Starstelle G.
December 28, 2006
Dec 28, 2006
Hmm - not much to update anyone on. I thought I would just say that I am getting bummed that I can not weight myself yet. I did not realize how much my weekly weigh in kept me motivated! LOL I am doing well with the foot surgery.. and hope it works.. I do need to start exercising when recovered... I need to put a kick start into my weight loss... I would love to reach my goal by August 2007.. I feel as if I gained a few pounds since my foot surgery - not moving around and spending most of my time on the couch! hopefully will get rid of the crutches Jan. 2...
December 10, 2006
Dec 10, 2006
Well - not too much happening here... lost 1.5 pounds this past week! so I am down 70.5 pounds! YEAHHHH.. only 45.5 to go! not too shabby for 7 months! Funny thing is - some people I know think I should be losing faster! LOL ohh well - I am happy, and so is Dr. Ben-Meir.. so that is all that matters! I am really starting to feel better about myself, for the most part...
I will be going in for foot surgery this Tuesday (12-12). That is good and bad... will not be getting too much exercise the next few weeks. I stocked up on books and some XBox360 games... anyone play uno?? find me - I am Kimi F1 Fan hehe. I am nervous about the surgery... but I am sure I will be fine. Just have to close my ears when others tell me they had it worse off... I am sure some of them did - but we are all different... I see how many lap band patients are different with healing/pain/weight loss... I am sure we are all different when it comes to other surgeries as well - I just wish people would realize that! (I know I am wishing for a lot.. but that is OK - I am like that!)
Iam already stressed over the holidays... seems to be that way all the time.. and it allseems to be my fault when a problem arises.. ohh well - just have to grow some thicker skin.....
I hope all is well with everyone.. I will check in when I am moving around some!
I will be going in for foot surgery this Tuesday (12-12). That is good and bad... will not be getting too much exercise the next few weeks. I stocked up on books and some XBox360 games... anyone play uno?? find me - I am Kimi F1 Fan hehe. I am nervous about the surgery... but I am sure I will be fine. Just have to close my ears when others tell me they had it worse off... I am sure some of them did - but we are all different... I see how many lap band patients are different with healing/pain/weight loss... I am sure we are all different when it comes to other surgeries as well - I just wish people would realize that! (I know I am wishing for a lot.. but that is OK - I am like that!)
Iam already stressed over the holidays... seems to be that way all the time.. and it allseems to be my fault when a problem arises.. ohh well - just have to grow some thicker skin.....
I hope all is well with everyone.. I will check in when I am moving around some!
December 1, 2006
Dec 01, 2006
I went in for a fill today. I just wanted a small tweek.. and that is what the doc gave me! Yeah.. went from 5.6cc to 6.0cc. I am hoping that it will help alittle. also - I am down 69 pounds! WOW! The NP did my fill today with Dr. Ben-Mier in the room - she got it on the first try! another YEAH!! I am feeling pretty good about myself and the band right now... as it seems to be the only thing going right in my life ... besides my husband..(just worried about him driving with the snow storm and all). Since this surgery, not only have I lost 69 pounds, but I have lost a best friend (ok - I THOUGHT she was a very good friend.. now I know better lol) I have gained confidence in myself, a closer relationship with my husband (if you have a strong marriage - it will get stronger...) Now - all I have to do is get my neck/sholder pain under control.. deal with my migraines better, and get my foot surgery out of the way - then I will be golden.. until I want/need PS.
I do not regret having the Lap-Band surgery for one second! I am starting to feel like my old self, only better!
I do not regret having the Lap-Band surgery for one second! I am starting to feel like my old self, only better!
November 25, 2006
Nov 25, 2006
I lost 1/2 a pound this week! So I am down to 178.5 I will take any loss right now! I am debating on cancelling my fill, since I do have foot surgery coming up in two weeks... thinking about waiting till after - since I am still losing?? I guess I am being a "real" woman not being about to decide about anything lately - or should I say - I just keep changing my mind! LOL
Neck/head is still bothering me - Neck pain has been worse since I have been to the pain specialist and he gave me three shots of steroids in the base of my skull... not a pleasant experience... Other than that - everything has been the same - pretty boring to say the least! Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Neck/head is still bothering me - Neck pain has been worse since I have been to the pain specialist and he gave me three shots of steroids in the base of my skull... not a pleasant experience... Other than that - everything has been the same - pretty boring to say the least! Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend!
November 16, 2006
Nov 15, 2006
Another week has past... time to post my weekly weigh in.... drum roll please......
