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5/1/06: I am 32 years young, 6 weeks post op/ gastric bypass/open procedure. So far I have lost 35lbs!!!!! So far so good, I haven't have any complications or nausea. I have experienced some vomitting on 2 occassions when I eat too fast but nothing major though I am still learning :-)
5/5/06: I started out @ 328lbs pre-op and now I'm 292lbs!!!! It's been a while since I have been under 300lbs. No more back pain and no more blood pressure meds, YEAH!!!!! 6 weeks post op and I am still having problems with getting enough water in. I seemed to have hit a plateau now losing only 2-3lbs a week. I know I need to exercise more I plan to go to the gym today :-) and maybe start working out a lot longer then the 40mins I have been and just twice a week. I am a single mom and I know I have to be a good example for my daughter who is also "big boned". I will update again in a couple of weeks after my 2month weight in. Please pray for my strength :-)
5/10/06: Hi all! I am 7 weeks out and down to 291lbs!!! that means I only dropped 1 lb since last week??? my weight loss has slowed down a lot and I am getting a little nervous about it. I am getting in a lot of protein however I have not been able to drink any more then 46-52oz per day and I feel as if that is stalling my weight loss. I am currently working out 3days a week at the gym for 40mins per session. I will try to step it up to 4 days a week and 50mins next week and will improve by doing more each week. Until then..........
5/16/06: Hi all! I am 8weeks post op and I finally am out of the 30's in weight loss. I weighed in @ 287 which is a total weight loss of 41lbs after surgery :-) Not as fast as I would expect but I am happy with this loss. I work out 3days a week and not much loose skin yet so hopely at this pace I can maintain some muscle, LOL. I have increased my workout from 36mins of cardio to 43mins and a few weights. I will keep increasing my time until I can work up to 4-5times a week for 1 1/2 workout sessions.
5/20/06: 2 MONTHS OUT!!!!!
Hi all! it's been 2 months today since I had surgery and I have lost 45 lbs!!!!! I can't believe it, just last week was @ 287 now i am at 283 today!!!!! I still am working on getting all my fluids in,when i am out I tend to only drink 2 bottles as best which is 46oz. Still doing 43mins of cardio 3 times a week but I increased the resistence level on the machines to burn more calories!!!!
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5/25/06: Today is not a good day. I have been vomiting all throughout the day a little here and there. I ate half of a ham sandwich I am hoping it was the bread because I would hate to have a stricture. i feel constipated also and I didn't get to drink hardly any water yesterday because I pulled a muscle at the gym and took liquid tylenol. I went to the dr's office and they sd there is no sign of stricture but to come back if i can't keep anything down for the next day :-(
5/26/06: Okay so yesterday I continued to vomit and could not keep anything down. I felt sick so i called the doc and was advised to drink clear liquids. I was able to keep water down, drank nothing but water for hours small sips total 43oz and then felt fine. I later tried some cucumber with lite balsalmic dressing and didn't have any problems. Today I had 2 turkey patties for breakfast no vomiting!!! Now that I think of it i was beginning to rush my food and went back to baby bits and taking longer to chew food. I will go back to the gym today as well but still will take it easy after pulling that muscle. down to 281lbs now total loss of 47 lbs!!!!!
5/30/06: 280 only 1 lb less then last week, and I haven't worked out in 8 days since I pulled a muscle in my stomach :-( I plan on going to the gym tomorrow though I cannot take this anymore. It seems like as soon as I got on a role something happens! Oh well, I will get back on track starting tomorrow. I had built up my work out time to 47min of cardio and weightlifting...I just hope I can still maintain that and reach my goal of working out for 1 1/2 hours 4-5 times a week. I will up date next week.
