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FahnBy40

A blog by TheCurvyJones in General

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My quest to be "fahn" by 40

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Two Month Surgiversary Stats

Today is my 2 month surgiversary! :confetti: 12/21- 250lbs 1/21- 232.8 (-17.2) 2/21- 226.4 (-6.4) 23.6 lbs total loss.I’d be pissed if I wasn't looking so small right now. Definitely more inches than lbs lost. I did measure myself a month or so ago, and I only really care about my Hips, Waist and chest so here are those: C: 38- 35 (-3) W: 36.8-34.8 (-2) H: 50.9-49.0 (-1.9) I set my next goal at I think 215 by St Patrick’s Day. Not sure if I’ll make that but Ima try.

Week Six Weigh In/NSV's

SIX WEEKS ALREADY!   HW: 273 SW: 250 LW- 233.6 CW: 232.6   About 40lbs down from my highest weight, about 18lbs down since day of surgery. Hoping I get somewhere near 230 by my 8 week update....   Not gonna talk about how annoyed I am by how slow this is going.     Non Scale Victories- As you all know I hit my goal of 20 miles of walking in January. I am going to leave the goal the same for February and add a few days of Turbo Fire, the Fire 30 work out. It’s pretty fun and burns a

Rant: The Scale

vehemently disagree that the scale is the enemy. It is part of a set of tools that people can use to track progress. One must learn how to interpret the information-- among other information - to evaluate success. Along with clothing sizes and general overall feelings of healthy and improvement, the scale can be an effective tool. Knowing how to interpret data and use it in conjunction with other tools can help tremendously. If you track scale weight and inches, you will begin to see patters---

Week Five Weigh in and NSV's....

Practicing my positive attitude!   Week 5 Update   HW: 273 SW: 250 LW: 232.8 CW: 233.8 (+1)   Up one this week due to f**k ass trick ass mark ass Moms Nature. She should be showing up sometime this next week, taking this pound and some others with her so yes.   NSV’s— all my buttons button. HUZZAH! I am getting lots of compliments at work because the loss is obvious now. They say they see it in my face and my thinning profile. Yay, that’s nice to hear.   I’ve walked 7 of the 10 m

TWO!

So my normal Friday Night Ritual used to be to get off work, drive straight to my fave chicken wing place and get 15 well seasoned, plain fried wings. I don't do sauce, only ranch dip. I also get 2 ginger ale's, take it home and catch up on the DVR. Such a nice relaxing Friday night, prepping for the weekend that is usually full of hair appointments, grocery shopping, what have you. So I hadn't had a normal Friday night in about two months because of the pre surgery diet and then the near mont

Week FOUR VSG Weigh In

Weigh in day! WOOT!  HW: 273 SW: 250 LW: 237.2 CW: 233.6!!!! Woot!  A 3.6lb drop this week bringing my post surgery loss to 16.4lbs and my total loss to  39.4lbs.  This week’s loss comes at a great time because I was a little mopey thinking I might not hit 20 lbs my first month.. NOT because I am trying to hit a magical number but because if this is the ‘best loss’ I’ll have before it starts to slow down, imagine what life will be like the further I get out. I spent  $12K when I add up tra

This rain is making me melancholy

Down 14 since day of surgery almost a month ago. Not even 15 lbs yet.   It's coming off. I see the lbs loss and I see some inches. I'm exercising, focusing on protein and liquids. I'm full after mere bites. It's working.   But...   Can I be underwhelmed and happy at the same time?   Meh.   If the first couple of months is the 'best' a person will lose, I fear for what month six will look like. I feel like I am ALREADY working for every pound.... just like normal. I don't mind workin

I...............

am so excited. So the lbs are coming off slowly, but DEEZ INCHES MAYNE! I am wearing a top from DOTS that I bought and thought I could wear and HAHAHAHHA! NO. My boobs and gut said NO MA'AM! Today? it's on. it's buttoned. IT'S CUTE! Also, the coat that I talked about in my week two update video that would not button? BUTTONED TODAY.   Can't tell me nothin' today!

Two Weeks Post Op today!

Sometimes I still wake up and can’t BELIEVE I went and got me some weight loss surgery. I actually did it. This year is gonna BANG, BABY!     Highest Weight EVAH- 273 Day of Surgery - 250 Week 1 Weight - 241.2 Week 2 Weight - 239.2 Total Loss - 10.8lbs (-2lbs) I promised myself that I would never be disappointed about a loss, so I refuse to be disappointed. I DID expect more but my body has been playing bald headed games with constipation and water ret

OOP!

239.2 It;s been forever since I saw a number that started in 23- that stayed for very long. I hit it very briefly in June but my weight bounced right back up as soon as I came off of the restrictive Whole 30 plan. It never went back down there. The lowest I've seen in recent years is about 235. Once I get past that point, it will be like breaking new ground. In 2007 I was able to get down to 218... once I see 217, I might do backflips.

