jka816
Size 16 and shrinking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 14, 2008
So, I am a clotheswhore from birth, and though this weight loss journey is great, it creates a new problem...... shopping! Currently I am rotating 5 pair of dress pants for work, and it a little frustrating. I know, I know...why complain, but I am so use to have a full closet it kinda hurts. Right now, I am driving around with about eight trash bags full of clothes. I was going to sell them to a plus size consignment store here in san Diego. Well, they don't have an appointment till June!!!! So, I am going to give them to this charity that helps battered women get ready for job interviews, dress them from head to toe...really cool place. So, I figure since all these clothes are pretty much work stuff it would be a good thing!
Food Choices...
Mar 10, 2008
Now, I know exactly how I became overweight, just everyone else on this site....by overeating. But now, I see more clearly that it was not so much the overeating as to what I was eating. Candy, chips, french fries, sugary juices, etc.
But now, I just can't do it!!! I crave those things still but not to the point of actually eating them! Trust me when I say I have tested my limits. Eating thing I have no buziness eating "just to get a taste". BIG NO-NO! My pouch just throws it back out and I regain my composure once again.
Now I haven't experienced dumping yet, but I have spit up alot. Or is that dumping...I wondering.
I don't think I have experienced the sumptions that go along with dumping, I just "give the food back" and move along smartly.
My point is, nothing I crave is as good as looking at myself, trying on a pair of size 18 skinny jeans and realizing that I need a belt! Better still a smaller size!
But now, I just can't do it!!! I crave those things still but not to the point of actually eating them! Trust me when I say I have tested my limits. Eating thing I have no buziness eating "just to get a taste". BIG NO-NO! My pouch just throws it back out and I regain my composure once again.
Now I haven't experienced dumping yet, but I have spit up alot. Or is that dumping...I wondering.
I don't think I have experienced the sumptions that go along with dumping, I just "give the food back" and move along smartly.
My point is, nothing I crave is as good as looking at myself, trying on a pair of size 18 skinny jeans and realizing that I need a belt! Better still a smaller size!
A little over two months out!
Feb 04, 2008
Boy! Its been an interesting ride so far!
I must admit Iwas not too excited about my choice for surgery after fighting for it, and getting my blood pressure under control to find out I could eat anything! LOL I mean, I was eating the allowed foods in the allowed amounts and nothing was staying down. Plus trying get all the protien in and water was a constant struggle.
But I have come to terms with it all and making the best of it. The bonus for me is I choose my surgeon for his aftercare mainly. Very structured and I knew I would need that.
But I guess the best part for me, is I see the difference in myself. I am no longer wearing a size 26, now I am down to a loose 20 and comfortable 18.
I have increased energy and I am happy with the changes. The compliments are not half bad either. But most of all, I am settling into this new lifestyle I have forced upon myself.
My days were pretty much governed by food and what I would eat, but not so much nowadays. I go out with friends to dinner, and I know my limits, and I am OK with it. Yes, there is temptation but I know the after effects of giving in. If I get sick over eating the good foods I can just imagine what the bad foods will do to me!
I must pick up my exercise routine. I just need to get more movement going on... I walk, and do my exercise at home, but I gotta get back in the pool to swim!
I must admit Iwas not too excited about my choice for surgery after fighting for it, and getting my blood pressure under control to find out I could eat anything! LOL I mean, I was eating the allowed foods in the allowed amounts and nothing was staying down. Plus trying get all the protien in and water was a constant struggle.
But I have come to terms with it all and making the best of it. The bonus for me is I choose my surgeon for his aftercare mainly. Very structured and I knew I would need that.
But I guess the best part for me, is I see the difference in myself. I am no longer wearing a size 26, now I am down to a loose 20 and comfortable 18.
I have increased energy and I am happy with the changes. The compliments are not half bad either. But most of all, I am settling into this new lifestyle I have forced upon myself.
My days were pretty much governed by food and what I would eat, but not so much nowadays. I go out with friends to dinner, and I know my limits, and I am OK with it. Yes, there is temptation but I know the after effects of giving in. If I get sick over eating the good foods I can just imagine what the bad foods will do to me!
