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xoxo313's Blog
 

Still Not Feeling Like Myself

Hi everyone had my surgery on Saturday and I'm still experiencing some soreness each day it gets just a little and I do mean a lil better. I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I am having a hard time with the protein shakes.I want to start feeling like myself soon.I see my surgeon next Thursday hoping ht then I am feeling a lot better. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated
xoxo313

xoxo313

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ready for my journey to be's Blog
 

2Nd Day Post-Op Wow !!!!

well this is day two im banded yeah mr,got my band the 31st at about 1pm was in my room at 5pm,up and walkin by 7pm,came home yesterday in more pain then i thought i would be but my surgeon said the pain is mostly frm the hernia surgery an not the band,went out and paid some bills and picked up some stuff the hubby could cook quick and easy for him and my lil one...still cant do protein shakes or jell-o yet makes me feel yucky in the tummy,have done some tomatoe soup,broth,milk and juices getting my vitamins and calcium citrate in and some pain meds,,,time for a nap thanks all.......
To Live is to Expierence.
 

Struggles With-In.

I feel like I'm losing steam lately. Don't get me wrong I'm still 100 % committed to this new lifestyle, I guess I just feel like there's soo many directions I'm being pulled in. It's getting easier to lose sight of myself. I'm focusing soo much on my nutrition and excersize, that It's starting to stress me out, and I can't understand why! I mean I want this for myself, I want to start living and expierence life for once, but at this point all I'm expierencing is appointment after appointment. Going to the gym, nutritionist, bariatric nurse, theripist, and what have you. And I know it's just part of the process and I'm really trying to push through but I feel like I'm going through this on my own. My support team (mom and sister) are great but they can't fully understand what I'm really doing with this change. I think I've been wayy too absent on the message boards and this site, maybe if i get more active I'll build my steam back up
Fireflyx

Fireflyx

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I'm in control now.
 

Back At Work

About 2/3 of the way through the day and I'm feeling fine. Drank some broth and some cranberry juice today. I know i need to get in more calories, its just difficult to do with a limited selection. Gonna be able to do creamies tomorrow. I could have today I'm sure but I'm a to-the-letter kind of person with things like this. Almost done with antibiotics - just a couple more days THANK GOD. Pill cutters are your friends. Don't try to crush and dissolve - it tastes like I'm licking a paint brush full of latex paint.
circa

circa

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miracleshappen's Blog
 

Surgery Is Monday!

So I have been on the liquid diet for 9 days now. My surgery is schedule for Monday and I am ready to go. I have come to terms with the fact that having surgery does not mean that I am a failure or that I was not doing what I needed to in the past. It is just another tool available to me to work toward a healthier life. I am blessed with a wonderful support group and am grateful for this blog.
miracleshappen

miracleshappen

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zil's Blog
 

Wls Bashers / Walk A Mile In My Shoes...and Then See What You Think Or Why I Had Wls

I have heard the same harsh comments as many people have...just cut back, exercise, diet, drink more water, eat more veggies...you name it, and I have probably heard it.   I didn't choose to be overweight, it just seemed to creep up on me slowly and before I knew it, I weighed 300 pounds...from having kids, from not being active, from being a good cook, from marrying into an Italian family.   I had WLS after my husband said to me that he was concerned about me and my health, and that he wanted me to be around so we could enjoy retirement together. He didn't want me to sleep all day and not be able to go for a walk, and mostly he could see how I was depressed from my weight. He is my biggest supporter, and he didn't care how much it would cost, just "get it done".   So, after years of yoyo dieting, trying every fad diet in the land, I was banded and I have to say it is the best money I have ever spent. I do not regret it for one moment because you see, I am a food-aholic...just like an alcoholic, but with food. I was not able to help myself.   Now, I have learned healthy eating habits and choose the foods that appeal to me. I no longer crave the chips, chocolates, ice cream, cake, cookies, popcorn that used to rule my life. Now when I get a hankering for something to eat, my thoughts turn to protein, veggies and fruit. But I know this would not have been possible without my band. My band is a reminder to me each and every day of the new me, and I am going to be on this wonderful journey forever.   So, when someone gives you a bunch of grief because you have decided or did have WLS, tell them to walk a mile in your shoes, and tell them to be sure to climb those stairs 2 or 3 times a day, and then tell them it is not a crime to want something better for yourself, to want to be around to see your kids or grand kids get married, to see them graduate. My bi-weekly trips to my dr's office are fantastic. I get excited to get on the scale and see that it has moved backwards, closer to a new me. The dr is proud of me too, and I can tell you, that goes a long way in my book of "good feelings".   So if you are contemplating WLS, I say B-R-A-V-O. YOU GO AN 'GET'ER DONE'. You will probably find the road a little bumpy at times, but so worth it.     I LOVE MY BAND   Zil Banded 8/19/2011, starting weight, 299, weight loss to date 76#s, and another 65 to go...hoping to make it by 11/1/2012. Oh, BTW, it did take me 5 months to get into the green zone and that was with fills every 2 weeks.
zil

