10 month update

Mar 14, 2009

It has been a good while since I've updated. I am down to 140lbs and wearing a 6-7 size pants. I had my checkup with Dr. Scott last month and I'm sorry to say that I was not impressed. This was the first time that I had seen him although, he acted as if he had been seeing me the entire time. Of course he praised my accomplishments and said that I was more like 18 months out rather than 9. However, he told me that I wouldn't lose but 5 lbs til my next visit I really didn't like that comment so being me I decided to prove him wrong I have started a cardiovascular and strenghtening workout 4 days a week through my local hospital and boy are my butt cheeks and arms sore  but I guess thats a good thing cause I have never been blessed with a butt so maybe the burn means I'll soon have somewhat of a hump. I am doing this program with a friend who will having surgery in May so we are helping each other which I think is great! I still need to brush up on my eating habits since it seems I am all over SC doing clinicals during the week I don't have a lot of time to think about what I am eating for that matter I don't have much time to eat period. But..I did buy healthy at the grocery store in hopes that the few short hours I am home during the day I can get in some good protein. School is going great other than I stay so tired all the time. But on the bright side there is only a half of the semester left then I'll get a 3 week break until summer semester begins. I am going back to work on the weekends which will bring even more stress but you gotta do what cha gotta do. Besides I love money and with the economy the way it is I really have no other choice. I would also like to say to all of my friends that I have been keeping up with your progresses and you all are doing great and you look fabulous and I am so jealous. It seems like I am behind all of you but I hope by my next update I'll have caught up..............Until next time

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7 month update

Dec 15, 2008

Ok, as ususal I have prcrastinated(sp?) about putting up new photos but.....I have finally gotten around to it. I have finally am through with this semester and the pressure is off for a few weeks until next semester..Whoohoo..I am now down to 150 and I am hoping to lose a few more before the next semester starts. I feel so bad cause all of my friends that had surgery right before or after me has almost made it to their goal weight and I still have 15 to go for Dr. B and 20 for me but I WILL GET THERE! Anyway I guess thats it for now but I hope to see some of you at group now that I have a few weeks I do plan to attend one or two..............

Six Month Check-up

Nov 13, 2008

Well as usual I have procrastanated(SP?) about updating but I am finally here. Last Friday the 7th I had my 6 month check-up. I was so afraid that Dr. B was gonna give me a hard time but to my surprise he was very pleased with my progress.  My measurements went from 46 waist to a 33 and hips went from 52 to 40. My weight loss has REALLY slowed down I still weigh 155 so I hope that by Feb. my next Dr. visit I can atleast be down 10 more lbs. I am wearing a size 8 so I guess I haven't got too much to complain about. School is going well much better than I had anticipated, I'm making better grades than I ever have. And....there is only 4 weeks left in this semester and I will be so HAPPY when I can take a 5 week break. I am gonna spend all that time on myself. Exercising, and getting my eating habits back on track. I miss all of you so much. I hope that while I'm on Christmas break I can come to groups b/c I really need them. Well I guess thats all for now, I hope to post some new pics this weekend........

Seems nothing is going right

Aug 28, 2008

I haven't updated in a while because it seems that since my 3 month check up with Dr. B everything has went down hill. First of all let me say that I REALLY miss all of you. So here goes..After being in the nursing program all this time I was informed just days before school started that I would not be able to attend this semester because I made a 74.9 in one of my classes and you have to make a 75 (1 tenth) needless to say I was VERY upset. So that meant that I would have to make it up n the spring. Which also meant that I would have to start paying back my student loans immediatly(sp?) with no job. (yeah right). So as usual in Connie fashion I didn't take it laying down first I went and got a job (got lucky) then I went straight to the school and changed my major to Respiratory Therapy which fixed the problem. So far I don't know if I will like it but atleast I can say I tried and if I do not like it I can start over again in the spring with the ADN. When I changed my major my classes drastically changed I now go to school two days a week Tuesdays and Thursdays with Tuesday being my longest day 8-6 and October 16th I will start clinicals 7-1 on Weds, my point being that it leaves me with no time for support groups and I REALLY need them. On top of all of this I have only lost 2lbs in a month. and.......for the last 2 weeks everything that I eat has made me sick. I do not throw up just get the heaves and the foamies. I know that I haven't been eating right with all the runnig here and there lately so I hope it is just that and not a stricture, I say that because I can eat soup with no problem but nothing really solid. I have been so busy with school, kids, job, home etc that I can't even figure out what it is. I just haven't had time to try to figure it out I have just decided to stick with slider foods. I really feel like mentally I am falling apart. I know that if I do not take care of myself that nothing else will matter however, I can't find the time. Everyday it seems to be a new problem and I just have to do whatever it takes to make it thru the moment and get to the next. But.....even though I have only lost 2lbs during this mess I have managed to lose inches cause my 10's fit good now, but I have been too busy to even enjoy it. Hell I just get up throw them on and off I go and sometime during the day I'll think to myself "hey these are fitting well". As you all can see I am a rambling mess. But I have to go to school and I can't just neglect my family so what am I left to do but push on and hope for the best. I have always been one that didn't let too much hold me down but I will admit that I feel as though I am running outta fuel. I know something has to give but when?how?where? I do not know. I am so sorry that I really have nothing to good to talk about but I did need to get it off my chest. I hope that my next update will be much better.