I weighed in at 179 this morning! I honestly can not believe it! I feel like I have been eating anything and everything! I do have an appointment for a fill in two weeks... because I feel no restriction... BUT - I still lost! I know I have been doing the emotional eating stuff... bored and upset.. tom here playing on my emotions...
Turkey day will not be a problem for overeating here - unless I have an emotional breakdown... DH will not be home this year - AGAIN.... So I opted to work my holiday week... no days off until the weekend. No dinner planned with anyone.. my side or his... I am just going to act like it is not a figging holiday! I know the reasons behind him not coming home for the holiday... so he will be here for my surgery... and flying on the holiday is a major mess.. and will cause lost work days for him. I know it will be hard on both of us.. but we have managed in the past - and will will manage now.
So there was my good news/bad news report.. yes - and some venting! LOL
This week has brought a 2 pound loss... but still dealing with the emotional issues that I faced pre banding... I am a work in progress... and I am human - so I am dealing with it as I go along!
I weighed in at 179 this morning! I honestly can not believe it! I feel like I have been eating anything and everything! I do have an appointment for a fill in two weeks... because I feel no restriction... BUT - I still lost! I know I have been doing the emotional eating stuff... bored and upset.. tom here playing on my emotions...
Turkey day will not be a problem for overeating here - unless I have an emotional breakdown... DH will not be home this year - AGAIN.... So I opted to work my holiday week... no days off until the weekend. No dinner planned with anyone.. my side or his... I am just going to act like it is not a figging holiday! I know the reasons behind him not coming home for the holiday... so he will be here for my surgery... and flying on the holiday is a major mess.. and will cause lost work days for him. I know it will be hard on both of us.. but we have managed in the past - and will will manage now.
So there was my good news/bad news report.. yes - and some venting! LOL
This week has brought a 2 pound loss... but still dealing with the emotional issues that I faced pre banding... I am a work in progress... and I am human - so I am dealing with it as I go along!
November 9, 2006
Nov 09, 2006
Another long week has past! Woke up Tuesday thinking it was Thursday already! Those are the weeks that seem to drag along! The good news is that I have lost 2.5 pounds! So I think my body is protesting.. I will have the same weight for 3 weigh ins - then lose a couple of pounds! I am down to 181!!! Tryed on some jeans the other day... my 18's are baggy.. looks like I have a poopy butt, but the 16's push my tummy up and over the waistband... and that sight is not pretty!
I am still unsure of my doctors "goal" weight that was set... I feel like that might be a little too small... but then again - I have been there before... so I will wait and see.
I guess that is all until next week - unless I have a need for a vent...
I am still unsure of my doctors "goal" weight that was set... I feel like that might be a little too small... but then again - I have been there before... so I will wait and see.
I guess that is all until next week - unless I have a need for a vent...
6 month bandaversary! november 4, 2006
Nov 04, 2006
Wow time does fly when you are having fun! I can not believe that it has been 6 months since I have been banded! This has been the second best thing I have done in my life... the BEST thing I have done was marry my hubby! hehe. The only thing I regret, is that I wish I could have had the band sooner! But at least I have this tool now to help!
I do need to get a fill sometime very very soon, I am just debating on when to get it. I have foot surgery scheduled for December 12. do I do it right before, or right after??? Or do I just go and get it done now?
I am once again at a small stall in weight loss.. hench, I know I need a fill. I stayed at 183.5 for another week... but all is ok with that... at least I am down to 183.5!I would like to be at least 175 by the new year.. or heck even lower! LOL
So Happy Six months to my alien band! WOOHOO!! If I can do this - I know anyone can!
I do need to get a fill sometime very very soon, I am just debating on when to get it. I have foot surgery scheduled for December 12. do I do it right before, or right after??? Or do I just go and get it done now?
I am once again at a small stall in weight loss.. hench, I know I need a fill. I stayed at 183.5 for another week... but all is ok with that... at least I am down to 183.5!I would like to be at least 175 by the new year.. or heck even lower! LOL
So Happy Six months to my alien band! WOOHOO!! If I can do this - I know anyone can!
October 29, 2006
Oct 29, 2006
Ok - so... still dealing with the migraines... but bloodwork came back and everything was fine there.. so it is not my hormones causeing them??? hmm... will have to ask further about that! LOL
I have a surgery date for my left foot... December 12. I will be off of my feet for 5-8 weeks... so anyone with ideas of how to excersise without being on your feet... PLEASE SHARE!! hehe After the first surgery I will have to wait 3-4 months and do the other foot., but then again - I have to schedule the next surgery around husbands work schedule and our vacations... hmm what to do?? lol
I am also needing a fill, but think I will wait until December... either right before my foot surgery or right after. I feel restriction only 1/2 the time... somedays I feel like I am wide open.. and other days, well - I just can eat a tiny bit (that is what I want.. lol) I know that the first few weeks after my foot surgery I will have to deal with my emotional eating... being bored is when I like to snack... so I will really have to work on that mental issue. Whoever says that having WLS is the easy way out can kiss my behind! It is work everyday.. what to eat, when to eat, when to drink... it is work - but damn - it is worth it!
