Monica01
7/14 - Milestone!!
Jul 14, 2008
It's been a while but this summer has been crazy. I'm running here and there without any time for me. I guess that's why I'm sick. Went to the dr. today and found out I have strep throat. Not fun!! I'm taking the liquid antibiotic and it's so nasty! Now, I understand why my little guy always gives me a hard time.
Some big news!! I got on the scale and it started with a 1....I'm down to 198 lbs. and am so happy. My goal was to get here before our cruise on Sunday and I did it.
My next goal is 175. I like doing little goals so there is no pressure!
Other than being sick everything else is great here.
6/23 - Hello Summer and size 14/16!!
Jun 23, 2008
It's been a while because I've been so busy. The last day of school was 6/13 and I've been on the go since then. I hit another stall for a little more than a week but I've started losing again. I'm down to 206 and feel great. I have 7 more pounds to lose to reach my goal of the ones before my cruise at the end of July. It's going to happen, I know it!!
So I had a couple of Wow moments this past weekend. We picked up our cruise documents and then took the kids to see Kung Fu Panda. Very good movie by the way. Well I sat in the theater chair and I had room!!!! Yes, I had room in the chair.......on both sides! And when I got up, I didn't feel like the chair was coming with me. After the movie my husband suggested going shopping for some clothes for me for the cruise. So we did. I actually went to NY & Co. and fit into 16's.......WOW!! I also got into some 14/16s in Lane Bryant...soon enough I'm hoping that I won't need to hit that store anymore. I ended up getting some nice capris and tops and 2 dresses and they all look great.
I also picked up spanx and they are definitely worth every penny. They're amazing.
I can now say that I'm starting to notice a difference in myself. The baggy clothes didn't help me see it I think.
I'm feeling so much better health wise. My back and knees aren't hurting and I have so much more energy. I'm so happy right now with everything.
So I had a couple of Wow moments this past weekend. We picked up our cruise documents and then took the kids to see Kung Fu Panda. Very good movie by the way. Well I sat in the theater chair and I had room!!!! Yes, I had room in the chair.......on both sides! And when I got up, I didn't feel like the chair was coming with me. After the movie my husband suggested going shopping for some clothes for me for the cruise. So we did. I actually went to NY & Co. and fit into 16's.......WOW!! I also got into some 14/16s in Lane Bryant...soon enough I'm hoping that I won't need to hit that store anymore. I ended up getting some nice capris and tops and 2 dresses and they all look great.
I also picked up spanx and they are definitely worth every penny. They're amazing.
I can now say that I'm starting to notice a difference in myself. The baggy clothes didn't help me see it I think.
I'm feeling so much better health wise. My back and knees aren't hurting and I have so much more energy. I'm so happy right now with everything.
6/8 - 50 lbs. Gone!!!!
Jun 08, 2008
Well, since my last visit to Dr. A's last week I have lost 8 more lbs. (That's according to my scale) So I have hit the 50 lbs loss mark and I feel great. I've had more energy than ever and can't wait to get the summer rolling with the boys. I actually sat out yesterday in the heat and went on the trampoline. Who would've thunk it???
I'm posting new pictures tonight, so take a peek.
It's also the last week of school here so I'm going to be one busy Mom. Michael graduated from preschool on Friday and he can't wait for Kindergarten to start.
So many people are now noticing my weightloss and it feels great. It's just still hard for me to see it.
Thanks for all the support. Only 11 lbs. away from the ones!! WOOHOO!!
I'm posting new pictures tonight, so take a peek.
It's also the last week of school here so I'm going to be one busy Mom. Michael graduated from preschool on Friday and he can't wait for Kindergarten to start.
So many people are now noticing my weightloss and it feels great. It's just still hard for me to see it.
Thanks for all the support. Only 11 lbs. away from the ones!! WOOHOO!!
6/2 - What the..............???
Jun 02, 2008
Went to see the surgeon on Thursday and was not looking forward to it. I'd been on a stall for about 3 weeks....yet again. So I get there and hop on the scale and it shows a GAIN of 2 lbs......what????? According to my own scale, I lost 4. What the..........?? Joanne then tells me that she's had problems with the scale all day. Mind you the scale is old and moved around. If you remember in my last post I had questioned this particular scale. Needless to say I was not a happy camper. In the end, it was decided that I follow my own scale which I believe is very acurate. It's very frustrating to expect one thing and get another.
After all that, there is light at the end of the tunnel, since Thursday I have lost 4 more lbs. (according to my scale) So that is what I'm going by!
On another note, more and more people are noticing a difference in me. I'm getting compliments all the time. It's just hard because I really don't see it. I know, I'm like a broken record.
Still feeling great. No issues with dumping or getting anything stuck. My energy is back to normal and I'm so happy with everything (except that scale). I'm getting my water in and trying hard to get all that protein in.
So here's what everything looks like at this point.