When your MOM has also had Weight Loss Surgery...

This situation is so funny to me *and maybe ONLY to me* but my mother was an RNY patient many moons ago back in 2001. She has gone from the high 260's to as low as 119. She's now leveled out at about 150 lbs and is really happy with her body.   She is 5'4" and has a medium frame. I am 5'3" with a smaller frame but I have more... assets Bigger breasts, hippier hips, more booty. Our shape is virtually the same though. I was looking at her this week (they came to visit for Christmas) and ....if

VSG Post Op Week 1- weigh in, NSV's

Fantastic week. Long but busy and active. I feel GREAT since my surgery... really. Last night I actually almost ran up my steps. It usually takes me a minute to get up or down the stairs. My knees already don't hurt and that's worth the cost of surgery right there.   My numbers: Highest weight- 273 in March 2012 Day of surgery weight 250 Week 1 weigh in: 241.4 Loss: 8.6 lbs   I am THRILLED with that number! I will be in the 230's next week! WOOOOT!   NSV's: I like the way my doc did

Merry Festive Occasion!

I had a pretty good day, a little rough. I have had a cough/tickle in my throat since Friday from the tube being down my throat. I don't have surgery related pains but coughing HURTS as do these damn hiccups I have had since last Saturday. I have been go go go since I got home, trying to take advantage of feeling so good. Most people say they feel like ass and have no energy for at least a few weeks but I feel really good. Am not having many eating issues, just the constant being aware of how ma

Yeah 4 days.

My nerves are shot. I go from WAY excited to OH MY GOD I AM NOT GOING TO WAKE UP FROM SURGERY OR HE'S GOING TO FIND SOMETHING WRONG IN THERE OR I AM GOING TO FEEL EVERYTHING HOLY CRAP.   And then bestie takes a shot of Rum and sends a virtual slap through the computer.

PRE OP LIQUID DIET DAY 7: CAN I JUST EAT HUMMUS BY THE SPOONFUL?

You know what is annoying? Soup shopping. Ugh. My eating is getting boh-ring. It’s all chicken broth/soup and Atkins shakes.   I started the liquid diet at 255.8 I think? Today 249.6. So that’s what, 5.8 lbs? I guess it’s not bad. I really expected to get below 250 before today but I just this morning hit 249. I had some pipe dream of 239 by day of surgery but that obviously isn’t gonna happen. I will be lucky to get to 245.   Everything is going swimmingly. Did a little shopping last night

Dang..........

Wow, I haven't updated this thing in awhile.   Things are moving right along. i started liquids on Saturday mostly because I just got tired of eating. Has been going great so far, except a few times a night when I get snacky but I push through it with some broth or a protein shake. I have Atkins shakes, Muscle Milk lite, and I have some packets of Protein powder from AboutTime cause those are the only peanut butter flavored shakes I can find. They are pretty good. Not like smoothie king but

25 Days To Surgery. 13 Days To The Liquid Diet!

My Liquid diet is supposed to only be 10 days but I felt weird starting it on a Tuesday so I am starting it Sunday, Dec 9th. Sundays are such a chill day for me that it's easier for me to start on Sunday as opposed to Monday. I still need to stock up on stuff I can DRINK both before and after surgery. That's my goal between now and then.   Another goal accomplished: My passport came today! WAAAHOOOOOOOOOOO!   I bought some genie bras as recommended by some members here but theyyyyyyyy are

I Think I Am Going To Get Rid Of My Scales

Yes scales. I have two. One is to double check the other in case it's off. :ph34r:   So, I have been stalking the post op forums and there is so much angst over ONLY having lost an awesome number of pounds in a very short time. I know myself and I am sure I could get very obsessed about the numbers, especially if they aren't going to drop like I want them to. My body does not like to subscribe to my goals. I'll get close to a goal by a certain point and then gain 3 lbs.   I feel like what

Good, Good Weekend!

I’ve been spending the last few weeks getting things bought and prepped for post op. I need to have things set up in my room so that I don’t have to constantly go down the stairs for things. This weekend I bought the last of the vitamins on my doc’s list, so they’ll be here waiting for me when I get home. I got some clear liquids, some unjury, and still really need to get more, I think but I am going to take inventory before I leave and see what I still need.   The best part is my bestie and

Flights Purchased... More Real Everyday

I bought my flights today... From here to Houston, hang out for a day, then Houston to San Antonio with my travel companion and then back to Houston/Georgia. Will be a whirlwind weekend!   I am stalking the post op forums because I want to know EXACTLY how I am going to feel for the first few days. It seems like Dr. A's patients are okay a few days out. I should be fine, but you never know, ya know? I want to be ready!   Being prepared eases my mind and my nerves.   According to the financ

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