dancinjudge
AT GOAL!!
May 07, 2007
I hit my goal on Cinco de Mayo, 5/5/07. I have lost 77 lbs. and now weigh 125. I am pretty sure I will lose beyond this though. I just hope I don't get too skinny. I took my measurements and they are coming down more too. 37-29-37 1/2. I was hoping I'd be at a 30" waist for my wedding that is still 2 months out. I sure hope they will be able to alter my dress to fit me.
March is gone
Apr 06, 2007
Well, March flew right by! I managed to survive working in a tax office and having my kids home during spring break all by themselves! My weight loss progress is going well. After I posted last month, I got past my stall. I'm currently down 66 lbs. and weigh 136. I have 11 more pounds to my goal of 125. I believe I will make that by my wedding in July.
Plans for the wedding have been coming slow. We have been spending time at home trying to purge and reorganize to make room for my fiance to move in. I've gotten rid of LOTs of clothes! Oh! And I found a great resale store that has really cheap prices! Everything is $3 and $4! When I went in there, they were having a sale of buy 3 get one free. I got 29 pieces of clothing for $87!! That included work clothes (dress skirts and a jacket), 5 pairs of jeans, a few shorts, a bunch of t-shirts, shorty overalls (2), shoes, and a belt. I went back last weekend and found 3 twin sets for $4 each. I've been wearing all my new clothes to work and people are commenting daily on my weight loss or how good I look. It's nice.
I am finding that my head is not caught up with my body yet, though. I still look in the mirror and see me as heavier. Even though when I was heavy, I didn't think I was "that bad." I catch a glimpse of myself in a window or a mirror and I don't recognize myself yet. I'm sure in time I will catch up my thinking.
I did get to do something fun with my kids last week. We went to the aquatic center. I haven't been swimming in forever! It was fun to be in the water and go down the water slide. And I wasn't self conscious of how I looked. Finally in a bathing suit I can feel good about myself. That was huge for me. I'm really looking forward to summer now!
Plans for the wedding have been coming slow. We have been spending time at home trying to purge and reorganize to make room for my fiance to move in. I've gotten rid of LOTs of clothes! Oh! And I found a great resale store that has really cheap prices! Everything is $3 and $4! When I went in there, they were having a sale of buy 3 get one free. I got 29 pieces of clothing for $87!! That included work clothes (dress skirts and a jacket), 5 pairs of jeans, a few shorts, a bunch of t-shirts, shorty overalls (2), shoes, and a belt. I went back last weekend and found 3 twin sets for $4 each. I've been wearing all my new clothes to work and people are commenting daily on my weight loss or how good I look. It's nice.
I am finding that my head is not caught up with my body yet, though. I still look in the mirror and see me as heavier. Even though when I was heavy, I didn't think I was "that bad." I catch a glimpse of myself in a window or a mirror and I don't recognize myself yet. I'm sure in time I will catch up my thinking.
I did get to do something fun with my kids last week. We went to the aquatic center. I haven't been swimming in forever! It was fun to be in the water and go down the water slide. And I wasn't self conscious of how I looked. Finally in a bathing suit I can feel good about myself. That was huge for me. I'm really looking forward to summer now!
February Check In
Mar 01, 2007
Well I can't believe it's the end of February already. Where does the time go? I tried to find a new background for my blog the other night and got so discouraged I ended up using my wedding dress as the background. LOL!
I'm officially down 57 lbs. Only 20 more to go to my initial goal. My wedding is in 4 months and I want to look really good in my dress. I hope I get there. I seem to be at a stall right now.
I'm officially down 57 lbs. Only 20 more to go to my initial goal. My wedding is in 4 months and I want to look really good in my dress. I hope I get there. I seem to be at a stall right now.
January is almost over!
Jan 29, 2007
Well, I'm 2 1/2 months out and down 42 lbs. I've loaded some more pics to show the progress. I'm busy getting ready for my wedding in July. Got the site, got the minister, found a dress. Things are coming right along. Hope all is well with everyone.
Guess What?
Jan 14, 2007
Well, I'm one day shy of 2 months out and I'm down 35 lbs.! I've had couple of stalls, but am moving again. I am solidly into size 14 and suddenly have a whole new work wardrobe in my closet that I haven't been able to fit in for YEARS! I gave a fashion show to my fiance the other night, and he loved it! Things are good with the food. Some days I get twisted inside, but I can usually gauge what food will bring that on so I try to avoid them. But sometimes I just have to have that bite of something. Well, my fiance and I are off to the bridal show in prep for our upcoming wedding July 7. Life is good!
