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Little over a month...strange days
Nov 28, 2007
So I did hit my 30lbs by a month out....actually a day or so before. And again..nothing since. Strange strange strange. I've been stuck for the last 6 days AGAIN! LOL. Go figure.
I talked with my athletic trainer (thanks again Deb) and she suggested that I lay off the weights and try just keeping with my cardio 5+ days a week and see if that stops these stalls. It's like..I loose 5lbs literally overnight..and than nothing for 7+ days. I'd rather loose gradually than this sudden drop and then nothing. So I'll give that a go...started yesterday.
I see Dr. J again today. He's such a nice man and I LOVE his office staff. I wonder when he'll order my first set of labs...I imagine today. I'm getting my vitamins and my protein. Still struggling with the water..but getting better. I must be...I'm breaking a decent sweat when I work out again.
I talked with my athletic trainer (thanks again Deb) and she suggested that I lay off the weights and try just keeping with my cardio 5+ days a week and see if that stops these stalls. It's like..I loose 5lbs literally overnight..and than nothing for 7+ days. I'd rather loose gradually than this sudden drop and then nothing. So I'll give that a go...started yesterday.
I see Dr. J again today. He's such a nice man and I LOVE his office staff. I wonder when he'll order my first set of labs...I imagine today. I'm getting my vitamins and my protein. Still struggling with the water..but getting better. I must be...I'm breaking a decent sweat when I work out again.
4 weeks but not quite a month.
Nov 21, 2007
And the stall is over. Lasted over a week...and man did that suck.
So anyways...my four week update is that I am down 28 pounds. I'm hoping to hit 30 pounds gone by my actual one month surgiversary...we'll see.
I feel fantastic! I'm easing my way back into a workout routine. I'm concentrating more on muscle building and keeping, than cardio. I don't know if I'm right on this and am going to ask my surgeon next week...but I think if I'm only consuming 500-600 calories a day I realllly don't want to burn those all away in one workout..(which I can and have). And add to the list of things to buy...workout clothes..mine are hangin!
I went to my second support group on Monday night. Not quite sure how I feel about these. Monday they did makeovers...which is all fine and good but i don't see where that has much to do with support or weightloss. Oh well...they're mandatory for a year so I'm stuck..might as well get some enjoyment out of them. Next month we're doing Yoga in the fitness center at the hospital. Not quite my speed...or lack thereof...but it'll be better than make-up and hair talk.
Only 15 pound to go till I'm at my lowest weight in 10 years! I'm sooo stoked. I'm hoping by christmas.
Till later then...
3 weeks and a stall
Nov 15, 2007
I read about them..but didn't think it would happen to me...duh. I've lost around 25 pounds and have been at the same weight for about 6 days. That damn scale hasn't budged. I don't understand how I can eat the way I do and it not go in spite of itself. I know it will go again...just pissing me off right now even though I know 25 pounds is wonderful.
In other news....I finished my first real post-op workout this morning. Felt amazing! I didn't sweat much which tells me I really need to try and get those fluids in...espically if I'm going to start getting back into a routine.
Physically I'm feeling really well. Some right sided pain but I know that's normal. I'm working and driving and doing everything like I used to. I do sleep MUCH better now. Don't know where that comes in but I LOVE it!! I haven't slept this good since...I don't know...ever?
Life is good...
In other news....I finished my first real post-op workout this morning. Felt amazing! I didn't sweat much which tells me I really need to try and get those fluids in...espically if I'm going to start getting back into a routine.
Physically I'm feeling really well. Some right sided pain but I know that's normal. I'm working and driving and doing everything like I used to. I do sleep MUCH better now. Don't know where that comes in but I LOVE it!! I haven't slept this good since...I don't know...ever?
Life is good...
2 weeks 20 pounds
Nov 06, 2007
Or thereabouts....19 or 20...but not bad for two weeks. I'm still on full liquids but I see Dr. J on Thursday so I'm hoping he'll throw me a bone...not that I'm even sure I could handle it at this point. I also took my stitches out that were at my drain site...couldn't take them sticking through my clothes anymore....(i asked the doc if I could and he said yes, les you think I just run around doing things like that).
Ok..so here's the thing...I would think having lost 20 pounds I would feel a 'bit' different. But I don't. The only place I can tell is in my scrubs...which tells me I must have been very uncomfortable in my every day clothes...LOL. Because they are just now fitting normally I guess. A couple of gals at work say they can totally tell..probably because they don't see me every day. Skip can't tell either.
I am so happy I had this done. This time next week I'm going to start easing my way back into my exercise routine. I can't wait! Nothing too strenous..and concentrating mostly on strength with a bit of cardio thrown in for fun.
Ok..so here's the thing...I would think having lost 20 pounds I would feel a 'bit' different. But I don't. The only place I can tell is in my scrubs...which tells me I must have been very uncomfortable in my every day clothes...LOL. Because they are just now fitting normally I guess. A couple of gals at work say they can totally tell..probably because they don't see me every day. Skip can't tell either.
I am so happy I had this done. This time next week I'm going to start easing my way back into my exercise routine. I can't wait! Nothing too strenous..and concentrating mostly on strength with a bit of cardio thrown in for fun.
1 week 1 day
Oct 31, 2007
I feel soo much better the last few days. Wow..what a difference a week makes
I am only taking pain meds at night and that's mostly for the sleepy side effects..and a bit of pain.
As of this morning I've lost 12 pounds in that 8 days. I've suffered to get there..but it's gone. I hate to stay it..but it's incredible to have it just come off. I used to have to scratch and bite for anything lost, in spite of my intense exercise. I really hope it doesn't crawl to a halt when I am able to start exercising agian.
I went for a walk around the block yesterday. It was blustery and beautiful.
