A New Year, A New Me

Dec 29, 2008

It has been forever since I posted. i am doing great! I am able to wear misses sizes and can shop in regular stores. i am currenty wearing a 14/16. Life is good. I am also training to run a half marathon. Only 22 more days! I'd couldn't even do1.5 miles and now I am up to running 12 miles. I am slow but I am running. I would like to drop another 10 pounds before the marathon but that would mean I need to stop grazing and snacking. Easier said then done! i will do it! I am so close to onderland it is not even funny. this year I will get and stay under 200!
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Four months out

Mar 22, 2007

Well it has been four months.  Things are going well.  I am almost at my sweet spot.  I am thinking another small tweak will be it.  I can definitely feel restriction.  I have 2.5 in my 4cc band.  I am thinking I will ask for another .1cc on the 4th when I go in for a fill.  I am down about 35 pounds.   I have gone for a 26 bottom to a 22 and a 24 to to an 18/20.  I can definitely see it in my clothes.  They are starting to get too big!  I am having a hard time justifying buying clothes when I know I will only get smaller.  We went on a cruise last week and I can see a difference in my pictures.  I like what I see but still see how much more work I have left to go.  I am trying hard to rededicate myself.  I will get to the gym more and make better food choices.  It's is a learning game!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Dec 06, 2006

Well, I had my first fill on the 5th of December.  It was not bad at all.  Connie couldn't find the port but Dr. Wilson came in and hit it the first time.  I guess he remembered where he put it! I do have to say that Connie had a bit gentler touch.  I didn't feel the fill right away but later that evening when I got home, it felt really tight.  It has loosened up a bit.  I am definitely afraid to test it so I am being good and eating small portions of protein first then my veggies!  This week has been hectic and I haven't been able to hit the gym but I WILL make it a priority next week!  On a side note, I weighed in at the doctors office on Tuesday and weighed 274 ( I was retaining water, TOM).  I weighed in this morning and weighed 266!  Two more pounds and I will weigh what I weighed when I got pregnant with my first child but more importatnly, I will weigh less than my husband!  I have never weighed less than him!!!

December, here I come!

Nov 30, 2006

Well, it's been almost three weeks.  I am doing pretty well except for the fact that I am starting to get a bit hungry.  I guess all the swelling has gone down.  I am going for my 3 week post op appointment next week and hopefully a flll.  I talked with Connie via email and she said I am ready for a fill.  Thank God!  I am not going to go into the Christmas holiday season unfilled!  This will hopefully be my last Christmas as a fat person!  Even though I am eating more, I am still keeping about 12 pounds off.  i have been going to the gym every day.  i don;t have much stamina but have been trying to get at least a mile to amile and a half in each day.  Water intake is pretty good.  i am dealing with head hunger and boredom eating right now.  I need to learn to eat only when I am hungry.  Easier said than done!  It's a learning process! 

One week down!

Nov 19, 2006

I made it through the first week.  I am a little too adventurous and have tried a few too many foods already.  I am relieved to say that the tool works!  Even though I am unfilled, I still can not eat very much!  I feel miserable if I do!  Tomorrow it is back to basics for me.  Liquids all day and pureed for dinner!  I did step on the scale and drumroll, please....... 269!  That's right folks, 15 pounds gone!  It is hard to believe!  I am four pounds away from my pre baby weight!  I want to be there by the end of the week.  I am headed to the gym tomorrow to walk on the treadmill.  I am upping my liquids and protein.  Hopefully that will help too! 

I'm a Loser!

Nov 16, 2006

Well guys- I made it through surgery without a hitch.  i am feeling better each day.  I am 3 days post op and feel great.  I am a little tired but not really hungry at all.  I 've been trying to get all of my water in but it is hard!  I did cheat my liquid diet today and had one Chik Fil A nugget.  I couldn't believe that it filled me up!  I am back on liquids and will stay that way until Sunday then I move to pureed food.  I stepped on the scale at school today and weoghed in at 276.  that's 8 lbs down!  Gotta run!

Tomorrow is the big day!

Nov 12, 2006

Tomorrow is my big day.  I am excited!  I know Dr. Wilson is an excellent surgeon and I am in very capable hands.  I had a bit of the jitters last night but woke up with a sense of calm and peace about my decision.  I am doing this so I can be around a long time for my kids and also to be healthy!  I did really well on my liquid pre op diet!  I think I have lost about 7 lbs.  We will see tomorrow at the official weigh in at the hospital.  I've got to run and get my boys ready to leave with my mom for the night!  See you on the losing side!

One Week to go

Nov 03, 2006

Well, time is flying!  I only have a little over a week until surgery day.  I have my pre op on Tuesday.  I really want to try to lose a few pounds before I see Dr. Wilson.   I will really try to hit the gym this week and drink lots of water.  I have been pretty proud of myself for not having a million last dinners!  We are going out on Sunday to celebrate my DH's bday and have a last meal!  I'll post after my pre-op!

Houston, We have Approval

Oct 27, 2006

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I received the appeal letter last night.  They reversed the appeal and approved my surgery.  I faxed it to the Dr's office today and she called me back within the hour!  I LOVE Connie and all of Dr. Wilson's staff!  I will be having Lap Band surgery on November 13!  That's two weeks from now!  I can hardly believe it!

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Katy, TX
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11/13/2006
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Feb 07, 2006
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