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Feeling Successful
Mar 23, 2008
Well, it’s been almost 10 weeks since my surgery and I’m still making progress. As of today, I have lost a total of 78.6 pounds (that is since July) and 60.6 of that has been just since my surgery on January 15. I am really excited about how the weight is coming off. I had to go shopping the other day - again. That is actually an event I am starting to enjoy. I think it is because I know I am going to be able to go in the store and find something that I can actually wear. One of my favorite stores is Kohl’s; however, I have never been able to buy clothese there. The only thing I have ever purchased there is jewelry, purses, shoes, and gifts for other people. Well, imagine my surprise when I went in the other day and left with 4 tops and a pair of pants. I was thrilled and it was even more exciting when I was able to purchase those items in sizes I wasn’t even sure I could wear just yet. So far, I have lost 3-4 pant sizes (depending on type and cut) and I’ve lost 3 top sizes. Oh, and the really funny thing is I have also lost a shoe size. But the thing that cracked me up the most, is even my glasses are getting too big. They slide on and off my head with such ease, I’m afraid to bend over for fear they will just slide right off. And yes, it is those little things that crack me up. Anyway, I’m a happy little camper right now and all is good.
Mini-Goals
Mar 17, 2008
Another reason for me to join the gym, is I need an outlet for my frustration. This is the busiest time of the year for me at work and I'm finding more and more that I truly work with a bunch of idiots that are intent on making other people's lives more difficult than they must be. I don't understand why some folks feel it is their mission to go out of their way to drag someone down, but I work with a bunch of them and they really do work hard at that. Must be why they are always behind in their own work.
Any way, my 2 goals are to lose 10 pounds by April 18, 2008 and to join the gym. If I lose 10 pounds by the 18th, I will weigh 230.7. That would certainly put my weight to a closer safe level for me to start practicing my cart-wheels that I keep threatening to do. (LOL)
2-Month Check-Up
Mar 14, 2008
His staff is awesome. I was telling Danita about some things that occurred in the ER with regard to the staff having me drink contrast mixed with apple juice. She got a little irritated abou that and said if I ever had to go to the ER again to make sure they called her so she could keep them straight. Laura, the nutritionist is great as well. She is so encouraging and gives great advice and is willing to answer as many questions as you have.
So as of today according to their scales (fully clothed), I weighed 244. At my house this morning, I weighed 244.5 and that was fully naked. So, I would say my scales are just a bit off maybe. Since my last visit 2 weeks after surgery, I have lost an additional 21 pounds for a grand total of 53 pounds since surgery and since I began my journey in June of last year, that is a grand total of 71 pounds. I am really excited.
This week, I noticed some of my 2X shirts were really starting to look a big and sloppy, so yesterday, I pulled out one of my 1X shirts and put it on. It fit great and I was thrilled to be down another size. My pants are also getting big again, so I'm going shopping at the end of the month for some new pants and shirts. I will have my bonus check then and I'll be able to do a little better with my shopping.
Life is great and I feel so much better than I've felt in years. The last 2 nights I've slept without my CPAP machine and done really well. My husband said I still snore just a tiny bit, but I don't stop breathing. I'm thinking by the time I go back for my 6 month check-up with Dr. McDowell, I will probably go ahead and schedule a new sleep study as well just to see if I truly still need the CPAP.
Again, life is good and I'm lovin' it.
Have I Hit The Wall?
Feb 08, 2008
