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Ok, I  went to my check up with Dr. Provost on 8/19/08.  I have lost 8# since my last visit 5/5/08.  I personally was alittle bummed but Dr said that it was probably because I have been working out 4 times a week since July.  (Gaining muscle weight).  On July the 9th I joined a gym near my work.  I have to get up at 5:10 am and leave the house at 5:30 in order to get to the gym by 6:15.  I take a spinning class on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday until 7:00 am then its on to the first patient at work at 7:30am.  My mornings are pretty rushed but I LOVE the spinning class.  Its a class on stationary bikes that the instructor tells you things like, "We will be on low resistance for 1 min sprinting (fast as you can) then 30 sec on medium resistance then out of the set (standing up) at high resistance for 1 min then we will recover (easy riding) for 2 mins".  It seems like it wouldn't be very fun but it is.   Every day is different.  Some days we do "pop ups" that you will be Out of the Seat for 30 seconds then back on the seat for 30 seconds then Out of the Seat for 45 seconds then back on the seat for 45 seconds then out of the seat for 1 min then back on the seat for 1 min "recover" at the "top of the hill" then head back down in reverse order.  I love it, I've had some tailbone issues but the Dr told me that it is common in bariatric patients loose their muscle that keeps their tailbone off the hard surfaces.  I have to build up those muscles again by doing squats etc.  On Tue and Thursday we (my carpool buddies and I) work on the Naultilus machines and the eliptical.  I really like the routine and miss it when I don't get to do.  We don't work on Friday's so sometimes I don't drive into the gym to do spinning class.  All and all I am glad its all working out.  

I finally feel like I have more energy/stamina.   I have lost 86 # and still in a size 13/14.  I would like to lose the last 30, but it seems that it is at a standstill at this time.  I've REALLY been trying to work at not drinking while I eat.  I have always drank so much while eating and its such a terrible habit to break.  I know to be successful I will have to overcome that habit.  

I know this is long but I have one more important thing to say..... I FOUND MY PRE-OPERATION MEASUREMENTS!!  I thought I must have lost them on the trip to Dallas for my surgery.  So here it goes...

                          11/6/07            8/30/08 
Breast               47                       40.5
Arm                    15                       13
Neck                  17                      14.5
Thigh                 28                      21
Waist                49                       38
Wrist                   7                         6.5
Calf                  17.5                     15 

42 inches lost!!! Who HOO!!  I'm so excited.  Its finally becoming reality, the wicked witch of weight is not hiding around the corner to wave her wand and take back this wonderful dream, no strike at midnight can take this away.  If I can overcome the drinking while I eat - it is a reality that I can keep this weight off for the REST OF MY LONG LONG LIFE!!

Thanks for all that read this, I'm so happy I've had OH to help me along.  

Until next time........ 

Long time since I've posted.  There are been a few changes since my last post.  I have flown to Houston - sitting in the MIDDLE seat and didn't touch the big guy next  to me!!!  I am wearing size 14 clothing.  It seems that at my last trip to Wally World, I had several (more than 3) wow moments regarding the opposite sex.  Hubba hubba!  At first I didn't get it - then after a while of opening doors, telling me I looked good and pushing my basket (I swear I couldn't make this up) I finally got it!  They were not really hitting on me, but at least noticing me.  What a weird feeling.  It kind of made me mad (to tell the truth).  A few months ago, I weighed 268 # and probably none of them would have even noticed me.....  I'm still the same person, kind of hard to find the joy in that.  But oh, boy did I mention it to my husband (just for grins).   I joined a gym today.  I start "Cycling with Brianne" three times a week after the 4th of July - I'll keep you posted.  The weight is coming off very slow.  But I haven't been excercising.  So, here is my big push to do something for myself.  I'm excited. 

Well, we spent a Wonderful week in the Great Smoky Mountains and in Northern Georgia.  We visited several waterfalls and went on LOTS of hikes this past week.  I'm sure I've lost pounds.  One trek was 1,099 stairs down to the bottom of a Gorge and then back up them again.  I'm so sure that I wouldn't have been able to make it last year.  My legs were shakey towards the end, but my heart didn't pound out of my chest.  I think my family was very proud of the changes they see in me.  Things are getting kinda "weird" with my skin.  Its like I've lost all the pounds in my legs.  My stomach is just yucky and my arms are still big.  I've heard you loose the belly towards the end.....I can't wait.  I know it won't all be gone, but Its got to get better.  I'm feeling really good.  I'm kind of concerned about the amount I can eat.  It is definately more than 1 cup.  I can eat 2 tacos at a sitting....I hope thats "normal".  Had some wine on vacation...yummy.   I got pretty silly, but it didn't last very long.  Until next time.....

Well, I went back to Dallas to have my 6 mos check up.  My weight is still holding at 190, but my blood pressure is 114/67 which is GREAT!!!  No more meds for me!!  I'm excited about that.  I really need to get back on the treadmill 3x a week.  I've been pretty tired lately.  They did my bloodwork and it was good except my B12 is low.  They have prescribed me B12 injections and some sublingual as well.  They were pleased with my weight loss and said that I was "right on target'.  I'm alittle bummed at the stall I'm having.  I'm just frustrated that I haven't been faithful to an exercise routine.  I'm looking into going to aerobics classes.  I'll keep ya'll posted.  My surgery overall has been great.  I am having NO problems at all.  I  feel really blessed about that.  I'm wearing 16/14's.  I haven't taken a new picture in a while.....I need to do that......Sandy 

Ok, I did it!  This morning the scale said.....197!!!!  Yippee!  I'm so excited!  I'm glad to leave those nasty ole 200's behind!  I am feeling smaller and smaller.  My elbows and my legs are  a lot smaller.  (its the little things)  I'm beginning to get into a "bumpy" stage where I have alot of rolls in my tummy, but I know it will get better.  They say the tummy fat is the last to go...   

