Amy B.
12-18-10 11 Months Post Op
Dec 19, 2010
Wow! Its been so long it feels like since I've written anything on this site.
I am currently 11 months post op and only 9 pounds away from my "unrealistic" (at the time) goal that I had set for myself.
I started at 280 pounds and I'm now down to 149 pounds. I've lost 131 pounds to date. I'd really like to start looking into getting some skin removed but I'm not sure where to start. I'm not sure if I want to wait until I'm sure I'm done having kids or if I should do it and let nature take its course. Another thing I'm worried about is cost. I'm not rich, never won the lottery, live paycheck to paycheck... can I really afford to have something like that done? I've heard insurance will only cover it if its causing pain or sores or something like that. I don't have that problem... just skin.
This journey has been amazing and I'm so thankful to have friends on here that understand and are going through the same thing. I realize now that this surgery is only a tool and if you don't watch, you could end up right back where you started. I don't have any affects that I used to when I first got the surgery. I can eat anything I want, drink anything I want and I'm not affected at all. It really helps that I weigh myself EVERY morning. I know some people don't agree with this but I like to know where I stand. It really helps me in determining what I eat for that day/week. If I see I am staying the same on the scale, I might choose to eat healthier or lighter foods that week. If I see I'm loosing, I might snack on some cookies or candy because I know I'm okay. It helps me get through and I feel like I'm doing good. Still don't exercise like I would like too but having a baby is exercise enough for now! My daughter is 19 months old and this Christmas will be a real treat for our whole family!!!
Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and have a great new year!
Amy
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I am currently 11 months post op and only 9 pounds away from my "unrealistic" (at the time) goal that I had set for myself.
I started at 280 pounds and I'm now down to 149 pounds. I've lost 131 pounds to date. I'd really like to start looking into getting some skin removed but I'm not sure where to start. I'm not sure if I want to wait until I'm sure I'm done having kids or if I should do it and let nature take its course. Another thing I'm worried about is cost. I'm not rich, never won the lottery, live paycheck to paycheck... can I really afford to have something like that done? I've heard insurance will only cover it if its causing pain or sores or something like that. I don't have that problem... just skin.
This journey has been amazing and I'm so thankful to have friends on here that understand and are going through the same thing. I realize now that this surgery is only a tool and if you don't watch, you could end up right back where you started. I don't have any affects that I used to when I first got the surgery. I can eat anything I want, drink anything I want and I'm not affected at all. It really helps that I weigh myself EVERY morning. I know some people don't agree with this but I like to know where I stand. It really helps me in determining what I eat for that day/week. If I see I am staying the same on the scale, I might choose to eat healthier or lighter foods that week. If I see I'm loosing, I might snack on some cookies or candy because I know I'm okay. It helps me get through and I feel like I'm doing good. Still don't exercise like I would like too but having a baby is exercise enough for now! My daughter is 19 months old and this Christmas will be a real treat for our whole family!!!
Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and have a great new year!
Amy
6-18-10 Five Months Post-OP
Jun 22, 2010
Man, I am so bad at keeping up with these monthly postings! lol I told myself I would do this every month for the first year so I could look back and remember each month or if I get off track, I can look back and read about how good I feel and the progress I've made. The days are FLYING by and each month is coming and going and I just totally am forgetting to write these. So, here it is, even though it is a few days late.
I am now 5 months post-op as of the 18th. I have lost a total of 85 pounds in five months.
This morning I weighed in at 195. I can't believe I'm in onederland already. It seems like yesterday I was 285 and thinking, I'm NEVER gonna get there but in 5 short months.... here I am. I can't wait to continue this journey and see where I am in another month!
Wishing all the 18s out there a wonderful month a head of you!!
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I am now 5 months post-op as of the 18th. I have lost a total of 85 pounds in five months.
This morning I weighed in at 195. I can't believe I'm in onederland already. It seems like yesterday I was 285 and thinking, I'm NEVER gonna get there but in 5 short months.... here I am. I can't wait to continue this journey and see where I am in another month!
Wishing all the 18s out there a wonderful month a head of you!!
