Nikole G.

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I cannot express how wonderful it was to get on the scale this morning and be 197.5! Wow. I cannot remember the last time I was under 200!!!!

Ok, So it has been an up and down week for me. My cycle has been rough this week. I had a really bad dumping episode when I ate steak on Sunday. It sucked. NO more red meat for me right now. I do well with chicken, pork, and any seafood. I have to say my protein intake could be better. I am 44lbs down. I sometimes cannot recognize myself. I am in a size 18 but buttoned my 16s yesterday. Woohoo. I am wearing an xlarge shirt. Can you believe it. No more plus size shopping for me. I have to say this is the biggest pleasure for me. Going in a store and walking around the normal misses department. I am feeling ok. I tolerate fruit better than any other food. I did have a diet pepsi this week. It was wonderful. I am not making that a habit but a few sips is a nice change from water. I do not drink much besides water or light tropicana lemonade. I am not really fond of Crystal light so that sucks. My appetite is still not here. I pretty much make myself eat on a schedule. I am doing poorly in the fluid department but I am working on it. Sips suck. I wish I could just gulp some water but ouch! I am on a grapefruit kick right now. Its so yummy. I must say my very best meal since surgery was crab legs. Wow did they go down smooth. It was heaven. I still get a little sad when I want to eat and just cant. I want to taste a bite of a grilled hamburger and just cannot tolerate it. I miss my coffee but am dealing with it ok. I must say the inches are really just falling off. I sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed at how different I feel and look. My husband is quite impressed. He cannot believe how thin i am getting. My journey is just beginning and I cannot fathom how I will look by Christmas. He does worry that I will be too thin. I keep explaining to him that I know he likes a thicker lady but that I want to be healthy so deal. I must say jealousy has reared its ugly head as he has to deal with me receiving a bit more attention. I do not notice it but he does. My kids are the funniest about my looks. I hope that I am teaching my daughter to value health and not too be obsessed with skinny. I worry about that. Anyway, thats it for now.

One month= 29lbs lost- 8inches from my waist! I went today for the very first time and bought shirts in regular sizes! What an ah-ha moment! I am just in awe!

Ok, I am 26lbs down!  Woooohooo! It is showing in everything. I cannot believe that even my shoes are too loose!

16 lbs lost since surgery! Yippeee!

I had my bp checked with a regular bp cuff size.......not in years.....lol!

I am down 11 lbs! Yippee. Inches are falling off. I put on a pair of draw string scrub pants that I couldnt wear before, they are baggy!!!!! I am already losing my boobsand I dont have a lot to loose as it is!  Went swimming yesterday and it was fantastic. I do not think that I can find a better more relaxing way to exercise. Back at work. Its going good.

Ok, been on the clear liquids...then full for a week. Its been 5 days post op. I am going to start a new job tomorrow. I feel ok, just need extra protein to get me through. Decided to start pureed foods a few days early. I felt better today because of it. I am hoping to get the boost to get me through the rest of the work week. Prayers please. I am nervous about the job.

ok, I am home. I am totally sore. I feel like I have been run over by a mac truck. Not like sharp pain. Ache, dull pain. I have no drain which is cool. I am starting day one of full liquids. Wish me luck..

Ok, so I got my call on Tuesday for my surgery date which is on next thursday. I immediately had to go on Low Carb Atkins induction, which is required by Womack Army Hospital's Bariatric Program. Oh the joy of induction. If any of you have ever done this, and I am sure if your like me you have tried it all, you know how draining the first three days are. I am now getting over the hump but fighting a bad head cold. So head cold aside, I am determined to be up and at em! I went to the gym a few days ago so my husband could give me some pointers on building long lean muscles in my arms. Wow are they still sore. I have been more focused on cardio, so doing muscle exersises is a rude awakening for my body. It is funny how many different machines do the same things. I am swimming too, which I love. If I could, I would swim every morning and every evening. I love it so much. I am not liking the diet but am determined to deal with it. I know what I have to do. I am lucky to have given up caffeine already. I miss it but the sugar free, caffeine free suisse mocha coffee is really good. It satisfies that craving without the cheating. I have lost 3.5 pounds since tuesday and am definately happy about that. I cannot believe that my surgery will be here so soon. I am just so hyped!  I tell you, if you have never done it, Atkins does work, if you can stick to it. I just cannot stick to it. It is difficult. I can however endure for this surgery. Anything that I have to do, Im willing to do it. My daughter, continues to look at before and after pics and I think she is as excited as I am. We are both very feminine and love nail polish, make up, shoes, etc....so I will have a shopping partner in crime when this is over, lol!