LooseCannon
Three Months Out Today...and Happy Birthday To Me
May 11, 2008
Three months out. Feeling great. Energy level is throught he roof. THAT is most exciting for me. I love wanting to be on the go all the time, I just wish there was more to do. I'm thinking about finding a job, atleast part time for now, to get back out there interfacing, ya know? I miss working with people and now that my confidence is growing again I'm ready.
The scale said 275 yesterday morning. That's just 16 lbs over the past month. Just? Did I say that? (Total of 61 lbs since surgery on 2/12...108 lbs total since Feb. of last year.) I guess I was expecting to lose at a more rapid pace but I AM LOSING and THAT is the point.
I have been toying with sleeping without my pappy. (CPAP) I took a nap without it...no problem. I snoozed yesterday morning from 4:00 am to 6:00 am without it. It's more of a mental issue than a physical one at this point. I remember how I felt before I used my pappy. Not good! But I am getting braver. I also noticed that I have to tighted the straps on the headgear too. I guess my large "melon-esque" cranium has also been shrinking in the process. Hee
I am posting my new measurements. Missed my hip measurement last month. Oh well.
Here goes:
Neck 16" down 3" total
Chest 50.5" down 5" total
Waist 46" down 9" total
Hips 57" down 8" total
Arms 18" down 4.5" total
Thighs 28" down 8" total
That's a grand total of 37.5" down since surgery.
And today is my birthday! Whoop! 44 years old, baby! And the last birthday I will ever spend being fat!
NOW GIMME CAKE, DAMMIT!!
The scale said 275 yesterday morning. That's just 16 lbs over the past month. Just? Did I say that? (Total of 61 lbs since surgery on 2/12...108 lbs total since Feb. of last year.) I guess I was expecting to lose at a more rapid pace but I AM LOSING and THAT is the point.
I have been toying with sleeping without my pappy. (CPAP) I took a nap without it...no problem. I snoozed yesterday morning from 4:00 am to 6:00 am without it. It's more of a mental issue than a physical one at this point. I remember how I felt before I used my pappy. Not good! But I am getting braver. I also noticed that I have to tighted the straps on the headgear too. I guess my large "melon-esque" cranium has also been shrinking in the process. Hee
I am posting my new measurements. Missed my hip measurement last month. Oh well.
Here goes:
Neck 16" down 3" total
Chest 50.5" down 5" total
Waist 46" down 9" total
Hips 57" down 8" total
Arms 18" down 4.5" total
Thighs 28" down 8" total
That's a grand total of 37.5" down since surgery.
And today is my birthday! Whoop! 44 years old, baby! And the last birthday I will ever spend being fat!
NOW GIMME CAKE, DAMMIT!!
Are These Mine???
Apr 28, 2008
I had to buy some new bras. I bought 3 pretty ones in 3 different sizes. A black, a white and a pink. They are real supportive and comfy but here's the best thing.
I am just noticing that my "girlz" are now front and center, locked and loaded! No more flopping to my sides because my huge belly was in the way. Not just with the bra...naked too! I am excited about this since I don't have much of a rack to begin with. My breasts are probably the only place that didn't swell with the rest of me. It's nice to see that, so far, they have decided to stay. They may be hanging a bit lower than I'd like but I can deal with it. My incredibly gorgeous, sexy, brilliant husband certainly doesn't disapprove.
Thank you, God, for blessing me in so many ways.
I am just noticing that my "girlz" are now front and center, locked and loaded! No more flopping to my sides because my huge belly was in the way. Not just with the bra...naked too! I am excited about this since I don't have much of a rack to begin with. My breasts are probably the only place that didn't swell with the rest of me. It's nice to see that, so far, they have decided to stay. They may be hanging a bit lower than I'd like but I can deal with it. My incredibly gorgeous, sexy, brilliant husband certainly doesn't disapprove.
Thank you, God, for blessing me in so many ways.
Over The "CENTURY" Milestone
Apr 25, 2008
Can I get a "WHOOP! WHOOP!"
Yup! That's right! You heard it here first, folks! OK...NC message board first, THEN here! (You guys are so critical!)
Reached that milestone 2 daze ago. Scale has since stopped as if to say "OK. That's all you get. Now go away." But I will not go. No sir! I'm gonna stay right here to see what else is in store.
I'm just about 10 weeks post op. I'm feeling generally well. I do have an occaisional phanton pain in my lower abdomen that doubles me over sometimes? Gas? Maybe. Something I ate? Perhaps. But awfully uncomfortable, for sure. Thankfully it doesn't last too long and I am out and about in my usual fashion.
