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A blog by sandradee0124 in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by sandradee0124 on BariatricPal. 74 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Happy Thursday!

The working out is going really well. I have a workout buddy who is a friend from work and she is a runner and very motivating.   Last night after work I did 45 on the Elliptical and got to 3 miles. I was happy with that.   Then we did upper body and cardio this morning at 5:15 am. Rocked it again, but I'm doubtful I will be able to walk by the end of the day lol.   I can't do lower body or core yet -- doctor said to wait for 6-8 weeks post op so I have at least a couple weeks left. I

Its Going to be a Bad Day (and Recipes)

I am in a place where how my clothes fit means everything to my happiness for the day. I put on a pair of pants that was baggy before surgery and they are actually tighter now (4 weeks later) than they were then. Nice.   I work out hard. I have little if any restriction, but my "cheating" consists of eating 1200 calories a day of good foods instead of 1000.   The car dealer hasn't called me back about the damage they did to it during an overnight stay. I shouldn't have to keep trackin

Healthy Eating Support Group ROCKED!!!

Went to a support group meeting at the doctor's facility last night -- healthy eating -- the presenter cooked veggie chili, murstard maple baked chicken thighs and apple cinnamon muffins. Everything was easy and fantastic. Even brought home some chili leftovers for lunch today. Also met some fellow bandsters and talked shop which was nice.   Got up at 4 again to leave at 4:30 for the gym. Thought I'd be smart and go a different way and I got lost so I was a little late. Got in weight trai

A New Way of Approaching Monday :-)

This morning I got up at 4:00 and left at 4:30 to drive up to work and work out at the gym by work with my friend at 5:30. I had my bag packed, my clothes in the car, and was totally looking forward to it!   We worked hard on the elliptical for 45 minutes. It felt really good. I didn't mind the makeup/shower stuff at the gym and got to work by 7:30 which is great.   Tonight is a healthy cooking class at the support group/surgeon's office and that will be fun. I'm always out for new recip

Happy Father's Day

My dad passed away seven years ago already. He wasn't much to celebrate -- he worked, worked out and fished for most of the years between 50 and 65.   Its going to be another busy day. I think my company should officially declare Friday a weekend day so I can get more done on the weekends LOL.   Ate more yesterday than I do during the week. Funny how now "more" means 1200 calories. Six months ago "more" was probably 3500 calories? And at that I didn't go anywhere or do anything on Sun

Its Weigh In Day!

Had another great week - 3.4 lbs. I eat solids and am doing pretty well. I exercise 6 days a week but I have to drink more water.   I feel good about this loss and the fact that I went out to lunch three times this week and made really good choices and logged everything very carefully. I'm only hungry at night and I'm going to work on a plan to have a small snack while I'm making that 47 mile trek home -- a protein bar, definitely water, something. Otherwise I tend to overeat when I get ho

Finally Friday!!!

I did the unthinkable -- fell asleep during the Lakers game lol. I was so tired I really needed the rest. Slept for almost 8 hours and I got up feeling a lot more energetic and chipper.   I didn't eat well yesterday and certainly didn't do well on the water, but it taught me again how much I need to make sure I get some kind of unwinding in during the day or the drive home. I didn't work out at all yesterday and I also want to try next week to push myself for even a short walk on that day w

Just Having a Bad Morning

I'm not getting enough sleep and its starting to affect my emotions, reactions and even my motivation.   I get home at 7:30 at night and still have to eat and do miscellaneous stuff before I go to bed. But I get up at 4 - 4:30 so I can do the elliptical, cool off (important piece) and get ready for work to leave by 6:30. I laid back down this morning and skipped the elliptical. I was just too tired. Instead of eating breakfast I grabbed a slim fast and drank it in the car.   Gonna try to

Too Tired for Words (OK Not Really)

Third day of getting up early, driving to work and getting home late. I'm getting pretty tired. Had to use puffy eye cream this morning.   Big meeting with customers this morning but after that I can be in my office semi-relaxing at desk work for the rest of the day. Then its workout time with my gym buddy! That I'm actually looking forward to.   I am alternating between working out at home in the morning and at the gym after work. After a week of it I'll figure out whether it works for

Tuesday, Tuesday (Yep I'm Singing!)

Well yesterday was a great day! I ate well (maybe not enough but still followed the plan) and went to the gym close to work with a friend and her daughter after work.   I warmed up, did upper body lifting for about 30 minutes and then 45 on the elliptical. Then I proceed to get in my car and drive home 47 miles. Traffic is much lighter at 6:45pm than 4:30, and I saved myself the time I spent on the elliptical in driving so I felt positive.   Got home a little later than usual, but I now r

Back to Work

Yep, it finally arrived. I got up at 4:30, got ready, packed up all the work I didn't do in the car, and drove 47 miles to work. I had a Slim Fast in the car because I just didn't feel like eating eggs. I actually enjoyed the drive -- kind of relaxing. I still have swelling and some site pain (one of the little lower ones I think it touches desks, seat belts etc). Its workable............   The biggest thing was putting on my favorite pair of grey pinstriped pants. They needed a SAFETY P

Happy Sunday!!!

