lindam116
Coming back home...
May 28, 2009
Wow, it is so hard to believe that I haven't been on here in so long. Life hasn't slowed down since I had my surgery. It's been 13 months and I've lost 110 pounds. I had a few months that I enjoyed the carbs and the scale certainly showed it. I stalled... BIG TIME. I didn't gain but I didn't lose either. Well, the past week I have recommitted myself to my diet and have started losing again. It has been an eye opener to remind me that this is a forever life change.
I know that I need to step up the exercise. I've been walking with my husband and two puppies almost every day but I need to go to the gym for some strength training. I just never seem to find the time. I'm working a full time job and started working weekends a few months ago. I'm studying for my ultrasound boards as well as trying to be a Mom and a wife. We had two new additions to the family in November... basset hound puppies... and they keep me busy as well. So for now, I've put off the gym but hopefully things will settle down in a few months and I can really get working on reshaping my body.
I'm hoping to make my rounds to see how everyone else is doing and to say hello. I'm excited to see all the changes in everyone. I'm coming back home to OH and I'm happy. I need to be here. I need to share and to find strength and encouragement with everyone here.
So, with that, I'll sign off of here. I'll not be a stranger. I'm home!!!
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I know that I need to step up the exercise. I've been walking with my husband and two puppies almost every day but I need to go to the gym for some strength training. I just never seem to find the time. I'm working a full time job and started working weekends a few months ago. I'm studying for my ultrasound boards as well as trying to be a Mom and a wife. We had two new additions to the family in November... basset hound puppies... and they keep me busy as well. So for now, I've put off the gym but hopefully things will settle down in a few months and I can really get working on reshaping my body.
I'm hoping to make my rounds to see how everyone else is doing and to say hello. I'm excited to see all the changes in everyone. I'm coming back home to OH and I'm happy. I need to be here. I need to share and to find strength and encouragement with everyone here.
So, with that, I'll sign off of here. I'll not be a stranger. I'm home!!!
20 + weeks
Sep 02, 2008
Time is flying by. I can hardly believe that it has been 20 weeks. I'm now 77 lbs. lighter than I was. I feel great. My family went to the pool over the weekend and I can honestly say that this was the first time in a long time that I didn't feel completely self-conscious in a bathing suit. My weight loss seems to go slow some weeks. It is a little frustrating at times but I refuse to let it get me down. I'll continue to lose.
My surgeon is having a picnic this weekend. I'm looking forward to going and meeting some new people who are on this journey. Maybe I'll meet some people that went through the preop appointment with me as well. I hope tropical storm Hanna stays away long enough to enjoy it.
I went to my support group meeting last week. We had a representative from Bariatric Advantage vitamins at the meeting. It was very informative and I loved getting the free supplement samples!!
That's all from my world. I hope everyone is doing well. Peace, love, and happiness to all!!
4 months out/18 weeks
Aug 19, 2008
I had my 4 month surgiversary last Thursday. 74 pounds gone since I began this journey. Time seems to have been flying by. I'm still feeling great and I'm loving the attention I'm getting from my friends, family, and even strangers.
My husband leaves New York today headed to Florida. Big changes are coming but I am looking forward to being together. I know that there will be stress but as we work the kinks out things will be wonderful. I'm looking forward to my husband being able to go to the support group with me next week. I think it will be beneficial to both of us.
My son started back to school yesterday. My 8th grader. It's hard to believe that he is becoming such a young man. I'm so proud of him.
That's all from my world. I hope to check on everyone this week. Have a great day!!!
17 weeks and so happy
Aug 10, 2008
Well, today it has been 17 weeks since my life altering surgery. 72.5 pounds gone and so many inches have melted off of my body. I am in the 230's now... a place I haven't been in a long, long time. I'm feeling great.
This weekend, I tried my wedding dress on. I barely fit in it almost 2 years ago on my wedding day. I had to wear a girdle and even then, prayed that it would zip up on the big day. Well, yesterday, it zipped up easily without the girdle on. What a wonderful moment. I felt like a Princess.
I finally broke down and bought a few clothes this past week. It feels good to wear something that isn't sliding off my hips. Everything shows off my new hour glass figure very well. It's exciting to try things on that are 2 to 3 sizes smaller than I was wearing the last time I went shopping.
My husband is heading home to Florida. I know that things are going to be stressful in the beginning as he transitions from military to civilian life. Even with the stress and strain, I'm excited to have him home. Hopefully, we are going to renew our wedding vows on our two year anniversary next month. I feel that recommitting ourselves to each other as we start a new chapter in our lives is important. And the good news is... if I wanted to, I could wear the same dress. Although, I'm afraid it might be too big by September 24th. We'll see.
