Parrish4311
Slow Going
Nov 14, 2007
Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week?! Where has the year gone? Seems like just yesterday it was July 20th and I was rolling into surgery. Now it seems like the year has flown by.
I wish the weight had come off as easily though. I am at 214 and I have to make it to Onederland before the end of the year. That is going to be my Christmas gift to myself! I have redoubled my efforts to stick to the plan. I am focusing on getting my protein and staying away from the snacks!
Otherwise, things are going well. I am searching for a new job since my present employer is becoming too stressful to manage any more. I don't want to leave Florida, so I have to focus on finding the right opportunity and realizing that I might have to take a cut in pay!
I wish the weight had come off as easily though. I am at 214 and I have to make it to Onederland before the end of the year. That is going to be my Christmas gift to myself! I have redoubled my efforts to stick to the plan. I am focusing on getting my protein and staying away from the snacks!
Otherwise, things are going well. I am searching for a new job since my present employer is becoming too stressful to manage any more. I don't want to leave Florida, so I have to focus on finding the right opportunity and realizing that I might have to take a cut in pay!
Nine weeks
Sep 30, 2007
So it has been 9 weeks since the surgery and while the scale isn't moving, the inches are coming off. I am solidly into a size 16 and the sweater I am wearing in the photos posted is a ladies LARGE! There are some things that fit a little differently, but the over result is very noticeable.
It is almost 11:00 PM here and I have made the decision to focus tomorrow on doing things correctly. One day at a time. Follow the band rules and focus on getting my exercise in. I purchased a bike this evening and spent an hour and fifteen minutes on it already. I was amazed that it burned 550 calories while I sat there riding my bike and watching television! What a way to get moving. Unless I wake up feeling like I was run over by a truck, I will repeat that process every day once I get Victoria to bed!
It is almost 11:00 PM here and I have made the decision to focus tomorrow on doing things correctly. One day at a time. Follow the band rules and focus on getting my exercise in. I purchased a bike this evening and spent an hour and fifteen minutes on it already. I was amazed that it burned 550 calories while I sat there riding my bike and watching television! What a way to get moving. Unless I wake up feeling like I was run over by a truck, I will repeat that process every day once I get Victoria to bed!
Seven weeks out
Sep 17, 2007
The weight loss is slow and that is frustrating, but at least the number on the scale is coming down instead of going up! For so long I hated stepping on the scale because it seemed like it always had a higher number on it than it did the last time!
It really is very easy to make poor food choices with the band. You can eat almost anything you want without any problems. I caught myself making those bad choices yesterday. I actually had to force myself to put the chips away. So, I cleaned out the refridgerator - throwing away all the bad choices. My DH had to take the chips to work today for the guys at his office to eat and I don't plan to buy anymore!
I am down 54 pounds from my heaviest weight and that feels good. I am also celebrating that I can actually buy clothes from the misses department as opposed to the womens or plus sizes! While it will require hard work on my part, I believe it is possible to reach my goal weight! I can't wait to get there!!!
It really is very easy to make poor food choices with the band. You can eat almost anything you want without any problems. I caught myself making those bad choices yesterday. I actually had to force myself to put the chips away. So, I cleaned out the refridgerator - throwing away all the bad choices. My DH had to take the chips to work today for the guys at his office to eat and I don't plan to buy anymore!
I am down 54 pounds from my heaviest weight and that feels good. I am also celebrating that I can actually buy clothes from the misses department as opposed to the womens or plus sizes! While it will require hard work on my part, I believe it is possible to reach my goal weight! I can't wait to get there!!!
Day 17
Aug 06, 2007
Shifting my focus from food to living my life is one of my new goals. I realized yesterday that so much of my life has been centered around food! No wonder I have spent most of it being fat! When we celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, food plays a major role. Shifting the focus away from food has to be a major goal for me or this won't work!
I am back to being 100% now and it feels good. I even felt good enough to work out in the flower beds on Saturday... I am still sore this morning, but that isn't too bad. I am supposed to start walking soon, but I am waiting on Sears to fix the blasted treadmill that I just bought! Walking in the afternoon means taking Victoria with me and that defeats the purpose because a three year old just doesn't understand how walking should be for exercise! Oh well, they are supposed to be out within the next few days to take care of the problem, then I can get started walking in the mornings!
