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WHERE DID MY FEBRUARY POST GO?
Mar 06, 2009
3/07/2009
Today I weighed in at 194.8 which allowed me to change my goal from 199 to 178. I have not weighed 178 since I was about 14 years old but that will be 100 lbs lost for me. I did post a couple of weeks ago stating that I was now under 200 lbs but I dont know where that post went. I have been working out 3 times a week for the last few weeks and i'm now trying to make that a necessity rather than a task. I like the way I feel after I leave the gym. Its actually leaving the house and going that is hard to do. I continue to struggle with the vitamins but I am trying my best to just remember to take them. I have increased my protein intake this month by drinking as many of my protein shakes as I can (2-3 daily) The one Bad habit that I have been working on is eating so much fruit and snacking on peanut butter and graham crackers. I think my body craves the sugar from the fruit and the protein from the peanut butter. I dont know....but I rather stick to more of a low carb lifestyle since at this point I have not dumped. I know the snacking is just an old habit that I have to break. I plan on having my 6 month check up with Dr Clark later in the month and I plan on seeing the dietician on the same day so I will discuss some snacking options with her.
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Today I weighed in at 194.8 which allowed me to change my goal from 199 to 178. I have not weighed 178 since I was about 14 years old but that will be 100 lbs lost for me. I did post a couple of weeks ago stating that I was now under 200 lbs but I dont know where that post went. I have been working out 3 times a week for the last few weeks and i'm now trying to make that a necessity rather than a task. I like the way I feel after I leave the gym. Its actually leaving the house and going that is hard to do. I continue to struggle with the vitamins but I am trying my best to just remember to take them. I have increased my protein intake this month by drinking as many of my protein shakes as I can (2-3 daily) The one Bad habit that I have been working on is eating so much fruit and snacking on peanut butter and graham crackers. I think my body craves the sugar from the fruit and the protein from the peanut butter. I dont know....but I rather stick to more of a low carb lifestyle since at this point I have not dumped. I know the snacking is just an old habit that I have to break. I plan on having my 6 month check up with Dr Clark later in the month and I plan on seeing the dietician on the same day so I will discuss some snacking options with her.
Getting closer to my first goal!
Jan 19, 2009
1/20/2009
Today I weighted 204.2! I have not been this close to the 100's since high school. I believe I weighed more like 215 by the time I graduated. Since my last post I have been eating more salads, taking my vitamins , and increasing my protein intake. I am still having a problem with snacking but I am definately trying. I have not been working out like I should but when I get back from my mothers 60th birthday celebration next week I will definately get back on track. I will also schedule my appointment with my surgeon since I have not been to see him in awhile. The compliments are really pouring in about my weight loss and how good I look. I cant wait to see what my family think about my weight loss because they dont know about my surgery at all.
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Today I weighted 204.2! I have not been this close to the 100's since high school. I believe I weighed more like 215 by the time I graduated. Since my last post I have been eating more salads, taking my vitamins , and increasing my protein intake. I am still having a problem with snacking but I am definately trying. I have not been working out like I should but when I get back from my mothers 60th birthday celebration next week I will definately get back on track. I will also schedule my appointment with my surgeon since I have not been to see him in awhile. The compliments are really pouring in about my weight loss and how good I look. I cant wait to see what my family think about my weight loss because they dont know about my surgery at all.
I HAVE SABOTAGED MYSELF! GRRRRRR.....
Jan 08, 2009
1/08/2009
Today Is my 4 month surgiversary and I now realize I have sabotaged myself. I have not been doing my 3 days a week at the gym in a couple of weeks. I have discovered that I can eat almost anything without any complications, which has opened many old doors for me. Meaning, I have been eating all kinds of "goodies".
I have been drinking alcohol and snacking all the time. These are the old habits that got me where I started. I have not been taking my supplements nor have been doing my protein shakes. I have plenty of time to do these things but I just think its down right laziness. For the next couple of weeks (starting today not tomorrow) I will get back to the basics. I plan on doing atleast 3 protein shakes a day with soup. I notice when I drink alot of liquids I cant eat much at all. I don't know what else to do. I have not been to see my surgeon either. Once I get back from my trip in 2 weeks I will get back on track with him also. I feel bad about not doing what I'm suppose to do. I even thought about doing weight watchers so I can re-learn how to eat properly. I weighed in today at 212.4 that's 7.6lbs lost in a month. I am not satisfied with that number. I will do better! 
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Today Is my 4 month surgiversary and I now realize I have sabotaged myself. I have not been doing my 3 days a week at the gym in a couple of weeks. I have discovered that I can eat almost anything without any complications, which has opened many old doors for me. Meaning, I have been eating all kinds of "goodies".