zil

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Keep on Trying
 

Half Marathon Training - Track Day #1

Last night was my running group's first training. Every Wednesday evening will be at a track working on speed and Saturday morning will be a long run going different distances on different routes. There are 4 groups, Marathon, Half-marathon, 10K and 5K. There are about 15 pace coaches as well. Our group of about 80 runners will be put in different buckets depending on which distance we are training for and the pace we run. The pace groups start at 7:30 minute miles and go up to 14 minute miles, but I am not sure the incremental breakdowns between. As the weeks go by, if our training is going well or poor, we can switch groups, distance or pace, which is nice. Takes a bit of the pressure off.   Last night, Wednesday, we were at the track working on figuring out which pace group we were going to fall into. Our coach had us start with two warm-up laps at a moderate pace. We then had someone from Therapeutic Associates show us some pre-run stretching routines. Next up was a 1 mile run at a pace where you could hold a conversation. Pace has always been an issue for me, and with all the people there, I think I ran a bit faster than I should have. I completed the mile (4 laps) in 8:08. After about a 5 minute rest, he had us run laps. Marathoners did 4 laps with a 30 second break in between, Halfers, 3 laps, 10Kers, 2 and 5Kers, 1. We were supposed to run at the same pace as our mile, but again, I failed miserably at that. I should have been running a lap at around 2 minutes, but was well under 2 minutes. I think all the adrenaline and people just gets me going, but I really need to follow the coach's directions. It will help prevent injury and put me in the pace group I belong. There is no reason for me to bite off more than I can chew.   We finished with two cool-down laps which was supposed to be at 50% effort, but again, I was running at just over 8:30 ...
PdxMan

PdxMan

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kalidance7's Blog
 

Month Six And Feeling Very Emotional.. It's All Over The Place

Okay so I have never done this so here goes nothing... Be nice lol. I had my surgery on sept 15 2011. On the day of surgery I was 261lbs and today I am 197lbs... 64 pounds gone. The day that I was under 200 I could not stop jumping around because I have not seen that number since I was about 16 years old. I am loving loving loving my weight loss. I still feel huge, and everyone keeps telling me how great I look but I just still feel like "THE FAT GIRL" and yes it has to be in all caps because that is how I felt for basically my whole life. I think that since I have been that girl since I was about 5 it might take me a little time to get used to a new me. I have the support of my family and friends, but I feel like that is not enough because they don't really know what it's like. In their eyes it's... oh you were huge now you're loosing weight problem solved... But it is so much more than that. I feel angry at the world sometimes because of how cruel some people have been to me, and I still feel that resentment a little bit. I feel angry with my parents for only focusing on my weight for so many years that my definition of myself can not start without... My name is Kalila and I am obese! That's it there is no more to me other than that. I blame them for making a little girl feel that way and now as an adult I blame myself for allowing that to stick to me. I find myself having a hard time accepting the "spotlight" that is now on me every time I attend a gathering with my friends. As soon as I walk in the door the comments and questions start and I feel overwhelmed. For so many years I have accepted being the invisible one, I rather preferred it that way. I would always feel like everywhere I went all eyes were on me because I was huge or nobody would pay attention to me at all because I was huge. I have let my weight hold me back from the life I have always wanted. I had a full scholarship to school, but I stopped going because there was a point where sitting in the seats became uncomfortable. I never said anything about it I just let everyone believe university was not for me. In the past 9 years I have started and stopped going more times than I would like to admit. Now I have a hard time forgiving myself for letting so much time go by. I have let men walk all over me and treat me however they'd like because I honestly felt like that is what I deserved. I have been somebody's dirty little secret more times than not. I have never been in a real relationship before, so this dating game is totally new to me. I have been denied entry to clubs based on how I look. I have been weighed for a ride in front of the hundreds of people waiting in line only to be told I can't go on, then I had to do that walk of shame in front of everyone. I guess basically I am mad at the way the world treated me/ the way I allowed it to treat me, verses the way I get treated now. Boy is it really a whole new world. I don't know if anyone can relate or do I just sound like a crazy person?
Kalidance7

Kalidance7

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shues138's Journal
 

One Day Closer To Friday!

