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8 months

Nov 04, 2009

Nothing new to share. Well I did get a new job! First time I'll be working in 10 years. I'm working in the ER at our local hospital and I'm excited and nervous about it.

Starting weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Monday June 2                                weight 282 -14
Monday July 6                                 weight 274 -8
Monday August 2                             weight 263 -11
Monday September 7                       weight 255 -8
Monday October 5                           weight 248 -7
Monday November 2                         weight 240 -8
Total weight loss...123
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7 months

Oct 09, 2009

I just returned from Disney during which I celebrated my 12 year anniversary, my 41 birthday and my 7 month rebirth. It was the best vacation of my life. I ate healthy all week and it didn't bother me one bit to not indulge in the junk. I was proud and happy to turn my head at it. I walked for miles without stopping. I was never out of breath and I had tons of energy. Nothing much has changed with the exception that my weight loss is beginning to slow down. I knew that would happen, so I'm not bothered by it. I have my next  check up on Oct 20, so I will update then. Much love and blessings to all....

Starting weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Monday June 2                                weight 282 -14
Monday July 6                                 weight 274 -8
Monday August 2                             weight 263 -11
Monday September 7                       weight 255 -8
Monday October 5                           weight 248 -7
total weight loss 115
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6 months

Sep 08, 2009

Well today is the first day of school for my kids. I did something I haven't done in the 5 years since my daughter started, I WALKED them 2 blocks to the busstop instead of driving. I know sounds like a small thing, but for me, it's not. Also I actually did one full mile on my treadmill. It felt awesome! Again a small thing for some, but for me HUGE. I am down to a solid size 18 and an XL tshirts. Wow what a feeling. We're leaving for Disney in 2 weeks and I'm looking forward to walking without stopping all the time and not being the fattest person there. I know it sounds selfish, but we've been going every year for 10 years and I've always sat on the sidelines watching as the "thin" moms skipped on by. Maybe this year, I can have more energy and enjoy myself more. Food is not an issue for me anymore. I eat grilled chicken and steamed veggies almost every night for dinner. My lunch and breakfast is pretty normal too. My calorie intake is now up to almost 1,000. calories a day. Some days are a bit less, but most are now 1,000. My surgeon wants me at 1,200, so I'm making progress. Thanks for reading and I pray for everyones success and future happiness...

weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Monday June 2                                weight 282 -14
Monday July 6                                 weight 274 -8
Monday August 2                             weight 263 -11
Monday September 7                       weight 255 -8
total weight loss 108
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5 months post-op

Aug 03, 2009

Things are going very well. I am feeling awesome and eating well. I am now addicted to fruits and veggies. What a good addiction to have now, lol. I love nectarines, grapes, bananas, strawberries and blueberries. I eat them every day. I also eat tons of veggies, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, I snack on these. It really helps to curb my appetite. I still stay away from most meat. With the exception of some lunchmeat. So I really have to bulk up my protein in other ways, such as beans, fish and eggs. The biggest satisfaction is smaller clothes. I went from a size 28-30 to a size 18-20 top and 22 pants. It's amazing. I am actually buying clothes in regular stores and wow, it's very hard to get used too. I'm not used to it walking into a store and buying things that fit right off the rack. And boy, it's so much cheaper! Lol
Beginning of process                       weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Monday June 2                                weight 282 -14
Monday July 6                                 weight 274 -8
Monday August 2                             weight 263 -11
total weight loss     100lbs
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4 months

Jul 06, 2009

Wow what a difference a month makes. I feel normal again. I haven't vomitted in over 3 weeks and I'm able to eat more normal meals. I avoid carbs as much as possible, but I don't deny myself a treat once in a while. For example at a picnic last week, I had a very small slice of cake. I was only able to eat 3 bites, but it satisfied me. All in all things are okay. No complaints!

