beth H.
I haven't posted in awhile
Apr 03, 2008
Just haven't felt like it. But I am still losing, just not really fast, which I guess is to be expected. My blood tests came back fine, except the the one that shows my platelets are different sizes. I'm probably pre-folate deficient. Otherwise, I've got perfect numbers. I still don't eat much at one time, but I tend to graze. That has to stop! I just need more discipline.
I'm feeling kind of sad lately. I don't get to talk much to the family. Jimmy is the only one of the sibs that cares, and Mike never calls. I watched 'driving miss daisy' the other day, and wondered if Mike would be like her son if something happened to Randy. Sometimes I think so, and sometimes not. I'm just kind of in the dumps lately.
Guess that's all I have to say for now. Maybe the next time I post, I'll be feeling better.
I'm feeling kind of sad lately. I don't get to talk much to the family. Jimmy is the only one of the sibs that cares, and Mike never calls. I watched 'driving miss daisy' the other day, and wondered if Mike would be like her son if something happened to Randy. Sometimes I think so, and sometimes not. I'm just kind of in the dumps lately.
Guess that's all I have to say for now. Maybe the next time I post, I'll be feeling better.
Success!
Feb 16, 2008
Since I posted last -- about 3 weeks ago, I have lost 9 lbs and I feel so much better. It seems that each day I learn more about myself. I know that I will continue to lose weight because I just don't eat much anymore. Yes, there are times when I crave food. But those times are becoming more and more infrequent. As of today, I have lost 80 lbs and I feel awesome.
I love being retired. I probably would not enjoy it as much if I hadn't begun this journey. I can work in the gardens for long lenghts of time without feeling tired. I can hardly wait until spring and warmer weather when I can begin golfing again. I used to love golfing but had to give it up because I worked too much. Not a problem now!
And as for the sunroom. No it's not quite done - but almost. Michelle and Sam are coming next weekend, so it will force us to finish by Friday. Shouldn't be a problem!
Thank you, God, for a great life!
I love being retired. I probably would not enjoy it as much if I hadn't begun this journey. I can work in the gardens for long lenghts of time without feeling tired. I can hardly wait until spring and warmer weather when I can begin golfing again. I used to love golfing but had to give it up because I worked too much. Not a problem now!
And as for the sunroom. No it's not quite done - but almost. Michelle and Sam are coming next weekend, so it will force us to finish by Friday. Shouldn't be a problem!
Thank you, God, for a great life!
Not a good week
Jan 24, 2008
This is the first week since my surgery that I've weighed and gained a pound. And I know what it is. I am not walking as much -- too cold and my knee hurts (does this sound like an excuse?), and I feel like I'm hungry all the time so I'm not making good eating choices. I must do better. I have been through a lot to lose the weight I have lost, and I cannot go backwards now!
I think part of it is that I'm a little bored. I shouldn't be. There's a lot I can do. But since I'm on my time now, I tend to move a little slower in getting things done.
For example, I have worked on the sun room since Monday and have almost finished one wall. So my commitment to myself is to finsh the sun room by the end of next week -- totally!
Perhaps that will help keep my mind off eating. I have to get past this though, or retirement is not going to be fun.
My family is coming in for July 4th, and I really wanted to be closer to goal. I guess I wanted to show off a little. To do that, I must get back on track. It's gotta happen, it's gotta happen, it's gotta happen.
I'll check in next week and tell you how the sun room went. I hope I have good news.
I think part of it is that I'm a little bored. I shouldn't be. There's a lot I can do. But since I'm on my time now, I tend to move a little slower in getting things done.
For example, I have worked on the sun room since Monday and have almost finished one wall. So my commitment to myself is to finsh the sun room by the end of next week -- totally!
Perhaps that will help keep my mind off eating. I have to get past this though, or retirement is not going to be fun.
