My son graduated High School!

Jun 04, 2008

Wow, it's been such a busy time here that I haven't posted in forever.  My son graduated High School last night!!!  It was a long ceremony because his class is over 500 kids, but I got right up front to take pictures and see him receive his diploma.  Always the class clown right up to the very end, he raised his arms in the air and did this weird celebratory dance that his Grandma caught on tape.    Aaahhh...the memories...  Anyway, my weightloss is progressing along very good.  I am now down a total of 114.5 lbs.  and very happy with that because my 6 month surgiversary is coming up tomorrow.  (Don't forget though that I lost 20 lbs. the month before surgery, but I count EVERY pound people, you better believe that!!!)  So, since surgery I have lost 94 lbs. in 6 months!!!  Thank God for RNY, what a lifesaver!  Well, I have to run, we mistakenly planned my son's graduation party for this weekend.  Holy crap, talk about rushing around to get everything done!!!    I hope this blog finds everyone on the losing side and in good spirits.  Take care my OH friends. 


100 lbs!!!

Apr 25, 2008

Yes!!!  I lost 100 lbs. as of today!!!  I am in shock and awe that I have done this all in the span of less than 6 months!  This surgery really is life changing and life saving!  I am thankful every day to have had the opportunity to have RNY.  I had a few "wow" moments last weekend I would like to share.  The first being that I put on a "favorite" sweatshirt from last winter and couldn't believe my eyes!    It almost came down to my knees!  It was very disorienting and I actually was truly confused for a moment if this was really my old sweatshirt.  I just couldn't wrap my brain around the fact that I lost that much weight.  The second was that we went to an event where the chairs were seated back to back.  Normally I would have dreaded this and not gotten up all evening for fear of people having to move out of my way and the fear of not fitting through these tight spaces.  It was amazing that I fit through these chairs and people didn't have that look of dread in their eyes when they saw me coming.  They scooted in a little bit, just like they would a "normal" person.  Before they would have gotten up out of their seat and made way or scooted waaaay in.  I just can't describe that feeling of being in a somewhat "normal" body range.  It feels so damn good!!!!  

I AM "just doing it"!

Jan 30, 2008

Today's a great day!!!  I just realized that I'm down 1/3 of the weight that I want to lose.  That was a crazy realization, and an awesome one!!!  That's in a mere 3 months time (1 month pre-op and 2 months post-op)!  I'm doing good on the exercise, going to Curves regularly and doing the KettleBells, but only twice a week for now.  Those things really kick my arse, I will have to work my way up to three times a week maybe starting in a few weeks.  I have also had a few "episodes" last week, but I know they were totally my fault.  I was eating too fast, in a hurry and didn't chew good enough.  Dummy!!!  I'm being way more careful now and having no problems whatsoever.  Have a great day everyone!!! 

Just doing it!

Jan 24, 2008

I'm making a resolution to myself TODAY to exercise.  Today is Thursday, not Sunday or Monday or the first of the month.  I'm sick of making excuses to myself.  I got off my butt and went to Curves today.  I joined last year in March and have hardly gone this whole year, but no more.  I am done messing around, it's time to start the rest of my new and healthy journey. 

I feel BLAH!

Jan 21, 2008

I dunno, sometimes after this surgery I just feel like every day is "Groundhog Day".  I have to fight to eat enough protein, drink enough liquids, exercise and make sure to take all my vitamins.  The exercise part is so hard for me.  I still feel so self conscious to go "out" to exercise and if I'm at home there's no accountability, so I just skip it half the time.  Then I get down on myself for being a lazy bum.  I know things will get easier as time goes on, I just feel like whining a little right now.  lol...  I don't have much of an appetite except for a few cravings for the "wrong" things (pizza to be exact).  No giving in though, I know what has to be done!  I am also bummed because I'm only 6 weeks out and at a second stall already.  No weight loss for a week, this bites!  But again, it's my fault for not exercising like I should.  Oh well, enough whining for today... 


My BMI is under 50!!!

Jan 08, 2008

Yay!  I hit my second goal today of having a BMI under 50!!!  It just SOUNDS so much better being in the 40's...lol....  Other than that, not much to report because everything is going great.  I have had no dumping or stomach problems whatsoever so far.  It's early yet though, I know that for sure.  I'm happy with my progress, I just have to motivate myself to exercise more.  This is gonna be the biggie for me, I can tell this already.  I procrastinate and keep making excuses, but it HAS to be done!!!  So, I'm off to go torture my body!  lol....

Finally under 300!

Jan 02, 2008

Yessss!  I am at 295 today 1/2/08.  Finally under 300 and starting to exercise today.  Only 5 more lbs. until my BMI is under 50!  I have gone down a size in clothes and am feeling good.  I can't wait to get to my next weight loss goal of 240.  This was the weight I was at when I lost weight last time and I felt great!  It's kind of sad to say that, but it's true!  Take care everyone!

Sitting at 300!

Dec 22, 2007

Grrrrrr......I have been trying to get under 300 for 6 days now, I think I was at a stall because of not getting enough water.  Now I am MAKING myself drink every last drop and have dropped 2 lbs.  (I knew it!!!)  Other than that, I'm feeling good, still some ab pain when I bend a lot.  Pretty normal overall.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!!! 

Post-Op...Whew!!!

Dec 10, 2007

I had my surgery last Thursday, Dec. 6th.  It went well and was uneventful...yay!!!    The main pain I have had is the ab type pain where you feel like you waaayyyy overdid it on an ablounge machine or something...lol....  I am able to walk, do small things, go up steps and walk back to the recliner to sit my arse back down!   That's about it, I'm just so glad it's over and that I'm now on the loser's bench!!!


What a biatch!

Dec 02, 2007

Yikes, I was a total biatch to everyone this weekend doing the liquid diet thing.  Wow, I didn't realize how it would mess with my hormones.  I cried about 3 or 4 times over the tiniest thing too.  I'm just now starting to realize that I'm never going to be able to go to a buffet and just "pig out" again.  It's really sad how much I'm gonna miss the "freedom" of just eating whatever I want whenever I want.  But that "freedom" is what made my body into the prison that it became, so I HAVE to let it go.  It's hard, I'm not gonna lie, but I know I can do this!

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Near Pittsburgh, PA
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12/06/2007
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Nov 08, 2007
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My son graduated High School!
100 lbs!!!
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My BMI is under 50!!!
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