califmomto4

I survived my first year in this new life. It's been new, scary, exciting, and emotional as I go through all of these challenges. It hasn't been easy but oh man... Has it been worth it!!!
I started my journey at my highest 389lbs and the day of my surgery I was 359lbs today I weighed in at 230lbs... Doing the math I lost 129 in 1 year. But 159lbs total. I am so grateful for the support all my new opportunities.
Still truckin for my bday challenge/goal to weigh in at 200lbs.
Top home from hospital 3 days post
Bottom last month

Slow weight loss doesn't mean someone isn't following the plan. I am 10 weeks today and have "only" lost 38 lbs. I have not cheated once. I get all my Protein, Water & Vitamins. I have not had a bite of bread, Pasta, rice or potato.
Being a slow loser is frustrating...especially when you KNOW you aren't "eating like the surgery never happened"

I have kaiser in Northern California. My process was quick & easy.

I've lost 110 pounds in 10 months, so I thought I would try to do a "round off" that's similar to a cartwheel. I've been exercising a lot so I thought I could show my kids (ages 26, 23, and 20), who were all home visiting this weekend, how agile I am now. I'm a lot lighter, but I'm still 46 years old. Boy, did it hurt when I pulled my hamstring muscle trying to do the round off. My 20 year old had to carry me in the house. He's probably really glad I don't weigh 300 pounds anymore. Lol. As soon as I can, I'm going to start exercising again, but gymnastics are off-limits for this "old" woman. Ha ha!

So today is my 10th wedding anniversary. Last year we went to Benihana for dinner and they took a picture of us. Well my husband wanted to go back and get a photo again. We both just sat at the table and looked at the pictures in wonderment. I can't believe it!!!
SW 256 CW 140 surgery date 6/5/12.
I LOVE my new life!

HW 318
DOS 288.8 (4/10/13)
LW 267
CW 262.8

Try replacing 1-2 meals per day with a Protein Shake and cut out carbs. That is how I met my surgery goal weight. I lost about 25 lbs in 3mos.

Yogurt...cuz I'm too lazy to make something!

HW 318
DOS 288.8 (4/10/13
LW 270.4
CW 267
Lost since starting process -51 lbs
Loss 1st month post op -21.8 lbs

HW 318
DOS 288.8 (4/10/13
LW 270.4
CW 267
Lost since starting process -51 lbs
Loss 1st month post op -21.8 lbs

I have decided to stop weighing because I'm getting mad....but today I pulled a pair of slacks out of the "too small" pile and then zipped right up! Woo hoo! They are a 20...which means nothing cuz I have others ...prob even some 22's that are too small. (Womens clothes sizing sucks!!!)

I have decided to stop weighing because I'm getting mad....but today I pulled a pair of slacks out of the "too small" pile and then zipped right up! Woo hoo! They are a 20...which means nothing cuz I have others ...prob even some 22's that are too small. (Womens clothes sizing sucks!!!)

Egg salad - one hard boiled egg, mixed w/ a little lowfat mayo, mustard & Pickle Juice. First time eating an egg and seems to be sitting well.

Egg salad - one hard boiled egg, mixed w/ a little lowfat mayo, mustard & Pickle Juice. First time eating an egg and seems to be sitting well.

I was thinking "tworeffic"...but then I googled it and saw another forum using "twoterville". That could work. :-)

I was thinking "tworeffic"...but then I googled it and saw another forum using "twoterville". That could work. :-)

A hard area around the incisions is normal....its called a healing ridge. I feel like I have 7 large marbles under my skin. My most painful incision is on the right but I think it is where my gallbladder was removed during the operation.

I wish my "before" tummy picture looked like yours! Lol. I can't see your stats on my phone but your tummy looks pretty good in that picture.

I have to wait 2 weeks...then 2 weeks pureed...2 weeks soft foods...then regular diet.
I am jealous of those that move through the stages quickly but I'm determined to follow my doctors guidelines. (Kaiser insurance)

One week post op...down 13 lbs since surgery.

This is where you can see the difference in doctors! Vanna and I had surgery the same day. I can't have "soft" foods for 3 more weeks!
I still have to make it through one week of "liquids" and then two weeks of "pureed". :-(

Just got back from a short walk around the block. Only .67 miles and I'm pooped. I normally walk at least 3 miles a day. Tomorrow is one week so hopefully the endurance will improve.