My family is coming in for July 4th, and I really wanted to be closer to goal. I guess I wanted to show off a little. To do that, I must get back on track. It's gotta happen, it's gotta happen, it's gotta happen.
I'll check in next week and tell you how the sun room went. I hope I have good news.
Lactose Intolerant
Jan 13, 2008
Okay, here's something new -- I think I'm now lactose intolerant. Yesterday, I drank my protein drink and a few minutes later started feeling not so good. I sat down and began having chills but was hot also. I went into the bathroom, not knowing if I wanted to throw up or sit. I ended up sitting and it was terrible. I had diarrhea for 30 min. Afterwards, I just laid down in bed for awhile to make sure I was okay, and I was. What a terrible experience.
I don't want to do that again, so I need to figure out what caused it. My milk? My protein? I went to the store and bought slimfast and cereal. Today I'll eat some cereal with milk and see if I dump again. I hope I'm okay.
Since my surgery 4 months ago, I've had a stricture, a gall stone, I can't eat bread or beef, and now this. Randy thinks I'm sick all the time, and sometimes it feels like it. I know it'll get better, but since the surgery and time afterwards was so easy, I thought this whole process would be easy for me. But it's not.
I don't want to do that again, so I need to figure out what caused it. My milk? My protein? I went to the store and bought slimfast and cereal. Today I'll eat some cereal with milk and see if I dump again. I hope I'm okay.
Since my surgery 4 months ago, I've had a stricture, a gall stone, I can't eat bread or beef, and now this. Randy thinks I'm sick all the time, and sometimes it feels like it. I know it'll get better, but since the surgery and time afterwards was so easy, I thought this whole process would be easy for me. But it's not.
New Year's resolutions
Jan 02, 2008
So far, since surgery, I have lost 67.5 lbs -- in 3 1/2 months! I am so grateful for this success. Every day is a new milestone -- something I have not done in 20+ years. When I got married 25 years ago, I was not a slender thing, but not terrible either. It seemed as soon as I got married, I began to gain weight. Almost immediately I went on diet after diet. Randy has always been a great guy, but when he made comments about other people weighing so much, I always felt embarrassed because that's what I weighed. My goal is on our anniversary, to weigh what I weighed when we got married - and to wear the dress I wore when we got married. To do that I have to lose 58 more pounds in 10 months. I should be able to do that.
New Years resolutions: walk 1 hour/day; drink more water; eat healthier. For the first time in I don't know how long, I'll not put 'lose weight' on this list, because it's something that will happen.
I really love my new life -- becoming healthier and being retired. What a great life!
Gall Bladder Surgery
Dec 24, 2007
What a terrible Christmas! Yesterday, I thought I had heart burn and took some zantac. Then I thought I was having a heart attack! The pain was horrible. It was in my chest and in my back between my shoulder blades. And I couldn't breathe - and I was so scared! So I had Randy drive me to the ER. They ran tests and found it was not my heart, but my liver enzymes and bilirubin were up terribly. So I had to stay the night in the hospital while they ran tests. Turns out that I have a gall stone the size of the top of my pinky. So Wednesday I have to have my gall bladder removed. Until then, I can't go into town to do Christmas with the family and I'm afraid to eat anything in case it acts up again. The bad thing is that I really thought I had my gall bladder removed during my WLS. Isn't that stupid? How could both Randy and I have misunderstood my dr about such a thing? Anyway, I'll be glad when it's gone so I don't have to worry about it anymore.
New level!
Dec 16, 2007
I did not eat well yesterday. It's not that I ate a lot, but I did not eat what I should have. And I paid for it. This is the first time I've gotten sick since my surgery.
Yesterday, I tried making tamales. And they really didn't turn out very well. So I made several batches to come up with the ones that tasted the best. Of course I had to sample them. In all, I probably ate 3 tamales. Plus I ate some fudge that mom ordered for me, and half a bag of popcorn, and half a toaster strudel.