I have been drinking alcohol and snacking all the time. These are the old habits that got me where I started. I have not been taking my supplements nor have been doing my protein shakes. I have plenty of time to do these things but I just think its down right laziness. For the next couple of weeks (starting today not tomorrow) I will get back to the basics. I plan on doing atleast 3 protein shakes a day with soup. I notice when I drink alot of liquids I cant eat much at all. I don't know what else to do. I have not been to see my surgeon either. Once I get back from my trip in 2 weeks I will get back on track with him also. I feel bad about not doing what I'm suppose to do. I even thought about doing weight watchers so I can re-learn how to eat properly. I weighed in today at 212.4 that's 7.6lbs lost in a month. I am not satisfied with that number. I will do better!
ALMOST TIME FOR MY ANNUAL NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
Dec 22, 2008
12/22/2008
This time of year I always plan my next year. I rarely stick to any resolutions but I will think up a few. Maybe if I actually put them in writing I may actually try harder. I plan to be at my weight loss goal of 160lbs sometime next year year. That goal should come easier this year since I actually have a tool that works this time. I plan on living a healthier lifestyle and including the entire family. I will start preparing more healtier meals for the entire family not just myself. I plan on being more active and excercise regularly. I have already began to go to the gym atleast 3 times a week and will increase that number. I plan on being a better wife, a better mother, and a better friend and that starts with treating myself better and doing right by me......As for my weight loss I am 212 lbs today.(about 66lbs) I will go home for my mothers 60th birthday party at the end of January and would love to be less than 200lbs. Remember she has no idea I had this surgery but I will tell her when I get there. I haven't been this weight in almost 20 years. I will post some pics of myself soon I just havent made the time to do that. I will try to post again at my 4 month surgiversary which is January 8th.
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This time of year I always plan my next year. I rarely stick to any resolutions but I will think up a few. Maybe if I actually put them in writing I may actually try harder. I plan to be at my weight loss goal of 160lbs sometime next year year. That goal should come easier this year since I actually have a tool that works this time. I plan on living a healthier lifestyle and including the entire family. I will start preparing more healtier meals for the entire family not just myself. I plan on being more active and excercise regularly. I have already began to go to the gym atleast 3 times a week and will increase that number. I plan on being a better wife, a better mother, and a better friend and that starts with treating myself better and doing right by me......As for my weight loss I am 212 lbs today.(about 66lbs) I will go home for my mothers 60th birthday party at the end of January and would love to be less than 200lbs. Remember she has no idea I had this surgery but I will tell her when I get there. I haven't been this weight in almost 20 years. I will post some pics of myself soon I just havent made the time to do that. I will try to post again at my 4 month surgiversary which is January 8th.
3 MONTHS TODAY SINCE I HAD SURGERY!
Dec 07, 2008
12/08/2008
I cant belive it has been 3 months already. I have lost a total of 58.8 lbs since surgery. I was 278.8 and now I am 220lbs. I was hoping for 60 lbs but I am close enough. All is well for me. I have been going to the gym atleast 3 days a week and I hope to increase that soon. I work nights and sometimes those 3 days are hard to get in. I plan on going after work in the mornings if I ever get the energy to do so. I think its down right laziness sometimes but I will try. I hate lifting weights but I know it will help me burn more fat which I have plenty to burn. My eating habits remain the same. I know I can get more protein in or should I say more food in period but thats something I need to work on. I havent weighed this weight since high school and I am so proud of myself. I missed my 2 month post-op appt with Dr. Clark so I need to schedule an appointment soon. I will update after my appointment.
I cant belive it has been 3 months already. I have lost a total of 58.8 lbs since surgery. I was 278.8 and now I am 220lbs. I was hoping for 60 lbs but I am close enough. All is well for me. I have been going to the gym atleast 3 days a week and I hope to increase that soon. I work nights and sometimes those 3 days are hard to get in. I plan on going after work in the mornings if I ever get the energy to do so. I think its down right laziness sometimes but I will try. I hate lifting weights but I know it will help me burn more fat which I have plenty to burn. My eating habits remain the same. I know I can get more protein in or should I say more food in period but thats something I need to work on. I havent weighed this weight since high school and I am so proud of myself. I missed my 2 month post-op appt with Dr. Clark so I need to schedule an appointment soon. I will update after my appointment.
I MADE IT THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SAFELY!
