Vera L.
11/15/06
Nov 15, 2006
Well its been a few weeks since I have posted so I will update you on what has been going on. As of Monday 11/13 I have lost a total of 49.5lbs. Woo Hoo!!!! After a weeks stall too. I typically weigh myself on Monday mornings and on 11/6 I had no weight loss I was so disappointed. I know I shouldn't obsess over it but I admit I was a little down about it. I just started to exercise 3 times a week with a friend at work and it was our second week. too. I figured I would just continue eating my protein and getting my water in and try hard not to obsess over it. I have to admit though that on Friday 11/10 I could not resist checking the scale again and I had lost 3lbs (yipee!!!). I have so much energy that it amazes me. I can get up early and go throughout the day and not feel so exhausted the next day like I use to its just so great. I Monday morning a little scared but went on the scale again and I had dropped another 5lbs (amazing!!). I was a little concerned that I would gain since its so much harder for me to eat as I should on the weekends. I just recently saw my PCP and she took me off my Advair and I now only use an inhaler only as needed. My asthma seems so much better since I started this journey. My pressure was up a little so she told me to monitor it for a while. I don't recall any problems at my surgeons office (will verify that on my next visit). But other than that everything is going great. Although I had my moments of questioning what I did I am truly seeing the benefits of me being on the losers side and see myself truly living life instead of watching on the sidelines because I don't have energy or my feet hurt. Thank you God for giving me an opportunity to live this life healthy!!
10/23/06
Oct 23, 2006
Well its been 6 weeks and I must admit I'm not as tired as I was a couple of weeks ago. Which I am really really happy about. I'm still struggling with getting the protein in. Gonna try some of the stuff some of the folks have been suggesting.
I went to church yesterday and evidently the rumors are running rampid about how I'm losing weight. I didn't tell a lot of people just a few close friends and my family. If someone asks I will tell them (maybe...). Its not that I'm ashamed or anything. I don't think its anyones business. What I choose to do is between me and my God. I don't want to explain myself as to why.. Someone did come up to me and told me that other people were saying things about me.. but she understands and know and that she did the same thing.. and its none of anyones business... hehe.. I was like OK.. and said I didn't care.. (I really don't). I didn't ask who or anything I just went on about my business. I find it fascinating that people would choose me to talk about... oh well.
I went to work today and decided I should weigh myself.. I'm trying to stick to not weighing myself constantly. I know I'm retaining a lot of water right now.. (that time of month) and have been craving tortilla chips, cheese and salsa. I like salty and spicy during PMS. Anyway I weighed myself and I am down to 243 so thats 39lbs gone in 6 weeks. I need to start exercising but really have not been really motivated to do so. Need to pray about that. see ya later.
I went to church yesterday and evidently the rumors are running rampid about how I'm losing weight. I didn't tell a lot of people just a few close friends and my family. If someone asks I will tell them (maybe...). Its not that I'm ashamed or anything. I don't think its anyones business. What I choose to do is between me and my God. I don't want to explain myself as to why.. Someone did come up to me and told me that other people were saying things about me.. but she understands and know and that she did the same thing.. and its none of anyones business... hehe.. I was like OK.. and said I didn't care.. (I really don't). I didn't ask who or anything I just went on about my business. I find it fascinating that people would choose me to talk about... oh well.
I went to work today and decided I should weigh myself.. I'm trying to stick to not weighing myself constantly. I know I'm retaining a lot of water right now.. (that time of month) and have been craving tortilla chips, cheese and salsa. I like salty and spicy during PMS. Anyway I weighed myself and I am down to 243 so thats 39lbs gone in 6 weeks. I need to start exercising but really have not been really motivated to do so. Need to pray about that. see ya later.
