poegirl100
Doin' good!
Oct 28, 2011
I really need to make myself blog here more often. I write so much on the daily threads that I forget about my blog. However, I'm just past 8 months out and things are going so well for me. I am ever so grateful that I had this surgery. My life has improved ten-fold since last February.
I started my journey at 275, give or take a pound, depending on which scale I was on. I think the doctor's scale said 279. This morning I weigh 192. That's 83 pounds in 8 months. I'm amazed.
I feel so much healthier! That was my main goal in having the surgery, of course. I needed to improve my health. My blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is normal, my blood sugar is normal, and my knees don't hurt anymore! If I never lost another pound, this surgery would be worth it in terms of my health alone.
But I am also thrilled to be back in "normal" sized clothes again! Today I wear a size 16. I am so happy to be here! My goal is to get all of the "X's" out of my closet, and I've almost done that! Most everything in my closet is a size L now. Seeing as how I'm 5'10", a size Large is a good, normal size for me. I hope that I will continue to lose down into a size 12-14, but I'm okay with things as they are right now.
So, I'm happy and feeling very good, both physically and mentally, right now. WLS is not for everyone, but for me, it has been a literal life-saver. I'm happy to comply with the new dietary restrictions if it means I can continue to live healthy and feel so good about myself. I thank God every time I see a morbidly obese person at the store or in a parking lot that He opened the door for me to have this surgery. Amen!
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I started my journey at 275, give or take a pound, depending on which scale I was on. I think the doctor's scale said 279. This morning I weigh 192. That's 83 pounds in 8 months. I'm amazed.
I feel so much healthier! That was my main goal in having the surgery, of course. I needed to improve my health. My blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is normal, my blood sugar is normal, and my knees don't hurt anymore! If I never lost another pound, this surgery would be worth it in terms of my health alone.
But I am also thrilled to be back in "normal" sized clothes again! Today I wear a size 16. I am so happy to be here! My goal is to get all of the "X's" out of my closet, and I've almost done that! Most everything in my closet is a size L now. Seeing as how I'm 5'10", a size Large is a good, normal size for me. I hope that I will continue to lose down into a size 12-14, but I'm okay with things as they are right now.
So, I'm happy and feeling very good, both physically and mentally, right now. WLS is not for everyone, but for me, it has been a literal life-saver. I'm happy to comply with the new dietary restrictions if it means I can continue to live healthy and feel so good about myself. I thank God every time I see a morbidly obese person at the store or in a parking lot that He opened the door for me to have this surgery. Amen!
Canada Vacation
Aug 23, 2011
Saturday, Aug 20, 2011
Hello friends!
I've been wanting to write an email all week describing our adventures in Alberta, Canada, and I finally have a chance this evening. We are staying in tonight and Butch is out on the deck of our condo in Canmore grilling sausage for our dinner. Yum! I'm as hungry as a bear! (Oh, yes, I'm in Canada where there ARE bears!)
This has been one of the best vacations we've ever taken. I am so grateful for WLS and the fact that I have lost 70 pounds. I have been able to walk and hike and truly enjoy being outdoors again!
The weather here has been beyond wonderful, especially after coming from 100+ degree heat in Texas. The nights drop down into the mid-40s and the mornings are very cool. But it warms up some in the afternoons. Usually around 65 F, but today it got up into the 70's. It is very dry here, too. No humidity to speak of at all. I can actually fix my hair ONCE in the mornings and it lasts all day!
We have had an interesting itinerary in that we have had no itinerary. We just get up and decide what we want to do that day. It has been very relaxing!
On Monday we flew from Houston to Calgary by way of Minneapolis. During our layover in Minneapolis, Air Force One arrived. You should have seen the security and the air force jets escort! I was able to snap a couple of pics from the airplane window as we taxied to the runway. After we arrived in Calgary, we rented our car and drove west to Canmore on the TransCanada Highway 1. The land around Calgary was fairly flat, but we soon started to see the mountains in the west. Words cannot describe the glory of the Canadian Rockies! They are truly majestic.
The first night we were here we went to see "Oh, Canada, Eh?" It was a musical history of Canada at the Canmore Dinner Theatre. It was very entertaining and funny. I didn't know a lot of the Canadian folk songs, so we weren't really able to do the sing-along portions of the show, but it was a jolly, happy show. On the way back to the condo, we hit the grocery store for breakfast foods and lunch fixin's. OMG. You talk about sticker shock! My Canadian friends had warned me about the prices, but I was not prepared. Groceries and supplies are about twice what they are here.
