Trish P.
Toot-toot!
Dec 28, 2006
Before the holidays, I was instructed by Ms. Bridget and others to not be afraid to toot my own horn. So, I have some news to share.
First, I have a scale victory of 2 lbs loss this week, even with Christmas! That brings me to a total of 75lbs loss so far! Which means, I have only 25 left to get to 100lbs down! It also means that I have 9 lbs to go before I am officially no longer morbidly obese! And it means that I have 19 lbs till I reach the 200's goal! I am SO excited!
Second, this weekend, I was trying to decide what to wear on Christmas Day. A few months ago, I bought a pair of size 22 pants on clearance. Cute, adorable pants. I knew one day I'd be able to wear them...but I always thought late winter, early spring. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd fit into them this soon. But just for fun, I tried them on Christmas Day and THEY FIT!!!! I couldn't believe it! They have a little stretch to them, but still! They're size 22!! Then the day after christmas, I went shopping and got a pair of NON-Stretch boot cut jeans. They were 24's but they were Kmart 24's....and those kind of stores, the sizes run smaller than they actually are. At least in the pants. They were on clearance, and only cost me $19, and with an in-store coupon, they were even cheaper!! Do you know how long its' been since I've been able to buy a pair of jeans for under $20??
Also, I was thinking about it this week. I used to get UTI's all the time. Almost every month. Ever since surgery, I haven't gotten one (knock on wood). I really think the WL has a lot to do with that too!
Anyway, I just had to share. These are exciting times, I tell you! I LOVE my band!!!
First, I have a scale victory of 2 lbs loss this week, even with Christmas! That brings me to a total of 75lbs loss so far! Which means, I have only 25 left to get to 100lbs down! It also means that I have 9 lbs to go before I am officially no longer morbidly obese! And it means that I have 19 lbs till I reach the 200's goal! I am SO excited!
Second, this weekend, I was trying to decide what to wear on Christmas Day. A few months ago, I bought a pair of size 22 pants on clearance. Cute, adorable pants. I knew one day I'd be able to wear them...but I always thought late winter, early spring. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd fit into them this soon. But just for fun, I tried them on Christmas Day and THEY FIT!!!! I couldn't believe it! They have a little stretch to them, but still! They're size 22!! Then the day after christmas, I went shopping and got a pair of NON-Stretch boot cut jeans. They were 24's but they were Kmart 24's....and those kind of stores, the sizes run smaller than they actually are. At least in the pants. They were on clearance, and only cost me $19, and with an in-store coupon, they were even cheaper!! Do you know how long its' been since I've been able to buy a pair of jeans for under $20??
Also, I was thinking about it this week. I used to get UTI's all the time. Almost every month. Ever since surgery, I haven't gotten one (knock on wood). I really think the WL has a lot to do with that too!
Anyway, I just had to share. These are exciting times, I tell you! I LOVE my band!!!
I don't have to park close anymore...
Dec 20, 2006
Whenever I do a post like this, I kinda feel like I'm bragging. But I do them not to toot my own horn, but to encourage others along the same journey. Plus, I know we all rejoice together when we acheive any victory, scale or non scale.
So, having said that...let me share a couple NSV's with you.
The other day as I was leaving work, one of my lady co-workers said, "Oh my god, Trish...you're melting right in front of me!!" Then she went on to ask me how much weight I'd lost. She was shocked and made such a big deal out of it. Then for the next couple days, whenever she'd see me, and someone else was with her, she brought up the fact that I was shrinking and melting before everyone's eyes. It just made me feel so good, and made me love my band even more than I already did.
Then yesterday I stopped by my parent's house. When I walked into my mom's bedroom, she said "you look like you just stepped out of high school!" But that's about right, since the last time I weighed 320 was in high school. I thought that was cool. Hadn't really thought about it that way before she said that.
