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Oh the weight loss Blog
 

5 Months...

Here it is, 5 months since I started this whole Lapland process. On March 11th I started my pre-surgical diet, clear liquids, leading into my surgery that Friday March 16th. I lost about 15lbs that week! After the surgery I had 90 days of diet and restricted activities and I lost an additional 30lbs. My wife and I had an opportunity to go to Europe for 8 days, so I pushed off my first adjustment till I got back. Here it is 3 months later and I am down 70lbs total! I am 30lbs short of my goal, but I am well on my way...
rockridder

rockridder

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Geechee Girl's Blog
 

Hello From The Newbie In The Carolinas

Hi,   I'm the Geechee Girl and am 31 years old! Born and raised in Charleston, SC and now living in Charlotte, NC. I had my VSG on 7/31/12 weighing in at a whopping 277 lbs. What? No "yay" for me? Only kidding. I grew up playing sports and was always very lean. I would have never considered myself overweight. However, as I was unable to continue my athletics due to a lovely knee injury... I gained weight...a lot of weight... a ton of weight! I just never stopped eating like an athlete. I never thought this could happen to me. My main problem is that I LOVE FOOD!!! Isn't that why we are all here? I do not however like sweets; I think this surprises most people because when you weigh almost 300 lbs they think you won't turn anything down. Anyway, I am now on the road to Thinville and am looking for friends along the way. If you think you can be that for me... I will certainly be that for you. I hope you have a SMASHING day!     P.S. THINK THIN!!!!!! LOL
Geechee Girl

Geechee Girl

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Berlyann's Blog
 

Day 4 Liquid Diet

Ok, So today is Day 4 of my liquid diet. I have started tracking my intake and I'm eating drinking about 750-100cal/day. I'm really feeling like I am doing good. I haven't really been hungry, but just thirsty. I have had 2 protien drinks a day mixed with V8 fruit blended drinks. They are only about 130 calories each and then the calories from the Protien Shakes. I've been drinking Tomatoe Juice in the evening and then having some warm broth or Tomatoe soup for "Dinner" I have been so busy that I really haven't had any time to think too much about it. The 2 times that I have almost slipped is when I was making tacos for the kids for dinner. I almost had a bite of taco meat in my mouth before I even thought about it. I guess I always taste my food that I'm cooking. The second time it was when I was walking thru the kitchen and the kids had left some chips out. I reached my hand in and grabbed one and had it in my mouth before I realized it. I spit it out. The time that it was the HARDEST was when I picked up a case of fresh peaches from Colorado yesterday. I friend of mine goes an picks them up every year and I had ordered a case. They smelled so good, and everyone was eating them and I really had to work at not wanting one when I saw the juice dripping off their chins!! YUM   I've been working my butt off trying to get everything done at work and at home before I leave for Dallas on Monday. I have much to do.. Sometimes it doesn't pay to take some time off even for surgery. I have already booked up my schedule for the week following surgery. It seems I can't slow down at my job. Things still have to be done!! I have been trying to keep it slow, but things just keep getting added on. The NEXT week(the 27th), school starts so I should be a little relieved from the kid's schedules. I wonder sometimes If I will have time to manage my new life. Will I have time to eat the right foods because it takes time to cook right. It is so much quicker and easier to run by Taco Villa!! I guess that is why I'm in the condition I am in right now.   Heres to the next few days of liquids, and then SURGERY!!
Berlyann

Berlyann

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slojo67's Blog
 

Stopped Smoking 36 Hours Ago, Doing Great...