On Tuesday morning we cooked breakfast in our kitchen and then we went to Banff. It is a very pretty little town and has tons of wonderful little shops up and down the main street. Everybody either walks or rides a bicycle here. We mostly drove around and got acclimated a bit. We got to see Bow Falls on the Bow River, which was very picturesque. Then we rode the Banff gondola up the mountain. Oh, my! That was breathtaking and a little bit scary for a gal who doesn't really like heights! Didn't bother Butch a bit though. He's used to heights. We had lunch at the top of the mountain and mostly just sat and breathed in the scenery. We could see the entire town of Banff, the Bow River Valley and Lake Minnewanka in the distance. When we got back to Canmore, we had a simple dinner of french bread, brie and wine and collapsed! This higher altitude takes some getting used to!
Wednesday morning dawned bright and clear and sunny. We returned to Banff for our second day there. That was the day we saw our first bear! A mama black bear and THREE cubs crossed the road in front of us. I rushed to get the camera out of my bag and just barely caught a picture of her before she crossed the road. (I learned after that to keep the camera out and ready at all times!) We had a wonderful swim in the Banff hot springs pool and then we had a couples’ massage at the spa. Wow, what a luxury that was! It was a wonderfully relaxing experience! When we left the spa, we went to the historic Banff Springs Hotel for a look around. It was gorgeous! The grounds are incredible. The flowers alone are worth the trip. It doesn't get dark here until nearly 10 p.m. With all that daylight, the flowers just bloom and grow like nothing I've ever seen. We ended up having more wine and cheese in one of the many, many dining venues there. A perfect late afternoon snack/lunch. The views from that hotel are beyond description! We took several pictures from one of the viewing decks.
By Thursday, we were ready to take the long drive up to Jasper and the Columbian Icefields. We both wanted to see the glacier. The drive up through Banff National Park up to Jasper National Park along the Continental Divide was the prettiest drive I've ever taken in my life! We stopped and stopped along the way to view the sights and take pictures. And the whole time we were climbing higher and higher into the Rockies. I've never seen such blue sky. The air here smells like Christmas from all the fir and pine trees. The waters are crystalline and blue. Little streams tumble down mountainsides like picture postcards. And the mountains are topped with stunning white snowcaps, even in August. It is truly incredible. Many of you know how much I dislike the overuse of the word "awesome" these days, but I have to tell you: the Canadian Rockies ARE awesome in every sense of the word!
We stopped by the side of the road to see the Bow glacier, which was stunning, but we didn't know we could get any closer. Then we stopped at the Bow Summit and climbed it to see Peyto Lake (which is shaped like a wolf's head). Ahhh so, grasshopper! Peyto Lake is formed from the run-off from the Bow Glacier! I've never seen water that pale icy blue before. It almost doesn't look real. And it was COLD up there on the summit. Even though we were several miles away from the glacier, the winds blow down toward the lake and you can really feel the freeze.
After several hours of stopping and picture taking and driving, we finally reached the Columbian Icefields. Holy moly! You can't imagine the size of the Athabasca Glacier! It is enormous, stunning, breath-taking, and ancient. There was no doubt in our minds that we had to get up there to see it. Butch and I aren't the best climbers in the world (he has a bad knee and I have a bad ankle), and we had already climbed the Bow Summit earlier that day, but we were determined to get up there and touch that glacier! I have to say it was worth it!
The weather was sunny and fairly warm down in the valley, but the closer we got to that glacier, the colder it became. First we had to zip up the windbreakers. Then the gloves came on. Then the hoods went up. By the time we reached the "toe" of the glacier, it was DARN COLD and I was wishing I had my real coat with me. And much to my disappointment, we didn't actually get to touch the glacier at all. There are guided "ice walks" that you can take, but they do not allow individuals to climb on the ice. There are many dangerous crevasses and places where people can fall into the ice, and sadly, most are not rescued in time to save them. Hypothermia kills very quickly. Still, so many crazy people were crossing over the barriers and walking around the area like there was no danger. I was happy just to get that close to that ancient ice and be able to really see the magnificence of its power. It was several stories thick at the toe and is up to 1200 feet thick at the middle. It covers 83 square miles!
