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Just A Waiting Game...

Well hello there blogs! It's been a while. Anywho, final appointment went well, packet submitted, got denied for some dumb stuff, then approved. I figured short and sweet was the way to go with that. I'm kind of glad the blogs have been down as I havent had much nice to say lately. Surgery scheduled for Nov 20th, a mere 11 days away and I start pre op diet next Tuesday. Let me tell you, looking forward to that (HA! yeah right). But it will be ok. Somehow I talked my boss into giving me 2 weeks off, how? I haven't quite figured that out yet, guess he was in a good mood that day. Obviously nervous about the procedure as a whole, but it seems as though most are doing or have done alright with it, I just hate hospitals.
easye256

easye256

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Inspiredsmile's Blog
 

Bought New Jeans, Size 14W!

I have been wearing my stretch jeans from pre surgery and getting away with it, until this week. I went to wear them to work on casual day and they looked so baggy that I just couldn't wear them out in public. So as much as I was trying to hold off buying new jeans until I loss more weight I decided the time had come. I first tried on a 16W in the womens department thinking they might be snug but that i will fit them soon enough. But to my surprise they were baggy in the butt! So I tried on a pair of 14W jeans and they fit perfect. It mentally made my day. I couldn't wait to tell my husband! I'm just saying after years of shopping and not even finding a pair of jeans to be able to try on, and now having options it's s good feeling.
Inspiredsmile

Inspiredsmile

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Blog 30947
 

4 Years 5 Months Post-Op Banding

Hey Guys,   I'm well overdue for an entry into my blog. My original weight was about 325 lbs and I've lost over 100 lbs with the lap band. I'm definitely up a few pounds since my last post. I weigh about 206. I had been maintaing about 195 for a year or so. But I've recently gone back to a sedentary job (5 months ago) so I've put on about 10lbs. Since my job is pretty boring, I eat my way through the day. There are snacks...bad snacks at every turn. I guess sweets and cakes keep people motivated in these environments. I'm also in a new relationship, which some say may cause you to gain weight. I cook alot more foods that taste good but may not be very low fat. I'm not exercising much either which doesn't help. I have gone to see a nutritionist who gave me some tips, however, I still gained a couple of pounds after seeing her, so i sort of stopped her recommendations, which included protein bars and shakes. I think I was eating even more food and I was still pretty hungry. So I'm back to eating when I'm hungry and eating what I want :-/ . I do try to get some healthy foods in, like salads and vegetables and I definitely try to prepare as many meals as I can at home.   I recently went back to my GI (gastroenterologist) to get a partial unfill. I had my band tighetened pretty tight about 2 years ago. Then I was laid off from my job, which meant I had no insurance to go back for any adjustments. I really was too tight and I would wake up at night coughing up food, which was pretty scary. I was a little torn about getting an unfill because ofcourse I didn't want to chance gaining any weight back, but after many months of uncomfortable nights, sleeping sitting up waiting for my food to digest or choking in my sleep on food, I dediced to get an unfill. My GI took out about .4cc's he told me. He wouldn't tell me how much was left in the band....I suppose he didn't want me to focus on that. I've felt better ever since. I haven't had any bouts of coughing or choking at night.   I really need to get an exercise regimen on board now. That is really my focus. I was never one for traditional exercise though. I lost weight mainly through going out dancing, but since I'm involved in a relationship,I don't feel it's the best thing to do now. I may join some dance exercise classes if I can find anything I'm interested in. I would really like to do a belly dancing class.   I have visited another plastic surgeon to look at a tummy tuck, butt and breast augmentation. The cost was somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 thousand dollars. So I'm putting that on the back burner for now. I may have to have one procedure then go back for another later, but it's seems safer and more economical to do two at once. It's really important to my self-image to get these things done, because I have a lot of lose and saggy skin that I feel could be improved. Anyway, that's my update for now. I wish I could post pictures, but I will make sure I do so next time. I'm satisfied with my band experience so far. It has helped me to maintain a significant weight loss over the last 4 1/2 years and I don't forsee any significant weight gain. I am pain free and pretty happy about my decision. I wish everyone well in their weight loss journey!   W8tygirl AKA Kia
W8TYGIRL

