wyldegirls
18 Months Post Op....
Aug 20, 2010
August 20, 2010. It has been a year since I have posted. My life has been very busy. I do so much more than ever before. I have been at goal since before last christmas. I weigh 129 and am loving life. My family is so pleased with how everything is going. I hope all my friends are doing well and look forward to hearing from you.
6 Months
Aug 26, 2009
August 25, 2009
Well it has been a while since I last blogged. I have been busy with summertime stuff with my children. I am almost to my goal weight of 130. I weigh 152 now and have only 22 more pounds to go. Eating and drinking are getting a little easier for me to manage although occasionally I have to drink instead of eat to get my fluids in because I lost track of time. I know it will be easier over time. I can't beleive it has been only 6 months and I am almost there. It was only a dream back in February that I could be where I am now. I got my hair cut and colored and people who I have know forever don't recognize me. I am enjoying the attention that I never had, and I mean never. My husband is so attentive and kind to me. He has turned into the husband I have always dreamed of. It is sad that it didn't happen before but I will take it now. I thought I would be upset if he treated me differently but I am just going to enjoy it rather than be bitter and I have to say I am truly happy. I hope anyone reading this is encouraged that even thought there are rought patches, you will get through them.
I will be posting pictures soon.
4 months
Jun 24, 2009
June 25, 2009
Well, today marks my 4 month point. I have lost quite alot of weight: 96.5 lbs in total from my highest weight of 270 lbs. I am now 173.5 lbs. I am really starting to feel like normal again. I thought it would never happen. I still have good days and bad. I think my main focus has been my hair loss.
My 36th birthday was last Saturday, June 20th. My mom took me to get my hair colored and cut. I left feeling so great about myself. I have never really been able to pull off a short cut that didn't make me look larger. People at work were amazed because I looked so good. Even I have to admit it and I am not used to saying good things about the way I look.
I am getting tired of keeping the surgery a secret like it was a bad thing for me to do. I just wanted to keep negative people away and all the horror stories. Those are the only stories people tell you. I want to be an inspiration to all the other overweight people in my life, friends and family. I hope people don't feel like I have lied to them. I never told them I didn't have surgery. When they asked me about my weight, they immediately asked "did you have surgery?" I never said yes or no, I was careful about that. I just said, " I am eating high protein/low carb." I hope they understand how I feel when they learn of the surgery and be compassionate toward me. I am going to do whatever makes me feel good and I feel like I need to be completely honest. I just hope people don't think of me as a lier. I have only told a handful of family/friends and have sworn them to secrecy.
Enough about that, I got a bike from my family for my birthday and it is really nice. I had a mountain bike before but you have to lean over to get to the handlebars. I have a bad back and need to be able to sit up. This bike is perfect for me. My kids and I have ridden but man is it hot right now. I love to do the Wii Fit. I will be glad when it stops calling me obese. I feel like a wild animal when it sayes it. LOL. Thats all for now.
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Well, today marks my 4 month point. I have lost quite alot of weight: 96.5 lbs in total from my highest weight of 270 lbs. I am now 173.5 lbs. I am really starting to feel like normal again. I thought it would never happen. I still have good days and bad. I think my main focus has been my hair loss.
My 36th birthday was last Saturday, June 20th. My mom took me to get my hair colored and cut. I left feeling so great about myself. I have never really been able to pull off a short cut that didn't make me look larger. People at work were amazed because I looked so good. Even I have to admit it and I am not used to saying good things about the way I look.
I am getting tired of keeping the surgery a secret like it was a bad thing for me to do. I just wanted to keep negative people away and all the horror stories. Those are the only stories people tell you. I want to be an inspiration to all the other overweight people in my life, friends and family. I hope people don't feel like I have lied to them. I never told them I didn't have surgery. When they asked me about my weight, they immediately asked "did you have surgery?" I never said yes or no, I was careful about that. I just said, " I am eating high protein/low carb." I hope they understand how I feel when they learn of the surgery and be compassionate toward me. I am going to do whatever makes me feel good and I feel like I need to be completely honest. I just hope people don't think of me as a lier. I have only told a handful of family/friends and have sworn them to secrecy.
