AndreaA
December 2006
Dec 07, 2006
Nearing the 18 mos. mark. I think I have to accept that this is it-- 154-158 pounds. I would have liked to have gotten to the 149 mark, but I'll live. Most of the world has 10 pounds to lose. :)
Interesting thing happened. I was in San Francisco on business and decided to stay an extra day to see my cousin, Susan. We went window shopping on Union street- which turned into, of course, regular shopping :). I found a decanter I had been admiring that matches my wine glasses and I went up to see if they could ship the decanter to NYC. At the counter was an old boss of mine. She didn't recognized me. I had to tell her who I was. Gosh that was surreal. I mean, I don't feel like I am not me, but I guess the difference is completely drastic. I guess we are always going to be the fat one in our head.
It felt great to have to tell someone who I was though!
Andrea
Interesting thing happened. I was in San Francisco on business and decided to stay an extra day to see my cousin, Susan. We went window shopping on Union street- which turned into, of course, regular shopping :). I found a decanter I had been admiring that matches my wine glasses and I went up to see if they could ship the decanter to NYC. At the counter was an old boss of mine. She didn't recognized me. I had to tell her who I was. Gosh that was surreal. I mean, I don't feel like I am not me, but I guess the difference is completely drastic. I guess we are always going to be the fat one in our head.
It felt great to have to tell someone who I was though!
Andrea
Weight Records
Jul 22, 2006
Weight loss
Date..................Weight....... Weight Loss..........Total Loss
07/10/2005..........256................0...........................0
Day of Surgery.....250...............-6..........................-6
07/24/2005..........252..............+2..........................-4
07/31/2005..........240..............-12.........................-16
08/07/2005..........231..............-9...........................-25
08/14/2005..........229..............-2...........................-27
08/21/2005..........225..............-4...........................-31
08/28/2005..........221..............-4...........................-35
09/04/2005..........215..............-6...........................-41
09/11/2005..........212..............-3...........................-44
09/18/2005..........210..............-2...........................-46
09/25/2005..........209..............-1...........................-47
10/02/2005..........207..............-2...........................-49
10/09/2005..........204..............-3...........................-52
10/16/2005..........202..............-2...........................-54
10/23/2005..........201..............-1...........................-55
10/30/2005..........198..............-3...........................-58
11/06/2005..........198...............0...........................-58
11/13/2005..........197..............-1...........................-59
11/20/2005..........195..............-2...........................-61
11/27/2005..........192..............-3...........................-64
12/04/2005..........192...............0...........................-64
12/11/2005..........189..............-3...........................-67
12/18/2005..........190..............+1..........................-66
12/25/2005..........188..............-2...........................-68
01/01/2006..........185..............-3...........................-71
01/08/2006..........181..............-4...........................-75
01/16/2006..........183..............+2..........................-73
01/22/2006..........181.5...........-1.5........................-74.5
01/29/2006..........179.4...........-2.1........................-76.6
02/05/2006..........178..2..........-1.2........................-77.8
02/13/2006..........176.2...........-2.0........................-79.8
02/20/2006..........177.2...........+1.0.......................-78.8
02/26/2006..........178.2...........+1.0.......................-77.8
03/05/2006..........177.2...........-1.0........................-78.8
03/12/2006..........172.4...........-4.8........................-83.6
03/19/2006..........171.0...........-1.4........................-85.0
03/26/2006..........171.6...........+0.6.......................-84.4
04/02/2006..........171.8...........+0.2.......................-84.2
04/09/2006..........170.6...........-1.3........................-85.4
04/16/2006..........167.8...........-2.8........................-88.2
04/23/2006..........166.4...........-1.4........................-89.6
04/30/2006..........163.6...........-2.8........................-92.4
05/07/2006..........160.4...........-3.0........................-95.4
5/14/2006............158.8...........-1.6........................-97.2
5/21/2006............157.4...........-1.4........................-98.6
5/28/2006............155.8...........-1.6........................-100.2 CENTURY CLUB-- WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!
6/4/2006..............155..............-0.8.......................-101
NORMAL BMI!
