DonnaRichards
October 3, 2008
Oct 03, 2008
August 7, 2008
Aug 06, 2008
Just an update to let everyone know I am doing well. My weight loss has really slowed down a lot but I am okay with that. I can wear size 12 pants now and size medium shirts. I am down to 151 pounds. I know I will lose more but I am really so happy with the way I look now. I need to get back motivated on my working out though. I was doing so well but I have really slacked off. I just stay so busy with work and my four kids but I know I have to make the time somehow. My one year checkup is later this month. I can't wait to see Dr. MacDonald and find out what their scales say. I will write more after that appointment. Have a great day. Donna
June 13, 2008
Jun 13, 2008
March 28, 2008
Mar 27, 2008
January 14, 2008
Jan 14, 2008
I bought a new bathing suit this weekend (the bottoms were a 16-18 and the top was a 20). I wore it yesterday to the YMCA for my swim workout and I felt so good. I can't wait for summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to all, Donna
January 11, 2008
Jan 11, 2008
Happy New Year EveryOne!!!!!
Just to let you know.... After my breakdown last month and my leg trouble (from poor protein intake) - I am now doing great!!!! Truly a blessing!!!! My doctor kept telling me to just give it time and that my ability to eat different foods would come. And part of it was mind of matter too. Well now I am eating all sorts of foods (BBQ Ribs from Ruby Tuesdays, Spaghetti, and I can even eat a Taco now). So my protein intake has improved to about 35 - 40 grams per day. Still not where it needs to be but I am getting there. I am back to working out and my legs are sooo much better. So hopefully 2008 will be a great year!!!! Thanks for all the support and prayers. I love you all!!!!!!!
December 14, 2007
Dec 13, 2007
Since my surgury I have not been able to tolerate any protein powders (and I have spent tons of money buying different flavors and different brands). I have also had a really hard time eating meats (even if I chop if to death and chew it forever). Well, because of all this, I have only been getting in about 20 grams of protein a day and I am 3 1/2 months post op.
This has caused my muscles to atrophy (waste away). I can't stand for long periods of time without feeling like I am going to fall and I have to have help to get up off the floor or out of the tub. I feel very weak. I can honestly say I am scared and I don't know what to do.
I met with a dietician and I have to keep a food journal for the next 8 weeks to log my protein intake. Then I go back to meet with her and my surgeon. I am worried about how much worse I am going to get between now and then. I felt like I ate all day yesterday and I still only got in 27 grams of protein the entire day. Please keep me in your prayers and if you have any advise I would love to have it.
Love to all, Donna
December 6, 2007
Dec 06, 2007
It has been just a little over 3 months since my surgury and I am under 200 pounds!!!!!!!!!! I have not weighed less than 200 since 1998. I am soooo happy.
I went to the mall a couple of nights ago and went shopping all by myself - no husband or children! I had so much fun. I bought me some black dress heels, and a sexy red Christmas dress. I could actually wear a size 18 (use to be a 26). I couldn't believe it. I had to wear it at work yesterday for a program I was in. I got so many compliments on how well I looked (both from women and men). It made me feel soooo good and I think my husband enjoyed the compliments too.
I am so thankful that I had this surgury done and I feel so blessed that I am doing well.
Got to run. Love to all, Donna
November 16, 2007
Nov 16, 2007
The coolest thing happened yesterday... Yes, I am a happily married woman...but yesterday I was filling my vehicle up with gas and this man walked by me and said, "Girl, you sure do look good". I nodded my head at him and said thank you. It certainly brightened my day. I haven't had that happen since I was in high school. When you have been overweight for so many years and then to all of a sudden be recognized again...Well what can I say... it is just wonderful!!!! Hope something happens to brighten all of your days too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 14, 2007
Nov 13, 2007
