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Steady Workout, Steady Losing!

I am so proud that I am continuing to workout and that's why the pounds are constantly coming off. I don't even worry about food anymore!!!! I want a fill, but I don't think I need it right now. 8 pounds to go to meet my March goal of 15 pounds!!!!     Be Blessed!     Coming Soon... Diva Style Cosmetic Consultants, Inc.

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Starting Pre-Opt Diet Today!

Hello Everyone,   Today I will start the pre-opt diet! So I am on my way to the Vitamin Shoppe, I will get the zero carb Isopure (chocolate), multivitamin and a shaker. I will get my chicken broth, boullion, sugarfree popsicles and jello today too. I can't believe I am this excited consider my feeling before. I feel good about what is getting ready to happen to me. My pre-opt appointment is on 1/5...then I will meet Dr. Madan. I met Dr. Tyshanksi(?) twice he was nice also, but Dr. Madan will do the procedure. Well until next time...I'm on my way to the store.   Be Blessed, :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Sheila

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

So Long 20 Pounds!!!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Wow!!! WOW!! I have lost a total of 20 POUNDS!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   Talk about EXCITED! I'M SO EXCITED AND JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!! I'M ABOUT TO LOSE CONTROL AND I THINK I LIKE IT!!! OH YEAAHHHH!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   BE BLESSED!!1

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Size 12!!!

I'm now in a size 12!! I don't think I've ever bought a size 12 since junior high school, but on last Friday I went to New York and Company and tried on and get this...." A SIZE 12 WHITE PANTS SUIT"! I remember when I wouldn't dare buy white pants! So, to my surprise it fit!! Then, I went to JCPenney and bought another size 12, I have to get new clothes, because all my other clothes are TOO BIG! Well, I feel really good about my new size. Although, the band plays a huge role in my weight loss, but I'm playing a much bigger role by exercising and watching what I eat. I'm the boss, the band is my assistant! Be Blessed!     Menu from 4/30-5/3 1 can of soup a day Half cup of 2% Milk Quaker 90 calorie snack Cup of Quaker sweet snack mix Grapes

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Shopping List Complete!

Today I bought more New Whey 42 gram protein shots (whole box), Whey vanilla protein powder, Hibiclen, liquid Tylenol, large adhesive pads, slippers, robe, more chicken broth, "Better Than Bouillon", timer, large Ziploc bags and more POPSICLES!! Already have chewable vitamins, chewable Gas-X, and chewable calcium, I didn't get the BBQ tongs...   **Pre-Opt Diet Update**   Breakfast (1pm) One New Whey 42 gram protein shot w/ 1/2 cup of skim milk blended w/ ice and sugar free popsicles (3).   That's it so far...   For Dinner: I will have One New Whey 42 gram protein shot w/ 1/2 cup of skim milk blended w/ ice and sugar free popsicles. Caldo de pollo con limon y chile, I will make enough to freeze for next week.   Be Blessed!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Second Day On Liquids

On yesterday I started the liquid phase again. I had the following:   37 Grams of Protein w/ Flaxseed Multi-Vitamin Calcium Water   And today I had:   36 Grams of Protein Multi-vitamin Calcium Water

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Review

I called UHC just to check the status of my claim and I was told that it is being reviewed and I should have an anwser this week. I hope so, because I am ready to get going!! I have started on Adipex and I feel a lot better! I am eating very little a day (a little over 600 calories a day). Thank God...just wanted to give you an update.   Sheila   Be BLESSED!:girl_hug:

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Protein Drink

I went to The Vitamin Shoppe and they were out of the zero carb Isopure chocolate, vanilla and strawberry! So I got a box of New Whey 42grams of protein 3.1oz tubes. My nutritionist told me about them and since I am suppose to have 80 grams of protein a day these will be perfect! They are very convenient and no mixing, but I do want the zero carb Isopure.

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Pre-Opt Phase (again)

Hi Everyone,   I have to get this weightloss thing going again. So I've decided to do the pre-opt diet. Even though I go for my 3rd fill on 7/31 (who knows what will happen). I haven't had a fill since August 1, 2007. So I must say that I've done pretty good!   Okay today is my 1st day of liquids:   SF Jello Better Than Boullion broth Protein Shake   Be blessed!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Pre-Opt Diet Menu Before Surgery

Breakfast: Nothing   Lunch: Chicken broth cooked with Better Than Bouillon, water, apple juice diluted w/ water.   Dinner: Chicken broth cooked with Better Than Bouillon. Popsicles, popsicles!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Pre-Opt Diet is harder than expected!