6/11/2006............155..............0.0........................-101
6/18/2006............157..............+2.0......................-99
6/25/2006............155.6...........-1.4.......................-100.4
7/3/2006..............156.............+0.4.......................-100
7/9/2006..............156.............0.0.........................-100
7/16/2006 NO weigh in
7/23/2006.............155............-1.0........................-101
Date..................Weight....... Weight Loss..........Total Loss
07/10/2005..........256................0...........................0
Day of Surgery.....250...............-6..........................-6
07/24/2005..........252..............+2..........................-4
07/31/2005..........240..............-12.........................-16
08/07/2005..........231..............-9...........................-25
08/14/2005..........229..............-2...........................-27
08/21/2005..........225..............-4...........................-31
08/28/2005..........221..............-4...........................-35
09/04/2005..........215..............-6...........................-41
09/11/2005..........212..............-3...........................-44
09/18/2005..........210..............-2...........................-46
09/25/2005..........209..............-1...........................-47
10/02/2005..........207..............-2...........................-49
10/09/2005..........204..............-3...........................-52
10/16/2005..........202..............-2...........................-54
10/23/2005..........201..............-1...........................-55
10/30/2005..........198..............-3...........................-58
11/06/2005..........198...............0...........................-58
11/13/2005..........197..............-1...........................-59
11/20/2005..........195..............-2...........................-61
11/27/2005..........192..............-3...........................-64
12/04/2005..........192...............0...........................-64
12/11/2005..........189..............-3...........................-67
12/18/2005..........190..............+1..........................-66
12/25/2005..........188..............-2...........................-68
01/01/2006..........185..............-3...........................-71
01/08/2006..........181..............-4...........................-75
01/16/2006..........183..............+2..........................-73
01/22/2006..........181.5...........-1.5........................-74.5
01/29/2006..........179.4...........-2.1........................-76.6
02/05/2006..........178..2..........-1.2........................-77.8
02/13/2006..........176.2...........-2.0........................-79.8
02/20/2006..........177.2...........+1.0.......................-78.8
02/26/2006..........178.2...........+1.0.......................-77.8
03/05/2006..........177.2...........-1.0........................-78.8
03/12/2006..........172.4...........-4.8........................-83.6
03/19/2006..........171.0...........-1.4........................-85.0
03/26/2006..........171.6...........+0.6.......................-84.4
04/02/2006..........171.8...........+0.2.......................-84.2
04/09/2006..........170.6...........-1.3........................-85.4
04/16/2006..........167.8...........-2.8........................-88.2
04/23/2006..........166.4...........-1.4........................-89.6
04/30/2006..........163.6...........-2.8........................-92.4
05/07/2006..........160.4...........-3.0........................-95.4
5/14/2006............158.8...........-1.6........................-97.2
5/21/2006............157.4...........-1.4........................-98.6
5/28/2006............155.8...........-1.6........................-100.2 CENTURY CLUB-- WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!
6/4/2006..............155..............-0.8.......................-101
NORMAL BMI!
6/11/2006............155..............0.0........................-101
6/18/2006............157..............+2.0......................-99
6/25/2006............155.6...........-1.4.......................-100.4
7/3/2006..............156.............+0.4.......................-100
7/9/2006..............156.............0.0.........................-100
7/16/2006 NO weigh in
7/23/2006.............155............-1.0........................-101
7-18-06
Jul 17, 2006
Post one year-- My post is a little late in coming, but things have been hectic-- the trip to Vegas, work and now gearing up for the bicycling trip, the heart scare. I realized I write all my thoughts directly on the July board and don't update my profile
I can't believe it has been one year-- so much has happened to me---- I feel like I found myself again. I got my life back. A lot of folks had this surgery because they were worried about dying. I thought that was why I had it-- but as I stand at the other end of the surgery, I think I had it because I was afraid of not living. I look at my dad-- who can't walk a block; who has no cartilage left in knees and has dialysis 3 days a week and spends the rest of his time sitting in front of the TV and I realize I am SO happy I am not living my life like that. I might be there someday, but it is great to know that I have put that on hold for a number of years. I mean I am going on a biking trip! Even if I can't keep up with everyone, the fact that I can attempt it is such a huge change. This surgery was the best decision I made in a long time, and I feel so lucky to have done it.
