Monica M.

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I have been trying to post on here more often, but often forget. Im trying, need I say more? I thought I would post my bad week because I would like to look at this in the future and look back. It's not just our positive experiences that get us to where we are going, but those trying times that make it all worthwhile. I finally had my period last week, for the first time in 2 months. I don't want to blame my eating and lack of exercise soley on that, as I do feel I could have behaved better, but somehow the hormones did contribute to my horrible food selection. I do have to admit that I enjoed it. Maybe Im just trying to justify it, but I feel we need those moments where we can kind of say, just f&*^ it, I want to eat what I want. I did that. Partly too because the hubby and I went out to eat more than usual. I also did not exercise except for last monday, and I totally felt bad. So I just took it in stride and vowed that this week will be a GOOD week. Saturday, hubby and I went to the Baltimore Aquarium and had a great time. I actually had a great time with him. We are doing more things, it feels like we are dating all over again. I really do think that we didnt do as much because our weight was literally keeping us down. Combined we have lost over 90 pounds. Wow! Back to this week, I know Im scatter brained, but I already did my Step Construction class, and burned about 477 calories, and I will do better for dinners this week. I bought fish fillets and veggies, as I know I need to increase my greens. This is a learning experience, and I continue to expand my knowledge of living in a healtheir body. 

I went in to see my surgeon, Dr M. for my usual 7 week visit and walked out even more proud of myself. Just the band itself so far is giving me enough restriction. According to my doc, Im just a Superstar. It's funny because before he even comes in the room to see me, he is yelling down the hall, "is that my superstar?" So far I am 4.5 months post op-no fill and a 55 pound loss. He wants me to write a book. We'll see about that one. Just a small toot of my horn. I hope this continues, but if not, I will be happy with my success thus far. He even told me that my weight loss thus far is usually what he sees out of a band patient that is one year out. So If I lose anymore weight within the next 7 months I have surpased the bands success. I also have lost 31% of my excess body weight. That is an amazing feeling.

yay, im proud to say my BMI has dropped 10 points. I started out at 54, now Im at 44. Will write more later.

Ok, so I have finally hit my 50 pound loss mark. To be honest, it doesn't  seem real. When I look in the mirror, I really don't see a difference. I feel like Im still 50 pounds heavier. Every morning when I weigh myself (yes, I do that), i feel like im going to wake up from a dream and realize that Im still in the 280s, 270s or 260s. I have hoovered around those numbers for so many years. I would lose and gain, and lose and gain. So being in the 230s just doesnt seem real. One piece of advice that my hubby told me, was to "Enjoy every single day with your weight loss-you will never be that weight again, and while its coming off slowly, its ok , because once its all gone, you wont remember the process" .  I think that is by far the most useful piece of weight loss advice I have ever gotten. When I get discouraged, I have to play that back, and I promise it makes a difference. I really feel like a whole person. I care about myself, I want to look good, not that I really didn't before, but Im starting to believe what others are telling me. I know it takes time, because like I said earlier, it's hard for me to see. This past Memorial weekend, I wore a short mini skirt for the first time in like 4 years, and I looked good. lol. I also want to tell anyone out there that exercise is the best thing you can do for yourself and your heart. Find something that just motivates you. It's not always the same for everyone, but I promise there is something out there, you will enjoy. For me its kickboxing. I look forward to Tuesday's and Thursday's, and the days in between. I have found a magnificant trainer at the gym, and he has motivated me beyond belief. I owe my new found love of exercise to him. Thanks Don.

Ok, so much for 10 days of no carbs. I made it to complete 5 full days, but this past Saturday the hubby and I drove to MD, to look at an SUV. We did not intend to purchase then, but I did. I bought a 2006 Green Saturn Vue-his name is Sunny. I still can't believe it. This is my first car. He is so handsome and sharp. I look at him and can't believe its mine. So in the end, this was an awesome weekend. Eventhough I only made it to 5 days with no carbs, I lost 3 pounds. Im down to 241, one pound away from the 50 pound mark. I can do it this week. Its going to  be work, but I can do it. Im almost in another pound decade, that I havent seen in a while. Until next time...moni

I have sort of been in a rut. For the past two weeks, I have only lost 2 pounds total. So not good. So I saw some posts about a 10 day no carb plateu diet, so Im giving it a try. Im only on day #4, and its been soooooooooo hard. We shall see what the scale says on monday, but im not holding my breath since this weight loss is kind of tricky. Just when I think the scale should be moving, it doesnt. It only moves when I think it shouldn't. I have even been exercising at least 5 days a week. Doesn't make sense. I was on antibiotics for a week because I had my wisdom teeth removed and had an infection. I heard that can cause weight gain. I don't know. I just know Im not going to get discouraged because as Dr. Moazzez says, Im a superstar. I have not yet had a fill and am down 46 pounds. I can't wait to hit my 50 pound loss mark. Im going to start setting some mini goals. 