Beginning of process                       weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Monday June 2                                weight 282 -14
Monday July 6                                 weight 274 -8
Total weight loss...........89lbs
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3 months

Jun 02, 2009

It's been three months today since my surgery. I am getting better slowly but surely. The one thing I have learned the hard way is how important it is to eat, take your vitamins and drink lots of water. I've had black out spells all from not eating properly and not getting enough fluids. It's no fun. Other than that, things are getting better. I have been able to eat ground beef, ham (lunch meat kind), some rotisserie chicken and a little bit of lettuce. I have my appt with my surgeon this month for bloodwork follow up, so we'll see how that goes!

Beginning of process                       weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Monday June 2                                weight 282 -14
Total weight loss...........81lbs

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Two Months

May 06, 2009

This last month has been tough for me. I've had bad menstrual problems and in turn it's made me sick and tired, (literally). Well I think I'm back on track now. Saw my gyno and she said she's very familiar with women having irregular periods after gastric bypass. She put me on massive doses of hormones for the next 2 months to straighten things out.
With that said, nothing much has changed in the eating department. I've transitioned to solids, well I was supposed to have. Not working for me. I'm still on soft foods. I can't handle the solids yet. It's ok with me, I just want to get my protein in. So after a minor blip, hopefully I'm back on track!

Beginning of process                       weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11
Monday May 4                                 weight 296 -15
Total weight loss...........67lbs
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Worrying...

May 04, 2009

Well I'm going on two weeks with my period. This sucks. I finally bit the bullet and made and appt with my gyno tomorrow morning. I hate going because I'm such a worry wart. Everyone reassures me that many women have irregular cycles after surgery, but two weeks with a period can't be good for me. I feel tired and weak and just really depressed. I'm trying to think positive, but I'm too down. I hate this.
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A few thoughts...

Apr 28, 2009

I'm almost 2 months out. I won't discuss my weight loss yet, as I promised myself I would only do that once a month. Ok so here are some things that are on my mind.
I hate my arms. They're fat and they always have been. I look like a football player. I hope to God they shrink some.
I really wish they would tell you that your period will be irregular and messy and downright disgusting. I haven't had mine since surgery so it's been almost 2 months. I got it this week and OMG gross is all I'm going to say. I hear it's common to have issues with your cycle after surgery, but still, this sucks.
I'm enjoying fitting into some clothes I haven't worn in a while. It's nice.
I actually wore 3 inch heels and danced in them for 3 hours without hurting!! I haven't worn high heels like that in a loooooooong time.
My skin is better, at least to me it is.
I have more energy and more "get up and go".
I'm adjusting better to certain foods. I chopped up tomato and put it in my chicken salad. I actually ate it and it stayed down. That was good.
I had sugar free ice cream last night on a cone. Yum.
Still won't touch salad yet, it scares me.
Everyone keeps asking me how I feel. I don't quite know how to answer that yet.  I mean I have good days and I have bad days. The good news is, the good is outweighing the bad.
That's all for now!
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One month

Apr 03, 2009

Wow, what a difference a month makes. Since my surgery I am down 26lbs, for a total of 48lbs. I have my ups and downs trying to figure out what I can and cannot eat. Everything is trial and error. Basically I stick with what I know will work. Cottage cheese, egg beaters, tuna and yogurt. For a sweet snack I have sugar free ice pops. I've tried some weight watchers thin sliced wheat bread. I can handle it if I take small bites and chew chew chew. Meats are pretty much out. I've tried and it's not a pretty outcome. I tried a tomato and that didn't work either. Oh well. My mood is much better, I'm feeling a little more positive. The one thing I am so happy about is I'm never hungry. It's amazing how that works. I used to be starving all the time, now I couldn't care less about food. Sure hope it stays this way!

Beginning of process                       weight 363
Monday March 2 Surgery day.......    weight 341  -22
Wednesday March 4 Check out......... weight 352 +11
Friday March 6.........                        weight 334. -18
Sunday March 8......                         weight 331  - 3
Wednesday March 11......                  weight 328  -3
Monday March 16                            weight 323 -5
Monday March 23                            weight 322 -1
Monday April 13                              weight 311 -11

Total weight loss...........51lbs
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About Me
toms river, NJ
Location
31.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
03/02/2009
Surgery Date
Sep 15, 2008
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