Since this is my WLS anniversary, I thought it only right that I show you from where I have come. When I see these pictures, I am so proud of myself.
Also, this is my one year anniversary gift to me!
I can't believe it has been one year-- so much has happened to me---- I feel like I found myself again. I got my life back. A lot of folks had this surgery because they were worried about dying. I thought that was why I had it-- but as I stand at the other end of the surgery, I think I had it because I was afraid of not living. I look at my dad-- who can't walk a block; who has no cartilage left in knees and has dialysis 3 days a week and spends the rest of his time sitting in front of the TV and I realize I am SO happy I am not living my life like that. I might be there someday, but it is great to know that I have put that on hold for a number of years. I mean I am going on a biking trip! Even if I can't keep up with everyone, the fact that I can attempt it is such a huge change. This surgery was the best decision I made in a long time, and I feel so lucky to have done it.
Since this is my WLS anniversary, I thought it only right that I show you from where I have come. When I see these pictures, I am so proud of myself.
 256 Pre op at 256 pounds |
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 155 pounds June 2006 - At 155 pounds with a BMI of 25! |
Also, this is my one year anniversary gift to me!
4-13-06
Jul 12, 2006
Per the July message board- I am officially uploading my bootie taken April 13, 2006- ( 9 months post op)-
6-11-06
Jun 10, 2006
Went to the beach with my friends this weekend. Got the pictures back from the weekend and I didn't even recognize myself!
Can you believe it?
Can you believe it?
6-4-06
Jun 03, 2006
Well it is official! I now have a normal BMI-- I can't believe it-- I am NORMAL (well weight-wise that is!)
Yeahh!
See how normal I look!
Yeahh!
See how normal I look!
5-28-06
May 27, 2006
Hit the one-hundred pound mark today! I start to think about the enormity of if all. Ten months ago I couldn't sit in a ride at Great Adventure. One hundred pounds later I am healthier and look good and feel good (except for the dumb foot :) ).
5-23-06
May 22, 2006
It just goes to show you, it is always something. GI issues resolving, and I end up in the ER b/c I can't walk on my foot. I spent 12 hours there-- The attending was getting off his shift when I was discharged. The thought it was a torn achilles tendon (YIKES) but evidently I did not rupture the tendon. I just have a bad case of tenoditis. I am in a snazzy boot and on crutches and not supposed to put any weight on it. I have a follow up with the ortho on Friday. It is definitely feeling better, but I am frustrated with the limitations.
Boo Hiss!
Today I had an interesting thing happen. I have been getting up early to catch a cab to work (after 8am good luck getting one). This morning I went out and started trying to hail one. A woman with three children walked by, walked past me and stood in front of me to hail a cab. It's a dog-eat-dog world when it comes to hailing cabs, but what was I going to on Crutches, chase her?
Then a car service guy drove by. In NY gypsy cabs (non-yellow) cabs will cruise Manhattan looking to make extra money. They don't have a licesnse, so it's illegal to take them unless you call a car service to come get you. A lot of time it's just some guy from Queens in a beat up old Lincoln trying to make money; or it is a car service trying to make some money after dropping off a fare before his next one comes by.
This guy drove right by the bit-- I mean mother and stopped in front of me. He got out helped me into the car (UNHEARD OF IN NYC) and told me he normally doesn't pick up people off the street but he saw me and thought I was the "right" type of person to pick up. He had a very nice car with GPS, so I kind of believe him. He was very sweet, gave me his card and told me to call him if I had trouble getting home and walked me to the door of my office carrying my back pack.
I was totally flaberghasted by his kindness- (paid him very well). At the same time, this nagging thought kept at me-- would he have done this for me if I was heavy. Isn't that terrible? I was horrified and ashamed that I was looking for the half empty scenario, but people have been SOOO nice to me since this accident happened. I have been on a cane before in NY (which is not the same as crutches) and no one bothered to help me EVER.