I am back to being 100% now and it feels good. I even felt good enough to work out in the flower beds on Saturday... I am still sore this morning, but that isn't too bad. I am supposed to start walking soon, but I am waiting on Sears to fix the blasted treadmill that I just bought! Walking in the afternoon means taking Victoria with me and that defeats the purpose because a three year old just doesn't understand how walking should be for exercise! Oh well, they are supposed to be out within the next few days to take care of the problem, then I can get started walking in the mornings!
Day 12
Aug 01, 2007
Day 12 and everything is still going well. My focus isn't on food anymore and while that may change within the next few days, it feels good not to spend every waking minute planning your next meal. I pack my breakfast and lunch for work befure I go to bed each night. So, I am ready to roll as soon as I finish getting dressed.
My first fill isn't until September 11th - yeah I know that day sucks, but I decided not to let 6 weeks of waiting for a fill to keep me from losing weight. My goal is to have lost 15 pounds by that date. That is 2.5 pounds per week for 6 weeks. The key to making this happen is staying focused, walking everyday and utilizing the guided imagery to re-shift my focus from food to making healthy choices!
My first fill isn't until September 11th - yeah I know that day sucks, but I decided not to let 6 weeks of waiting for a fill to keep me from losing weight. My goal is to have lost 15 pounds by that date. That is 2.5 pounds per week for 6 weeks. The key to making this happen is staying focused, walking everyday and utilizing the guided imagery to re-shift my focus from food to making healthy choices!
Feeling Really Good
Jul 30, 2007
I had staples removed yesterday and the doc said everything looked great. Better yet, I feel great! I have loads of energy and am really starting to notice a difference in my clothes.
I cleaned out my closet on Sunday removing anything that was a size 20 or larger. I wore my size 20 pants to work yesterday (Monday) because I still had my staples in and I didn't want to risk damaging them, but I am solidly in a size 18 again!
I color coded my clothes on hangers. (I realize this is rather strange, but it helps me keep my eye on the prize!) Current size is on green and the next smaller size is on white. I even bought two complete outfits in the first goal size that I set - 14 regular - not womens.
Treadmill assembled and awaiting a part that needs to be replaced. Once that arrives my new schedule goes into effect. I will get up at 5 AM to walk, get ready for work at 6 and be out the door by 7! That gives me plenty of time to get everything done including packing my lunch.
I am at 28 pound lost since the pre-op diet - and I know I am retaining water! Aunt Flo came to visit and it always makes me feel so bloated and fat! But at least she came.
I cleaned out my closet on Sunday removing anything that was a size 20 or larger. I wore my size 20 pants to work yesterday (Monday) because I still had my staples in and I didn't want to risk damaging them, but I am solidly in a size 18 again!
I color coded my clothes on hangers. (I realize this is rather strange, but it helps me keep my eye on the prize!) Current size is on green and the next smaller size is on white. I even bought two complete outfits in the first goal size that I set - 14 regular - not womens.
Treadmill assembled and awaiting a part that needs to be replaced. Once that arrives my new schedule goes into effect. I will get up at 5 AM to walk, get ready for work at 6 and be out the door by 7! That gives me plenty of time to get everything done including packing my lunch.
I am at 28 pound lost since the pre-op diet - and I know I am retaining water! Aunt Flo came to visit and it always makes me feel so bloated and fat! But at least she came.
Day 5 Post Op and I feel great!
Jul 24, 2007
I can't believe it has been 5 days! What a difference. I have been sleeping on a pillow wedge with three additional pillows on top of that to make sure I don't stretch out too much. At some point this morning, I got very uncomfortable and kicked two of the extra pillows off the bed! So now it is just the wedge and my regular pillow. I can sleep on either side! That definitely makes a difference. I have never been a back sleeper and when I can curl up on my left side I sleep very soundly. Also, this is the first night where I didn't wake up in the middle of the night (every three hours) to go pee! I think I figured out that getting my fluid in earlier in the day helps with that situation!
I get my staples out next Monday. The itch like crazy and are already sealed up very nicely. I still can't get over how good I feel though.
