nicoleaz
Life is pickin' up speed!
Oct 16, 2007
The weight loss has slowed a bit, but the scale keeps going down and my bloodwork is looking awesome.
Current weight: 211
It's official - Lane Bryant clothes are too big for me! 14/16s fit comfortably. I have 50 pounds to go 'til my goal and 40 'til my doc's goal. Whenever I stop to think about what I've done, it seems so freakin' unreal I just wanna jump up and down!
Onederland is so close I can almost taste it!
Since my surgery in March a lot has happened: I bought my first home, I've re-entered the dating world, lost a buncha weight, done some traveling, and I'll be starting a new job (same company) in November. Oh, and this weekend I'll be in Mexico with friends and the week after that I'll be vacationing in Cali. Man, when it rains it pours! Just a little momentum has gone a long way, that's for sure.
I have managed to inspire 3 women in my life to look into WLS. I know it's not for everybody, but the fact that they're thinking about doing something good and healthy for themselves, be it surgery or not, makes me feel good.
Current weight: 211
It's official - Lane Bryant clothes are too big for me! 14/16s fit comfortably. I have 50 pounds to go 'til my goal and 40 'til my doc's goal. Whenever I stop to think about what I've done, it seems so freakin' unreal I just wanna jump up and down!
Onederland is so close I can almost taste it!
Since my surgery in March a lot has happened: I bought my first home, I've re-entered the dating world, lost a buncha weight, done some traveling, and I'll be starting a new job (same company) in November. Oh, and this weekend I'll be in Mexico with friends and the week after that I'll be vacationing in Cali. Man, when it rains it pours! Just a little momentum has gone a long way, that's for sure.
I have managed to inspire 3 women in my life to look into WLS. I know it's not for everybody, but the fact that they're thinking about doing something good and healthy for themselves, be it surgery or not, makes me feel good.
100+ Pounds Lost FOREVER!!!
Aug 09, 2007
I've finally done it! A couple weeks ago I hit the 100lbs lost mark! Some stats:
Starting weight: 335lbs
Current weight: 229lbs
106lbs GONE!
My mid-section is still pretty heavy and also where I carry most of my weight. Cardio should help with that - if only I could get motivated in this heat! I just moved in to my new place last weekend so much of my free time has been spent shopping, organizing, and unpacking. It helps that I have a flight of stairs to climb, but I'll need to step it up once I get settled here.
I feel so lucky tonight. I feel lucky because I have a job that pays me well enough to afford a home of my own, provide health benefits that enabled me to seamlessly have WLS, and for my family that has been supportive through everything I've been through. 2007 has been the most interesting and productive year in my adult life (so far!) and it's really about new beginnings for me.
I also feel lucky for having found OH and the wonderful people who join me. This place has really helped me keep my cool a number of times!
That's it for now - over and out!
Starting weight: 335lbs
Current weight: 229lbs
106lbs GONE!
My mid-section is still pretty heavy and also where I carry most of my weight. Cardio should help with that - if only I could get motivated in this heat! I just moved in to my new place last weekend so much of my free time has been spent shopping, organizing, and unpacking. It helps that I have a flight of stairs to climb, but I'll need to step it up once I get settled here.
I feel so lucky tonight. I feel lucky because I have a job that pays me well enough to afford a home of my own, provide health benefits that enabled me to seamlessly have WLS, and for my family that has been supportive through everything I've been through. 2007 has been the most interesting and productive year in my adult life (so far!) and it's really about new beginnings for me.
I also feel lucky for having found OH and the wonderful people who join me. This place has really helped me keep my cool a number of times!
That's it for now - over and out!
3 lbs 'til the 100 Mark!
Jul 19, 2007
I met with my dietitian this week and was released on to full foods. Wow! It's like a whole new world....sorta. I'm eating the same, but it's nice to add a few things to my diet for some variety. I missed salads a LOT!
I weighed in at 238 this morning, which makes my total weight loss 97lbs. 68 more pounds to goal! I am so happy with my results so far I'm just beside myself!
The hair loss continues. My hair is naturally wavy, so rather than blow it dry straight I've been using a diffuser to enhance the curl and give it the illusion of having more volume. So far I'm satisfied with doing that - hopefully the shedding will let up soon.
I'm going to FL next week to visit with family. They haven't seen me since I'm a kid, so there won't be any big surprises with my weight loss. Kind of a relief, actually - I'm getting a little burned out on giving my spiel.
I'm wearing an 18/20 these days. I've switched to bras that have those little air bubble inserts to give me a little lift. The "girls" are quite saggy these days. But hey! My cholesterol is 152, so I'm not complaining! :)
I weighed in at 238 this morning, which makes my total weight loss 97lbs. 68 more pounds to goal! I am so happy with my results so far I'm just beside myself!