Nothing new to report, still on mushies, will finally be able to eat solid food tomorrow!!! YAY!!!! From what I've been eating with my mushies, I think I may have hit the green zone, or my stomach could be a little swollen, we shall see, keeping my fingers crossed!!!!
shues138

shues138

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Jen's Jabbers
 

54 Weeks Post-Op: Tummy Skin And Trying New Things To Keep Motivated

Last weeks weigh in 177.2lbs, This weeks weigh in: 175.6lbs. Hard to believe and I feel like a skeptic. It is the lowest that I have ever seen on the scale since I was 15 I am guessing. Woot Woot!   There are some exciting things happening for me these days! I tried Zumba for the first time ever. My Mom finally convinced me to go. I went to a community league in my neighbourhood. I enjoyed it but left thinking that I should have been more played out. I chalked up to my own fault and said that I would go again and work harder. I ended up going to a different class today to check it out and OMFG!!! Did I get my sweat on! I am not that coordinated nor do I don't have a ton of rythym but I enjoy music so much. I had a blast and left extremely envious of the beautifully buff-lean firecracker of an insructor! I will definately go back. I put off going for so long because I thought I would make an ass out of myself and I had no one to go with. During the class, I didn't catch all of the moves but I really didn't give a **** if I looked like an idiot. I was doing my best and getting my groove and sweat on despite!   I have GOT to figure out a game plan for this wrinkly-ass stomach that I have going on right now. I really am starting to be bothered by it. The sound of your gut slapping against your upper-thigh while running stairs is horrifying!! I didn't intend on posting this picture but I have been hiding this old-man ball looking **** in my ginchies for weeks. Got any advice??? Anyone else willing to show me theirs? lol. It really is starting to piss me off and get me down a bit. I know that this is much more healthy then the robust belly that I had before but ladies and any wrinkles just don't mix.     Sunday, the mister and I went skiing. It was the first time in over 15 years. I had a NSV while renting skis. I was asked how much I weighed and I didn't lie. I even added a lb. to be safe. I was really nervous that I would wipe out getting on the chair lift and roll down the hill and get lodged in some equipment of the lift and the fire department would have to come and everyone who was waiting for the chair lift would be annoyed at me and the mister woudl be embarrased and I would go home, defeated ans possibly even injured. Not this time! Two feel-out trips down the bunny hill and it was like riding a bike.   I conquered that pair of flexy snow blades. I rode them like a champion jockey winning the big race, first time out on the new horse. You all get how excited I am right? lol. I'm in such a weird mood. I'm giddy. I've found some motivation in doing new things and am really feeling high on successes these days. The mister gained about 11lbs over Christmas and has been getting on the elliptical on occasion. HE doesn't enjoy it so me skiing while he snowboards is something that we can enjoy together. We have planned a weekend in the Rockies to take advantage of the lift tickets and hotel voucher that work got me as a wedding gift. BRING ON THE ROCKIES!   I had an appointment with my surgeon for a fill on Monday. He asked if I would like 1cc or .5cc. I chose to have less and test the waters. Better safe than sorry. I am currently trying my best to maintain where I am at in order to fit my wedding dress in April. It fits like a glove currently (with added cutlets in the breastest area) and I do not have time to have it altered now. My surgeon was thrilled with my progress and that always makes me feel good too. I am up to 5.5ccs in my 11cc band. This was my fifth fill. I am going to continue to portion my meals and hope that I stay fuller for longer. If need be, I will book an appointment after Mexico in April and go from there. I know that it is still quite soon to tell as I was on mushies until dinner lastnight, but I think that I am feeling fuller longer and that I am eating less. Tuesday, for lunch I had a small whole wheat egg salad and spinich wrap and a 1/2 c of greek yogurt. I took my time with the wrap and had no issue. I could only get in two bites of the yogurt before I felt a bit tight in my chest. Nothing uncomfortable but a sign. I think. I am hoping that I finally have some restriction when it comes to quantity. I have had a few "stuck" episodes now but it has some down to a rushing and not chewing issue. I forget to mind my mouth when I am in a rush. Still must work on this!   I am back to exercising, eating well and taking care of myself physically and emotionally. To build on the last one, I am off to the cabin with my besties this weekend. So excited. We will spend the weekend knitting, venting, ranting, laughing, cooking and playing board games all with cocktail in hand! I am also looking forward to the quiet mornings on the patio w. coffee in hand too!       last besties trip - the moon on the lake. How can you not relax?.   Take Care,    
EdmontonGal

EdmontonGal

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BigToeVSG's Blog
 

Panicked!