W8TYGIRL

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Fibro Diva's Bariatric Blog
 

Fda Fibromyalgia Public Meeting On Patient-Focused Drug Development

The Food and Drug Administration [FDA] is presenting an opportunity for our voices to be heard.   On December 10, 2013, FDA is conducting a public meeting on Fibromyalgia Patient-Focused Drug Development. FDA is interested in obtaining patient input on the impact of fibromyalgia on daily life (topic 1) and currently available therapies to treat the condition (topic 2). The questions for discussion on these topics are located at the bottom of this page.   For each of these topics, a panel of patients and patient representatives/advocates will present comments to begin the dialogue and will be followed by a facilitated discussion inviting comments from other patients and patient representatives. If you are interested in providing comments as part of the initial panel discussion, indicate so during the registration process. Participants for the panel discussions will be confirmed prior to the meeting.   There will also be an opportunity for patients, patient representatives and others to provide comments on issues other than topics 1 and 2 during an Open Public Comment session. Sign up for Open Public Comment will take place the day of the meeting.   Don't worry if you cannot physically attend the meeting in Maryland, you can attend via webcast also.   click here for more information.
FibroDiva

FibroDiva

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Fibro Diva's Bariatric Blog
 

The New Wls Site

I am glad to see the new site is up and running. For a moment I was having withdrawal thinking I would not be able to see inspirational posts from the groups I enjoy, Where are the Over 50s, African American Sleevers, Chicago Sleevers and of course Fibromyalgia/chronic pain Sleevers.
FibroDiva

FibroDiva

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
 

Quick FAQs - How Soon Can I Have Sex After Surgery?

I gotta tell ya that post-op, I didn't even think about having sex for at least the 1st hour! :-P But seriously, I was in so much pain for the 1st 8 or 9 days that all I ever thought about was, "When will this stop hurting?!!!!!!!"

But others had a much easier post-op recovery than I did, but it still surprised me how often this question is asked in both the men's and women's private forums. And as always, go with your doctor's instructions 1st - if he told you. If he didn't or you can't wait, just be careful and don't doing anything too acrobatic that might stretch your staples or stitches.

Keep Pimpin' that Sleeve!
joatsaint

joatsaint

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Dear Diary
 

Been Awhile

Hello my darling Diary.. I am sorry I have neglected you. Work is out of control and I barely have time to breathe. Going online at home is not an option. This is the one area I don't need anyone in my life knowing about. Too stressed to even think today. But glad I was able to drop the 3 lbs I had gained a couple of weeks ago (damn you tasty alcohol beverages!).   Spoke with a temp agency this AM seeking new work. They have several temp to hires...that's all I'll accept. Touching base with them Monday to see what they've come up with for me.   sorry, too tired to focus. Will do full update monday.   toodles.
PrettyLilButterfly

PrettyLilButterfly

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kyrasma's Blog
 

The Friday Before

So it is now 1:40 pm on Friday Oct. 4th. I am waiting on the edge of my seat for the final answer from Cigna. I have been on my pre-op diet since Monday and scheduled for my Sleeve on Monday Oct.7th first thing in the morning.   I am feeling a little anxious right now, I feel like I can't fully commit to anything right now. Don't want to say surgery Monday and then it doesn't happen but do not want to be so negative by thinking it's not going to happen...UGH!!!
kyrasma

kyrasma

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SillyAuntDi's Ramblings
 

psst....I've got a secret

Come closer, I want to tell you something. It's kinda cool...but I don't want to jinx it either.   I've lost almost 30lbs since my pre-op appt. on September 4. That's way cool...and very exciting!   I don't want to tell just anybody, so it's just between you and me right now, OK?   Thanks
SillyAuntDi

SillyAuntDi

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ptipton's Blog
 

Think it is going to happen

My visit with the doctor went well. I had a whole bunch of blood work done. We decided that the rny would be the best procedure for me and discussed their history with Medicare. After talking with him I feel fairly sure Medicare will pay but there are some hoops to jump through. One is I have to have a dietary consult. I was going to do it close to home but decided to go ahead and set up an appointment with their dietician as she would have a better idea of what is needed to meet Medicare's demands. Doctor also wants my cpap settings and/or a copy of the bill where I bought the machine. That one is a little harder as that was two moves and six years ago. But I finally remembered who I bought it from. I called them and they confirmed it and told me the settings. However, to be on the safe side I have gone to a local home health care facility and asked them to request my sleep study, etc (all the stuff Medicare needs) so that I could use Medicare for my supplies going forward. Also when the hone health care facility gets the info they will furnish it to the bariatric clinic. I have the dietary consult the 15th of Oct.   So it appears this is really going to happen. I've created a new daily plan to start tomorrow. I've already started limiting my caffeine (that's a hard one) but Tylenol helps. I plan on getting up earlier and doing a half hour of exercise with the rubber bands before I get ready for work. Then I'm doing six small meals during the day following post bariatric guidelines. I'm also cleaning out the kitchen and take the things I shouldn't be eating do the food bank or to the garbage. And I'm going to go check out the Y tomorrow. Our local Y has a first Saturday of the month free program. It will give me a chance to see what all they've got. They have a free seniors walking pass and I want to see what kind of walking track they have.   Now I need to start seeing Dr. Harden on a monthly basis. We have a lot to talk about in addition to getting through the weight loss.
ptipton

