Nicole75
259....inching along....
Aug 24, 2008
268....Getting there....
Jun 15, 2008
I know...it's been awhile. I am happy ....but my weight loss has stalled. I was ahead of schedule...according to Kevin at my last fill...which was May 5th. I was happy about that. Then, I went on a Disney Cruise...May 29-June 2nd. I didnt eat nearly like I used to but over-ate a little. Well, then I caught a cold and have been sick for 2 weeks. I havent been to the gym now in 3 weeks and I can tell. I havent lost anything....I should be happy that I didnt gain anything on the cruise...which I am...but it is back to the gym on Monday. People at work are really nice...they comment all the time about how great I am looking. I do feel good. I have posted a new picture....of me on the cruise. Pray for me....I need to start losing again. I know I will.....
286 and lovin' it!
Mar 31, 2008
Under 300!!!!!
Feb 24, 2008
Last Tuesday, 2/19- I went to Dr Jawad's in Ocala and saw Kevin. He removed my staples. I took one of my best friends-Bob-with me- he is a saint and he drove me there. It didnt hurt Like I anticipated so that was good. My bruising is subsiding and my incision where my port is -is a little troublesome. It it in a place where I sweat and it is not healing as fast as I would like. Kevin said to keep gauze and some neosporin on it-so that's what I am doing. I wasnt sure if I was ready to go back to work so Kevin recommended that if I had enough sick time, to rest for one more week----so I go back to work tomorrow. (and now I am definitely ready--I am bored!)
The other day, one of my other best friends, Alexis came over and we went on the treadmill. I did 1 mile- 30 mins. I felt pretty good about it and need to get on there again!
Speaking of feeling good???? I weighed myself yesterday. I now weigh under 300 pounds- 299 to be exact. So...since surgery, I have lost 16 pounds in 2 weeks. Since the beginning of January (after those caloric holidays), I have lost 24 pounds--GO ME!!!
TTYL!
Hugs,
Nicole
3 Days Post Op
Feb 14, 2008
Hello faithful readers! It is 3 days post-op. One more day until I can eat full liquids---I have a sugar free chocolate pudding calling my name. Last night's "dinner"was the broth that was left in the crock pot after my step-mom, Beccy made a roast. It was pretty good. I only drink about 1/2 cup at a time because I am just not hungry. Yesteray we got a great deal at Macy's on a Kitchenaid Food Processor. My step-mom has been really great. We have been preparing for the stage that is two weeks away now--where I eat "baby food" and pureed food. We have processed beef, pork, chicken, broccoli & cheese, peas, mushrooms & garlic, and brussel sprouts with garlic--all frozen in little ice cube trays since that is about all I will be able to eat...one little ice cube size of a meat and a veggie at one meal. So---yesterday I got a little nauseous and had to take some medicine. I think it is because I wasnt drinking enough. I am ok now and I have been trying to sip on water as much as possible. My incisions bled a bit overnight. I have heard this is normal because the staples are in there. I also have a lot of bruising around the incisions--which looks very gross. I have decided not to post any gory pictures on the site because I dont want to scare anyone. TTYL! TTFN!
I made it through...all about the surgery (The day after)
Feb 13, 2008
Tomorrow is the Day!!
Feb 10, 2008
Im ready!! I'm ready!! The Pre-op diet has been fine. I got used to the shakes and they are not as bad as I originally thought. I have been so not-hungry that I have lost 13 pounds already-just in these 2 weeks. I packed my bag for my recovery days and my laptop and sent it with my step-mom last night. My family came over from Tampa to take me to Outback last night since today is just water and chicken broth-yuck! I am first tomorrow....surgery is at 8:30 am at Ocala Regional Medical Center. I completed pre-op last Thursday--lots of tests. All is good. I will update everyone tomorrow (if I feel ok). Thanks for all the nice messages.
Pre-Op Diet
Feb 02, 2008