Stellanet
2/23/09: Well it's been over 4 yrs since my surgery and I have gained 32 pound from my goal. Today is a new day and a fresh start. I walked/ran on the treadmill for 1 mile this morning. For me, that is a great accomplishment. I'm back to counting calories. I get a new Nintendo WII with a Wii fit tomorrow. I'm going to be alternating between that and the treadmill. My goal is to get back down to 135lbs. by May 30,2009, my nephew's wedding. Root for me because, I'M GONNA DO IT!!!!
4/4/2016: I can't believe it's been seven years since I've been on. Have had alot of health issues, mainly stomach and liver. I now have hypertension to where I carry a very low blood pressure. Passing out is the main side effect for me. Passed out in kitchen 1 1/2 years ago and broke my foot.
Had major issues with losing too much weight. This past winter, my weight went down to 108 lbs. Dr. said that I was malnoursed and anorexis ( sorry about the spelling, getting old and forgetful). I am now up to 117 lbs. Have had trouble with constipation here of late. I drank a bottle of magnesium citrate two hours ago and still haven't went. So bloated that I feel and look like I'm seven months pregnant. I have alot of trouble finding clothes to fit me. Went to the local speciality store today and tried a size 0. Too big. It's hard wearing a juniors size only because it seems like everything is low rise. I'll be 52 this year and feel I'm too old to be wearing a low rise. Plus for me it is very uncomfortable.
I still dump occasionally, usually when I eat to fast. Dr. had me on too many meds for the past eight years to the point that I wouldn't even clean my house. All I did was sleep. Well, six weeks ago I took myself off of 13 meds. that he had me on cold turkey. My worst side effect is that I don't sleep more than about 3 to 4 hours at night. My appetite has increased which is worrisome. The good thing is that my house is spotless and has been for the past 5 weeks. Me and my husband are getting along better than we have in 10 years. I'm loving it.
Will write more soon.
6/23/16
Ok, so we're at the end of June and I feel like a blimp. I went from 108 at the end of February to 146 as of last weekend. I got on the scales yesterday and I'm down 4 lbs. I have been getting strawberries and freezing them so I have some for this winter. I mean back to basics. ,proteins and fruit and vegetables. I've been eating anywhere between 900 to 1200 calories a day for the last couple of weeks. I've been trying to walk the treadmill for 20 minutes and then I get on the ski machine. My husband wants me to stay at this weight but I'm not comfortable at this weight. I feel most comfortable at between 117 and 122. I can't wear any shorts that I have from last year. I can get most of them on.but they are very uncomfortable. I just wanted to let the newbies and the wantabies know. This surgery is a tool. But , you have to work the tools for the rest of your life .
I will post my before and after photos when I get back down to my comfort zone.
11/14/22
I can't believe it's been so long since I posted to my account! My baby sister passed away from suiside in September the last year I posted. It was three weeks before her youngest sons wedding. It was a VERY DIFFICULT time to say the least!!!! It was two days after my birthday and on my oldest granddaughters birthday. Was not the best of days. i did really good not drinking alchohol for a year and a half but my baby sister passing, really hit me! I started drinking alchohol a couple of months after she passed. when you loose weight like we do, your tolerance is not as good as it use to be. DON'T DRINK ALCHOHOL!!!!!!!!It is the worst thing for you! I am now 58 years old, have been married for 39 years and about to loss my marriage! Not so much because of my drinking, it's because I gave up on my home. I've had my daughter and youngest grandson live with me and NEVER clean up their messes. i have ALSO RAISED HER OLDEST SON, BECAUSE SHE WAS TOO YOUNG TO Have a child at 15 and now he has went to live with her.Now I have BOTH OF THEIR MESSES to clean!