6/2/06: Hey all! I am still @ 280 have not lost another lb. Still having pain when I cough & sneeze but it is becoming almost non-existent so I will be back to the gym today forsure. I am not losing weight because I haven't been working out so it's no mystery why I am in this plateau. I read a 10day diet to break a plateau I need to post it on my profile so I won't forget. Nothing else to report but cannot wait to go back to the gym...will just take it easy on the weight lifting don't wanna pull another muscle just when I am barely healed. I also want to say I am thanking GOD everyday for this surgery! I know I was scared of not making it out but I prayed and prayed and prayed some more and I know I was under my father's protection. If you are reading this and have not had the WLS yet then please before you consider such a serious procedure please get closer to GOD and pray on it first, always pray on it first :-) THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!
****BREAKING A PLATEAU****
****Do this for 10 days to break a plateau
Drink 2 quarts of water a day
You must have 60 grams of protein supplement and all your
vitamins/minerals supplements each day
Consume up to 3 oz of the following high protein foods, 5 times a
day:
beef
pork
chicken
turkey
lamb
fish
eggs
low fat cheese
cottage cheese
plain yogurt or artificially sweetened
peanut butter
beans/legumes
You may also have:
sugar free popsicles
tea or coffee
sugar free soda
sugar free jello
broths
crystal light drinks
If it's not on the list, you can't have it for 10 days!!!!
Keep a food diary
Do 30 mins of exercise daily
6/3/06: Okay ya'll it is official, I am down 50 lbs!!!! YEAH!!!!! FIRST WOW MOMENT!!!! PRAISE GOD, THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!! PRAISE HIM, PRAISE HIM, PRAISE HIM!!!!!!! I am so glad I was blessed to have this surgery. I know God was with me, praise God. My job was just taken over by another company and I have to get new insurance so I guess I had my procedure right on time!!!! HE'S ALWAYS ON TIME!!!!!! okay so I finally went back to the gym last night and did 35 mins of cardio burned 310 cal and went total distance of 5miles!!! I didn't do the weight training because I pulled a muscle 1 1/2 weeks ago but it felt great!!!!! Nothing else to report, just wanted to have my first,well my 2nd WOW moment, the first one being having the surgery in the first place!!!!WOW 50LBS DOWN .....THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!! 11WEEKS OUT -50 LBS WOW!!!!
6/4/06: Okay quick update! I went to Great America yesterday like I do every summer but yesterday was sooo different! I felt good after my -50 lb WOW moment, so I tried to get on some rides that I was previously thrown off of just last summer. The GRIZZY and guess what, I FIT, I FIT, I FIT!!!!!! I can't explain to you how good it felt because my daughter loves this place and loves for me to ride with her but I could never ride this ride before and she was sad but mainly sad for me because I had to get off,but not anymore!!!! I also got on the new ride the SURVIVOR and it was really fun!!!! walking around the park without back pain and fitting on rides like a normal person, and did I mention how many looks I was getting for guys there, LOL. I couldn't believe it! I didn't react but I was feeling like I been sexy but now you know it too, LOL.
6/6/06: okay quick update. i went back to work yesterday and the first email I received was "WHAT R U BRINGING 2 THE POTLUCK",LOL....Okay that is not funny but DANG!!! I just got back and already with the donuts,cakes,bagels,pasta,chicken strips,dessert trays,ie ...I mean wow, I am going to have to work hard to be a real good example for others who have fallen into the call center junk food trap! It was hard getting in my water at work too, I need to do better, pray for me please!!!!!
6/16/06: Hey all! I survived my second week back and the potluck, LOL. I also lost a few more pounds now I am down -55lbs, YEAH!!!!! I am soooooo glad I had this surgery. I thank GOD everyday. I am down to 273lbs wow. My scale reads 270 but I always add 3lbs compared to my surgeons scale. I am not quite 3 months out yet but my goal is to be at 268lbs but my 3month visit on June 28,2006.
