cjjordan
Back from Mexico
Mar 04, 2008
Last week my husbaNd and I were in CaBo San Lucas. It was 85 degrees and felt so wonderful to get some sun.
We were having a wonfderful time and then my hubby got sick so it did slow us down a little.
We still enjoyed laying in the sun and reading and sitting on our balcony watching dozens of whales go by.
The "diet" went well there. I just tried to order the things I knew would be okay for me to eat. Of course I ended up throwing a lot of food out because after a few bites I was done. My hubby was finishing for me until he got sick and then neither of us had much of an appetite. The side effect of me having the surgery is that he's losing weight too...even before he got sick.
So I'm down about 40 lbs. now and feeling great. I was fixing my hair in the bathroom the other day and kind of daydreaming. I "came to" as I was looking in the mirror and thought for a second, "who is that?" I thought I looked pretty good. (it was kind of an out of body experience.)
Still a lot to go but I'm up for it.
I took a cooking class while in Cabo. It was through the very nicest restaurant at the hotel and the chef there taught the class. He fixed several different things and I was thinking, "I hope I can handle this." and I did just fine.
I had to turn in a bowl of pasta that I didn't finish....everyone else was practically licking the bowl. He also cooked steaks, chicken adn fish...some salads, sauteed s, mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. Everything was excellent and I just limited myself to small bites of everything over time.
On a not so good note, I'm writing this email from Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, OR> My 13 year old daughter has cystic fibrosis and was admitted here today since she hasn't been feeling too well recently.
It's standard proceedure...in her case about once a year she has to come into the hospital for about a week. They put a picc line in andshe then has heavy doses of antibiotics. After she's stabilized on the meds then we go home and I become nurse mommy and continue to give her the IV meds 3 times a day. Such fun! But she always feels so much better afterward.
So that's my life these days.
Take care everyone.
Chris
We were having a wonfderful time and then my hubby got sick so it did slow us down a little.
We still enjoyed laying in the sun and reading and sitting on our balcony watching dozens of whales go by.
The "diet" went well there. I just tried to order the things I knew would be okay for me to eat. Of course I ended up throwing a lot of food out because after a few bites I was done. My hubby was finishing for me until he got sick and then neither of us had much of an appetite. The side effect of me having the surgery is that he's losing weight too...even before he got sick.
So I'm down about 40 lbs. now and feeling great. I was fixing my hair in the bathroom the other day and kind of daydreaming. I "came to" as I was looking in the mirror and thought for a second, "who is that?" I thought I looked pretty good. (it was kind of an out of body experience.)
Still a lot to go but I'm up for it.
I took a cooking class while in Cabo. It was through the very nicest restaurant at the hotel and the chef there taught the class. He fixed several different things and I was thinking, "I hope I can handle this." and I did just fine.
I had to turn in a bowl of pasta that I didn't finish....everyone else was practically licking the bowl. He also cooked steaks, chicken adn fish...some salads, sauteed s, mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. Everything was excellent and I just limited myself to small bites of everything over time.
On a not so good note, I'm writing this email from Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, OR> My 13 year old daughter has cystic fibrosis and was admitted here today since she hasn't been feeling too well recently.
It's standard proceedure...in her case about once a year she has to come into the hospital for about a week. They put a picc line in andshe then has heavy doses of antibiotics. After she's stabilized on the meds then we go home and I become nurse mommy and continue to give her the IV meds 3 times a day. Such fun! But she always feels so much better afterward.
So that's my life these days.
Take care everyone.
Chris
Eyelash Extensions
Feb 19, 2008
OKay, so on Saturday I'm going to Cabo San Lucas with my husband. We're both very excited because it's been cold and rainy in ORegon since forever...and the temp there is in the low 80's.
The best part about the trip for me is that I'm 35 lbs. lighter than I was in September and I feel that I look so much better. I feel great. Of course I have a long way to go with the weight loss but I feel confident that (thanks to the surgery) I will be able to get there.