ptipton

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery - An Unexpected Journey
 

Quick FAQs Weight Loss Surgery - To Tell or Not To Tell

The most controversial question I see on the weight loss surgery forums is, "Should I tell anyone that I'm having weight loss surgery?" And the answer is really up to you. It really depends on if you have a good group of friends and family that support your decisions or are you going to be the target of office gossip? Just remember, you can always tell someone about your WLS, you can't untell them.
joatsaint

joatsaint

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Jim1967's Blog
 

Latest Follow Up Appointment

This morning I had my first follow up appointment in 6 months. I had been struggling the last week or so deciding on whether or not to get a fill. I got some good advice and some suggestions and after talking with the PA today we decided there is no need for one right now. I am eating 3 meals a day with no snacking or cravings. I am going anywhere from 3 to 5 hours without getting hungry and I have found for me I tend to get hungry sooner after having the shake but with real actual food I can go 5 or 6 hours.   At the end of the day I do believe I was factoring my fill needs on 1. Getting hungry at times sooner than what I was months ago. 2. Scale is not where I wanted it to be.   So....# 1 is OK as I have narrowed it down to why I get hungry sooner and I can adjust.   #2 is definitely not a good reason for a fill. Getting a fill certainly has nothing to do with the scale and getting a fill will not help the scale move any faster. Thank you to Missy for reaffirming that for me. I mean I knew in the back of my mind it was not a valid reason for fill but hearing it from someone else just made more sense.   I also found this morning that my last fill was not in April it was actually back in January when I got .5cc. I had it written down in a notebook but hadn't actually looked it in a while.   Lastly, my PA is going to work on getting insurance approval for a new sleep study. 240lbs later it is obvious an adjustment is need on my CPAP.   Other then that I am living the dream and enjoying life. Happy 5th Anniversary to my beautiful wife Kelli (Kelli1016).   If you read this then I wish you a happy Friday and I hope you're doing well and rocking your band or preop diet!!
Jim1967

Jim1967

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VSKitty's Blog
 

Let the games begin!

So, my journey begins! I've struggled with the decision, weighed all of my options and am moving forward with the vertical sleeve. Only one of my closest friends is uncomfortable with my decision, although supports my choice in the end. I understand where she is coming from, love and accept yourself no matter your size. The trouble is, that I can't love my LIFE at my size. I can love myself enough if I am content to sit around and watch life go by, but for me personally, I want to love myself in the form that I was meant to be. I want to love myself enough to want to be healthy and whole and loving life. Most importantly, I want to be a participant in life and not just a spectator. So, my journey begins! I've attended the information session and am scheduled for the physician's assistant exam, meeting with the dietician and for my psych eval. I am wildly excited and moderately scared. Of course I think of the complications, I'd be a fool not to, but I don't dwell on them. I can only do exactly as I'm instructed, to the letter and then it's in the surgeon and God's hands. So...the countdown begins and I am ready to jump in!
VSKitty

