SmilinsShrinking
Just checkin in
Jan 07, 2009
I'm now almost 6 months out.. and down 125! I have new comparison pictures & the changes really are starting to show!
My losses have slowed down quite a bit, so I think it's time to get my first fill. I'm a little nervous about it, partially because I'm a big needle wuss & partially because I've really enjoyed not having food issues. I do know that the biggest reason for the slow down is that I haven't been exercising like I was earlier on. I kind of wish I had another month without a fill to see if I can get the scale moving with more exercise alone. Oh well.. it's kind of silly to not use my band to it's potential to help along the way. *shrug* It's funny that I recognized over the holidays that my old ways aren't buried that deep. When we were snowed in for almost 2 weeks, I had to be super cafeful not to snack & nibble while being bored... something I used to struggle with A LOT. But, even though I recognized that I'd gotten out of my routine of "doing something" (walking, swimming, dancing) everyday, I didn't get right back on it. Now, it's been almost a month of going back to not moving much, and I can totally tell! My energy isn't as high, my losses have slowed down. (went from losing 15 a month to barely 5.. DUH!) Well, I'm commiting here that I am going to change this. Today!
Next week on Monday is the day that I'm checking in my surgeon.. I'll talk to him about how everything is going & let him decide what he thinks that I should do.
Thanks again for letting me process where I'm at today & for letting me share my journey.
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Smilin'
Half Way to Goal :)
Nov 14, 2008
I wanted to thank everyone for your continued support... I know I would not have been half as successful without this site & all of the lovely people here. Thank you!!
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Smilin'
Ooops! I forgot to blog about -100
Oct 31, 2008
Anyway.. after 7 long days, I'm happy that I'm finally over that hump. -2, so I'm almost half way to goal!!! My next few milestones:
-1 I've lost Taylor (My best friend's 12 year old daughter)
-3 I've lost my LAST daycare kid!!! Yeah Me!!
-5.5 Half way to goal!!!!
I can get to these... and many many more! I think I'll have to sit down & make a few more goals, because after those that are listed... it's a long way to any other goals.
Ok.. I'm heading out. Thank you for letting me share.
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Smilin'
2 pounds to go! *fingers crossed*
Oct 22, 2008
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Smilin'
Set a new Goal
Oct 06, 2008
I just adjusted my weight loss goal. Originally, I was aiming for 190. That would be down 200 pounds & weigh less that how much I've lost. But, I've lowered it by 15 more pounds. 175.. I'm hoping that I'll be able to maintain that weight. The lowest I've ever weighed in my adult life is 200 (and I look stinking vute at that weight) so I have no clue how I'll look at 175. It should be fun to wait & see.
On a funny note... One of my best friends had a dream about me the other day. In her dream, I told my girl's night group that I set my goal for 100 pounds. LOL Then, they tried to talk me out of it, saying that it was too thin for my build. My response?? I yelled at them & told them that they were just JEALOUS!!
If you really knew me, you'd know how completely funny that is. I would never want to weigh that low of an amount & I adore my friends & would never treat them that way. Ok.. still at -90 & feeling great! Thanks for letting me share!
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Smilin'
Down 80 pounds & other good news!
Sep 13, 2008
Unbelievable!!My other piece of great news, is that my dear friend Sakisha told me that she has a surprise for me. I asked her what it was... and guess what?? She's going to pay for me to join her gym. Isn't that sooo generous?? I really do need to add more challenge to my workouts.. so far I walk a lot & power shop for my business. It will be fun to have a workout buddy too! I am very excited & appreciative. I was hoping to join soon, but money is a little bit tight right now, while I'm paying off my half of having the surgery. (Thank you Dad!) What a great investment in my future! I'm a lucky girl!
Ok.. That's it for now. Thank you again for letting me share my journey!
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Smilin'
Down 71 pounds!!
Aug 31, 2008
It's hard to believe how well the band is working for me.
I'm so thankful to be banded... but my mind is still adjusting. Isn't it weird how a little bit of food can make us full?? And then to stay satisfied for a long time on top of that?? Weird!!I'm doing good on portion sizes.. and listening to my body when it says stop. (well, except for 2 times that I ate too fast. I probably ate a few bites too many & what a belly ache I had. I'm hoping that those little learning moments stay with me.)