Well, after that, it was all downhill, so to speak. We decided not to make the drive on up into Jasper, but instead turned around and headed back down the valley to home. Instead of driving the entire way home on the main highway, we took a very scenic backroad called the Bow Valley Parkway. It was stunning and much less travelled than the main highway. Every time we drive on it, we see wildlife. On that afternoon we came upon a big horn sheep calming grazing on the side of the road. Cars were stopping and people were hanging out their car windows to take pictures (including yours truly), and that big ram never batted an eye at us. I guess he's used to being gawked at. We also saw our first bull elk that afternoon. He was pretty camera shy, but not aggressive at all as we all climbed out of our cars and stood in the ditches snapping pictures of him. We also saw a little black bear, but he was too quick for us that day. No pictures of him.
Friday was a fun day, too! We went to Johnston Canyon on the Bow Valley Parkway. It was incredibly beautiful. We hiked up to see the Lower Falls. Somehow they managed to build ramps and sidewalks up the sheer walls of that canyon! It was beautiful and the closest we got to the "real" natural woods here. We did stay on the path, of course, but there were no barricades or fences between us and the woods. We also went to Lake Louise that afternoon. Lake Louise is so spectacular. It truly lived up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful places on earth. We took the hike around the lake. Pretty tame walk, as far as hikes go, but just right for two old folks like us! On the way home, we saw another bear--almost got a good picture of this one!--and 3 magnificent bull elks!
So, today we decided to take one last trip up the valley to Emerald Lake. Once again, I have never seen water that color before in my life. It is truly emerald green. It is located in Yoho National Park, which is all the way over to British Columbia. We walked the path around the lake and sat for a long time on a rough hewn bench just soaking in the sun and views. We also saw the Natural Bridge on the Kicking Horse River. Over time, the rock formations have been hollowed out by the churning water to form a "natural bridge" over the wildest raging river of aquamarine blue. We walked a path down the river bank and enjoyed some time just being out in nature.
And now our time has come to an end and we must pack up and get ready to fly home tomorrow. It has been a fabulous week here in spectacular Alberta, Canada. I hope if you have not already seen our vacation pictures on Facebook that you will log on and see them. I’m Vickie Gibson Poe on FB. We had a great time and will never forget our vacation here. We HIGHLY recommend you put Banff on your bucket list! You will never regret it.
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I've been wanting to write an email all week describing our adventures in Alberta, Canada, and I finally have a chance this evening. We are staying in tonight and Butch is out on the deck of our condo in Canmore grilling sausage for our dinner. Yum! I'm as hungry as a bear! (Oh, yes, I'm in Canada where there ARE bears!)
This has been one of the best vacations we've ever taken. I am so grateful for WLS and the fact that I have lost 70 pounds. I have been able to walk and hike and truly enjoy being outdoors again!
The weather here has been beyond wonderful, especially after coming from 100+ degree heat in Texas. The nights drop down into the mid-40s and the mornings are very cool. But it warms up some in the afternoons. Usually around 65 F, but today it got up into the 70's. It is very dry here, too. No humidity to speak of at all. I can actually fix my hair ONCE in the mornings and it lasts all day!
We have had an interesting itinerary in that we have had no itinerary. We just get up and decide what we want to do that day. It has been very relaxing!
On Monday we flew from Houston to Calgary by way of Minneapolis. During our layover in Minneapolis, Air Force One arrived. You should have seen the security and the air force jets escort! I was able to snap a couple of pics from the airplane window as we taxied to the runway. After we arrived in Calgary, we rented our car and drove west to Canmore on the TransCanada Highway 1. The land around Calgary was fairly flat, but we soon started to see the mountains in the west. Words cannot describe the glory of the Canadian Rockies! They are truly majestic.
The first night we were here we went to see "Oh, Canada, Eh?" It was a musical history of Canada at the Canmore Dinner Theatre. It was very entertaining and funny. I didn't know a lot of the Canadian folk songs, so we weren't really able to do the sing-along portions of the show, but it was a jolly, happy show. On the way back to the condo, we hit the grocery store for breakfast foods and lunch fixin's. OMG. You talk about sticker shock! My Canadian friends had warned me about the prices, but I was not prepared. Groceries and supplies are about twice what they are here.
