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So it has been YEARS since I have visited or posted to this site and I feel like I have backslided.  Not too bad but bd enough for me to feel like a failure in my own eyes and heart.  I have had some major setbacks after having my VSG back in 2012...but I know that I am stronger because I have overcome them.

I feel like it is time for me to get back to me and start getting back to getting healthy for me again.  I don't have the support at home to continue the journey that I started so I am in this alone and the struggle is real people!!!  Especially on top of the stress of work and completing my Master's amongst life in general...

Ok, so I had my sleeve done on April 1st & I'm starting to have a lot of complications. I'm starting to question my decision regarding surgery although I can't do anything about it since it is already done. I've have experienced the following complications since surgery:

1. Kidney stone that will not pass on its own, so now I have to see a Urologist

2. Iron & magnesium deficiency

3. Pancreatitis

4. Kidney problems

5. Decrease in energy (last few weeks)

6. Depression

OMG! It seems like surgery caused more problems for me than what I previously had.

Welp!  After being stuck at 260lbs for the last month & a half or so, I have to take control of what's going in my body once again.  Should have been doing this all along after surgery but it seemed like my cravings for various things got worse.   So I stunted my weight loss because the cravings took over. 

Well...enough is enough!!! I didn't go through this entire process & extreme surgery to give up on myself.  I still don't SEE the weight loss or SEE the difference in myself.  I mean, I feel the difference in my clothes but that is it as far as appearance.  I do however feel a big difference in my breathing (asthma) and my spine (degenerative disc disease & nerve damage); which is a HUGE plus.

I made a goal for myself to lose 10lbs by July 3rd when I go on vacation to Texas.  That is about 2 weeks away...so I gotta bust a move!  I got up early this morning for a workout (only did 30 minutes of cardio but hey...that's better than nothing).  I kinda like the morning workouts.

I'm also praying for this job that I applied for.  That will help alleviate some of the stress that I am under right now...so fingers crossed & prayers going up.

Welp...I've successfully made it through to my 2 month post-op. It has been a crazy road thus far. I haven't had any major challenges with food or drinks, been able to drink alcohol on occasion, BUT I'm still stuck at 260 lbs.   It's still 20 lbs down since surgery but I was thinking I would have lost a little more by now.

I resigned from my job after 5 years of dedication. My last day was yesterday!  It was emotional but I know it was the best thing for me to do for me, my health, my livelihood, my sanity, & my family.  I know that God will make a way because I resigned without having another job lined up.  I know...I know...Why the heck would I do that?  Well, like I said I had to do it for m & my family.  I know that I will find something else that will be even better.

So, I guess this will now give me more time to have my behind in the gym.  I really want to get a personal trainer but finances will not handle that right now. 

I've gotta get back to eating healthy and ensuring I'm getting enough water in.  Due to not doing this, I have kidney stones right now. AGH!!! The agony & pain is ridiculous although I am glad I have a high tolerance for pain.

The title says it all!  I've been stuck at 260lbs for the past few weeks.  I am trying to get back in the swing of eating well balanced meals but I can only get so much food in at a time (of course...that's why I had surgery).  This is harder than the low calorie diet regiment that I was doing prior to surgery.

Any ideas?  All help is greatly appreciated & welcomed.   I am reaching for another 20 lbs to be gone before July 1...

So I have been on my job in my same role as a Manager for the last 5 years and I loved it!  With the current transitions that are going on, the stress to way too much!  I started having post-op complications that I wouldn't be having at all now that I am almost 7 weeks post-op.

 So...

I stepped out on faith!  I resigned from my job.  My last day will be June 3rd.

I'm nervous but I know God will always have my back and will never give me more than I can handle.  Please keep me & my family in your thoughts & prayers.

Besos!

OMG!  Why am I so nauseated?  So not feeling good.  The past week has not been the best and nausea is killing me.  Every time I even think of eating or drinking something, I get sick.  This is ridiculous.  But I think it is all stress related...

Today, I completed my first workout since surgery...OMG!

My cardio on the treadmill was good ...I had good music flowing and I was gone!  But then a did some weights on my arms and let me tell you, I'ma be feeling this tomorrow.   But it's ok, cause tomorrow is leg day.  I gotta get it!!!

On my way...I can feel it! 

Now...if I could get get enough H20 down...I'd be good.  

On to the next one...oh by the way...I weighed in today at 260.4...WOOT! WOOT!

 Well today was my first day back to work...

I am exhausted...both mentally and physically.  Woo! 

Now I gotta get back on track with my healthy eating. Since surgery, I have not been watching my calorie intake and even though I've lost 15 lbs since surgery, I know I have to stay on track.  Damn it...I got goals to meet & achieve!!!

So, starting tomorrow..back on myfitnesspal I go.  Tracking away!

First goal after making through surgery and first month of post-op...down 40 lbs by July 1st.  That's roughly down to 240 lbs.  I can't wait until I get off of light duty & can start working out again.

Until next time...Besos!

Well, I finally broke down and bought a scale for the house.

Weighed myself this morning and got a whopping 265!  I haven't seen this number on the scale in 13 years (I was 264ish when I went into labor with my daughter)  OMG!  It is only 3 lbs loss in the last 2 weeks but it is an amazing 15 lbs down since surgery!!! Whoop...Whoop! I'm am too gitty right now!

Today was the first day I put on a pair of my 22 size jeans and the freaking things are too big!  I officially can "feel" the difference but I still don't "see" it.

Until the next time...