Joy T.
5 months out
Dec 17, 2007
I hit my 3rd goal today. I am in the 150s. 1st goal was my to be off my medications, I did that the first month. My second goal was to be in a size 12, I had not gotten into a 12 in a very long time. I am now getting into tens. In the photo I loaded today I am wearing an Ann Taylor size 8! I had a hot stone message last friday, I had to fill out a medical history. It was great to mark that I had no health issues.
Doing great1
Aug 15, 2007
I met my first goal! I saw my PCP and he took me off all, yep I said ALL my meds. That is in less than one month!!! It really shows me that I made the right choice. I have also gone down two sizes. The scale has done some wird things and at 3 weeks I went into a stall. I told my husband that I would not be concerned until I am a year out or my Dr. has concerns. Everyone's road is different and because I started out with less weight I was told not to expect hugh numbers like those that had a 40 and over BMI. I can be patient. I do already see a difference! Tomorrow will be a month and I will take and post pictures this weekend.
When I came back from Vegas I had jury duty and was selected for a trial, what a hard job that was! It was a civil case, but took us 3 days to come to a conclusion, oh my I will be so glad to get back to my job tomorrow. I then will leave Tues. for a conference in Detroit. I think I will be glad when things settle down. I am up for a promotion so until I have the interveiw and the decission is made , oh.... and then I will get the new job and have to learn so many new things.....I guess I will have to wait a bit for normal to reappear?????? Well at least I feel like a whole new person not being on all those meds!!!!!
When I came back from Vegas I had jury duty and was selected for a trial, what a hard job that was! It was a civil case, but took us 3 days to come to a conclusion, oh my I will be so glad to get back to my job tomorrow. I then will leave Tues. for a conference in Detroit. I think I will be glad when things settle down. I am up for a promotion so until I have the interveiw and the decission is made , oh.... and then I will get the new job and have to learn so many new things.....I guess I will have to wait a bit for normal to reappear?????? Well at least I feel like a whole new person not being on all those meds!!!!!
let them eat BEANS!
Jul 24, 2007
193.5 this morning. I went and got a hair cut today, real cute my hubby loves it! It is really curly. I went to see the surgeon today . I went early because I am leaving for my Mom's in Las Vegas Thursday. I weighed 194.2 , so I have lost 17 pounds starting with the 2 week liquds. The Dr. was very happy and said that I was right on track for someone of my weight. He released me to go back to work on the 10th. It is a Fri and I only work 4 hours on Friday's. I bought a size 14 pair of Ann Taylor capris. I can get them on I just can't breath!!! I hope by the end of my time at my mom's that they should be comffy. Well I need to go pack.
what's up after one week
Jul 22, 2007
I'm 195 today. My husband asked me what is one of my first goals? (boy, how he knows me!) I said that it would me getting in the 170's as I have not been there for quite some time. I made an appointment with a phys. whos specialty is eating disorders. I want to start on my head as quickly as I can. I have never done this before so I am hoping this may be the answer of never going back to the old me. I have such a conflict in my head. I think my weight is just due to the fact that I just like good food. And then the fact that I need to look at why it was ok for me to eat in a manner that put my life in jepordy and didn't care??? It wasn't until my cousin David died last year at the age of 54 due to a heart attact that I woke up to reality. That was the road I was on! He loved food, was a great cook. Didn't really like to exercise, and had all the same health conditions that I had. WAKE UP JOY!!!!!! So off to the head Doc I will go!
Ok so here are the before pictures
Jul 20, 2007
Here they are the before pictures. I am not sure if I will take weekly pictures or monthly??
singing a new song
Jul 19, 2007
I got home yesterday and I'm doing well. This is a bit of history of my surgery so I don't forget. Thank goodness for my Ipod. My surgery was scheduled for noon but they didn't take me back till 2:00. I didn't go into surgery until 2:20. There was an emergancy that came in before me. My Ipod really allowed me to relax through this time. The IV was the best I have ever had, Thanks Deb. They gave me something in my IV before surgery and I don't even remember going into the surgery suite. In recovery I did have some nausea but didn't throw up. They kept me there till 6 because my blood pressure was high. I did have some pain. I don't remember being taken to my room. My husband was in there and I remember everyone telling me how good I was doing. I slept the night away. Tuesday I got up and walked early and did well. Tuesday was crazy with all the people coming in and out. I walked 3 times. I had great nurses for the most part accept for Tues. night but at least she let me sleep. I walked alot because I started to get a fever and they said walking would help that and it did. It really helps with the gas so walk I did. I weighed 200.3 before surgery and 202 when I left. This morning I weigh 198. I have walked on the tread mill at a slow pace for 15 minutes and have had no problems getting in my fluids. Thanks to my Lord for walking me through this. Thank you Dr. Melkonian for your talents. Thank you to my husband the dearest kindess person I have ever know. Thank you to my family for being so supportive. And thank you all OH for getting me to this point and supporting me into my new life!
tomorrow the day I have been looking forward to...
Jul 15, 2007
I am really calm. I have everything ready to go! Everyone is really excited for me. I received lots of hugs from my friends at work. It looks like my pre op weight will be 202 unless today's clear liquids does more than I think it will. My blood sugar today was 98, the first time it has been under 100 since 2002. I can't imagine being able to eat the way I have had to for the last two weeks to get them in the normal range. My week avg was 133 and monthly avg was 166. This just confirms my deciccion to have this surgery! Thank you Lord for the peace I have walking into this surgery and the strenght knowing I am under your care.
4 days and a wake up!
Jul 11, 2007
I will be so happy to never see another cup of sugar free Jello...I know I have a few more in my life. But it will not be a sad departing I can assure you!.
I need to plan alot to do this weekend so it will pass by fast. I have a hair and nail appointment. Let me think what else can I do...I think I will go post that question. My bag is packed so I need help on this one...
I need to plan alot to do this weekend so it will pass by fast. I have a hair and nail appointment. Let me think what else can I do...I think I will go post that question. My bag is packed so I need help on this one...
I have another teenager!
Jul 06, 2007
Today I start my 2nd week of the LD. Today I weigh 205. I have been using the unjury chicken broth and adding heabs and seasonings to it. That I find more satisfing than the sweet shakes. I am going to fly to Las Vegas on the 27th and stay until the 6th of Aug. My mom isn't able to fly, but wants to mother me while I recover. It will be nice to have that. I have started reading a book about ACT it is a therapy book that I read abot in O magizine. I have read the first chapter.
Today my youngest child Ivy turns 13...
Today my youngest child Ivy turns 13...
Day 5 is much easier!
Jul 04, 2007
Well today is the fourth of July. No big food party this way. I'm having Hot and Sour soup for dinner. I need to drink more water! So day five of LD and I'm down 3 pounds. I worked in the flower garden this morning...it looks like a boquet, just lovely. It is near 12 and the kids are sleeping in. Let be go find something to do!
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