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Well, still going strong. Hanging in there and still feel healthier than I have in many years. I do however get frustrated with eating. Kind of funny, used to love to eat and now not so much. I have to be so selective and careful and worry about feeling like crap after I eat something, so I almost forget to eat at times. Getting better at it though. Now I am actually eating to live instead of living to eat. Down 57lbs and about 70 more to go. Protein is still an ongoing issue for me. I have found a few items that I can tolerate though. I really have to work on that, I've noticed some hair shedding and don't want that to get worse of course. Well, haven't posted in awhile so figured I would for anyone who checks in....hope all is well with everyone!!

As hard as it may be at times I always try to remember to stay positive. Positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative. I remind myself alot but alot more today to imagine myself having whatever it is I am longing for....this will send out the right energy which will then attract the same. I write this not only to share but as a reminder for me. I will get what I want in life. Physically, emotionally and even at work. It will be, because I positively want it and I am driven!!

Wishing myself and everyone positive thoughts and feelings to surround us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, my labs weren't in at my visit yet today but we discussed my lack of protein. Dr. Erlich gave me these protein bars called control that are actually okay. I bought a box. He said I am doing good with making sure I am eating high protein but try to get in as much as I can to up my weight loss. He is happy with what I have lost so far and he is very pleased with my exercise routine. He did say I could put up bigger numbers if I increase the protein though. Ughhh this damn protein is my challenge and PIA right now. This is okay though, I can jump this hurtle as I have much bigger ones in the past! Still feel great......Still Keepin' on..........................
Hope everyone is well .
Stay positive!!

Okay so being so nice the other day, making me feel like summer, I decided hot dogs and french fries would be supper for that evening. Now I usually have the protein I make for dinner with a salad or veg and my husband and daughter will have the starch, not me. So while I had no intention of having french fries I thought, you know what I will have a hot dog for dinner. Nothing else. Just a hot dog in a bun. Now I figured this wouldn't be a cardinal sin seeing as I have had low-carb, sugar free bread (one slice)and it went down and out just fine. Well, my stupid self failed to buy whole grain, or lite or low carb hot dog buns. I totally forgot! So I ate one hot dog in a bun and was in my glory. I could never have eaten it without the bun, cuz wierd as it may sound, thats just gross to me, a dog by itself....eww. Well, within 15 mins I felt like I was gonna die! I couldn't get comfortable sitting, or laying and standing was barely an option. I tried to make myself poop to get it out and that wasn't happening. Good lord, big mistake! It lasted about an hour and finally got better. Shortly after that I did poop and that made it even better!! It wasn't the amount of what I had, because I have plenty of bowls of salad more than a half a cup. But thats just it. They are veggies and a protein not freakin' pepperidge farm white bread hot dog rolls!!! IDIOT!!!
Learned my lesson for sure! Bottom line is I need to think long and hard when I plan dinner and alter my needs when necessary and not space!!
On a sweeter note I have lost 4 more lbs making a total of 43 lost!!!!!!!!!!!
Feeling great!! My time on the treadmill is still validating and paying off more than I ever thought possible!! Bought some work out clothes, and even a couple of shirts for work. Smaller sizes of course!!
Woo Hoo!!

well, as I have said many times I have major issues with getting the necessary protein because I can't stomach (literally) any of the protein drinks Ive tried. (which is a ton) Well, I have been only eating foods high in protein to try to keep my grams up, and I know that isn't enough but it has worked. Yesterday I am happy to say I found a protein bar by EAS that has 25grams of protein and is carb lite!!! It isn't the best but I don't gag or vomit from it so thats already a plus! I had one for breakfast so at least I am starting my days with 25 grams off the bat!!! I am thinking maybe if I take some protein pills too it will up the anty as well. Already had my bloodwork done before this bar finding and my appt is on Monday so hopefully my levels weren't too too bad....cross your fingers for me!!
Still feeling great!! Actually broke down and had to buy a new pair of pants for work one size smaller because the other ones are getting so loose I look frumpy and sloppy................
Can't wait till I can go for a whole new wardrobe!!!

Feeling very accomplished and validated today. I have lost a few more lbs since my last doc visit when they weren't happy with my 2lb loss.........I have been sticking to my exercise routine religously. My clothes are getting looser and people are noticing. I feel better and better after every work out. I feel so accomplished and proud of myself. What a good buzz. I have increased my running time drastically, which I thought i'd never be able to do!!! Loving life and looking forward to everyday getting better and better. I can't wait to do so many things that I've dreamed of but hesitated because I was too fat or embarassed or afraid i wouldn't fit in or on something.................

Lovin life and feeling blessed and grateful for what I have and what I'm doing!!!

I aboslutely love this site! I have met great people and get the support I need. I have learned alot. I enjoy looking at the before and after pictures but there is a part of me that kind of thinks that I won't be so successfull. I know it's just me being mental but I feel that way at times.....anyone else ever been there?
I am doing great and have lost 37lbs at 6wks post bypass. It could be more but I don't think it's that bad. I hope because my protein isn't what it should be that I don't lose..........................Crazy but I feel like I may not lose like everyone else...seems so fast for others and feel like my losses are very slow..............
Hope I snap out of this and soon...........would love to see some big numbers drop at my appt on 4/26!!!

Well, my bff who is actually 5 years post-op came down for dinner this past weekend. I almost forgot to have lunch and my doctors are always telling me how important it is to have 3 meals a day so I forced my self to eat 1/2 of a burger (no bun, just solo) I made the night before for supper. Now I had eaten one for dinner and no problems. While I was eating this one for lunch, I was getting my prep done for the nights dinner so I was pretty much focusing on other things than chewing excessively. Well long story short all of the sudden my chest felt like I was having a freakin heart attack! It was the weirdest pain and sensation and it kept coming and going. I was hunched over the kitchen sink and in my head was thinking oh god, what if I have to call 911?? My 2 year old is watching her cartoon, and my hubby just ran to the store...I couldn't even speak more than one or 2 words anyway...just then I felt like I was going to puke for sure...I ran to the bathroom and when I got there I sat on the side of the tub facing the toilet getting ready for the wrath...and then it passed and did not come back...it made it through..obviously..THANK THE LORD! I talked with my friend about it later and she said oh yeah thats what it was...whew...I will think when I chew from now on that is for sure...scary moment, to say the least!
Aside from that minor moment, all is good. Skipped the treadmill for 3 days which I am not proud of but got back on today. Got some of my sense of accomplishment back!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!

Started getting frustrated when I went to a check up last week and had only dropped one LB. I was told my lack of protein could be the culprit. Well, I am now down another 3 which brings my total to 37lbs shed!! Although I can't get the protein shakes down, I try to make sure I am eating high protein foods. I am eating very, very healthy and loving it. I am on the treadmill for at least 30 mins a day. I alternate walking and running because a friend of mine who is a runner told me that is the best way to burn fat. Finally, after getting discouraged I feel back on track. I was starting to think Iwasn't going to lose anymore weight despite how good my changes are. But now I know better. I feel better too. I do worry a little about having extra skin but not too much. I think the fact that I wasn't bigger than I was, Im sort of young, and exercising I don't think it'll be that excessive. I know every single person is totally different so only time will tell. I do hope not. Insurance I don't believe will cover. (mine anyway) Besides, I don't want to go thru any more surgeries unless I have to!! On another note, I am very excited about my new friends on here. I wasn't getting many at first and was feeling discouraged. Then I basically put myself out there on a post, looking for friends and what results!! I went from one friend to like 12 and everyone is interested in chatting. I feel such a sense of support!! IT's awesome!!! Hope I can offer the same to someone else too. Well, babbled enough today for sure.