VSKitty

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BrownDoesAll's Blog
 

Still Going

My Thursday fast day was fine. Fast days are still easy. Start the day with hot chocolate protein drink, then green tea when I feel hungry. then around noon or 1PM I have a no cal salad.. just the greens and a small amount of dressing. That fills me up and I'm good to go until diner. I'm pretty busy at work so I typically don't think about food. Then when I get home I'm good with diner, I cook for the family. Last night was delicious salmon, easy to cook, no fuss.. along with noodles for the hubby and green beans . Easy . I had my fill of salmon. Watched Scandal..one of my favorite TV shows!!.. drank some Diet Green tea.. Should have been the end of it.. BUT NO WAY!!.. for some reason the brain said.. gotta have something else.. What else can you eat.?? What else can you eat?? Good planning for me.. I don't keep a lot of junk foods in the house. What little does come in.. my family has learned to hide from me.. which is great. outta sight , outta mind. But those darn Power Crunch bars are always there.. The are protein 12g, 10 carbs, but 200 calories. Not good to add on my low cal fasting days. But they are CHOCOLATE.. one of my weaknesses. So my brain says.. Okay.. you've been so good, have half and save the rest for later. I do that.. I get the taste in my mouth of the chocolate.. and Its all over.. Half becomes the whole thing. (brain.. you've been good.. this wont be bad). The whole then becomes a small bag of cheese gold fish. Salty always follows sweet. Then sweet must follow salty and a perfectly good day becomes a fail!!.. Then I am frustrated and angry with myself. The good news is.. God gives us a new day.. A day to start over and try to get it right. I am trying.. God knows I'm trying. Just gotta keep working on the evening brain thing. I'm going to try to join the 5:2 group. Those ladies post daily. check in with each other..Maybe that will help me, trying to be accountable to someone. When I get the urge to snack at night, i'll try to post. Just say no Brown!! Just say no!!..
BrownDoesAll

BrownDoesAll

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Roo101769's Blog
 

She knows

My daughter Rowen is a very bright and perceptive four (almost five!) year old girl. Maybe it's because I am an "older" mother, or maybe because it is just the two of us, but she seems different than others her age. I mean that in a good way too. First of all she started early on talking in clear and concise sentences. Wasn't much baby talk or anything, her vocabulary picked up quickly. And her pronunciation has always been spot on. So a lot of people have a hard time believing she is only four. Yes, she does have a lot of traits typical of her age, but other things about her are more advanced. She notices things quickly, she gets that from me. She is very aware of her surroundings and what is happening at all times. Which sort of leads me to my blog topic....She knows. I told her up front and plainly I was having surgery to "lose weight and get healthy". I know everyone has opinions on how to handle telling their children, especially young ones. I chose to be honest. Rowen has had to deal with me being hospitalized for blood clots on a couple occassions now and it was scary to her. Mostly because each time was sudden andd unplanned. One day mommy is there, then she is in a hospital with things hooked up to her. So I wanted her to feel confident I was going to be ok this time, that I am planning this trip to the hospital. But in my confidence I am also being realistic and mature. I have drawn up a will and a living will. I know this is major surgery. I know I have a history of blood clots doing bad things to me. While every precaution in the world has been taken to ensure my safety, I know sometimes things just happen. So I am being an adult and dealing with every possibility. I am afraid my daughter has heard things though that are scaring her. I'm not sure. I know she has overheard me explaining the will/ living will to a couple people. I don't think she is old enough to grasp it. But I do know she has become super clingy of late. My child has never been the whiney momma's girl type. While we have always had a close bond, she has always been an independant girl. I have encourged it because I know it will help her succeed in life, make her a confident and outgoing person. But lately she is clinging. Suddenly she doesn't want me to leave her at the sitter's in the morning. (And this woman is like family, she has been with her since she was 6 weeks old!) In the evening Rowen wants to be on me every moment. She gets upset that I have to cook dinner, she just wants me to sit down so she can get on my lap. And she has been refusing to sleep in her bed. Again, never has been a problem. She isn't scared of her room, she just wants to be by me. I am afraid she is afraid. I don't know much of what to do. I reassure I will be ok. I talk of all the fun things we will do when I am "skinny" and able to. I think she is afraid I am going away. She has only known me as I am, obese. I am what is her normal. She has even told me I am fine and she doesn't want me to change. Even though she gets that I am much bigger than others, and that my weight makes me hurt and have problems, this has always been me. I even think her sudden desire to eat junk and snack all the time is her way of trying to emulate me, to be like me. ( which I actually don't do, but she knows eating like that will make her gain weight eventually) All I know to do right now is to show her I am here. I just love her and keep going. At this point, when it is so close, I think I just need to get through it. What better way to reassure that I am still mommy than to show her? Have the surgery, make the changes, and show her I love her all the same. I know that I will be able to be a much better mommy physically once the weight is gone. I just think right now a certain four year old is realizing "this" mommy (the obese one) has to go away, and part of her will really mourn the loss...
Roo101769