Nov 30, 2008
11/30/2008
Today is actually the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I cooked enough food for 18 people for Thanksgiving and actually had alot of food left. Eventhough I did taste a few sweets that I should not have eaten, I did not take it to the extreme. Actually I could not have over eaten even if I wanted to. My pouch will not allow me too. On a few occassions I have over eaten (unknowingly) and after a few minutes I actually have to gag the food back up or its coming up on its own. I am able to tolerate pretty much anything and everything that I've tried but I do not plan on eating too much of anything. A bite of this and a bite of that is actually enough. I went out last week for my sons birthday and a glass of water was enough for me. My mind said to eat but my body said no. I have been going to the gym atleast 4 times a week. I feel like the working out is really helping me with getting my energy back to normal. I feel like myself again most of the time. Oh yeah last night I had vodka and cranberry juice. No Problem! Eventhough I am a social drinker I do not plan on doing that as often as I use to.......Oh yeah today I weigh 222.2. Thats 56.6 lbs! 60 lbs would be nice by December the 8th. Thats my 3 month surgiversary.....
Today is actually the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I cooked enough food for 18 people for Thanksgiving and actually had alot of food left. Eventhough I did taste a few sweets that I should not have eaten, I did not take it to the extreme. Actually I could not have over eaten even if I wanted to. My pouch will not allow me too. On a few occassions I have over eaten (unknowingly) and after a few minutes I actually have to gag the food back up or its coming up on its own. I am able to tolerate pretty much anything and everything that I've tried but I do not plan on eating too much of anything. A bite of this and a bite of that is actually enough. I went out last week for my sons birthday and a glass of water was enough for me. My mind said to eat but my body said no. I have been going to the gym atleast 4 times a week. I feel like the working out is really helping me with getting my energy back to normal. I feel like myself again most of the time. Oh yeah last night I had vodka and cranberry juice. No Problem! Eventhough I am a social drinker I do not plan on doing that as often as I use to.......Oh yeah today I weigh 222.2. Thats 56.6 lbs! 60 lbs would be nice by December the 8th. Thats my 3 month surgiversary.....
IT HAS BEEN 2 MONTHS 8 DAYS SINCE SURGERY
Nov 17, 2008
11/17/2008
I am really beginning to miss food! I did not realize how food plays such an important role in my life. I am dealing with it....basically because I have no choice. I have lost 50 lbs at this point. If i was on a diet and lost 50lbs this would be around the time that I would begin to cheat (b/c of the holidays and just out of boredom) and start to gain all my weight back. The difference is I can not cheat because not only can I not tolerate certain foods, I cant tolerate the quantity. Since I had my surgery I am beginning to notice how much other people are eating. Especially my husband and kids. It makes me sick just watching sometimes because people in general take in to much food. I know I've done the same over the years but I never noticed until my intake had become limited. The holidays are coming up and I'm wondering how I will feel watching others eat what I cant. I will definately have to deal with It. I'm still not doing good with my protein will order some unflavored protein online this week and see how I do with it. Until next time....
I am really beginning to miss food! I did not realize how food plays such an important role in my life. I am dealing with it....basically because I have no choice. I have lost 50 lbs at this point. If i was on a diet and lost 50lbs this would be around the time that I would begin to cheat (b/c of the holidays and just out of boredom) and start to gain all my weight back. The difference is I can not cheat because not only can I not tolerate certain foods, I cant tolerate the quantity. Since I had my surgery I am beginning to notice how much other people are eating. Especially my husband and kids. It makes me sick just watching sometimes because people in general take in to much food. I know I've done the same over the years but I never noticed until my intake had become limited. The holidays are coming up and I'm wondering how I will feel watching others eat what I cant. I will definately have to deal with It. I'm still not doing good with my protein will order some unflavored protein online this week and see how I do with it. Until next time....
I HAVE LOST 44lbs!
Nov 01, 2008
11/01/2008
It has been almost 2 months since my surgery. Everything is finally coming together. My energy level is much better than it was before. I think it took me almost 4 weeks to feel like doing anything. I dont completely feel like myself but I'm much better. I'm taking my supplements like I'm suppose to. But....for the past week I have been slipping on my protein shakes so I will get back to taking those the way I'm suppose to. I went back to work 2 weeks ago. Everything went well. I did not think I would be able to jump right back into things but I did. As far as my appetite goes I do feel hungry quite often but I think that has alot to do with me not getting all my protein. The thing I find very weird and just down right crazy about this surgery is the fact that no matter how much you want to eat and no matter how hungry you are you cant eat much of anything. I havent tried much of anything that I'm not "suppose" to have so I have not had any bad reactions or dumped at this point. My husband seems to be more supportive and understanding at this point and that makes me very happy. The one thing I will work on is returning to the gym and I can not let work be my excuse for not going. Especially since I only work 3 days a week.