Ok, so I don't weigh except once a week and today is six weeks since my surgery. I got on the scale this morning and I was up 4lbs. WHAT???? I don't know what the heck happened...... I have been following the program and I track my calories each and every day and my intake is consistently between 800 & 1000 day. I'm taking my vitamins and getting my protien. I feel like I get enough H2O but I don't go to the bathroom very much. The only thing I can think of is that I stopped taking my BP meds last Saturday. They contain a dieuretic and maybe I'm retaining water.   The only thing I haven't done is work out because fatigue has been a problem. Well, I will be hitting it hard now..... I expected a stall to be coming after dropping 36 lbs in five weeks but not a gain.   Has this happened to anybody else? How concerned should I be?   I am seriously bummed out and worried.
BigToeVSG

BigToeVSG

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It's Never Too Late To Live Happily Ever After....
 

Why Did I Do This To Myself?

June 7th, 2007 was the day that I was banded. I weighed 286 pounds. Over the course of the next 18 months I made it all the way down to 206 pounds. Then my band slipped and I had to have corrective surgery and it scared me to pieces.   Long story short.... the weight came back. Dang.   Today I weighed 258.8 pounds. My goal weight is 186 pounds. This blog is going to be my daily record of what I am eating, how I am exercising and a documentation of the emotional journey that I am taking.   I have heard it said that if I can lose it the second time I will never gain it back again. I don't know if that is true but I am willing to do it one more time.... on the thought of being healthy and athletic.   Talk to you all tomorrow...   Blessings,   Michelle
Dakota1984

Dakota1984

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Lyra's Canto
 

Burger King, $6, And A Non-Toy Surprise!

So for the past few months I've been making pretty good food choices as I figured that since I was going forward with this surgery I should start changing my eating habits sooner rather than later. I do protein shakes (I actually rather like them!), and a veggie/fruit/nut/dairy smoothie thats delicious and healthy. My body feels like it's running better and I have more energy since I've started actually acknowledging a need for a more healthy and varied diet.   As I said above, I've been pretty good the last few months, but today I decided, "What the hell" and answered my craving for a Burger King Whopper Junior and fries. Plus soda, which I almost never drink. I figured having one fast food meal every now and then is no biggie, right? WRONG! My insides feel like they want to be outside and I dont think my gallbladder will ever forgive me. Uck. I also feel just plain ol' yuckie.   So with my intestinal discomfort, why am I kinda happy, you ask? Because whilst I was consuming calorie and fat ladden foods I realized that it just didn't taste as good as it used to. It tasted...well...fatty and super processed. Fake. One shaky step up from fillet a la cardboard. Frankly it disgusted me and I have absolutely NO desire to eat that crap again. Healthy, tasty, natural foods are addictive and your taste buds do change over time. My revelation was kinda surprising and very welcome!   Not bad for a pre-sleever, huh?
Lyra

Lyra

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CAsleeve's Blog
 

Day 15 Post-Op - Icky Vitamins And Calcium Citrate...