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6/21/06: My 3month anniversary and I have lost 60 lbs since surgery, YEAH!!!!! PRAISE GOD, PRAISE HIM!!!!!!! PRAISE HIM!!!!! I am weighing in @ 268 now. I can't wait to hit the 250 mark! I have been struggling at work not getting in all my water on some days but I am working on it so it doesn't become a problem. I work out on an average of 2 times a week now since going back to work but I am working my way back to at least 3-4 times a week. I also have started dating sorta again, LOL. It is fun feeling healthy and free, I just have to remember where I come from so I do loose my mind, LOL....Well all, my official 3 month check up is 6/28/06 so I will update then on my official weight loss. Hugs and Kisses.
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7/1/2006: I lost 3 more lbs ya'll!!!!! I am down to 265lbs! I know this may seem slow for some of you but I am fine with this weight loss. I am 3 months out and have lost 63lbs since surgery! I am walking on my lunch breaks at work but I need to start picking up the pace. I went to the fair last night and ate a few nachos and half a corn dog! I had a ball! but don't want to make that a habit, I am soooo scared of getting sucked back in to the vicious world of putting trash in my mouth! I didn't drink enough water yesterday and I think I am paying for it now because my stomach hurts like I ate a bag full of candy (which I would never do) I hope everything is all right but we will see. Oh and one more thing, I AM DATING AGAIN, LOL. I have begin to be attractive again, and not just outside but I feel better on the inside and it shows :-) When I feel good about myself it gives others a opportunity to see me for who I really am. I feel good and I look real good, and smile much more then I use too :-) see, LOL.
7/3/06: Happy pre 4th of July everyone! I am getting ready for the holiday tomorrow by doing all my chores today, LOL. First off to the gym then to the grocery store then back home again to prepare the house. I am down 2 more lbs since last update, a total of -65 lbs since WLS!!!!! My goal is to be -80 lbs by 7/20/06 4month anniversary but that may not happen. I'm fine with that really. Don't like how my breast are sagging and arms are flapping but it's a small price to pay to be pain free and on my way to being healthy again :-) I GOT A CRUSH ON SOMEONE, LOL. Sounds silly to hear a 32y/o say that but it is true. This is weird for me because I have not opened myself up for this in some time ...mainly because of all my health issues and being ashamed of my size as well. So I don't if I should act on my feelings because I am afraid...I a little old fashion too, I think the guy should always make the first,second & third move, LOL. Maybe I am being silly so I will think on it some more. I know he likes me too but I don't wanna appear that I like him more than he likes me. Okay that did sound silly but when dealing with men I just can't help but be a little careful with my feelings. I will keep you posted!
7/6/06: Hello all! I had a really good time on the 4th of July! Went to Great America was looking sexy in my new baby phat tub top! LOL. I can't believe it, walked around the entire park twice!!!! I was never able to do that before WOW!!!! The guy I was telling you about before did something to irritate me so not sure that is going anywhere which is fine with me. At least I know early on that we are not a good fit. I went to my 3month check up and I weighted in at 261 lbs which is a total of -67lbs since WLS! That put a smile on my face :-) Maybe I will be -80lbs by 7/20/06 or at least the end of the month! I upped my workout session from 50mins of cardio to 105mins of cardio. I'm now burning 450 cals verses 300 cals so that's a step up. I just need to add some serious weight trainig to my workout to avoid getting flabby or should I say flabbier!
7/15/06: Hey all! Well I am 3 3/4 months out and -70lbs!!!! how about that! I am truely blessed to have had this surgery. And I cannot remember the last time I weight below 260 lbs, today I weighed in @ 258lbs, WOW!!!!! I am getting ready to go to another family reunion tonight and I can't wait to see who will not recognize me, LOL. I am going to hide my name tag for as long as possible before becoming the sideshow freak! I haven't worked out this week at all just walking on my breaks at work and working a lot of O.T. I can honestly say I don't like that feeling, I cannot wait to get back to the gym tomorrow! Start my week off fresh with exercise. I can finally enjoy salads again, YEAH!!!!!! I also added fruit like strawberrys and banannas to my shakes. Yes I had to get back on the shakes because I wasn't getting all my protein in! Nothing else to report, still single and enjoying it for now, no more drama :-) Peace and Blessings all!
