Jerzygurl

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.

Hope everyone is doing well! Just checking in.. been super busy with work, family and other things.
Managed to Celebrate my birthday this past weekend without indulging in all the party food that was around me. My ex-hubby had a huge superbowl party and I was surrounded by wings, pizza, chips, pretzels, subs, cake, Cookies, chili, mac and cheese, beer, wine and mixed drinks... O.M.G.!
But I was good...actually took some Wendy's Chili, turkey pepperoni and string cheese with me...and happily ate only that... Amazing how much I've changed..I used to dive head first into all the goodies...
What a difference a year makes.

My dear friends, this morning I kept my legs crossed for the longest time while sitting at work...JUST BECAUSE I CAN. Hahaha. (grin). Where else could I say this but this great forum? I know you all get it. ((hugs))

Hello everyone...
Been super busy... with all this extra energy I hardly stay still these days... always on the go..and that's a blessing, I'm no longer hiding in my house.
Anyway..I'm in a stall haven't dropped anything since last Saturday. Haven't gained either..so I'll take it.
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

Back in the gym, starting to see the scale move a little faster!
SW: 290
CW: 255.5

Stalled 1~13~14 209.8 to 211
Hw 236.8
Sw 227
Cw 209.4
but not sure if stall is broken but Lord willing, check back next Sunday. God bless u all n I pray that all is going or getting better.

HW 304
SW 279
CW 229
sleeved 12/2

HW - 276

SW - 274
CW - 245
Total down - 31lbs. Goodbye 250's plus........

HW: 411
SW: 396 (12/2)
CW: 349

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

I work out 4x a week, I think that helps, but I think getting the water in really makes a big difference too. I generally drink between 80 and 960z, but no less than 80oz.

HW - 243
SW - 228 (12/3/13)
CW - 203

Here's my slowly moving along update...I feel like I stalled for more than two weeks!
My surgery was December 11th
HW 257
SW 241.5
CW 229

They are also not thinking about the fact that their staple line and stomach are healing and even if they think they "feel" fine and that they didn't puke so it was ok for them to eat. The fear of bursting my stomach staples kept me totally on track.

I just watched a video diary of a lady who was documenting her WLS journey. She was laying in her bed 3 days post-op and was talking about how she just finished a soft boiled egg, didn't like the taste, and so would try a fried egg the next day. She also stated that her surgeon's post-op diet was one week Clear liquids, two week's full, etc...but he just doesn't understand how impossible it is to not chew food.
I just can't believe how some people disregard their surgeon's diet plan and make-up their own rules....as if their way is a better way. It reminds me that a big part of obesity is the ability to live in denial about and to make excuses for our bad behaviors.
I hope to God that when I have my surgery I am strong enough to stick to the post-op diet. I think I will be. I am not viewing the food guidelines as "optional" and I recognize that doing things My Way is what got me to point of requiring surgery.
I feel for those whose food addictions have such a hold on their mind, body, and spirits.

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

Hi all, well I am slowly coming down: I month post op.
HW: 297
SW: 283.6 (12/23/2013 surgery date)
CW: 254.4
Total pounds lost 42.6
Total pounds lost since surgery: 29.2
I'll take that! Will begin cardio (treadmill) workouts tomorrow.

This morning's weigh-in ...made it to the 280'S--haven't been here since 2007!
HW 348
SW 330
CW 288

HW: 348
CW: 283
Total lost: 65 pounds

HW: 285
SW: 266
CW: 252
Still much slower in coming off and it is a bit disappointing. I am telling myself it is because of no exercise and hope that really is the reason. Only 11 more days until hip replacement surgery and then therapy and exercise can start in full.
It has been a 2 year journey of increasing pain to finally have this hip surgery done. I think back to all of the ways my life became more and more limited during this time and wonder how I let it go for so long before getting something done. I haven't been out for a day of shopping, for a visit to a museum, on a trip that included walking or even a comfortable visit to the grocery store in 10 months. And this inactivity only led to weight gain during this time.
It was actually preparing for this surgery that opened up the door to VSG for me. My Ortho said he would not do the surgery until I lost some weight and he suggested having this procedure. So I'm grateful beyond belief and am so ready to get this final piece done.
I have really stepped out and given myself what I truly need to get "me" back. I have taken leave from my job since November to concentrate on myself. I used to travel across country every other week (airport walking was a killer) and my company accommodated me by having an apartment for me out there. It took me a while to realize they weren't really doing this for me but for them! I was a compliant workaholic.
So I am taking all the time I need, without pressure, to focus on what is best for me. And it's not been easy to place myself first. I have replaced all of the emails that were generated by my job with emails about your postings here. What a positive change! Your encouragement, success stories, challenges have all provided me with the support I need and I appreciate each and every one.
Thanks for being here and being a non-judgmental group of people. Only 11 more days (with hopefully a few more pounds gone) and then BRING IT ON!