Tammy O.

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It has been 129 days since surgery and I am 73 POUNDS DOWN!! WHOOP WHOOP! It has by no means been easy but I DID IT! I can finally say I am in the 100's 63 lbs to go to reach goal weight! I believe I am at the ever so longed for sweet spot and learning daily how to learn to eat all over again, it has had it's challenges needless to say & I have had to say goodbye to some of my favorite foods, but I have acquired a taste for many new ones :)

Now after seeing this picture, I think I'll treat myself to a MUCH needed Pedicure!

Went in for my post op appointment today, Dr. said I am still retaining fluid in my abdomen and he would prefer I quit taking my 2 mile a day walk , at least until my next visit in 2 weeks. He did give me the okay to go swimming again though. Supposed to get my fist fill (2-4cc) next time and I am already a nervous wreck since I'm a big baby and he don't use anything to numb first EEK! I need the fill BAD, the last few days have been really tough not to eat everything in site! My appetite has come back with a vengeance! I have definitely ate more than was needed! It's all I think about it seems! Ughhhhh

He gave me the okay to start introducing "soft" foods back into my life day by day (1000-1200 cal a day) but doesn't think my idea of sticking to a protein shake for breakfast is a good one. He'd prefer I get my protein from food? I just don't like eating in the morning, it's going to be tough but I'll give it a go. We'll see..........

12 days Post Op & FINALLY feeling "normal" again after surgery. Today I have decided I am going to COMMIT myself to walking for a minimum of 30 minutes everyday. After everything I put my body through for this surgery, I am going to make it work for me DAMNIT! Today I walked 45 minutes before I started feeling my stomach contract so figured I'd better stop there and not push myself to hard. IT FELT SO GOOD!!!! I refuse to go to my 2 week post op after only losing 2 lbs when I lost 29 on the pre-op diet!!! I have to see results to keep myself from plopping in front of the TV with a tub of ice cream and feeling sorry for myself, those days are GONE! Time to PISS or get off the POT!

I haven't worn a Tank Top since I was a senior in high school, went to the store today and bought a handful of them... Decided I am going to wear one everyday (around the house & yard of course) to remind me everyday that I am one day closer to feeling confident enough to wear them in public!

Surgery was yesterday and everything went fine! Dr. said my liver was in "prestine" condition for the surgery. I did vomit a few times after surgery but the nurse said that was more than likely an effect from the anesthesia. I am a little more sore today than yesterday but the gas in my chest has mostly went away Thank God! They weren't kidding when they said it would damn near feel like you were having a heart attack. But I walked as much as I possibly could yesterday and it seemed to have made a difference. Looks like I will be calling my sofa chair & ottoman bed for the next few days, it's rather unbearable to try and lay flat on my back. I get to move on to pureed foods today so looking forward to my bowl of tomato soup & applesauce for dinner. I plan to stick to a protein shake for breakfast & lunch for a while then whatever I am allowed for dinner.

Oh my, I can't believe how fast the last 14 days went, they seemed to drag forever! I went to bed last night anxious to get this day over with and woke up a nervous wreck! Didn't help that mother nature stopped by to visit today UGHHH Hoping that won't be an issue for surgery, waiting on the nurse to call me back on that. I am feeling so many emotions right now I just wish tomorrow would hurry up & get here so I can move on to the next chapter of a healthier me 

Went to a Birthday Party today and fell off the wagon.....HARD That's all I'm going to say about that! I did do yard work for 4 hrs after, hoping to fix my OOPS moment. Damnit! I could kick myself in the ass!!!!!

Well...... 9 days into this and all is going well. I've lost a total of 22 lbs so far and am just stoked as can be! Had some stomach spasms today but they only lasted for a few minutes and haven't come back, not sure what that was about but it was pretty intense. Maybe my body adjusting to the liquids vs solids? Not sure, I'll call dr office monday unless it pops up again before. I cheated and took a few bits of mac n cheese tonight Man, it was quite tasty! I can't believe I am FINALLY 6 days from surgery! I have been on this journey for 3 years now and it's finally going to happen ! I am so ready to live a healthier life! So tired of making excuses in my life choices due to my weight. It has held me back WAY too long! I can't wait to take my daughter to an amusement park and actually enjoy the rides with her instead of the fear of not fitting in the safety restraints!

Well thus far I am doing this Worked in my garden most of the afternoon then hopped in the pool for a few hours to keep me out of the house and away from the kitchen. Hopefully I melted away a few more pounds today I am really surprised at how well I am sticking to this, I'll assume it's since I know there is a light at the end of this tunnel. I am getting excited more every day to get through the surgery and get on with seeing just what I am capable of! 

Well it's Day 5 and thus far it seems to be getting easier for me.. (just a few minor cheats ) I have tried my best to steer clear of all temptations and my family is being VERY supportive. I am sure that is making all the difference. I was so excited to weigh myself today (had to borrow the neighbors scale again, I've always refused to have one in the house lol) and I am just ecstatic that according to it I have lost 7 LBS. in 5 days Went through all my pre-op registrations with the hospital today and everything is a go. I will go in next Friday for the prescreens at 6 am and will hopefully be banded and on my to my healthier life that afternoon. Time to go do some water aerobics in the pool I may even run out later and go buy a scale

Day 4 of the 2 Week Pre-Op Diet... Yesterday was tough but I made it through with just a little cheat  Going to buckle down and get it together today I've being using Atkins Protein sheakes, which I was surprised aren't too bad and drinking water, water & more water! I sure hope I end the day as positive as it has bugun .