5-18-10 Four Months Post-OP
May 20, 2010
I am now 4 months post-op as of the 18th (yeah, I know, Im a few days late). I have lost a total of 70 pounds in four months. I can't believe I am half way to my goal weight already. Its only been 4 months. I know its getting harder and harder to loose weight because even though I've lost 12 pounds this month (which is awesome), I've been at this same weight for about almost 2 weeks now. Not gaining but not loosing either. I know our bodies will do this to us, I think mine did the same thing in month 2. I just have to wait it out and keep doing what I'm doing. I think with it being nicer and nicer outside, it will help with the weight loss. I can't join a gym or take the time to actually work out because of my daughter. She takes up the majority of my time when I do have her so it gives me less "me" time. But with summer coming up and it being nice outside. I can stick her in the stroller and go to the park and walk or since she is just starting to walk - chase after her places. She will be 1 on Tuesday, May 25th. I can't believe she is that old already. Its gone by sooooo fast. Anyways... back to my post. I've been able to get into size 18's. I actually wore a pair to work last Friday. Although, they were a bit tight and I did have to unbutton them half way through the day.. if I can' loose these last 10 pounds to get me to 200, I believe they will fit like a glove!
Well to all the other 18s... I know I'm a little late but I like to think, Better late than never!!!
Until next month...
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Well to all the other 18s... I know I'm a little late but I like to think, Better late than never!!!
Until next month...
4-18-10 Three Months Post-OP
Apr 19, 2010
I am exactly 3 months post-op as of yesterday (yeah, I know, Im a day late). I have lost a total of 58 pounds in three months. I've hit more of less of a little stall the last few weeks. Haven't really been loosing as much as I'm used to but I know this does happen in this journey and I know that this won't stop me from striving towards my final goal. Im feeling so much better though. Being 3 months out I feel like I have a better understanding of the foods I can and cannot eat, the ones that make me sick, the ones that fill me up the most. I won't say I don't eat bad foods every once in a while (aka Doritos) but I'm learning. I know this is a learning process. I have been walking more and more so I do know that I'm at least gaining some muscle. I think 13 pounds this month is AWESOME. My husband passed me up this month on weight loss. He is at 60 pounds and I'm at 58. I know not by much but I still want to loose as much as I can! We have found that Taco Bell is our favorite place to eat. It goes down so easy and has lots of protein (if you get the right foods). We have been cooking lots of chicken at home too which is really good. The only thing I've been struggling with is POP. I can't help but drink it. It goes down so easily and tastes sooo good! I usually don't get my water in because Im drinking pop but I'll just live with it because I can't give up pop... sorry! lol Anyways... I'm at 222 pounds and feeling good. I wish my pants would fit a little better though. Im still around a 20 pants size... I just want to be able to fit into an 18 and be able to buy cheap jeans at Wal-Mart! lol
My husband and I did move into our apartment at the beginning of April. I'm so happy about it. Its nice to be in our own place again. My little girl is almost 11 months old and she keeps me running around like crazy. I can't wait until the weather is just a little nicer and I can take her to the park and run around with her more and more.
To all the other 18s..... hope you are doing well!!
Ps... Im in search of any easy, cheap and quick recipes you'd like to share...
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My husband and I did move into our apartment at the beginning of April. I'm so happy about it. Its nice to be in our own place again. My little girl is almost 11 months old and she keeps me running around like crazy. I can't wait until the weather is just a little nicer and I can take her to the park and run around with her more and more.
To all the other 18s..... hope you are doing well!!
Ps... Im in search of any easy, cheap and quick recipes you'd like to share...
3-18-10 Two Months Post-OP
Mar 17, 2010
I am exactly 2 months post-op today. I have lost a total of 45 pounds in two months. I'm sooo excited even though the weight loss has slowed some. I know its my own fault for not getting in all my water and all my protein that I should in a day but I do try. I haven't really exercised either but I'm changing that. Yesterday for the first time, I went outside during lunch and walked a mile. I'm going to do it again today and tomorrow... I'm going to make it a habit!!! My husband's aunt is giving us a manual elliptical. I'm excited. Its not as nice as the ones at the gym but if I can get on and do a half hour every night, I'd be proud of myself! It will help until we can get some money together to get a treadmill or a better elliptical!
I have tried SO many new things that it would probably be hard to post but I'm going to try.
Some of the things I've had have been:
Hot dog with chili and cheese from the Hot Dogg Shoppe
Fresh and Frozen Fruit
Salads
French Fries (on the salads)
Yogurt
Pop
A bite of chocolate
Grilled Chicken Fingers
Veggies
Rice
Noodles
My husband and I are in the process of moving into an apartment. We are really excited and have been packing up a storm. We move in April 1st. With running around and getting everything packed up and buying new things.. I'm happy to get out of the house and in this nice weather!
Still in search for anyone that is trying to get rid of a treadmill or elliptical....I'll take it off your hands!!!
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I have tried SO many new things that it would probably be hard to post but I'm going to try.
