Tremory40
The Other Side
Feb 23, 2009
Ok, I haven't been a good girl at posting. I am now 12 days post-op. Everything went fine in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez and his associate Dr. Rosales. I met a new friend, my partner in VSG crime, she had her sleeve done the same day. The ride home with Rosie was bumpy, yet entertaining. I was so glad to see home. You never sleep as good as you do in your own bed. I had trouble initially getting in enough fluids. While I was on clear fluids only I was dizzy alot, confused often (like grabbing the house phone to leave instead of my purse...) and had a very slow pulse rate. All of which I attribute to starvation, although I didn't feel hungry at all. I am now on full liquids and will be for 2 more weeks. It is difficult to see my family eating all my favorites, but I have to remind myself I already ate to much of those foods which is why I have had to make such a drastic change in my life. I will be able to eat those foods again in moderation at goal. I am enthusiastic about the upcoming changes in me. I have already lost 30lbs including my pre-op loss. I have never lost 30lbs so quickly. I cant wait to say 130lbs! Here's to an incredible journey ahead!
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Almost Time!
Feb 08, 2009
Only 3 more days! Well, it all begins the moment we step on the plane, so to me it's 2 more days! I want to take this venue to thank my sister (blessings1975) for moving in my house and running my home the 5 days my DH and myself will be gone. I could not have done this without her. She has brought it to my attention that I take her for granted, but I don't. I planned on an extravagant gift...but you ruined it now. Oh well, another plain jane "thank you" will have to do again.
Don't worry. I will help you, probably not as much as you have helped me, but I will try very hard to return the favor once your little one arrives.
Ok...Ready or not...Here I come!
See ya on the flip side! 
10 days...240 hours to go!
Feb 01, 2009
I can't tell if my stomach hurts cause I'm STARVING on this liquid pre-op diet or if my nerves are eating me up from the inside out!
Hmmm. I have so much to do. I haven't packed. I haven't cleaned my house. I am behind on laundry. Oh... and I am on-call this weekend for work!!!!!
10, 9,8,7,6,...... BREATHE, In then out.
hewww. that's better.
I think you just witness a breakdown in progress.
Now. I am very excited to get this started already. Some of my coworkers have already commented they can tell I have lost some weight...my 14 lb pre-op wt loss so far. That was nice. I was like a dog in the sun soaking it up. I haven't told them about the surgery yet. I kinda don't want to. What if they think I took the easy way out and stop complimenting me? I like compliments..I never get them. I have to decide what to do about that.
On another note, my sister has decided to also undergo wls. This is a great choice and I hope she isn't to far behind me. It would be easier to do it together, but she didn't jump on this train until later and I am almost at my stop. She is still unsure of what surgery will be best for her. I am trying not to influence her either way. I really want it to be her choice since she has to live with it FOREVER. Well. That's it for now. TTYS!
3 weeks Left!!!
Jan 19, 2009
3, 2, then 1. That's it.
OMG. I think the euphoria of change is being drowned by a belly of nerves! I can do this. I can do this. I have actually stuck to my very low carb diet now for 19 days. No cheating. That's a first. I am down 11 lbs. One more week of low carb, then a one day break for my B-Day, the I have agreed to start my mandatory 2 week liquid diet 2 days early to repent for eating on my b-day. I jumped on my kids new trampoline twice this week, but other than that no real exercise. I gotta do better. My dear 8 yr old has to have her tonsils and adenoids out on Friday. I told her we will be drinking liquids together. That made her happy. I have so many things I need to get in order...gotta go do something productive now. TTYS!
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OMG. I think the euphoria of change is being drowned by a belly of nerves! I can do this. I can do this. I have actually stuck to my very low carb diet now for 19 days. No cheating. That's a first. I am down 11 lbs. One more week of low carb, then a one day break for my B-Day, the I have agreed to start my mandatory 2 week liquid diet 2 days early to repent for eating on my b-day. I jumped on my kids new trampoline twice this week, but other than that no real exercise. I gotta do better. My dear 8 yr old has to have her tonsils and adenoids out on Friday. I told her we will be drinking liquids together. That made her happy. I have so many things I need to get in order...gotta go do something productive now. TTYS!
4 weeks left...Getting Nervous!
Jan 11, 2009
Ok, So I have exactly 1 month left. I haven't bought a thing. I think I should write "just in case" letters, but then I will cry thinking about not seeing my babies again. I am searching high and low for a new comforter set for my bed. I got new luxurious sheets for Christmas, but refuse to put them on my bed without a new comforter. I want to recover in style. Also, I have a work friend who has never been to my house coming to help me recover and I want my room pretty. My sister will be watching my kids while I am in Mexico, so I hope the house stays clean. Oh well. I can't worry with that.
I am still low carbing and the scale is barely creeping! I am on Day 9 and down 8 lbs. Sounds great, but I lost 6 of those in the first 4 days!
Enough for now....Blog ya next week with good weight loss news ...hopefully!
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I am still low carbing and the scale is barely creeping! I am on Day 9 and down 8 lbs. Sounds great, but I lost 6 of those in the first 4 days!
