And So Our Journey Begins...

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Misty, great job. Great work. You are doing great.

The new photo is great -- LOVE your hair. So wish I had the courage for something like that.

At 68.

[4everbeautiful 61]

Looking good Misty!!

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

Thank you for all the compliments! I'm already feeling more confident in my body, which is a nice change.

@

• VSGAnn2014

, you should do your hair any color you want! Just remember no matter what you do it is easily changed back. My hair is definitely my pride and joy.

Edited August 25, 2014 by MistyAnnMoon829

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

Today will be my second to last post, I will post one more time after my birthday so everyone can see if I achieved my goal of being 25 lbs down by my birthday. I'm really close so here's hoping. The scale did jump up this morning to 253.2, Probably just Water weight from this weekend.

I had a blast yesterday, Mt. Charleston was gorgeous and the weather was perfect. At one point I just sat on a log and looked out over the trees and it was really peaceful. We didn't hike, we walked this little trail that was paved, we went off sidewalk for a bit to get to that log and then climbed back up, so otherwise it was just really relaxing, though the walk back to the car was exhausting, lol it was all uphill. But I did really well.

We ate while up there, my first meal in a restaurant and I got a bowl of no bean chili ate about 4 spoonfuls and it was nice. My bill with tip was $10. I can already see that I will be saving so much money. Overall it was a beautiful day and just what I needed. I'll see you all this weekend (birthday is Friday so I will probably post on Sunday!

EDIT: I keep forgetting to mention. I do have difficulty with drinking Protein Shakes if I add greek yogurt. It becomes too thick and then I have this uncomfortable heaviness in my tummy for up to 45 minutes. And if I'm hungry my body feels weird, until the actual hunger feelings show up. Those have been my only difficulties since surgery.

Edited August 25, 2014 by MistyAnnMoon829

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

@@VSGAnn2014, how have you been doing since your surgery?

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I think I'm doing great! Today is Day Seven post-op for me.

Came home from hospital Day One post-op. Had my WTF?! day on Day Two. Was over all that by Day Three. Finally hit 60 grams of Protein on Day Four -- will hit 74 grams of protein today.

Have been sleeping well, and surgery gas is mostly gone.

Am walking for exercise a bit. Have had some very energetic days (laundry, light housekeeping, exercise, grooming like a teenager, etc.) alternated with days when I nap a lot. No pain, although some occasional tummy soreness.

The biggest surprise for me is that I can drink (better every day) and eat yogurt and Soup just fine. I burp sometimes, but I have had zero nausea and haven't thrown up at all.

Oh, and I'm down 5 pounds from pre-op. So that's -11 pounds dieting on my own earlier this summer, -8 pounds on pre-op diet, and -5 pounds since surgery = -24 pounds below my highest ever.

Have my first surgeon visit this coming Thursday. That will be Day Ten.

I'm on my way.

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

I think I'm doing great! Today is Day Seven post-op for me.

Came home from hospital Day One post-op. Had my WTF?! day on Day Two. Was over all that by Day Three. Finally hit 60 grams of Protein on Day Four -- will hit 74 grams of protein today.

Have been sleeping well, and surgery gas is mostly gone.

Am walking for exercise a bit. Have had some very energetic days (laundry, light housekeeping, exercise, grooming like a teenager, etc.) alternated with days when I nap a lot. No pain, although some occasional tummy soreness.

The biggest surprise for me is that I can drink (better every day) and eat yogurt and Soup just fine. I burp sometimes, but I have had zero nausea and haven't thrown up at all.

Oh, and I'm down 5 pounds from pre-op. So that's -11 pounds dieting on my own earlier this summer, -8 pounds on pre-op diet, and -5 pounds since surgery = -24 pounds below my highest ever.

Have my first surgeon visit this coming Thursday. That will be Day Ten.

I'm on my way.

That is all absolutely wonderful to read, sounds a lot like my recovery! Congrats friend!

[Dragonfly1111 61]

I will miss your posts

[Tamlyn 107]

Me too. I've enjoyed reading about your journey.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Yeah ... I agree. If you want to continue posting here about your journey, I'll sure check in.

Or ... not. Your choice, of course.

Edited August 26, 2014 by VSGAnn2014

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

I'm sure I'll check in every so often with updates, just not dailies anymore. I enjoyed sharing what was going on with my body post op!

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

My birthday was on Friday, and it was pretty emotional for me, since it was the first one since my divorce this year but I didn't make bad food decisions I also am 1 lb shy of my goal of 25 lb down since surgery. I am 24 lb down since July 24. I'm not sure if I fall under the slow loser category or not but I'm pretty okay with my progress, especially since I know it's only a little over a month out. I still have a long way to go!

I decided to give myself a break from Protein Shakes, they make my mouth taste funny and they aren't delicious. I've been concentrating on getting Protein in food form, and I've been doing okay. I can definitely do better, I just don't have the room, or the desire to eat!

I went out to dinner at Applebees for my birthday last night with my friends, and I had an AMAZING time, it really reminded me that I have great friends and people love me. I had the quesadilla burger and I half the patty with some salsa, it was really good. They brought out my birthday dessert, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with some chocolate sauce and whip cream and I ate two spoonfuls and wanted no more. That was huge for me, as I was a big time sweets addict. When people would say they don't crave sweets after surgery I didn't believe them and now I see that it is true!! We also went to bar and I had half a small drink that didn't hit me at all alcohol wise, though I still feel the post drinking dehydration hitting me this morning.

I went on a shopping spree with my mom yesterday with all my happy birthday discounts and I went to Ross and bought three future shirts. I'm looking forward to wearing them in a month! They don't look too bad on me now actually. They are all 2x from Ross and I use to have a problem finding 3x shirts that fit at Ross, so yay NSV!!

[4everbeautiful 61]

Happy belated birthday!! Congrats on you and friends enjoying the new you! Keep up the good work!

[MistyAnnMoon829 387]

I hit 249 this morning! I haven't been this weight since I was 20, maybe 21. My body looks very different from what it was back them (not as nice), but I am still please with the progress. Only 50 lbs to Onderland, a place I haven't been since Junior high. When I started this I had so far to go it seemed impossible, now I just looking forward to the passing of time.

Also turns out it wasn't post alcohol dehydration after my birthday, it was sign #1 that I was getting a cold! And end of summer hurrah for my body apparently. I'm hydrating like crazy. Drinking OJ for Vitamin C, and green tea with antioxidants, and trying to sleep a lot.

I tried to eat my dinner last night of 6 to 8 ounces of chili no Beans and I could only eat half. I think it's cuz I only had 30 minutes to eat before I had to leave (otherwise I could have eaten the whole thing, I know because I did the night before). But Hormel chili no beans is AMAZING with a little cheddar cheese. Try it out if you haven't yet!

Edited September 4, 2014 by MistyAnnMoon829

[Steph Jo 89084 12]

I've never heard of it being done as an outpatient. How are you feeling? I'm on day 3.

I am also on day 3...doing great! Having a hard time getting all the Protein and Water down, but no pain. How are you feeling?