NO more fat pants!
Apr 08, 2010
All of my old fat pants no longer fit because...they are too BIG! Yayyyy!!! We are in the process of moving from Tennessee to Texas, and my daughter was going through all her clothes. I decided I would try on her size 18 jeans. They no longer fit her because she has lost weight too. Well, these jeans are not "fat" pants. They button and zip. Those of you who are overweight know what I am talking about. I had been wearing jeans that had elastic in the waist for years. So, I tried on these button/zip "hip" jeans, as my daughter calls them. They fit perfect, and even a little big in the waist. I tried on the size 16s that she is wearing now, and they were just a little too tight in the waist. It will not be long before I am wearing her pants, and she will wonder where they went (hehe). The major problem I have with this is she is so much taller than me. She says it is "cool" to let them drag the ground a little. Hmm...I wonder about this lol. Ok, so it is raining today and a little chilly outside. Now what? Do I let those jeans drag in water and get muddy and icky...ewwww. So, I have one pair of jeans that do not look too much like "fat pants" I guess I will suffer those for today till I get all of her old jeans hemmed up. My daughter will freak when she sees I am not dragging the ground. She said I finally look hip wearing them that way. It is amazing how fads change. At least I can be more fashionable now :)
I am going to my last support group meeting here in TN tonight. It will be nice saying goodbye to those who have supported me through this process. However, it is somewhat bitter sweet.
I love my new life, and it is getting nothing but better!
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6 months post-op
Apr 07, 2010
There have been lots of changes taking place in this journey for me. I have lost a total of 108lbs and 40+ inches! I feel fabulous too! I have had no major problems since surgery. I threw up twice, but it was my fault due to eating too fast and a little too much. I very rarely eat starches unless it is in fruits or veggies. Occasionally, I have a couple of whole wheat crackers with cheese or tuna salad. I mainly eat meat, eggs, cheese, veggies, and fruits. Breakfast is now my favorite meal of the day. It feels so good to get up every morning and have the energy to prepare breakfast for my family! My favorite breakfast is half of a fried egg and two pieces of bacon. I drink decaf coffee or decaf tea sweetened with sweet-n-low. My night-time snack usually consists of an orange. For the most part, I do not eat the orange, but I suck the juice out of it. I have rarely been eating out, but when I do I usually eat off of other family members plates. If I do not do that, I order from the children's menu when possible. One of my major gripes, however, is that children's menus have way to many items with starch! The only thing I miss from my old eating days is Diet Coke. "Hello, my name is Penny and I am a Diet Coke addict." I feel like an alcoholic looking at a beer when I see a bottle at the check out when buying groceries. I have not had a drink of it in over 7 months! I know I must treat it like an addiction, and never drink even a sip ever again! It is a choice, and I choose not to give my body that again. I find myself not swallowing some foods. I will chew up food, and if it does not chew up well, I spit it out. I am sure this is psychological, but I do not feel it is a bad thing.
I now wear a size 16-18 in pants/shorts!! I also wear a size 2x in shirts, and that is because my biceps still need to be shrunk! They were and still are my trouble area. I have lost 5 inches there, but now it is loose skin and fat "arrrrghhh". So, my shirts still look loose on me even wearing a smaller size because I have lost 10 inches in my chest!!
The best part of this whole thing, other than looking better, is feeling better!! I can now walk, clean my house, mow my yard, and not break a sweat!! It feels so awesome! Before my surgery, I could not walk from my bed to the bathroom without being out of breath. The next step in this journey for me is training for a 5k. There is an awesome site called Couch to 5K. I look forward to accomplishing this goal!
I have 7lbs to lose and I am under 200lbs! Wow, this last few pounds to get under that 200 mark are going wayyyy too slow for me.
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Losing, but not as fast as I want!!
Dec 15, 2009
I know it has been a while since I posted last, but I was sort of discouraged with my slow weight loss lately. I still eat small portions, but the scale isn't traveling as fast downward as it did in the beginning! I still feel kind of sick when I drink liquids which is a bummer. It doesn't matter if they are room temp or cold. The only liquid that goes down easy is hot coffee. It makes getting all my water in each day impossible! When I eat, I sometimes still feel sick afterwards. It passes rather quickly, but I never know when my food is going to make me feel icky. Other than all that, I have sooo much more energy! I am able to do things that I haven't been able to do in the past. I feel "lighter", and I have lost inches even when my weight hasn't changed much. I am excercising and walking. The coolest thing happened yesterday. My daughter's track pants were laying on my bed, and I decided I would try them on. They fit! My daughter is several sizes smaller than the "old" me. "This" was an awesome moment. One of my favorite things to do is have an orange. I cut them in slices and suck the juice from them without eating the pulp. I also have become addicted to watermelon. However, I think these two things are from not getting enough liquid in my diet.