My PCP has started me on Celebrex for my arthritis. Maybe it's a side effect from that. The Celebrex really does seem to help and it's just been over a week now. I still need my hydrocodone on a daily basis but anticipate a day when I shall need neither. I can't wait for that day.
Today is Friday and the weekend is creepin' up on us. Hope it's a good one.
Yup! That's right! You heard it here first, folks! OK...NC message board first, THEN here! (You guys are so critical!)
Reached that milestone 2 daze ago. Scale has since stopped as if to say "OK. That's all you get. Now go away." But I will not go. No sir! I'm gonna stay right here to see what else is in store.
I'm just about 10 weeks post op. I'm feeling generally well. I do have an occaisional phanton pain in my lower abdomen that doubles me over sometimes? Gas? Maybe. Something I ate? Perhaps. But awfully uncomfortable, for sure. Thankfully it doesn't last too long and I am out and about in my usual fashion.
My PCP has started me on Celebrex for my arthritis. Maybe it's a side effect from that. The Celebrex really does seem to help and it's just been over a week now. I still need my hydrocodone on a daily basis but anticipate a day when I shall need neither. I can't wait for that day.
Today is Friday and the weekend is creepin' up on us. Hope it's a good one.
Told Ya I'b Be Back
Apr 19, 2008
Here are my measurements as of today...a week past 2 months out.
Neck 16 .5" 2.5" loss total since 2/12
Arms 20" 2.5" total loss since 2/12
Chest 51.5" 4" total loss since 2/12
Waist 47" 8" total loss since 2/12
Thighs 29" 7" total loss since 2/12
That's a grand total of...drumroll please...
24" total loss since my glorious RNY! Two feet of flubber!
I LOVE MY RNY!!!
Neck 16 .5" 2.5" loss total since 2/12
Arms 20" 2.5" total loss since 2/12
Chest 51.5" 4" total loss since 2/12
Waist 47" 8" total loss since 2/12
Thighs 29" 7" total loss since 2/12
That's a grand total of...drumroll please...
24" total loss since my glorious RNY! Two feet of flubber!
I LOVE MY RNY!!!
What's In A Name?
Apr 17, 2008
I read on the message board sometimes that people have names for their pouch. I was calling mine "Gretta" after a crazy neighbor lady that lived near us in NY. She'd make all kinds of strange noises.(Actually we called her "Greasy Gretta." But that was just mean and uncalled for and now I'm mature and don't play like that no more, so there! Nah nah nah nah nah!!)
Anyway, with much consideration the past few daze I have decided to change Gretta's name to Dory. Yup, THAT Dory. And here's why, my friends. I'm sure you've seen Finding Nemo, right? Remember the scene where Dory was trying to communicate with the whale? Went something like this:
"OOOOOOOooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAA!!" Followed by: "Weeee are tryyyying toooo fiiiind hiiiis sooooon." But my pouch didn't say all that, just first part. Hee.
So there you have it, folks. Another meaningful post from yours truly.
Enjoy the weekend folks!
Anyway, with much consideration the past few daze I have decided to change Gretta's name to Dory. Yup, THAT Dory. And here's why, my friends. I'm sure you've seen Finding Nemo, right? Remember the scene where Dory was trying to communicate with the whale? Went something like this:
"OOOOOOOooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAA!!" Followed by: "Weeee are tryyyying toooo fiiiind hiiiis sooooon." But my pouch didn't say all that, just first part. Hee.
So there you have it, folks. Another meaningful post from yours truly.
Enjoy the weekend folks!
Greetings, My Adoring Fanz
Apr 16, 2008
Pardon my absence the past, oh, 10 daze or so. Lots a s*** going on...all good. Got some men here painting main part of house. My brother-in-law and his wife were visiting for a few daze and had me runnin' "Ooo Eee Ooh Eee Ooo!" That was especially good 'cuz that wicked scale made quite a jump, I gotta tell ya.
I have also passed my 2 month out date and posted pics. (Forgot to do measurements. Will do this weekend though.) But what I was getting at is this:
I am now down to 285 lbs as of this morning. WHOOP!! That's 51 lbs since surgery and a grand total of 98 lbs since last year at this time. I am 2 stinking lbs away from 100 bs gone forever!! Praise God!!