I had gift cards to use at Torrid, so I went shopping there this week. I got a new shirt and MUCH needed new bras. These bras are AWESOME! They hold the girls up like I got a boob lift. But the coolest thing is...I'm now a 3 in Torrid sizes, which is about a 22/24!! Can you believe it!!? I remember going there in May of this year and I couldn't even think of getting into a 4 (which is supposedly a 26/28, but their sizes run small). AND....yesterday I wore my new size 3 (Torrid) shirt, along with my husband's black hoodie...which is a size LARGE!!! Granted, it's a big large, but still!! When he bought it, I couldn't even put it on!! It was funny though, when he bought it he made a comment that when I lost enough weight, I'd probably steal it. And I did! Lol.
Also, I have to mention....yesterday was the first time I didn't drive around for an hour to find a spot up close at the mall. I just parked once I found a spot open. It was quite far from the door, but suprisingly enough, I didn't get winded ONCE walking. I could have walked more! That is an NSV in itself.
Anyway, all these things encourage me since I got on the scale yesterday and it said I gained 5 lbs. But I think it's water retention because of where I am in my cycle. The scale should catch up soon!
So, having said that...let me share a couple NSV's with you.
The other day as I was leaving work, one of my lady co-workers said, "Oh my god, Trish...you're melting right in front of me!!" Then she went on to ask me how much weight I'd lost. She was shocked and made such a big deal out of it. Then for the next couple days, whenever she'd see me, and someone else was with her, she brought up the fact that I was shrinking and melting before everyone's eyes. It just made me feel so good, and made me love my band even more than I already did.
Then yesterday I stopped by my parent's house. When I walked into my mom's bedroom, she said "you look like you just stepped out of high school!" But that's about right, since the last time I weighed 320 was in high school. I thought that was cool. Hadn't really thought about it that way before she said that.
I had gift cards to use at Torrid, so I went shopping there this week. I got a new shirt and MUCH needed new bras. These bras are AWESOME! They hold the girls up like I got a boob lift. But the coolest thing is...I'm now a 3 in Torrid sizes, which is about a 22/24!! Can you believe it!!? I remember going there in May of this year and I couldn't even think of getting into a 4 (which is supposedly a 26/28, but their sizes run small). AND....yesterday I wore my new size 3 (Torrid) shirt, along with my husband's black hoodie...which is a size LARGE!!! Granted, it's a big large, but still!! When he bought it, I couldn't even put it on!! It was funny though, when he bought it he made a comment that when I lost enough weight, I'd probably steal it. And I did! Lol.
Also, I have to mention....yesterday was the first time I didn't drive around for an hour to find a spot up close at the mall. I just parked once I found a spot open. It was quite far from the door, but suprisingly enough, I didn't get winded ONCE walking. I could have walked more! That is an NSV in itself.
Anyway, all these things encourage me since I got on the scale yesterday and it said I gained 5 lbs. But I think it's water retention because of where I am in my cycle. The scale should catch up soon!
SV
Dec 14, 2006
12/14/06
So, I went in for my monthly check in with the surgeon. Guess what? I lost 11 lbs since I was there last month!!! I guess I don't realize it because I weigh myself pretty frequently...which I know I shouldn't do. So I wasn't really surprised when I got on the scale. But looking back to 1 month ago, WOW!
I guess I'm working the band better than I thought. Of course, there's always room for improvement. I got a tongue lashing for not getting in enough exercise. Also, the nut told me to get in more protein, that it was the reason I was loosing my hair. But other than that, my surgeon and nurse especially were SO proud of me and SO happy about my progress!
I didn't get a fill this time, but that's ok. I still feel like I have pretty good restriction. Let's hope it stays that way until my next appointment in January!!
I don't think I'll reach my mini-goal of being under 300 by the new year. But that's ok. I'll just keep working this band, and will kick up my exercise. And whatever I get down to is what it will be. Maybe I'll reach it by my 6 month bandiversary on Jan. 19th!
*crosses fingers*
So, I went in for my monthly check in with the surgeon. Guess what? I lost 11 lbs since I was there last month!!! I guess I don't realize it because I weigh myself pretty frequently...which I know I shouldn't do. So I wasn't really surprised when I got on the scale. But looking back to 1 month ago, WOW!
