Alexcia Lynne

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Today we drove to Tampa early in the morning to get fitted for my final denture. Other then the wait, it was a good experience. I let them know upfront what makes me anxious and they took good care of me. I was given a numbing spray to prevent gagging and it ws so easy. I was able to try on the lab wax set and they aligned the teeth with my smile to compensate for my bite. I got one shade offwhite and hubby says they look natural. My sister says they look awesome. I pick up the finals on Monday and is so excited. I decided to do my first selfie soon. I may even get some new makeup. I have not worn makeup in years. Properly fitted dentures should help me eat better, too. Blessed be for now. xoxox ~ Lexie

Our fitbits arrived yesterday and been having fun playing with the app and features. Hubby did over 5000 steps wearing it to work and says he likes the hourly activity reminder, too. I am glad he likes it, is a fun way to watch our progress in many ways. As soon as I reach 350 lbs I plan to get the fitbit scale and that is not too far away. It is amazing to look back and see that I have lost about 100 lbs so far but it was a slow and steady climb and the struggle is harder since I injured my knees but it does not stop me. I have been doing more research on surgeries and learned about the Orbera Balloon  so i have narrowed down my choices to the  Orbera or similiar procedure and the gastric sleeve. In the meantime I am collecting stuff to continue my high protein low carb ways like smaller rubbermain containers to hold smaller portions. I plan to divide my future takeouts into multiple meals. I have ordered some meal replacements and usually have premier shakes on hand. I have tried others but I keep coming back to premier. My hubby got me a new one to try but it was so thick to drink and filling but it was a milk protein product. Milk and cheese make me constipated on my medications so I will go back to my premier shakes. They are great!

I ordered my hubby and I Fitbit Charge 2s for Valentine's day and they are expected to arrive February 14th so I hope they arrive before he comes home from work. :) I think it will be a good tool for both of us. I am now getting up and walking around the house when I get up to tinkle no matter what time it is and i try to drink my fluids. My current goal is to get back to 350 and not far to go. When I get there I will get the fitbit scale. (max capacity 350). This will be passing my 100 lb loss mark. I did not regian alot but it was depressing time for me and this regain come after losing my Mommy two years ago. I am under the care of a Psychiatrist since last Easter following a hospital stay and on several medications for depression and anxiety. I have been learning about the new balloon procedures but still think the sleeve is the best option for me. i will let the doctors and surgeons help me decide but in the meantime I want to continue losing and working on a more healthy lifestyle habits. I drink protein shakes and snack healthy. I have ordered some HMR entress too. I plan to try optifast as soon as I get my lost IDs replaced so I can go to my new doctor. Blessed be for now. xoxo ~ Lexie

Today is my 19th wedding anniversary and I love my husband with all my heart. My weight loss journey has had its ups and downs and I have struggled many years. My latest thoughts if considering the sleeve as a tool in my progress. If I could lose more I could move more. My knee injuries keep me from moving much. I have to sit alot due to the pain in knees and weakness in ankles. I want to get out and have fun. I don't want to be inthe house no more... is boring and life is passing me by and there is only so much i can do from my home. I have told my family for so long I want out of the house but not sure they understand taht means I need help getting out of the house. Yes I have told them that too but it never happens. I want to go out and get my hair cut, go to get my dentures fitted, see an eye doctor and more. I want to see my Daddy most of all. I miss him terribly.  I am tired of the "IF's" and ready to do instead of wish. Blessed be for now.

Yays, I am losing again! My recent focus on my blood sugar has paid off plus the recent few pounds lost has made it easier to move around again. I am tickled to write this blog.. My knees need less stress and the more I lose the more I can move with less effort and discomfort. My current medication list includes: Rixult, Effexor, Trileptal, Klonopin, Glucophage, and Trazadone. I also take aleve as needed. My recent dose increase of trileptal has help my moods stabilize and the addition of glucophage for my blood sugar has really been effective. Supplements: Premier Protein Shakes

HW: 375 CW: 372 LOST: 103

1 lb this week... after a plateau, any loss is good loss! Medication changes in past month is increased dose of trileptal and added metformin. I also check my blood glucose with a finger stick to learn what foods may affect my blood sugarlevels and this helps. All this and stil lost 1 pound.... 1 pound is worth celebrating! Yay me!