Although I have noticed my body changing a bit last month the scale said just 15 lbs, which is great, I guess, but I was a teensy bit disappointed. I feared that I had fallen from grace. But I am really quite excited again. I did notice that while I definately ate more when company was here, it jumpstarted the weight loss once again.
I have noticed, too, that the "girlz" have decided to take a trip south, if you know what I mean. I'm not exactly "blessed" in that department to begin with so that's a little disheartening. Bra sliding off my shoulders. Quite annoying. But it's all part of the game, right? If they get any lower I can always toss 'em over my shoulders and wrap 'em around my neck for a great scarf or shawl on a brisk, blustery morn. Sheesh!
I am feeling bones again too. Shoulders, collar, hips, etc. Who knew? My face even feels "bonier" when I lather it up in the shower. I can feel...and see...every contour of it where it was so distorted before. I look back at where I have come from since last year and how great I am feeling now and it's bizarre but it just doesn't seem real to me that I lived that way for so long. That was my reality then. But somehow it just doesn't seem possible now. Does that make sense?
I used to see myself in the mirror, and even though I weighed close to 400 lbs, I'd think "I look nice today." But in reality, that same person, in a photograph, was unrecognizable to me. Like it was someone else entirely. I was looking at a stranger and thinking "Wow! How'd she get like that? Why did she let that happen to herself?" I still don't have the answer.
It's really an incredible journey. I am so blessed to have this wonderful tool to help me achieve my weight loss goal. I have energy like crazy. I'm learning still. It's a total change of body/mind/lifestyle, but a wonderful one. I would change nothing. My husband, friends and family are quite excited. My mom is sooooo excited! It will give me great pleasure for her to see me happy and healthy once again before her time to depart this world for the next. I used to get pissed at her for commenting on my weight. I know she did it because she loves me and was concerned. I must remember to apologize to her for getting ugly when she would mention it.
So, peeps, that's my rambling for today. I'll try to remember to measure this weekend when my gorgeous husband is home to do it for me. Have a splendid weekend.
(To be continued...)
Sorry - I know this picture is random and has nothing to do with the price of tomatoes but I thought it was too cute not to share.
I have also passed my 2 month out date and posted pics. (Forgot to do measurements. Will do this weekend though.) But what I was getting at is this:
I am now down to 285 lbs as of this morning. WHOOP!! That's 51 lbs since surgery and a grand total of 98 lbs since last year at this time. I am 2 stinking lbs away from 100 bs gone forever!! Praise God!!
Although I have noticed my body changing a bit last month the scale said just 15 lbs, which is great, I guess, but I was a teensy bit disappointed. I feared that I had fallen from grace. But I am really quite excited again. I did notice that while I definately ate more when company was here, it jumpstarted the weight loss once again.
I have noticed, too, that the "girlz" have decided to take a trip south, if you know what I mean. I'm not exactly "blessed" in that department to begin with so that's a little disheartening. Bra sliding off my shoulders. Quite annoying. But it's all part of the game, right? If they get any lower I can always toss 'em over my shoulders and wrap 'em around my neck for a great scarf or shawl on a brisk, blustery morn. Sheesh!
I am feeling bones again too. Shoulders, collar, hips, etc. Who knew? My face even feels "bonier" when I lather it up in the shower. I can feel...and see...every contour of it where it was so distorted before. I look back at where I have come from since last year and how great I am feeling now and it's bizarre but it just doesn't seem real to me that I lived that way for so long. That was my reality then. But somehow it just doesn't seem possible now. Does that make sense?
I used to see myself in the mirror, and even though I weighed close to 400 lbs, I'd think "I look nice today." But in reality, that same person, in a photograph, was unrecognizable to me. Like it was someone else entirely. I was looking at a stranger and thinking "Wow! How'd she get like that? Why did she let that happen to herself?" I still don't have the answer.
It's really an incredible journey. I am so blessed to have this wonderful tool to help me achieve my weight loss goal. I have energy like crazy. I'm learning still. It's a total change of body/mind/lifestyle, but a wonderful one. I would change nothing. My husband, friends and family are quite excited. My mom is sooooo excited! It will give me great pleasure for her to see me happy and healthy once again before her time to depart this world for the next. I used to get pissed at her for commenting on my weight. I know she did it because she loves me and was concerned. I must remember to apologize to her for getting ugly when she would mention it.
So, peeps, that's my rambling for today. I'll try to remember to measure this weekend when my gorgeous husband is home to do it for me. Have a splendid weekend.
(To be continued...)
Sorry - I know this picture is random and has nothing to do with the price of tomatoes but I thought it was too cute not to share.
