Wendy B.
The scale moved!!!!!
Jan 07, 2008
I stepped on the scale this morning and the scale finally moved. HOT DAMN!!!! I am down 3 pounds!!!!
I also measured myself. All measurements stayed the same except I lost 1 inch off my neck and 5 more inches off my bust. I have lost a total of 10 inches from my bust. I kept telling my husband that my boobs were getting smaller and he just says "They look good to me". God bless his testosterone ridden little self.
I am hoping this is the end of my stall. Please, please, please let it be the end of my stall.
(Not too dramatic, huh?) Sorry, the drama queen in me just slips out sometimes.
I also measured myself. All measurements stayed the same except I lost 1 inch off my neck and 5 more inches off my bust. I have lost a total of 10 inches from my bust. I kept telling my husband that my boobs were getting smaller and he just says "They look good to me". God bless his testosterone ridden little self.
I am hoping this is the end of my stall. Please, please, please let it be the end of my stall.
(Not too dramatic, huh?) Sorry, the drama queen in me just slips out sometimes.
Added Pics to "My Story" box
Jan 06, 2008
I added pics to the "My Story" area below so I could see them when ever I come on. I hope it is a motivator for me to keep on truckin'.
January 6, 2008
Jan 06, 2008
I am still in a stall. It has been 4 weeks. I am getting really annoyed. I know it will pass but it ticks me off.
Anyway, on with the rest of my news:
Hubby and I both have colds but nothing too bad. The New Year has been pretty uneventful so far. He is an accountant so tomorrow starts tax season. I won't see much of him until after April 15th. I am usually good until March and then I get pretty lonely and miss him so bad. This year I will have more energy to keep myself busy so hopefully that will make a difference.
I am very excited. I am hiring a personal trainer. I met her at the support group at my surgeon's office. She is a professional body builder. I am having a free, in-home consultation on Tuesday at 4 pm. If any one wants to see her photo, her business is called Fit Squad and her name is Sondra. She has a website at www.thefitsquad.com. I will let you know how I make out. I am nervous because I have NEVER done any type of formal exercise. (Gee, I wonder how I got to where I am...LOL).
I hope the exercise will knock me out of this stall. Time will tell, I guess.
Anyway, on with the rest of my news:
Hubby and I both have colds but nothing too bad. The New Year has been pretty uneventful so far. He is an accountant so tomorrow starts tax season. I won't see much of him until after April 15th. I am usually good until March and then I get pretty lonely and miss him so bad. This year I will have more energy to keep myself busy so hopefully that will make a difference.
I am very excited. I am hiring a personal trainer. I met her at the support group at my surgeon's office. She is a professional body builder. I am having a free, in-home consultation on Tuesday at 4 pm. If any one wants to see her photo, her business is called Fit Squad and her name is Sondra. She has a website at www.thefitsquad.com. I will let you know how I make out. I am nervous because I have NEVER done any type of formal exercise. (Gee, I wonder how I got to where I am...LOL).
I hope the exercise will knock me out of this stall. Time will tell, I guess.
December 29, 2007
Dec 29, 2007
I haven't posted in a while. I just haven't felt like getting on the computer. I am in a stall. I am still at 408 lbs. I am not too worried about it because as I have learned from those of you who have gone before me.....these things are normal. I have been so busy that I really haven't thought too much about it. Our Christmas was very uneventful which is a new thing for our family. I do miss my Grandma. This is our first Christmas without her. I had a visit with my surgeon on Dec. 18. He is very pleased with my progress and I do not see him again until February. I will see his nutritionist at the end of January to help me work out a meal plan and other such things. I am trying new foods every chance I get. I am getting all my fluids in but the protein is another story. I purchased some unflavored protein powder to add to my favorite foods that are low in protein so hopefully that will help. My favorite thing I have had since I started trying real food is the bacon wrapped scallops I had with my hubby on Christmas Eve when we watched "It's a Wonderful Life". I had three and was full. My hubby and I laugh at the amount of food that fills me up. I am dealing pretty well with the mind hunger. I am so happy that I had this surgery. I get nervous trying new foods because I don't want to throw up. I am taking things very slow.
I am going to go watch the Patriot/Giant game now. (Those damn Pats just took the lead
)
I will get back on more consistently in the New Year.
I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy and Safe New Year!!!!!!
I am going to go watch the Patriot/Giant game now. (Those damn Pats just took the lead
) I will get back on more consistently in the New Year.
I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy and Safe New Year!!!!!!
Endoscopy Day!!
