Rebecca (Becky) A.

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Saw my PCP today.  My blood pressure was 110/70.  It was 110/62 when I saw Dr. Juarez on 20 Feb 07.  My PCP agreed to let me take a BP pill every other day and come back in two weeks to get it checked again.  I also told him about having a period after going 14 months without one.  He was a little concerned so to be on the safe side I am having a pelvic ultrasound tomorrow and have an appointment with a GYN next week.

I have also been having a lot of pain in my left shoulder.  I have put it off for months now because I wanted to get the Gastric By-pass surgery done first.  The pain has become unbearable.  I am getting my shoulder xray'd and then I have an appoinment with the ortho surgeon on Friday.  Did I mention I have lab work to do too????  Busy two weeks for me.......but worth it.  

My weight was 218 today.

Saw Dr. Juarez yesterday and he was pleased with my 61 pound weight loss.  It is still fluctuating and he suggested that I exercise more and journal my food intake so that I can account for the calories I am taking in.  I should take in 800-1000 calories per day.  I am able to eat anything that my stomach can tolerate now, watching carbs and sugar intake.  I can also drink decaf as long as I get in the 64 oz of water per day as to not get dehydrated.  The best news of all was that my blood pressure was 109/62 and Dr. Juarez feels that I can go off my medicine now.  Have to see my primary care to discuss this.

After over a year of not having a period it showed up yesterday.  What is up with that?????  Must be all those new hormones in my system after the surgery.  Something to discuss with my doctor next week.

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Nothing much new to report.  I was able to get my body into a size 18 Misses clothing.  That was a WOW moment for me.  No more women's sizes will be great.  I have not been asked what I would like for Valentine's day, but an engagement ring and a proposal would be lovely!!!!!  I would also like the new CD from Corrine Bailey Rae or Los Lonely Boys.  I don't ask for clothes right now.

I have an appointment with Dr. Juarez next week so I am looking forward to that and getting an official weigh-in at 5 1/2 months post-op.  I will post about the appointment next week.  

Enjoy the "love" day.
                 

Another busy weekend and another WOW moment.  I am down 62 pounds  now and my other half decided it was time for a new pair of slacks.  We went shopping and I fit into a pair of 16WP slacks.  I also found a pretty blouse with puff 3/4 length sleeves in a size XL.  It even has darts at the waist front and back.  I still find it hard to believe that still weighing over 200, I can fit into that size.

Finally the weight is falling off again.  I have my morning protein shake; start drinking it at 0630 and don't finish it until 0800.  I just can't eat breakfast after that, but eat lunch at 1100.  So now I am having a small snack mid afternoon and then dinner about 5 p.m.  It seems to be working for me because I am down 6 more pounds.

It has been a little over two weeks now and I have not lost a pound.  My scales keeps going up and down 2 pounds.   I have added salad to my menu now.  It sure does taste good.  I made the pecan pie on baratriceating.com and it was delicous.  However, my tummy was not ready for it yet.  I ate a very small slice but it was just too much for me.  I did not get sick to my stomach; I just did not feel well afterward.  

I need to get out and walk more.  It has been so windy and cold here in southern Arizona.  It is hard to believe.   I am suffering from the cold too.  I never use to be cold but now I am freezing all the time.

The new year has begun as some past new years......I am sick.  I have had a cough, runny nose, etc. for over a week now.  On the up side, I have lost 55 pounds since surgery.  This Friday is the beginning of the ObesityHelp Conference here and I am hoping to be able to participate in the Sabino Canyon moonlight walk.  Should be a fun time and a time to meet others from the area who have had the surgery.

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I am really behind on posting here.  Let me get you all up to date.  I have lost 44 pounds so far since surgery.  If it weren't for my belly I could wear a size 18W pants.  It is just so amazing to me that I am now under 240 pounds.  I can even cross my legs and do so many things I could not do even four months ago.  I get so much more energy everyday and want to get out and do things.  I cannot wait till the weather warms up again so I can go outside and plant some beautiful flowers in my garden.

I am feeling better and better everyday.  I have not had any problems with foods for a couple of weeks now.  As of yesterday I have lost 34 pounds since surgery.  I have gone down from a 3X to a 2X and from a size 26 pants to a 22.  The pants are still a little tight around the waist and I would probably wear an even smaller size if not for that.  Life is good.