lookinglass
lookinglass wrote Why do candy bars taste so good on a bad day? 8 years, 3 months ago
So having lots of emotional issues today. The hormones are raging, the mind is racing and it's like someone's kicked me in the chest. I don't want fast food, I want candy. I had a skor bar...
lookinglass wrote So this is Christmas...I mean new year.. 8 years, 3 months ago
Well, I set myself a goal, to loose 5 lbs in 2 weeks. I didn't meet the goal. I only lost 3lbs. Worked out 6 days a week for the 2 weeks, kept the calories low, but something wanted to hol...
lookinglass wrote Going for goals 8 years, 3 months ago
So...slow looser that I feel, I'm down 83 lbs. I've started working out regularily. I'm no gym rat but I'm finding if I just say ok, today Im going to go to the gym and I'm not going to worry about...
lookinglass uploaded 2 photos 8 years, 3 months ago
lookinglass wrote Tipping the scales 8 years, 4 months ago
I've lost 78lbs. Oh. ehm. Gee.
I have lost more weight than I need to loose.
So I counted up my days of stall. I felt like it had been 2 months when actually, the longest I've gone ...
lookinglass wrote Stall no more.. 8 years, 5 months ago
So I got frustrated and angry that my stall would never end. It went for just under 2 months, ok 6 1/2 weeks. Of sitting at the same weight, same measurements, I just stopped weighing myself. And t...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 7 months ago
Been a long time, since I left you, without a beat - 65lbs down.
So I'm at or I was 4 days ago, sitting on 220. Down from my 285 high before surgery.
So how's life in the big sleeve city?
I'm still getting used to eating. And the...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 9 months ago
Non surgery victory... - My pre op highest weight was 285.
I remember thinking omg, I am literally physically dying. On the pre op diet which I eased myself into, and before surgery I was 271. But there ...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 9 months ago
Ah the possibilities -
Cant' remember my last post but can't be bothered to go back and re-read. Ohhh so lazy..
Finally in the last 4 days my ceroma has healed and I have a nice scab on my big inc...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
A watched pot never boils - I swore I wouldn't become someone obsessed with the numbers. Then I became someone obsessed with the numbers. And the number seem to crawl at a snails pace. Realizing I was becomin...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Feeling better - I woke up this morning feeling like my body had finally gotten a hold of whatever it was that was making me feel bad. Ceromas aren't uncommon, it's still there, but I've been feeli...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Quick -
The ceroma is ever so slowly getting better. My doctor has called every day to check on me. He recommended I see my family physician just to look at it in person since he's in M...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
My ceroma.. -
Feeling better on most fronts except my largest incision has developed a ceroma. I've been draining it (which was gross, fascinating, relief and terrifying at the same time) and...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Home again, home again... - Flew back from Mexico to Atlanta today and am safely tucked in at home. Yesterday I didn't think I'd need a wheelchair but this morning I felt a little weak and started sweating at...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Someone get the number of the truck that just ran - This is my experience which hasnt turned out as I thought.
Three days ago I went into the hospital to have surgery. I was having panic attacks about it and crying on my way in. So...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
'Twas the night before surgery.... - It is freakishly hot in Puerto Vallarta.
It's the last night before surgery. You'd think I'd be dancing on the town, eating as much as possible. I've actually stayed on point wit...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
What's up doc? (Pre surgery visit) - I was scared to fly to Puerto Vallarta and asked the coordinator if I could meet the doctor and tour the facilities a few days before the surgery. This way I could back out if I fe...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Paradise & kicking the can - Arrived yesterday in Puerto Vallarta. Today we went to Yelapa, a tiny village on the coast you have to take a boat to get to. We then hiked through the village and partially into t...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Trains, planes and automobiles..off to Mexico -
Tomorrow is departure day. I decided to give myself extra time in Mexico before and after the surgery. Before because I figured if anything were to happen I'd at least like it t...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
Rare and appropriate - I think I mentioned I decided to ease myself into this 2 week pre op diet thing. While I am overwhelmed by the multitude of pre op diet permutations provided by those with experien...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
7 Days left till surgery -
I've been on pre op diet for an eternity. Well, it feels like it. After what seemed like years the scale is finally showing a 10lb loss. This gives me hope that once I have the ...
lookinglass wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
Pre op diet - I decided to give myself a good month of the prep diet. I decided to do this because I know myself and know that I'd have an issue with keeping my food on track and clean.
Intere...
lookinglass added a goal 9 years ago
be able buy anything in a regular clothing store--no more plus sizes
lookinglass added a goal 9 years ago
no longer be clinically morbidly obese
lookinglass added a goal 9 years ago
hopefully reduce or remove my PCOS and its AWFUL symptoms