Well it's been 36 hours since I completely stopped smoking. I'm using Chantix and it is really helping. I'm not having cigarette cravings at all. I sometimes find myself looking for my cigarettes out of habit ( i use to lose them ALL the time), but I don't feel like i NEED a cigarette anymore. I'm using electronic cigarettes to help with having to do something with my hands, but i'm not puffing on it alot. I just hold it, and i used suckers at work yesterday. I;m surprised how well the med is working. I don't know how it works really, (ive read how it works), but it does work.   Well, it's 17 days until surgery, it's finally becoming more real to me that this is really going to happen.I can't wait. I'm not nervous about the procedure, but just excited to get it done and start losing weight. I registered for a half-marathon to be held in Paducah may 11 2013! I bought new running shoes,clothes and a sports watch to monitor heartrate/distance etc... I'm going to start tonight on walking then eventually running again. Running for me is very therapeutic mentally as well as physically. I said i was going to replace the smoking with running. I always have to have something to obsess over. It's just how i am. I don't "exercise" but I am a runner by nature. It's a free feeling for me once I get past the burning in my chest and pain everywhegotre because i'm in TERRIBLE shape now.   Well, i'll go thanks for reading my jumbled thoughts!
slojo67

slojo67

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Felicity's Blog
 

First Month

Well today is my 1 month of having the sleeve. Wow this month has been a rollercoster! My starting weight was 285 and now i'm 255! Im 30 pounds down and many more to go.
Felicity

Felicity

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happy55's Blog
 

Time To Get Real

I've been banded now come December 18, 4 years and I have not taken my band seriously. It's been a yoyo for me. Had fills ...to tight! unfill... to loose! Put a little bit in at a time and still not right!! I'm tired...just plain tired. I realized hey; IM THE ONE THATS GOT TO MAKE THIS WORK!!! Ihave open my eyes to a lot of thigs just this week. So anyway, here goes; 1. I joined a gym today. 2. Bought some high protein stuff. 3. And today...I take my life back and get REAL!!!! Ali
happy55

happy55

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V's Journey
 

Soo Embarrassing Taking Before Pictures

OMG I thought I was going to cry I had my co-worker and really close friend take my before pictures. One I was fully clothed and the other I had leggings with a sports bra (wasn't brave to let her see me in underwear or shorts) After seeing the pictures I felt so bad and upset that I let myself get to this point. I am trying not to torture myself in imagining what was going through her mind but luckily, my body will soon change.
MissVVJJ

MissVVJJ

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Nurseypoo's Blog
 

It's My Life!

I was driving home from the store today and Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" came on the radio. I cranked the volume and started belting along with the lyrics when I stopped and actually heard the lyrics. What a great song for us sleevers! I think that the next time someone asks me why I didn't just do it myself instead of having surgery I may just break out in song!!   Here's a piece of lyrics for people who have forgotten or (gasp!) are not familiar with the song. Have a good night everyone!   My heart is like an open highway Like Frankie said, "I did it my way" I just wanna live while I'm alive 'Cause it's my life   This is for the ones who stood their ground For Tommy and Gina who never backed down Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake Luck ain't even lucky, gotta make your own breaks   It's my life And it's now or never I ain't gonna live forever I just wanna live while I'm alive
Nurseypoo

Nurseypoo

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becky's Blog
 

Half Way There

I am half way through my insurance process. Looking, hopefully at surgery mid December, Yep just in time for all the Christmas goodies! I am both excited and nervous. I have heard very good things and a few reports of death. That scares me but if I don't have the surgery I face death anyway. I am diabetic, have high BP, and have recently been diagnosed with stage 1 heart failure so I have to do it. I have children and grandchildren that I want to be around to enjoy for a very long time.   I began water aerobics a year ago. 2 hrs a day 5 days a week and I have managed to loose a whold 5 pounds. I have a bad leg and have had back surgery, spinal fusion, so I am limited at my physical activities. The water allows me to do a great deal and I totally enjoy it!   I would love to hear from post surgery patients about your experience. What you can and can't do as far as eating and your excerise routines.
becky

becky

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Ashleyxx's Blog
 

Ugh..