Hello!   Day 15 post-op and I'd say most everything is wonderful. Today I am super crazy busy at work, didn't get a walk in yet, and..haven't gotten all my protein in just yet, and I feel it. I am also have a bit of difficulty getting in my vitamins and the calcium citrate. In the last two days I've gotten about 50% of it down, but these chewable vitamins and calcium citrate make me want to hurl. I would really like to swallow a pill instead of having to chew them. I was ok with it at first, but truly can't stomach them, never really have been able to even pre-surgery. I think in one of my blogs I made the statement...thank goodness for the chewable vitamins, just to have something to chew. Well, I take that statement back! If anyone has any recommendations for palletable vitamins and calcium citrate, I welcome all suggestions.   My husband says I don't snore anymore. Yippie! Also, I've been having really vivid dreams which is something I didn't have previously.   I am copying here a comment I posted on someone's posting about in response to their love and obsession for food and wanting to eat just about everything. I copying/repeating it mostly because I feel it is important and I really want to get the word out about the movie I reference. So, please take a read:   I LOVE FOOD. I went to culinary school, I've done lots of catering, I worked at a winery for 12 years (previously) and did many events with pairing wine and food, I order catering for my group at work all the time and plan parties and great food and wine is always up front and central in my thinking and life. I will not give up good healthy food. However, I now and previously, look at food as nutrition. I want the best nutrition possible. I will use this fabulous sleeved stomach as a tool for a forever healthy, fit, lean, life. I believe down the road I can/could eat anything I want, but it will just be in much much smaller portions to be satisfied. I truly believe poor un-nutritive food, processed food, junk food, SAD (standard american diet) diet is the culprit for the majority of disease and obesity. We all have to make your own decisions on how we fuel our bodies. You can fuel your body with fat, sugar, white flour, processed foods and junk and do not one thing positive for your health, or you can fuel your body with food and calories that count and provide good nutrition for an ultimate healthy life.   I personally will be sporting a plant-based nutritive diet for the rest of my life - once I am done with this liquid phase. Will I ever consume a meat product, dairy or something not all that healthy and nutritious?, yes, very likely, but it will be on a very rare occasion. I highly recommend a movie - Forks over Knives - http://www.forksoverknives.com/ . Just watch it, it doesn't mean you have to change everything you do/eat, but it will enlighten you and will likely change something in a healthy positive direction with your diet. It was life changing for me and many people I know.   Ta-da!   One Love!
CAsleeve

CAsleeve

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Cezann73's Blog
 

2 Week Pre-Surgery Diet Starts Tomorrow

Not really sure where to start.. This is the first time I have ever "blogged" anything in my life. I was approved for my surgery on Jan. 23rd, and my surgery is on Feb 16th. I start my 2 week pre op diet tomorrow. Questions.. I have tons of questions. I dont know anyone personally that has done the sleeve.. I have many friends that have had lab-band. So here are few for you all to help me out with. I have chosen to only take a few days off instead of the suggested 2 weeks.... I work from home on a computer all day... I am a customer service rep BCBS. I have a fairly high tolerence for pain. So I am having surgery on Thursday morning, and returning to my home office job on Tuesday morning. I am wanting to get a general idea on most patients feel on their 5th day out of surgery?? Will i be pushing myself too fast??   Protien Shakes --- I hate the thought of buying a HUGE tub of it...and not liking it. What are some of the "preferred" or favorites???   Any suggestions / answers are apperciated.   Thanks!!
Cezann73

Cezann73

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I'm in control now.
 

Best Day Yet

Today, I didn't have the fatigue mid-morning like I did the other days. Step in the right direction! I'm getting better and better every day I'll be making an appointment to remove my stitches soon. Can't wait Starting protein shakes tonite
circa