Some of the things I've had have been:
Hot dog with chili and cheese from the Hot Dogg Shoppe
Fresh and Frozen Fruit
Salads
French Fries (on the salads)
Yogurt
Pop
A bite of chocolate
Grilled Chicken Fingers
Veggies
Rice
Noodles
My husband and I are in the process of moving into an apartment. We are really excited and have been packing up a storm. We move in April 1st. With running around and getting everything packed up and buying new things.. I'm happy to get out of the house and in this nice weather!
Still in search for anyone that is trying to get rid of a treadmill or elliptical....I'll take it off your hands!!!
2-18-10 One Month Post-OP
Feb 17, 2010
I am exactly 1 month post-op today. I have lost a total of 33 pounds in one month. That is wonderful, but why don't I feel wonderful? I feel frustrated and impatient and I'm not even an impatient person. I stepped on the scale this morning and actually gained a pound since the last week. GAINED!!! I was expecting to see a 3-4 pound weight loss like I have every week since surgery. I don't know why but its put me in this "did the surgery really work for me?" kinda mood. I know if I would have lost 33 pounds ANY other way in a month, I'd just be jumping for joy and I am proud that I have lost that much but for some reason I just am in this slump. It might have something to do with me being on my period right now and my emotions are all out of wack anyhow.
I have ventured out and tried a few new foods since my last post.
Some of the things I've had have been:
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap from McDonald's
Half a bagel with fat free cream cheese
Deviled Eggs
Spaghetti
Tuna Salad on Crackers
Soft taco from Taco Bell
Easy Mac Mac N Cheese
Everything has been sitting really well with me and I look forward to this summer so I can get out and walk and run around after my daughter to up my exercise. Right now, I don't do any exercise since we have been snowed in so I am really hopin that this summer, I really burn off those calories!
Anyone have a treadmill or elliptical they need to get rid of? lol I'll take it off your hands!!!
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I have ventured out and tried a few new foods since my last post.
Some of the things I've had have been:
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap from McDonald's
Half a bagel with fat free cream cheese
Deviled Eggs
Spaghetti
Tuna Salad on Crackers
Soft taco from Taco Bell
Easy Mac Mac N Cheese
Everything has been sitting really well with me and I look forward to this summer so I can get out and walk and run around after my daughter to up my exercise. Right now, I don't do any exercise since we have been snowed in so I am really hopin that this summer, I really burn off those calories!
Anyone have a treadmill or elliptical they need to get rid of? lol I'll take it off your hands!!!
3 weeks post-op...
Feb 07, 2010
Well I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. I'm so excited about everything. I know it took years for this weight to come on so I know it will take some time for it to come off but I'm happy at how much I've lost so far. To date, I've lost 29 pounds. I'm hoping to loose at least 1 pound by tomorrow so I can say I've lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks. That's 10 pounds a week!
The things I've been able to eat are:
Water
Juice (Grape, Apple)
Chicken Broth
Popsicles (Crystal Light Sugar Free)
Cottage Cheese
Jello
Pudding
Cheese Broccoli Soup
Club crackers soaked in the soup
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing (only 2 bites)
Strawberries (only 1-2 cut up)
Eggs with cheese melted on it
I'm happy to say that everything I've tried to eat has sat well in my stomach. I've not been or felt sick at all. My husband had the surgery last Monday (1 week post op from tomorrow) and he has felt sick or nauseous for a long time. He can only eat the Popsicles right now. He has lost about 19 pounds since surgery date.
I have one more full week off from work and I'm loving every minute of it. I probably could have gone back this week coming up but I figure, they gave me 4 weeks, I'm gonna take 4 weeks.
Well wanted to just do an update for whoever likes to read these things! Also, I think it will be nice to be able to look back when I'm a year out and say, yeah, 3 weeks out, I was down this much and was able to only eat these things!
Until next time...
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The things I've been able to eat are:
Water
Juice (Grape, Apple)
Chicken Broth
Popsicles (Crystal Light Sugar Free)
Cottage Cheese
Jello
Pudding
Cheese Broccoli Soup
Club crackers soaked in the soup
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing (only 2 bites)
Strawberries (only 1-2 cut up)
Eggs with cheese melted on it
I'm happy to say that everything I've tried to eat has sat well in my stomach. I've not been or felt sick at all. My husband had the surgery last Monday (1 week post op from tomorrow) and he has felt sick or nauseous for a long time. He can only eat the Popsicles right now. He has lost about 19 pounds since surgery date.
I have one more full week off from work and I'm loving every minute of it. I probably could have gone back this week coming up but I figure, they gave me 4 weeks, I'm gonna take 4 weeks.
