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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
7 month update
Dec 15, 2008
Six Month Check-up
Nov 13, 2008
Seems nothing is going right
Aug 28, 2008
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
1 week post op visit
May 15, 2008
Home from surgery
May 08, 2008