****4 MONTH ANNIVERSARY****
7/20/06: 4 months ago today I had gastric bypass surgery-open procedure. I have lost a total of -73 lbs!!!!!! WOW! I can honestly say I have never lost so much so soon. Even though others are faster losers than I am I am totally satisfied. I kinda stalled this month with little to no exercise I let the month fly by me. I worked out at the gym maybe 3 times this month and chose to work O.T. at work instead. I miss my workouts and just went back to the gym yesterday morning and it was WONDERFUL!!!! Are you reading this!!!! Me, the soon to be XFATGIRL saying it was wonderful to workout! GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME!!!!!! If you are reading this and are newly post op please, PLEASE,PLEASE get your workout on in the first few months that is when you can lose the most weight and save some of your muscle. I am happy even though I do miss my breast ( they have gone south) but no worries, I also got rid of ASTHMA, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HIGH CHOLESTEROL, LOWER BACK PAIN, KNEE ACHES AND PAINS, AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH. I still have sleep apnea but I am confident that will be over in the next 4 months!!!!!! I am glad for this surgery and am truely blessed. I didn't meet my personal goal of -80lbs but I am confident I will lose 7 more pounds by the end of the month early August! Peace and blessings!
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6weeks out 4months out
neck: 19in neck: 17in
bust: 52in bust: 47.5 in
waist: 49.5 in waist: 45in
hips: 55in hip: 50in
Larm: 16.5in Larm: 14in
Rarm: 16in Rarm: 14in
Lthigh: 32in Lthigh: 26in
Rthigh: 32in Rthigh: 26 in
L4arm: 12in L4arm: 11in
R4arm: 12n R4arm: 11in
LCalf: 19.5in LCalf: 18in
RCalf: 19.5in RCalf: 18in
8/1/06: Okay now I am officially nervous! I have not lost 1lb in 10days :-( I am still at 255lbs and not doing so hot. I am scared I will not lose anymore weight but I know I am not doing the things that I am suppose to be doing. I for the past month I have taken on more responsibilities at work and we are short staffed so I have been working a lot of overtime not eating enough, not getting in all my protein or fluids and I am sure my body is in starvation mode. I only exercise only twice a week now and haven't walked on my break in about a week! Last week I was on my mentrual also so this was a bad combo! I am going to make it a point this month to get back on track I want to lose 100lbs by the 6month mark so that is total of 27more pounds which is 13.5 lbs a month for the next 2 months! Sounds easy right? right? I don't know but I am sure going to try, we all know that after the first 6months you slow down dramatically so you better get while the gettin is good! All those who are reading this please keep me in your prayers.
8/7/06: PRAISE HIM, PRAISE GOD!!!! I am losing again. I weighed in this morning @ 252 that's -3 lbs since my little stall. I guess I really can't expect to lose during cycle time. That's a total loss of -76lbs since surgery @ 4months out!! I am a little behind every else and I wanted to be -80lbs at 4months but I will take what I can get. I am really glad to losing like this not so much saggy skin. I MUST TELL THE TRUTH HOWEVER! I WILL MISS MY BREAST AND MY NICE BUTT!!! flat city now!! LOL But I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am back pain free, and can walk without labored breathly that is truely a blessing from GOD! I am thankful everyday :-) No more OT at work, I am through with that! Well, off to the gym, until next time, God Bless.
8/15/06: Well I finally made it out of the 250's !!!!! WOOOOOHOOO!!! PRAISE GOD!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!! I am truely thankful today, I weighed in @ 248lbs for a total weight loss of 80lbs!!!!! I am 4 1/2 months out and I am soooooo happy. I know some lose more but I am not concerned with all that, I am happy with my weight loss. Another thing to report, I had a boil gone bad under the skin fold of my lower stomach, quite nasty but I called my surgeon and they had me go to my pcp and also advised that this will help when it's time for plastics. I went to the gym last night..I notice that when I go I am always 1-2lbs lighter the next day. You would think this would make me go everyday, but with work and life, kinda hard. I will try to go more often though :)
Peace and Blessings Ya'll!
