AJDuke

As of today I am down 82lbs! Woohoo! That makes me want to do a happy dance. I am proud of the decission that I made to loose the weight and get healthy. It is not an easy journey, I have lost several friends that are just not comfortable in the way that I eat compared to the way that they eat. Not sure why the way that I eat is a problem for them. It has nothing to do with them. It has made me realize who my true friends are and how much that they love me no matter what. The hardest thing for me lately is going into my closet. It should be a happy place, but it is far from happy. I was in a 24W the day that I had surgery, now I am in a size 16. The problem witht that? I have nothing that fits. I have bought a couple of pair of jeans each time that I drop two sizes then just wear them until I can no longer hold them up. Some how I missed size 18 all together. Now NOTHING fits.... I went to get ready for church and realized I had no chruch clothes. I felt like I was going to have a breakdown in my closet. I feel like I have lost more than weight and friends. I feel like I have lost a part of me. I have always been confident in myself and who I am. Not so much lateley. I look in the mirror and the girl that I see there is just that. A girl. I have not been this size since I was in high school. I have never been a "woman" in this size body. I am not sure what to do with her. Hopefully this will pass. Hopefully things will get easier.

I do the same, matter of fact that is what we had for supper last night. It is so good!

I love pork rinds, I eat them when I crave chips. I have not had a problem with them at all.

Sleeved 10/10/12 and down 78 pounds!

It must be the month for stalls. I also had surgery October 10, 2012. I was 268 day of surgery. I have been in a stall at 204 for the past 3 weeks. Drives me CRAZY. The good news is the stall does end and for me that was the good news of today. Weighed in this morning and I was 201!!!! Oh HAPPY day! Hang in there y'all it will pass.

I HATE eating! I would much rather drink my protein and calories. I even hate watching other people eat. Geesh! I used to LOVE food, but now I don't really care if I ever see it or taste it or smell it!

Congratulations! I am hoping to hit ONEderland this week! This is an amazing trip. Keep up the great work!

Highest Weight 279 Day of Surgery 10/10/12 - 262 Weight Today 218 Lost so far 61pounds 55lbs I go.

I have lost 54lbs so far. I stay cold all the time now. At night when I settle down for the night I feel like I am going to freeze to death! My hands and feet feel like they are numb. Does anyone else get like this?

I confess that I love pork rinds and the go down way to easy. I confess I never get in enough Protein or Water. I confess that I have a new love for walking. I confess I hate to watch my family eat, it makes me sick to my stomach. I confess I step on the scale every morning. I confess that I hate it when someone tells me how skinny I am, because I am still 225lbs and far from skinny! I confess I wish my husband would tell me he was proud of me for loosing 50+ pounds instead of him telling me how much weight he has gained. I confess that I am scared of failure even though I am only 3 months postop and see results every day. I confess that some days it is just easier to be unlikeable, and I like it that way. I confess I have a new respect for my fat friends, because I know what its like to be fat and what it's like now to be lighter.

This will be my first challange since surgery so here goes! Heaviest - May 2012 (279lbs.) Surgery Day - Oct 10, 2012 (262lbs.) Today - Nov. 29, 2012 (228lbs.) New Years Goal (210lbs) Better start working out a little harder!

I am 5 weeks postop and hate sleeping in the recliner. My soulution since we do not have a hospital bed at home that you can raise the head of the bed, I settled for a 12 inch wedge pillow that we got at our local pharmacy. I have slept comfortably in my bed since the day I came home from the hospital.

I buy the freeze dried edamame at Target. It is their Archer Farms brand. 12 grams Protein in 1/2 cup, I measure out 1/4 cup for Snacks.

1. Cross my legs. 2. Fit sitting in my bath tub. 3. Wear my wedding band and engagement ring that I have not wore in 5 years. 4. Put my belt on the fifth hole instead of the first hole. 5. Say that this is the best decission that I have ever made. Thank goodness for small victories

Went to Vegas in February and had that same seat belt extender. That is when I decided I would NEVER use one again. As of today I am down 45lbs! Woohoo, no more extenders for me.

I have a hard time getting 80 in. I had no energy at my last appointment so she told me to try to get to 80 grams a day. Most days I get around 70. I add cheese to everything that I can. I feel like all I do is eat, even though it is not very much at a time. Sometimes I just get tired of eating. Who would have ever thought I would say that!

Congratulations! Welcome to the loosers bench!!

I am 4 weeks post op. When I saw my NUT at my 2 week appointment, she told me no more protein shakes during the day. The only time I should have one is if it is almost bed time and I have not gotten my 80grams of protein in yet. All my protein needed to be from food.

I am four weeks post up today! Woohoo! Just wanted a place to list my small but very exciting successes. 1. June 2012 first weigh in 279lbs. 2. Day of surgery 262lbs. That is a loss of 17lbs. 3. Weigh in this morning 237.2lbs. That is a loss of 24.8lbs 4. I am down from a 24w in pants to a very loose 20w, 18w is still a little snug, but I am almost there. 5. Down from a 3x shirt to an XL 6. Total weight lost so far 41.8lbs and around 36 inches total from arms, hips, stomach, etc!!!! I can not believe how much better I have started feeling this week. The first 3 weeks were tough for me. I can not wait to see what elese this new journey has in store for me.

I had to take the caraface liquid for just 10 days. It is to keep your stomach coated while it is healing. My surgeon told me the only thing that I would have to continue to take "forever" is my Vitamins. I will have to take zegrid (acid reducer) for 6 months.

I had 6 total incisions. The one above my belly button and the one on my right side are about an inch each. The rest are really small holes.

I had surgery on the 10th. I lost 22lbs the first nine days and have not lost a pound since. Oh well this to shall pass. I have been on pureed foods since last Wednesday and it is so much better than shakes. Me remembering to eat every couple of hours is the hardest because I don't feel hungary. I have started back walking everyday and feel much better. I feel like I have more energy. Good luck to you all!

I had one, it was removed when I left the hospital. The worst part was when they pulled it out. The pain only last as long as it took them to get it out.

Good Luck & Congratulations!

Congratulations! Send you all prayers and best wishes!