3 Month Dr. Visit

Aug 10, 2008

I had my 3 month visit with Dr. B on the 7th and all went well. He was pleased with my progress, Whoohoo....He said that I was more like 6 months out rather than 3 and that I had lost almost 60% of my weight, so for me that was great news. I am now down to 170lbs. 1 more lb and I'll be in the 160"s whooooo it's been a long time since I've seen that. I also had lunch with Halina, for those of you who know her she is so sweet. and she looks wonderful....She is a beautiful person inside and out. Halina, Barbara K, and Teresa M. should be mascots for Dr. B because the are so disciplined in their quest for good health. I am still in the position where it is hard for me to go to the meetings however I am gonna try to go once a month for the psych meetings.  I really need them and so does my husband it's only been 3 months and he is already freaking out thinking that I am gonna leave him. HA! I am here for the duration I just wish that he would understand that. Oh.....before I forget..lemme tell ya that while I was in Greenville I went shopping and guess what size pants I bought.......10.........do you see that a size 10......I'll admit they are a little tight but I still got in em.....before a 10 would barely fit my leg nonetheless go over this gut so I am thrilled........I will update again soon.........


Been a while

Jul 16, 2008

It's been a while since I have updated so I thought I'd better get on here and let you guys in on whats been going on. I am 2 1/2 months out and I am now down to 178lbs. I have been eating like I'm supposed to although I was outta vitamins for a week Wal greens hasn't had any for weeks and I had to drive to Greenville today to get some. Other than that I have been doing great the last few weeks. I thought that when the summer semester ended July 2nd that I'd get a break and be able to attend group but so far I have been more busy than before. I hope to get to group next Tuesday and I look forward to seeing all of you. Now that I have lost a good amount I am finding that I wanna eat what the family is eating, I guess that all of you post -ops can understand. It is really  hard to cook just for yourself. I am now on a mission to find some food that is quick and easy and JUST FOR ME! I do not want to neglect my new tool. I have my 3month visit with Dr. Bour Aug 6th and I'll update again then.............


Broke my stall

Jun 26, 2008

Sorry that it has been a month since I have updated but school has been hectic. But......I only have 3 days left in this semester. WHOOHOO.....Now to get to my update. For the last three weeks I have been stuck at 188. I was beginning to believe that I would be stuck there forever. But.....when I went for my final diet stage with Michelle Tuesday she informed me that I had to eat more. Since I had started school I have neglected my pouch of nutrients. My class is 6 hours long and I would eat before I left and then come home and go to bed. So I was only eating 2x a day. After meeting with Michelle I followed her advice and I finally broke my stall.....whoohoo I am now at 187 I know it may only be 1lb but for three weeks I would have given my eye teeth for that 1lb. I had lost so quickly to begin with I just took for granted that I would continue to lose without effort. NOT! I have to remember that this is a tool and not a miracle. It just goes to show how important the support groups really are. Since I started this semester(right after surgery) I have been unable to attend the post op groups. I am really looking forward to the new classes beginning July 1st, they are at a more covenant time and I will be able to attend more often. Besides I really miss all of my OH friends. Without all of you I do not know where I would be right now. Next Sunday I will be 2 months out and I'll update again.


Pureed Food

May 27, 2008

Hello sistas, I have not updated much due to I just haven't felt very well. Well not that I haven't felt well but that I haven't had much energy. So...as of today I am on pureed food whoohoo I really hate the vreamed soup deal. All I can say to that is Thanks God for unjury! When I weighed in today I had lost 3 more lbs so I am about 25 since surgery! BATHING SUIT HERE I COME! I even bought a GET THIS.........SIZE 16 shorts whoohoo..............Whattchall think about that sistas! So now I really do feel like I am on the losers bench! Well I guess I'll go for now but I'll update again soon.

1 week post op visit

May 15, 2008

Well......it went great! Although, I wasn't too impressed with the new diet. It's almost the same as the last week excet for strained cream soup. But thats better than nothing. Now to get to the good part in 7 days I had lost 17lbs. They said that was a little much but it's because I wasn't getting in enough protein. Whatever the reason I'm happy with that. I bought some pre-mixed protein drinks and they are much better. So maybe I can get in a ittle more than I was. As far as pain I have had very little pain. Other than being able to see 5 of my incisions I do not know their even there. But the drain site hurts and Katie said it would until it was removed. It feels like the stitches are pulling..... ouch. I have to do more on my treadmill I have been on the go since the day after  I got home. I know I need to slow down but I just hate laying around. The weather is so beautiful today I am just trying to figure out what to to for the day. It's too pretty to sit inside. I just want to live life to the fullest now. It has been so long since I felt good enough or had enough confidence to go do things. Well I guess thats it until next week............

Home from surgery

May 08, 2008

Ok so I will be the first to admit it wasn't near as bad as I had thought.  Once I was given versed in the out-patient room I don't remember anything except waking up with my tummy hurting. And to be honest that wasn't even that bad either. My best friend said that I was a hand full that first night wanting to get up and down. Oh well I was in lala land and I don't remember so it doesn't count. lol Now let me tell ya about the most wonderful thing that happened. What I can remember anyway. When I first came to this site I found someone who lived close to me and had the same Dr. so I stuck up an OH friendship with her then she told me about her sister. These sisters were doing this together (I thought that was  wonderful) so then I also became friends with her. For some reason I really took to these two and everytime I had a problem I went to typing and they were always right there to rescue me through whatever I was freaking out about. Well anyway when I came outta surgery guess who I seen, Yep those wonderful SISTERS. I seen their sweet faces standing there smiling at me. When I finally came to my senses all my best friend could talk about was those SISTERS. My husband was so impressed with both of em I guess he jyst couldn't believe that someone whom you have only met a few times and only talked to on the internet would come and sit with your family. I really have put these ladies thru hell I was always worried about something but they never let me down they always had a answer. So most of you get an ANGEL and lucky me got TWO! Thank you so much Barbara & Teresa......You two are thye BEST!  

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05/06/2008
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