Laurien G.
What a day!
Sep 13, 2007
He's happy about it but confused about what to do when bedtime comes around. Naptime he's fine with but for some reason nighttime is a challenge. So I slept in today (on the couch) while my son had his breakfast and watched his requested 30 minutes of VeggieTales. I have to admit it was hard to wake up but having a little person climb on top of you seems to do just the trick! Later on during the morning we heard gushing water somewhere in the house! I checked all the water connections in the house. And just as I was hanging up from a phone call found the source of the water: an outdoor faucet connection (that we didn't even know about) that was on! Who and why would someone turn it on? After solving the problem, all was better but then it was naptime. I was praying for a less stressful battle and indeed it was. A few minutes later, Bariatric Radio was on (http://wwww.bariatricradio.com). I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL!!! I don't know why but for some reason I felt urged to call in and I did!
That's a HUGE accomplishment for me because I'm extremely shy and quiet. But behind a screen I'm more myself. I'll be posting the link to my call after it is archived on the main website. My question was regarding obese parents and its affect on their children.
During my wait to get on the air I checked my TriWest Insurance email and saw my official approval for surery. Looking at it made me thing: MY GOODNESS! THIS IS IT! THERE'S NO TURNING BACK NOW." For me, it was very encouraging because I'm been battling the scale all week.
I can't get the scale to budge for anything in the world! And yes I've been physically active, but has been limited because of joint pain (one of the reasons I'm having surgery). I just can't believe I'm only 24 years old and already complaining about joint pains. My mom and grandfather do that...NOT ME! I'd really appreciate any suggestions for boosting weight loss in a short period of time. My pre-op appointment is Oct. 3rd and my mom is flying in a week after that. I hope to get some advice from my support group tonight.
REMINDER TO ALL CHOMP WLS patients: September's support group meets tonight at 6:30pm in the conference room! See ya there!!
Love to all my OH FamilyTop 50 Personal Mini Goals
Sep 09, 2007
My top 50 Personal Mini Goals during my weight loss process. I want to be able to...
1. Shop in the regular part of the store for clothes
2. Fit comfortably in an airplane seat without extension belt
3.Cross my legs completely while sitting
4. Weigh less than my husband
5. Not feel my ankles ache
6. Not feel my knees ache
7. Wear heels for longer than 30 minutes, comfortably
8. Feel comfortable with my photo being taken
9. Not feel back pain
10. Have real energy
11. Cross the threshold of our house with my husband carrying me
12. Keep up with my son
13. Run with my husband
14. Fit comfortably in the bathtub
15. To be able to fully wrap myself in a regular-sized bath towel
16. Wear underwear that doesn't resemble a parachute
17. Not have a double chin
18. To reach high school weight of 199 lbs.
19. Fit into a standard restaurant booth
20. Reach high school size of 16/18
21. Feel my collarbones
22. Feel my ribs
23. Wear a bathing suit
24. Wear a bikini (not in public)
25. Feel truly comfortable during sex
26. Take off my own bra from behind
27. Bending down without having to think about how I'm going to get up
28. No longer pulling my t-shirt down whenever I get up
29. Not recognized by close friend or family member
30. No longer have body rashes
31. Not have a fear of falling and not being able to get up
32. Hear catcalls from strangers
33. No longer embarrass my family
34. No longer be a borderline diabetic
35. Force myself to eat because I have to for nutrition
36. Enjoy working out
37. Be able to wear my mom's clothing
38. Have my husband hug me and be able to link his fingers together
39. Not having the fear of dying in my sleep
40. Feel confident
41. Truly feeling HEALTHY
42. Moving without fear of knocking everything over
43. Hearing my husband say "You're sexy" and agreeing
44. Never wanting to eat like I used to
45. Achieving a healthy pregnancy
46. Eat at a restaurant like a normal (average weight) person
47. Fit into old clothes in storage closet
48. Buy new FASHIONABLE (NOT COMFORTABLE) WARDROBE
49. Feel comfortable in my new body
50. Go on our first date...again...the way I REALLY wanted it to be
Nighttime munchies
Sep 06, 2007
I'm back on my recommending eating plan after taking a unnecessary break earlier this week due to family issues, etc. Basically I was staying up with my husband while he studied for his advancement exam and I of course did what do we do when we stay up?--We snack. So I snacked away have of my weight loss, which according to my surgeon on the 29th was actually only 7 lbs.! Apparently my scale is VERY nice! So hint, hint, mom, guess what I want for Christmas. So I justified it by saying I was being supportive of my husband when he needed me, when in fact I was using his need to stay up as an opportunity to raid the frige with every bit of my being.
