Markwrench
Another holiday down
Jan 04, 2008
WHEW, made it past another one. Had half a glass of fruity wine New Years Eve and a bunch of steamed shrimp. No harm done. Christmas was harder. My dad sends Honey Bell oranges from Florida that are to die for. I'm giving them away at work. I've eaten some chocolate chip cookies, probably too many. Several parties and I was good for the most part with small tastes. I give myself a B- overall.
Now for the good news. Am now exercising regularly. The Lifecycle is front and center in front of the new TV. I can play video games while riding to ease the boredom. Other good news, since my high of 463 lbs last April, I've dropped a hundred pounds. About 80 since the surgery 3.5 months ago. Energy level is up, clothes are falling off me. Happy New Year!
3 Month check up, Christmas, and Cholesterol
Dec 05, 2007
Almost hard to believe its been almost three months. Saw Dr Moei yesterday and had bloodwork last week. Sugar was back down thankfully. Was told my HDL- the good cholesterol- was a little low. Looked up how to increase it. Drink alcohol and eat fish! I can do that! Oh, and exercise. I knew it was too good to be true. Still struggling there, but the HDL stuff spooks me. They say it scrubs the inside of the arteries clear of the LDL.
Holiday party was fun even with the snow. Rose has a choir under her tutelage and it was their first public performance. We all sang the Twelve Days of Christmas under Dr. DVR's guidance, and caught up with friends.
Steps are getting easier, in and outs of cars easier, zipped the leather coat- YEAAAA ! Down just under 73 pounds
Whew, made it past Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2007
For the Thanksgiving meal, I had only a small spoonful of the things I really like. I was still full before I cleaned my plate. Waited a while and then small portions of pie. We ate early, so I found myself hungry again at 10pm. Half and apple chewed to puree and a piece of cheese with meds was very satisfying. I've now passed the 60 pound point.
Almost 2 months
Nov 05, 2007
My head still tends to tell me to take bigger portions than I can consume sometimes, the dog is loving life. I am down just over 52 pounds since the surgery and close to 70 pounds from my high.
Food food food
Oct 23, 2007
Its now going into week 6 and I can still report good things. This past weekend I was asked to cook for a friend of mine. I am no chef, but consider my outdoor grill skills above average. I planned deep fried turkey and a slow cooked eye round to go along with a table full of appetizers, sweets, and vegetable dishes. I ate a small slice of a turkey wrap, the kind you just thaw and serve, and it just sat in my pouch. After waiting more than 30 mins to drink, it just sat there keeping me full. There was a little discomfort, but I used it as motivation not to try any of the sweets. The old me would have caved to the pb cookies, but I didn't. Later, I did try a piece of sugar free chocolate cake- the only sf thing there brought by another wls patient- but forgot the sf preserves that were to go with the cake so it wasn't the best.
Sunday we met some of the other wls peeps from the site at Webers. Wish we could have stayed longer, they are a fun group.
There will be another test next weekend. Bar Mitzvoh Saturday with all the trimmings. Less worried now.
I am down 43 pounds
Stubbed my toe
Oct 11, 2007
This has been a busy week. Monday I woke up normally, but soon after meds and some Propel there was stomach pain. Walking didn't help. Went to work and things began to build into true discomfort. I began to sweat like a pig even though the air was cool. Finally called the doctors office and they told me to come right in. Driving was fun. With each bump in the road it hurt. I was thinking something was stuck, but what? Anyway, Dr. Moei did an examination of my abdomen with some massage like movements and when I sat up there was immediate relief. Taking the safe road, it was still decided to do an x-ray, take blood samples, which then melded to an ultra sound over at the ER. They were busy and it took quite awhile. Eventually, I was released. They think I either dumped- due to the symptoms- or maybe an obstruction. I've been fine all week since.
Validation
Oct 02, 2007
Today the digital scale arrived. I found myself eager to get it set up and jump on. Talk about a first, scales were things to be avoided in the past. Well, after breakfast and a mid morning protein shake and a bottle of Propel I was still down over 22 pounds from surgery. I know we are suppose to weigh in first thing in the AM, but I wanted to see. Will take it home tonight.
Two week anniv
Sep 26, 2007
Still on track
Sep 24, 2007
Mark
One week out
Sep 20, 2007
Mark