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I figure that I would make a list of a few goals that I have in order to motivate me a bit.

Mini Goal # 1- 259 by Feb. 8th,2008

Mini Goal #2-249 or less by March 12, 2008 for our NY trip

My birthday, May 31st-225 or less.

My friends wedding in Minnesota on Sept. 27th-199 or less

November 20th, 2008- 185 or less for our two month trip to Trinidad and the rest of the Caribbean.

Things I want to do

Ride a horse
Go to Amusement Park
Fit in a size 14
Fit in a size 10
Go shopping at a store that does not have any Plus Size anything
Buy sexy outfit to wear for my husband
Wear a bathing suit and look decent in it.
Play with my kids and not get out of breath or tired.
Do a 5k
Do a 10k by October 2008

I know there are plenty more but I am going to take a nap. I have been sick so I am tired.

Today I weighed in at 260.9 lbs. I am finally starting to see some results. I go to see Dr. Luckey on Friday and hopefully I will be 259.anything! That was the goal I set for myself at my last appt, which wil be exactly 1month to the day.
We are going to NY in March and I vowed that from Jan.11 to Mar 12 I would have lost 18 pounds. I am well on my way. 
I have been sick the past week so I really have not gotten to do much as far as exercise but hopefully that will change and I can get back on the treadmill like I was a few weeks ago.

Well, yesterday was year from the time I had my lap band. It definately has not been easy and I have had alot of ups and down. Finally I have started losing weight again. I have set a goal of losing 1 .5 lbs a week and anything more is an added bonus.
I have lost a total of 32 pounds since my surgery date. Hoping next year will be at least another 75 lbs lost. That is my goal for the next year...to lose 75 pounds. That is very doable.

Here is to a thinner all of us!
Gina

Well, as of this morning I weighed in at 269.8.!! Whoo hoo. Last Monday I was 276 so I am super excited. Hopefully this is the beginning of my band working for me. I go on Friday to see Dr. Luckey for another fill and to make sure I don't have a leak in my band.

The past two months I have really not lost any significant amounts of weight and I am a little upset with myself because of it. I have finally realized that it was my own self sabatoging that was the problem. I would lose a pound or two and then I would eat badly and think I was going to keep the weight off. On Sunday, 4/1/07 I finally said enough is enough and decided to follow the band rules and implement more exercise into my life. So on Sunday, Esa, the boys and I decided to take a hike. I am not going to lie it was extremely hard and I complained the entire time but when I finished I felt good.
So yesterday, Monday 4/2/07 I went to the mall and did two laps with my friend Colleen and decided that after dinner we were going to go for another hike. Oh boy did we go for a hike. We went up near my house and the there are some tough inclines but I did it. I made it all the way to the top of the hill. I did not think I could do it but I kept telling myself you can do it, you can do it. Towards the top I was ready to give up. I only had like 500 feet more to go and I wanted to turn around and say screw it but I said I need to do this and I can do this. I would take 30 steps and stop. It helped me and once I got to the top I felt awesome, like I could accomplish anything. I can do this. I just have to stay focused and keep up the exercise.

I have decided that I am going to do a weekly weigh in from now on to keep track of my weightloss on a weekly basis. That way I can help others see when and how I lost  my weight.

Date of Surgery: 296.5
1 week post op: 284.5
1month post op 284.0
3/9/07: 284.5 got my first fill
3/12/07 282.5 got another fill because first one not doing a thing now 1cc in my 4 cc band.
2month post op on 4/1/07: 280.5
5 months post op on 7/1/07---269.8

Wow I can't believe it has been so long since I posted. Time just flies by I guess. Well, I have been having a little bit of a problem getting restriction and I am really trying. I am going to call Dr. Waldrep's office this coming week to see if I can get my 3rd fill. They are really conservative and only give .5 cc's at a time. I just need more restriction. I think I have lost about 16 pounds. To me that really is not alot and I think it is because I don't have the restriction I should. My hubby bought me a new treadmill last weekend and I am slowly starting to use it. I spoke with my friend Kirsten this morning and she really inspired me..then again she always does. She has lost like 75 pounds since August. She ran/walked a 10k yesterday. I think I want to try and do a 10K too. I need to start training for it. I think it will just be something to really boost my confidence.
Although I had hoped to have lost more by now I know that slow and steady is the way to go. I am going to start trying to cook more dishes from my Eating Well After WLS cookbook. Maybe this will help. I am also going to make sure I measure my food. I think I need to up my protein a bit too. Fitday.com here I come.

Went to Dr. Waldrep's office today for my one week post-op. He said I was doing great. I lost 12 pounds since my surgery..one week ago! I am thrilled. I guess my walking is paying off. I know it is not going to be like this all the time but it is a great kick start. Dr. Luckey told me I can start pureed foods. First is going to be hummos!

I arrived at TOSH at 7:45am. I was soooo nervous it was not funny. In fact I ended up leaving my purse at home and we had to go back home to retreive it!  Finally we arrived at the hospital and I checked in. I went in for my preop and they checked my vitals and asked some questions. Oh the nerves started again and I had to keep getting up to pee every couple of minutes. My husband and the nurse were making fun of me! Finally my moment of truth. After going to the bathroom for litterally the 10th time in an hour, the nurse came to get me. She told me to put my hat on and I knew it was time. I kissed my darling husband, told him I loved him and I would see him soon. Walking down the hall to the operating room I was petrified. I so wanted to back out. It was not because of my decesion for the lapband, but because I hate anesthesia and I am always scared of not waking up. The nurse puts me in room 8. I get on the table, they put warm blankents on me. I look at the clock and it was 9:55am. I next see the anesthesiolgist and he ask me how many kids I have and how old they are and I was out. Next thing I remember was waking up in the recovery room. My friend Amber had the surgery right before me so she was across from me in the recovery room. It was so nice to see a familiar face. 
When I woke up I had a metallic taste in my mouth that was awful. It made me feel nauseous so I told the nurse. Lana was my nurse and she was awesome. I also kept burping when I woke up and had a little gas pain in my left shoulder.She gave me lemon glyceron swabs and they got rid of it. I also had to get some anti anti nausea meds. I kept dosing in and out of conciousness but finally around and hour after getting there I was doing great. Lana brought me over some water so I could drink it. After drinking most of it she got me up and I walked to the bathroom room. I am not going to lie it felt like the first time you get up after a c-section! It got better though. I went to the bathroom and then got back in bed. They finally brought my husband in and we talked. It was so good to see his smiling face. He has been such a wonderful support system. I was ready to go home at 1:45pm but the doc was doing an RNY and the person had complications so I ended up not getting out of there until 3:45pm. I came home and to see my kids just lite up my life. I felt like I was on top of the world. I am happy I did this!

It is 8:48pm the night before my surgery and I am so mixed with emotions right now. I am super excited about my new life once I am banded. I can't wait til I can wear "normal" size clothing and not have to shop at plus size shops anymore. The other part of me is scared of the unknown. I am a little nervous about the surgery but I guess that is to be expected. I just keep thinking it will be over before I know it and I will be able to live and long and happy life with my darling boys and wonderful husband. Wow this time tomorrow I will be home and on my way to a new life. I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited. Thanks for all the well wishes everyone. I am off to watch Idol and probably have a little something to drink. For dinner I had some Cream of Chicken soup and some light cranberry juice. I will probably just have a little apple juice. I will see all of you on the losers best in less then 24 hours!!