174

Jul 14, 2010

Well it's been a long slow journey but, I'm finally seeing the numbers move in the right direction.  I went for my six month appt a little late (more like 7 months) everyone thing looked good with my labs and the doctor was pleased with my weightloss.  I don't feel as positive about it but, since it started moving i'm ok.  Getting past the 175 mark was a huge milestone.  I stepped on the scale and hit 174 yesterday morning.  I'm thrilled I finally feel like the 160's are in sight!!! 
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frustrated

Jun 01, 2010

I'm just frustrated.  I weight 179.  I started gaining weight in the past 2 weeks!!!  I'm only 6 months out!  I went up to 187.  Maybe it was just water rentention...i had just increased my water intake thinking that maybe that was why i wasn't losing.  Within the a little over a week I'm back down to 179 but, now just hovering here.  I am on my period so I'm hopeful another pound or two will come off this week.  I need to get it moving in the right direction!  I've really started sticking to my workouts at least 3 if not 4 times a week as well.  So, for now i'm just ranting....hopefully I post soon with a loss!!!!
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179 Finally!!!

Apr 18, 2010

I finally hit got below 180!  It seems like my weight has been coming off soooo slowly!  At least it's not over though!  179 this morning. 
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struggling

Mar 07, 2010

I'm starting to worry that my food issues are back.  I find myself feeling "hungry" a lot.  I'm writing this today to get myself back on track.  I've been stuck at 185 for i think going on 2 weeks!  I did go in for my 3 month check up which all of my labwork came back normal.  I just need to get my focus back where it belongs...on the protein!  I think carbs are becoming an issue.  I can't eat sugar due to dumping but, the carbs don't seem to bother me so, that's going to take just plain old willpower.  i'm happy with my weightloss so far but, this can't be the end.  I didn't come this far to end up 185 pounds for life!. 
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Broke the stall

Feb 20, 2010

I was starting to think I was going to weigh 190 forever!!!  I hit 190 the day before my period (1/31) and have been between 190 and 193 ever since.  Today is February 20th and the scale finally moved (in the right direction!)  I hit 188 this morning.  What a relief.  Even though people say you aren't done losing....it doesn't stop me from thinking I might have failed.  I bumped the protein starting 2 days ago and wowla!  I'm down 2 additional pounds.  I really believe it's all about the PROTEIN.  Can't weight to get under 180 now!
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2 months post op

Jan 11, 2010

I am exactly 2 months post op and I reached a huge goal today.  I stepped on the scale this  morning and I weighed in at 199!!!!!!  This is soooo awesome!  I've been over 200 pounds for at least 7 years!  I'm soooo glad I had this surgery!  I've gone from 240 pounds to 199 pounds in about 2 months!  Some days it seems slow but, when you say 41 pounds in 2 months you i realize how much that really is!  As soon as I figure out how to post pictures I'll get some up on here!
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202

Jan 07, 2010

I've been sticking to the "plan" pretty well the last week or so.  I feel like i'm back on track.  I currently weigh in at 202.  Hoping to see 199 this month!!!  That should be pretty achievable.  Life is hectic as usual.  I'm in the process of going back to school and moving all at the same time.  Classes start in 2 weeks.  I'm a little nervous (i've been out of school for a few years).  But, couldn't be a better time to do it.  I'm in the new me phase of life.  Had a mini wow yesterday.  I fit into a pair of jeans that I have held onto.  They are a size 20 and actually when I hit 210 they were still a little tight around the waist (i have a huge tummy) even though loose everywhere else.  Well I put them on yesterday and they are almost "big" on me.  It's weird as I don't see the weightloss in the mirror but, you can see it in my clothes.  It's fun i'm discovering a wardrobe in my old wardrobe!  I'm starting to think this surgery is really going to work for me.  Everytime I get stuck for a few days I feel like that's it.  I'm not going to lose anymore and then a I drop a few.  I still am struggling to keep from going back to my old ways.  I wan't to snack I want fast food.  Even though i really can't eat that food anymore.  My mind still wants it.  I thought it would be easier than this.  But, i have to remind myself this is a tool not cure all! 
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Slow but steady!

Dec 29, 2009

It's almost the end of December.  I can't believe I'm coming up on my 2 month surgiversary in a few weeks!  So far I've lost 35 pounds.  It's slow but, steady.  I cannot complain.  I keep reminding myself where I'll be next November!  The holidays have been challenging.  I honestly already really got off track.  I discovered that I could taste sweet things and I did.  and not just once but, many times.  I thought I didn't dump till I tried brownies and I had the dump of all dumps!  It lasted several hours and I was in agony.  I'm now scared of sugar!  That's what I needed!!!  In the scheme of things I also wasn't getting in all my protein.  But, yesterday marked the day I got back on track.  No more forgetting vitamins or to track my protein.  I have struggled since the beginning with protein shakes but, that's the only way i'm going to get it all in.  SO, i have some unflavored unjury and i mixed it in a strawberry smoothie last night and it wasn't awful.  I can tolerate it.  I think the protein powder is a mental issue for me...I swear i can taste it!  But, if I can just start by getting one of these in a day and work up to 2 i think i'll be more on track.  Thank God for OH if it weren't for this site I'd be lost.  I check posts daily and search for my concerns.  It's like a bible for weightloss surgery.

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Update

Dec 18, 2009

My scale has been slow moving but, at least it's moving!  I'm down to 209 this morning.  I can't remember even being this weight.  What a great feeling.  Everyday since surgery has been challenging.  I'm about 6 weeks post op.  I need to keep myself busy to stay away from the fridge.  SInce I can't eat much at one sitting...I find myself wanting to snack frequently!.  Terrible I know.  My biggest problems right now is that I try to eat too fast.  It's almost inevitable I do it just about every day.  And everyday my pouch reminds me how stupid of a decision that was!  I'm learning though.  I guess that's what this is all about.  I also, have to really struggle to keep from drinking with my meals.  It feels natural to have something to drink while I'm eating.  I have to set the glass away from the table.  Then I'll sit and watch the clock when I'm finished eating!!  I ran into a girl I used to work with yesterday and she goes "wow you've lost some weight!"  I can't help but, feel thrilled.  While everyday has its ups and downs...I'm starting to truly feel that I made the right decision to have this surgery!
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13 days post op

Nov 25, 2009

I'm happy to report i'm feeling good.  The first week was hell.  But, it has gotten much better.  I'm now eating a variety of pureed foods and feeling much better.   The only downfall is i've been stuck now with my weight.  It hasn't dropped in 5 days.  I have lost a total of 26 pounds since the start of the pre op diet (nov 1st).  But, since I 've started eating food i'm kind of stuck.  It's very frustrating.  I just hope the scale starts moving again!  Overall, eating hasn't been too challenging.  I'm struggling a bit with "head hunger."  I feel like i'm starving sometimes.  But, when I actually eat it's probably not totaling more than 2-3 oz of food!  If i push the food a little I get terrible pain in my chest.  Which i'm sure is my pouch saying "STOP EATING!"  I have had one episode where some scrambled egg felt stuck.  I was eating it to fast.  I just have to keep reminding myself to slow down. 

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