circa

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Shesgotstyle's Blog
 

5 Days After Surgery!

So, I'm feeling a lot better than I did. The gas pain is barely there. It comes and goes, but it's not a constant thing like it was. My incisions are sort of hurting, but it's not unbearable. I've stopped taking my pain meds just because number one I don't really have THAT much pain anyways and number two becuz it was causing me to hallucinate at night. Just trying to get all that medication out of my body since I'm not use to being on any kind of pills or medicine. I came home Sunday and Monday was probably the worse for me so far just becuz I'm use to having my privacy and being alone and there I was in front of EVERYBODY in my house and them constantly on me saying "you should be drinking more water"..."you should be walking"..."you should be doing this and taking that." I was going crazy!! I hated the fact that I couldn't move around like I wanted and go out anywhere. I was really getting depressed and started saying how much I regretted getting the surgery done. But, people were telling me that's normal. My nurse even told me before I left that I would have those days where I'm going to regret it and wish I could take it back and feel miserable, but to keep pushing forward and remember it will get better. Them nurses were such lifesavers, I tell ya!! But, the next day I got out of that miserable mood and just tried to stay positive and in a better mood. I know I have a lot of help and people that care behind me. I've been sleeping in a recliner since I've gotten home becuz it hurts to much to sleep in a bed...I just can't sleep right. But, as of last night I really don't want to sleep in the recliner at all. It's starting to get uncomfortable and all I want to do is sleep on my side. I tried this morning to lay in a bed and go to my side with a pillow in front, between my legs, and behind me, but I was still hurting and uncomfortable =( I don't know what I'm going to do tonight. It was such a nice day out for the last 2 days, yesterday I walked out to the deck and sat outside to get some fresh air. And then my mom took me for a drive around town just to keep me sane lol It felt soooooo good. I can't even tell you. Just to have some fresh air flowing through ya and just to get out and a reminder that there is a life behind the four walls I've been stuck in lol Today it seems like I've been struggling with wanting FOOD...I'm sick of the broth, I'm sick of the apple juice, and popsicles. I'm afraid I forgot how to chew!! lol All I keep thinking is I want a slice of pizza, a hamburger, some chocolate. UGH!! But, I think all I really want is just some solid food!! A small salad or even small veggies or fruits. But, I know it's going to be awhile before I can eat anything like that. One secret...maybe it's not a secret, but it's definitely been helping me out A LOT lately...is people been telling me live in the moment. Don't worry about the future. Recognize your success now. Well of course that's great and all. I do live by that even before the surgery, but what helps me is thinking about the future. Thinking about when summer gets here. How I'm going to feel. Thinking about how I'll be able to fit on the rides at the amusement parks again. I'll be able to wear jean shorts and a tank top and not be ashamed. I'll be able to do things without troubles or getting tired. I'll be able to fit in places without having to worry whether I'll be able to fit in them or not. And then what really gets me happy =) is I start to look online at stores that I couldn't shop in before...at all the cute clothes and I kinda start shopping in a way. Put things on my wish list. It really gets me hyped up and more upbeat about the present time. If you don't have something to get ya going and your mood positive you will end up in a slump. Attitude is definitely EVERYTHING!! Tomorrow I go back to see my surgeon for the first time since I seen him in the hospital. I'm so excited just to get out! lol But, I'm also excited to see how much weight I have lost already. I know it's only been 5 days, but everybody is telling me that I look like I lost a good 15 pounds and I can definitely see it in my neck and shoulder area! That's another thing that keeps me going. When people or yourself can start seeing results...ahhh it's a great feeling!!! Let me tell you =) I'm sure he'll be taking off my bandages that are on the incisions and that part I'm not looking forward to just becuz I have a very week stomach. The other night I was in the bathroom getting ready to take a shower. I was standing in front of the mirror and looking at the bruising and where it was all taped up. I almost passed out. I had to hurry up and lye on the bed becuz I almost blacked out. Let me just say it happened to me during the spring last year. I had fallen and skinned my knee awful. I thought I had broken it when I went to stand and I ended up blanking out right then and there. I ended up needing to go to the hospital. So hopefully I can just turn my head and get it over with tomorrow. This whole experience has definitely made me stronger and I never realized how strong I was until I went through something like this. It's definitely life changing so you better be ready to go! I definitely am =)
Shesgotstyle

Shesgotstyle

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shadowstacey's Blog
 

Passed My Exams!!!

Passed my college exams so concentrating on calories and excercise can go out the door until tomoro mornin.. I m going celebrating with some chicken and chocolate and wine!!!!!   YEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shadowstacey