My mother (who doesn't know that I had the surgery) has notice the weight loss. She'd offered t(a year ago) o pay me $10 per lost pound and asked me how much I wanted to lose. I said, "I want to get down to where I was in high school" which would be about a 120 lb. loss. She said, "I don't think you can get there.", so now, of course, I have to prove her wrong.
Okay, maybe I will tell her and release her from the money obligation.. I'm just happy to be losing the weight.
But I'm digressing....the subject of this post is EYELASH EXTENSIONS.
So because I'm going away with my hubby to a warm, romantic destination, I decided that this week is beautification of Chris week.
I'd seen an ad for eyelash extensions and since mine are the shortest eyelashed in the world, I went in yesterday for the extensions. They apply longer, darker lashes to your existing eyelashes...not to the skin of your eyelid. The effect is totally natural looking and what a difference. It really opened up my eyes...almost like I'd had an eyelift. I stopped by a friend's afterwards and she notice right away but said if she didn't know me she would have thought I have naturally long lashed. So much fun!
Today I'm getting a pedicure/manicure and tomorrow is my appointment to get my hair done.
If I hadn't gotten the surgeyr, I wouldn't be losing the weight, and I'd be thinking to my self, "another vacation being fat and not feeling pretty".
Also I'd be worried about fitting into the plane seat...will the seatbelt be big enough, and stuggling to get in and out of the backseat of small cabs...and whether my ankles would be hurting from the walking around.
And I'm not even going to mention wearing a swimsuit...okay maybe I will. I'd would have been trying to figure out a way to get from the lounge chair into the pool with the least amount of people seeing me. I'd always wait 'til my husband was otherwise occupied and then go for it. (like he doesnt' know I am (was?) fat.
Okay, I'm now kind of laughing about it all....thank God for the surgery.
The best part about the trip for me is that I'm 35 lbs. lighter than I was in September and I feel that I look so much better. I feel great. Of course I have a long way to go with the weight loss but I feel confident that (thanks to the surgery) I will be able to get there.
My mother (who doesn't know that I had the surgery) has notice the weight loss. She'd offered t(a year ago) o pay me $10 per lost pound and asked me how much I wanted to lose. I said, "I want to get down to where I was in high school" which would be about a 120 lb. loss. She said, "I don't think you can get there.", so now, of course, I have to prove her wrong.
Okay, maybe I will tell her and release her from the money obligation.. I'm just happy to be losing the weight.
But I'm digressing....the subject of this post is EYELASH EXTENSIONS.
So because I'm going away with my hubby to a warm, romantic destination, I decided that this week is beautification of Chris week.
I'd seen an ad for eyelash extensions and since mine are the shortest eyelashed in the world, I went in yesterday for the extensions. They apply longer, darker lashes to your existing eyelashes...not to the skin of your eyelid. The effect is totally natural looking and what a difference. It really opened up my eyes...almost like I'd had an eyelift. I stopped by a friend's afterwards and she notice right away but said if she didn't know me she would have thought I have naturally long lashed. So much fun!
Today I'm getting a pedicure/manicure and tomorrow is my appointment to get my hair done.
If I hadn't gotten the surgeyr, I wouldn't be losing the weight, and I'd be thinking to my self, "another vacation being fat and not feeling pretty".
Also I'd be worried about fitting into the plane seat...will the seatbelt be big enough, and stuggling to get in and out of the backseat of small cabs...and whether my ankles would be hurting from the walking around.
And I'm not even going to mention wearing a swimsuit...okay maybe I will. I'd would have been trying to figure out a way to get from the lounge chair into the pool with the least amount of people seeing me. I'd always wait 'til my husband was otherwise occupied and then go for it. (like he doesnt' know I am (was?) fat.
Okay, I'm now kind of laughing about it all....thank God for the surgery.
5-week post op checkup yesterday
Feb 18, 2008
I was pretty happy about the results.