Anyone who thinks getting WLS is the easy way out can kiss my ass! Lol thats all I have to say about that!   I have been struggling lately, it really sucks. To me it seems the further out I get the harder it does, I see some people early out saying how hard it is, yes it was hard, but around that time I was so turned off by food, I would forget to eat and had no interest in it at all! I could watch others around me eat yummy foods and not mind at all. Now it seems like lately all I think about is food, I dont know why. I have been eating like crap lately, I want to eat when I am not hungry at all, I know its all head hunger and all that, but its just as hard to say no.   No food upsets me, so I can basicly eat anything if I wanted to. I feel like I am so new to all of this even though I have been sleeved for almost 9 months, Im not sure how much to eat at each meal, I try to see how much others are that are the the same ammount of time out and some people are eating 3oz, then I see some saying 5oz, its very confusing, I guess I am just scared about gaining weight back.   I've also been very tired lately, I havent had my labs done yet (so I know very bad) I have no insurance, so it will be at least over $1,000, I dont have that kind of money right now, my mom told me she would help me, but I will have to wait for that, I think maybe some of my levels may be off? I dont know, but I am still taking my vitamins on a regular basis.   Anyways, I know Im rambleing, I have no one in RL who has gone threw WLS so sometimes its frustrating when no one understands what you are going threw.
ashleyxx

ashleyxx

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Ready! Set!'s Blog
 

It Happened.....

We've been in a fairly stress filled situation the past few months, and recently it has gotten more so. Stress isn't related to my surgery or weight loss........is related to other family issues. Nothing tragic, just stressful.   So Wednesday evening, I told my hubby he had to get me outta this house........and being the wonderful charming chap he is......he did. I was just tied in knots and needed to blow off some steam. I don't have any girlfriends that I can share this with, so unfortunately for the hubby, he gets to play that part.   In any event, I digress.   So, we're riding down the road in his truck, he turns and asks "What do you want to eat?" I replied, "Does it really matter? I'll eat 4 bites and that'll be the end." And, we laughed..........and went for his favorite food......MEXICAN!   So, we're sitting in this Mexican cantina, listening to the pitiful "live" music for Wednesday night and it happened.........   I found myself wishing I could just stuff myself with food (chips, queso, salsa) and beverage (code word for Dos Rita - Dox Equis beer inverted in top shelf Margarita!) so............(now this was an eye opener for me)........I could FEEL BETTER!!!   OMG!!!!! It's been 1 1/2 months since surgery and not once has that thought crossed my mind. Typically, I'm giggling at being the world's cheapest date, but somehow with all this stress, I WANTED to EAT and DRINK.   I can't (stuff me with food and drink) and I gotta say it is so good to be saved from myself. But it does leave me wondering....is this part of how I got fat in the first place. I know it is, part of it. I can look back at food journals and see I dove off the wagon in times of great stress, usually self directed hatred at my own short comings.........and then the cycle started up.   What to do with this new self discovery? How do I fill the space gluttony used to take in my life? More so, do I fill that space?   Maybe the space where gluttony used to live.............is kinda like when I clean out my closet. I clean out what I don't want any more so I have room for all the new, cool, groovy, awesome stuff I want now.   Or maybe I just leave it as a reminder that it leads somewhere I just don't want to go..........like those ugly, ugly jackets with the linebacker shoulder pads from the 80s!
Ready?Going..

Ready?Going..

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Starting Over!'s Blog
 

Water.......?

During my 1st pre-op visit I was asked to consume 100 oz of water daily. I am very challenged to complete this large volume. Has anyone else been asked to have a similar consumption?
Starting Over!

Starting Over!