Roo101769

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CarryOn7's Blog
 

Week 3 Post-Op

It's been a long week, my head is making me crazy with cravings of things. I think it has something to do with the body's hormones & it's adjusting to the lack of calories it's use to. my emotions have been all over the place, I have felt faint, weak & shaky. I am guessing it'a the body fat's fight to stay. I am hoping it comes to an end soon.   On a different note, I got my fitbit. I love it. it's not fully what I was hoping it would be, but it's better than some of the other things, a couple of the people that got their sleeves around the same time we are all friends with it, I think as I get more active it will become a lot better. it's nice where it sync's up with your smartphone & my fitness pal, for the diet tracking aspect. the main reason I got it was so I could wear it in the pool at the gym. Go figure the day I get it the pool at the gym goes out & won't be back up till next week. Oh well, I have been walking up a storm, daily goal is 10,000 steps. pretty much on your feet when your not working. I guess that's the key though.   Funny food things, I realized tonight that my go to, "safe" Sleeve friendly staple food is, oddly enough, Bean's:- black, red, navy, garbanzo basically any canned beans, just not Green I've had all kinds of things, hummus, refried, soup's, chili, (fake) backed beans, & (fake) BBQ. everyday this week, I've had beans for 1-2 meals. oddly I would maybe eat beans once a week, to once every other week. The plus side is not eating very much they don't have the side effect they use to. I guess Beans are my new eggs... eggs make me sick. I have tried 3 different ways. YUCK, I use to love eggs, had them almost daily. now. they almost make me puke. I'll give it a month & try them again.   Oh well, life goes on & things will work them self out, the sleeve is a huge learning curve. good luck to everyone with it.
CarryOn7

CarryOn7

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Maddy1's Start Over
 

Starting Over

So things have been going pretty well. I am getting one or two 30 min walks in every day and sticking to the diet. I was down to 229 lbs. this morning, the first time I have been under 230 for months. I was feeling very positive. I headed for Walmart for a few groceries. As I was entering the store, sitting on a bench in the entry area was a 30 something woman who appeared to be having trouble breathing. She was extremely obese, likely over 450 lbs (I can reasonable make that guess because I had an aunt who weighed that much and was about the same size). As a nurse, I was concerned for her and I asked her if she was ok. Through her difficult breaths, she indicated she would be ok and she said "I'm waiting for an electric cart. I just walked in from my car." I was stunned and felt a fear I hadn't experienced before....I could be experiencing those same symptoms if I don't take care of myself. Funny how I don't think I was ever afraid of being overweight before. It didn't interfere much with the things I do, but did I only do the things I was able to do, not everything I could do? That is a thought I am going to give much attention to as I go through this journey.
Maddy1

Maddy1

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LadyDiva618's Blog
 

This is why I shouldn't do something out of anger.

Happy Thursday everyone! Today is a good day because there is a Cardinal Game and Blues Game tonight I am so happy!   Anyway I have a funny story I like to share with everyone.   Today I received a phone call for a job interview. I was too excited because it was more money. After I got off the phone I review my application so I can see which job I applied for and to review the job announcement. I was halfway down the page and this is when I noticed that this position was bilingual! I am not bilingual and I failed at Rosetta Stone.   Immediately I called the person back and explained what happened. We both started laughing and he thanked me for being honest. I mean can you guys imagine how my interview could have been like? I am so glad I researched everything before my interview.   Looking back I remember I applied for this position back in August around the time my coworker/friend house caught on fire and how I go thrown under the bus. I was so upset then that turned into anger that I started applying for any position. I was so unhappy back then but now I am better   This is why I shouldn’t do anything out of anger. It’s a good thing I have a good sense of humor because I am still laughing about it. I hope I gave you guys a good laugh   Thanks for Reading.
LadyDiva618

LadyDiva618

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Just keep swimming
 

My Top Ten List for my first 7 days sleeved

In my first 7 days being sleeved, the top 10 things I have learned :   1) In the world of competitive sleeping, I am a Gold Medalist. I can (& do) nap anytime, anywhere. 2) I am hanging up my stethoscope. My new fulltime job is to "sip, sip, sip". Staying hydrated is hard work. 3) The sounds coming from my new stomach are not lady like. 4) I am no longer a bashful burper. 5) Daytime TV sucks. 6) Not every belly twinge is a potential leak. I am a nurse, so I always look at the worst case health scenarios first. Hard habit to break. 7) Isopure gags me, but is tolerable if made into SF jello. 8) Old Navy makes super comfy yoga pants, even if I never assume a "Lotus" pose. 9) Clear liquid diets are doable for a few days. My favorite flavor is blue.   and last, but definitely not least, as a wise forum member once advised me:   10) Never trust a shart!
JanetPRN

JanetPRN

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SillyAuntDi's Ramblings
 

I had to laugh...it's all I can do sometimes.

