notoriousgrannyD

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I thought I would put some words down for my 3 monther.  I am enjoying the losing, hating the stalling and can eat anything I want.  I don't of course, I'm really milking the first 6 months thing.  I have read waaaaaay to many posts of the "slowing down" of weight loss after a few months out and my 5 week stall really played with my self confidence.  I always though it I follow plan, exercise, get proper rest and water that I would lose - how could I not??  The stall has undermined my confidence that that will happen so now I'm a little fanatical about EVERYTHING! 

I would like to list the pros and cons of VSG for me so far:

Pros - weight loss has been 60 lbs since my pre op diet - pretty good considering "THE stall"

- lots of compliments (feels weird)

- feels soooo good to exercise,

Cons - acid reflux - OMG!

- not having me comfort foods (I knew about, expected it but I still miss my friends lol)

- not drinking anything yet (booze - I'm drowning in water)

- I'm soooo scared to fall off the wagon, I don't try to many things

- being UNCOMFORTABLY  full - it happens so fast if I am not paying attention

- the skin - blah!  worse than I thought, boobs are sad sad sad

I'm going to post a slew of pics soon, when I figure out how. 

didn't want to jinx it but last monday (Dec 31) I was down 7 lbs - crazy over Christmas and today (Jan 7) was down 2 more!!!!  Not sure why it started moving again but I'll take it.  I am trying to get back on track for the gym but I was pretty sick between Christmas and new Years so I thought that was why my weight was so drastic, but since It was down today again, I thought I would post it!  I'm off to do some shredding!

a break in the stall??  I did my Monday morning weigh in and it read 228, so that is 4 lbs down since last Monday..... Oh, I hope this continues for awhile, this stall was sooooo hard emotionally (see crazy person rants below)   AND I AM NOT WEIGHING MYSELF AGAIN UNTIL NEXT MONDAY!!!! take care good people and be strong over Christmas.

by the way I upped my water substantially and increased my exercise alot this week, so not sure if that did it or if it was just time for my body to let go of some fat..... we'll see next week I guess.

and did I work my ass off for it!  I don't know what is going on but if I worked half this hard (in the gym) and ate twice this much before the surgery, I would have lost probably a pound a day, not 1.5 lbs in 5 weeks.   This last few days I have thrown my scale under my vanity so far that you have to get on hands and knees to get it out (and fight the dust bunnies.... and other stuff... eww) so that I wouldn't be weighing myself 10 times a day, desparately looking for the scale needle to move.  I made it through 4 days, no scale but I did break down this morning, since it is my morning off from the gym, and weighed myself.  Of course I hoped that I would have magically dropped significantly, stall slammed to the ground and I would be well on my way again.  but alas.... 1 lb since last week. 

I need to see numbers soon, I'm losing my mind, if not the weight.  FML

and I wish to god I never had this surgery.  Nothing worse than being all hopeful and happy, thinking you are actually going to do this and then BAM -  brick wall.  I am doing everything like I am supposed to 600-800 cal, 6-8 glasses of water, 60-80 grams of protein, around 40 grams of carbs, sometimes a little more, but only once over 100 when I tried adding fruit and veggies.  I still haven't tried bread (to scared, I feel like an alcoholic taking a shot)   I am at the gym, do cardio or brisk brisk walking (50 mins this morning) also weight lifting for arms, back and legs.  doing ab work as well.  so WTF!!!!!  

so discouraged.  so so discouraged

and this is the lightest bday I have seen in at least 15 years, possibly longer.  I feel really good, there may be a chance my stall has broken, I am down 2 lbs over the weekend, so we'll see if that is consistent or what.   I did some Christmas baking yesterday and barely tasted anything, only enough to ensure quality.

I have to say I have more room than a month ago for food, but only about 3/4 of a cup, so that is great.  I can eat anything, which is not because now I have to make proper choices (that's right, no chips and dip, my all time fav) I feel like an alcoholic, one bite (or drink) and that will be all it takes.  sigh.

stupid stall, didn't think it would upset me so bad  - 11 days with nothing.  I know I know, It'll pass, blah blah blah.  Everything was going to well I guess, now I am a big spoiled baby who is having trouble dealing with a very common problem of the 3 week stall.

Vent over, by the time anyone reads this (if anyone ever does lol) I'll back on my way, happy as a clam, etc etc.   Thank god there is this site.

Wow that went fast!  It just melted off in the beginning but alas, I find myself in the dreaded 3 week stall.  I am thinking I need to focus on other things in life besides my scale and fretting on my food counts (more carbs? less carbs? grrrrr) I had hoped that I was going to be one of those steady losers with no stalls..... but I guess I will content myself with having had a smooth operation with no complications and just deal with my stalls and plateaus ...... and be happy about it.  Really, it wasn't that long ago I was still hoping for a surgical date and I know there are tons of people out there who would trade with me in a heartbeat. 

So no need to call the Wambulance, I'll pull up my big girl panties (which are getting to big by the way) and get on with it.

GRRR  I am trying to find swimsuits that I like so when it come closer to my Cabos holiday, I'll be ready to order a new smaller one.  Anyway, found a really nice one and guess what - the only sizes it comes in are all to big for me.  WHY is this happening now?  lol after years of being to big for the stuff I loved, I'm now too small..... oh the irony of it all..... but alas, I shall push on and keep shopping...... hahaha

I think I am doing okay, weight is definitely coming off (boobs are really deflating! Me to Husband:  I think I need a new bra, Husband: just get a new pair of socks)  good thing I love him and this is how we get along ...... or else! lol 

I went to help a girlfriend move this weekend in Shoal Lake, she recently got rid of 200 lbs (her husband) and is feeling really good.  She dragged that dead weight around for 10 years too long, anyway, I digress.  I wanted to say that I had my first experiences with take out and I was disappointed in how badly I wanted some of that pizza.  I did (on the second night of them ordering chicken and pizza) have some of the topping of the pizza (mostly cheese and sauce) and it was good.  I also tried some chicken, skin off and shredded.  I was getting desparate for hot food as my friend didn't have a microwave or a working stove yet and one can only eat so much cottage cheese and greek yogurt.  I am liking the canned meats for lunches, they are easy and tasty (when mixed with mayo) All in all I lost 2 lbs on the weekend so I did okay.  I was very careful not to hurt myself lifting.

Anyway, that was boring.  I am taking advantage of this time off from work to reorganize my house.  I wanted the time off in case I had complications or was feeling crappy.  Luckily I  had neither so I have redone my guest room (painted ceiling and walls and wallpapered a feature wall - a beautiful demask)  LOVE IT!

I haven't gone back to the gym as I am treadmilling at home and the roads haven't been great, so why drive to town to walk when I can do it right here. 

I think I am down about 15 lbs since surgery, maybe more.  I am addicted to Myfitnesspal (which I didn't have on the weekend cuz she still didn't have internet hooked up - boooo)  and am really experimenting with food.  I hope I don't hit the dreaded 3 week stall. 

I have to say that I am kinda feeling like the bride when the wedding is over or the new mom after the baby comes - all the hoopla is over and the business of settling into real life is here..... and kinda boring.... haha. 

That's enough for now.