Spent the day yesterday shopping for groceries, scales, locker room supplies etc for this new lifestyle. The exercise walking back and forth to the car was more than I used to do in a day!   Went to a great service with friends and actually went out to dinner afterwards. Really had fun and never made any drama about the surgery, or the lifestyle. I felt pretty good about just living and eating within my boundaries. That will be a focus at work as well -- making sure I'm prepared to be away

Weigh In Day

OK, lost 4 lbs and that is moving from liquid to semi solid diet. Ever have that feeling when you are waking up that you are smaller, somehow? I felt that way when I got up today. I think my swelling is down somewhat and I'm passing liquids better.   Kind of getting into the rhythm with eating and my blood pressure meds. I literally chew my two little pills, swallow a tiny bit of water to get them down, and then go work out for 45 mins on the elliptical. Then I drink water or whatever. S

Too Many Scales

I weigh once a week, same time, same scale at Weight Watchers. I hid my scale in the garage the day after surgery and haven't looked back.   On Monday I weighed at the doctor's office. Lost a pound since Saturday. Great!   Started eating soft foods and I log them on dailyplate. Still around 800 cals - 1000 cals/day. Gassy tummy gone, swelling still there.   Met with personal trainer first time yesterday. She didn't force me to weigh, I did. That was last night, with sneakers and ful

Two Weeks Post Op

I had my surgery on Wednesday May 26th. I've done very well following diets, exercising, not stressing stitches or incisions. For the most part I am doing really well. I still have bloating and gas, but I can manage through either of those pretty easily. It will be nice when either or both are gone -- I think I've lost noticeable weight everywhere but my tummy :-)   Its hard to get in all the protein. I might go to GNC today and see what they have for low carb high protein mix or shots.

Recovering Slowly, but Loving Life!

Still swollen, still gassy, but I work around those "issues" and had a great day yesterday! Part of me would like to stay home another week and part of me knows I need to get back in the swing of work. I wish I could split myself!   Keeping up with hard workout on the elliptical -- 8 days in a row -- and I feel good when I'm done lol.   My bible study group met last night and had a great, uplifting visit. I had some strawberries and a Popsicle so I did well.   I loved cooking and eating

Feeling Positive!

Doctor's appointment went really well -- he felt part of my issue was two weeks of milk products and told me to go off the shakes and start on soft food. Incisions look good and my first fill is scheduled for 6/28! I got a chance to ask all the questions I had and then some. Dr. Oliak was wonderful.   Also had a great nutrition class on how to eat -- not just the next couple weeks but forever.   I started to look at this less like a weight loss competition and more like a lifelong jo

Something isn't Right

Started feeling lower left abdominal pain (nothing big just a little) on Friday). Saturday my friend who had seen me last week and this week told me my stomach looked really swollen.   Yesterday I saw friends I haven't seen since the surgery and they said the same thing.   And the pain is getting worse. Thank goodness I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon! I think its gas, but even Gas-X isn't getting rid of it. I was thinking maybe its muscles on the elliptical? But that wouldn'

Sunday Morning..........

Got up, did 45 hard minutes on the elliptical almost right away. Its hard and I start to watch the clock at about 30, but I always feel good when I'm done (after my face turns from red and I cool down!).   Despite the emotional setback yesterday I'm doing good and staying on track with the liquid diet. I'm looking forward to the appointment with the doctor and the nutritionist tomorrow.   It is going to be hot today. Spend the morning working (yep gotta get some stuff done) and getting re

What Now??!!

I can't stop crying. I went to WW this morning and weighed and I only lost 3.8 lbs since last Saturday. I worked so hard at this and I'm so disappointed. There is nothing I can write or say that is going to make this better.   I have a doctor's appointment on Monday -- the post op. Somehow I have to get through the next couple days and figure out where to go. I have never been so disappointed in anything in my life.

Ouch

Couldn't even imagine posting Thur or Friday and I'm up and doing really well this morning so here it is.   Surgery and recovery was more difficult than I had imagined. I yelled at everyone when I got home -- mom, daughter, friend -- hated everyone and everything. So much shoulder and belly pain I could not function for about 6-7 hours after surgery.   Then I just sat down in a chair and prayed hard. I should be grateful! And I did feel better after that, not a lot, but a little. Sipped

Its the day!!!

:thumbup:I didn't sleep all that well but I am organized that's for sure. I have everything ready for coming home and spending a couple days just resting and recuperating. My surgery is at noon, but I'm leaving to be at the center at 9:30 for a 10:00am checkin. Its only 3 hours away.   Had some time so I decided to keep a pictoral journal of this journey.     Loving life!

Four Days Until Surgery!!

I can't wait! I'm traveling for business and I'm not eating well or exercising, but I just want to get this done! There are little bumps in the road -- wierd insurance and a different reaction from my friend who I thought was taking me and picking me up from surgery. But these are just bumps.   Read someone's blog today about being 11 days post op and losing 20 lbs. I need to do that. I'm so sluggish.   Tomorrow I'm flying home so that should go by pretty fast. Monday and Tuesday I'm

Two Weeks and Counting

Yesterday was the pre-surgery visit which went fine, although I'm realizing that for some reason I'm always at the back of the line? I get to the office first and have to wait for other people and then they get done before me with the same people and procedures! I need to let this go -- stupid.   So I need to lose 5 more lbs before surgery and I was pretty honest yesterday -- lack of significant weight loss is due to "last meal" scenarios with friends and family. I started doing 2 Slim Fast

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