Sptoss
August 27, 2007...233.5 pounds
Aug 26, 2007
Last month I said I was able to eat more quantity and variety. Well this past month I was able to eat it faster. Boy not a good combination. It amazes me how easily everything goes down. Actually it scares me. And I know I can overeat. And unfortunately for the last few nights I found myself grazing. It was on healthful stuff, but it's the habit that I don't want to re-create. Healthful or not, if it's part of the planned meals for the day, skip it. So that being said I feel that I am now working along with my surgery to attain weight loss. Up till now I felt like I was an onlooker.
I have started to make an effort to get out and walk. Only 30 minutes a couple of times a week. I still go to the grocery store or Wal-Mart, 2-3 times a week, and walk, or should I say stroll, the aisles. And I still go to the pool at the "Y" 3-4 times a week and float around with my pool buddies. I also do some water walking and sometimes (rarely) stay for the water aerobics class.
I am still off insulin. So happy about that. Clothes are literally sliding off of me. I go through my closet about twice a month to sort out the stuff that is too small or big. Sometimes I have put something aside to wear later because it is just a bit too small only to go back to it a couple of weeks later and it is too big....lol...love that. I think that is one of my favorite parts of this journey.
I no longer need my seatbelt extender in my car. I am so happy about that. And now in other peoples cars I will be able to buckle up. We vacationed in California this month. On the plane I still used my extender, but I could have gone without. It was more comfortable with it, more wiggle room. I was able to walk for about 4 1/2 hours straight in San Francisco. I must admit at the end I was in pain, but I walked. I was thrilled. Before surgery, I couldn't go from the car to the grocery store. WOW Life is better every day. I love WLS
July 26, 2007...249 pounds
Jul 28, 2007
I still am not exercising like I should be. I still go the "Y" and do some water aerobics and water walking 3-4 times a week. But I need to get in some weight bearing exercise. The problem is that I just found out that I have osteopenia (early stage of osteoperosis) and I have 3 fractures in my left foot (ouch) so......no weight bearing stuff right now. But I guess that is no excuse for not doing any upper body exercises. Hopefully by the next time I post I will be doing some more to help me build strong bones and some muscles.
My meds are changing almost as fast as I rewrite my list for my wallet. I am no longer on any insulin...ever. Yippee!! Only on one oral med for diabetes. One of my bp meds is cut in half, and one of my cholesterol meds..gone!! Of course it seems as fast as one is eliminated another (either med or supplement) takes it place. But it is all good because I feel GREAT!!
My clothes are really starting to fall off. But to tell the truth, I still love to put on the big old shirts and pants, just to experience how easily the pants go on and to feel how big the shirts are. A unique feeling for me, there is not much readily availabe bigger than a 5X tops or 30/32 pants, so I was squeezed into them. I used to get tired trying to pull up those darned pants. Whew...out of breath!! I had to rest for a few minutes after I finally got them up. Now some of the 2X's fit. I love it. And I love WLS!!
June 26, 2007...264 pounds
Jun 26, 2007
I am no longer using my cpap machine. I stopped about 3 weeks ago. Boy it is soooo nice to sleep however I want, side, back, belly....whatever and not have to worry about the hissing mask. LOL Don't get me wrong, I loved my cpap (I know everyone else hates them, but I truly couldn't breathe without it) but I am feeling as free as a bird in my bed. LOL We are traveling to my home state (Massachusetts) for the 1st week of July. We have a family picnic to attend and of course all of the 4th festivities. I am not worried about food, I am bringing everything I need, I am prepared. (Just like a boy scout!!) Anyway I will be seeing a lot of people that have not seen me since I've had my surgery, gosh I hope they notice. You know what I mean...big is big...and I am still big. Well it's ok, because I know they will notice when I go home for Christmas.
Everything is easier. Walking, sleeping, bending, stairs, shopping, driving, bathing, peeing and pooping and all that goes with it. LOL I am actually beginning to feel normal in my everyday activities. That is a good thing.
I am going to work on a new picture for my avator, I used the worst pic of me ever taken. I figured that I needed to remember how I really looked the week before my surgery. I looked like I would have exploded if you poked me with a pin .
My journey back to life!