I've lost 27 lbs. since surgery and 33 since my highest weight of 280 lbs.
My bmi is now 36.6...not morbid anymore. (I hate that word!)
I'm feeling so much better about myself...not afraid to look in the mirror anymore. Noticing such a difference in my face and body.
In spite of it all, however, my new relationship with food is taking a huge adjustment. When I sit down to eat I'm thinking, will my pouch like this, how much will I be able to eat?
So far I can only eat a few bites and then I'm full. I stop eating immediately (just like I was told). Generally within a few mins. I'm not feeling as well....mild dumping in my opinion. From that point for a couple of hours at least I don't even want to think of food. (that's a good thing.)
Meanwhile I'm a gourmet cook and my husband bought me a set of All Clad pans yesterday. They came with lots of good recipes and I was enjoying looking at them. I can still cook good food and I'm not worried about eating it....because I can't....that's the beauty of the WLS.
Friday my husband and I are going to Cabo. I actually bought a swimsuit. I'm not a bathing beauty YET but with 33 lb.s off I FEEL like one. lol.
Take care everyone...I have some great friends on this site.
I've lost 27 lbs. since surgery and 33 since my highest weight of 280 lbs.
My bmi is now 36.6...not morbid anymore. (I hate that word!)
I'm feeling so much better about myself...not afraid to look in the mirror anymore. Noticing such a difference in my face and body.
In spite of it all, however, my new relationship with food is taking a huge adjustment. When I sit down to eat I'm thinking, will my pouch like this, how much will I be able to eat?
So far I can only eat a few bites and then I'm full. I stop eating immediately (just like I was told). Generally within a few mins. I'm not feeling as well....mild dumping in my opinion. From that point for a couple of hours at least I don't even want to think of food. (that's a good thing.)
Meanwhile I'm a gourmet cook and my husband bought me a set of All Clad pans yesterday. They came with lots of good recipes and I was enjoying looking at them. I can still cook good food and I'm not worried about eating it....because I can't....that's the beauty of the WLS.
Friday my husband and I are going to Cabo. I actually bought a swimsuit. I'm not a bathing beauty YET but with 33 lb.s off I FEEL like one. lol.
Take care everyone...I have some great friends on this site.
One day at a time
Feb 04, 2008
I'm getting stronger, happier, and, yes, thinner.
I seem to notice the difference in my size daily and that makes me SO happy.
I've decided not to weigh 'til my visit with the doctor in two weeks.
I'm afraid to get on the scales and if I haven't lost what I think I should have lost it will discourage me....so I'll just stay off for now.
I'm happy to be eating very few calories but still have the willpower not to go off the diet.
I haven't thrown up at all....I've tried bites of lots of different things (all the while chewing extremely well) and so far so good. I haven't really been tempted by anything sweet yet....well, hey, it's only 3 weeks.
I am going to my first support meeting tonight.
I've lost about 15 lbs. since surgery and am hoping for 10 more by Feb.18.
I'm going to Cabo San Lucas on Feb. 23 with my husband and was actually feeling good about looking for a swimsuit. NOT that I think I'll be bathing beauty material this quickly BUT because I KNOW I'm on the right track...and mentally it feels so good.
Three Days from Surgery
Jan 10, 2008
Probably feeling the same as many who are about to make the plunge....
A lot nervouse...very excited...I just want to get it done.
This will probably sound crazy....I'm actually looking forward to spending 2 days in the hospital with no responsibilities other than to myself.
I have a great family but I'm a little bit of an overachiever when it comes to catering to them....foodwise and othewise.
So the two days in the hosp. will give me a chance to start my recovery and weight loss and some quiet time to reflect on what I've done and the beginning of something amazing...the new me.
Yesterday my mind was saying, "What the hell are you doing?" And then I had to remember all the reason why I'm having WLS. I"m now going to make "the list" so that when I need to remind myself WHY I can check back.
