wanted to do  lately is sleep!   Haven't really wanted to do much of anything. I don't think I have a cold or anything like that.   I have been gettin migraines because of the pressure changes here in Calgary.  Don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.

I was eating more than I should.  I gained a couple of pounds. When I recognized what I  was doing, I stopped immediately and started back eating the way I am supposed to.  I have not lost all the weight I put on, but it is close to being gone.   

It is just a strange feeling because I am happy about about my surgery.  I am almost to the finish line of actually getting the surgery.  I  have all my fingers and toes crossed that I will get a date soon.  I just have to get through my pre-admissions visit and then I am home free. 

I will drag myself out of this. I am going to look on the bright side today.  It is a beautiful day outside, the temps are warming, th snow and ice is melting, soon spring will be here and life will renew once again. 

Well, I am not sure if I feel better having wrote this down or not, but at least I am trying to acknowledge my feelings and now hide from them and trying to deal with them head on.

Thanks for listening.

Sheila

My text is blue since that is the way I am feeling.
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-18.3 inches - Oh Hell Yeah!
on March 6, 2011 12:38 pm
I have been at the same weight for almost 2 weeks now, and I was certain I had gained weight. I felt like I had ate way to much on Friday, I was so full.   I guess my great news from the surgeon`s office helped to spurr on my weight loss. I also took my measurements again. I have them written side by side as comparison.

MEASUREMENTS:

Jan 22, 2011:---------------------March 5, 2011:---------------------IN. lost:
Neck: 15 1/2 inches------------Neck: 15 inches-------------------.5 inches
Wrist: 6 inches------------------Wrist: 6 inches--------------------0
Forearm: 10 inches------------Forearm: 9.2 inches--------------.8 inches
Upper arm: 14 inches---------Upper arm: 14 inches-----------0
Bust: 53 inches-----------------Bust: 51------------------------------2 inches
Ribcage: 46 inches------------Ribcage: 42-------------------------4 inches
Waist: 50 inches----------------Waist: 46.5 inches----------------3.5 inches
Hips: 59 inche-------------------Hips: 56 inches--------------------3 inches
Thighs: 27 inches--------------Thighs: 25 inches-----------------2 inches
Calves: 18 1/2 inches---------Calves: 17---------------------------1.5 inches
Ankles: 10 inches--------------Ankle: 9 inches---------------------1 inches
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Total inches lost 18.3 inches
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Current weight: 255
Weight lost : 2 pounds
Highest weight loss: 47 pounds
Since 1st appt: 36 pounds

I feel really good about how things are going. I just have to keep it up because the way I look at it is all the weight I lose now will be weight I do not have to worry about losing after surgery.Thank you for the great support you have given me since joining.

Sheila

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