Sonia65

I teach computers at my school Pre-k through 12 grades.
I'm also the WebMaster and newsletter editor and yearbook adviser. I've been going in a couple of days a month to work on some paperwork and updating stuff. My room is a mess... its a storage room right now because we have a capital building project going on.
I've been looking at ideas on the world according to eggface blog. I'm so not a planner when it comes to lunches.. so this is going to be a big deal for me this year.

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

I just ate pureed chicken and green Beans in a fat free cream of chicken/broth mix. Never thought I would say this but after 8 days of clear liquids....I loved it

tomorrow is my 5 week mark. I'm so happy with the change I see in my face!
This was a week before surgery.
This is yesterday

I have finally lost more weight than I have left to lose... I had 205 lbs to lose...and I've lost 106...ONLY 99lbs to go!!! WOOO HOOOO!! I have less than a 100 lbs to lose for the first time in many years!!
I know it's not exciting for anyone else...but I just wanted to share!!!

Thanx everyone. Im doing great. Im in a lot of pain though. But im here in the flesh!!! Thank you god.

I made it! Sorry for taking so long to update. I have been sleeping most of the day. My wife told me everything went well. Apparently I have spoken to a lot of people but I don't remember much. Pain is not too bad. I feel like I have done 10,000 sit ups while trying to hold my mother-in-law.

Photo update of the change in my face which I notice much more than anywhere else.
1st pic is my wedding day 12/22/2012 (approx. 290)
2nd is at my 20th class reunion 7/20/2013. (252)

Surgery: 6/5/2013

On Friday morning, While I was doing my morning walk I thought about this thread.
I was walking down the street, and contemplating moving a little faster, moving more of my body, progressing. I picked two points in the road ahead of me, about 100 feet apart, and made a deal with myself. I said "Okay, we're going to run starting on the first point and we're going to make it to that second point." And I considered this idea, the first point coming up as I'm still walking forward, and just said okay.
So, I did it, I started running, and it was really weird at first, then I got in to a good rhythm, and it was easy. I went past the second point, and ran until I was out of breath. It was pretty cool actually. I was really proud of myself.

Wow, it is officially real. Just got a call from the hospital . I report on Tuesday at 10:30... surgery is at 1:30.

Hi everyone, I am 9 days post op and doing pretty well. Getting at least 48oz of Water a day usually more. Averaging 80g Protein and 700 calories. Have also walked a minimum of 2 miles a day most days since day Monday :-)
I guess I am lucky, so far pain has been easily bearable only took Tylenol for 2 days (mostly coz I had a headache) since then nothing.
I do find I tire easily, have to go back to bed for a rest after my shower :-) and enjoying a siesta in the afternoon.
I find I am waiting for something to go wrong (a stricture or something) but know I should just relax a count my blessings for now.
Wishing everyone out there a speedy recovery.

Thank you, it's strange that all I have been doing is resting and the weight is just going down. I will definitely be watching the clock more often. When I was in the hospital I had a morphine drip and got to push a little button every fifteen minutes or so. Morphine doesn't help me much comfort wise, but it helped me sleep and that's all that mattered till I could take the pills. And I am oh so happy that they are smaller than a tick-tac. They also gave me nausea patched instead of pills cause I was having a hard time with just ice chips staying down. I was given some liquid Tylenol for my back cause it was starting to hurt, it made me throw up, so while the thought of liquid meds sounds heaven sent. Make sure you can stomach the taste. It was a cross of cherry cold medicine and goody powders. I have only been walking around my apartment because one of the incisions is on my bra line, so I can't wear a bra, and I won't go anywhere with out one on. So hopefully they heal fast. Lol I haven't had any head hunger thank goodness, my family had subs last night and while it smelt good, I had no desire to eat it. I was full off of my beef broth. Which my mother found quite entertaining. Lol

Sonia,
You sound like me… once school starts it's all about school and family… not even so much home… I'm horrible at keeping things clean! I've been walking about 3 miles a day. But I do it when I wake up so I leave my house by 7… Slept in this morning so not sure when I'll get my walk in today cuz it's going to be a scorcher!

Hooray!! I finally got in! On my phone I could not figure out how to join the group so I went to the computer. After much playing around I found the page then linked to another page that had all the details of this group and finally when I was about to give up in frustration I saw the button at the top that said join this group. Yay!
Anyway my name is Sonia and I teach full day kindergarten in Toronto, Ontario. I love the idea of this group so we can share ideas on how to get through the school day successfully. I really hope other people join up.
I had my surgery on July 10 so just 9 days post op right now. Doing quite well, no pain to talk of just discomfort. I am getting in my Protein and Water and drinking enough too. Also walking 2 miles a day right now, want to increase it but it is too bloody hot. I am wondering how to keep in the daily walks when I return to the classroom in September. I have a tendency to do all things school, family, home, first and run out of time for "me" stuff!
HW:293 B4 Optifast:283 Pre-surgery:271 CW:263

My surgery was June 4th. I have lost 35 pounds total, but 14 of that was pre op loss. I have decided to just count my total loss and ignore the before and after surgery stuff. So, I am almost exactly where you are with loss. I choose to look at it as I would have never loss this much without surgery in a month. I know it's frustrating, but don't give up! Next year, we will look back and hardly believe that we were concerned about the slow loss.

Hello everyone. Surgery was Wednesday and it went well. I felt pretty good and was walking about quite quickly. Wednesday night was challenging since I threw up blood 4 times. They took blood (several times which was difficult as my veins were not cooperating:-() and were able to rule out internal bleeds so it was just old blood that had leaked out during surgery.
Yesterday I felt a bit sore but only took Tylenol for pain and I walked and sipped and slept all day. Today I came home and I am still walking and napping. Ate oatmeal for Breakfast and cottage cheese and yoghurt for supper plus a shake. So all in all doing quite well.
Really hope it continues this way and everyone else is doing well.

Hello everyone. I made it! Last night was rough because I kept throwing up blood. But that seems to be over now and I feel pretty good considering :-)

I threw up blood twice post OP. They gave me medicine, thrombus, to drink and it stopped. It freaked me out so much!

I go tomorrow at 2!! Getting nervous/excited!! Best of luck to you and a smooth recovery!!!!

Wishing you the best good luck

So I've been comparing this process to waiting in line to try a new roller coaster. I have been in line for so long and now I can see everyone get on. I'm getting nervous and excited. Also uncertain if I will like this ride or if I can handle it. The liquid diet is starting today. I'm finally getting in my seat. I'm preparing for impact.
It's crazy it's finally here! I kept thinking the surgery was so far away and it's funny how it just creeps up on you.
This whole comparing to roller coasters is just making me more excited for when I can actually fit on one. Lol

Sonia65, you too! Good luck!

Good luck!!

GOod luck I will be praying for you I will join you on the losers bench friday the 12th at 7:30AM