Amaythyst
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Dec 22, 2008
Wow, I didn't realize how long it has been since I last posted. So much has happened and changed.First, I currently weigh 228 lbs. I wear a size 18 (no W!) pants and XL shirts (still some 1X too). My measurements are as follows:
Area Pre-op Now Lost
Arm 17.5" 14.5" 3.0"
Chest 47.5" 44.0" 2.5"
Waist 42.0" 37.5" 4.5"
Hips 51.5" 46.5" 5.0"
Thigh 31.5" 28.5" 3.0"
Neck 17.75" 15.75" 2.0"
Ring size 10.5 9.0
I can now sit with my legs crossed comfortably. I can sit in any chair without feeling stuffed into it. My feet very rarely hurt anymore. My second chin is almost completely gone. My husband can hug me comfortably.
The not so great: I am still having issues with meat/eggs/dense foods but that will hopefully be changing soon. I am going to have the endoscope procedure done for the stricture the doctor thinks I have. This is also supposed to help with the horrible acid reflux I am having as well which would be nice. I still struggle with getting all my water in but that is getting better each day. There are not alot of foods I like anymore so it is a struggle to eat. Finding protein sources is very hard and I still don't get enough so I know my blood work (which I just had drawn this past week) is not going to be good. Vitamins, ugh, I am working on.
The work in progress: I am still learning how much I can eat (very very little) at any given time. My husband and I eat out alot but now we share. Most of the time he has me get whatever it is I want to eat then decides that will be enough good or if he needs to supplement it with something else on the side. It actually works well for us but we still over-estimate how much I am actually going to eat. It is kind of weird but nice not to be the one who eats the most. We just bought a WII and I have to say I really like it. My husband even plays with me sometimes which is a hoot. I am working on getting some form of exercise every day and just trying to be more active in general. It is hard sometimes when I don't have any energy but I am trying to just make myself do something.
So, overall, I am extremely happy with my weight loss. I will be very happy if the endoscope helps with my eating but if not, I will find a way to get what I need. My next goal is to lose a total of 60 lbs by New Years Eve which is only 8 more lbs (and will put me at 220, yay!!). I don't love my sleeve yet but I am liking it more as the time goes by. I will post again once my 3 month surgiversary is here. Until then, have a wonderful holiday season!! (and thanks for reading!)
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About Me
AZ
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27.0
BMI
Surgery
10/14/2008
Surgery Date
Jul 14, 2008
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