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Went to the movies with my hubby this morning. (We're taking advantage of a kid-less day) I did have some popcorn (no extra butter--never get that stuff anyway) and no, it wasn't the end of the world!! Lol. I enjoyed every little bite I had (obviously it wasn't much). I did not die. I did not gain a lb and I did not crave more either. It was good. 😁

Well...I just got my first lesson on how this surgery is a tool, not a miracle. Went grocery shopping hungry, bought some "extras", came home and made some poor choices for the rest of the day. It is scary how quickly the calories added up, and how quickly my sleeve feels empty after eating. I ate a lot of food 

I feel bad, but I'm gonna use this as a lesson. First off, it's not the end of the world. I'm 6 weeks out tomorrow, and this is the first time I've fallen off the wagon. That level of adherence to my diet was unheard of preop - I always broke within a week or two. Also, I went back and re-read my NUT materials. It's a good time for a refresher. I'm gonna learn what I can and just move on. Yesterday's poor decisions have no control over my choices today. 

Monday will be 7 weeks since my surgery. A lot has happened in this short amount of time, so much, that Sometimes I just shake my head in amazement. I have lost 46 pounds since January 1rst and 21 since surgery. I am down to a size 12 from a 14-16 in January, and I am so close to wearing a large top I can taste it...lol..

I am exercising almost daily and last week I started the C25K program. I never thought I would be running, but I absolutely love it! I have so much more energy now and I feel so much better about myself. The scale does not stress me out at all. It is just a number I record every week. I am much more confident in myself as I know I am eating right and moving my body.  

my dh and I are headed to D.C. Today to meet up with his brother and sister and nephew. They are in town for a few days and it is so close to us we couldn't miss this opportunity to spend a couple days with them. My husbands sister is a marathon runner so it will be nice to pick her brain about getting started with running. This will be the weekend getaway that we didn't get to have for our anniversary last month. 

Have a great weekend everyone😃

I am so happy to see that my bmi got out of the sixties and now it is in the fifties. I am seeing more results like my body is getting more boxy before my weight would make me looked like I was spreading out.

My surgery is in one week! I am so nervous, any advice? I am nervous about how much pain I will be in afterward, what the process will be like surgery day. What my first few days will be like once I am home. 

I loved the Bariatric Advantage calcium chews until two days ago....all I taste is a metallic chemical taste. So gross. Guess I'll be changing my calcium here too. 

I loved the Bariatric Advantage calcium chews until two days ago....all I taste is a metallic chemical taste. So gross. Guess I'll be changing my calcium here too. 

I have a new-found respect for cottage cheese. 4oz is 100cals and 15grams of protein. Super filling for my sleeve too!

Yesterday was my last Omeprazole pill.  Today I start my journey believing that acid reflux/heartburn isn't for me.  Certain types of food always brought it on before.  If I stay away, I should be fine.  Besides, I'm claiming it isn't for me.

 So i decided to eat some diced peaches.  Totally forgot the one I have is sugar free and it's the worst tasting peaches I've ever had.  Took it to the trash.  NASTY!!!  Should have brought a fresh peach instead.

Oatmeal it'll be.....

My youngest brother asked me today to do Tough Mudder with him next May!!! Everything inside me cringed.  LOL. Maybe ten years ago I would have said YEAH! I'm reminded just ow my words to him the other day (he works out with a Marine), "your body can do so much more then you think you can." I guess I should chew my own words and do this thing. Would you do it?

Happy Monday all! Well, I hit my step PR today during my walk - 4k steps. It's not much, but it's progress so I'll take it. And I wasn't dizzy after I got home. I wish I could have stayed out longer since it's so beautiful out, but I started feeling a bit woozy so it was time to pack it up. 

I also increased my calories from 800-950cals, so I'm wondering if that's what is helping with the dizziness. In the grand scheme, I know it's a low amount of calories for anyone, but it's like I almost feel guilty for eating "so much". I'm only 5 weeks out as of tomorrow, and I've seen people posting 600-800cal/day at 5weeks. I'm 6'0 and I'm wondering if that may have anything to do with it. I don't want to undereat if that could be what is making me so tired and dizzy, but I also have this fear that it's a slippery slope and before I know it I'll be back to overeating. Of course, I'm doing all that I can to prevent that, but this is something I feel I'm gonna worry about until I learn to trust my sleeve more.