Embarassment got the best of me. I had bounced between 370 and 380 for too long and now I am going down again. The past two weeks I have lost 2 pounds each week so I feel I am back on track and broke through this plateau. My current weight is 378. I am being more open to friends and family about my desires and goals and my weight and i think that heps too. My husband is a good suport but then I feel at times he forgets and brings home candy or sweets and if I am in the house long periods the temptation is greater to eat those. I did a few things toward my goals recently. I ordered some clothes. I have no new clothes in a long time. I got some pants and tops from woman within online.  They are loose and comfortable since I need larger size tops to compensate for hanging skin on upper arms. I also miss blogging and know it is a good tool in my journey but I have joined quite a few support groups on facebook since they are more  and more popular and I read alot and post comments as needed. I like to suppor those going in surgery and give praise to those who lose post op or on their own. I find premier protein products work good for me and the greek yogurt too. I watch what I eat and also have to keep watch on sugar now because the obesity is taking its toll on me and I come from a diabetic family, too.I also need dentures soon and its on my long list of goals aswell as getting hair cut cuase its so long. I noticed alot of greya nd think its timei treat myself to some hair color cause i am not 50 yet and has alot fo grey but maybe it shows up more on dark hair. LOL Thtese positive things to look forward to like a manicure even though I keep nails short to type alot. <3 I will try to blog more. <3

It felt good to see this on the scale today. 365 lbs... my heaviest was 453 but honestly i think I weighed more before I started getting on a scale, just a feeling... I would guess I was 475 at tops. I had gotten down to 350 but in the year after I lost my Mommy, I had almost got back to 400 lbs. Dr office scales were tipping over 380s and it had been awhile since I weighed.... the two hospital visits helped me come down some of course, so I am guessing I would be 400 lbs otherwise. Not a pretty picture and not that I need an excuse for my regain but I consider it a relapse. My current psychiatric care has postponed my desire for a sleeve. I am going to a new primary doctor soon who I have read about and was once obese himself and is more accepting and helpful of obese patients. I think my health has been disregarded by my last primary as "its all because your weight" and lack of actual tests for diabetes, skin conditions, urinary issues. Kidney stones and dehydration is why I went to the ER and then after that the need to get back on track with my medications as the reason for the scond visit. The care I got helped me decided I needed a new doctor. So that is my plan fofr the rest of 2016.I will focus on health. I even have my medications on a automatic refill system and I use this awesome app on my phone to help me remember. I did demo quite a few but Medisafe was the best and its even fun to use. It was easy to setup and I take my medications on time. You can use it for supplements, vitamins and pre- or post-op medications, too. Mine uses the "Minions' reminder... its so funny... they tell me twie a day its tim to take my medications. My latest cocktail of medications included rexulti and I think it helps. It was important to my psych doctor to take this instead of lyrica or abilify due to weight gain side effects of those. So happy she understands I dont need anything helping me gain weight and she likes my slow but steady progress to lose it. I believe once my health is in full check I may consider the sleeve again. I have watched the progress of thsi surgery for a long time and I want to be ready both physically and mentally with full support of my family this time. Surgery or not... I am doing this for me... one pound at a time. Blesings upon your journey, my friends! 

Under the 370's and closer to pre-regain weight of 350ish. It feels good. I can move more but the shoulder injury slowed me down, but still losing a little each week. I hoe to walk every other day this week and next and when I feel ready back to everyday. Recently I am enjoying Atkins meal bars. They were BOGO this week so stocked up. They are yummy and do help me feel full. I got wheat cracker with peanut butter inside for a snack. Little by little adding new things.. oh and yogurt again this week.. I did miss that. Happy losing, happy blogging, happy tracking! P.s. I found a great app for medication reminders... Medisafe. It is helping me remember times taken and missed doses. Check it out if you take medications or supplements.

I would call this a plateau normally but in this case it was my lack of activity. I had been walking 200-400 steps a day with my rollater and then I hurt my shoulder and not sure how. I cant lift my arm or each much with it. I have not been exercising as much. Even walking makes a big difference. I slowed down when the pain got bad and taking it easy, then I bumped my foot and broke a toenail... when it rains it pours. I did not gain which is more important and weighing in helps me stay on track and not give up. I do see that walking helps alot! I really need help with portion control and getting proper nutrition and since I cannot go out and shop I am considering nutrisystem or equivalent for the sake of convenience. I will keep blogging and looking at the forums. Hope the mommy's out there had a good mother's day. Blessings to all on your journey... I am trying to be all I can be... one pound at a time. xoxox