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The Life of Desiree
 

20 Months Worth Of Updates...yikes!

Ok so I've posted on the past and the fun stuff, now time for a current update.   I'm 20 months post-op. I've been stalled at my weight for probably 4 to 5 months. Sucks I know, but I have no one to blame but me. Bottom line I got lazy and some bad habits came creeping back in. I haven't gained which makes me so happy, but I haven't lost either .   So what are these bad habits you ask....   Not eating enough protein, eating unhealthy foods, drinking while eating, not drinking enough water, not exercising regularly, and not sleeping enough.   So to be fair to myself I have a crazy schedule. I work full time and go to school full time. I don't have children, but I am the one that cleans and cooks and keeps our house in order. My husband isn't lazy I just have OCD when it comes to cleaning and he can't cook to save his life. Still that is no excuse to eat crappy, skip the protein, and not exercise. I should be able to work all that in. I just let myself be lazy.   So now I am correcting all of that. We I've been increasing my water intake and setting alarms for when I can drink after I eat and working out. That's been for the past couple of weeks. I caught myself the other day sipping while eating and someone shared the applesauce video with me. I haven't done that since lol.   I have this great fear that I will stretch out my stomach, so I constantly test myself with water. I can hold 6 oz of water. My dr says that is perfect and exactly where I should be. So I haven't stretched it. Whew!   I haven't gone up in inches either or clothing size. I've maintained it even through my laziness. The biggest change has been my hair.   Yes, my hair started falling out after surgery and yes, it has all grown back. Only now....it's textured (technical term from my stylist). Meaning somewhere between straight and curly. Just enough that if I brush it with a brush it frizzes. It's annoying to have to figure out how to take care of my hair now that it's different. Lots of trial and error.   Also, I hit that magic 18 month time for when I can start adding to our family. My surgeon gave me a go and my other Dr is happy with my weight and my blood work. So the good old fashioned way of having kids didn't work. That was step one. Now we are on step two, Clomid round one. Hopefully soon I'll have updates of future sleepless nights, but for now I have no such thing. I'm just happy that I can try.   Lesson's I have learned: It's a journey that is long and slow.
 
Take it one step at a time.
 
Don't get discouraged and don't give up.
I didn't become fat overnight and I won't become a size 2 overnight. :wub:
Des0520

Des0520

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Taking Those First Steps
 

Adventures And Anxiety

Tonight my husband, Jason, and I are venturing out on a weekend road trip going from our place in Washington down to Florence, Oregon, to see my cousin then back up the coast making stops in a couple more places. While I am SO excited to get away, it has me a little anxious.   There aren't many healthy options when traveling, convenience stores and quick restaurants don't typically have high protein/low cal meals readily available! Plus, I weigh myself every day and have since starting my weight loss journey. I know there's tons of opinions on doing this, but for me it helps me stay accountable. Even though it's mostly water-weight fluctuations, it helps me tell which foods make me retain, etc.   I also haven't seen my cousin, Brandon, in about 3 years (when I was around 240 lbs). He doesn't know about my surgery, and I don't think I necessarily have to tell him (not that he would judge at all, it's just something I've kept kind of private). I get to meet his wife for the first time, and his 6 month old son. I'm so excited to see/meet them, Brandon and I were the very best of friends growing up. We've been through so much together...we both feel like we have that "twins" connection even though we're cousins - - but we do look very similar!   I'm also REALLY looking forward to a weekend away with my husband. He only gets 1 weekend off a month so spending some solo time with him is rare. We have a jacuzzi suite reserved at a hotel on the beach Saturday night. We need some serious R&R. We had the conversation again last night of "you're going to lose all this weight then find someone else". I know it's just his insecurities, and he doesn't bring this up often, but I feel like he's just waiting for the ball to drop. I'm not sure what I can do to assure him.   Most of my underlying anxiety is coming from being scared I won't make the best choices, and I go in to see my doc 1st thing Monday morning for a weight check and fill. I wanted SO bad to be down a full 10 lbs, and right now I'm down 13 from my last appointment in July. I don't want to ruin that by bad choices, but am afraid I will get caught up in the moment. I'll have to ask my husband to keep me grounded   Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!
jen_1381

jen_1381

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Randi's Blog
 

People Have Started To Treat Me Differently

So I am down about 52 pounds after 3 1/2 months. Down from a 22/24 to a size 18W. I think it's amazing how people everywhere are treating me differently. Maybe it's me who is so much happier and that brings positive feedback, I don't know. People at work, stores, everywhere - I can't believe it. Are any of ya'll experiencing this?
Randi

