Reconstructive Surgery

Aug 27, 2009

Well, it's been a long time since I've updated this.

I have lost 125lbs. so far and I am scheduled to go for a tummy tuck and breast lift on September 21st.  I am very excited but also scared too.  I've heard that this surgery will be more painful than the Lap RNY was but less painful than a hysterectomy.  I've had both so I think I can handle it.

This whole weight loss surgery has been such a blessing for me.  I am a new person and I like me again.  I haven't felt that way in a very long time.  And now I'm getting a new body to boot. 

I guess that's all I have to say for now.  It's been a long day and I'm pooped.  I worked over 11 hours today.  I'm glad tomorrow is Friday.

See ya!
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Milestone

Aug 29, 2008

Well, time flies.  I didn't realize that it's been since March that I added a post.  I am proud to say that I hit my 100# mark this month.  I am currently at 102# and I feel great. 

I have more energy, more self-esteem, my outlook on life has changed so drastically.  This has really been a life changing experience.

I have walked religiously since I had my surgery last September.  I have tried jogging off and on through this weight loss and I am now jogging between a half and three quarters of a mile three to four days a week.  I never thought I would say that in my lifetime.  The last time I ran was in high school track and I wasn't very good back then.

I have never regretted having this surgery.  It was the best decision I have ever made and I thank God every day for making me see the light.

I would like to say that my friend Lori and I had tried Weight Watchers a number of times and exercised together many, many miles but never quite made it.  Lori had the Lap Band done last October and I am very proud of the progress she has made.  She looks wonderful!!  And she always has something for me to try.  Today it happened to be dry roasted flaxseed.  I think it's great that she tries different stuff.  I admire her different approach to eating healthy and trying different things.  I feel that is the key to success.  Anyway, I just wanted to publicly say "Keep up the good work, Lori".

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Until next time,
Paula 


SLOW DOWN

Mar 20, 2008

Well, I weighed myself  and I am now down 72# since surgery.  I had set my last goal at 100 # lost by April 1st and I am sorry to say that I am not going to make it.  I've had a real slow down with the weight loss.  The last 5 weeks have seen no movement but I'm not discouraged.  I knew that I would plateau and I'm just trying to get in as much exercise as I can.  It's been a hard 3 months trying to fit in exercise because my daughter is in basketball and with practice on most nights and tournements on the weekends, it doesn't leave a lot of time for myself.  But we are on the downstretch with tourneys and then I can concentrate on me.  The next time I report it will be on a much bigger weight loss.

Take care!

Another Milestone

Dec 26, 2007

December 26, 2007

Well, I'm a little late in reporting that I did make my goal of 50 lbs. by 3 months.  I was just 4 days past the 3 month mark but I think that is close enough and it turned out to be 51 lbs.  Yeah, me!!!

I did very well during the holidays.  I have not had any cookies, fudge, etc at all.  I was too scared to try any.  The whole concept of the dumping syndrome scares me that I refuse to even go there.  I don't feel deprived, I just know that I can't eat certain foods.  It really doesn't bother me.

I'm off for a few days between Christmas and New Years and today I went through my closet and got rid of all of the clothes that are too big for me.  It is such a wonderful feeling to know that I will never be big again.   I told my husband that when I lose all of my weight, I will never wear elastic waist pants ever again.

I think my next goal will be 50 lbs. by April 1st.  I'm not sure if that is realistic or not but I'm going to give it a shot.  Wish me luck!!

As I Approach the 3 Month Mark

Nov 27, 2007

November 27, 2007

I just had my 3 month appointment with Dr. Kam on Monday, November 26th.  It was actually 2 1/2 weeks earlier due to his resigning from the Barix Clinics.  My appointment went really well and I am proud to say that I am now down 42 lbs in 10 weeks.  My goal is to make 50 lbs by the 3 month mark and I feel confident that I will.  I can't believe the difference this surgery has made on my life.  I feel healthy again and I'm interested in alot of the things I used to be interested in.  And Christmas this year.  I haven't been this gung ho about the holidays in a very long time.  I absolutely love this feeling.  

Until next time...

ANOTHER TWO BITES THE DUST!!

Nov 04, 2007

I lost another two pounds which puts me at 30lbs.  I am so excited.  Every day I get stronger and more healthy and I am truely loving it.  I'm going into my eighth week and it's hard to believe that it's been two months already.  I am having lots of fun trying on clothes that didn't fit.  I have quite a few tubs full of clothes in my basement all the way down to size 16 or 18.  After that I will have to buy new.  I can't wait.  I need to buy a new winter coat but I'm waiting until the last possible moment because I don't want to buy too big of a size.  And we're suppose to get snow this week.  Yuck!

Until next time...


FINALLY, THE SCALE IS MOVING AGAIN

Oct 28, 2007

  October 28, 2007

I am so excited!!  After more than two weeks I got on the scale and I am down 6 lbs.  I was getting so frustrated with no movement on the scale and it has finally moved.  I don't know why we all worry about the scaled not moving.  We know that we are losing but that darned scale dictates our lives.  For those out there that are 6 1/2 weeks out, hang in there.  The scale will move again. 

MY NEW JOURNEY

Oct 21, 2007

October 21, 2007

I am just a few days shy of six weeks and I have to say I am a bit disappointed with my weight loss so far.  I am still at 22lbs. and it has stayed there for over two weeks now.  I have a conference call with Dr. Kam tomorrow morning and hope I get some kind of answer as to what is wrong or what I am doing wrong. 


MY NEW JOURNEY

Oct 18, 2007

October 18, 2007

I've been very delinquent in writing lately.  I apologize for that.  I am now just at 5 weeks and I am down 22 lbs.  I have not had any weight loss for the past two weeks and it has been a great disappointment.  I called my nutritionist but she feels I am right on track.  I read alot of other profiles and most have lost more.  I will talk to Dr. Kam next week so we'll see what he has to say.  I've looked at what I might be doing wrong and the only thing is that I am struggling with getting my fluids in during the day.  

I'll try to keep more updated with my updates. 

MY NEW JOURNEY

Sep 22, 2007

September 22, 2007

I lost 3 more lbs.  This is just amazing.  I've been taking short walks each day but yesterday I made it to a half mile.  This is a big step for me since I couldn't even make it a half mile before my surgery due to my weight and issues with my ankle and knee.  So my plan is to walk a half mile for a few more days and then up it to one mile.  This is such a great feeling and quite a natural high.

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