ladyinwaiting777
Update....and a HUGE wow moment!!!
Jun 06, 2009
Hey everyone...sorry I have not updated lately or been around much. My fiance came home from Iraq on leave and was home for 5 weeks...so I didn't have much time to get online.
But the craziest thing happened that made me realize how much weight I've actually lost. When I went to pick him up at the airport...he actually WALKED RIGHT PAST ME!!! He didn't even recognize me!!! When I said "Hey...are you looking for me???" he turned around and said "WOW!!!" He grabbed me and hugged me and said "OMG honey...you look amazing!!!" I can tell by the look on his face he was shocked.
He had not seen me since I was about 2 weeks post op.
The entire time he was in he couldn't keep his hands off of me...it was too funny. He just kept telling me over and over "you have always been beautiful to me...but OMG...you are stunning now". No one has ever told me I was "stunning" before.
Well...all good things must come to an end...and he had to leave to go back to Iraq. He should be back in September...and by then I should be at goal. Currently I've lost 52 pounds...only 12 more to go to reach goal. Can you tell how excited I am????
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But the craziest thing happened that made me realize how much weight I've actually lost. When I went to pick him up at the airport...he actually WALKED RIGHT PAST ME!!! He didn't even recognize me!!! When I said "Hey...are you looking for me???" he turned around and said "WOW!!!" He grabbed me and hugged me and said "OMG honey...you look amazing!!!" I can tell by the look on his face he was shocked.
He had not seen me since I was about 2 weeks post op. The entire time he was in he couldn't keep his hands off of me...it was too funny. He just kept telling me over and over "you have always been beautiful to me...but OMG...you are stunning now". No one has ever told me I was "stunning" before.
Well...all good things must come to an end...and he had to leave to go back to Iraq. He should be back in September...and by then I should be at goal. Currently I've lost 52 pounds...only 12 more to go to reach goal. Can you tell how excited I am????
I'm terrible at updating my blog...
Apr 16, 2009
Yesterday I noticed I had a bunch of blog comments that I had no idea were there and I had not approved. Thanks to everyone to wrote comments...I was so surprised to see them!
Not much new going on over here...still in school and loving it. It's going very well and I can't wait to get out and begin my new career. I'm only 15 pounds away from my goal weight...and the weight loss is very, very slow now. I've only lost about 5 pounds in the last 6 weeks or so. It's slow...but I can finally at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. That is such an incredible feeling!!!
I've hired a personal trainer and am working out several days a week. He's a sweetheart...but he's tough when it comes to working out. I walk out of the gym exhausted. I just wish I could tighten up some of this skin. I still look look flabby...I can't wait to get plastic surgery. The batwings are the worst...followed closely by my thighs. I'm so glad a got a tummy tuck years ago...luckily my tummy is now flat as a board.
Other than that...not much going on. My fiance is coming home from Iraq in 2 weeks...so I'm excited to see him. He's not going to recognize me when he sees me. I can't wait!!!
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Not much new going on over here...still in school and loving it. It's going very well and I can't wait to get out and begin my new career. I'm only 15 pounds away from my goal weight...and the weight loss is very, very slow now. I've only lost about 5 pounds in the last 6 weeks or so. It's slow...but I can finally at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. That is such an incredible feeling!!!
I've hired a personal trainer and am working out several days a week. He's a sweetheart...but he's tough when it comes to working out. I walk out of the gym exhausted. I just wish I could tighten up some of this skin. I still look look flabby...I can't wait to get plastic surgery. The batwings are the worst...followed closely by my thighs. I'm so glad a got a tummy tuck years ago...luckily my tummy is now flat as a board.
Other than that...not much going on. My fiance is coming home from Iraq in 2 weeks...so I'm excited to see him. He's not going to recognize me when he sees me. I can't wait!!!
Holy cow!!! Is that really me????
Feb 18, 2009
I had such a WOW moment this afternoon. I just had to share this...
I'm starting school next month...and today I decided to go and pick up my uniforms...which are black scrubs. Now I've worked in the medical field for a long time...so I'm well aware of scrub sizes. For the last couple of years it's been nothing but XL. Not even thinking...I automatically grab an XL and head to the dressing room. I slip it on...and looked in the mirror. It floated on me. So I grab a L...same thing. Still huge. I grab a M...still kind of big...except in the chest area. (I have really big boobs.) I try the S...and it fits everywhere but the chest area. I settled for the M because I didn't know if they would shrink or not...and I didn't want it too tight in the chest area. But still....size MEDIUM. I was in shock. But not nearly as shocked as when I tried on the bottoms. Size SMALL baby!!! WOOHOO!!!
