Okay, well I'm off for surgery with Dr. Sanchez on Monday at 7:15A. I can tell that I'm really nervous..so much it's caused Aunt flow to run late this month-sigh! I believe I'm starting my journey at 265lbs, but I don't have a scale at home to confirm..I thinks now's the time to get one. A little about my background....I'm 28, no kids, not married-have a very supportive boyfriend that I live with, have two dogs (Italian Mastiff and a Pitbull), 5 horses (one I show-showjumping), and have been heavy all my life. I've always been very active in sports and have never been hindered by my weight until these past couple of years. Reason being, in Sept of 2004, I had major spinal surgery that included: bone graphs to reconstruct my spine, fusion to keep it from slipping, and bolts to hold it all in place. From there, my weight has just sky rocketed (went into surgery at 220lbs) and I can now see and feel the added pressure/weight. Long story short, I ready to reclaim my life and get back in the saddle..literally! So, that leads me to now and Monday...I start my new walk into a new me! Funny thing is, I don't care what the doctor's say about my ideal weight...I know that I only want to be at 175-180lbs...I love my thick body and don't want to go any lower!
I'll have to post pictures soon.....just as soon as I learn how! =)
Well, it's been a good minute since I've last updated my journal...what a two weeks! I have to say there's been some good and bad, I'll start from the beginning..
1. I found out that I was pregnant a week ago...I know, how is that going to work with my band??? That's the million dollar question! I just went to the Dr. this morning and I'm estimated to be about 10 weeks, won't know the exact time until my ultrasound on Monday.
2. I don't think I've done any damage, but I couldn't stomach anymore broth, jello, pudding, etc. So, I've already started eating solids, just very carefully. I've learned to listen to my body and feel when my food passes through the band. I have to say, I haven't eaten anything terrible..I just started out early since I obviously was pregnant and hungry! lol. For example, this afternoon I had lunch with my boyfriend (aka: baby daddy, lol) and I had a very small ceasar salad with half a slab of smoked salmon. Last night, I made tacos but I only ate meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoe, etc...no shell. My friends yell at me all the time for eating too soon, but they don't want to see me get angry and let my hormones kick in! lol.
3. After surgery, I decided to let my body heal before working out..now that I know I'm pregnant..the tiredness is kicking in and I'm having an extremely hard time hitting the gym and/or pool! Dayum!
4. IN TWO WEEKS, and as of today at the Dr.'s office..I'VE LOST 23LBS! I'M SOO HAPPY considering I haven't seen the inside of my gym yet! lol.
My scars are very minimal right now, thank goodness. I was kinda worried since the Dr. didn't use any surgical tape. I'll have to attach pictures when I get home.
The pictures that I did attach are one from today (on the left) and one from a week ago (on the right).
Well, I was banded in August (3rd to be exact), and it's now 7 months later and I'm down 40 pounds to 225#. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to now have my life back! A couple of things have happened to me since banding...my horse died (Feb 3rd), my aunt died (march 14th), and i bought a new horse (march 15th). The band has helped me in MANY ways, the most important was to get back into the saddle and showing again...I have a horse show this weekend in Tacoma, WA! I feel great; however, there are some frustrating parts...since loosing 40#, I haven't had the want to get a fill...but, I'm finding that I'm throwing up daily, no matter how little or much I eat. I know that my band hasn't slipped, I feel no discomfort but I'm wondering if it adjusted to a smaller size since I've lost a good amount of weight....
Here are some pictures of me now......