I hope everyone is happy and healthy. Peace, love, and happiness to all!!!
This weekend, I tried my wedding dress on. I barely fit in it almost 2 years ago on my wedding day. I had to wear a girdle and even then, prayed that it would zip up on the big day. Well, yesterday, it zipped up easily without the girdle on. What a wonderful moment. I felt like a Princess.
I finally broke down and bought a few clothes this past week. It feels good to wear something that isn't sliding off my hips. Everything shows off my new hour glass figure very well. It's exciting to try things on that are 2 to 3 sizes smaller than I was wearing the last time I went shopping.
My husband is heading home to Florida. I know that things are going to be stressful in the beginning as he transitions from military to civilian life. Even with the stress and strain, I'm excited to have him home. Hopefully, we are going to renew our wedding vows on our two year anniversary next month. I feel that recommitting ourselves to each other as we start a new chapter in our lives is important. And the good news is... if I wanted to, I could wear the same dress. Although, I'm afraid it might be too big by September 24th. We'll see.
I hope everyone is happy and healthy. Peace, love, and happiness to all!!!
16 weeks out
Aug 03, 2008
Today I'm sixteen weeks post op. I knew my body would kick back in to losing mode and it did. I lost 6 pounds this week for a total of 71 pounds lost. This morning I weigh the least that I have in over 14 years. THAT is amazing to me. I went through my closet again over the weekend and I have another bag of clothes to donate. I'm going to have to go shopping soon. I'm trying to avoid it but I have very few pants that will stay up around my hips. Hmm... I guess having baggy pants that hang below your underwear line is in style now, so maybe I'll be okay for awhile. lol.
Things are going good. My husband finishes his military career next weekend and will be moving to Florida. We will be beginning a new chapter in our lives. It's a little scary but very exciting. I'll keep everyone posted.
Have a blessed day!!!
Things are going good. My husband finishes his military career next weekend and will be moving to Florida. We will be beginning a new chapter in our lives. It's a little scary but very exciting. I'll keep everyone posted.
Have a blessed day!!!
Wonderful wow moments... 15 weeks out
Jul 28, 2008
I've hit a slow down for the moment but I'm okay with that. I know that my body will kick back in and keep on losing. I feel as though I'm still losing inches and plan to do my measurements in the next few days.
I had wonderful "wow" moments this weekend. My husband, son, and myself went to Busch Gardens in Tampa on Saturday. I was able to ride every ride and roller coaster. I didn't even need the modified seats. Just me, riding the rides, in regular seats. I can't tell you how great that made me feel. I have been limited in the past by my weight and now I'm suddenly up in the air, doing flips and turns and having a blast. This is one of the gazillion reasons that I had this surgery. I was also able to keep going all day long. We were there when the park opened and left shortly before it closed. It was great. I was full of energy. Made it all day long without "pooping" out. It was definitely a "wow" weekend.
I guess I'd better get back to work. I hope everyone is doing great.
14 weeks and lovin' it!!!
Jul 22, 2008
14 weeks have passed since I went under the scalpel. Life keeps getting better and better. I am 64 pounds lighter now. I've lost the same amount of weight as when I did 9 months of the Weight Watchers diet plan. I'm at the weight I was 2 years ago for my wedding. I'm headed into uncharted waters. I now weigh 248 lbs. When I got pregnant with my son 14 years ago, I weighed 242. So it's been at least 14 years since I've been in the 230s. Scary huh? Not at all. I'm loving it. I look forward to each little milestone that I reach. I love the way I feel. I could do without the "batwings" on my arms but they are a reminder of where I've been and where I'm going. And where am I headed, you might ask? To a healthier and happier life!!!
3 months and moving right along
Jul 15, 2008
I had my 3 month check up yesterday. At my office visit I found out that I've lost 29% of my excess weight. Not bad for 3 months. I still have a ways to go but I'm happy. Also, all of my blood work came back normal. That means my strict regimen of taking my vitamins and iron are paying off. But more than getting those results, I know I'm on the right path because I feel great. That's why I started on this life style change to begin with. I would do it again in a heart beat. I would recommend my surgeon and this procedure to anyone that is contemplating it. It is a blessing.
The small victories... 12 weeks post op
Jul 06, 2008
I find myself celebrating the small victories since surgery. My BMI is down to 39.8. I am no longer morbidly obese. I am only obese now. To most "normal" people, they wouldn't see this as a victory. To me, it is a definite step in the right direction. My BMI started at 48.9 so needless to say, I'm thrilled.