I guess I'm working the band better than I thought. Of course, there's always room for improvement. I got a tongue lashing for not getting in enough exercise. Also, the nut told me to get in more protein, that it was the reason I was loosing my hair. But other than that, my surgeon and nurse especially were SO proud of me and SO happy about my progress!
I didn't get a fill this time, but that's ok. I still feel like I have pretty good restriction. Let's hope it stays that way until my next appointment in January!!
I don't think I'll reach my mini-goal of being under 300 by the new year. But that's ok. I'll just keep working this band, and will kick up my exercise. And whatever I get down to is what it will be. Maybe I'll reach it by my 6 month bandiversary on Jan. 19th!
*crosses fingers*
Giving thanks...early
Nov 13, 2006
I have a whole big bag of goodies to share with you. And these days, goodies for me equals NSV's and SV's. I have a couple of those!
First the SV, I am now down 68 lbs. I did better than expected during the month of October, and actually LOST weight, even though I desperately needed a fill. So yay!
I'm hoping to be down under 300 by Christmas. I have 26 lbs to go to reach that goal. But what I'm really hoping for is to be down 100 lbs by the new year. I have 32 lbs to go for that. So we'll see!!
Now onto the NSV's...
I just got a fill last Thursday (11/9) and I could tell a difference almost right away. Even today, I can totally tell a difference! I feel like I might have reached my sweet spot...at least for awhile! Yay!!
Also, I'm officially in a size 24 jeans, and even can wear a 22/24 top! I'm sure I could have gotten the 18/20 but for some reason, I got the 22/24. I still can't believe I'm in those sizes! It's unreal!!
I put on a shirt yesterday that used to be super tight on me pre-banding. It's actually TOO loose! I wore it anyway, but man, I can't believe it!! It was actually BIG on me! Lol.
Also, I can wear most non-wide width shoes comfortably now!
The best part about this is knowing I will be even smaller this time next year, and almost to goal!! It's so wild to me!!
I'm going out of town to Alabama to visit family. They haven't seen me since June of 2005, only saw pictures of my progression. I'm excited to see them, and they can't wait to see me and how different I look. I know they're gonna freak out, especially on Thanksgiving Day, at how little I eat. I'll be the topic of discussion I'm sure, but I don't mind. I have three family members who would like to get the Lap-Band done, including my mom, my brother and my niece. I would SO love that for them, I really do and I hope it works out!! I'm glad I could be an inspiration to them to do something about their weight.
I'm thankful for my band. I'm thankful that I am looking better in my clothes, and that my sizes are going down, but I'm thanful that I feel physically different. I can walk up my 3 flights of stairs to my flat and not huff and puff for 15 minutes afterwards, even carrying groceries! I'm thankful that since I went on my pre-op diet, I have had NO heartburn or reflux. I'm thankful that my tastes have changed, and that I don't crave sweets as much as I used to. I'm thankful that I have a different outlook on life, and that food is not my main focus anymore. I can enjoy life, and live it to the fullest!
I know it's early, but I just wanted to say that this Thanksgiving, I have even more things to be thankful for. What are you thankful for?
First the SV, I am now down 68 lbs. I did better than expected during the month of October, and actually LOST weight, even though I desperately needed a fill. So yay!
I'm hoping to be down under 300 by Christmas. I have 26 lbs to go to reach that goal. But what I'm really hoping for is to be down 100 lbs by the new year. I have 32 lbs to go for that. So we'll see!!
Now onto the NSV's...
I just got a fill last Thursday (11/9) and I could tell a difference almost right away. Even today, I can totally tell a difference! I feel like I might have reached my sweet spot...at least for awhile! Yay!!
Also, I'm officially in a size 24 jeans, and even can wear a 22/24 top! I'm sure I could have gotten the 18/20 but for some reason, I got the 22/24. I still can't believe I'm in those sizes! It's unreal!!
I put on a shirt yesterday that used to be super tight on me pre-banding. It's actually TOO loose! I wore it anyway, but man, I can't believe it!! It was actually BIG on me! Lol.
Also, I can wear most non-wide width shoes comfortably now!
The best part about this is knowing I will be even smaller this time next year, and almost to goal!! It's so wild to me!!
