Heather D.
5 years post-op
Apr 03, 2015
I'm still alive, doing pretty great. I lost 139 lbs total (so far) and I'm trying to get my butt in gear to lose the rest of it, but I'm kinda lazy and I like Starbucks a little too much. I know, I know. I'm working on it! I'm thinking about starting The Fit Girl's Guide 28 Day Challenge. Thinking is as far as I've gotten so far. I've kept my weight off through not one, but TWO pregnancies! That's right, after 13 or so years of infertility I now have two kids. Crazy. So, I have the surgery and subsequent weight loss to thank for that. They were tough pregnancies that ended in two preemies with long hospital stays, but I'm happy to say that today my husband and I have a brilliant, healthy and amazing almost-three year old son and an equally awesome 14 month old daughter. I'd kind of come to terms with the fact I wasn't going to have kids then BAM! Two in a row. That's it for me, though. NICU stays suck and I don't trust my body to get it right a third time. Plus I'm old. Anyway, that's where things are now. I'm a stay at home mom/writer and my husband recently got his dream job in the video game industry so we're excited about that.
They aren't all happy stories
Aug 07, 2010
I am so happy that my surgery is working for me. I believe in the surgery. But... I do not ever want anyone to think that is in any way an endorsement for Dr. Almanza or Betancourt. It isn't. Like I said... I was lucky.
Okay... enough of that.
Nothing really to update. The scale is still creeeeeeeping down. I need to drink more water. Otherwise, things are good!
222
Jul 29, 2010
One Hundred
Jun 12, 2010
Now, on the other hand... It feels like the weight is coming off very slowly now, and that's probably my fault. I've been eating too much stuff that I should probably just avoid. I also have this nasty iced caramel macchiatto addiction. I've convinced myself the protein in it (14 g I think?) is good for me. But if I'm being honest, there are probably way too many calories in it to be worth it (every day). I could even live with the calories if I wasn't also enjoying chocolate and cake too often as well. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself though because 1) the weight is still coming off, 2) I DO NOT want to be on a diet and 3) I'm not completely out of control. I still do protein above all else. I think it is time for a reality check though. I need to start measuring, weighing, accounting for what I am putting in my face. If I want some chocolate I'll have some, I just need to work on making better choices. And drink more water!
In other news... My job has ended for the season and I am once again unemployed. Fun. So I'm busy looking for something until next season starts around January (assuming I get called back). And by busy I mean sleeping 10 hours a day and playing video games all night. I do get a job search in there every once in awhile though! I'm still dealing with the stupid tailbone pain. Since my job ended I couldn't afford to continue seeing the chiropractor, but I don't think it was doing a lot of good anyway. The pain is slightly less than it has been previously so maybe it did a little good, but I don't really know. It could just be because I am sitting on it less now (or was, when I was working).
I went back home and saw lots of aunts and uncles who hadn't seen me since December and they were all blown away by how much I'd lost. So that was nice! I'm hoping to get some new pictures taken in a day or week or so.... soon!
Move dammit!
Apr 16, 2010
And I'm not exercising enough. I hate to exercise. All I do now is walk to and from my car and around my building at work. It's a BIG building, mind you, but I don't think it's quite the same thing as actually exercising. I'm thinking about joining Curves, but I dunno. My apartment complex unfortunately doesn't have a gym on site, but it does offer a discounted price at a local gym ($15/mo per person). However... there's always a however, isn't there? I looked up the gym online and it got some pretty bad reviews. I'll probably go down and check it out in person though. $15/mo seems like a decent deal. We'll see!
Oh the drama
Mar 27, 2010
As for me: The new job is... a job. It goes by pretty fast. The building I work in is HUUUUGE so between the walk from the equally HUUUUGE parking lot down the LONNNG hallways, I'm actually getting some exercise. Nice. I'm kind of half-heartedly looking for a gym but I still suffer from fat shame so like I said, half-hearted effort. I'd like to tighten up some skin though. My arms are already pretty bad already and omg my chin/neck. GOBBLE GOBBLE. That's all I have to say about that.
In other news, I went to the doctor today and he diagnosed me with coccydynia. What's that, you ask? Ass pain. Technically tailbone pain which, in this particular case, is due to causes unknown. All I know is that it mothereffin hurts. And apparently there's not a whole hell of a lot doctors can do about it. Mine suggested acupuncture and St. John's Wort. I haven't decided if I think he's a fruitcake or not. I'm going to try the St. John's Wort... probably the acupuncture too, but I'm not sure about that one. He also said use a special butt pillow (which I already have) and "change the way I sit." Umm, okay. Thanks, doc. At least he didn't tell me to LOSE WEIGHT, though he kind of hinted at it. He said something about people with extra weight... bleh blah something, I don't remember. But I was ready to chime in and say but I LOST 80 lbs after the pain started! But it didn't come to that. He was pretty diplomatic about the subject and didn't say "lose weight now or else!" which is a good thing. He said coccydynia usually fixes itself eventually, even though mine has gone on for almost a year. I HOPE it goes away. I cannot imagine being in this much pain for every day of my life. Srsly. No.
Quickie Update
Feb 24, 2010
Slackitude
Jan 30, 2010
Numbers and such...
Jan 06, 2010
And also... I GOT A JOB. Finally.
What I was going to say...
Dec 31, 2009
I don't really have a point, other than it was a surprising fact and I wanted to remember it.
ETA: Incision is CLOSED. Finally.