I must pick up my exercise routine. I just need to get more movement going on... I walk, and do my exercise at home, but I gotta get back in the pool to swim!
Recovery SUCKS!!!!
Nov 29, 2007
I am not sure how everyone handles recovery but for me...its the pits!
I didn't like it at all being hooked up to all that stuff in the hospital. It like an act of congress for me to get to the bathroom....BTW someone should warn me about what your bowel movements are going to look like! I screamed like a maniac, scared the floor staff! But all in all, its part of the process, I just hate sitting around. But I am a being a good girl, following doctor's orders, I mean I have gone this far...why act out now. (giggle)
I didn't like it at all being hooked up to all that stuff in the hospital. It like an act of congress for me to get to the bathroom....BTW someone should warn me about what your bowel movements are going to look like! I screamed like a maniac, scared the floor staff! But all in all, its part of the process, I just hate sitting around. But I am a being a good girl, following doctor's orders, I mean I have gone this far...why act out now. (giggle)
So I got my high blood pressure under control...
Nov 19, 2007
and now its time for my journey to begin.... November 26th, @ 8am.
Surgery Postponed
Oct 29, 2007
So my blood pressure is still too high so my surgery is postponed with a tentative date of November 20th. The doctor wants to run some more tests, up my meds doseage. I will continue on the pre-op diet. So,I know this all for my health and to live a better life, but I am alittle dissappointed that my surgery is a no-go for now. 
But hey! Its all good!
But hey! Its all good!
Okay, Sugery Update...
Oct 26, 2007
So this week I had my pre-op class to get everything set for my check-in to the hospital the morning of surgery. Well, my blood pressure is high! Just last month, and every other time before that it has been fine. So, you know no surgeon is gonna put a person with high blood pressure under anthesia for an elective surgery. Well, my doctor is running some tests, collecting my urine for 24 hours (its so gross to do that, but pure comedy to see) and putting me on meds to lower it. When I go see the doctor on Monday, they will decide then if to go ahead and have the surgery tomorrow or put it off another two weeks.
Ugh! I'm not really upset about the reason for the delay, I just want to eat something other that whats on the pre-op diet list!
The only thing that could have made me so stressed was my recent break up with my boyfriend. It would probably be a bad idea to call and curse him out for doing this to me, but a girl can dream!
On the up side, I have dropped 7lbs so far on the pre-op diet, and finding all kind of ways to get my protein. I have spent a small fortune on BariatricEating.com and well worth it.!
Say a little prayer fro me! Either way, I am still going to have the surgery.
Ugh! I'm not really upset about the reason for the delay, I just want to eat something other that whats on the pre-op diet list!
The only thing that could have made me so stressed was my recent break up with my boyfriend. It would probably be a bad idea to call and curse him out for doing this to me, but a girl can dream!
On the up side, I have dropped 7lbs so far on the pre-op diet, and finding all kind of ways to get my protein. I have spent a small fortune on BariatricEating.com and well worth it.!
Say a little prayer fro me! Either way, I am still going to have the surgery.
I'm no longer hoping to have surgery....
Oct 11, 2007
Its a done deal!!!!
I got approval from my insurance co, and then Nyoami from Dr. Mueller called me to tell me the good news and to give me my expected surgery date...October 30th. Doesn't give me much time, but I'm ready to get started. I just recently broke up with my boyfriend so I don't have him to take care of me for this surgery, but I'm not worried. Half of my girlfriends have volunteered for me to come stay with them or fly here to help me out, and I have this feeling my mother will try to fly out here.
I got approval from my insurance co, and then Nyoami from Dr. Mueller called me to tell me the good news and to give me my expected surgery date...October 30th. Doesn't give me much time, but I'm ready to get started. I just recently broke up with my boyfriend so I don't have him to take care of me for this surgery, but I'm not worried. Half of my girlfriends have volunteered for me to come stay with them or fly here to help me out, and I have this feeling my mother will try to fly out here.
About Me
El Cajon, CA
Location
24.1
BMI
Surgery
11/26/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 12, 2006
Member Since
Before & After
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