Enough about that, I got a bike from my family for my birthday and it is really nice. I had a mountain bike before but you have to lean over to get to the handlebars. I have a bad back and need to be able to sit up. This bike is perfect for me. My kids and I have ridden but man is it hot right now. I love to do the Wii Fit. I will be glad when it stops calling me obese. I feel like a wild animal when it sayes it. LOL. Thats all for now.
14 Weeks
Jun 10, 2009
Wow I can't believe it has been 14 weeks. I feel pretty good except I am still not getting my vitamins in like I should. I lost 4 pounds this week while on vacation. It was really hard for me to see my family eating and enjoying the same foods that I enjoyed but losing 4 pounds really helps after the fact. I did get all my fluids in and drank decaf tea from Starbucks as a sorta treat when I felt low. I did more walking up stairs than I want to do again for a while. I only have 48.5 pounds til I get to my set goal of 130 pounds. I can't believe that is all that is left. I will be glad to be out of the 170's now.
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13 Weeks
Jun 10, 2009
June 2, 2009
Well this week went a little dissapointing. I only lost 1/2 a pound. I am glad for the loss but I wish it was more. I hope that all goes well next week while I am on vacation. I am mainly concerned about getting my fluids in. I would hate to get dehydrated. I weighed 1 day early since we leave today.
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Well this week went a little dissapointing. I only lost 1/2 a pound. I am glad for the loss but I wish it was more. I hope that all goes well next week while I am on vacation. I am mainly concerned about getting my fluids in. I would hate to get dehydrated. I weighed 1 day early since we leave today.
12 Weeks
May 19, 2009
Well it has officially been 12 weeks since surgery. I can't believe it went so fast although the first 2 months were rough it seems as though I have felt great for this last month. I am so happy right now. Sunday a man at work walked up to me and said " Your lookin' HOT"!!! I was so embarressed. I haven't ever had someone say that to me, not even my husband. I thanked the man and felt proud of myself. I told my husband and he laughed but he must have been listening because he kept telling me how good and "HOT" I looked yesterday. My car broke down Tuesday and he bought me a car yesterday. I really needed one. I am so happy right now. I am going on vacation in 12 days. It would be nice to lose as much weight as I can by then but honestly, I met my goal of being in the 180's by then. Maybe I will be out of the 180's but whatever it is, I just want to be a loser
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11 weeks
May 14, 2009
May 13, 2009
Well this week started off with a bang. I knew my hair was coming out slightly but all of the sudden my hair REALLY started to come out. I was almost in tears. Now my whole family is constantly picking hairs off my shirt. I guess they just come out even if I am not brushing it. I am careful not to pull with the brush. After posting a message and crying to all online who cared to read my post, and thanks for all the reassurance given, I am better. I was going to cut my hair but I decided not to do it just yet. You never know what the next week holds. I am however losing at least 3 pounds/week for the last 2 weeks. I am happy about that. It is all bitter sweet but I will have all this weight gone and will eventually grow my hair again. I will really concentrate on my vitamin intake which has been my biggest downfall.
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Well this week started off with a bang. I knew my hair was coming out slightly but all of the sudden my hair REALLY started to come out. I was almost in tears. Now my whole family is constantly picking hairs off my shirt. I guess they just come out even if I am not brushing it. I am careful not to pull with the brush. After posting a message and crying to all online who cared to read my post, and thanks for all the reassurance given, I am better. I was going to cut my hair but I decided not to do it just yet. You never know what the next week holds. I am however losing at least 3 pounds/week for the last 2 weeks. I am happy about that. It is all bitter sweet but I will have all this weight gone and will eventually grow my hair again. I will really concentrate on my vitamin intake which has been my biggest downfall.