When I got home...as I got ready to hang them in my closet...I held the top up and thought "Can I REALLY fit in that???" Just goes to show you...we look in the mirror and our eyes do not see what's really there. I don't see a much smaller body. But the clothes don't lie. I'm shrinking...even if my brain doesn't see it yet.
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I'm starting school next month...and today I decided to go and pick up my uniforms...which are black scrubs. Now I've worked in the medical field for a long time...so I'm well aware of scrub sizes. For the last couple of years it's been nothing but XL. Not even thinking...I automatically grab an XL and head to the dressing room. I slip it on...and looked in the mirror. It floated on me. So I grab a L...same thing. Still huge. I grab a M...still kind of big...except in the chest area. (I have really big boobs.) I try the S...and it fits everywhere but the chest area. I settled for the M because I didn't know if they would shrink or not...and I didn't want it too tight in the chest area. But still....size MEDIUM. I was in shock. But not nearly as shocked as when I tried on the bottoms. Size SMALL baby!!! WOOHOO!!!
When I got home...as I got ready to hang them in my closet...I held the top up and thought "Can I REALLY fit in that???" Just goes to show you...we look in the mirror and our eyes do not see what's really there. I don't see a much smaller body. But the clothes don't lie. I'm shrinking...even if my brain doesn't see it yet.
Me???? JOGGING????
Feb 10, 2009
I'm still in shock. And no...I'm not dead!!!
Every night I've been walking for 30 - 45 minutes on the treadmill. Tonight I decided to bump it up a bit...so after walking for 5 minutes...I did 3-5 minutes of jogging! Then I'd walk for 5, jog for 3-5. Now I know this does not sound like a big deal...but considering the fact that not even 3 months ago I was short of breath just walking from the kitchen to the bedroom...to me this is HUGE! The most incredible thing to me (besides the fact that I actually survived this) is that when I was done...I felt GOOD!!! My heart was pumping...but it was not the "OMG I feel like I'm going to die" feeling I used to get.
If anyone would have told me that in this short of time I could actually jog...I would have thought they were insane. I still can't believe it myself.
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my RNY???!!!
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Every night I've been walking for 30 - 45 minutes on the treadmill. Tonight I decided to bump it up a bit...so after walking for 5 minutes...I did 3-5 minutes of jogging! Then I'd walk for 5, jog for 3-5. Now I know this does not sound like a big deal...but considering the fact that not even 3 months ago I was short of breath just walking from the kitchen to the bedroom...to me this is HUGE! The most incredible thing to me (besides the fact that I actually survived this) is that when I was done...I felt GOOD!!! My heart was pumping...but it was not the "OMG I feel like I'm going to die" feeling I used to get.
If anyone would have told me that in this short of time I could actually jog...I would have thought they were insane. I still can't believe it myself.
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my RNY???!!!
Big changes in the works...
Jan 21, 2009
Well everyone...I have decided since I'm making so many changes in my life right now...might as well go all the way with it. I'm going back to school to become an Esthetician. This is something I've been thinking about doing for years...now I finally have the chance. Yesterday I went and applied at the school, took the test, and signed my contract. I start March 17.
I'm nervous...I'm 41 years old and beginning a new profession. But I look at it this way. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. What I'm doing isn't working. I can't support my family on what I'm making now. I need to try something else. I can always come back to this type of job if it doesn't work. This opportunity will only come once.
I qualified for Pell Grants...so 75% of the tuition is covered for me. There are no excuses now.
My friend Christie wrote in a response to my last blog that when stupid people make short term decisions that impact your life, God is making long term decisions that will benefit us. I smiled when I read that because I really think this job ending might be the best thing that ever happened to me.
Other than that...my weight loss is still moving along. I've lost almost 30 pounds so far at 2 months out...I'm already 1/2 way there. When I start to feel bad because I've only lost 30 pounds I remind myself that I have never lost 30 pounds in 2 months before. It's coming off slowly but surely.
I'm already amazed at how my shortness of breath has resolved! Last night I walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill...at a very brisk pace...and was amazed that I wasn't short of breath at all!!! Two months ago I wouldn't have been able to handle that for even 10 minutes. This surgery is wonderful!!!
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I'm nervous...I'm 41 years old and beginning a new profession. But I look at it this way. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. What I'm doing isn't working. I can't support my family on what I'm making now. I need to try something else. I can always come back to this type of job if it doesn't work. This opportunity will only come once.
I qualified for Pell Grants...so 75% of the tuition is covered for me. There are no excuses now.
My friend Christie wrote in a response to my last blog that when stupid people make short term decisions that impact your life, God is making long term decisions that will benefit us. I smiled when I read that because I really think this job ending might be the best thing that ever happened to me.