On Tuesday morning we cooked breakfast in our kitchen and then we went to Banff. It is a very pretty little town and has tons of wonderful little shops up and down the main street. Everybody either walks or rides a bicycle here. We mostly drove around and got acclimated a bit. We got to see Bow Falls on the Bow River, which was very picturesque. Then we rode the Banff gondola up the mountain. Oh, my! That was breathtaking and a little bit scary for a gal who doesn't really like heights! Didn't bother Butch a bit though. He's used to heights. We had lunch at the top of the mountain and mostly just sat and breathed in the scenery. We could see the entire town of Banff, the Bow River Valley and Lake Minnewanka in the distance. When we got back to Canmore, we had a simple dinner of french bread, brie and wine and collapsed! This higher altitude takes some getting used to!
Wednesday morning dawned bright and clear and sunny. We returned to Banff for our second day there. That was the day we saw our first bear! A mama black bear and THREE cubs crossed the road in front of us. I rushed to get the camera out of my bag and just barely caught a picture of her before she crossed the road. (I learned after that to keep the camera out and ready at all times!) We had a wonderful swim in the Banff hot springs pool and then we had a couples’ massage at the spa. Wow, what a luxury that was! It was a wonderfully relaxing experience! When we left the spa, we went to the historic Banff Springs Hotel for a look around. It was gorgeous! The grounds are incredible. The flowers alone are worth the trip. It doesn't get dark here until nearly 10 p.m. With all that daylight, the flowers just bloom and grow like nothing I've ever seen. We ended up having more wine and cheese in one of the many, many dining venues there. A perfect late afternoon snack/lunch. The views from that hotel are beyond description! We took several pictures from one of the viewing decks.
By Thursday, we were ready to take the long drive up to Jasper and the Columbian Icefields. We both wanted to see the glacier. The drive up through Banff National Park up to Jasper National Park along the Continental Divide was the prettiest drive I've ever taken in my life! We stopped and stopped along the way to view the sights and take pictures. And the whole time we were climbing higher and higher into the Rockies. I've never seen such blue sky. The air here smells like Christmas from all the fir and pine trees. The waters are crystalline and blue. Little streams tumble down mountainsides like picture postcards. And the mountains are topped with stunning white snowcaps, even in August. It is truly incredible. Many of you know how much I dislike the overuse of the word "awesome" these days, but I have to tell you: the Canadian Rockies ARE awesome in every sense of the word!
We stopped by the side of the road to see the Bow glacier, which was stunning, but we didn't know we could get any closer. Then we stopped at the Bow Summit and climbed it to see Peyto Lake (which is shaped like a wolf's head). Ahhh so, grasshopper! Peyto Lake is formed from the run-off from the Bow Glacier! I've never seen water that pale icy blue before. It almost doesn't look real. And it was COLD up there on the summit. Even though we were several miles away from the glacier, the winds blow down toward the lake and you can really feel the freeze.
After several hours of stopping and picture taking and driving, we finally reached the Columbian Icefields. Holy moly! You can't imagine the size of the Athabasca Glacier! It is enormous, stunning, breath-taking, and ancient. There was no doubt in our minds that we had to get up there to see it. Butch and I aren't the best climbers in the world (he has a bad knee and I have a bad ankle), and we had already climbed the Bow Summit earlier that day, but we were determined to get up there and touch that glacier! I have to say it was worth it!
The weather was sunny and fairly warm down in the valley, but the closer we got to that glacier, the colder it became. First we had to zip up the windbreakers. Then the gloves came on. Then the hoods went up. By the time we reached the "toe" of the glacier, it was DARN COLD and I was wishing I had my real coat with me. And much to my disappointment, we didn't actually get to touch the glacier at all. There are guided "ice walks" that you can take, but they do not allow individuals to climb on the ice. There are many dangerous crevasses and places where people can fall into the ice, and sadly, most are not rescued in time to save them. Hypothermia kills very quickly. Still, so many crazy people were crossing over the barriers and walking around the area like there was no danger. I was happy just to get that close to that ancient ice and be able to really see the magnificence of its power. It was several stories thick at the toe and is up to 1200 feet thick at the middle. It covers 83 square miles!