May 06, 2007
June 2004-January 7, 2005
I called Dr. O'Malley's office and made and appointment to begin the process. I went through the entire process and got a surgery date for February 4, 2005. Unfortunately four weeks before my surgery, I backed out. I thought for sure I could do it myself, after meeting with the nut for my required appointments. It all seemed so easy.
January 10, 2005
306 pounds... I started a low carb diet today. Doing all the right things. Smaller portions. No after supper snacking. Drinking lots of water.
January 11-June 19, 2005
250 pounds...I worked the diet and lost 56 pounds
June 20, 2005-June 20, 2006
330 pounds...of course the "diet" ended and I gained it all back plus 26 extra pounds. I made my second call to Dr. O'Malley's office and made an appointment to start all over again.
July27, 2006
I had my informational seminar today. All the same info as last time. I need to see the nut 2 times and have a psych appointment.
March 26, 2007
324 pounds...I made it this time. Surgery today @ 7:00 AM was uneventful. I woke in the recovery room, and man was I happy to be alive. I felt like I had to pee, and thought to myself...that can't be, I am sure I am catherized...so I let it go. And I felt my butt getting wet. So I looked at the nurse and said "I think I just wet the bed". And she said "you sure did". And I thought "not a very good start" lol. The next time I woke I was in my room and my DH was standing over me, and I asked "Do I look thinner?" Funny now, I can't remember what he said. The nurse asked if I had pain and I said yes. Medication went into my IV. From that moment on, every 4 hours I called for pain med whether I needed it or not. I was pain free for my entire hospital stay. I had no drains. I felt so lucky for that. I was up walking that afternoon. I walked every 2 hours (waking hours that is). I had nothing to drink Monday just those sponges on a stick that could be dipped in water and swished around my mouth. Not too bad. Fortunately I had my lip stuff. And my DH put it on me every 30 mins or so. Tuesday they brought me 1 oz of water. I had to make it last for 1/2 an hour. Then I was trusted to sip one ounce every hour. At 5PM I got supper...Cozy Shack no sugar added vanilly pudding. It was delicious. Had the same thing for breakfast on Wed. And then I got to go home.
March 28, 2007
317 pounds...Down 7 pounds...I was discharged today. I was sent home with Vicodin. I was also told to eliminate my Metformin and Actos and Lantis. Humulog only if needed. Also eliminated my Lasix (sp) water pill. Not too shabby. I had no pain at all today. But at bed time I took 2 Vicodin "just in case".
April 2, 2007
304.5...Down 19.5 pounds...I had my staples removed today. I took a couple of Vicodin "just in case". This was only the 2nd time I took any pain medication since I left the hospital. I saw the PA and she said everything is fine. When she asked if I had any pain, I said no. I have not dumped, have not experienced any nausea, or anything. I asked her if she could check to make sure that he really did the surgery, because I don't feel any different except for the 5 little boo boos. I have no trouble getting in all of my water and protein. I feel so lucky.
April 12, 2007
298.5...down 25.5 pounds...Woo hoo, out of the 300s, FOREVER!! What a great feeling. Just knowing that I will never be seeing that nasty number again.
April 26, 2007
292...down 32 pounds...One month today. It really is silly to say that I feel great and look sooooo much better, when I still weigh almost 300 pounds. But it is true. I DO feel fabulous. Hitting 292 on the way up didn't feel good at all. But what a difference, kissing it good-bye on the way down.
May 26, 2007
276...down 48 pounds...Two months today. I was hoping for more. But I am still very happy. I am losing about 3 pounds a week. It doesn't seem like much, but it is consistant. And the great part about it is.....I know every month I will be less than the month before.
I received the results of my labs yesterday. Anemia, B12 deficiency, and osteopenia. A little extra iron, should take care of the first two. And I will go for a bone density for the other. I am sure the osteopenia has nothing to do with WLS. I suspect I must have had it for a while. Will check and see.
Over all I feel fabulous. I still feel as if I never had surgery. I have tolerated every food I have tried. I think the only things I haven't tried yet are steak and sugar. Steak I will try very soon, and sugar does not interest me.....yet. I still have not dumped, and am not looking forward to it. So sugar is really on the bottom of my "things to try" list. (had steak this afternoon, 2 oz on the grill, with salad...delish...no problem, woo hoo)
