Tammie R.
12 Weeks Out - 32lbs Lighter
Jul 24, 2007
Hi Everyone,
It's been awhile since I've update this blog so I thought I better do so.
I'm currently down 32 lbs from my operation weight. I can totally feel the difference even though it may not necessarily show. I can tell the difference between my calf adnd ankle now. No more 'cankles'!!!
There has been some challenges. I've gone to a couple of food festivals this summer and believe me it was HARD!!! Who can pass up 'deep fried Snickers'. Now I ask you - WHO???
I've been excerising a lot but I can't seem to get rid of these darn 'bat wing' underarms. Hopefully they will go away with time... and a lot of pull-ups!!!
Overall, I'm really glad I did this. I would hate to think what I would look like if I hadn't.
Probably '32 lbs heavier'!!!!
It's been awhile since I've update this blog so I thought I better do so.
I'm currently down 32 lbs from my operation weight. I can totally feel the difference even though it may not necessarily show. I can tell the difference between my calf adnd ankle now. No more 'cankles'!!!
There has been some challenges. I've gone to a couple of food festivals this summer and believe me it was HARD!!! Who can pass up 'deep fried Snickers'. Now I ask you - WHO???
I've been excerising a lot but I can't seem to get rid of these darn 'bat wing' underarms. Hopefully they will go away with time... and a lot of pull-ups!!!
Overall, I'm really glad I did this. I would hate to think what I would look like if I hadn't.
Probably '32 lbs heavier'!!!!
Had my first fill...
Jun 21, 2007
I had my first fill yesterday. It took longer for me to find a parking space then it did for the doc to do the fill!!! 
I wish I would have eaten before because I'm 'starvin' now. My stomach keeps rumbling but I'm not hungry. The nurse said it's normal, gosh I hope so...
I wish I would have eaten before because I'm 'starvin' now. My stomach keeps rumbling but I'm not hungry. The nurse said it's normal, gosh I hope so...
Getting Ready for 1st Fill
Jun 12, 2007
My first fill is coming up in one week. So far my weight loss (to me) is fairly slow. I have only lost 18 lbs in the first 4 weeks. I know, I know, I should be patient but I'm ready for my new bikini 
!!!
Just kiddin'.
My doctor says that my weight loss is good so far and that I should really expect to see more loss after the first fill. I'm starting my 'normal' diet.
It is amazing how different my eating habits have changed. This past Memorial Day weekend, my husband and I attended the Taste of Cincinnati (food festival)
. Usually, I would have tasted food from every booth. Instead, I didn't eat anything deep fried (which eliminated half the booths!!). There was a place that served chocolate covered fresh fruit. I was able to get the fruit without the chocolate. There was also a both that had an award winning grilled chicken marsala. I was able to get the grilled chicken without the sauce!!!! I did splurge and ate 1-rib (I couldn't resist - I had my husband eat the rest of the serving).
Even at home I've changed my eating habits. I use children size plates and bowls to eat from. This way my portions look 'normal' in ths smaller dishes. I am also trying to limit the amount of food I keep around the house. That does mean going to the grocery store more often but I don't snack as much either.
My husband has been beyond great during all this. He is even working on his eating habits. This week we started working out together!!!
I'm excited about having my first fill. According to my doctor, that should be when the weight really starts falling off. Cross your fingers...
!!! Just kiddin'.
My doctor says that my weight loss is good so far and that I should really expect to see more loss after the first fill. I'm starting my 'normal' diet.
It is amazing how different my eating habits have changed. This past Memorial Day weekend, my husband and I attended the Taste of Cincinnati (food festival)
. Usually, I would have tasted food from every booth. Instead, I didn't eat anything deep fried (which eliminated half the booths!!). There was a place that served chocolate covered fresh fruit. I was able to get the fruit without the chocolate. There was also a both that had an award winning grilled chicken marsala. I was able to get the grilled chicken without the sauce!!!! I did splurge and ate 1-rib (I couldn't resist - I had my husband eat the rest of the serving).Even at home I've changed my eating habits. I use children size plates and bowls to eat from. This way my portions look 'normal' in ths smaller dishes. I am also trying to limit the amount of food I keep around the house. That does mean going to the grocery store more often but I don't snack as much either.
My husband has been beyond great during all this. He is even working on his eating habits. This week we started working out together!!!
I'm excited about having my first fill. According to my doctor, that should be when the weight really starts falling off. Cross your fingers...
1 Week Out and doing Fine...so far!!!
May 10, 2007
Hey Everybody,
I'm 8 days out from my lapband surgery and so far so good. I'm still working the 'full liquid diet' and hating it. :-). I tried to eat some cream of wheat and was full after 3 teaspoons. I couldn't believe it. My incisions are itching like crazy!!!! Hopefully that will go away soon. Tonight I'm meeting my girlfriends to celebrate someone's birthday. I plan to bring my own protein drink - how fun!! Wish me luck!!
I'm 8 days out from my lapband surgery and so far so good. I'm still working the 'full liquid diet' and hating it. :-). I tried to eat some cream of wheat and was full after 3 teaspoons. I couldn't believe it. My incisions are itching like crazy!!!! Hopefully that will go away soon. Tonight I'm meeting my girlfriends to celebrate someone's birthday. I plan to bring my own protein drink - how fun!! Wish me luck!!
