Monica M.

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I must post this because it just goes to show how far I have come. Yesterday was hubby's 29th birthday and he wanted pizza. Since he has been really good, I didn't see a problem with it, and it's his day, right. So we went to Uno's and order the 2-Deep Dish whatever's. So I ate 2 pieces, by the way that is alot less than I used to eat, but more than what Im accustomed to eating. Then if that wasn't enough, ate a piece of cake that his coworker made. OMG-boy was I sick. I have never felt so miserable in my life. Some even came back up in my throat. I couldn't do anything but pray, sweat, and get chills. Good thing when I awoke this morning I did not have those same feelings of misery. NEVER AGAIN. I PROMISE. I told Nick I could not eat anymore, so he will have to finish it, and we threw the rest of the cake away. Just wanted to share. Other than the food, Nick enjoyed his birthday. Im upset that my family did not call and wish him well, because they are still mad. I say GET OVER IT!

My first appointment with the trainer (Don), went absolutely well. I learned so much from him, and actually surprised myself that I could do so much. I have alot more strength than I thought I did. We worked primarily on upperbody. The squats were killers. I did 8 different activities for 2 sets of 12 reps. Boy was I sore yesterday. I have my second appointment with him this evening and I can't wait. Yesterday was Hubby and I's 6th year anniversary. He was so cute, he bought me red roses and a nice card. We then went out for lunch, and came back home for a relaxing evening. I love that man so much. Even though we go through our moments, and question how long we will make it, I know deep down he is the only man for me, ever, period. Today is his birthday, and Im going to make local, lo fat cupcakes. I will tell you how they turn out tomorrow, but I will use egg beaters and applesauce for the oil. We bought frosting, but now Im thinking we can just put some coolwhip on them, and save us like 150 calories. In another 30 minutes, Im going to have my peaches (that Im so proud of-25 calories, and 5 g of sugar). Im so happy, life is good, and I feel good. Oh yeah, and I started taking my vitamin D supplement again. I need to start back on the multivitamin and calcium, especially now that hubby and I are thinking about nemos. Yay!

OK, so yesterday, I started a couch to running program. Day 1-I had to walk briskly for 5 minutes, then job 1 minute, walk 1.5 minutes and repeat for 20 minutes. Let me tell you, I was sweating some good bullets. I had run before for like 12-13 minutes straight, but this approach was different, because right when I was cooling off with the walk, it was time to jog again. I absolutely loved it. I felt I got more fat burning since I was constantly reving up my heart rate. I also increased my jogging speed to 4.8, and walking was at like 3.5. I will run on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I think that is fair enough. I will also bring in weights on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But I will post that tomorrow. I just need to make my appointment with Don today. Oh, and I did summer sizzle last Thursday at the gym, boy was that one tough workout that I know I would not have been able to complete 8 months ago. It was 20 minutes of cycling, 20 minutes of step, and 20 minutes of bootcamp (jumpoing jacks, phlank, squats, push-ups, etc). The event also markes my first cycling experience, and it wasn't all that bad. My butt did hurt me for like 2 days after, but well worth it. I also want to note that I lost another 4 pounds this week, and my BMI is almost under 40. Im so excited. I also increased my height, as my last physical revealed I was 5'1.5, so I rounded up. I didnt believe that weight loss makes you grow, but I do now. Im so happy. Life is good. Im also working on being a better person, and a healthier stronger marriage. Our 6 year anniversary (from dating for the first time) is vastly approaching-3 days, and my pump is soon to be 29. I will check in later.

Ok, so my first fill was a HUGE success. I lost 6 pounds in the first week. I really don't think I will continue with another big loss week, but I sure am going to try. The fill itself was nothing, a piece of cake (i don't think im allowed to say that word on here). The only thing I felt was when he used water to test my tubing and get all the air out. Other than that, It was painless. My hubby was in the room also for moral suppport, he is the best. I got 1.5cc in my 10cc band. I was put on liquids for 2 days, which by the way was torture. I didn't think it would be that bad, but it was. I was downing protein/yogurt shakes. It was even hard getting that down, as I felt it just sitting in my chest. When I advanced to softs, I was full off of so little. I think now that it has been a little over a week,  Im starting to eat more. My body needs to calories, and will go into starvation mode if I can't consume at least 100. I also started taking Lamisil and it got stuck. The pharmacist told me not to cut the pill in half so I didn't. Needless to say I have been cutting it since. It's ok, I double checked with another pharmacist. Yesterday I made tuykey meatload which was a BIG hit with the hubby. We have so much left over for the next few days. Fine with me, no more cooking. Yesterday I was also compressed, and always find myself doing tons of housework instead of resting, which I should be doing. Now that I am 65 pounds lighter, I have so much more energy, and don't even tire. I have to do a kickboxing class in order to feel drained. I even got on my treadmill at home yesterday and ran for 12-13 minutes. This morning I had my fitness assessment at the gym with Don, and boy have I improved. My last assessment, over a year ago, I couldn't even do the cardio test for more than one minute. This time I endured the entire assessment. Turns out I am not that bad. My body fat is still high, 43%, but Don assured me that another 30 pounds will bring me within a normal range for females. I meet with Don again on thursday to go over upperbody and back weight routine. Im so excited. I have to push myself to get over there today because I do not have a buddy to go with. Some days I do not need motivation, while others I do. Maybe I will just take a walk outside, since its nice. We shall see. Later migos.

