BIG WOW Moment!

Today, I am 7 months post op from my LapBand surgery.....my- how time flies! Last week, I went shopping with a girlfriend and I took a risk by taking size 10's into the dressing room ( I was wearing size 20 in Feb.2007). The 1st skirt I tried on FIT!!!! No problems with the zipper- no sucking in the tummy- IT FIT!!! I was in awe and truly speechless. I got tearful looking in the mirror- just so, so grateful for this gift of WLS and such improved health! I often wonder if Dr Bauman and all the other surgeon's truly know how much they bless and enrich our lives? For all you pre-op folks and those who had surgery this week- My hope is that at 6 or 7 months post op you are as happy and healthy as I am!!! I am blessed..... Thanks for letting me share! Sheila

Wow, that is awesome, Sheila!  Of course I am still in denial, telling myself that this surgery won't work for me.  LOL  God I am SO sick!  Keep reminding me with posts like this one!

Suzanne- You just got to such a bumpy start post op with the re admissions and being NPO for so darn long. I hope with each passing day it gets easier for you and I promise- you will not fail with WLS. I still, frequently remind myself that I DESERVE to be fit and healthy and I have already chosen to leave obesity behind. If that candy bar or ice cream is screaming out my name , I remind myself that I do deserve improved health and not obesity and over time, the mantra has helped resist old habits. Me and my head have lots and lots of chats!  Most days I win......when old habits do win....I just shake it off and keep moving forward. Take care my friend. Are you back to work this week or next? Sheila

I go back to work Oct 2 but just found out on Friday that MetLife is not approving my disability beyond sept 16.  They are such lowlifes!  Meanwhile I can't go back to work since the doc is only releasing me Oct 2.  I will spend all of this coming week battling with MetLife I am sure. I can tell you ONE thing:  I haven't GAINED any weight since July 24th!!  LOL  That is one this I cannot deny!  And eventually it will hit me that I am actually losing weight and it isn't because I was sick.  It is just amazing what goes on in my head!  LOL Good to hear from you!

Congrats Sheila on the size 10. Amazing. You should be the poster girl for lap-band. You really are working that band like it is supposed to be done. What an awesome job you have done with it! I know you feel better and you should also feel quite proud!  Lisa

Way kool, Sheila. You rock! I used to love, love, love shopping. Can't wait to love it again. My hubby on the other hand...LOL xoxo Mare 

That's ok, honey, I'll go shopping with you!

10 dress sizes in 7 months?! Wow! Congrats! Keep up the good work :) Shelly

Sheila, You arae just the person I want to "Talk" to. I'm curious. What's your typical day like for breakfast, lunch and dinner? In other words, where might I be someday. Thanks! Debbie

Debbie- here's a quick outline of a typical day Breakfast  with Designer Whey Choc protein powder and Skinny Cow Choc milk ( 31 grms) or a Detour Protein Bar and a glass of 1% milk ( 23 gms of protein) 1/2 gallon of Crystal Lite Ice Tea -continously drinking through out the day and usually 2 more 16 ounce water bottles Lunch- often leftovers from the night before- today was a 3 ounce piece of steak, then a small banana about 2 hours later ( 16 gms of protein) Snacks- 1 ounce of almonds  ( 6gms of pro.)or Lite Yogurt  ( 5 gms)or 4ounce cottage cheese =11gms( often add Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal to yogurt or cottage cheese for more protein and much needed fiber). 2-3 ounces of prepared tuna salad ( 5-8gms of protein) Frequently will grab a slice of pepper jack cheese for a snack if on the go.... Dinner 4 ounces of fresh fish ( yep- caught this morning) or shrimp or scallops or crab ( chicken usually does NOT do well). Tonight had about 2 ounces of wheat pasta too ( 28gms of protein with fish and pasta). Usually eat a Wendy's small chili once per week for dinner ( I add my own 2% shredded cheese- takes gms of protein to 20-21 range. SF Popsicle tonight for snack and I treat myself to the 100cal bags of popcorn ( chewed carefully and slowly) about twice a week with  thespray I can't belive its not butter Often 4-6 ounce of milk prior to bed ( 4-6gms of protein) As you can see- I have no problem getting enough protein- I usually hit 80-85 gms a day. And that's with my nut's approval.  Hope this helps....It surprises me how easy it is- luckily I love seafood and eat it 3-5 times week! Hope this helps. I ALWAYS eat my protein 1st. Sheila