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8/22/06: 5 MONTHS OUT!!!!!!! DOWN 83LBS!!!!! Well ya'll, I am well on my way now. Not quite was I had hoped since I wanted to be -100 by 6months out, but you know what? I am fine with my weight loss. Still trying to adjust to flat breast (FIRST THING TO GO!) but I think you may agree with me when I say it was worth it. Besides, if it gets too bad I will put some new breast on lay-a-way, LOL. Seriously I feel wonderful, and I THANK GOD EVERY DAY FOR THIS BLESSING! I am on my cycle this week so no excercise for me probably why I haven't hit that goal yet because anniversary time and cycle time are about the same. Still I am still satisfied, so far so good! I started night school after work on Monday nights so that's another day I won't be hitting the gym, I will keep u posted on how that works out. Until next time......Peace & Blessings ya'll!
9/06/06:
Hey all, still 5months and 1 week out and down 86lbs! WOOHOO!! I know I know, slow loser right, I have only lost 3lbs in 15days so that is very very very slow. But I haven't been exercising light I once was so no secret why I am losing slowly, like matrix slow...Still I am happy, just cannot wait to start back with my routine. I am planning a sweet 16 party for my daughter and have been working a lot of OT to pay for it. It's in Nov so this will end soon. I weight 242lbs, it will be good to be below 240lbs, cannot remember the last time I weighed under 240lbs.
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9/20/06: Today I turned 6months out and I actually gained 2lbs for a total loss of 84lbs :-( I am okay with it but must admit I am a little disappointed. I wanted to be 100lbs down @ 6months but I guess I can't go off of what others are doing here. I am on my mentrual cycle so I normally gain 2-3lbs while I am on then loss it again the following week. I have been having skin problems in the area underneath my kangaroo pouch (lower stomach) and it's real irritated there, always red and rashy! I have to use ointment and still I scratch somethings.....I have a lot of pain because of it so I am trying to deal with that. All in all I feel good about the surgery but it's not all peaches n cream! I am trying to work out more, slowly but surely right now I am at 3 times a week for 1 hour. I am developing a problem with snacking at my desk on cheese & crackers and I know that has to stop so please PRAY FOR ME!!! HE IS ABLE!!!!! Peace & Blessings.
9/24/06: Wew!! cycle over, back down to 242! total loss of 86lbs! Not bad! not the -100 lbs I wanted to lose in 6months but I am still working on it! Working out more at the gym cardio and starting to lift weights now! 14lbs away my new goal for -100 for my 8month anniversary, I can do it right! YES I CAN!! IT'S BEEN BY THE GRACE OF GOD THAT I MADE IT THIS FAR!!!!
10/20/06: 7months out and down 90lbs!!!!! What a blessing to be officially out of the 240ies...That was definitely my hump weight, now it's on!!!!! I don't snack as much and I am trying to drink more water. Working in all that protein is still a challenge but I am a work in progress, see you next month and GOD BLESS :-)
10/24/06: okay movin n losin ya'll cycle over and down 2 more lbs :-) -92lbs!!!!
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11/6/06: Hey Ya'll!!! Just a quick update....Had my daughter's sweet 16 party this past weekend and it was great! We had such a nice turn out and my daughter was soooo pretty. I will post her pic next week when I get photos back. Oh and did I mention that I was LOOKIN SOOOOOO GOOD, LOL!!!! I wore a strapless brown & white pokadot dress with a wide white belt! Can you believe I wore a strapless dress and a wide belt!!! I almost have a waist again and when I look down I can now see my toes again instead of my huge gut!!!!! I did eat a piece a cake though, which I shouldn't have. It was a very small piece of bananna custer white cake, i didn't eat the frosting but it was good, I mean really good! I stepped up my workout at the gym. Still only 3times a week but I work out longer now, so it's a start. I have lost 3more pounds since my last update, not quite down 100 lbs yet but just 5 POUNDS AWAY!!!! Hopefully by 11/20/06 my 8month out mark I will have done it and then I can join the century club!!!!WOOOOHOOOO!!!! Take care and GOD BLESS!!!