Enough for now....Blog ya next week with good weight loss news ...hopefully!
Only 5 weeks 'till Rebirth!
Jan 05, 2009
So, I started my low carb diet on Jan 2nd. I am 4 days in and have lost 6.2lbs! This makes me very happy. It also gives me a head start on my wt loss. I would like to be close to goal at 6 months...I know pushing it! My 6 month surgiversay is also my 11 yr anniversary! If I look like I am anywhere close to making that goal I want to plan a romantic getaway for me and my husband. We have only spent 1 selfish night away from the kids since they were born....We are due! Well..till next time......
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OMG!!!! Where have the days gone? Only 50 days left!
Dec 22, 2008
Wow! I can't believe how December has blown in and almost out. Only 33 days until I begin my pre-op diet. I am beginning to want to tell everyone. Partially out of excitement, accountability, synergistic enthusiasm, but I don't. I don't know if it is because I want the excitement in their voices when they realize I look different, not knowing how. I want the option to tell or not to tell. Maybe I am ready for some good old fashion speculation and gossip about me. Denials with a wink. Yeah. Sounds good.
I am also beginning to notice how much I enjoy guzzling drinks, with meals, first thing in the morning, midnight. I intend to start trying to live by the rules now so the adjustment is easier, but then the devil on my left shoulder whispers "Do it..... you will never be able to do it again!" And so...I do. Then say NEXT TIME. I honestly believe food will not be much of an adjustment, but liquids will. I have never been a steady drinker, or a pace drinker. I like to guzzle 3-4 times a day and that's it. I have never drank 64 oz of anything in a day, ever, much less spaced out in tiny sips.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS:
Make Better food choices...NO FOOD FUNERALS
Drink more fluids
Take Vitamins
Clean my house more
Play with my kids more
Tell my hubby I love him more
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I am also beginning to notice how much I enjoy guzzling drinks, with meals, first thing in the morning, midnight. I intend to start trying to live by the rules now so the adjustment is easier, but then the devil on my left shoulder whispers "Do it..... you will never be able to do it again!" And so...I do. Then say NEXT TIME. I honestly believe food will not be much of an adjustment, but liquids will. I have never been a steady drinker, or a pace drinker. I like to guzzle 3-4 times a day and that's it. I have never drank 64 oz of anything in a day, ever, much less spaced out in tiny sips.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS:
Make Better food choices...NO FOOD FUNERALS
Drink more fluids
Take Vitamins
Clean my house more
Play with my kids more
Tell my hubby I love him more
Only 2 months and 3 days away!
Dec 08, 2008
Ok, so I have tried to start making good choices. I do really well when I am at home for some reason, but at work the pressure to eat what everyone else is ordering proves to be a challenge.
MY GOALS FORTHIS MONTH:
1. DON'T OVEREAT B/C IT IS THE HOLIDAYS.
2. SUBSTITUTE 1 MEAL A DAY WITH A PROTEIN SHAKE.
3. START TAKING MY MULTIVITAMIN SO I AM AS HEALTHY AS I CAN BE FOR SURGERY.
4. EXCERCISE. EVEN IF IS JUST TAKING THE KIDS BIKE RIDING OR CLEANING THE HOUSE WITH SOME UPBEAT TECHNO MUSIC TO GET ME MOVING AND SHAKING.
That is about it. Right now I have a pre-op loss of 5lbs, but everyday I gain one, lose one. If I can get through December maintaining 5lb loss, I will be happy. Then January I want to lose 15lbs, then another 10lbs on the liquid diet at the beginning of February. My total pre-op wt loss I want is 30lbs. Then my new tool only needs to help with the next 100lbs. When I break it up that way it sounds more do-able.
My family has been very supportive (those that I have told).
I am slowly telling close friends. Some are more supportive than others. Well, enough for now! Blog ya later!
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MY GOALS FORTHIS MONTH:
1. DON'T OVEREAT B/C IT IS THE HOLIDAYS.
2. SUBSTITUTE 1 MEAL A DAY WITH A PROTEIN SHAKE.
3. START TAKING MY MULTIVITAMIN SO I AM AS HEALTHY AS I CAN BE FOR SURGERY.
4. EXCERCISE. EVEN IF IS JUST TAKING THE KIDS BIKE RIDING OR CLEANING THE HOUSE WITH SOME UPBEAT TECHNO MUSIC TO GET ME MOVING AND SHAKING.
That is about it. Right now I have a pre-op loss of 5lbs, but everyday I gain one, lose one. If I can get through December maintaining 5lb loss, I will be happy. Then January I want to lose 15lbs, then another 10lbs on the liquid diet at the beginning of February. My total pre-op wt loss I want is 30lbs. Then my new tool only needs to help with the next 100lbs. When I break it up that way it sounds more do-able.
My family has been very supportive (those that I have told).
I am slowly telling close friends. Some are more supportive than others. Well, enough for now! Blog ya later!
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Central, LA
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31.7
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Surgery
02/12/2009
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Nov 10, 2008
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