Okay people, I'd better go to bed. I'm exhausted and as you saw in my earlier post, I've got quite a day ahead of me. Come back later and check the ticker on my site for the countdown update.
And my fellow OH members remember...
Don't let the nighttime munchies munch on you.
Bite 'em back! And be sure to get your water in for the day!
There's always tomorrow
Sep 06, 2007
Which individuals have other members told about their surgery?
I'm Back
Sep 05, 2007
Still no "official" date
Aug 30, 2007
Curious how my appointment yesterday??? I still don't have an "official" date but my surgeon's staff said it would either Sept. 30 or sooner! How crazy is that?!? I didn't think it would be that soon.
Appt. with Surgeon
Aug 29, 2007
I know I shouldn't be nervous, but I am. Below are some images I found online that were all too interesting.
Pre-Surgery Goal Weight
Aug 25, 2007
WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's going to be a great weekend.
Learning about myself
Aug 24, 2007
Yesterday was a day that I won't forget. I haven't had "bad carbs" in the last three weeks and yesterday I had some for lunch with my son...and boy did I feel it two hours later! I was queasy, irritable and extremely tired. I could have truly gone to sleep for the night!
When I woke up this morning I realized something significant: my morning sleepiness was gone. It used to be that when I woke up in the morning, I would still be so tired that I'd take an hour nap in the morning on the couch not long after waking up. But the last few days, I haven't had to! It's been a personal goal achieved.
So if you've checked out my ticker lately you'll see that I've lost a significant amount of weight, especially for only 3 weeks. I have to say it's because of limiting my daily calorie intake to 1200-1400 vs. 3000 calories a day and incorporating 30 minutes of daily exercise (most of the time led by my energetic 21 month old). And any moms out there with young kids, here's a tip if you ever have trouble getting your exercise routine to a higher level: let your little one lead you. For instance, when I used to go walking, I'd push my son in a stroller. Now I put a walking leash on him and he sets the walking pace, which is definitely faster than my own (he loves to RUN)!!! Today is going to be a little more difficult to get active because it's really cold outside. But we'll just bundle up tight and go outside. We LOVE playing outside!
Oh and I forgot, I found this photo that really reminds me of myself. Tell me what you think:
Breakthrough
Aug 23, 2007
Today was the breakthrough...I'm down 2.5 lbs this morning, bringing my total weight loss to 11 lbs. Now, just to maintain that for 6 days (until my appt. with my doctor)!!! I'll do my best.
I attended CHOMP(Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula)'s advanced gastric bypass support group. It was very informative, especially since members of this group have had their surgery 12 or more months ago. The main topic of discussion was overcoming snacking. One important thing I learned is that if you're snacking or having "cravings" it is probably due to dehydration. The dietician suggested drinking a glass of water and then waiting a little while to see if your "hunger" subsides. I tried it earlier today and it does work. The topic of discussion is how do you deal with foods that your body may or may not handle. For instance, one woman said that she treats sugar as if it were cigarettes (she's an ex-smoker), she avoids it like the plague.
We finally decided to go on vacation...after not having one this summer and our last one being early January. We're going home for Christmas and New Year's!!!