Randi

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The Life of Desiree
 

Little R & R

A little more of things I never posted on. I know I know I should just start fresh and forget it, but these are some of the best times of my life.   On a side note, the first time I was able to fit into a booth at a restaurant.....AMAZING!!!!   First Vacation!: My husband and I were married in 2004 and never took a honeymoon, nor have we ever gone on a vacation together (other than visiting family and in my book that so does not count). So in March of 2011 he took me to one of my dream destinations...HAWAII. For the first time in I can't remember how long I wasn't horrified to get on a plane. I was able to buckle the seat belt and not need that extender thing. I was freaked about flying over water but that's normal.   We stayed on the north shore of Oahu at the Turtle Bay Resort and it was amazing. I went snorkeling, kayaking in the ocean, walked around in shorts and my swimsuit, and didn't feel self conscious. We've already planned to go back for our 10th anniversary and I can't wait.   If you ever find yourself there, you have to visit the Kahuku Grill on the NE side of the island by the sugar mill. The chocolate chip macadamia nut coconut banana bread is amazing. So are the fresh fruit stands.   I want to move there. :wub:   Second trip in a year (setting a record, lol) My husband turned 30 in October 2011 and for his birthday I purchased tickets to see the Steelers (fav team) vs the Ravens in Pittsburgh in November. Sadly it was a short trip and I wish we could have stayed longer. We stayed at the Priory hotel which was in walking distance of the field. We walked all over the place and I actually lost 6 lbs that week. Amazing considering the food I ate lol. I loved being able to not feel stuffed into the stadium seat. We plan to go back and visit for longer and catch another game this season. Even though they are coming to Dallas....I want to go to Pittsburgh. I love the history of the town. This is second on our places to live....   2012 has not had any trips in it. We were supposed to go visit family in Tahoe, but due to my sister-in-law's illness we cancelled that trip. Instead we made a mini road trip to St. Louis and picked up my four nieces. My brother, who hasn't seen me in over two years, didn't recognize me.
Des0520

Des0520

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thinathart's Blog
 

Reclaiming My Health

As of today I weigh 125lb more than I did 22 years ago. On average, that's 5 lbs a year. Unfortunately for me, I gained about 75 of it my first year in college and I've been on the upward spiral ever since. I'm guessing I've gained and lost several hundred pounds in those 22 years...always seeming to have that highest weight number increase.   I think I've been denial about my weight. I never thought I'd be a WLS candidate...but here I am. Ready to reclaim life. I remember when I was healthy, active and confident. I miss that girl.   I hadn't really heard of the sleeve until I had a back injury. My MRI results read something to the effect..."due to the patients size". WTH? I was in denial. How could I not see I am 125 lbs over weight for all this time? I knew I was over weight...but really? 125lbs? How did it get to this?   Regardless of how, I'm taking the steps to get healthy again. I'm 2 months into a 6 month program to learn how to handle the surgery and be successful using the sleeve as a tool.   All of you have really given me insight to myself. Funny how strangers with similar stories can do that.
thinathart