Then about midnight I got terrible pains in my stomach. And it was growling terribly. I felt I had diarrhea. But I couldn't go. I got hot, and then chilled. Finally at 1:30, I went to the bathroom. Afterward I felt much better.
Was that what they call 'dumping'? Whether it is or not, I'll not do that again. I have to stay away from sweets.
Anyway, after all that, I lost 2 lbs yesterday. I have now lost 60 lbs in a little under 3 months. I'm very excited. But today I am eating better. I must get in my protein and water. And that is my goal today. Last night scared me. So I'll do better for awhile.
YOOHOO|! 60 lbs lost!
Yesterday, I tried making tamales. And they really didn't turn out very well. So I made several batches to come up with the ones that tasted the best. Of course I had to sample them. In all, I probably ate 3 tamales. Plus I ate some fudge that mom ordered for me, and half a bag of popcorn, and half a toaster strudel.
Then about midnight I got terrible pains in my stomach. And it was growling terribly. I felt I had diarrhea. But I couldn't go. I got hot, and then chilled. Finally at 1:30, I went to the bathroom. Afterward I felt much better.
Was that what they call 'dumping'? Whether it is or not, I'll not do that again. I have to stay away from sweets.
Anyway, after all that, I lost 2 lbs yesterday. I have now lost 60 lbs in a little under 3 months. I'm very excited. But today I am eating better. I must get in my protein and water. And that is my goal today. Last night scared me. So I'll do better for awhile.
YOOHOO|! 60 lbs lost!
Discipline
Dec 07, 2007
Here's my problem -- if I had discipline, I would not have gotten so big that I needed wls. Yes, I can't eat as much now, which helps a lot. But I like carbs and sweets. I don't like being restricted on what type of foods I must eat, and what I can't eat. Like everyone else, I tried all kinds of diets in the past -- ww, atkins, nutrisystem, liquid, etc. All worked fine at first, but I got tired of being so restricted. My head took over and I binged every time. I like and enjoy the taste of food!
Right now, I can't get enough protein in (don't care for the shakes), and can't get enough water in (never been a great drinker). And I have to remember that this is my life from now on.
I read the posts and most everyone sounds like they've adjusted well to this new lifestyle. Why am I having so much trouble?!
Right now, I can't get enough protein in (don't care for the shakes), and can't get enough water in (never been a great drinker). And I have to remember that this is my life from now on.
I read the posts and most everyone sounds like they've adjusted well to this new lifestyle. Why am I having so much trouble?!
New WOW Moment
Dec 01, 2007
Today, I got on the scale and weigh less than I have since the 1980's. That's a good thing! But the confusion comes in that I was devistated to reach that weight in the 80's. 
Oh well. I'm still happy to be at this weight. I must do better at the protein levels. I'm trying to eat protein in all my meals, but still not getting enough. And I must begin weight training. Someone suggested using the bands. So I'll see if Walmart has these. I can see my tummy starting to look bad, so I have to do something NOW!
Wish me luck. I'll check in next week.
Oh well. I'm still happy to be at this weight. I must do better at the protein levels. I'm trying to eat protein in all my meals, but still not getting enough. And I must begin weight training. Someone suggested using the bands. So I'll see if Walmart has these. I can see my tummy starting to look bad, so I have to do something NOW!
Wish me luck. I'll check in next week.
Post Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2007
WOW! I made it through Thanksgiving and did not gain any weight. YOOHOO! I tasted a lot of things, but did not eat a bunch of anything. So I didn't feel deprived. The only thing that made me not feel so good was the green bean casserole. The green beans were not cooked enough and were hard. I threw those up. Otherwise, everything else was fine.
Tomorrow I go to the dr for a checkup. I think I've lost 10 lbs since my last visit 3 weeks ago. Not too bad.
Life is good!
Tomorrow I go to the dr for a checkup. I think I've lost 10 lbs since my last visit 3 weeks ago. Not too bad.
Life is good!