Well, after that, it was all downhill, so to speak. We decided not to make the drive on up into Jasper, but instead turned around and headed back down the valley to home. Instead of driving the entire way home on the main highway, we took a very scenic backroad called the Bow Valley Parkway. It was stunning and much less travelled than the main highway. Every time we drive on it, we see wildlife. On that afternoon we came upon a big horn sheep calming grazing on the side of the road. Cars were stopping and people were hanging out their car windows to take pictures (including yours truly), and that big ram never batted an eye at us. I guess he's used to being gawked at. We also saw our first bull elk that afternoon. He was pretty camera shy, but not aggressive at all as we all climbed out of our cars and stood in the ditches snapping pictures of him. We also saw a little black bear, but he was too quick for us that day. No pictures of him.
Friday was a fun day, too! We went to Johnston Canyon on the Bow Valley Parkway. It was incredibly beautiful. We hiked up to see the Lower Falls. Somehow they managed to build ramps and sidewalks up the sheer walls of that canyon! It was beautiful and the closest we got to the "real" natural woods here. We did stay on the path, of course, but there were no barricades or fences between us and the woods. We also went to Lake Louise that afternoon. Lake Louise is so spectacular. It truly lived up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful places on earth. We took the hike around the lake. Pretty tame walk, as far as hikes go, but just right for two old folks like us! On the way home, we saw another bear--almost got a good picture of this one!--and 3 magnificent bull elks!
So, today we decided to take one last trip up the valley to Emerald Lake. Once again, I have never seen water that color before in my life. It is truly emerald green. It is located in Yoho National Park, which is all the way over to British Columbia. We walked the path around the lake and sat for a long time on a rough hewn bench just soaking in the sun and views. We also saw the Natural Bridge on the Kicking Horse River. Over time, the rock formations have been hollowed out by the churning water to form a "natural bridge" over the wildest raging river of aquamarine blue. We walked a path down the river bank and enjoyed some time just being out in nature.
And now our time has come to an end and we must pack up and get ready to fly home tomorrow. It has been a fabulous week here in spectacular Alberta, Canada. I hope if you have not already seen our vacation pictures on Facebook that you will log on and see them. I’m Vickie Gibson Poe on FB. We had a great time and will never forget our vacation here. We HIGHLY recommend you put Banff on your bucket list! You will never regret it.
3 months out
May 24, 2011
I should have updated this blog weeks ago. I am doing so much better now, and have been for weeks. At three months post-op, I'm down 49 pounds and I feel terrific! I drink my water, take my supplements, and eat plenty of protein each day. I feel better than I have in several years. Still working on getting in that daily exercise requirment, but it will happen. Baby steps . . .
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Very discouraged!
Mar 20, 2011
Okay, I'm trying really hard not to let this long, unexpected stall get to me. But it is. The scale has not moved in the last 11 days. What am I doing wrong? The answer, I think, is nothing! I think I'm doing everything right. I'm sticking to the diet plan, I'm taking my vitamins, I'm drinking my water, and I'm exercising! So what the heck is going on?
I tell myself that I just have to let this go. I had the surgery. It's going to do what it's going to do, and there's precious little I can do to change it. But, geez, wouldn't you think the scale would move just a little bit?
I will say this: my measurements are going down. I've lost inches everywhere, even during this 11 days. That helps. And I'm also still in ketosis. As long as I'm in ketosis, I know I'm burning fat. So something is working right, just not the scale.
I hope this stall ends soon. I need to see the numbers go down.
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I tell myself that I just have to let this go. I had the surgery. It's going to do what it's going to do, and there's precious little I can do to change it. But, geez, wouldn't you think the scale would move just a little bit?
I will say this: my measurements are going down. I've lost inches everywhere, even during this 11 days. That helps. And I'm also still in ketosis. As long as I'm in ketosis, I know I'm burning fat. So something is working right, just not the scale.
I hope this stall ends soon. I need to see the numbers go down.
First Plateau?
Mar 13, 2011
Well, here I am at not quite 3 weeks, and I've hit my first plateau. I'm trying not to worry about it. The scale hasn't moved in the last 3-4 days. But I'm sticking with my diet and I know I'm doing things right, so what to do? Nothing. Just go on and live my life, right? Right? The scale will move when it's good and ready and not a moment before.
Today I have been gardening. Haven't done this much physical exercise in a long time. Feels good to be out and working in the dirt. Planted my back flower bed after hubby very kindly cleaned it out for me. I'm not quite up to weeding yet. But I did get it planted with impatiens and coleus. Also got my rose bushes trimmed. And since hubby is planting our big vegetable garden, I've been out there helping him a little. I planted two rows of pintos. Got one more row of snap beans to plant, but I needed a break.