Well wanted to just do an update for whoever likes to read these things! Also, I think it will be nice to be able to look back when I'm a year out and say, yeah, 3 weeks out, I was down this much and was able to only eat these things!
Until next time...
1 week post op...
Jan 25, 2010
Well I am 1 week post op and I'm feeling amazing. The first few days were rough but I did sleep a lot so that helped to manage the pain I was in.
I've been sleeping like a baby in the recliner in the living room. It started hurting my back a little and I attempted the bed one night but that isn't going to work just yet. I found out (with the help from my OH friends) that by placing a pillow in the small of your back while in the recliner works wonders and it really does. No more back pain! Thanks guys!!! But I'm going to give it one more week in the living room before trying the bed again.
I'm going to type something that is kinda embarrassing but I figure I'm sure its happened to someone other than me so I don't care. I'm just keeping track of this for myself really but if you can get a laugh out of it too, then good. Well I shit myself! I was sitting here about an hour and a half ago, my stomach rumbled and HONESTLY I thought it was just gas and it wasn't. It turned out to be a shart (shit/fart)!!! I jumped up and ran to the bathroom where I finished my business! No wonder my tummy was rumbling so much. Its just weird cause you don't feel like you have to go! Anyways, it was all over the underside so I just jumped in the shower and washed myself down. I feel a lot better now that I've taken a shower and feel all clean. Yeah Yeah, I know its kinda nasty but it happened! lol Okay, on to the next thing. I've been doing really well with everything. I did clear liquids for a whole week. I've been doing really good on the too. Not too many options but I'm managing. I actually cheated a little last night and got out a spoon full of cottage cheese. I just needed a little substance instead of liquid. I made sure I chewed it and stuff and it was really good. Didn't hurt me or anything. So, I've added that to my diet so far. Also, I pulled out my crystal light packets, totally forgot we bought them and put a Strawberry one in a bottle of water. MMMM it is really good and my stomach seems to accept it. It really has been accepting everything so that is good. No sickness for me! I already have half the bottle gone. I think I might stick with stuff like that so I make sure I'm getting my fluids in. I've been having a problem getting 64 oz in so this will help me a lot I hope!
I've been doing some walking. Mostly from the recliner in the living room to the fridge in the kitchen. Hey, any walking is better than no walking right? My husband and I did go to Wal-Mart on Saturday. I was able to walk around (at my pace) and it felt good to get out. Thats all that I've been out but it was nice. OHHHHH..... to end this blog...I stepped on the scale in the bathroom, I couldn't help it.. I had to know!!! Now, I have 2 scales in the bathroom that have been there since dinosaurs have roamed the earth so I don't know how accurate they are but it said.......................262.......................OMG! I actually pulled out the other scale that is in there and that one said 260...............I was in shock! In one week, one week, I've lost either 20 or 18 pounds. In ONE WEEK! I'm so happy right now. I'm going to get a scale the next time we go to the store so I know it is right. I still have to call the office and make my follow-up appointment and they will have the correct weight but I can't seem to get off cloud nine right now.
Well....until next week!
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I've been sleeping like a baby in the recliner in the living room. It started hurting my back a little and I attempted the bed one night but that isn't going to work just yet. I found out (with the help from my OH friends) that by placing a pillow in the small of your back while in the recliner works wonders and it really does. No more back pain! Thanks guys!!! But I'm going to give it one more week in the living room before trying the bed again.
I'm going to type something that is kinda embarrassing but I figure I'm sure its happened to someone other than me so I don't care. I'm just keeping track of this for myself really but if you can get a laugh out of it too, then good. Well I shit myself! I was sitting here about an hour and a half ago, my stomach rumbled and HONESTLY I thought it was just gas and it wasn't. It turned out to be a shart (shit/fart)!!! I jumped up and ran to the bathroom where I finished my business! No wonder my tummy was rumbling so much. Its just weird cause you don't feel like you have to go! Anyways, it was all over the underside so I just jumped in the shower and washed myself down. I feel a lot better now that I've taken a shower and feel all clean. Yeah Yeah, I know its kinda nasty but it happened! lol Okay, on to the next thing. I've been doing really well with everything. I did clear liquids for a whole week. I've been doing really good on the too. Not too many options but I'm managing. I actually cheated a little last night and got out a spoon full of cottage cheese. I just needed a little substance instead of liquid. I made sure I chewed it and stuff and it was really good. Didn't hurt me or anything. So, I've added that to my diet so far. Also, I pulled out my crystal light packets, totally forgot we bought them and put a Strawberry one in a bottle of water. MMMM it is really good and my stomach seems to accept it. It really has been accepting everything so that is good. No sickness for me! I already have half the bottle gone. I think I might stick with stuff like that so I make sure I'm getting my fluids in. I've been having a problem getting 64 oz in so this will help me a lot I hope!