10/5/06 & 10/13/06
Oct 23, 2006
10/13/06
This week has been a mixed of emotions for me. Trying to get the right protein and water intake has been pretty rough. Meals have become such a mental thing for me. Its been an emotional rollercoaster for me. Monday I came into work with no energy and at work I got the bomb that I will now be required to support a whole department whereas before I use to have another admin help me. I laughed at first and looked at my boss and said yeah right. I thought there would be a transitional period but no there was not. So Tuesday I started realizing OMG how am I going to manage this and then I went into anger and then I followed up to complaining to anyone who would listen. I had a emotional break Tuesday night...crying, angry and tired of being tired. Weds came I came in angry but I had some of my energy back. Thursday was better and I have to admit that today is a good day. I know my emotional and physical feelings are part of my change of life and I have to admit its been crazy this week. I have continued to read the posts on this website messageboards and it helps to know I'm not going crazy. hehe.. I spoke with my friend who is 1.3 post-op and she can relate to my emotional turmoil. It gets better it gets easier... I can't wait when it does. The highlight this week was my 1mo post-op visit ot the dr. I have lost 34lbs (woohoo). Which is awesome. Right now I know I am being tested because every aspect of my life seems to be in a whirlspin. Financial, work and of course my physical changes. I know God will get me through even though I have moments of feeling sorry for myself. Depression is where I seem to be off and on. I know it will get better.. I just know it.
10/05/06
Well its been about 3 weeks since my surgery and I have had such a mix of emotions. I have went to "Oh what have done" to "I don't know if I can do this". I have lost about 21lbs so far and thats from my weigh in from about a week ago. I've decided I will not weigh myself all the time. I will get my weigh ins at the Dr. office. My next weigh in is on 10/11 which will be 1 month post-op. After that I will have a drs appt 3 months post-op. I may check on a monthly basis after my 1 mth post-op. But I definitely feel the loss from my clothing. I am excited about the changes that have already occured. I get tired pretty easily right now and frankly it frustrates me. I haven't quite figured out the food yet. I can't get much in and still not sure when I'm full. I know this takes time but it can be so hard. I go back to work tomorrow and to be honest I am dreading it. I am around food quite a bit at work since I do order catering. I plan to take food with me but right now I'm limited so I get bored. I have a bad taste in my mouth. I know this is all normal.. but to some extent I want to feel normal again... I guess its a process. Thats it for now. I will keep you all posted on my journey.
This week has been a mixed of emotions for me. Trying to get the right protein and water intake has been pretty rough. Meals have become such a mental thing for me. Its been an emotional rollercoaster for me. Monday I came into work with no energy and at work I got the bomb that I will now be required to support a whole department whereas before I use to have another admin help me. I laughed at first and looked at my boss and said yeah right. I thought there would be a transitional period but no there was not. So Tuesday I started realizing OMG how am I going to manage this and then I went into anger and then I followed up to complaining to anyone who would listen. I had a emotional break Tuesday night...crying, angry and tired of being tired. Weds came I came in angry but I had some of my energy back. Thursday was better and I have to admit that today is a good day. I know my emotional and physical feelings are part of my change of life and I have to admit its been crazy this week. I have continued to read the posts on this website messageboards and it helps to know I'm not going crazy. hehe.. I spoke with my friend who is 1.3 post-op and she can relate to my emotional turmoil. It gets better it gets easier... I can't wait when it does. The highlight this week was my 1mo post-op visit ot the dr. I have lost 34lbs (woohoo). Which is awesome. Right now I know I am being tested because every aspect of my life seems to be in a whirlspin. Financial, work and of course my physical changes. I know God will get me through even though I have moments of feeling sorry for myself. Depression is where I seem to be off and on. I know it will get better.. I just know it.
10/05/06
Well its been about 3 weeks since my surgery and I have had such a mix of emotions. I have went to "Oh what have done" to "I don't know if I can do this". I have lost about 21lbs so far and thats from my weigh in from about a week ago. I've decided I will not weigh myself all the time. I will get my weigh ins at the Dr. office. My next weigh in is on 10/11 which will be 1 month post-op. After that I will have a drs appt 3 months post-op. I may check on a monthly basis after my 1 mth post-op. But I definitely feel the loss from my clothing. I am excited about the changes that have already occured. I get tired pretty easily right now and frankly it frustrates me. I haven't quite figured out the food yet. I can't get much in and still not sure when I'm full. I know this takes time but it can be so hard. I go back to work tomorrow and to be honest I am dreading it. I am around food quite a bit at work since I do order catering. I plan to take food with me but right now I'm limited so I get bored. I have a bad taste in my mouth. I know this is all normal.. but to some extent I want to feel normal again... I guess its a process. Thats it for now. I will keep you all posted on my journey.