The hair loss continues. My hair is naturally wavy, so rather than blow it dry straight I've been using a diffuser to enhance the curl and give it the illusion of having more volume. So far I'm satisfied with doing that - hopefully the shedding will let up soon.
I'm going to FL next week to visit with family. They haven't seen me since I'm a kid, so there won't be any big surprises with my weight loss. Kind of a relief, actually - I'm getting a little burned out on giving my spiel.
I'm wearing an 18/20 these days. I've switched to bras that have those little air bubble inserts to give me a little lift. The "girls" are quite saggy these days. But hey! My cholesterol is 152, so I'm not complaining! :)
Quick Update
Jul 06, 2007
92 pounds lost and counting. I've hit a bit of a plateau over the past 2 weeks. Figures, just as I near the 100lb mark, right? My size 20 pants are fitting just right if not a tiny bit loose and I'm wearing an 18/20 in tops. My shoe size has gone down from a 12W to an 11M. Thank gawd, too! It is soo difficult to find cute shoes in a big size. Zappos has saved me on numerous occasions.
I have bags and bags of clothes sized 22-28, some with tags. A friend told me about Still N Style, Terri's clothing consignment place. I'm hoping to make it there this weekend because I'm getting ready to move into my very first home (yay!) on August 1st and need to get rid of the clutter so I can start packing!
The hair loss continues, but I'm dealing with it. Since I can't really eat much more protein I've been drinking 1.5 ISOPUREs a day which amounts to 60g total. Granted, I space it out throughout the day by drinking it all day long diluted in water. I need to talk to the dietitian later this month to make sure it's ok to continue doing that.
The 4th was difficult. The family BBQd and made a buncha stuff I couldn't eat. I won't even go into the list of yummy offerings. Much to my dismay, no chicken! Just burgers and hot dogs. I ate 1/4 of a burger, a pickle, a strawberry, and snuck a taste of some homemade spinach and artichoke dip. Everything went down okay and wow was it good to taste beef again! I realize I shouldn't have jumped the gun without the OK from the dietitian, but at least I didn't get sick.
That's it for now. 8 pounds to the big 100lb weight loss mark. Unbelievable.
I have bags and bags of clothes sized 22-28, some with tags. A friend told me about Still N Style, Terri's clothing consignment place. I'm hoping to make it there this weekend because I'm getting ready to move into my very first home (yay!) on August 1st and need to get rid of the clutter so I can start packing!
The hair loss continues, but I'm dealing with it. Since I can't really eat much more protein I've been drinking 1.5 ISOPUREs a day which amounts to 60g total. Granted, I space it out throughout the day by drinking it all day long diluted in water. I need to talk to the dietitian later this month to make sure it's ok to continue doing that.
The 4th was difficult. The family BBQd and made a buncha stuff I couldn't eat. I won't even go into the list of yummy offerings. Much to my dismay, no chicken! Just burgers and hot dogs. I ate 1/4 of a burger, a pickle, a strawberry, and snuck a taste of some homemade spinach and artichoke dip. Everything went down okay and wow was it good to taste beef again! I realize I shouldn't have jumped the gun without the OK from the dietitian, but at least I didn't get sick.
That's it for now. 8 pounds to the big 100lb weight loss mark. Unbelievable.
She finally did it!
Jun 23, 2007
On 6/21 my nearly 70 yr old mother underwent a full facelift and eyelid something or other. She is doing fantastic! The biggest wimp with needles and swallowing pills...and she actually did it! I'm so proud of her. She still maintains that it was MY courage to go through with WLS that gave her the strength and motivation to do something for herself that she's been wanting for years. I can't even describe how happy that makes me feel!
I'm down 90 pounds and feeling really good about myself lately. Aside from the hoover dam-like period I'm having right now, all is good. I actually wore a pair of SKINNY jeans from The Gap in a size 20 yesterday and they looked great! I'm just past my halfway mark and eager to keep the momentum up. I know it'll slow a little, but dammit! I'm gonna work for it!
It's funny how when things are going bad, a domino effect seems to help the negativity filter through other aspects of your life. When it rains it pours, right? Well now that one of my biggest burdens and concerns is turning into a success story, other areas of my life don't seem so bad.
How Mom Made Me Smile
May 15, 2007
As of yesterday I'm down 60 pounds. Geezus!
While I love wearing a smaller size, clothing is still a battle in the morning. I may need to hit up Walmart and Target for some cheap-o clothes to get me through the underrepresented sizes in my closet lol
My mother will be 70 in December and she has been wanting a facelift for a long while. The other day I went with her for a consultation with a plastic surgeon. After the appointment she told me she'd been so scared to undergo the procedure for years and that my bravery in having WLS gave her the courage to go through with it. That made me feel awesome!