Starting weight - 269
Day of surgery - 260
Presently - 214
Mini Goal - 199
Goal weight - 145
Only 15 lbs to go for my mini goal and I want to hit it before my cruise in mid July. I think I can, I think I can........no, I know I can!!
After all that, there is light at the end of the tunnel, since Thursday I have lost 4 more lbs. (according to my scale) So that is what I'm going by!
On another note, more and more people are noticing a difference in me. I'm getting compliments all the time. It's just hard because I really don't see it. I know, I'm like a broken record.
Still feeling great. No issues with dumping or getting anything stuck. My energy is back to normal and I'm so happy with everything (except that scale). I'm getting my water in and trying hard to get all that protein in.
So here's what everything looks like at this point.
Starting weight - 269
Day of surgery - 260
Presently - 214
Mini Goal - 199
Goal weight - 145
Only 15 lbs to go for my mini goal and I want to hit it before my cruise in mid July. I think I can, I think I can........no, I know I can!!
5/17 - So Much Fun!
May 17, 2008
Well, we returned home today from the Great Wolf Lodge here in the Poconos and it was a blast. The boys had no idea we were going and were totally surprised. What a great place to visit!
Would I have gone on the waterslides before the surgery??? No way! I'd be too embarrassed. Did I go on them this weekend? Sure did and had a blast. It was so much fun just enjoying myself with my family. It was funny because my husband says he sees a difference in my confidence level and I think he's right. I have to say I wasn't very self aware and didn't focus on my weight. Although I have to say it's still hard to imagine myself thinner. I really had no problems climbing up all the stairs and plus I had to carry a double tube at the same time. I definitely had an arm and leg workout this weekend. I felt the burn and it felt good.
I went on tons of things with Nicholas & Michael. It was almost like my weight didn't matter. The mental part of this process is very interesting.
We ate out a few times and I think I did really well. Yesterday at dinner I had chicken breast. This morning I had 1/3 of an egg white omelet with cheese and 2 bites of potatoes. For dinner tonight 3/4 of a crab cake. I tried to stick with high proteins for the most part. Now, I have to think when I order my meals and I'm really happy that I'm aware of what I'm putting in my mouth.
So all in all, it was a great trip and now I really can't wait to go on our cruise in July. I can only imagine how much I'm going to lose between now and then.
Would I have gone on the waterslides before the surgery??? No way! I'd be too embarrassed. Did I go on them this weekend? Sure did and had a blast. It was so much fun just enjoying myself with my family. It was funny because my husband says he sees a difference in my confidence level and I think he's right. I have to say I wasn't very self aware and didn't focus on my weight. Although I have to say it's still hard to imagine myself thinner. I really had no problems climbing up all the stairs and plus I had to carry a double tube at the same time. I definitely had an arm and leg workout this weekend. I felt the burn and it felt good.
I went on tons of things with Nicholas & Michael. It was almost like my weight didn't matter. The mental part of this process is very interesting.
We ate out a few times and I think I did really well. Yesterday at dinner I had chicken breast. This morning I had 1/3 of an egg white omelet with cheese and 2 bites of potatoes. For dinner tonight 3/4 of a crab cake. I tried to stick with high proteins for the most part. Now, I have to think when I order my meals and I'm really happy that I'm aware of what I'm putting in my mouth.
So all in all, it was a great trip and now I really can't wait to go on our cruise in July. I can only imagine how much I'm going to lose between now and then.
5/14 - So Busy!
May 14, 2008
I know it's been a while since my last update, so here's what's new.
So far so good with everything. I feel great and have had no problems with anything. I'm down to a size 18 but those are getting big now also.
I've been really busy with the boys. They have a ton of things going on with school and little league, so that's what's been occupying my time the last few weeks.
I'm down to 222 lbs. according to my scale and have been at a stand still for about 3 days. I kind of expected another small stall sooner or later. I actually cleaned out some of my closet and ended up bringing them to a local consignment shop. I'm hoping to make a little something from those "tents." LOL
That's about it for now. So far so good!!!
This surgery was the best decision I've ever made.
So far so good with everything. I feel great and have had no problems with anything. I'm down to a size 18 but those are getting big now also.
I've been really busy with the boys. They have a ton of things going on with school and little league, so that's what's been occupying my time the last few weeks.
I'm down to 222 lbs. according to my scale and have been at a stand still for about 3 days. I kind of expected another small stall sooner or later. I actually cleaned out some of my closet and ended up bringing them to a local consignment shop. I'm hoping to make a little something from those "tents." LOL
That's about it for now. So far so good!!!
This surgery was the best decision I've ever made.
5/1 - Dr. A today
May 01, 2008
So today was my 6 week doctor visit and everything is going great. I have one small problem...when I weighed myself at home today (free of clothing) it was 226 but when I went to the doctor his scale says 220. What do I believe???? Now my son was just at the dr. for a check up and I had him go on my scale and he weighs the same as what his dr. had weighed him at. I guess I'm going to stick with my scale for now. At my last dr. visit the scale was only off by one pound. I don't know......
