Becky D.

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Well I got there.  I lost 100 pounds on August 1st.  I saw Dr. Garcia last week and he says I'm a success, now he wants perfection!  That means another 30 lbs and really being careful watching protein and calories.  I think I'd like perfection!!!

I'm getting more confident.  Still a little scared about gaining, but my body keeps telling me to be careful and my head does kick in once in awhile so I'm trying not to worry about it.

Just DO!  That's my new motto.  I just need to get out and DO something.  Walk, ride bike, mow the lawn, pull weeds, go on vacation, go shopping!  Just that little exercise boots the weight loss.  Hadn't rode bike in years besides the 5 minute thing to see if I still could.  To uncomfortable.  I finally bought a bike and a nice seat and my kids love that I can go with now.  I'm really enjoying it too.  We went on vacation to Yellowstone and the Tetons and I loved being able to walk all day.  Even power shopping seems to help shed the pounds.  You know, going from Sears to JcPenneys in the mall and then having to practically run back to get the van and pick up the hubby somewhere! 

There's some days that I think I have it all figured out.  I hope someone reminds me that I really do when and if I have those days when I feel myself slipping.

The scale won't move much.  Goes up and down a lot.  After reading Before and After Surgery, I got the kick in the pants I needed.  I have a tool and I need to continue to use it.  I have been so afraid because I can eat sugar and not get sick.  I do get sick if I eat too much or too fast.  I need to stop pushing things and remember the rules.  Exercise has been helping again too.  Finally nice enough out to walk the dog and enjoy it.  

Saturday was the first day I was able to get all my vitamins down. Sometimes one or two will make me want to gag, but overall I'm making progress.

I just had to giggle this morning when I got off the scale. 249!!! I think the last time I was that weight was after Camry was born. When I was saying I lost 30lbs, it was like, yeah whatever. But when you say 60 lbs, it's like wow, THAT IS a lot of weight gone.

I had dreams about this surgery working and losing weight, but it really is amazing. I am so thankful this holiday season that I had the support to be able to have surgery and recover and that everything went smoothly.

I am still having problems swallowing my vitamins. I keep trying as I don't want to end up with some other medical issue to deal with. I could tell over the Thanksgiving holiday that I ate more or the wrong foods as I gained a little and then stalled. I am so thankful for the tool that allows me to lose weight, feel full and gives me time to get my head retaught.

I feel really good. Have energy back, etc. I have been eating/grazing quite a bit so that probably helps. Really trying to keep the protein levels up. Still struggling with the vitamins/pills. I tried to do the routine the other day and to get them all down it seems like I have to take one with every other sip of water. I finally started losing again. So lost another 3 lbs. Eating is going okay, but I can't say I'm a poster child.

I ate too fast last week at lunch and threw up and had diarrhea all afternoon. Well actually I'm not real sure what it was. It could have been the doritoes I had with it. (They do have protein you know, lol) OR because I had my period OR just a 24 hour bug that's been going around. I've really been trying to stay away from high saturated fats, but do have a bite of a cookie, etc once in awhile. I can really tell if I eat too much at one sitting because my tummy is kinda nauseated. I can feel when I'm eating if something is getting stuck or I'm going too fast, so I just stop for a minute and let things get settled or know that I'm done eating for that session. It's still all trial and error yet.

Exercising has been hit and miss. I do good some days and others it's too cold, wet, or too lazy to get on the treadmill.

My next dilemma is the NUT. I got the bill the other day for my first session with her. $184! Are they flippin' crazy? So not sure I'm willing to part with that amount of money. I don't care how good she is. I have an appt next Tues and I'm thinking of canceling and maybe rescheduling for later???

Oh and there was a gastric bypass story last Sunday in the paper. I was reading the story and not really thinking anything of it, but when I started reading the comments I was so hurt/embarrassed/mad. I really have not had anything but positive feedback and support with those I've chosen to tell, but the people who left comments on this story were so mean.

On the 5th of September I had an upper GI. Everything seemed to lodge in the back of my throat. No obstructions, no leaks or tears so the answer must be a swollen pouch. So I'm trying to learn to eat slower and chew better. A lot of trial and error. Although it's felt like things get stuck, I've only thrown up once. Darn chicken!

I was also feeling pretty depressed at that time. I couldn't swallow any meds because they seemed to lodge too so my depression was making me crazy and weepy.

On the 9th I went back in for my NUT visit. She didn't tell me anything I didn't know when she said I was only getting half my protein in. She did surprise me by saying that I was getting less then 300 calories a day. Dang, no wonder I'm so tired. Goal is to get 800-900 a day. Hard to believe when I probably was consuming 3000 calories a day on some days. The Doc says to throw the scale away. It just seems impossible that you can be consuming less then 300 calories a day and not losing any weight for two weeks. But he reminded me that there are ups and downs and it's only been a month.

I'm still throwing away money to find the perfect protein. I really like the Isopure bottled drinks. $5 a bottle won't get those too often. GNC has a Supreme protein bar that's pretty yummy too. Takes about 6 servings to get it all down.

Had my first road trip last weekend for a girls weekend. Our host made chicken enchiladas, turkey burgers, chicken breast and smoothies. I got a jerky stick, v8 and nuts for the trip. Went pretty good. This weekend was our first family weekend. Baked beans were sooo good. To think about 15 years ago I wouldn't even try them. I didn't miss the bday cake, but the homemade ice cream looked good. I'll have to try some of Eggfaces recipes I guess.

I'm trying to get my exercise in. When I take my walks though I'm shot for the rest of the day. Psoriasis are getting worse. They hurt a lot now. No time for being crabby, the next two weeks are non stop running.

Gee, after waiting all summer for surgery can it possibly be two weeks already since I had it. I'm doing better. Getting some sleep so I think the bananas have been helping the RLS. This morning I tried oatmeal, splenda and cut up peaches. It was pretty good and went down good too. I'm having trouble getting past the not drinking with the meals. Refried beans are sooo dry. I've had tuna/crab salad & cottage cheese too. I've noticed a couple times with scrambled eggs and a cheese stick that it is too much or too dry as it seems to lay at the top of my throat. I've been really thirsty too. Otherwise I'm still getting reacquainted with the new eating habit.

I think I'm going to have to call in to the doc and see if they have any ideas why the RLS is so bad I can't even sit at the computer at night until it goes away. I'm so exhausted in the mornings.

I went to the support group last night. Always a little piece of information to help out.

I had a few bran flakes this morning. They seem to be sitting a little heavy so I might have swallowed too fast. I'm pretty brave for someone who doesn't want to experience the pain of lodging.

Otherwise I'm just taking a day at a time.

Once I got past Friday, things have been pretty good. I don't know what exactly I should feel like, but there's no pain, I can eat and take my vitamins now, I don't get tired as fast during the day, I can walk around the block a few times and my friends say I sound perkier.

Today marks a weeks since surgery and I've lost 20 lbs since pre op. It seems like an enormous amount, but I look in the mirror and don't see it.

I haven't been sleeping well. Actually sleeping is good, it's just getting to sleep. RLS and it's in the arm sometimes too. Only seem to notice it when I want to sleep at night. Go figure!

I was pretty miserable all day. Nauseous this morning and didn't want to get my med's and protein down. Left me wondering what the road ahead is going to bring.

Surgery went well. Dr. Garcia and the nurses were amazed at how well I got up and around. I was sore, but didn't feel awful. The showers felt sooo awesome. Not having been in the hospital besides for the birth of my kids, I was satisfied with the staff and my experience.