Ok - NOW I see it!!
Apr 06, 2008
I have been told by just about everyone what a difference they can see in my appearance and I just wasn't seeing it.
Well, it's official. I now see it. I was walking into Walmart to other day (to buy some underwear that actually fit!) and caught a glimpse of my reflection in the doors. Wow! Is that me? I almost stepped out from behind my cart to get a closer look when the automatic doors zipped open.
Oh well. I'm pretty sure it was me. There was no one else near me...I looked.
Just wanted to share. Got a 1:00 appointment with Dr. H today. Let's see how he thinks I'm doing. It's been 7 weeks and I'm down 42 lbs since surgery. (89 lbs down since my highest weight - eeeeek!!) Oh yeah...one more thing...
I LOVE MY RNY!!!!!
Well, it's official. I now see it. I was walking into Walmart to other day (to buy some underwear that actually fit!) and caught a glimpse of my reflection in the doors. Wow! Is that me? I almost stepped out from behind my cart to get a closer look when the automatic doors zipped open.
Oh well. I'm pretty sure it was me. There was no one else near me...I looked.
Just wanted to share. Got a 1:00 appointment with Dr. H today. Let's see how he thinks I'm doing. It's been 7 weeks and I'm down 42 lbs since surgery. (89 lbs down since my highest weight - eeeeek!!) Oh yeah...one more thing...
I LOVE MY RNY!!!!!
No More BOZO Feet
Mar 31, 2008
Pssst! Hey! Know what?
I can't wear any of my WW slip-on shoes anymore. They are sliding off my oh-so-slender feet as I scamper to and fro. Gotta stick to my lace-up shoes...which is fine since I can actually bend over and tie them without hyperventilating now.
Aaaah, it's the little things.
I can't wear any of my WW slip-on shoes anymore. They are sliding off my oh-so-slender feet as I scamper to and fro. Gotta stick to my lace-up shoes...which is fine since I can actually bend over and tie them without hyperventilating now.
Aaaah, it's the little things.
Yahoooooooo!! (And a Yucky Pooey)
Mar 26, 2008
I have broken that cursed stall and have finally crossed the threshold of the 300 lb mark. Whoop!! I mean, I know I'm still "fluffy" but I'm making progress.
It actually happened yesterday but I have been outta commission for a few daze. Have a wicked stomach virus that has kept me up doubled over in agony the past 4 nights. Like clockwork - 1:00 am the agony begins.
Yup, just what I need 6 weeks post op. I'm also dehydrated. Went to the doctor yesterday. Kept me there on IV for 4 hours to get some fluids into me.
As much as I am trying to do everything the right way, it's still difficult to get in all the fluids & protein required when you have an automatic gag reflex...due to virus, I hope. But today's a new day and I am feeling a bit better. Concentrating on my fluids today. Won't be able to get out there and walk. Slightest movement is torture to my belly. Oh yeah, I seem to have a "disgruntled" hernia as a result of my new lifestyle that includes actual activity.
*sigh*
I didn't know getting healthy would make me feel like shit! Hee
It actually happened yesterday but I have been outta commission for a few daze. Have a wicked stomach virus that has kept me up doubled over in agony the past 4 nights. Like clockwork - 1:00 am the agony begins.
Yup, just what I need 6 weeks post op. I'm also dehydrated. Went to the doctor yesterday. Kept me there on IV for 4 hours to get some fluids into me.
As much as I am trying to do everything the right way, it's still difficult to get in all the fluids & protein required when you have an automatic gag reflex...due to virus, I hope. But today's a new day and I am feeling a bit better. Concentrating on my fluids today. Won't be able to get out there and walk. Slightest movement is torture to my belly. Oh yeah, I seem to have a "disgruntled" hernia as a result of my new lifestyle that includes actual activity.
*sigh*
I didn't know getting healthy would make me feel like shit! Hee
Sssssshhhhh...
Mar 23, 2008
This is between us and it goes no further. I am dangerously close to being in the 200's for the first time in, ooooh, 5 years or so. I have been lingering about 2 lbs away for the past few daze and, frankly, it's starting to piss me off.
But patience is a virtue, right? Sadly, I have no virtues. I am just anxious to post my breakthrough on the message boards. Oh well...
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter holiday surrounded by the peeps you love.
By the way...don't let all that sugarly sweetness fool you!
About Me
NC
Location
39.9
BMI
Surgery
02/12/2008
Surgery Date
Dec 25, 2006
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