I'm going out of town to Alabama to visit family. They haven't seen me since June of 2005, only saw pictures of my progression. I'm excited to see them, and they can't wait to see me and how different I look. I know they're gonna freak out, especially on Thanksgiving Day, at how little I eat. I'll be the topic of discussion I'm sure, but I don't mind. I have three family members who would like to get the Lap-Band done, including my mom, my brother and my niece. I would SO love that for them, I really do and I hope it works out!! I'm glad I could be an inspiration to them to do something about their weight.
I'm thankful for my band. I'm thankful that I am looking better in my clothes, and that my sizes are going down, but I'm thanful that I feel physically different. I can walk up my 3 flights of stairs to my flat and not huff and puff for 15 minutes afterwards, even carrying groceries! I'm thankful that since I went on my pre-op diet, I have had NO heartburn or reflux. I'm thankful that my tastes have changed, and that I don't crave sweets as much as I used to. I'm thankful that I have a different outlook on life, and that food is not my main focus anymore. I can enjoy life, and live it to the fullest!
I know it's early, but I just wanted to say that this Thanksgiving, I have even more things to be thankful for. What are you thankful for?
NSV'S!!!
Oct 20, 2006
I've been very hard on myself lately, and rightfully so. I haven't been exercising, I hadn't been eating right since I got my fill, etc. So I've felt really bad lately. Plus, the scale has been a fickle b*tch lately. BUT...get this!
I went shopping last night and I was able to buy a pair of SIZE 24 jeans!!!! Do you KNOW how LONNNNNG it's been since I've been in a 24 ANYTHING!!??
These were the lite denim from the Avenue...and I got them home last night and was wearing them and realized they might be a bit TOO big on me!! Can you IMAGINE??? 24's BIG on ME???
I also tried on a size 22/24 top and that sucker FIT!! It was SO cute and I was gonna get it, but it wasn't on clearance...so I didn't. But I bought 3 other tops (one of which I'm taking back because it's TOO BIG!!), and another pair of size 24 jeans!! I can't zip them without laying down, but give me a couple weeks (I don't think they're stretch!)! Lol. I've missed wearing tight pants. All my pants are so baggy on me, I had enough of it yesterday so I gave in and got more clothes. They were on clearance though, which was awesome in itself!
Question...do you find that when you go shopping (especially fairly new into your band journey), you automatically choose the bigger size? Then I get in the dressing room and wonder why everything looks so frumpy? Lol. Yesterday just for the heck of it, I took 22/24 and 26/28 shirts and was amazed that they fit! I guess old habits die hard though.
It's hard to get used to another size. But it's a hard thing I can get used to VERY quickly!! Lol.
Anyway, I'm still amazed at how this band is working for me....I LOVE IT!!! And I just wanted to share my newest NSV.
I went shopping last night and I was able to buy a pair of SIZE 24 jeans!!!! Do you KNOW how LONNNNNG it's been since I've been in a 24 ANYTHING!!??
These were the lite denim from the Avenue...and I got them home last night and was wearing them and realized they might be a bit TOO big on me!! Can you IMAGINE??? 24's BIG on ME???
I also tried on a size 22/24 top and that sucker FIT!! It was SO cute and I was gonna get it, but it wasn't on clearance...so I didn't. But I bought 3 other tops (one of which I'm taking back because it's TOO BIG!!), and another pair of size 24 jeans!! I can't zip them without laying down, but give me a couple weeks (I don't think they're stretch!)! Lol. I've missed wearing tight pants. All my pants are so baggy on me, I had enough of it yesterday so I gave in and got more clothes. They were on clearance though, which was awesome in itself!
Question...do you find that when you go shopping (especially fairly new into your band journey), you automatically choose the bigger size? Then I get in the dressing room and wonder why everything looks so frumpy? Lol. Yesterday just for the heck of it, I took 22/24 and 26/28 shirts and was amazed that they fit! I guess old habits die hard though.
It's hard to get used to another size. But it's a hard thing I can get used to VERY quickly!! Lol.
Anyway, I'm still amazed at how this band is working for me....I LOVE IT!!! And I just wanted to share my newest NSV.