Mental note: Add some updated photographs to my profile!
While I love wearing a smaller size, clothing is still a battle in the morning. I may need to hit up Walmart and Target for some cheap-o clothes to get me through the underrepresented sizes in my closet lol
My mother will be 70 in December and she has been wanting a facelift for a long while. The other day I went with her for a consultation with a plastic surgeon. After the appointment she told me she'd been so scared to undergo the procedure for years and that my bravery in having WLS gave her the courage to go through with it. That made me feel awesome!
Mental note: Add some updated photographs to my profile!
Still Truckin'
Apr 25, 2007
I stalled a bit the past 2 weeks. From my highest weight I'm down 50 pounds - 37 pounds from the day of surgery. I must be losing inches during this stall because I'm suddenly in-between sizes and nothing fits right!
It's incredible to think that before surgery I could EASILY eat a full serving of fajitas by myself. Not to mention a ton of chips and salsa beforehand. And anywhere between 2-4 cokes to boot. Now I'm getting 4 meals out of one order of fajitas. Amazing!
I need to be walking more, but all else is going well. Seven weeks out and so far so good!
It's incredible to think that before surgery I could EASILY eat a full serving of fajitas by myself. Not to mention a ton of chips and salsa beforehand. And anywhere between 2-4 cokes to boot. Now I'm getting 4 meals out of one order of fajitas. Amazing!
I need to be walking more, but all else is going well. Seven weeks out and so far so good!
Finally Some Relief!
Apr 09, 2007
So it turns out my pills are getting stuck. It really explains a lot. Now I can stop freaking out about a stricture YAY!
Since I discovered this, everything is going down okay and it's OH so nice to eat more of a variety. I'm down 45 pounds from my highest weight and 32 pounds from the day of surgery. It might even be more since my scale at home is calibrated 4 pounds heavier than the doc's.
Needless to say I'm in good spirits and feeling a little more normal about everything. Except body odor. Which has gotten a little weird lately, but I don't feel like thinking about that right now :P
Since I discovered this, everything is going down okay and it's OH so nice to eat more of a variety. I'm down 45 pounds from my highest weight and 32 pounds from the day of surgery. It might even be more since my scale at home is calibrated 4 pounds heavier than the doc's.
Needless to say I'm in good spirits and feeling a little more normal about everything. Except body odor. Which has gotten a little weird lately, but I don't feel like thinking about that right now :P
Confused and Tired
Apr 06, 2007
Oh, it's been interesting.
The one-month post-op class was eventful. I spent a good portion of it in the bathroom being sick from the lunch I ate earlier in the day. Mental note: don't try shrimp for awhile.
Solid foods will not stay down. I was so excited to get cooked veggies and fruit back into my diet only to find the soft protein diet is about all my pouch will handle right now. It's highly disappointing!
Even the soft protein diet is giving me a hassle. I ate yogurt for breakfast and felt fine. Drank a few sips of water to take my vitamins a half hour later and feel tightening at the base of my throat. What gives?
Grrrrrr!
The one-month post-op class was eventful. I spent a good portion of it in the bathroom being sick from the lunch I ate earlier in the day. Mental note: don't try shrimp for awhile.
Solid foods will not stay down. I was so excited to get cooked veggies and fruit back into my diet only to find the soft protein diet is about all my pouch will handle right now. It's highly disappointing!
Even the soft protein diet is giving me a hassle. I ate yogurt for breakfast and felt fine. Drank a few sips of water to take my vitamins a half hour later and feel tightening at the base of my throat. What gives?
Grrrrrr!
One Month Out
Apr 02, 2007
Today I attend my one month post-op class. I'm excited and nervous! I know that some fruits and vegetables will be added to my diet today and that scares me a little. I'm afraid it'll slow the weight loss. But at the same time my meals will be more "normal" and probably easier to coordinate with less burn-out.
Although I did discover Emeril's Essence seasonings and used them on some shrimp with a little olive oil in a frying pan last night and that was deelish! I'm totally having that again today for lunch.
I'm down 34 pounds and, while I don't feel any lighter, I can tell my clothes fit me differently. This is truely going to be one of the more interesting experiences of my life.
Although I did discover Emeril's Essence seasonings and used them on some shrimp with a little olive oil in a frying pan last night and that was deelish! I'm totally having that again today for lunch.
I'm down 34 pounds and, while I don't feel any lighter, I can tell my clothes fit me differently. This is truely going to be one of the more interesting experiences of my life.
About Me
Phoenix, AZ
Location
29.5
BMI
Surgery
03/07/2007
Surgery Date
Feb 26, 2007
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