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259.0- Start of Options Program thru Kaiser.
247.0- Day before surgery-March 17, 2010 (St. Patty's Day!)
233.0- One week out from surgery-March 25, 2010 
225.8- Two weeks out from surgery-April 1, 2010
224.6- Three weeks out from surgery-April 8, 2010
224.1- *** 1 Month *** out from surgery- April 18, 2010
        Total weight loss for first month = 22.9 lbs.

218.9- Almost 1 1/2 months-April 29, 2010
216.2- May 6, 2010
213.5- May 13, 2010
210.8- *** 2 Months*** out from surgery- May 18, 2010
        Total weight loss for second month = 13.3 lbs.

208.8- May 27, 2010
205.4- June 3, 2010
202.8- June 10, 2010
202.0- ***3 Months*** out from surgery- June 17, 2010
         Total weight loss for third month = 6.8 lbs

198.4- June 24, 2010
196.5- July 1, 2010
196.0- July 8, 2010
195.4- ***4 Months*** out from surgery- July 17, 2010
         Total weight loss for fourth month = 3 lbs  but it's still better than gaining!
        

192.6- July 22, 2010
191.7- July 29, 2010
189.4- August 5, 2010
188.5- August 12, 2010
186.8- ***5 Months*** out from surgery- August 18, 2010

         Total weight loss for fifth month = 5.8 lbs

185.5- August 25, 2010
184.2- September 2, 2010
184.1- September 9, 2010
183.5- September 16, 2010
180.0- ***6 Months*** out from surgery- September 18, 2010

         Total weight loss for sixth month = 5.5 lbs

I totally forgot to record my weekly weights for this month...and I just realized that yesterday was my 7 month mark! Life is kinda crazy right now...

176.3- ***7 Months*** out from surgery- October 18, 2010
         Total weight loss for seventh month = 3.7 lbs  

I wish it was more, but I guess I haven't been getting in my protein like I should. I really am going to pay more attention and make sure I am getting my protein in as well as my water.

157.3- ***1 year & 5 months*** out from surgery- August 26, 2011

I am almost to where I want to be. I would love to lose another 20lbs, but if I didn't lose another pound I would be content...well almost content. I would love to have a few surgerys done, but I will deal with one thing at a time!

         
    Total weight loss so far = 82.7 lbs!!!!!!

Wow. 4 months out tomorrow! I can't believe it's only been 4 months...it seems like a lifetime ago. I don't know why I waited so long to do something about my weight. I feel so great right now...I am down from a size 22 to a 16. A 2x shirt to a large; and best of all smaller chonies ( and cuter ones)!

My weight this morning was 195.4 which was a bit disappointing to me since I am losing a bit slower. I hope it's just the fact that I started weight classes at the gym and I am just gaining some muscle. I am counting on the "6 month" time frame that the doctor told me would be the most weight loss. So I have 2 more months to go to get these pounds off of me.

I wore shorts and a tank top out shopping yesterday and I wore a dress the other day. I cannot tell you how long it has been since that has happened. My husband comes home from work and he's like "why are you all dressed up?" It just feels so good to wear a summer dress and feel good in it!

Here's to being a gigantic loser!

I can't believe it's been 2 months already....but at the same time I can. Does that make sense? It feels like so long ago that I had surgery...I guess that's a good thing because it means that I am adapting to my new lifestyle. 

I feel great! I have been walking everyday during the week and I have been hiking with my family on Sundays. I have also started running with the podcasts from Robert Ullrey--Couch to 5K. I am on my 3rd week of that.  This past week I walked/ran my furthest at 7.8 miles. I was dead when I got home, but I felt really good.

I haven't really had any major issues other than the constipation in the beginning, but that got a lot better once I was able to add more foods. My only complaint lately is that I am constantly getting light headed when I get up. I really have to watch myself to make sure I don't pass out!

I just went through my closet over the weekend and I got rid of 3 large trash bags of clothes....things I will never, ever, ever wear again. It felt really good to be getting rid of stuff that doesn't fit because it's too big, not because it's too small. I am currently in a size 16 to 18, depending on the brands. When I started this I was in size 22 and some of those were tight on me. It feels so good!!!

So. I know that I need to exercise, namely walking right now. I can do that, as I have never had a problem with working out. I think that I have been doing a pretty good job, if I do say so myself. (Gotta toot my own horn, cause no one else will) Today I have walked my furthest walk yet--6.11 miles. It felt so good when I got back to my car and realized how far I had gone.

Now, here is where I tend to mess myself up. For the past 3 weeks or so, I had been doing the exact same walk that was 4.18 miles. So last week I started running (YAY for me!!) and this week on my off days from running, I am doing some trails and the switchbacks at our local college. All sounds good, right? Well, I tend to play these games with myself about beating my mileage from the day before. So, on Tuesday I walked 4. something miles, yesterday I did 5.5 miles and today was 6.11. What the heck am I gonna do tomorrow?? I kinda feel like if I don't make my furthest mileage, then I haven't done as well. Total brain games. Sounds weird? I am weird.

Anyhoo, I guess all is well, I am down 30.8 lbs since surgery and 40 lbs total so I am getting it going. Hopefully this time next year I will be out bathing suit shopping!

I am jumping for joy that I have made the one month mark! I am feeling really good and getting back into my normal life. If my life can ever really be considered normal...lol. I went to see the surgeon, Dr. Zorn this past Thursday. I didn't get to see my surgeon, Dr. Rumsey, but hopefully next checkup at the 3 month mark I will be able to see him.

Anyhoo, Dr. Zorn said that I am doing "beautifully" and that my weight loss is right where it should be. He assured me that it is very normal to lose fairly quickly right after surgery and then to have it taper off like it has for me. He very quickly added that it will pick back up and continue.