thinathart

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The Life of Desiree
 

Early Wls Journey Flashback

So for a quick catch up on things from previous forum entries, I have my first post about me, my return home, the drain removal, and a quick update. This is all the stuff I posted about at the time and didn't remember until I read them again. Comments made on those post from today are in purple.   From Sept 16, 2010: Starting to Freak Out   My name is Desiree and I set my surgery date for October 4th yesterday. I've been on a journey of working to lose weight for a couple of years now. It all began a few years ago when I destroyed the cartridge in my knee and had to have surgery that put me on crutches for 6 weeks and I couldn't put any kind of weight on my leg. I decided to seriously work to lose weight then and was at my heaviest which was 342. I recovered from surgery and starting working with a personal trainer and following a strict diet. I lost several inches in 3 months, but not enough to count on the scale. While working with my trainer I once again tore up the same knee, only a different injury. This time it the cartilage on my femur and had a hole 1-2 inches in diameter torn into it. This equaled another surgery and this time 8 weeks on crutches with no weight allowed. I had considered the bypass and band off and on for several years but was always uncomfortable with rerouting nature's plumbing and having something plastic that required upkeep in my body. That all changed after learning about my stupid knee injury. While waiting for my 2nd knee surgery I went to a seminar for surgery. I found out all the requirements for my insurance company and started working on them. I found success with a non surgical doctor in the same office and put off the surgery part. Due to recovery time I had a stall in my dr visits and had to start over three months later. I had gained back most of my weight while recovering but over the next several months of starting back up I had dropped 30 lbs. I was happy and all was going well until the pain in my knee came back and I couldn't work out. I was told I have stress fractures in my knee caused by my weight and the thinner cartridge in my knee. The doctor said I need to lose weight more quickly so he recommended surgery. I consulted with my weight loss doctor and next thing I know I'm waiting on insurance approval. It was fairly easy because I'd already had the dietician visits and the psych evaluation. My surgery date is less than three weeks away and on Monday I start a two week diet of no fat, low fat, no meat. I'm starting to freak out and trying to find answers to all of these questions that are suddenly popping in my head and I do not like what I have found online so far. Then I found this site. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with everyone and putting to rest some of my fears. I was scared for nothing!   From October 6, 2010: Just Got Home Just got home today from my surgery. I was sleeved on Monday and other than the 4 hour delay it went great. I went in so hungry and still have yet to get hungry. The gas pains have not been bad but the soreness is bad. How long should I expect to be sore? Did anyone else pull their pain ball thing out at home? Did it hurt? And one last question, did anyone else have problems eating cold stuff like the popsicles? FYI Cold stuff doesn't bother me as much now but something warm makes me check to see if I spilled it on myself every single time.   My original Drain Removal post was like everyone else's, me asking if it was going to hurt because I was freaked out by it. From October 14, 2010: Reply to my original post after having the drain removed. It didn't hurt at all. It felt like a suction cup being removed by my stomach and a little weird feeling when it made its way out but no pain!! Other than that the visit was fast and easy and he was pleased with how I am doing. Thank you again for all the help   From February 22, 2011: Long Overdue Update This is long over due, but I think it's about time. I'm now almost 5 months post op and I've lost 62 lbs. I think I've hit my first plateau but I think that's because of the working out. I've been doing great and still amazing myself with foods I now like. I'm down 5 sizes which is such a great feeling, I can wear my prom dresses from high school again. I am struggling with hair loss, and I always get in my protein and take my vitamins, but I was told it's expected. My husband and I are planning our first vacation ever and after 6 years I think it's time. Little nervous about wearing a swim suit on the beach and flying on a plane, I've avoided that from fear of not fitting in the seat. I'll get some pictures and measurements posted soon. This was my last update and I never posted my measurements lol.
Des0520

Des0520

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The Life of Desiree
 

Introduction To Me

Hello.   I don't know if anyone will really read this or not, but on the off chance that someone out there finds me interesting, I thought I'd be polite and say hi.   A blog is something I've wanted to do for quite a while. I need a place where I can vent and just let it all go. I can vent to my husband, but there are just some things he doesn't get.   You can expect to see entries about the sleeve journey, my work, my school, my selfish friends, my struggles, my success, things I've tried, and things I've learned. I hope you'll find me not too dry and boring and that you'll enjoy reading.   The first few entries will be catch up for stuff I should have put into a blog and didn't.   Thanks for taking the time to read :wub:
Des0520