Other than that...my weight loss is still moving along. I've lost almost 30 pounds so far at 2 months out...I'm already 1/2 way there. When I start to feel bad because I've only lost 30 pounds I remind myself that I have never lost 30 pounds in 2 months before. It's coming off slowly but surely.
I'm already amazed at how my shortness of breath has resolved! Last night I walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill...at a very brisk pace...and was amazed that I wasn't short of breath at all!!! Two months ago I wouldn't have been able to handle that for even 10 minutes. This surgery is wonderful!!!
Slowly but surely...
Jan 14, 2009
Well...after about a 4 week stall...the scale is finally moving again. I bumped up my protein and water and sure enough...it seems to be working. Or maybe it's all the stress going on right now with my job...I dunno. But at least it's something.
I found out last week that my company is being bought out by another company...and my department is being eliminated. I've worked at this place for 5 1/2 years...and now I'm going to be looking for another job. Granted...they are trying to keep us within the hospital system...but after all this I'm not sure if I even want to stay here. My fiance wants me to finally go to esthetician school...which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. But I'm not sure if that's a good carreer choice right now. Expensive skin care is a luxury...and the economy sucks right now. Not sure if people are spending that kind of money on things like that at this time.
I have no idea what to do. But I have to do something soon. Money is getting extremely tight right now because he's been home from Iraq since Dec. 3 for medical leave. He's cleared to go back...but won't get a check until March.
Anyway...just venting. Between all this and the raging PMS it's a wonder I have not gone and jumped off the building...and taken a few people with me...
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I found out last week that my company is being bought out by another company...and my department is being eliminated. I've worked at this place for 5 1/2 years...and now I'm going to be looking for another job. Granted...they are trying to keep us within the hospital system...but after all this I'm not sure if I even want to stay here. My fiance wants me to finally go to esthetician school...which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. But I'm not sure if that's a good carreer choice right now. Expensive skin care is a luxury...and the economy sucks right now. Not sure if people are spending that kind of money on things like that at this time.
I have no idea what to do. But I have to do something soon. Money is getting extremely tight right now because he's been home from Iraq since Dec. 3 for medical leave. He's cleared to go back...but won't get a check until March.
Anyway...just venting. Between all this and the raging PMS it's a wonder I have not gone and jumped off the building...and taken a few people with me...
Weight loss stalls are NOT fun!!!
Dec 26, 2008
Hey everyone!!! I hope you guys had an awesome Christmas! Mine was great as my fiance was home from Iraq for the first time in a couple of years...and will be home through New Years.
Yesterday he and my son cooked a beef tenderloin on the grill...so I had a small piece of filet for my Christmas meal. It was incredible!!! Of course I was full after only a couple of bites...but it was so good! I also found a sugar free apple pie and some no sugar added vanilla ice cream and had a tiny serving of that for dessert. INCREDIBLE!!!
My only complaint is that I'm not losing weight. I've lost a total of 22 pounds...but it seems like I should be losing more considering the microscopic size meals I'm eating. I'm trying hard to do everything right...protein first...water...we all know the drill. But I have not lost a singe pound in like 3 weeks now. So frustrating!
I know it will come off eventually...I'm just impatient.
Other than that...no issues at all. My pouch isn't a grouch...she seems to be able to tolerate almost anything. I can eat beef, chicken, fish, shrimp...the only thing I've eaten so far that has not agreed with me is pork...I had a bite of a grilled pork chop and it gave me a stomach ache. No foamies, vomiting, or otherwise...just a tummy ache.
So I guess I should not complain. So far I'm tolerating this procedure very well and feel great. I'm already over my shortness of breath and feel more like my old self more every day.
Anyway...hope you guys had an awesome Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!!
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Yesterday he and my son cooked a beef tenderloin on the grill...so I had a small piece of filet for my Christmas meal. It was incredible!!! Of course I was full after only a couple of bites...but it was so good! I also found a sugar free apple pie and some no sugar added vanilla ice cream and had a tiny serving of that for dessert. INCREDIBLE!!!
My only complaint is that I'm not losing weight. I've lost a total of 22 pounds...but it seems like I should be losing more considering the microscopic size meals I'm eating. I'm trying hard to do everything right...protein first...water...we all know the drill. But I have not lost a singe pound in like 3 weeks now. So frustrating!
I know it will come off eventually...I'm just impatient. Other than that...no issues at all. My pouch isn't a grouch...she seems to be able to tolerate almost anything. I can eat beef, chicken, fish, shrimp...the only thing I've eaten so far that has not agreed with me is pork...I had a bite of a grilled pork chop and it gave me a stomach ache. No foamies, vomiting, or otherwise...just a tummy ache.