Today is the last day of my pureed diet!!! Tomorrow I get to start on soft foods. I'm so glad. I'm ready for scrambled eggs in the morning! :) Hubby made me some delicious turkey sausage the other night. I rolled it into small patties and froze them. Still got a couple weeks to go before I can enjoy them, but they're gonna be so good.
Well, my break is over. I need to go finish my planting. Then I'm getting in the hot tub and relax for awhile. Need to start thinking about dinner, too. Not sure what I'm gonna have, and I need to think about hubby's dinner too. This sure will be easier when we can both have the same thing!
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Today I have been gardening. Haven't done this much physical exercise in a long time. Feels good to be out and working in the dirt. Planted my back flower bed after hubby very kindly cleaned it out for me. I'm not quite up to weeding yet. But I did get it planted with impatiens and coleus. Also got my rose bushes trimmed. And since hubby is planting our big vegetable garden, I've been out there helping him a little. I planted two rows of pintos. Got one more row of snap beans to plant, but I needed a break.
Today is the last day of my pureed diet!!! Tomorrow I get to start on soft foods. I'm so glad. I'm ready for scrambled eggs in the morning! :) Hubby made me some delicious turkey sausage the other night. I rolled it into small patties and froze them. Still got a couple weeks to go before I can enjoy them, but they're gonna be so good.
Well, my break is over. I need to go finish my planting. Then I'm getting in the hot tub and relax for awhile. Need to start thinking about dinner, too. Not sure what I'm gonna have, and I need to think about hubby's dinner too. This sure will be easier when we can both have the same thing!
I feel good!
Mar 02, 2011
Good day for me today! I've lost 20.2 pounds. I'm wearing an entire outfit of SMALLER sized clothes today! And I took a nice long walk outside. Things are going just fine.
Had oatmeal for b'fast for the first time. Going to experiment with a pureed egg salad for lunch.
I feel so hopeful and optimistic today! :)
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Had oatmeal for b'fast for the first time. Going to experiment with a pureed egg salad for lunch.
I feel so hopeful and optimistic today! :)
One week ago today . . .
Feb 28, 2011
One week ago today my life was changing forever. I was nervous, scared, determined--you name it. But here I am, one week later, and I'm already feeling great! I've lost 19 lbs since Feb 8th, when I started the pre-op diet. And I can already feel the positive effects. I can get up and down so much more easily now. I no longer need someone's hand to help pull me up out of my chair. I love it!
And mentally, I am feeling so much lighter as well. I had made up my mind before surgery that I could and would accept the new dietary restrictions and lifestyle changes that WLS would demand of me, but I'm only human. I still worried about it a bit. But I'm finding that I really was prepared mentally to do this. I'm just fine with the changes. I welcome them! It's wonderfully freeing to let go of the burden of food.
Of course, I will always love food. The flavors and textures are a wonderful, pleasing experience. But I no longer have to agonize over every bite. I can eat what I can eat--and that's it! So enjoy each bite, but then move on to some other pleasurable experience AWAY from the kitchen! What a relief!
I'm looking forward to going through my closet, throwing out the old "fat" clothes as I shrink down through the sizes. I have clothes all the way down from a size 3X to a size 14 in there! Out of style, maybe, but I'm going to enjoy getting back into them, if only for a little while. First thing I'm burning are my 3X gray sweat pants and all that size 13 underwear!!! :)
Spring is the season of rebirth, and this spring, it will be MY rebirth! Happy re-birthday to me!
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And mentally, I am feeling so much lighter as well. I had made up my mind before surgery that I could and would accept the new dietary restrictions and lifestyle changes that WLS would demand of me, but I'm only human. I still worried about it a bit. But I'm finding that I really was prepared mentally to do this. I'm just fine with the changes. I welcome them! It's wonderfully freeing to let go of the burden of food.
Of course, I will always love food. The flavors and textures are a wonderful, pleasing experience. But I no longer have to agonize over every bite. I can eat what I can eat--and that's it! So enjoy each bite, but then move on to some other pleasurable experience AWAY from the kitchen! What a relief!