I'm almost a week away from my appointment to get my first fill, again. I hope they are able to find my port this time. If not.. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.. and try to get more weight off, so eventually, they can find that darned thing.
Hey.. in case you didn't see them, check out the -70 pics in my photo album.
That's it for now.. thanks for letting me share!
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Smilin'
First Fill :(
Aug 11, 2008
I went to the doctor this morning, for my first fill.
First of all... I really don't think that I need a fill. But, you can't call at 9am to cancel a 10:15 appointment. (That would be rude)
So.. I try to say that I don't need a fill, but he assures me that yes I do. (I say that I don't need a fill, because I was under the impression that as long as you are losing at a decent rate, that why mess with it? I'm down 20 pounds since surgery 4 weeks ago)
Anyway... this needle-phobe goes back in the room, lays on the table & lifts up the shirt & lowers my "Eurkle" pants. The doctor has to press sooooo hard through my layers of chub, trying to find my port. We think he finds it.. gives me the little numbing prick *teehee* and the procedes to put the deep needle in & releases quite a bit of fluids, but can't get to the port. I ended up with 8 needle pokes.. 3 numbing & 5 big ones, all to not get a fill. He did offer for me to have the other surgeon come in & give it a try. I said "no thank you" He said that I could schedule a flourescope & have it that way. Well.. call me cheap, but being self pay, I don't really want to add another bill. I said how about I come back in another week or two.. lose a little more weight & see if that helps. He said that was OK with him, but, with no restriction, be careful that I don't gain. Gain?? Has he met me?? lol I'm hoping to lose another 10 - 15 pounds.. then let them have another "stab" at me. LOL
I'm happy to have the extra time.. I'm hoping that if I can continue losing without a fill.. that they might consider that being big like me, that maybe for now, the band alone is enough restriction. I figure that if I'm satisfied on a little bit of food for hours, that may be the case. I just want to rise this feeling until it's not working any farther. I hope that makes sense.
Thanks again for letting me share.
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Smilin'
60 pounds gone!! Wahooo
Aug 09, 2008
I was sooo excited this morning to weigh in & see that I am now officially down 60 pounds!!! :) :)
Today, I'm going to the bandsters party.. where I get to meet some of the online people that I have met here. :) I'm sooo excited about that!
Then tomorrow, I get to drop my darling 13 year old to church camp!! Followed by a little trip to the casino with my best friend!! :)
Monday is my 1st fill... and 2 days later... MUSHIES!!! :) This is kicking off to be a great week!! :)
Thanks for letting me share!
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Smilin'
Feeling good! :)
Jul 25, 2008
It's been 10 days since my banding.. and I'm kicking butt!! I've been having scale victories & non scale victories. As of this morning, I'm down 54 pounds so far!!! Can you believe it??? It is crazy how the pounds have been coming off. One day I walked around all day & had my panties falling down into my pants. LOL I can walk a mile now & my back doesn't hurt. My 13 year old daughter was standing by me in the kitchen.. she looked me up & down and said "Wow Mom.. I haven't really been paying attention, but I can totally see changes in your body. I noticed that your face looked different, but I can see it in your legs & your tummy too!" That felt nice to hear. Oh yeah.. my belly no longer touches my steering wheel!! :) 2 goals down already. That one & not being cranky while on the liquid stage. I've been in a really good mood... I was so happily suprised.
I'm still on the SF clear liquid diet, but now I can have protein shakes too. Thank goodness! I was hungry last week!! The only down side, is that the shakes taste WAY more sweet than they did before surgery. I knew there was a chance that my taste buds could be changing, but so soon?? I'm definitely looking forward to this upcoming 2 1/2 weeks to fly by!! All of the mushie posts make my mouth water!! LOL I think the first thing I'm going to mush up & try eating is some chef boy-r-dee raviolis. Why?? I don't know.. they just sounds delicious!!
I've lost 5 daycare kids so far.. and I have about 4 more pounds to lose the 6th. *grin* The other 4 are big kids that weigh 80+ pounds.. so I'm hoping to have them gone by Christmas. I think that is obtainable. lol
Anyway.. I am still loving being on the boards... I learn so much... gain inspiration.. get meal ideas... and plainly enjoy the other losers on the bench! *wink*
That's it for now... if you ever have any questions.. I'm an open book.. just ask! :)
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Smilin'