I've been doing some walking. Mostly from the recliner in the living room to the fridge in the kitchen. Hey, any walking is better than no walking right? My husband and I did go to Wal-Mart on Saturday. I was able to walk around (at my pace) and it felt good to get out. Thats all that I've been out but it was nice. OHHHHH..... to end this blog...I stepped on the scale in the bathroom, I couldn't help it.. I had to know!!! Now, I have 2 scales in the bathroom that have been there since dinosaurs have roamed the earth so I don't know how accurate they are but it said.......................262.......................OMG! I actually pulled out the other scale that is in there and that one said 260...............I was in shock! In one week, one week, I've lost either 20 or 18 pounds. In ONE WEEK! I'm so happy right now. I'm going to get a scale the next time we go to the store so I know it is right. I still have to call the office and make my follow-up appointment and they will have the correct weight but I can't seem to get off cloud nine right now.
Well....until next week!
It's Time!!!
Jan 17, 2010
Today is the day! I'm off to the hospital in about 15 minutes. Surgery is scheduled for 10am. I am bringing a laptop with me so whenever I am out of surgery and feeling good enough to be awake more than 10 minutes, I'll post another message!
Wish me luck!
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Wish me luck!
3 more days !!!
Jan 13, 2010
Well its actually 4 but I'm not counting today! I can't believe that in 3/4 days I'll go under the knife to change my life. I'm soooo ready for this surgery its not even funny. I'm mentally and physically prepared for it. I know I'm running around trying to eat everything one last time (and I did gain back EVERYTHING plus some that I had lost in my 6 month diet) but I'm totally ready and willing to give this 100%!
I weighed in at 280 on the scale at the Drs office. My mouth just dropped open. I was shocked. I weighed in 264 not even 2 months ago. Its just a daily struggle as you can see but I'm ready to change my life!
I'm actually very clam. I thought I'd be nervous or freaking out. About a month ago, I made myself sick just thinking about it. Now, I think about it and picture myself in clothes bought from ANYWHERE or in a bathing suit playing with my daughter or in my "skinny" jeans with my husband telling me how good I look! We (my husband and I since we are both getting the surgery) will not fail this time. We won't fail for ourselves but we aren't going to fail because of our daughter! We want to teach her the right way and let her follow in our footsteps because we'd never be able to do that the way we are. We want to show her working out is fun and to watch what you eat and to stay active and this is giving us that opportunity. I couldn't be more grateful! I was watching Biggest Loser last night and they showed a clip where Jillian had to eat Taco Bell because one of the teams ate that for dinner one night. She lifted the tops of the plates up and just cringed and was in disgust of what she saw. I turned to my husband and was like, "OMG I want Taco Bell now!" I then told him that I can't wait for that to be me. To look at that stuff and think "OMG, I am NOT putting that in my body!" Its going to be such a great feeling and I'm soooo ready!
Watch out America, Amy is coming to the losers bench!!!
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I weighed in at 280 on the scale at the Drs office. My mouth just dropped open. I was shocked. I weighed in 264 not even 2 months ago. Its just a daily struggle as you can see but I'm ready to change my life!
I'm actually very clam. I thought I'd be nervous or freaking out. About a month ago, I made myself sick just thinking about it. Now, I think about it and picture myself in clothes bought from ANYWHERE or in a bathing suit playing with my daughter or in my "skinny" jeans with my husband telling me how good I look! We (my husband and I since we are both getting the surgery) will not fail this time. We won't fail for ourselves but we aren't going to fail because of our daughter! We want to teach her the right way and let her follow in our footsteps because we'd never be able to do that the way we are. We want to show her working out is fun and to watch what you eat and to stay active and this is giving us that opportunity. I couldn't be more grateful! I was watching Biggest Loser last night and they showed a clip where Jillian had to eat Taco Bell because one of the teams ate that for dinner one night. She lifted the tops of the plates up and just cringed and was in disgust of what she saw. I turned to my husband and was like, "OMG I want Taco Bell now!" I then told him that I can't wait for that to be me. To look at that stuff and think "OMG, I am NOT putting that in my body!" Its going to be such a great feeling and I'm soooo ready!
Watch out America, Amy is coming to the losers bench!!!
About Me
Monaca, PA
Location
20.8
BMI
Surgery
01/18/2010
Surgery Date
Sep 08, 2009
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