So, let me start with this. I love where I work. It's fantastic. My company is regularly voted as one of the top places to work in the US according to Forbes Magazine. In fact, we were ranked #1 a couple of years ago...twice. Perks here are outstanding: Free onsite healthcare, free gym access with a great cardio/weight room and a pool. You can take yoga and pilates classes on site. We have a hair salon on site (it's not free, but extremely convenient). There are 4 full service cafes on site, including one in the basement of my building. I can go downstairs and get a salad (when I'm back at that stage), a hot meal, deli sandwich or a hot sandwich. Some days we get fresh sushi. We have nice breakrooms on each floor that have various snacks and drinks. My employer is generous with time off and has been great to work with during my recovery period. My HR person even called to make sure I was back at work and doing OK after my scheduled time off.   It's a great place to work. Most importantly, though I love my job. I don't take any of it forgranted either. It's special.   I've been working here almost 15 years now. And, there is one thing that still makes me laugh. One of the "treats" we have in each break room is a weekly supply of M&Ms. Peanut and plain. There is a great person who comes weekly to refill the candy jars. It's like Pavlov's Dogs...we hear the M&Ms hit the jar and people start making their way to the breakroom.   Yesterday I was in the breakroom heating up my mushy lunch and the candy lady was there filling up the jars. The first bag poured in and I said "OH, we know that noise. Watch how quickly people show up." She barely finished pouring the second bag and three people came in to dig out what they wanted. They all looked at me with my little lunch. I didn't even flinch. I'm just glad I'm not one of those people anymore   I walked back to my desk and chuckled. And I savored my ability to break that habit and stick with it.   Now, I just need to get back to the pool. I miss it. But, I can't go until I've seen the surgeon and he's OK with it. I see him on October 16. Fingers crossed!
SillyAuntDi

SillyAuntDi

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SkinnySizeMe
 

8 weeks Post-op Progress (Pictures in dresses were all pre-op) Pics in white tank is me at 7 weeks post-op

As of today I am 8 weeks post-op. I have exceeded my goal of reaching my pre-pregnancy weight by christmas. I broke out all of my pre-pregnancy clothes and they all fit perfectly. Soo excited, and so glad I didnt give up on myself and throw them out..accepting myself at 233lbs. As of this passed Monday I now weigh 186lbs. I was sleeved August 8th, 2013. Weighing 216 thanks to a 14 lb weight loss on pre-op diet. (230) I was an old mlae aquaintance at the gym yesterday. My first thought was oh I hope he doesnt see me. I have tried to avoid seeing people that I havent seen since gaining weight from my pregnancy (50lbs) But it dawned on my, I am the same weight now as when I made my grand entrance into a friends wedding wearing a sexy black dress and turned a few heads (including his) I kept on walking kind of in awe at how far I have come in such a short time, and also realizing, that my mind has yet to catch up wih my new body. I am still 230 lbs in my head. But Let me tell you I feel great! I still have a long way to go, But as of today I cant wait for what the future brings. I reread my past blog entries from a few months ago and I was nearly in tears. This is truely the best decision I have ever made for myself. I have had NO issues with food what so ever. I can pretty much eat anything on my approved foods list. I did stall for over 2 weeks once I hot 191lbs. Then I had my AF and afterwards 5 lbs magically. During AF I had an overwhelming urge to graze during the day. I had me very worried that my appetite had increased and I was failing. But after the 5 lb weight loss I realized it was just that TOM. I do have to watch the grazing as i have 2 kids and its very easy to pick at their leftovers, and just snacking in general. I also find that after a meal I dont stay that full for long.. Not hungry but not FULL. I started back at the gym 5 days a week. Only 20 minutes on treadmill and 20 minutes or so of weight training. I found that I was hungrier after doing so much so I decreased my gym to 3 days a week but still try to get in a walk every day. I went to the mall the other day and didnt feel weird walking in regular size stores. I hated the clothes however because they all seem like oversized shirts. Hello,, wheres the tight tuck me in at the waist clothes. So at least I wasnt tempted to spend money.. lol My hubby and I booked an all inclusive getaway without the kids for my birthday February 23rd, 2014. I hope by then I will be at or near my personal goal of 145-150lbs. When we went away on our honeymoon I was 170lbs and felt great. I can only imagine being 145lbs. My next goal for myself is 170lbs which is my wedding weight and will try on my wedding dress! If I can meet this goal by Christmas/New years I will be thrilled. FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE I HAVE FINALLY FOLLOWED THROUGH ON MY NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO LOSE WEIGHT!!!
supermom223

supermom223

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