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on August 21, 2008 8:00 am
I am not sure where the time has gone. It just occurred to me that my 11 month anniversary was two days ago. How time flies when you are having fun! ; )
The weight loss has slowed so much, it's amazing. I have done nothing different, so I guess it's my body deciding to find where it needs to be. It is frustrating, especially the fluctuations up and down, but as long as I know that I am doing what I need to do, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it. I went through a week where I lost like 4 lbs that week, then in the last couple of days I am up 4 lbs and another 2! AGH! I have a feeling it is because I haven't been very good at getting in my fluids these last few days, so I am pushing BIG TIME today, and will make sure I don't slack off again. I am still keeping track on fitday of what I am taking in, the exercise I am doing, etc. so I know there haven't been any issues there.
I did the "cottage cheese" test yesterday to get an idea of the size of my pouch. First, I have to say, I HATE cottage cheese....blech! BUT in the interest of knowledge, I did it. It appears my pouch holds about 3 oz., so that is a good thing. My guess is that it holds a little more, but that is just because I was ready to quit as soon as I had a feeling of fullness because I hate cottage cheese so much, but even if it is 4 oz., that is a good size. I am happy about it.
One issue I have been dealing with is lethargy. It seems to happen the most mid-afternoon...I just drag. I take all of my supplements religiously, but I think I may have an issue with my iron because I have a hard time finding a time to take it when calcium and/or dairy products don't interfere. My nutritionist suggested taking it right before bed, so that is what I am trying for. I hope it helps. I am due to go in to get my labs done in the next two weeks, so that should shed some light on it.
I was hoping to be at my personal goal by the time of my one year anniversary, but I don't think I am going to make it. So, now I am hoping to make my surgeon's goal by then -- if I can get this water weight off and another 2 lbs., I will be there. I have about three weeks to do it...keeping my fingers crossed!
An interesting thing that have been happening, with increasing frequency: people not recognizing me. It is so funny. These aren't casual acquaintances -- these are people I have known over the years, one of which used to be my neighbor across the street. In each case, they didn't have any idea who they were talking to -- in two of the cases, when I showed up at their front door, they thought I was selling something, and it took some convincing that it really was me! The first time it happened, I thought it was a freak event. Then, it happened again, and again -- to this point, it has happened 8 or 9 times in a little over a month. People can't believe it is me -- I don't see the change(s) like others do, evidently. I laugh about it, because it strikes me as funny -- but when I sit and think about it, it makes me realize that I really do look different. I looked at my "before" pictures the other day, and I have to admit -- there are some changes! The biggest changes aren't just appearance...but how I feel. I am working out 3-5 days a week (circuit training and walking), and can't believe how much I miss it if I don't do it. I am walking multiple miles a week, increasing all of the time, up and down hills that I couldn't even think of making this time last year. It's just amazing. :)
All in all, what a ride! This time last year, I was starting on the pre-op workups...again, where has the time gone?
Be the first to leave a comment.The weight loss has slowed so much, it's amazing. I have done nothing different, so I guess it's my body deciding to find where it needs to be. It is frustrating, especially the fluctuations up and down, but as long as I know that I am doing what I need to do, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it. I went through a week where I lost like 4 lbs that week, then in the last couple of days I am up 4 lbs and another 2! AGH! I have a feeling it is because I haven't been very good at getting in my fluids these last few days, so I am pushing BIG TIME today, and will make sure I don't slack off again. I am still keeping track on fitday of what I am taking in, the exercise I am doing, etc. so I know there haven't been any issues there.
I did the "cottage cheese" test yesterday to get an idea of the size of my pouch. First, I have to say, I HATE cottage cheese....blech! BUT in the interest of knowledge, I did it. It appears my pouch holds about 3 oz., so that is a good thing. My guess is that it holds a little more, but that is just because I was ready to quit as soon as I had a feeling of fullness because I hate cottage cheese so much, but even if it is 4 oz., that is a good size. I am happy about it.
One issue I have been dealing with is lethargy. It seems to happen the most mid-afternoon...I just drag. I take all of my supplements religiously, but I think I may have an issue with my iron because I have a hard time finding a time to take it when calcium and/or dairy products don't interfere. My nutritionist suggested taking it right before bed, so that is what I am trying for. I hope it helps. I am due to go in to get my labs done in the next two weeks, so that should shed some light on it.
I was hoping to be at my personal goal by the time of my one year anniversary, but I don't think I am going to make it. So, now I am hoping to make my surgeon's goal by then -- if I can get this water weight off and another 2 lbs., I will be there. I have about three weeks to do it...keeping my fingers crossed!
An interesting thing that have been happening, with increasing frequency: people not recognizing me. It is so funny. These aren't casual acquaintances -- these are people I have known over the years, one of which used to be my neighbor across the street. In each case, they didn't have any idea who they were talking to -- in two of the cases, when I showed up at their front door, they thought I was selling something, and it took some convincing that it really was me! The first time it happened, I thought it was a freak event. Then, it happened again, and again -- to this point, it has happened 8 or 9 times in a little over a month. People can't believe it is me -- I don't see the change(s) like others do, evidently. I laugh about it, because it strikes me as funny -- but when I sit and think about it, it makes me realize that I really do look different. I looked at my "before" pictures the other day, and I have to admit -- there are some changes! The biggest changes aren't just appearance...but how I feel. I am working out 3-5 days a week (circuit training and walking), and can't believe how much I miss it if I don't do it. I am walking multiple miles a week, increasing all of the time, up and down hills that I couldn't even think of making this time last year. It's just amazing. :)
All in all, what a ride! This time last year, I was starting on the pre-op workups...again, where has the time gone?