I bought size 16 jeans last weekend.  I could get the 14s on, but the muffin top was gross.  I decided to buy the 16's until some of my rolls were smaller.  I really needed the shopping spree.  What a boost  to finally see you have dropped  another size.    Even though I didn't buy the size 14 pants - I know in my head I'm almost there!  

I'm really stoked, its nice to hear that I look nice and secretly - I think so too.  I'll try to get new pics up after spring break - love to all!!!

was BMI 46 : Morbidly Obese
now BMI 33 : Obese

Well tomorrow is my 3 month anniversary and so far - so good.  I am down to size 16 - 18 pants and size XL shirts.  I actually went and bought a shirt off the rack the other day, I didn't try it on or anything!!  Things are going good.  I'm VERY tired lately, I wonder if my b12 is low.  But other than that - I'm ready to be below 200#.  My goal is to be under 200# by Valentines Day.  I  hope I can make it.  This morning I weighed 202.  Down 66 pounds.  I had a gentle reminder to chew my food good this week.  Its SO easy to forget!!  I'd love to have a fizzy bubbley drink of pop (even diet) but I'm holding out!  I am excited that I have such wheel power!  I hope it lasts along time!  Check in with you next month!   

Well, Wednesday night the 23rd we had our first "get-together" for the new Tulsa Area Support Group.  We met at Chili's.  I had a wonderful time.  Thanks to OH we have met a lot of people going thru the struggles and trials from the approval process all that way to correctly eating long after surgery.  The message boards seemed to be the perfect place to go for support.  But I have to tell you, actually meeting the people I have talked with and learned about over the last 6 months was the most wonderful experience.  Everyone has a unique story with colorful lives and aspirations for their future.  So (raising my glass) here's to all the friends we meet here and I hope many more we meet in the future!!  It's so much easier to go thru this new stage in life with positive encouragement!!

..getting off the soap box now - Sandy
   

Well, I HAD to go buy some new scrubs tonight.  I just got some cheap ones from Wally World since I'm still losing but guess what?  I bought size large top and size large bottoms!!!  I can't believe it.  As for my workout schedule -  I haven't walked on the treadmill all week (darn it!).  I have started back on my protein shakes each morning.  I'm noticing I'm sheading alott more hair now.  I guess its right on track, I heard it happens around 3 months.  So far I'm pleased with the progress - I would do it again in a heartbeat.  I'm frustrated that my schedule has been kinda crazy and the weight loss has slowed down, but all and all they say that you will have spells.  I'm so afraid that its done (even though I read on here that 80% of the people express those same thoughts).  Its just so exciting when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while or you can't wear anything anymore - of course I don't want it to stop.  But I do know that I need to "help" myself lose by excercising more and eating the "right" kind of stuff.  Until next time..... 

I went to my 2 month appointment in Dallas yesterday......drum roll please.....53# LOST!!!!!  Everyone keeps saying I look like I'm melting - but today I believe it.  I actually tucked in my shirt  this morning!  WooHoo!  I think I have mastered what and how to eat - now I'm just ready to move on and see whats in store for me next!!! 

I really have to "Chew Chew Chew!" Small pea sized bites, personally I try not to talk alot or get distracted since I'm still a newbie.  Its really easy to swallow a "big bite" to answer someone  or to talk to a waitor - so I just try to be careful.   I have been wearing my scrubs that are 4 sizes too big until today.  Today I put on my jeans and an office logo t-shirt (size large) and the girls about fell over!  They kept calling me skinny butt and other silly stuff.  Talking about my figure kinda makes me feel funny.  I mean I still weigh over 200# ya know?  With that said, I have lost my drink shelf though (you know - the one under my boobs) I used to rest my glass on it.  Pathetic huh??  I wonder how much I have to loose to stop tieing my shoe laces on the corner ??   That's a question for myself, I don't know the answer - but i do know its more than 53#!!!  

Yippee!  A new year and a new me!  I'm excited about the changes that I can see, yet it is really hard to get in all my protein every day.  Nothing, I mean NOTHING in my closet fits.  I don't want to go crazy and buy new clothes because I know I'll be out of them really quick.  But, I really do need to get a few things...  I am having a very hard time knowing what to eat.  I made chicken soup with egg noodles the other day and I know my ratio of chicken to noodles were equal.  I can't tolerate eggs yet, to get enough protein, I FEEL like I would be eating a 10 oz steak at every meal.....  My surgeon discourages drinking protein shakes at this point ( I think he wants to promote good/healthy eating habits) but gosh darn it - I can't keep eating cheese and crakers, chicken and sea food.  I need  to really work at getting some research in on stuff the family would eat and I wouldn't have to make seperate meals.  The other night they were having pizza and I tried to just eat the topping - but it didn't settle well.  I ending up making me 6 pcs of shrimp and a salad.  But really - how much protien is in that?  I go back to Dallas next week to see my nut - maybe I will have a more positive attitude and some new ideas....