Slowing Down
Jun 28, 2012
It's been a long time since I've been on this site. I currently weigh 181.5. I've lost 145.5 pounds since my surgery on 12/27/10. My weight loss has slowed down. I am still losing but not like I was. I have invested in a seamstress who is taking in my favorite things that I don't want to get rid of. It's cheaper than replacing clothes. I have a bad habit of snacking. I do it because I know the 'junk' is there. I also buy it. My weakness is salty snacks. I went through a phase with sweets but when I lost only 1 lb that particular month, I stopped immediately and lost 4 the next month. I am currently a size 14 in my clothes. I'd like to lose another 10 lbs but don't know if it's realistic. I see my surgeon next month and will get his take on it. I like the way that I look and I'm definitely more confident than I used to be. If I had it to do all over again, I would. Color me happy :)
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How's everyone?
Mar 05, 2012
Hello. How's everyone? I haven't been on here in months. I've had ups and downs with my health including a hospitalization for migraines. I've also had fluctuations with my eating habits. I 'discovered' sugar-free turtles and toffee and went a little crazy. I also 'found' pretzels. Well, needless to say, after about two months of enjoying those, I only lost 1 lb in January. Well, I've given them up and found that when I tried to eat pretzels, I developed diarrhea. In February, I lost 4 lbs. I'm glad about it because I clearly know that falling into that trap stifled my progress. Each day is a challenge with the temptations but I'm not giving up. I currently weigh 184. I was 327 on the day of my surgery and 334 when I met my surgeon. I thought that I wanted 180 to be my goal but now, I don't know. We'll see what happens.
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Wow!
Nov 09, 2011
It's been a long time since I've blogged. Well, things continue to get better. I'm slowly getting used to my new body. My surgeon said that it could take up to 3-5 years for my mind and body to match up. In other words, for my mind to accept that I'm smaller. I'm currently a size 18 in some shirts and a large for most. In jeans, I've made it to a 14 from a 26!!! I was able to look in the mirror last week and say out loud "I like the way I look." That was a huge accomplishment for me. I have some days when I eat inappropriately but I catch myself and figure out why I did it. I'm getting better. Of course, I'm encountering the naysayers, including family, who say "she doesn't look good" or "she's lost too much weight" and "she was fine the way that she was." They must have forgotten that I wasn't healthy at 300+ pounds with high blood pressure, poor endurance and a lower backache and sore feet if I stood longer than 5-7 minutes. Oh well, I'm liking me and that's the best part.
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Busy Busy
Jul 03, 2011
I've been so busy that I don't where the time has gone. I haven't been on this site since May 6th. I graduated with my Master of Social Work degree on June 12th. I then had my grad party a week later. I've been working, of course, and seeking a career opportunity.
I have no idea how much I weigh. I don't own a scale. I made the decision not to buy one. (Why make myself crazy?) I see Dr. Maguire on Tuesday. As far as eating, it's hit and miss. I know that my protein intake isn't what it should be. I'm finally getting in the habit of taking my vitamins. However, I'm not taking the quantity that I should. I'm not proud of it but am trying to get it together. No, haven't eaten any sugar or dumped. I am experiencing gastric distress and I don't know why. I have eaten sooner than the 4 hour mark a couple of times, too. I have given in to the temptation to eat a few bites of a soft pretzel and have had some chips and tortilla chips along the way. I then slap my wrist for doing it and remind myself that that is what lead me to Dr. Maguire. It is hard somedays to eat the right way and not give in to the bad stuff. I read labels all the time and stay within the serving size. I am still feeling and thinking like the old big girl which could continue up to 2 years, per Dr. M. I don't want to be the old me again. I just need to stay focused on doing what's right.
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Can't believe it
May 06, 2011
I saw the doctor on Tuesday. I am down 9lbs since I weighed myself near the end of March. I am happy. I still can't believe that my body is different. When I look in the mirror, I still see the pre-surgery me. My face is different and my shirts are down from 30/32 to 22/24 but still, I see old fat me. I asked the doctor about it. He said that it can take up to three years for my mind and body to match up. I am still not comfortable with the compliments that I receive. I always try to change the subject when my appearance comes up. Can you believe that? I still have difficulty accepting attention and comments from my husband, too. Hope that changes soon.
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Still at it
Apr 06, 2011
I told myself that I wasn't going to get on a scale again until I see the doctor on May 3rd. Well, there was a scale at work and I tried to avoid it but then I gave in and weighed myself. I am down 5 more pounds since March 22nd. I can't believe it. I still see the old me when I look into the mirror but I must say that my clothes tell a different story. I am finding foods that agree with me but still haven't mastered drinking as much fluids as I'm supposed to. I also have developed a dry mouth since surgery. It only happens at night while I'm sleeping. It gets so bad that it wakes me up and I have to drink water. I don't know what's going on. Someone suggested Sjogrens Syndrome. Hmm. I've also dumped a few times due to eating and drinking too fast. I find it hard to slow down because I'm always thinking about what I need to be doing next like school work, etc. Gotta get better.
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It's happening
Mar 22, 2011
I stopped by the doctor's office to pick up some Unjury. While I was there, I asked to use the scale. I stepped on it, after removing shoes, jacket and purse, and when the digital numbers stopped moving, it showed that I'd lost 9lbs since my visit on March 1st. I couldn't believe it. Wow! I am also down to a size 24 jeans. I had two pair that I'd bought at the end of Feb and while I could put them on, sitting in them was uncomfortable. I tried them on last night and was able to put them on without unzipping them!!! They also have some room in the waist and I sat down in them with no problem. I am feeling a little better about this whole thing. I just wanted to share.
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Doctor visit
Mar 01, 2011
I am feeling pretty good. I saw the doctor today. He said that I can start taking pills instead of chewables and powders! I am nine weeks and one day post-op. He also upgraded me to a regular diet. Of course, he told me to try bread and meat last. I am in no hurry with either. However, I did have a small amount of roasted chicken minus the skin. It felt weird to have it. I chewed it thorougly and ended up eating a little too much. My stomach felt tight and uncomfortable. Won't do that again. I've also lost an additional 11 pounds. My doctor said that I'm doing so well that he doesn't want to see me again until May!! I still don't own a scale so I won't know my weight again until then. I've dropped from a 30/32 in a shirt to a 22/24. My 26/28 pants are baggy. My 26 jeans are baggy but the 24s are still a little snug. Wow! Life is getting better.
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Weight tracking
Feb 15, 2011
So, at this point, I only know how much I weigh when I go to the doctor. Should I get a scale? I am debating it because I may be tempted to get on it everyday which can be stressful if my weight were to fluctuate or come to a standstill. My clothes are another way to see how my weight is going as well as pictures. How do you track your weight loss> Do you have a scale? How often do you use it? What about when your scale says one thing and the doctor has something different? Which one do you follow? Smh (shaking my head).
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Scale
Feb 13, 2011
Should I get a scale? I have been debating this for the past few days. Right now, I am aware of my weight loss by my monthly doctor visits, which will soon become less often, and how my clothes fit. Part of me wants it to keep track of my progress. At the same time, I could see becoming obsessed and getting on the darn thing everyday. Also, what if my scale is different than the doctor's? His will show one weight and mine another. I don't know. What do you think? Do any of you have a scale at home? How often do you get on it?
P.S. I now have two pictures as part of my profile. Another way to track my progress.
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