19 Days Post Op
Dec 04, 2006
It's about time I posted an update. My surgery went really well. Couldn't have been smoother. I got out of the hospital the day after surgery with no pain meds. By day 3 I was walking the stip in Las Vegas and taking in a show. Day 4 I walked at least 5 miles and saw another show. By the time I left for home a week after surgery I wasn't even sore anymore.
I've been adjusting to drinking most of my meals for the first two weeks. I've just started on soft foods and I'm tolerating it well. I have lost 18 lbs. and a bunch of inches. I haven't added them up yet, but in some areas I've lost up to 4 inches!
My tight clothes are starting to get lose. And it feels good. I'm thrilled so far with my progress. I'd do it over again.
I've been adjusting to drinking most of my meals for the first two weeks. I've just started on soft foods and I'm tolerating it well. I have lost 18 lbs. and a bunch of inches. I haven't added them up yet, but in some areas I've lost up to 4 inches!
My tight clothes are starting to get lose. And it feels good. I'm thrilled so far with my progress. I'd do it over again.
Four more days
Nov 11, 2006
That's all that's left. I leave for Las Vegas on Tuesday morning. I've been trying to get everything ready. I just need to pack. I have my lists. My bathroom is clean, my kitchen is straightened for the most part. I'm looking forward to being gone for a week to just relax and heal. No worries.
I will probably not post here now until I'm on the other side. Wish me well!
I will probably not post here now until I'm on the other side. Wish me well!
I am Consumed!
Nov 04, 2006
Well I'm spending this weekend alone since my kids are gone to be with their dad for the weekend, and here I sit on the OH board looking to connect and learn. I am getting more consumed with this surgery by the day, wondering if this is the right thing to do. Scared of what's on the other side. I only have one full week of work left, and the Monday following. Then I'm off for nearly 2 weeks. I think the time away will be good for me. I hope I heal well without complication. I really want to come home and see my kids.
Well, I am off to do some chores here. I have a birthday party to go to tonight and I need to go get ready.
Well, I am off to do some chores here. I have a birthday party to go to tonight and I need to go get ready.
Finally got all my needed documentation
Oct 30, 2006
I just had my "before" pictures taken last night. I will need to print them. Print off my patient letter, that is already done. List my contacts. Oh yeah, I need to get my family support letter notarized. I'm hopeful that I can Fed Ex it tomorrow. It will arrive exactly 2 weeks prior to my surgery. Time is getting close and it's seeming more like a reality as each day passes.
Finally Friday!
Oct 27, 2006
Well, I made it to the weekend! Yippee!! I have been trying this week to get my referral letter from my doc and copies of my labs from last weekend. I'm awaiting the results of my EKG, which the tech told me look very normal. He also said the report would be faxed to my Dr. office in 1/2 hour. That was LAST Friday! I did find out my letter is typed, but it was back for some revisions. I really hope to get my packet sent in on Monday or Tuesday. That's two weeks before my scheduled surgery. I DON'T want to have to re-schedule!
Other than that, I've been slowly collecting things for post surgery. I got some unjury and tried that last night. It was OK, but pretty so-so in plain milk. I will have to try adding it to things like yogurt and crystal light I guess. They had a whole bunch of recepies sent with it, so I have a place to start. I've been contemplating getting one of those bullet blenders. My regular Oster blender is such a pain to take apart to clean.
Well, I'm off to spend some time with my son for a while. I'll write again another time.
Other than that, I've been slowly collecting things for post surgery. I got some unjury and tried that last night. It was OK, but pretty so-so in plain milk. I will have to try adding it to things like yogurt and crystal light I guess. They had a whole bunch of recepies sent with it, so I have a place to start. I've been contemplating getting one of those bullet blenders. My regular Oster blender is such a pain to take apart to clean.
Well, I'm off to spend some time with my son for a while. I'll write again another time.
About Me
Oregon City, OR
Location
21.5
BMI
Surgery
11/29/2007
Surgery Date
Sep 07, 2006
Member Since
Before & After
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Christmas 2005
200 lbslbs