shadowstacey

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Helen the Cat's Blog
 

100 Pounds Lost As Of Today!

I have been waiting for nearly 8 months to write the following sentence "I have lost 100 pounds since last June!" And today is the day I can officially write it! WooHoo!!! 100 pounds gone off this fat old body! I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be able to do it. Daily when I get up and get on the scale, I am amazed, I mean, literally AMAZED that I can (have) lost this much weight.   Thank you Sleeve, Thank you Dr. Rodriguez, Thank you 401-K that I cashed in to pay for the surgery. Thank you to my cousin, (the bariatric surgeon and recommended the sleeve to me.) THANK YOU GOD for giving me the determination, guts, fortitude, etc to go through with the surgery.   And lastly, Thank you to Bill, a HUGE thank you to Bill, my husband, who although he didn't want me to do it, stood by me and went with me to Mexico for the procedure! Thank you Everybody!!!   The last 8-10 weeks the weight loss has been really slow, and at times, I was convinced that the weight loss period was over, and I wouldn't lose anymore. But as I step on the scale and see the numbers change ever so SLOWLY, I have seen a gradual weight loss that is SO Gratifying!   It seems I will gain and lose the same 1.5-3 pounds for days, some times it seems like weeks at a time, and then all of a sudden, I will loose a pound or two. When I was hovering around 170 pounds, it almost drove me crazy, 170, 169, 170, 168.5, 170, 169, 168, 170, etc., etc., etc. And then, all of a sudden I was 165. Now (I hope) I am FIRMLY in the 100 pounds lost column! I am sure I will do the same thing, up a pound, down a half pound, up a pound, down a pound and a half, etc. But I can live with that. I know that I have firmly hit one of my goals and even if I do the yo-yo thing up and down for a while, I know I will eventually come back down!   Anyway, just want to encourage all of you out there, who aren't quite as far down the road as I am. It will happen! It DOES happen! And boy, does it feel good! Keep rocking your sleeve. Keep on Keeping On. It does work! It does happen. And best of all, it feels SO good!   I don't have a new full length photo of me since I have lost so much, but am attaching (at least TRYING to attach) a photo of me just before the surgery (I am the one in the middle) and a head shot of me taken for Facebook recently, so you can see a little bit of the difference.
Helen the Cat

Helen the Cat

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shues138's Journal
 

Be My Valentine Challenge

So today is the official start day of the "Be My Valentine Challenge" looking forward to it, my goal is to lose ten pounds by the end of February, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.   So glad to be eating mushies today, was on liquids all day yesterday and it was no fun! On top of that I worked overtime, and I did not give up on the gym, and why is it when I'm at the gym there are a ton of food commercials on? Really????   This morning I was up at 3am, I've been doing that every night, I wish it would stop because it makes me so tired in the afternoon!   Well time to get my day started, have a sick cat at home (Buddy), or he could be faking it, I don't know. All I want to do is get my day over get home and make sure he's okay, I'm such an animal lover. All he did was cough a little this morning and I freaked out, almost called the vet at 6am! But I'm just going to monitor how he's doing because he's eating and drinking, going to the bathroom, and is not hiding or acting depressed. I think he did it for attention (the coughing) to get me out of bed so he could eat!!!   Yes, I am the cat lady (just kidding!)   Have a wonderful day!!!!
shues138

shues138

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A Year of Possibilities
 

Post-Op Day 27: Catch Up

Tomorrow marks 4 weeks since I was banded. Things are going well, though for the past two weeks I've been absolutely crazy with work and tutoring and the theater. So here I am sitting in the taxi on my way to tutoring session one of two prior to going to the theater this evening and I'm typing up my update on the goings on.   Thursday, I bought sneakers. Not one pair. Two. It took me almost my entire shopping trip to pick out just the right shoes. Perhaps this is why I buy sneakers so infrequently. It's not my fault this country doesn't carry New Balance. If they did, I could've popped in, grabbed a pair of my usual sneakers, and popped out. And then I would've had time to go grocery shopping. As it is, today marks three weeks since I last went for groceries. I simply have no time. That's a lie. I don't make the time. And I don't like having to go to the grocery store that's open 24 hours because a) it's more expensive and inevitably there are small children wandering the aisles at 3am, which infuriates me.   Perhaps because I have been relying on canned soup or whatever I already had in the freezer, or because I haven't been heeding C's threats against riding the elevator, or because I've been royally stressed for the past two weeks of work, I don't know, maybe all three, I haven't been able to get beyond -18lbs. This I find to be terribly frustrating. One more pound and I've reached my first goal. One. Measly. Little. Pound. And it's not like I can take off my shoes or anything, because I weigh myself naked.   So, between IEP Progress Reports, Academic Progress Reports, my Professional Learning Plan, getting a new student three weeks ago who's much lower than my other students, and getting a new student this coming Sunday who's much higher than my other students and has no need to be in a special needs school, work has been really stressful. Add to that the fact that my coworkers keep commenting on how much weight I'm losing. I know they mean well, and I know it should make me happy, but the sick psychosis of things is that for a good portion of my life I wanted to pack on the weight. I wanted to hide behind fat and be unattractive. I've dealt with it. I really have. And I feel good about myself. As long as no one makes a big hairy deal about the fact that "it really shows" that I've been losing weight. Stupid brain.   Anywho, tomorrow is my official weigh in with my surgeon and hopefully my first fill. For the most part I'm not experiencing hunger, but I'm also not experiencing fullness. I really want that sign that I've had enough to eat. Here's hoping...
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