Dec 12, 2007
I had my endoscopy today. Everything is fine. There is no stricture and no narrowing. He said that I still have some areas where the staple line is that are kind of puckered and a little swollen but that those things are completely normal. He had no problem going in with the scope. My esophogus and stomach look nice and pink with no problems. He thinks that I was swollen back a few weeks ago because of the gallbladder and that it was making everything else inside me angry and uncooperative.
I can start eating!! I think my teeth forgot how to chew. I have to be careful not to go too quickly. I am so happy and relieved.
I can start eating!! I think my teeth forgot how to chew. I have to be careful not to go too quickly. I am so happy and relieved.
December 6, 2007
Dec 06, 2007
I saw my PCP today for the first time since the surgery. He is so funny. He was so excited for me, he didn't stop talking the whole time I was in with him. He reviewed my bloodwork that I had done last Friday and I am no longer "pre-diabetic". My fasting glucose was 79 and my hemoglobin A1C was 5.4.
He told me that my fat-soluble vitamins were low and that I needed to get more fat in my diet. He said without the fat, those particular vitamins will not absorb. I told him I felt like he was speaking another language. He has never told me to get MORE fat!!!!! He also wants to do another Thyroid test. I have had several in the past for him to compare to and this one shows possible hypothyroidism. I go back to his office next Thursday for another blood draw.
There is a bariatric store about 40 minutes from my house and I went there after the doctor. I got some of the AcheiveOne Drinks and I also got protein soups and hot chocolate. The soups have 16g of protein per packet and the hot chocolate has 17g. They both get mixed with 6 oz. of water. I am excited that I can expand my "liquid" horizons. Hopefully this liquid stage will not go on much longer after my endoscopy.
He told me that my fat-soluble vitamins were low and that I needed to get more fat in my diet. He said without the fat, those particular vitamins will not absorb. I told him I felt like he was speaking another language. He has never told me to get MORE fat!!!!! He also wants to do another Thyroid test. I have had several in the past for him to compare to and this one shows possible hypothyroidism. I go back to his office next Thursday for another blood draw.
There is a bariatric store about 40 minutes from my house and I went there after the doctor. I got some of the AcheiveOne Drinks and I also got protein soups and hot chocolate. The soups have 16g of protein per packet and the hot chocolate has 17g. They both get mixed with 6 oz. of water. I am excited that I can expand my "liquid" horizons. Hopefully this liquid stage will not go on much longer after my endoscopy.
December 4, 2007
Dec 04, 2007
I am down to 413 pounds. This is the most amazing feeling. I can't believe I actually like my scale now. She talks to us (female electronic voice). I used to call her a Bi#*&. Now she is my friend. I am feeling good and I am feeling hopefull for my future. I am feeling like my endoscopy will go well. Maybe I am in a bit of denial but I am just not too worried about the endoscopy because I am feeling so good. Time will tell.
November 30, 2007
Nov 30, 2007
I had my gallbladder ultrasound and first post-op blood work today. They took 8 vials of blood. I told the tech to leave me some. My gallbladder still has sludge in it. My bile duct looks clear though. I don't have any pain so hopefully the actigall is working.
One month update - 11/27/2007
Nov 27, 2007
I did my measurements today. I did not realize that is has been almost 2 months since I did them. I was so surprised at the results. 
Left forearm: lost 1.5 inches
Left bicep: lost 1.5 inches
Right forearm: lost 1.5 inches
Right bicep: lost 2.5 inches
Left thigh: lost 4 inches
Right thigh: lost 3 inches
Waist: lost 7 inches
Bust: lost 5 inches
Head: lost 0.5 inches
Neck: lost 2 inches
Hips: no previous data
I am down 36 pounds since surgery. I am so happy with my results. It makes the prolonged liquid stage not so hard to take.
I can't believe I lost 7 inches in my waist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a very good day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Left forearm: lost 1.5 inches
Left bicep: lost 1.5 inches
Right forearm: lost 1.5 inches
Right bicep: lost 2.5 inches
Left thigh: lost 4 inches
Right thigh: lost 3 inches
Waist: lost 7 inches
Bust: lost 5 inches
Head: lost 0.5 inches
Neck: lost 2 inches
Hips: no previous data
I am down 36 pounds since surgery. I am so happy with my results. It makes the prolonged liquid stage not so hard to take.
I can't believe I lost 7 inches in my waist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a very good day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2007
I was dreading today. 
I did not know how I was going to handle not being able to eat anything on the table at my SIL house. I stayed away from the table and played with the kids when they were done. It was really hard to do. I was at the table when the desserts came out and it did not bother me. I didn't even want them. I am soooo wanting real food. 
I would kill for a greenbean (lol). I cannot wait until I can eat something. Who knows when that will be. I just hope the narrowing in my stomach is not there for long. I am going to climb the walls waiting to eat food.