1.  Lose 50 pounds
2. Wear a size 18 bottom size (Im pretty much there in the top size)
3. Fit more comfortably in an airplane seat
4. Lose 60 pounds
5. Lose 75 pounds
6. Lose 100 pounds.
7. Be unrecognizeable when I go down to visit the in-laws (around    
    christmas time)
8. Be confident  & feel great
9. Weigh less than my lowest (lowest in adult years was 220)
10. Love the way I am


That is enough for now.  Those are some pretty realistic goals I would all like to accomplish by the end of the year. I can do it. Just to note also my hubby has lost quite a bit of weight also. We are eating so much more healthier. Even my skin tone, complexion is better. I get alot of compliments at work, that I just look good, different, something about me. Im glowing. At least that is what they tell me. I will take it. The coworkers are also starting to notice the weight loss. I guess that is a good thing.

I have been stuck at 255 forever. I just didnt get it because I have been exercising. Im going to try my hardest to drink 2 protein shakes today. I have only been getting one in, shame on me. I also don't have any restriction, so Im able to eat more different foods and more than I used to eat. Im really good with breakfast and lunch, but its dinner that is always such a chore. Well this morning I got on the scale and I was down to 252-253 (scale couldnt decide). I'll take that number, Its lower than 255. So since a week before my survery I have lost 38 pounds, not bad for NO restriction. I love my aerobic classes, and I feel so much better. I have so much more energy during the day, and Im much happier, and less stressed. I don't want to jinx this, but my Hubby and I haven't been fighting, at all. I think he noticed that too, Im just starting to feel better about myself. I even went to the dentist, i hadn't been in forever since my last doc scared me to death. Im even scheduled for wisdom teeth removal surgery and braces. Im so happy to finally take care of me, and do something for myself. I even got my drivers liscence learner's permit last friday. I just wish I had an automatic to practice on. We have a standard and I refuse to learn on it. Im also excited because Im going to houston, texas next thursday. The last time I went down was almost a year ago, last may for my brother's college graduation. Wow. I hope I can go to an Astros game, if not, im going to be really upset. Will write later. Buh-Bye!

Yes, Im officially down 23 pounds since last thursday. I hope I have lost more since then with all the aerobics classes I have been attending. I went back to the gym last week, and again this week, I have already been 2 days in a row, i hope to go every day this week. Im more motivated if I go to the classes, and not just to the gym to work out. Weird I know. Any hoot, Dr. M said my port incision was infected some and instructed me to use gauze and saline 3 times a day. I think it looks better. He was very pleased with my weight loss because I have no restriction, which means Im having to stop myself from eating too much. I did have some guacamole that I had been craving. And for the first time, I went out to eat, somewhat with my hubby. I just had beans and guac though. I have my first fill scheduled for April 16th when I get back from houston. Im very nervous about it. I dont want to go through that feeling of getting something stuck. Im really scared.  Im leaving for Puerto Rico in 5 days. yay.

Hey yall,

Today is 4 weeks post op and I am quite pleased with myself. I had the most difficulty during the first 2 weeks, but then the next two weeks were easier. I see my doc this thursday to see what his scale says, but according to my scale, Im down 19 pounds since surgery, 25 pounds since Jan 22nd. I have not yet felt the difference in my pants, but totally in my tops. I know I have to be patient, because I did not gain all of this weight overnight. One thing that does bother me, is that Im extremely constipated. I will add more fiber into my diet, and will be going back to the gym this week. Im so excited to be on this journey, and now my hubby, who was so not supportive of me getting WLS (in the beginning), is now considering the lapband. Thanks so much for being motivational, inspirational, and for answering all my questions/concerns. The VA board is the best!

~Moni