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  1. Dress Shopping

    · newmom · 01/27/2010 18:17

    My husband's work is having a formal party. Unfortunately, he thought it was in March, and come to find out it is next week!
     
    I am less frustrated than I would normally be dress shopping, however, I am still frustrated. Why is EVERYTHING made with spandex? Ugh. Thanks to the 35 less pounds on my frame (!) I can wear something nicer than I normally would, but I don't want something that clings to me either.
     
    I looked online today and spotted this:
     
    http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3054680/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014185?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6014185&P=3
     
    And while I like the style of it...it is probably the same color as me. I am very "pink" person -- I once got a manicure with some color called cotton candy and it matched me perfectly. So....I'm afraid I'd blend in with this dress. I need some color.
     
    The only other dress I saw online was black, and well, I've been wearing black so long I want to be free from it!
     
    I am also still very wary of strapless. My upper arms aren't great.
     
    Dunno why I am posting this but feel free to forward a link if you see a pretty dress online. Although now I am sure it is too late to order!
     
    Let's see what else is new...35 pounds gone...all pre-pregnancy clothes fit and some are loose! I'm eating pretty well - getting all my protein from food. I'm also slowing it down, not inhaling food anymore.
     
    My little baby is one year old! I can't believe how much he has grown. It's sad for me but great to watch him do so many new things.

  2. Rambling thoughts

    · newmom · 12/10/2009 16:25

    So, I just decided to start this blog b/c I have all of these VSG thoughts and I need somewhere to put them!
     
    My incisions are healing well and even though they told us to take of the bandage on the big one after 15 days, I hate not having it covered. I don't know why it bothers me. I hope it heals totally soon.
     
    I finally found a RTD protein that I love - Odwalla Protein Monster. It's has carbs (27g) but also 33g of Protein per bottle. Boy do I feel better! That whey stuff makes me GAG and dry heave so I just gave up on it. :001_tongue: I tried finding the Naked drinks - my grocer had them before but not now? phfffffffft. frustrating.
     
    I have been eating a Greek yogurt (14g) + Odwalla + a few other things and I get to 50-55g. Close enough for now - I can only do so much.
     
    I bought some of the protein peanut butter at GNC but man they aren't kidding when they say it separates! It seems gross to me but it's ok for shakes. Just can't imagine eating it plain.
     
    What I have realized is that I just have a big intolerance for artificial sweetener of any kind. I was trying to get pregnant forever, then pregnant, then breastfeeding and I didn't have any in all that time. So I just have to look for products without them. If that slows down my weight loss, so be it. I will focus on good carbs. I was never a potato or rice person, so at least those are conquered. haha.
     
    I have lost roughly 19 pounds (I think 2-3 were pre-op). This puts me back to close to my pre-pregnancy weight - close enough that I now have some CLOTHES to wear. I refused to buy any before so I had nothing.
     
    Oh, and my baby took his first steps this week! I can't believe it.
  3. So I am over a month out. I went to see family for Christmas and I was really worried! My mom plans every meal and is a true cookie pusher.
     
    I didn't want to tell my family about my surgery (too judgmental and harsh) so I told them I was on a strict diet.
     
    I did really great, I was really surprised! I nibbled at each meal and fed the baby when I needed a diversion. I got my protein first and then had a dessert about a half hour later if I wanted it. Some people commented "aren't you going to finish that" or "are you not hungry" but I just shrugged them off.
     
    So when did I have issues? Twice! We went to eat Mexican (my FAVORITE) and I ordered tacos, knowing I would only eat one...my husband didn't feel like sharing that night. I only ate one and 2 chips, but I ate WAY too fast. All of a sudden - slimes! I had to rush to the bathroom to spit out all of the saliva. I felt better after about 5-10 minutes though.
     
    Second time, we were at the airport hotel just me and my husband. He ordered take out and I had some. Again, too fast and I got sick. I didn't so much vomit as it just came up - it was really odd but I had read about it before so I wasn't shocked.
     
    I lost 4 pounds over the holidays. I am getting used to the sleeve and actually starting to like it. Before now (on liquids and mushies) I was feeling some regret. I just felt like why did I do this and what was I thinking and that I'd never eat again!
     
    Now I am understanding to eat as slowly as I can. I understand what a portion size looks like. My husband is finally catching on too - lol - he bought me some food that was just a HUGE amount last week.
     
    My baby started walking and saying a few words. He gives high-fives and points to different things, he dances and is just so cute! We had a really really difficult time having a baby and I feel so happy that we had him here, thriving, at Christmastime. I have more and more energy every day to play with him. I know it will only get better.:thumbup:

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