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Food...
Oct 09, 2009
I went to my post op nutrition class, and was told I could go home and eat an egg!!! Yayyyy! It was better than a steak people! I savored every tiny bite, and chewed, chewed, chewed. This morning I had some V8 juice, and wow. I feel normal now! This is exactly what I needed variety. I'm happy :)
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Post Op Dr Appt
Oct 08, 2009
I went to the Doctor today, and had my drain removed. It was a breeze! I didn't feel a thing! I was weighed, and to my amazement I have lost 28lbs!! I now weigh 279! I feel it too! I actually feel thinner, and it feels great! I am now off to my post op nutrition class and support group meeting. LIfe is good!
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Day 6 Post Op...
Oct 04, 2009
I stepped on the scale this morning. WOW this surgery works! I have lost 25 pounds! I am amazed people!!!! Of course, the surgery didn't do it all. I did a lot of it. Anyone who drinks broth and jello only for 3 weeks deserves her credit!!! I'm hurting right now with mostly lower back pain. I am about to call my doctor for a check in call they ask us to do. I plan to ask about this pain that seems never ending. I am still dreaming of food lol. I ate pork bar-b-q in my dream last night and had a mouth full and then stopped and thought...SPIT IT OUT NOW! lol It had been a habit to just take a bite when it was offered and thankfully I caught myself. I can't and don't want to imagine my poor baby stomach getting such a horrid surprise after only broth. I'm trying to treat my new stomach like the baby it is. Would I feed it pizza? No! Therefore, I will only eat good things, and things that my doctor says to eat. I am going to stick to the schedule of when to eat what from my nurtritionist because I want a healthy "baby". Ok, the psychologist in me realizes I'm playing with my mind to get what I want, but hey...whatever works!!!
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5 days Post op: Smells/Gas pain
Oct 04, 2009
Thanks for everyone's words of encouragement! I really do appreciate them! I'm still sore, but surviving it.
Smells...
My family has cooked all week without my input, and they have done so well preparing and planning their meals. However, the smells have driven me nuts! Everything smells so good, yet I cannot, wouldn't, will not, shall not eat anything but the broth (oh, glorious broth) and jello that my doctor has said to eat. I have analized this whole issue. It isn't that I'm starving here or even "would" be able to eat it if I tried! I think it is my brain that has memories of these foods and the smells and it (my brain) is reminding me of the enjoyment of these smells/foods. So, now how do I tell my brain to STOP the reminders, and change how I feel when I smell food. Well, my first stop is to pray. Pray the Lord helps me with this whole issue because he knows ways of doing it that I can't even imagine right now!
Gas pain...
Does anyone have back pain along with the abdomen soreness? My back has bothered me since surgery. It reminds me of the back labour pains I had with my first child. When I have bowel movements (sorry TMI), it is mostly gas with watery crap. lol Very little of either too, but before taking place there is major back pain.
So, I'm sitting up here and blogging after sipping about an ounce of wanton soup broth (the only thing I really want/can stomach). I'm now nibbling at orange jello. Ahhh, the life ;) lol
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Day 3 post op---
Oct 02, 2009
I'm sore...not too much pain, but ohhh I'm sore! It is impossible to move fast or there is pain. Already, I have learned to sip broth slowly, sip anything slowly lol. The new stomach doesn't like things dropped in unexpectedly lol. I am so blessed with my boyfriend George who has stayed on the phone with me through this whole thing. He so wanted to be here for me, but has done the next best thing by still "being" here as much as he could. He has organized things with the family helping me here, he tells me to sip some water every 15 min I'm awake. God has truely blessed me people!
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It's over!
Oct 01, 2009
It's over, and I'm home. They released me today around noon. I am not in so much "pain" as I'm so sore that it hurts pretty bad! I am sitting up here and it hurts, but I needed to sip some broth and thought I would blog my feelings. I'm excited, but sort of worried I am going to be able to drink enough and not get dehydrated! I simply don't want anything to drink or eat! Thank goodness I have my sweeties in my life that will tell me ..drink Penny, drink Penny lol. Thanks for everyone's prayers! Keep them coming on...
Penny
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NINE Hours.....
Sep 28, 2009
Nine hours and counting! I'm so excited here, but yet I'm nervous. I survived the magnesium citrate today. Although, I have ate very little. I think it is the excitement that has caused me not to even care about food today. Goodbye to the old me :) Yipppeeeee!!!
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