1. To be healthier
2. To be happier
3. To not have to worry about fitting into my airplane seat and putting the belt on with lots of space left over.
4. To not be bigger than my husbnad.
5. To be able to exercise easier.
6. To not avoid hills when I bicycle becasue the gravity pulling me backwards is so strong.
7. To be able to ride on my tandem with my husband and not feel like I'm teetering on a pole.
8. To get my sexy self back.
9. To look awesome
10. To not be afraid to look in the mirror when I'm naked....I haven't done this in a couple of years every since I realized I had a roll on my back (and I'm not talking cinnamon)
11. To shop for clothes again and feel good about it.....just say "charge it"!lol.
12. To be able to stand up easier from a low chair without my knees hurting.
13. To wear a swimsuit when I go on vacation at the end of Feb.
14. To be able to walk without my ankles hurting which will then not cause me the embarrassment of not keeping up with the others.
15. To not wonder if my kids friends talk about me being fat.
16. To not wonder if my kids talk about me being fat.
17. To not wonder if ANYONE is talking about me being fat.
18. To ride on a helicopter without being afraid to tell my true weight.
19. To ride on a helicopter without being moved all around since I lied about my weight and they know it and yet they still have to balance the plane.
20. To sit on a tour bus with my husband and not take over half the space.
21. To not be afraid to weight myself.
Well the list could go on forever and I'm probably forgetting lots but this will do for now.
BTW, I haven't told anyone about my surgery except for my husband....is this wrong? I'm a very strong person and I guess there is a part of me that feels weak for having to resort to WLS and I just want to handle the emotional part of this journey alone.
Monday can't get here soon enough for me.
CHris
A lot nervouse...very excited...I just want to get it done.
This will probably sound crazy....I'm actually looking forward to spending 2 days in the hospital with no responsibilities other than to myself.
I have a great family but I'm a little bit of an overachiever when it comes to catering to them....foodwise and othewise.
So the two days in the hosp. will give me a chance to start my recovery and weight loss and some quiet time to reflect on what I've done and the beginning of something amazing...the new me.
Yesterday my mind was saying, "What the hell are you doing?" And then I had to remember all the reason why I'm having WLS. I"m now going to make "the list" so that when I need to remind myself WHY I can check back.
1. To be healthier
2. To be happier
3. To not have to worry about fitting into my airplane seat and putting the belt on with lots of space left over.
4. To not be bigger than my husbnad.
5. To be able to exercise easier.
6. To not avoid hills when I bicycle becasue the gravity pulling me backwards is so strong.
7. To be able to ride on my tandem with my husband and not feel like I'm teetering on a pole.
8. To get my sexy self back.
9. To look awesome
10. To not be afraid to look in the mirror when I'm naked....I haven't done this in a couple of years every since I realized I had a roll on my back (and I'm not talking cinnamon)
11. To shop for clothes again and feel good about it.....just say "charge it"!lol.
12. To be able to stand up easier from a low chair without my knees hurting.
13. To wear a swimsuit when I go on vacation at the end of Feb.
14. To be able to walk without my ankles hurting which will then not cause me the embarrassment of not keeping up with the others.
15. To not wonder if my kids friends talk about me being fat.
16. To not wonder if my kids talk about me being fat.
17. To not wonder if ANYONE is talking about me being fat.
18. To ride on a helicopter without being afraid to tell my true weight.
19. To ride on a helicopter without being moved all around since I lied about my weight and they know it and yet they still have to balance the plane.
20. To sit on a tour bus with my husband and not take over half the space.
21. To not be afraid to weight myself.
Well the list could go on forever and I'm probably forgetting lots but this will do for now.
BTW, I haven't told anyone about my surgery except for my husband....is this wrong? I'm a very strong person and I guess there is a part of me that feels weak for having to resort to WLS and I just want to handle the emotional part of this journey alone.
Monday can't get here soon enough for me.
CHris