It has been almost 2 months since my surgery. Everything is finally coming together. My energy level is much better than it was before. I think it took me almost 4 weeks to feel like doing anything. I dont completely feel like myself but I'm much better. I'm taking my supplements like I'm suppose to. But....for the past week I have been slipping on my protein shakes so I will get back to taking those the way I'm suppose to. I went back to work 2 weeks ago. Everything went well. I did not think I would be able to jump right back into things but I did. As far as my appetite goes I do feel hungry quite often but I think that has alot to do with me not getting all my protein. The thing I find very weird and just down right crazy about this surgery is the fact that no matter how much you want to eat and no matter how hungry you are you cant eat much of anything. I havent tried much of anything that I'm not "suppose" to have so I have not had any bad reactions or dumped at this point. My husband seems to be more supportive and understanding at this point and that makes me very happy. The one thing I will work on is returning to the gym and I can not let work be my excuse for not going. Especially since I only work 3 days a week.
IT WAS ONE MONTH YESTERDAY
Oct 09, 2008
10/09/2008
It has been one month yesterday since my surgery. I have been eating pretty much regular food (within reason) and trying to get as much protein in as possible. My weight has not changed in over a week. I have been weighing between 244 and 246 for over a week. This is very frustrating. I know plateu's happen but dayum. Prayerfully everything will pick back up once my body have time to adjust to my initial weight loss. My energy level is alot better. I still find myself moving very slow. I also find it hard to get moving but I do know things are improving. This week I have been going to the YMCA walking for 30 mins everyday. That has really helped me get moving. It was very hard the first day but things have improved. My open incision on my abdomen has closed. I have noticed my pants and panties are beginning to fall off of me. Almost time to go shopping already. The only thing that really bothers me is the stall in weight loss. I return to Dr. CLark next thursday and if I dont see any weight loss by then I will mention the problem to him.
It has been one month yesterday since my surgery. I have been eating pretty much regular food (within reason) and trying to get as much protein in as possible. My weight has not changed in over a week. I have been weighing between 244 and 246 for over a week. This is very frustrating. I know plateu's happen but dayum. Prayerfully everything will pick back up once my body have time to adjust to my initial weight loss. My energy level is alot better. I still find myself moving very slow. I also find it hard to get moving but I do know things are improving. This week I have been going to the YMCA walking for 30 mins everyday. That has really helped me get moving. It was very hard the first day but things have improved. My open incision on my abdomen has closed. I have noticed my pants and panties are beginning to fall off of me. Almost time to go shopping already. The only thing that really bothers me is the stall in weight loss. I return to Dr. CLark next thursday and if I dont see any weight loss by then I will mention the problem to him.
SLOWLY BUT SURELY!
Sep 24, 2008
09/24/2008
Things are much better today. I have a few updates. Last Thursday I went back to Dr Clark due to some foul smelling drainage from my abdominal incision (long story). He removed 3 staples from the bottom of my incision and left it open to drain. Needless to say I have been doing dressing changes on myself 2-3 times daily. I went back to the doctors office yesterday to find that he was not going to close the incision but leave it open and he wanted it to heal that way (grrrrrrr)
. Dr knows best huh? Well anyways when I had the emergency surgery on the 11th I had a G-tube placed that was removed yesterday in his office along with most of my staples. All I have left is a few staples and this hole in my lower abdomen about the size of the bed of my pinky finger. No more swelling at all. My energy level is next to nothing. I have to talk myself into doing everything. But....I'm still alot better than I was when i first came home. Like i said I'm taking it one day at a time. I feel better today than I did yesterday. I just need some energy. Oh yeah and as of today I have lost 26.1 lbs. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks after my emergency surgery.
Things are much better today. I have a few updates. Last Thursday I went back to Dr Clark due to some foul smelling drainage from my abdominal incision (long story). He removed 3 staples from the bottom of my incision and left it open to drain. Needless to say I have been doing dressing changes on myself 2-3 times daily. I went back to the doctors office yesterday to find that he was not going to close the incision but leave it open and he wanted it to heal that way (grrrrrrr)
. Dr knows best huh? Well anyways when I had the emergency surgery on the 11th I had a G-tube placed that was removed yesterday in his office along with most of my staples. All I have left is a few staples and this hole in my lower abdomen about the size of the bed of my pinky finger. No more swelling at all. My energy level is next to nothing. I have to talk myself into doing everything. But....I'm still alot better than I was when i first came home. Like i said I'm taking it one day at a time. I feel better today than I did yesterday. I just need some energy. Oh yeah and as of today I have lost 26.1 lbs. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks after my emergency surgery.About Me
Virginia Beach, VA
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Surgery
09/08/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 26, 2008
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