***************************8TH MONTH ANNIVERSARY*********************
11/20/06: 8months post-op and down 97lbs!!!!!! Still not in the century club but still working on it! I am blessed and very glad to have had this surgery. I know I need to work out more, getting frightenly flabby now, YUCK!!!! and starting to feel unattractive just when I started to feel pretty again...I know that should be the last thing I am concerned about and it could always be worse right? RIGHT! Keep praying for me please.......God Bless.
************************9 MONTH ANNIVERSARY**************************
12/22/06: 9 months post -op and down 101lbs!!!!! I FINALLY MADE IT IN THE CENTURY CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been terrible this month only losing 4lbs. Not exercising at all, was sick with the flu and for 2weeks just laid in the bed and ate junk!!! I feel horrible and I cannot wait to get back into my routine as soon as all these holidays are over. Was bad on Thanksgiving eating desserts and I had a birthday on 12/1 and have been bad since :-( I really have to focus on getting my act together and get back to the basis, quick!!!!!! I should be happy about getting into the century club but just don't feel like I deserve to celebrate it if I didn't earn it! Keep praying for me ya'll.......God Bless!!!!!
*********************10 MONTH ANNIVERSARY****************************
1/21/07: 10 Months post-op and down 101lbs :-( That's right, I did not lose not 1lb this month :-( I am very disappointed in myself. I haven't worked out in a month, and I lost my mind during the holidays. I am just now trying to get back on track. I discovered I can eat cake too, VERY BAD!!!!!!!!! I have purchased some protein shakes and water so tomorrow I start fresh. New year and new attitude. I have been slacking off and snacking at work and I am going thru a bad break also so please say a prayer for me that God give me strength. I have come so far and I don't want to go back now. I set a small goal to lose 10lbs by 3/20 which is 2 months from now so hopefully the goal and a pair of too small jeans will help in the motivation department. Until next month, Peace & Blessings ya'll :)
********************It's my birthday, 1 year post-op***********************
3/24/07: 12 months post-op 1 year out, and down 102 lbs!!!!! I thought I would be down alot more but i have gone through a lot of changes lately. I lost my will to exercise and became involved with a man that distracted me from the reality for a short time, LOL. I began to sneak and eat the old foods that got me into trouble in the first place. I am just now fighting my way back and going back to the gym to jump start my weight loss again. I just hope it's not too late. I am down from a 24/22 to a size 14!!!! which still leaves me big but I am no longer in pain and can work out for 1 hour straight without feeling pain! I am glad about that. I am afraid at times I will go back to being well over 300lbs so I try to shake that feeling and not give in to that part of me that doesn't think I am worth it...I'm sure some of you know what I mean :-) I am still here, and still fighting to stay alive 1 day at a time....Some days are better than others, I am so thankful for this tool and I am sooo grateful for the will to keep on fighting.THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Until next month, Peace & Blessings ya'll.
5/23/07: 14months out and haven't lost another lb!!! I am not disappointed because I have been eating my @s* off and haven't gained a lb either!!!! I have been stressing out at work, my boss is evil lene from the wiz and I finally resigned and started a new job which is great but they give me FREE FOOD!!!! GOOD FOOD!!! and I can't stop eating!! PLEASE PRAY for me I know I will get this out of my system but this has to stop soon I am afraid that all this would have been for nothing if I can't control my hunger or "so called hunger"......I am aware it's a problem and I only work out 1 time a week now trying to work my way back to at least 3 times a week. With new hours I should be able to get back into the swing of things, just wanted to update my profile. Peace & Blessings ya'll :-)