So I guess I should not complain. So far I'm tolerating this procedure very well and feel great. I'm already over my shortness of breath and feel more like my old self more every day.
Anyway...hope you guys had an awesome Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!!
12 days post op...20 pounds already gone baby!!!
Dec 02, 2008
It's Day 12 post op...and so far so good. TWENTY pounds gone forever!!!! Other than being a little tired I really can't complain about anything. My 2 week post op MD visit is this Friday...so I guess I'll see what he has to say.
I honestly have to say...the surgery is the EASY part of this experience. I know I've been told I can't feel acutal hunger at this time...but what I'm feeling is a pretty good imitation of it. I know I'm probably not getting in all the liquids I'm supposed to...I just can't make myself drink that much. I'm still on full liquids...but yesterday I did try some very thin grits. THEY WERE THE BEST GRITS I'VE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE!!!! Seriously!!! I did mix some unflavored protein in them...so at least they had a good bit of protein in them.
So far my pouch as been ok with everything I've introduced to it. I've had all kinds of soups and broths (strained) and so far it's all been good. Not so much as a cramp. I'm craving scrambled eggs so badly. I know many people can't tolerate them...but I'm hoping I'm one of the exceptions. But I'm trying to be good and stick to the rules. I'm terrified of getting sick this early on. I'll let you guys know how it goes Friday!
I honestly have to say...the surgery is the EASY part of this experience. I know I've been told I can't feel acutal hunger at this time...but what I'm feeling is a pretty good imitation of it. I know I'm probably not getting in all the liquids I'm supposed to...I just can't make myself drink that much. I'm still on full liquids...but yesterday I did try some very thin grits. THEY WERE THE BEST GRITS I'VE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE!!!! Seriously!!! I did mix some unflavored protein in them...so at least they had a good bit of protein in them.
So far my pouch as been ok with everything I've introduced to it. I've had all kinds of soups and broths (strained) and so far it's all been good. Not so much as a cramp. I'm craving scrambled eggs so badly. I know many people can't tolerate them...but I'm hoping I'm one of the exceptions. But I'm trying to be good and stick to the rules. I'm terrified of getting sick this early on. I'll let you guys know how it goes Friday!
Home from the hospital...and so far all is great!!!
Nov 22, 2008
I had to be at the hospital Friday at 5:30 AM...they said I was the first case. Thursday night before bed I took at Xanax...and I had a pretty good night of sleep. I was laying in the bed at the hospital, and began to feel a little apprhensive. The annesthesiologist was so sneaky. I guess he could tell I was getting a little antsy...so he said he was going to give me a little oxygen...and that's all I remember. The next thing I knew, I asked the nurse when they would be taking me...and she said "Honey...you're in recovery. You've been done for about 2 hours now. You're doing great." Morphine is our friend! I didn't feel a thing and slept most of Friday. Friday night I remember feeling a littly sick...and they gave me phentergan and that knocked me out. The next morning I woke up and was put on a pain pump...and never used it. There just wasn't any pain at all. The nurses were impressed because I got up and began walking...they never had to make me get up. So last night they said I could go home if I wanted. So here I am! I came home, took a shower, and went to bed and slept all night. I can't believe how painless this surgery has been so far. For me the hardest part is trying to get my fluids in. I'm not hungry or thirsty...so it's hard to drink. I'm doing my best. I'm so happy it's finally over and I can move on to the best part...LOSING!!!
Thanks to everyone for their wonderful notes and kind thoughts...and special thanks to my wonderful angel...Janet...who checked on me and posted I was alive and well. You guys are the greatest! I love this site!!!
Thanks to everyone for their wonderful notes and kind thoughts...and special thanks to my wonderful angel...Janet...who checked on me and posted I was alive and well. You guys are the greatest! I love this site!!!
Liquid Diet Hell!!!
Nov 12, 2008
This is the SECOND time I've done the dreaded liquid diet. Back in July I was scheduled for the lap band...I did the liquid diet for over a week....then changed my mind. So now I'm doing it again...and it's not any easier this time. Except this time...I knew what to expect. Luckily...the nutritionist told me that I can have "small amounts" of chicken, fish, or egg whites. Honestly...tonight I'm not really hungry...this is head hunger. I'm thinking of what I can't have...and that's everything I want. A little while ago I go to the pantry to find my Splenda and I found a bag of peanut M&Ms. 
I was a good girl...I pushed the bag aside and grabbed my Splenda and shut the door as quickly as I could. This is so hard. But I know in the end it will be sooooooo worth it!
I was a good girl...I pushed the bag aside and grabbed my Splenda and shut the door as quickly as I could. This is so hard. But I know in the end it will be sooooooo worth it!
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11/21/2008
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Apr 25, 2008
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