With that being said, it is still frustrating to me. I guess I am just going to have to get over it and pull my girl panties up. He also okayed me for some more food! SO, so, so, so exciting to me!!! I don't really do tuna, but I will if need be. So I asked about canned chicken. That's like tuna...right? I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask...but he said yes! Score 1 for me! So when I got home the next day I made me some with some FF mayo and boy it was so delicious. I am smiling just thinking about it.

So I tried something new last night. Refried beans from Taco Bell--we were at my brother's house for my neice's birthday. It was getting late and everyone was getting hungry again. So, they fired up the BBQ and started cooking burgers again. I was in no way, shape, or form, hungry. BUT the thought of everyone eating made me sad. They ended up needing more hamburger buns so I volunteered to run to the store and decided on my way back to go for some beans. I have never liked beans and have always avoided them. But the thought of them grubbing on hamburgers, not once, but twice in front of me was too much. I needed something to grubb on too!!! I have to say...I don't know if it's because I am on such limited food, or maybe they were really just that good, I loved them! Would have been much better with some Mild sauce, but I figured I would try one new thing at a time. I did really well with them, except for the gas that my hubby told me I was passing all last night. (tee hee hee) I love my hubby!

That's my last week or so in a nutshell. I am waiting somewhat patiently for this weight loss of mine to kick in and give me a run for my money. I think I will try and weigh myself every month on my surgery day. I don't know if I will be able to contain myself and I might end up doing it every week. BUT I have to stay away from this everyday stuff cause it's killing me!

I was 3 weeks out yesterday and I have lost a total of 23 lbs. I know that's a good thing...cause I wouldn't have been able to do that on my own...but I just feel like my weight loss has stalled. I am still doing all that I should, but I do admit that I should be walking a bit more than I have been. My boys go back to school on Monday from spring break so I will try and get back into my presurgery walking routine. Hopefully I will have enough energy to go for my full 3-4 mile walks.

Okay--enough griping from me.

Okay so I wanted to kinda keep a record of my weight loss, but I am not sure how to do so and keep it at the top of my blog...I will have to work on that.

259.0- Start of Options Program thru Kaiser.
247.0- Day before surgery-March 17, 2010 (St. Patty's Day!)
233.0- One week out from surgery-March 25, 2010 
225.8- Two weeks out from surgery-April 1, 2010
224.6- Three weeks out from surgery-April 8, 2010
224.1- *** 1 Month *** out from surgery- April 18, 2010
        Total weight loss for first month = 22.9 lbs.

218.9- Almost 1 1/2 months-April 29, 2010
216.2- May 6, 2010
213.5- May 13, 2010
210.8- *** 2 Months*** out from surgery- May 18, 2010
        Total weight loss for second month = 13.3 lbs.

208.8- May 27, 2010
205.4- June 3, 2010
202.8- June 10, 2010
202.0- ***3 Months*** out from surgery- June 17, 2010
         Total weight loss for third month = 6.8 lbs

198.4- June 24, 2010
196.5- July 1, 2010
196.0- July 8, 2010
195.4- ***4 Months*** out from surgery- July 17, 2010
         Total weight loss for fourth month = 3 lbs  but it's still better than gaining! 
         Total loss so far = 63.6 lbs and counting!!!!

Okay so today I am 7 days out and I weighed myself this morning--I am 13.8 lbs down from what I was the day before surgery!!! Yay for me.

Let me just say that this week has been easy as well as hard for me; let me explain.

First with the easy part, it was easy because I really had no pain at all, except a soreness the first couple of days. It was also easy because I haven't been hungry at all.

It was hard for me because it felt like every 5 min. I was getting up to get some water or protein (it was actually every 30 min) but it sure felt like I would just sit down and I would have to get up to get some more.

It was also hard because of the lack of energy. When I take a shower I have to rest when I get out. When I take my longest walk mid-morning, I seriously take a nap when I get back because I have no energy.

The last reason and probably the hardest for me was all of the food fantasys I was having, even though I wasn't hungry. To say it was terrible would be an understatement. I have thought about every food I have ever eaten and some that I never have. Things that I would have never eaten before looked like they had an angelic glow around them. No kidding. My husband thinks I am crazy to be thinking about food. But I told him to try and not eat a lick of food for an entire week and then come talk to me.

So today I am supposed to get the okay from Dr. Rumsey to go to the next stage of food, soft foods. I am just too excited to be able to have some cheese, eggs, and yogurt. I know that he does his surgerys early, so I probably won't hear from him until early afternoon. But once I do, I am going to be walking my butt over to the store to get me some grub!

So that's my week in a nutshell.

I had my surgery last Thursday at around 10am with Dr. Rumsey. I am on my 5th day out and I really feel good, considering. The only thing I can think of to complain about is being tired. When I took my shower this morning, I was really drained afterward. Same thing with my first walk of the day...and it was only 12 min. long! I no pain really, just a soreness that feels like I was jabbed in the stomach. Lots of gas....but thankfully it's all in my belly.  I didn't have any of the gas pressure in my chest area that I have heard a lot of people talk about.

I am getting in my water and protein drink. I am setting my timer for every 30 min and taking an ounce at a time. So far so good. I hope I can make it to Thursday. I really just want to chew on something, even if it's something soft.

I haven't weighed myself yet, I think I will wait until Thursday to do so, since everyone says how much more they weighed when leaving the hospital from the IV's.

I got the call this morning! I am scheduled for the preop on Weds, March 17,2009. St. Patty's Day.  I will have my surgery on Thursday the 18th. I cannot wait!