Des0520

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Weighty Wagey's Blog
 

Prepping For My First 5K

So I just had my 4th fill and I totally needed it. I could eat a whole hamburger patty and a small bag of chips. I haven't blogged in a while. Things are going pretty good. I feel really emotional right now. I am down 70lbs though. My hip is still on the fritz. I commited to the 5k for my birthday, so now I have to kick it into high gear for training. I just decided to commit and if my hip starts to hurt during the run that I can just walk. Now I just have to get over my pride and realize it is OK to just walk. My BFF : ) is going to do this with me. She has done it before and assured me that some people do walk and everyone is really supportive. I got some new strength videos this week so I am going to work on strengthening my hip and booty and see if this helps. I really love the way I feel when I jog and i want to be able to do it pain free. I also need to work on the mental aspect too. I get overwhelmed when I dwell on the distance and I need to concentrate on something else. I am working on an upbeat playlist. My mind draws a blank when I think of what to download. If there are any suggestions out there on some good running tunes, I'm all ears! Well the 5K is on the 4th of Sept so I better sign off and hit the streets : )
Weighty Wagey

Weighty Wagey

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MoreganK's Blog
 

Positive Ramblings

Finally getting over my regrets and frustration. I still have some moments of was this the right decision, but those are few and far between now. I'm pretty sure that I won't even think that way in another month or so at all.   Mostly, I'm extatic that I've lost nearly 50 pounds already (I'm 6 weeks out from surgery, and that weight loss includes 12 pounds pre-op). In 6 more pounds I'm to my half way mark! I saw the first picture of me taken post op just last week, and I was just floored. And then I saw 2 headshots, and didn't cringe! It was the coolest feeling to not be embarassed by a picture of me. All the clothes in my closet fit me now, and some of them are getting really baggy. Though, I seem to be losing everywhere but my waist. My jeans that didn't fit before, fit me now in the waist, and are crazy baggy everywhere else.   I really want to reach my goal of 113 pounds lost by the end of the year. Now that I'm able to start moving without any pain and am past on the ridiculous llttle hurdles my journey has thrown at me so far, I feel like I can finally start concentrating on using this tool the way its meant to be used. Slowly I'm intorducing solid foods back into my life, and being ridiculously stubborn about what I put in my mouth. I'm being so stubborn that I've only slightly strayed away from the mushies and soft foods I was eating just last week. I really want an oppurtunity to talk to my nutritionist so her and I can iron out whats ok and whats not. How fast to try certain foods, and such. I'm really good at nutrional things, but, since I'm skiddish yet to try raw veggies for carb replacements, I'm kinda lost. I also really need to go shopping, but am waiting for payday (sigh). I will say that the ability to eat meat however, has made getting my protein in WAY eaiser.   Today's menu: Oatmeal with 2 tbsp of PB2 mixed in 2 meat/cheese roll ups (rotisserie chicken sliced thin & rolled with some low fat munster) Pimento Cheese & 3 whole wheat crackers (I really am not pleased with the crackers, but they're not too bad and won't stick around as a perment staple after I can get into raw veggies again) Dinner is yet to be decided, but probably a scrambled egg concotion (I have lots of scrambled egg recipes). Vitamins!!!   I try to stay in the permeters my doctor laid out for me, minimum 60 grams protein, 800-1000 calories a day, and low carb/low fat. Low carb is not Atkins diet low carb for me. I eat right now roughly every 3 hours or so something little. I eat small and slow, and if I feel full I stop and wait a few minutes to see how I really feel before I continue eating. I track EVERYTHING with my fitness pal on my phone.   I'm just now starting to exercise again, and it feel so great to move again! I hoop dance and just love how much easier it is feeling to move and dance in my hoop. I am going to start working on adding a morning yoga routine into my schedule, and then move forward from there with other physical activities. For now, I think I like working out at home and there are so many things you can do at home. I am however, craving a swimming pool ... that might drive me in the next couple of months to look for a gym.
MoreganK

MoreganK

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