Rachel T.

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I dont have these same poses pre-op, I do have some pics in my photos,but I a going to start taking these same pictures once a month. Even though the scale shows a major loss, I dont see it. My hubby says he can see it, but he could just be trying to be nice and supportive:) My loving 5 yr old who picked up on more of our conversations than I thought told me I shouldnt have paid for my surgery cause my stomach looks the same and besides when she looks at my belly she dont see no band wrapped around it..... gotta love her honesty!

I went to the doc for my post op check today.... couldnt believe my eyes, made the doc weigh me 3 times, I am down 28.6 pounds.... WOW. I have updated my virtual me with the weight change. Today feels good. I know it wont be like this all time with the huge weight loss, I am realistic. But at least this proves to me that I CAN DO THIS !

This was an eye opener for me.... created a virtual model with my ummm...  "dimensions" ..... something tanglible for me to look at and hopefully use as a tool to track my progress. This is exremely realistic and I hope to one day shock my husband and go to bed with something other than flannel stretchy pajama pants on :)

I am acutally well into day 3 and I can honestly say it has not been bad at all. Took the kids and hubby to the sultan center yesterday, Kuwaits ONly grocery store chain, ahd them pick out easy meals they can fix for themselves over the next 3 weeks. We went out to lunch at AppleBees and I reached a major milestone for myself.... I ordered cream of mushroom soup and a water... thats it.... no appetizer, no dessert..... and I ate it SLOW. This is something I have been practicing for a few weeks. I am a WAY FAST EATER. I think alot of it comes from years of being a floor nurse and not really getting a lunch or dinner break working 12 hour shifts.... just taking a minute here and there to eat so you shove it in real fast. Then pair that with being a mom of three and having to help with homework eat then run out the door to cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer, dance..... etc etc. I know its not healthy and its something I am going to have to get over but I need instant gratification so I hopped on the scales today and on just 3 days of liquids I am down 2 KG.... which is 4.4 pounds. Made me feel even better about grabbing my banana protein shake for breakfast and fixing a chocolate one to bring to work for lunch. I know I can do this.... no I guess I need to rephrase this and say I WILL DO THIS ! I am so excited about flying home to the states in May and getting to see my friends and family again, getting to go home... as in our 4000 sq foot 4 bedroom 3 bath house versus a 10th floor 3 bedroom apartment. Granted we do live on the Persian Gulf and the beach is nice, but its time for my house, my bed, my space. Taking a 13 yr old, 9 yr old and 5 yr old from their own rooms and playroom and basement, yeard, trampoline, bikes, etc and putting them  in a 10th floor apartment that we call the concrete jungle has been interesting !!! Food is a big part of my family and social circle at home tho.... so I know its going to be harder adjusting to home. Since we have been living in a country where no pork is allowed and alot of favorite foods weren't available, my hubby and kids have made a list of all their favorite foods and my mom is cooking them when we get home.Bunco on Fridays with a dinner..... 99 cents margarita nites on Monday with dinner..... family birthdays, holidays,school functions.... my oldest is on a travelling competative cheer squad and a travelling AAU softball team, eating is a big part of the social atmosphere..... just need to keep focused on keep my eye on my goal. Told my husband when I get to my goal weight.... I want to go on a cruise ! His best friend and his wife asked us a few years back to go on a crusie with them... shes a size 3 wet.... and I was like ummm an alaskan cruise maybe where I can wear parkas and turtlenecks !!!! So when I get to my goal, we are going cruising !!!!!!!