Okay yesterday I was suppose to start the pre-opt diet, but messed up. So today is going really well, but I am wanting to eat! So this morning I had one New Whey protein shot (42grams) on ice. Lunch: I had one New Whey protein shot (42grams) blended with about one cup of skim milk and ice. I also had a can of cream of broccoli soup w/ a half of cup of skim milk instead of using water. Honestly I am not hungry...I guess since I can't have what I want it's driving me crazy. Tonight I will have one Ramen noodle package (only seasoning) and mix it with one can of beef broth. I have already thrown the noodles away. I hope I can make it to 1/11. I guess it all depends on the doctor...one doctor say no pre-opt diet required and another say two week pre-opt is required! Oh well I will do my best to follow this stuff.   Be BLESSED, Sheila

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Pre-Opt Diet

Breakfast: Nothing   Lunch: Nothing   Dinner: 2 cans of chicken broth w/ Better Than Bouillon.

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Post Opt Day 9

Well I seem to have this protein drinking down. It seems like I can drink about a cup with some restriction. I also have about a half of cup of some kind of soup/broth. I eat a few popsicles now, before it was a lot. I'm not having that much of an appetite...if protein wasn't important I doubt if I would drink anything. I'm just not in the mood for anything except what I can't have. Anyway, I will start the puree stage on the 25th! Woohoo!!   Be BLESSED!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Post Opt Day 6

Hello everyone,   I am on day seven since surgery and it's going well. I can not seem to drink more than about 42 or so grams of protein. I will discuss that with the nutritionist today...other than that I drink Crystal Light and eat popsicle and chicken noodle broth. I haven't weighed, but I can tell a difference in my clothes and face. I assume they will weigh me today. Until next time, I will type ya later.   Be BLESSED!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Post Opt Day 12

Wow everyday I am losing weight! I've lost a total of 16.1 pounds...I'm loving this. I know it has a lot to do with the liquids, but as long as I am working out hard the pounds will continue to fall off. Cool beans!! I'm ready to fit in my old clothes to really see the change, but I will have to wait to lose about another 15 pounds. Anyway....all is GREAT!!   Be BLESSED

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Post Opt Day 11

This is my LAST WEEK OF LIQUIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thursday here I come!!! Puree puree!!!   Be Blessed, Sheila

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Popcorn:(

I am at work and eating POPCORN!!! I can't help it!!!   Breakfast: Homemade beef stew (ate the meat & little veggies)   Lunch: New Whey 42gr protein shot (missed having my shake, didn't have time) Chicken broth w/ Ramen noodle seasoning only Water...oh yea the popcorm   Dinner: leftover Albondigas, New Whey 42 gr protein (straight) Sugarfree Popsicles! Wanna be sugarfree chocolate shake (not so good) I did buy some new sugarfree popsicles at Sam's made by Phillyswirl. They aight need more fruit flavor, but it's a good snack.

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Plateau Broken!!

I did it!! I broke the stupid plateau!! Yes!! I am down three more pounds!!!! Total pounds lost to date is 23:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:   Thank you Jesus!!! Too You I Owe EVERYTHING!!!!   Be Blessed!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Pics

I finally know how to add pictures...thanks Telly!!   Sheila Be BLESSED!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

Pain

The pain is a little better today, but I'm ready for it to go!!! I thank the Lord for today, I feel much better. Praise God!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

OOH Boy I Got A Little GAS!!!

Between the 6oz shake I had today and the water, one of them gave me a little gas! I was in tears!!! So I went straight for the Gas-X...it's workin a little. Man! I was upset at myself for having the band put in! A friend of mine had it done and reassured me that it will get better. I've walked twice today for a total of 20 minutes to ease the pain and it helps. So tomorrow I won't use skim milk, just to try and pin point the cause. Other than that I am fine, no pain at any of my incision sites. Thank you JESUS!!   Be Blessed

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

One week to go!

I have one week to go until I'm banded! I am starting to get nervous again, but I know it will be alright. I will meet w/ the surgeon on tomorrow and have some other tests done by the anesthesiologist at the hospital. So I may be there about a half of day. Then I'm going to the school submit my papers for class on 1/16. So I have no earthly idea what time I will be in to work. Other than that it's a new day and I am giving this liquid thing another go. Until next time...Be BLESSED!!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

 

One More Pound To Go!!

Okay I've already passed my original goal to be at 210 by the end of March, because I am at 209:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: However, my second goal was to lose 15 pounds for the month of March and I am 1 pound short of meeting that goal!! I have one more day to go, I know I can do it!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I am sooo close to ONEDERLAND I can taste it!!!! It's on now, as a matter of fact it's been on!!!! 9 pounds you have to go!!!! I have 40 more pounds to kick to the curb!!!! Be Blessed!

sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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