I'm looking forward to going through my closet, throwing out the old "fat" clothes as I shrink down through the sizes. I have clothes all the way down from a size 3X to a size 14 in there! Out of style, maybe, but I'm going to enjoy getting back into them, if only for a little while. First thing I'm burning are my 3X gray sweat pants and all that size 13 underwear!!! :)
Spring is the season of rebirth, and this spring, it will be MY rebirth! Happy re-birthday to me!
Bouncing back fast
Feb 26, 2011
Oh, I feel so much better today! The soreness has really let up today. I am moving around much more easily. Still slow, of course, but big improvement.
I got on the scale this morning and I've lost 16 pounds since I started the pre-op diet on Feb 8th. Amazing. Thank you, Lord!
I'm adjusting to the new diet pretty easily. Today I am having yogurt and cream of chicken soup, both with protein powder added. Just a 1/4 cup at a time. Tiny baby bites, nice and slow. So far, so good. And I'm working hard to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk (thank you Judy for that phrase!).
Time for my walk. I'm going to do 3 laps of the driveway this time. I did 2 laps this morning. (FYI--very long driveway)
Thank you, dear Lord, for this new chance at a new life!
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I got on the scale this morning and I've lost 16 pounds since I started the pre-op diet on Feb 8th. Amazing. Thank you, Lord!
I'm adjusting to the new diet pretty easily. Today I am having yogurt and cream of chicken soup, both with protein powder added. Just a 1/4 cup at a time. Tiny baby bites, nice and slow. So far, so good. And I'm working hard to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk (thank you Judy for that phrase!).
Time for my walk. I'm going to do 3 laps of the driveway this time. I did 2 laps this morning. (FYI--very long driveway)
Thank you, dear Lord, for this new chance at a new life!
I'm home
Feb 25, 2011
I'm very happy to be home. I'm having a much better day today. Still sore, but not terribly so. Just taking it easy, sipping my water, and trying to recover. I'll write more later, but I'm doing good.
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Next to last day
Feb 20, 2011
I'm writing one last blog tonight because I might not have time in the morning.
Finally got that darling, precious husband of mine home on Friday and we've had a very nice weekend. The weather has been fantastic, just like spring. Warm and sunny. I've been wearing capris, tees, and sandals for a week now.
So the countdown is definitely on now. Less than 48 hours to go. This has been a very busy day for me. Trying to get everything wrapped up and ship shape before we leave tomorrow. I've paid bills, done laundry (still going right now), grocery shopped, etc. Whew. But I'm about as ready as I can manage, so it's time to turn loose of all that responsibility and just concentrate on me.
I guess I did okay with my all protein, no carb diet, even if I did avoid those shakes like the plague! I've lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks and as of this afternoon, I was still in heavy ketosis. But--and you won't believe me when I say this--tomorrow is my all clear liquid diet and I can't wait! I bought apple juice and white grape juice and JELLO! Yummy. I am completely and totally sick of chicken and tuna fish. Had my last chicken breast for dinner tonight. Good bye chicken! At least for awhile.
So, here's the schedule: we'll leave for Houston around noon tomorrow. Get checked into the hotel and then I start my fun colon cleanse thing around 4 p.m. You can be sure I won't be leaving the hotel again. Ha! Got to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m., surgery is scheduled for 7:30 a.m., and then I don't know. Surgery is supposed to take about 2 hours (maybe a little longer for mine since I'm a revision surgery), about an hour in recovery and then back to the room.
I'm supposed to be getting a private room so my DH can stay with me Tuesday night. I might have to stay 2 nights, so he can decide what he wants to do Wednesday night. Either stay with me again or go back to the hotel. Hopefully all goes well and I get to come home on Thursday. Well, if anyone is reading this, wish me luck! And say a little prayer for me, too, if you don't mind. I'm feeling pretty positive about everything at this point. Just really ready to get it over with.
I'll be back to blog again sometime next week!
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I'm supposed to be getting a private room so my DH can stay with me Tuesday night. I might have to stay 2 nights, so he can decide what he wants to do Wednesday night. Either stay with me again or go back to the hotel. Hopefully all goes well and I get to come home on Thursday. Well, if anyone is reading this, wish me luck! And say a little prayer for me, too, if you don't mind. I'm feeling pretty positive about everything at this point. Just really ready to get it over with.
I'll be back to blog again sometime next week!
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Cibolo, TX
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24.1
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02/22/2011
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Jun 30, 2009
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