I start back to work tomorrow. I'm working the desk for a change so it shouldn't be too terrible..aside from it being Friday and the usual freaks being out. I'm actually looking forward to it.
I see Dr. J on Tuesday for my next check-up.
I am only taking pain meds at night and that's mostly for the sleepy side effects..and a bit of pain.As of this morning I've lost 12 pounds in that 8 days. I've suffered to get there..but it's gone. I hate to stay it..but it's incredible to have it just come off. I used to have to scratch and bite for anything lost, in spite of my intense exercise. I really hope it doesn't crawl to a halt when I am able to start exercising agian.
I went for a walk around the block yesterday. It was blustery and beautiful.
I start back to work tomorrow. I'm working the desk for a change so it shouldn't be too terrible..aside from it being Friday and the usual freaks being out. I'm actually looking forward to it.
I see Dr. J on Tuesday for my next check-up.
Stick a fork in me
Oct 28, 2007
I'm done...home.
I had my surgery Wed. morning..started a bit late and ended around 11:00. Everyone kept telling me how wonderful I did...but man I didn't feel it. I researched and researched but just couldn't quite figure how I would feel afterwords. Well I figured it out..and I felt like shit. Once they got the drip going for me it was better. I was up walking the halls the first night and went home Friday morning. Dr. J said I was his first patient that he didn't put in the ICU after surgery. That's something I suppose.
So I've been home a couple days. Skips been amazing..keeping me properly medicated and sort of eating. I have NO desire to eat and am having to force myself to. I still have a drain and am wearing a band around my stomach that makes me feel like a turtle.
I see Dr. J on Monday hopefully to remove the drain and see what we see.
I am so happy I did this...even if I feel like crap right now.
I had my surgery Wed. morning..started a bit late and ended around 11:00. Everyone kept telling me how wonderful I did...but man I didn't feel it. I researched and researched but just couldn't quite figure how I would feel afterwords. Well I figured it out..and I felt like shit. Once they got the drip going for me it was better. I was up walking the halls the first night and went home Friday morning. Dr. J said I was his first patient that he didn't put in the ICU after surgery. That's something I suppose.
So I've been home a couple days. Skips been amazing..keeping me properly medicated and sort of eating. I have NO desire to eat and am having to force myself to. I still have a drain and am wearing a band around my stomach that makes me feel like a turtle.
I see Dr. J on Monday hopefully to remove the drain and see what we see.
I am so happy I did this...even if I feel like crap right now.
1 Week to go
Oct 17, 2007
I can't believe that this time next week I will be out of surgery and starting my new life.
I just finished working out....trying to get 5 more workouts in before surgery....we'll see if that happens. I work tomorrow and Friday, then again Monday and Tuesday..surgery is Wed. morning. So I can work out Sat. and Sunday for sure...and hopefully two more times somewhere in there. I'm so glad that working out isn't something I need to 'learn' to do. I've had a steady program for going on 10 years. I'll just need to add a bit more weight training and I'll be good to go. Only being able to walk after surgery is going to be a drag.
Let this week go quickly...I can barely stand it!
I just finished working out....trying to get 5 more workouts in before surgery....we'll see if that happens. I work tomorrow and Friday, then again Monday and Tuesday..surgery is Wed. morning. So I can work out Sat. and Sunday for sure...and hopefully two more times somewhere in there. I'm so glad that working out isn't something I need to 'learn' to do. I've had a steady program for going on 10 years. I'll just need to add a bit more weight training and I'll be good to go. Only being able to walk after surgery is going to be a drag.
Let this week go quickly...I can barely stand it!
Pre-ops
Oct 16, 2007
Well I just came from having my pre-op bloodwork done..ahhh. I meet with my dietician and anesthesiaologist on Thursday.
I also need to get my script filled for my Lovenox to inject on Monday and Tuesday...then surgery Wed at 8 AM.
I started my liquid diet on Sunday...a couple days early but I wanted to get started. It is REALLY hard..harder than I thought. But..I prefer suffering for a week than an open surgery because they couldn't get past my fat ass liver...
I also need to get my script filled for my Lovenox to inject on Monday and Tuesday...then surgery Wed at 8 AM.
I started my liquid diet on Sunday...a couple days early but I wanted to get started. It is REALLY hard..harder than I thought. But..I prefer suffering for a week than an open surgery because they couldn't get past my fat ass liver...
A Date!!
Oct 11, 2007
I just got back from seeing Dr. J..and have a date of October 24th. Thirteen days away..I feel like I'm going to puke...LOL.
I'm on full liquids the week before..and nothing after midnight the day before. I can't believe it...
Somebody pinch me...I'm about to change my life!
I'm on full liquids the week before..and nothing after midnight the day before. I can't believe it...
Somebody pinch me...I'm about to change my life!
3 Sheets to the wind
Oct 11, 2007
Things to do before surgery...
Get LOADED...I have been craving a really good Bloody Mary among other alcoholic beverages.
Go to Red Lobster for a 'last supper'.
Go through my closet.
Possibly get an MRI of my liver.
Do pre-op bloodwork.
I see my surgeon today...hopefully to set a date and go over pre-op stuff. I'm kind of nervous. I've never met him one on one before and I'm hoping everything goes smooth. I'm ready to do this and don't want any hold ups. Will update after I see him..
Get LOADED...I have been craving a really good Bloody Mary among other alcoholic beverages.
Go to Red Lobster for a 'last supper'.
Go through my closet.
Possibly get an MRI of my liver.
Do pre-op bloodwork.
I see my surgeon today...hopefully to set a date and go over pre-op stuff. I'm kind of nervous. I've never met him one on one before and I'm hoping everything goes smooth. I'm ready to do this and don't want any hold ups. Will update after I see him..
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10/24/2007
Surgery Date
Jul 07, 2007
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