10 weeks
May 06, 2009
May 6, 2009
Well, this week went better. Somehow I lost 3 pounds and have even eaten more protein. I guess my body has a mind of it's own. Doesn't matter to me. I will take the 3 pounds and run after only losing 1/2 a pound. I have taken my vitamins a little better. I will update next week.
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Well, this week went better. Somehow I lost 3 pounds and have even eaten more protein. I guess my body has a mind of it's own. Doesn't matter to me. I will take the 3 pounds and run after only losing 1/2 a pound. I have taken my vitamins a little better. I will update next week.
9 weeks
Apr 30, 2009
April 29, 2009
Well I can't believe 9 weeks have already passed. I only lost 1/2 a pound and I was a little dissapointed but I think I am over it. I went to the goodwill and bought some shirts that are a little snug. I have went from 3-4X to XL and smaller. I wanted to buy things that I could wear for a while but not spend so much money on. I figure by the time I am not able to wear the things I have, I will be pretty much at goal. I need to but some capri's/ shorts but I think that I will have to go to walmart for that. I didn't see anything I liked at the goodwill. After I lose all my wt, I will probably go to the goodwill. I found new items for 1-2 dollars. What a steal. I would like to be in the 180's or less by June 1st. Is that possible??? I am going walking for 10 min. a day this week and see if the exercise speeds up my wt loss. I am able to eat more this week. Kinda scares me but I have made wise choices so i will just listen to my body as far as to see if I am full. My iron level is still down considerably. I have to be honest, I haven't been taking my vitamins at all. I fear I will have the nausea that plagued me in the earlier weeks. I also am continually constipated. I will take exlax tomorrow if I have no results and then take 1 colace every day. If that doesn't help I will up it to 2. I didn't worry about constipation so much but now that I am eating more, I think that it is reasonable to have a couple of BM's a week at least. I will start my vitamins tomorrow.
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Well I can't believe 9 weeks have already passed. I only lost 1/2 a pound and I was a little dissapointed but I think I am over it. I went to the goodwill and bought some shirts that are a little snug. I have went from 3-4X to XL and smaller. I wanted to buy things that I could wear for a while but not spend so much money on. I figure by the time I am not able to wear the things I have, I will be pretty much at goal. I need to but some capri's/ shorts but I think that I will have to go to walmart for that. I didn't see anything I liked at the goodwill. After I lose all my wt, I will probably go to the goodwill. I found new items for 1-2 dollars. What a steal. I would like to be in the 180's or less by June 1st. Is that possible??? I am going walking for 10 min. a day this week and see if the exercise speeds up my wt loss. I am able to eat more this week. Kinda scares me but I have made wise choices so i will just listen to my body as far as to see if I am full. My iron level is still down considerably. I have to be honest, I haven't been taking my vitamins at all. I fear I will have the nausea that plagued me in the earlier weeks. I also am continually constipated. I will take exlax tomorrow if I have no results and then take 1 colace every day. If that doesn't help I will up it to 2. I didn't worry about constipation so much but now that I am eating more, I think that it is reasonable to have a couple of BM's a week at least. I will start my vitamins tomorrow.
8 weeks
Apr 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
This has been the best week for me. I am so excited about that. I lost 2.5 pounds this week. I am going to start doing some walking more routinely to see if the weight loss increases. I don't want to waste the "honeymoon period." I am really trying to get as much weight off before I go on vacation the first week in June. I will also start to take my vitamins as much as I hate them. I think I just have not had luck so far. They have made me so nauseated. I am hoping for a good loss this week, we'll see!!!
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This has been the best week for me. I am so excited about that. I lost 2.5 pounds this week. I am going to start doing some walking more routinely to see if the weight loss increases. I don't want to waste the "honeymoon period." I am really trying to get as much weight off before I go on vacation the first week in June. I will also start to take my vitamins as much as I hate them. I think I just have not had luck so far. They have made me so nauseated. I am hoping for a good loss this week, we'll see!!!