What's wrong with me that I question people's good intentions? I am a bit ashamed I can't take a good deed at face value
Boo Hiss!
Today I had an interesting thing happen. I have been getting up early to catch a cab to work (after 8am good luck getting one). This morning I went out and started trying to hail one. A woman with three children walked by, walked past me and stood in front of me to hail a cab. It's a dog-eat-dog world when it comes to hailing cabs, but what was I going to on Crutches, chase her?
Then a car service guy drove by. In NY gypsy cabs (non-yellow) cabs will cruise Manhattan looking to make extra money. They don't have a licesnse, so it's illegal to take them unless you call a car service to come get you. A lot of time it's just some guy from Queens in a beat up old Lincoln trying to make money; or it is a car service trying to make some money after dropping off a fare before his next one comes by.
This guy drove right by the bit-- I mean mother and stopped in front of me. He got out helped me into the car (UNHEARD OF IN NYC) and told me he normally doesn't pick up people off the street but he saw me and thought I was the "right" type of person to pick up. He had a very nice car with GPS, so I kind of believe him. He was very sweet, gave me his card and told me to call him if I had trouble getting home and walked me to the door of my office carrying my back pack.
I was totally flaberghasted by his kindness- (paid him very well). At the same time, this nagging thought kept at me-- would he have done this for me if I was heavy. Isn't that terrible? I was horrified and ashamed that I was looking for the half empty scenario, but people have been SOOO nice to me since this accident happened. I have been on a cane before in NY (which is not the same as crutches) and no one bothered to help me EVER.
What's wrong with me that I question people's good intentions? I am a bit ashamed I can't take a good deed at face value
5-14-06
May 13, 2006
Very frustrated. My GI issue has been hanging out for a few weeks now, and no one knows what is causing it. Too long to be a virus all the lab tests have come back negative. I saw a GE yesterday and he suggested dairy free diet and bile salts for now. He wants to see me in three weeks. If that doesn't work-- here comes the colonoscopy.
The worst part is I am constantly tired. I haven't worked out in two weeks and I miss it (I know crazy). I hope this damn thing goes away soon. I also don't know if I am losing weight because I of this issue (and it will come back) or if I am just losing weight. I am still trying to keep my protein up and eat good things. We'll see.
256/250/158/???
The worst part is I am constantly tired. I haven't worked out in two weeks and I miss it (I know crazy). I hope this damn thing goes away soon. I also don't know if I am losing weight because I of this issue (and it will come back) or if I am just losing weight. I am still trying to keep my protein up and eat good things. We'll see.
256/250/158/???
4-20-06
Apr 19, 2006
Officially, I am 9 mos. post op. I snuck on the scale today and am solidly under 170 pounds. Only 14 more pounds till goal-- At 155, I have a clinically normal BMI rather than being overweight. If I can get to this, I will be happy.
I am noticing a lot of skin issues lately. It makes sense, I am now below the weight I was senior year in college, so the weight I am losing now has been on me for a long time. I am getting skin flab on my legs (one my pride and joy) in the inner thigh area. The abdomen is getting worse and the breasts--- It's gross. I see now why people opt to have plastic surgery. Not to keen on my arms either, but there is major flappage underneath my arms on my back--- YUCK. Not looking forward to summer and baring my skin sacks, but at least fully clothed I look good now.
I just found out that I am being transferred to a new product team at work. Very happy at this news, as I was exhausted and burned out working on the current product. This will happen in May.
I am noticing a lot of skin issues lately. It makes sense, I am now below the weight I was senior year in college, so the weight I am losing now has been on me for a long time. I am getting skin flab on my legs (one my pride and joy) in the inner thigh area. The abdomen is getting worse and the breasts--- It's gross. I see now why people opt to have plastic surgery. Not to keen on my arms either, but there is major flappage underneath my arms on my back--- YUCK. Not looking forward to summer and baring my skin sacks, but at least fully clothed I look good now.
I just found out that I am being transferred to a new product team at work. Very happy at this news, as I was exhausted and burned out working on the current product. This will happen in May.