Ok, the time has come for me to get my first fill. I go to my doc this afternoon, but I already know, and even if he doesn't think so, I WANT a fill. I have gone 6 months, with successful weight loss without one, but I have only lost like 7 pounds in 8 weeks. Im very nervous, because I have gone so long without one, and I guess the anxiety has build up over time. My hubby tells me that once its over, I will realize how easy it was. I just hate needles. Ok enough of my bickering. Suck it up moni.

I think its finally time for my first fill at a little over 6 months out. I have been stuck in a 1 pound rut for the past 3 weeks. I keep jumping around within one pound. Has this happened to anyone? I was on such a roll of losing about 2 pounds per week. Now I can't even get a pound down. What have yall done to get out of this? I even tried lowering my carbs, but nothing. No scale movement. I have tried noticing what has changed the past 3 weeks, but can't think of anything. Please help. I have a doc appt next monday, to more than likely get my first fill. I think I was jinxed. He called me a superstar and I have failed.

Getting to know you!
1. We've all just passed or will soon be passing our six month marks. At this point, how much weight have you lost? 61 pounds

2. Do you think you're losing too slowly? I do, but then have to remind myself that I have a band and that if i personally lose it too fast, I will gain it back just as fast. Im very pleased with the progress.

3. What are your top five food items at the moment? Do you feel like you're in a food rut? I love yogurt and homeade granola, anything turkey, pinto beans, and avocados.

4. Do you resent the surgery at all? Or have any regrets? I don't have any. I think it was the best decision I could have made.

5. List three things you've accomplished since surgery that you probably couldn't have done before. I feel more confident in myself, I fit better in baseball stadium seats and I can run for 10 minutes straight (I will up this)

6. Are you getting in all of your protein and vitamins? not always, I am getting better with my protein though.

7. Have you noticed any transfer addictions? What are you doing to fill the void? Shopping, I have to buy clothes that fit, lol.

8. Where do you think you'll be in six months, weight wise and in general? I hope to be down another 40 pounds. General-I hope to be alive and happy.

9. What are your worst fears related to weight and surgery? that I will stop losing.

10. Tell us a little about yourself in general.
26 yr old environmental scientist. Married for 1.5 years, 2 canines, and loving life.

So my cousin has been in town the past week, and we have done alot of shopping. I also had a memorial service for my Uncle to attend last week, and when I went to put on my suit top it was too BIG to wear. I love that feeling. So while I was out shopping, I decided to hit the BIG sales and  buy a new one. I took the 20 with me to the back to try on and it was too BIG. I bought my suit in an 18. Can you believe that? I can't, the last time I wore 18s, was around the time I dated my soon to be BF/hubby. To put that into perspective-5 years ago. There are some clothes though that I have to get in 20s, but that's fine with me. Once I get to the 16s-I will have alot to say because I have never been anything less than a 16 that I can remember, besides like middle school. But for now, I'm going to enjoy my 18s. I am so happy. I guess I really am losing. I'm also going back to the work gym next week. I have been out for almost 3 weeks, with vacation and back pain. I can't wait.

Wow, I can't believe its been like 2 weeks since I last posted. That seriously puts time into perspective because I remember typing that last post. My husband and I went up to Milwaukee for the National Veteran's Wheelchair Games-for his work. I had a blast. I will admit I did not eat right. My protein went along for the ride, and I enjoyed almost daily desserts. I was almost certain that I gained like 20 pounds, but to my surprise I only gained 1. I will take it. I do not plan on eating that way again for the rest of this year, so it was totally worth it. When I got back, nothing really changed, but this morning when I got on the scale at 231.6 I was shocked. Im not sure how or why I am down, but I will totally run with it. Just hope it doesnt come back to bite me in the booty next week. My hubby is off in texas, and I got my cousin for the trade. My mom and bro went home early, due to some uneccessary drama. I will not get into it. I rather just leave it where it ended. I plan on walking all over DC with my cousin this week, so I will not be hitting the gym. This is also a short week since we are off for the 4th, and I have 2 doc appts on the 5th. I hope I am into another pound decade next week. Oh and I need to do my measurements. Later.

So even though I have been having some one pound weekly losses, Im satisfied with that. I went to see my general doc for the first time since surgery, and it was the best visit ever. To start with when it was time to hop on the scale, the lady started out with what I weighed the last time. I love what happens to the scale, when you weigh less than what is there, it just flops. So, she moved it another notch and started from hi to low. She was like, geez, how much have you lost. She was finally able to balance it around 236ish. Once my doc comes in she was very proud. She went to take my blood pressure, and was very pleased. The main co-morbidity that I have, is that I had high blood pressure, and was taking half of a BP pill (25mg). She said because I have lost alot of weight and have been exercising, I no longer need it. I NO LONGER NEED TO TAKE MEDICINE FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. I couldn't have been happier. I no longer take med. BTW-I hate taking medicine. So now I only take my vitamins. She wants to see me in a month to monitor it. Im feeling really great about this decision.

~Moni