Home From Las Vegas On My 8 Month Surgy! Hopefully, A Pic, Too!
Hello Dear OH Family!
Eight months today my life changed forever...............and it continues to change, so I'm delighted.
I spent the last 3 weeks in Las Vegas visiting family, friends...............and several Black Jack tables LOL What fun I had.
While I had a great time, one thing was a problem. I had no scale to weigh on. THREE WEEKS! Imagine not weighing for that long? I felt like a gorilla without any bananas for those three weeks! While in LV, I did more testing of Myrtle -- not a lot at one time, but tested her I did. She's amazing -- takes whatever I give her and doesn't complain..........as long as it's not too much at one time! If I overdo, she gives me a hiccup warning and I obey! For the most part, I ate on plan. One thing that helps is that I request a mini-fridge for my room. I went to the Walgreens a block away and stocked up on some Greek yogurt, tuna and some Oscar Mayer Delifresh turkey breast and roasted chicken breast. I also brought some packets of Syntrax Nectar double stuffed cookie protein powder. But, I did go off plan several times -- nothing bad, but not my usual foods. I'd convinced myself I had gained 10 pounds! Well, more like 5, but still, I was ready for the scale to be up once I could weigh myself again. Another thing I missed was going to my fitness center. I did walk quite a bit, but it's not the same kind of workout that I'm used to.
The truth came out last night when I got on the scale and found that I was exactly the same weight as when I left! YEA YEA YEA! So, over the course of a month, I lost only 5 pounds, but lost 6 more inches. The total now stands at 77 pounds and 71.75 inches.
It made me feel good to see so many friends after a year had past. They saw me at my heaviest, so the total weight loss they saw was 90 pounds. What's hilarious is that several of them said "You look so tiny" -- ME??? TINY??? I want what they were drinking LOL Still, I could understand the comments -- I'm different now -- plus I cut my hair much shorter than I've worn it in 30 years or so.
Here's a blurring pic I took using my mini-tripod -- which tilted my camera. You'll notice that I'm blaming the equipment for the poor quality of the pic! Hahahaha Gotta blame something -- can't be the photographer, right?
Being 8 months out boggles my mind. Some days, I feel like I just got out of the hospital and this lifestyle is brand new. But most days, I feel like a seasoned sleever and am totally comfy with my new way of living. I'm still not happy with the rate that I'm losing, but when I see those lost inches piling up, that gives me comfort and confidence to continue on.
Anyone who is still wondering if the sleeve will work for them, I'm here to tell you it works and works well. Sure, it's not easy sometimes, and sometimes the losses are so slow, but if we stay on plan most of the time, we'll find success. I'll have labs done next month with my PCP and those results will tell me if my comorbs are still in check and I'll see my surgeon at the end of March, too. All the feedback.........labs, scales, tape measurements..........adds up and pushes us forward.
What I know for sure is that life is good! I still rely heavily on the outstanding people here and on MFP who help me along this journey. Even though I've been MIA for quite a while, I have kept up with the progress being made by all of you who generously and patiently give me support and encouragement. Know that I am always wishing you the very best and rooting for more successes each day for everyone.
March arrives tomorrow! Spring can't be too far behind!!!
Hugs my friends xoxox
Ree
HI!!
I'm doing okay now, thanks. LV is always fun. Little different this trip, though -- the whole atmosphere is a trigger LOL But, I fear losing control, so was able to stay on plan for the most part.............not gonna talk about the two tablespoons of chocolate ice cream............SHHHHHH, it's a secret LOL
You're doing so well..............the BMI tracker is probably more significant than the weight ticker. I'm still too embarrassed about my weight to put up a ticker..........shame on me, right? Oh well..........maybe soon???
Thanks for your kind words!
Ree
Thank you Lesa 
Yes, no scale about drove me bezonkers! I kept thinking I was gaining weight every day -- and not getting in all my fluids like normal gave me further doubts about at least maintaining. By the weekend before coming home, I had myself convinced I'd gained at least 10 pounds and was going to have a heart attack when I stepped on the scale Wednesday night.
I was pleasantly surprised to see no movement at all. WHEW!! Of course, I knew I was eating mostly on plan, but with no fitness center to workout in and only walking as exercise.......well, you get the drift. It was kind of nice when I saw the same number as the day I left. Made me realize that this new lifestyle I had hoped to make my own was actually working! YEA for our plans!!!
Your progress is so impressive. I'm really happy for you -- we're only a day apart for our 8 months surgies -- you have totally blown past me like I'm a dead freight train! I'll admit I'm a little envious, but I'm also very proud of you and how well you're doing. You look beautiful -- all happy and healthy and glowing!
Hugs,
Ree
Awwww, thank you, Jenn! Yes, LV is always a good time for me! It would have been fun to meet up this trip, but I'm planning on going back for my birthday in late July/early August -- maybe we could work something out then. I think it would be super to get a group out there and party like we're all skinny and adorable! Well, some of you are already skinny and adorable, but for those of us who are still trying to get there, doesn't hurt to hang out with the SSBs! And to ME, SSBs are Skinny, Sexy Babes! Hahahaha
How are you doing? You must be at or nearly at goal now, right? You're so delicate and small -- if you get any smaller, you're going to disappear on us! Just too cute for words!
Hugs,
Ree
I put this on myfittesspal but I'm gonna put t here to lol. Congrats on 8 months and you have done amazing! Sounds like you had a fun trip and going all that time without a scale idk if I could of done it I'm a little scale addicted ha ha. Also although the pic is a bit blurry I can totally see your progress all your hard work is paying off! Keep up the good work. :)
Thanks so much, Melissa! I hear you about being a scale addict. I nearly went nutzzzz without one. Also missed my fitness center -- I'm a little addicted to my routine there, too.
But never mind about me -- look at YOU! WOW -- you're only 1 day ahead of me on this journey -- and you've done such a GREAT job! You and StephaniePlum are sleeve sisters..........see the comment I left for her (above). It applies to you, too. You're in ONEderland and closing in on your goal! Be proud of yourself and all you've accomplished! I'm so happy for you :-)
Ree
