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4 1/2 months out and down 60 lbs.
Aug 12, 2010
Well here I am again with my monthly update. On August 26th it will be 5 months since I've had my surgery and I'm down 60lbs as of this morning!
I must admit, it's hard most of the times having the sleeve(I call her Silvia) since I'm not hungry the majority of the time. I have to force myself to eat...really. The food I use to like disgust me; I waste a lot of money when I do go to a restaurant because I throw out the majority of the meal. Some people have told me to keep the food for later, but it's that's same attitude, "Hoarding Food", that got me where I was. I politely decline and say, "it's just food."
I'm ashamed to admit that when I see people really overweight I want to approach them and tell them about my sleeve. If I'm out a restaurant I shake my head in disgust at the amount of food people eat. But then I remember that was me...an appetizer, a salad, my main course, dessert and two drinks. Wow, that's a lot of food.
I crave my protein shakes and basically live off them. I exercise... I try to exercise often.
My doctor insist I work with a nutritionist to find nutritional meals to eat. I've told him, it's not the meals, I'm just not hungry. He has refused to see me again until I've seen one. So, I'm searching the area for one that has worked with WLS patients.
I've already donated 6 trash bags full of clothes and 16 pairs of shoes (my feet lost weight!!!!
). I gave away the clothes to confirm that I am NOT going back there EVER again!!
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I must admit, it's hard most of the times having the sleeve(I call her Silvia) since I'm not hungry the majority of the time. I have to force myself to eat...really. The food I use to like disgust me; I waste a lot of money when I do go to a restaurant because I throw out the majority of the meal. Some people have told me to keep the food for later, but it's that's same attitude, "Hoarding Food", that got me where I was. I politely decline and say, "it's just food."
I'm ashamed to admit that when I see people really overweight I want to approach them and tell them about my sleeve. If I'm out a restaurant I shake my head in disgust at the amount of food people eat. But then I remember that was me...an appetizer, a salad, my main course, dessert and two drinks. Wow, that's a lot of food.
I crave my protein shakes and basically live off them. I exercise... I try to exercise often.
My doctor insist I work with a nutritionist to find nutritional meals to eat. I've told him, it's not the meals, I'm just not hungry. He has refused to see me again until I've seen one. So, I'm searching the area for one that has worked with WLS patients.
I've already donated 6 trash bags full of clothes and 16 pairs of shoes (my feet lost weight!!!!
). I gave away the clothes to confirm that I am NOT going back there EVER again!!6 More pounds to Onederland!!
May 13, 2010
My sleeve is my new BFF!!!. Even when my eyes are bigger than my stomach or I make a bad choice in the amount of food I buy, my BFF will not let me side step my WL goal. "She" makes sure I eat a resonable amount and lets me know when enough is enough! Isn't that what a BFF is suppose to do? Strangely, my BFF talks to my brain and encourages me to exercise on a daily basis, no weekends off. Oh, if I had met her years ago, life would have been much happier; no tears while standing in my closet trying to find something to wear...that would fit. I would have attended more social events and enjoyed life in the daylight, not waiting until dark before venturing out.
It's me and you girl, from her on out I will honor you and appreciate you being a part of my life.
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It's me and you girl, from her on out I will honor you and appreciate you being a part of my life.
Sleeving is good
Apr 17, 2010
I'm 3 weeks out since my surgery and have lost 15 lbs.
Of course I would have lost more if had stuck with the post surgery diet. I did almost two weeks of liquids, high protein drinks, and vitamins and then my Birthday came. 
I broke my diet but carefully chewed my food. I found I got miserably full after three bites. The weight stilled came off, but in ounces instead of pounds. I'm getting back on track this weekend.
I feel incredible good. I went back to work exactly 1 week after the surgery. I had a little leaking the first day but I think it was because I had my stockings and Spanx on over my stomach.
Other than that I feel like the energizer bunny.
I started last Wednesday with the exercise. My goal is to do it twice a day...yeah, who am I kidding, but I'll aim for it.
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Of course I would have lost more if had stuck with the post surgery diet. I did almost two weeks of liquids, high protein drinks, and vitamins and then my Birthday came. I broke my diet but carefully chewed my food. I found I got miserably full after three bites. The weight stilled came off, but in ounces instead of pounds. I'm getting back on track this weekend. I feel incredible good. I went back to work exactly 1 week after the surgery. I had a little leaking the first day but I think it was because I had my stockings and Spanx on over my stomach.
Other than that I feel like the energizer bunny. I started last Wednesday with the exercise. My goal is to do it twice a day...yeah, who am I kidding, but I'll aim for it.
21 days and nights
Mar 06, 2010
There are 21 days left until my surgery and I feel like I've been paroled but awaiting release. The days aren't going quick enough but I try to focus on work to keep me from getting too anxious.
The weather will be warm soon and it will be harder to hide my weight under the suit coats. I wonder how much weight I can loose before the summer? I have big conference to attend this June and I am looking forward to being at least 30 lbs. lighter.
Let's see...I bought my scale, I have cases of Myoplex chocolate protein shakes (45gr), I have Isopure flavored protein drinks(yucky!!!!!but 17gr a bottle), applesauce, broth, Nectar, and Greek yogurt. I already have my small suitcase packed and hiding under the bed.
Come on time! pass on.
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The weather will be warm soon and it will be harder to hide my weight under the suit coats. I wonder how much weight I can loose before the summer? I have big conference to attend this June and I am looking forward to being at least 30 lbs. lighter.
Let's see...I bought my scale, I have cases of Myoplex chocolate protein shakes (45gr), I have Isopure flavored protein drinks(yucky!!!!!but 17gr a bottle), applesauce, broth, Nectar, and Greek yogurt. I already have my small suitcase packed and hiding under the bed.
Come on time! pass on.
About Me
Danbury, CT
Location
30.0
BMI
Surgery
03/26/2010
Surgery Date
Jan 22, 2010
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