This week I stayed the same weight wise.. and that is fine... I really need to do the E word... I know that is my fault.. but after being on my feet at work - the last thing I want to do is cause myself more pain by excersising and adding more pressure to my feet! LOL The podiatrist told me to get at it.. I can not damage my feet anymore than they already are... so.. up until surgery I will do my best to do my walking away the pounds dvd at least 3 times a week!
I guess that is all of my ramblings until next week!
I have a surgery date for my left foot... December 12. I will be off of my feet for 5-8 weeks... so anyone with ideas of how to excersise without being on your feet... PLEASE SHARE!! hehe After the first surgery I will have to wait 3-4 months and do the other foot., but then again - I have to schedule the next surgery around husbands work schedule and our vacations... hmm what to do?? lol
I am also needing a fill, but think I will wait until December... either right before my foot surgery or right after. I feel restriction only 1/2 the time... somedays I feel like I am wide open.. and other days, well - I just can eat a tiny bit (that is what I want.. lol) I know that the first few weeks after my foot surgery I will have to deal with my emotional eating... being bored is when I like to snack... so I will really have to work on that mental issue. Whoever says that having WLS is the easy way out can kiss my behind! It is work everyday.. what to eat, when to eat, when to drink... it is work - but damn - it is worth it!
This week I stayed the same weight wise.. and that is fine... I really need to do the E word... I know that is my fault.. but after being on my feet at work - the last thing I want to do is cause myself more pain by excersising and adding more pressure to my feet! LOL The podiatrist told me to get at it.. I can not damage my feet anymore than they already are... so.. up until surgery I will do my best to do my walking away the pounds dvd at least 3 times a week!
I guess that is all of my ramblings until next week!
October 19, 2006
Oct 18, 2006
Another week has past... I am tired of dealing with these headaches. I can not wait to see the pain managment doctor... next month! arghhh! I have my MRI set up for my feet... hopefully I can get that taken care of by the end of the year, I really need to get moving, and having my feet in better shape will REALLY help out!
It has been a whirl wind around here, DH coming home and leaving again... only to be home in a day or two - then leave for another month.... there is never any "getting used" to him being gone - only learning how to deal with it... WITHOUT opening the feed bag... easier said than done!
OK... so other than my head, my feet and dealing with DH's departures.. all is well! HAHA... I do not mean to complain so much - because I truly am happy, I guess those things are just bugging me to the Nth degree! I am back to losing weight... feeling better about myself, etc. I guess it has really helped me that I also am trying to cut out alot of the trivial stress in my life! So far... so good. I just wonder how I will handle the Holidays... hmmm - that is something I will have to ponder....
I am down 2.5 pounds from last week! YEAHH.. I might meet my October Challenge if I can keep this up - just not holding my breath on that! But I think that 2.5 pounds might be reasonalbe by November 1st... lets keep it up!
It has been a whirl wind around here, DH coming home and leaving again... only to be home in a day or two - then leave for another month.... there is never any "getting used" to him being gone - only learning how to deal with it... WITHOUT opening the feed bag... easier said than done!
OK... so other than my head, my feet and dealing with DH's departures.. all is well! HAHA... I do not mean to complain so much - because I truly am happy, I guess those things are just bugging me to the Nth degree! I am back to losing weight... feeling better about myself, etc. I guess it has really helped me that I also am trying to cut out alot of the trivial stress in my life! So far... so good. I just wonder how I will handle the Holidays... hmmm - that is something I will have to ponder....
I am down 2.5 pounds from last week! YEAHH.. I might meet my October Challenge if I can keep this up - just not holding my breath on that! But I think that 2.5 pounds might be reasonalbe by November 1st... lets keep it up!
October 17, 2006
Oct 16, 2006
I just wanted to add that if you look to my first post you will see a side by side comparison before/current!
Today was ok - I did get all my liquids in, and then some - so I am doing great on that aspect of the "October Challenge"! Yeah! I will post more later this week... after my weekly weigh in...
Today was ok - I did get all my liquids in, and then some - so I am doing great on that aspect of the "October Challenge"! Yeah! I will post more later this week... after my weekly weigh in...
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North Canton, OH
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05/04/2006
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Feb 26, 2004
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