Dr. A says I'm doing fine and can basically get back to normal. I still have to eat ground foods and I have to see him at the end of the month. So far so good.
Anyway, had a small wow moment this week. I am now 2 sizes smaller and wearing an 18...yay!! I had to buy one pair of jeans yesterday since everything has begun to fall off me. That helped a little with reality for me.
My husband and I have decided to surprise the kids in a couple of weeks with a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge, looking forward to the waterpark. They're going to be shocked.
That's all for now. Time for bed.
Dr. A says I'm doing fine and can basically get back to normal. I still have to eat ground foods and I have to see him at the end of the month. So far so good.
Anyway, had a small wow moment this week. I am now 2 sizes smaller and wearing an 18...yay!! I had to buy one pair of jeans yesterday since everything has begun to fall off me. That helped a little with reality for me.
My husband and I have decided to surprise the kids in a couple of weeks with a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge, looking forward to the waterpark. They're going to be shocked.
That's all for now. Time for bed.
4/28 - The Scale is moving again!!
Apr 28, 2008
Good news, the scale has been moving steadily...finally! I've lost another 4 lbs. in the last 4 days. I'm now down 32 pounds since surgery and I feel great. Going to see Dr. A on Thursday and I'm hopefully going to be moved to a regular diet. I have to say that my energy is pretty much back to normal and everything I've eaten has agreed with me.....since the fish incident.
Tonight was my sons 1st grade concert and he did great. Sang his heart out. I saw 2 friends that I haven't seen in a while and they both commented on my weightloss. That felt pretty good. I still think it's hard for me to realize the changes going on because it's still hard for me to see.
My husband has been great. So supportive and he's says he sees changes in me everyday.
We now are planning our vacation....a cruise with the kids and I'm very excited. It's at the end of July and I can't imagine what going to the beach will be for me. I can't even imagine what size I'm going to be by that time.
I've found myself keeping busy by organizing anything. Give me a drawer, closet or cabinet and I'm there. It's amazing where you put your energy when your not eating.
Tonight was my sons 1st grade concert and he did great. Sang his heart out. I saw 2 friends that I haven't seen in a while and they both commented on my weightloss. That felt pretty good. I still think it's hard for me to realize the changes going on because it's still hard for me to see.
My husband has been great. So supportive and he's says he sees changes in me everyday.
We now are planning our vacation....a cruise with the kids and I'm very excited. It's at the end of July and I can't imagine what going to the beach will be for me. I can't even imagine what size I'm going to be by that time.
I've found myself keeping busy by organizing anything. Give me a drawer, closet or cabinet and I'm there. It's amazing where you put your energy when your not eating.
4/20 - Busy, Busy & Even More Busy!
Apr 20, 2008
So where do I start.....Let's go back to Thursday night. Not a good night. To put it mildly it was the worst night of my life post surgery. It was my first experience of something getting stuck.....NOT FUN!!! I actually thought I was going to die. I was being a good girl and ordered a nice piece of broiled fish with some lemon for lunch and apparently it was too dry. After that nothing would stay down. I called my friend Leslie who had the surgery about a year and half ago and she told me to hang in there and that I wasn't going to die. I suffered until midnight and then finally whatever was stuck came to the surface (literally). It was instant relief. I learned my lesson and I don't want to experience that again. Chew, chew & chew more and make sure it is moist.
On a happier note, I've been pretty active. Did some raking and took care of some yard stuff. My husband and the boys and I took a nice walk on Saturday and really enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Today we went picked the kids up a trampoline and to be honest I can't wait to try it out. I was afraid to before when I was heavier.
I have to say my husband has been so great with everything. He notices even the slightest changes in me and makes sure I know it. I'm so lucky to have so much support!!
On a happier note, I've been pretty active. Did some raking and took care of some yard stuff. My husband and the boys and I took a nice walk on Saturday and really enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Today we went picked the kids up a trampoline and to be honest I can't wait to try it out. I was afraid to before when I was heavier.
I have to say my husband has been so great with everything. He notices even the slightest changes in me and makes sure I know it. I'm so lucky to have so much support!!
4/15- Soft/Ground foods!
Apr 15, 2008
Haven't posted in a while but things are going okay. I haven't lost a pound in almost 2 weeks, so I've been a little blah lately. Talked to my surgeon's office today and since I live so far away we did out appointment on the phone. I'm now on the phase 3 diet of soft/ground foods. I know a stall at this point is normal but I just want to get things moving. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the decision I made. I've also been feeling really well. No pains or dumping, so far so good. Everything else has pretty much gone back to normal around here.
Hopefully the scale will start moving again soon.
Hopefully the scale will start moving again soon.
About Me
Eastern, PA
Location
27.4
BMI
Surgery
03/20/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 05, 2007
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