Vicky B.
It's been a while... A lot has changed..
Dec 02, 2007
Well, in my first blog I said that I would update weekly. Yeah right... Opps. Things have just been sooo crazy for me. I had my wls in June 4th, 07 and it is now Dec 2nd, 07. I have officially hit 100 lbs LOST! I am a LOSER and it feels great. It amazing though how different my life was 6 months ago. I broke up with my bf and moved out of the house we bought together. I am dating someone new and it feels really great but scary at the same time. My best friend, Bella, my Maltese has passed away (9/8/07 RIP). I have a new apartment and I am trying to get used to living alone. Thank god that I still have my job. A job that I really love. It really provides stability in my life right now.
So, I have had a few wow moments.. I can cross my legs. I can see my collar bone. I can shop at New York & Company and not just Lane Bryant. I actually went shopping at NY&C with my new bf last week. Before surgery, I would have never of done that I was too self concious. It was actually a great feeling seeing him look at the way he did, telling me how good I looked. He is very supportive in that way. I was really scared to tell him about my wls at first. But, he was really open to it. I am still scared to show him pictures of the pre-wls Vicky. Maybe one day.
So, have I been doing everything that I am supposed to? No. I wish that I could say yes. But, it's so hard to keep up with the water, protein, vitamins and exercising. I am starting to make an honest efforts towards all of those things. I was good, really good, but when Bella passed, things got a little rough for me. So, here is my pledge. I pledge to take care of myself in everyway that I need to. Because I have been given a gift of wls and I can't waste it.
Well, that's it for now... I'll try to post again soon... Thanks for reading.
So, I have had a few wow moments.. I can cross my legs. I can see my collar bone. I can shop at New York & Company and not just Lane Bryant. I actually went shopping at NY&C with my new bf last week. Before surgery, I would have never of done that I was too self concious. It was actually a great feeling seeing him look at the way he did, telling me how good I looked. He is very supportive in that way. I was really scared to tell him about my wls at first. But, he was really open to it. I am still scared to show him pictures of the pre-wls Vicky. Maybe one day.
So, have I been doing everything that I am supposed to? No. I wish that I could say yes. But, it's so hard to keep up with the water, protein, vitamins and exercising. I am starting to make an honest efforts towards all of those things. I was good, really good, but when Bella passed, things got a little rough for me. So, here is my pledge. I pledge to take care of myself in everyway that I need to. Because I have been given a gift of wls and I can't waste it.
Well, that's it for now... I'll try to post again soon... Thanks for reading.
1st Blog, should have started before my wls..
Jul 13, 2007
Well, here it is my first time blogging. I am not sure really what I should be typing. But, I am sure I will get better at it with time. I really should have started this before my wls. That is when I was really nervous and venting would have probably helped me. My current boyfriend did not want me to have this wls and it made it very hard on me. (adding to my depression) Things are not looking so good right now. Well, see how things go. I might be moving out. I wish this wasn't happening, but life happens, right?
I had my wls about 6 weeks ago. I have lost a total of 30 or lbs. I am feeling better everyday. I also quit smoking and have not since 5/7/07. The patch helped me for about a month, then I did not need it anymore. I have also stopped biting my nails, which is a great thing. I can go and get real manicures now. yay!
As for life post wls, it really is a learning period. I am trying to figure out what I can and can not eat. I am having some trouble getting all of my water and protein in. I guess it doesn't help that I am not too good of a cook. However, I did buy some cookbooks. I am going to spend sometime, creating an eating schedule and diary. I think my eating and drinking needs to be more structured right now. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
Well, I am going to sign off on my 1st Blog-ever.. I plan on updating this atleast once a week.. So stay tuned.. :)
I had my wls about 6 weeks ago. I have lost a total of 30 or lbs. I am feeling better everyday. I also quit smoking and have not since 5/7/07. The patch helped me for about a month, then I did not need it anymore. I have also stopped biting my nails, which is a great thing. I can go and get real manicures now. yay!
As for life post wls, it really is a learning period. I am trying to figure out what I can and can not eat. I am having some trouble getting all of my water and protein in. I guess it doesn't help that I am not too good of a cook. However, I did buy some cookbooks. I am going to spend sometime, creating an eating schedule and diary. I think my eating and drinking needs to be more structured right now. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
Well, I am going to sign off on my 1st Blog-ever.. I plan on updating this atleast once a week.. So stay tuned.. :)