I don't think about food like I use to before the pre-op diet. I have literally had to set up my lunch schedule with a friend and co-worker to make sure I am eating. I bring my breakfast to work with me too because I have never been a big breakfast eater. Eating breakfast at 7:30ish then lunch at noon. Finally, I have dinner around 5:30 or 6:00 and I am done for the evening. I try not to drink anything after that either unless it is plain water.
The weight is still coming off! I am averaging about a pound each day. I know this will slow down, but until it does I think I will just continue to be thankful for it and keep watching the scale!
Angela
Monday and Back at Work!
Jul 23, 2007
I might be considered crazy, but I decided to go back to work this morning. The hardest part was getting dressed. That seemed to take longer than ever - even though it really didn't. It just took more energy.
I've lost 22 pound including my pre-op diet loss. I got to start the full liquid diet this morning and I never thought I would say this, but yogurt, runny grits and applesauce never tasted so good!
The gas pain is still hanging around, but is slowly vacating the premises - thank goodness. I am finding that the heating pad and walking does the most good. Fortunately, I can do plenty of walking in the office. Eventually, everyone will get use to seeing me wandering the halls for no apparent reason!
I hope to make it all day, but if I don't I am not going to beat myself up over it! One day at a time... one step at a time... one pound at a time!
I've lost 22 pound including my pre-op diet loss. I got to start the full liquid diet this morning and I never thought I would say this, but yogurt, runny grits and applesauce never tasted so good!
The gas pain is still hanging around, but is slowly vacating the premises - thank goodness. I am finding that the heating pad and walking does the most good. Fortunately, I can do plenty of walking in the office. Eventually, everyone will get use to seeing me wandering the halls for no apparent reason!
I hope to make it all day, but if I don't I am not going to beat myself up over it! One day at a time... one step at a time... one pound at a time!
Home and Banded and full of bandaids!
Jul 20, 2007
Well I made it! Can't believe I feel as good as I do and able to move around. I can go out dancing tonight, but right now I don't want to either. My 31/2 year old daughter, Victoria is having a great time playing doctor for me. She tells me when to get up and walk, when to sit and when I need to rest. She'd tried to make me take medication twice, but since the only pain I have is the gas pain in the shoulder, I have passed so far. Maybe later tonight if it gets worse.
Tired and excited all at the same time, so I will keep my post short tonight because typing causing my shoulder to ache a little more. Oh, well! Back to the recliner and heating pad. Dr. Victoria's orders. :-)
Tired and excited all at the same time, so I will keep my post short tonight because typing causing my shoulder to ache a little more. Oh, well! Back to the recliner and heating pad. Dr. Victoria's orders. :-)
Friday's the day!
Jul 18, 2007
Wow! Time sure flies when you are a little anxious about something coming up! Friday is my day. There is a part of me that is wonderfully excited. Yet another part is nervous and worried that like many of the people on this website have expressed, I won't be able to use the band properly to lose the weight.
I am in the final stages of an interview process for a new job and tomorrow I have to do a psychological evaluation for the position. This eval is supposed to be 6 hours long! That's longer than my eval to have weight loss surgery. I think I might be more nervous about this than the actual procedure.
I've lost 15 pounds in the past two weeks on the pre-op diet. I've been able to have one low carb meal each day with protein shakes for the other two meals. I have also quit drinking with my meals and trying to wait the 45 minutes that I will have to do after the band is in place. I didn't realize how hard that is was going to be until I tried it, but I think I am finally getting use to it!
I won't post tomorrow because I will be out of town and Friday morning I have to head to the surgery center rather early. I will try to post as soon as I get home Friday afternoon.
I am in the final stages of an interview process for a new job and tomorrow I have to do a psychological evaluation for the position. This eval is supposed to be 6 hours long! That's longer than my eval to have weight loss surgery. I think I might be more nervous about this than the actual procedure.
I've lost 15 pounds in the past two weeks on the pre-op diet. I've been able to have one low carb meal each day with protein shakes for the other two meals. I have also quit drinking with my meals and trying to wait the 45 minutes that I will have to do after the band is in place. I didn't realize how hard that is was going to be until I tried it, but I think I am finally getting use to it!
I won't post tomorrow because I will be out of town and Friday morning I have to head to the surgery center rather early. I will try to post as soon as I get home Friday afternoon.
About Me
High Springs, FL
Location
35.7
BMI
Surgery
07/20/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 05, 2005
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