Happy Monday all! Well, I hit my step PR today during my walk - 4k steps. It's not much, but it's progress so I'll take it. And I wasn't dizzy after I got home. I wish I could have stayed out longer since it's so beautiful out, but I started feeling a bit woozy so it was time to pack it up. 

I also increased my calories from 800-950cals, so I'm wondering if that's what is helping with the dizziness. In the grand scheme, I know it's a low amount of calories for anyone, but it's like I almost feel guilty for eating "so much". I'm only 5 weeks out as of tomorrow, and I've seen people posting 600-800cal/day at 5weeks. I'm 6'0 and I'm wondering if that may have anything to do with it. I don't want to undereat if that could be what is making me so tired and dizzy, but I also have this fear that it's a slippery slope and before I know it I'll be back to overeating. Of course, I'm doing all that I can to prevent that, but this is something I feel I'm gonna worry about until I learn to trust my sleeve more.

I was naive, thinking I can build my muscle as fast as my weight is going. Maybe if I was doing it all the time, but no...I'm turning in to jelly!!!! Lol. 

Happy Thursday! Nothing much to update on, I'm just writing to keep up the habit. I've been plugging away at food/protein/water goals. Going grocery shopping tomorrow, so next week I'll be (slowly) introducing new foods to my sleeve. I still feel a good amount of fatigue which currently is my biggest frustration. There are people who reported feeling their energy come back by now, and while I have had a steady increase, I still get fatigued pretty quickly. Fingers crossed that I'll turn a corner soon!

Got approval for surgery! I'm scheduled for the gastric sleeve on August 9th! I'm excited and nervous but so excited and ready for the future for once in my life!

Happy Friday!! I bought a case of isopure protein water in the punch flavor and am not crazy about it. I liked the blue raspberry, but wanted to change the flavor up. Hopefully I'll get used to it, but I guess I'm gonna have to power through 12 bottles of this stuff. Ahh.. the things you do for protein...

3 weeks post op tomorrow... yay!! Woke up dizzy this morning and I'm really not sure why. Been doing great with meeting and exceeding my water goals, but it could be the heat. 95 degrees outside as of right now 

Still surprised that plain water is making my queasy. I really wish I didn't have to depend on flavorers to drink my water, but minor complaint overall. Made my queasiness worse when I drank some plain water and took my vitamins without any food. That, I learned, is a no-no for my sleeve. We're still getting to know each other...

Did anyone have their endoscopic sleeve surgery paid by their insurance?  What CPT code did they use to bill it?  Still too expensive for me without insurance coverage.

Had my sleeve on 5/15. I was probably a size smaller a week ago but didn't bother to check. I bought one size smaller in workout pants and decided to put them on. Happy to say, they slid on well. 😊 

Is any scared they won't have as much success as others? Or are you scared of failing? Do we all have that feeling? Also, I know two people who body had complications after surgery but it wasn't the surgery just their bodies had been overweight so long it caused complications. I was afraid of that happening but thank God it didn't.

I have not weighed myself in like a week. Gunna do it tonight. wonder if any new episodes of my 600 pd life are on tonight? 

Just wanted to say, hi! I had my surgery on May 23rd of this year too.  It has been somewhat challenging with meeting my protein and fluid goals.  I am hoping to advance my diet so that I am not so winded at the end of the day.  I am able to walk around the grocery store and 1/2 block but that's about it.  The decision to start this journey in my life has been an interesting one.  I think I need to find a dedicated support group because my emotions have been all over the place. Has anyone else experienced their mood being up one minute and down the next?

Just wanted to say, hi! I had my surgery on May 23rd of this year too.  It has been somewhat challenging with meeting my protein and fluid goals.  I am hoping to advance my diet so that I am not so winded at the end of the day.  I am able to walk around the grocery store and 1/2 block but that's about it.  The decision to start this journey in my life has been an interesting one.  I think I need to find a dedicated support group because my emotions have been all over the place. Has anyone else experienced their mood being up one minute and down the next?

Had to stop watching the 2nd Season of Skin Tight. I feel bad about my loose skin, but nothing like these dramatic mofos. Geez. I hope they are just faking it for the cameras, No one should dislike themselves that much. Goodness. This show is so  depressing and they always are built like a box of bandaids afterward, not a curve in sight.