I'm officially 12 weeks out today and feeling good. I've lost a total of 45 pounds since surgery and 58 total. I'm so thankful that I was able to have this operation done. It is saving my life...not only physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
My tubal ligation went well last week. I'm healing nicely from it. This is the first time that I've had anesthesia and not gotten sick from it so I guess you can call that another victory as well.
It has been wonderful having my husband with me this past week. We've needed this time together. It is something that we just haven't gotten enough of. I've found that I love to cook more than ever. I know I won't be having a big meal when I'm cooking, but I like the fact that I can eat a little of anything that I cook.
I hope to get some new pictures on here soon. I know that everyone else that is post op probably feels the same as I do when I say that my life has become so "busy". It seems like since the weight has been coming off, I keep getting busier. I'm not complaining. I love it. The fact that I'm doing something besides sitting around is great.
That's my world this week. Have a good one!!
I'm officially 12 weeks out today and feeling good. I've lost a total of 45 pounds since surgery and 58 total. I'm so thankful that I was able to have this operation done. It is saving my life...not only physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well.
My tubal ligation went well last week. I'm healing nicely from it. This is the first time that I've had anesthesia and not gotten sick from it so I guess you can call that another victory as well.
It has been wonderful having my husband with me this past week. We've needed this time together. It is something that we just haven't gotten enough of. I've found that I love to cook more than ever. I know I won't be having a big meal when I'm cooking, but I like the fact that I can eat a little of anything that I cook.
I hope to get some new pictures on here soon. I know that everyone else that is post op probably feels the same as I do when I say that my life has become so "busy". It seems like since the weight has been coming off, I keep getting busier. I'm not complaining. I love it. The fact that I'm doing something besides sitting around is great.
That's my world this week. Have a good one!!
Time is flying by.... 11 weeks
Jun 30, 2008
I can't believe how fast time is flying by. It seems like just a few weeks ago I was having surgery and here I am almost 3 months out.
Things are going great. I've lost 44 pounds since surgery and 57 pounds total. I spent the weekend going through my closet and getting rid of clothes that were too big and finding clothes in the back of the closet that I haven't been able to wear in 2-3 years. How much fun to have "new" outfits.
I feel amazing. I have so much energy that I can't stay still. I woke up yesterday around 7 AM and didn't go to bed until 11:30 PM. I didn't just lay around either. I went for a 3 mile walk in the morning, came home and made a list then went shopping at the grocery store. After I got home and put things away, I washed and detailed my truck. Then I helped my Mom cook. All during this time I did 3 loads of laundry... folded and put away. Then I swept, mopped, and cleaned the bathroom. When that wasn't enough, I headed to Walmart to get some shopping out of the way and did a little more cleaning when I got home. I was floored. Three months ago, I could have never done all of that without collapsing. THAT is why I had the surgery... to feel better.
My husband is on his way to Orlando tonight for 4 weeks of recovery after his surgery. I can't wait to spend some much needed time with him. I'm also having surgery tomorrow. I've decided to have a tubal ligation. No more babies. I know that as I lose weight, I will become more fertile and I'm just too old and set in my ways to have another child. I'm hoping that I'll be back on my feet before the holiday weekend. I'm ready to go and celebrate the 4th with family and friends.
So that's about all from my world. I hope everyone is doing great on their journies.
Things are going great. I've lost 44 pounds since surgery and 57 pounds total. I spent the weekend going through my closet and getting rid of clothes that were too big and finding clothes in the back of the closet that I haven't been able to wear in 2-3 years. How much fun to have "new" outfits.
I feel amazing. I have so much energy that I can't stay still. I woke up yesterday around 7 AM and didn't go to bed until 11:30 PM. I didn't just lay around either. I went for a 3 mile walk in the morning, came home and made a list then went shopping at the grocery store. After I got home and put things away, I washed and detailed my truck. Then I helped my Mom cook. All during this time I did 3 loads of laundry... folded and put away. Then I swept, mopped, and cleaned the bathroom. When that wasn't enough, I headed to Walmart to get some shopping out of the way and did a little more cleaning when I got home. I was floored. Three months ago, I could have never done all of that without collapsing. THAT is why I had the surgery... to feel better.
My husband is on his way to Orlando tonight for 4 weeks of recovery after his surgery. I can't wait to spend some much needed time with him. I'm also having surgery tomorrow. I've decided to have a tubal ligation. No more babies. I know that as I lose weight, I will become more fertile and I'm just too old and set in my ways to have another child. I'm hoping that I'll be back on my feet before the holiday weekend. I'm ready to go and celebrate the 4th with family and friends.
So that's about all from my world. I hope everyone is doing great on their journies.
About Me
Kissimmee, FL
Location
27.4
BMI
Surgery
04/14/2008
Surgery Date
Feb 25, 2008
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