Dabba Doo X.
Darn Scale!!!!
Apr 03, 2008
I have a love/hate relationship with my scale and now I think it's broke!!!!! I got on it yesterday and it said I weighed 222.5, then a few minutes later I got back on it and it went crazy, like it couldn't find the number and just shut off! It did the same thing today. I guess I need to go and buy a new one..but I think I am going to wait a couple of weeks, so maybe I can break my addiction to the stupid thing!!!
Post - op Day 19
Apr 01, 2008
Well, I am still fighting these allergies, but seem to be doing a little better. I didn't exercise for 3 DAYS!!! Between being out of town, the weather and feeling like crud, but yesterday (since it was too wet to walk) I rode my exercise bike for 30 minutes.
I woke up 2 pounds lighter! That's how it works for me, I might go several days and nothing, then one morning it will be a pound or two. I am averaging about .47 pounds a day, not too bad!
I am finding that this week I am completely exhausted, but I really feel it is from the allergy meds I am taking and the lack of exercise for those 3 days.
I have lost about 4 inches in my bust!!!! Hello, what about my tummy!!!! Wake up body, you are taking from the wrong reserves!!!! Don't get me wrong, I don't mind losing some of my boobs, I just hope I have some left when this is all done. When I was thin, I was a 34 C, Right now I am a 42 DD, So I can afford to lose some, I just don't to wake up and find they are all gone!!!!
I woke up 2 pounds lighter! That's how it works for me, I might go several days and nothing, then one morning it will be a pound or two. I am averaging about .47 pounds a day, not too bad!
I am finding that this week I am completely exhausted, but I really feel it is from the allergy meds I am taking and the lack of exercise for those 3 days.
I have lost about 4 inches in my bust!!!! Hello, what about my tummy!!!! Wake up body, you are taking from the wrong reserves!!!! Don't get me wrong, I don't mind losing some of my boobs, I just hope I have some left when this is all done. When I was thin, I was a 34 C, Right now I am a 42 DD, So I can afford to lose some, I just don't to wake up and find they are all gone!!!!
I feel like Doo-Doo!!!
Mar 30, 2008
I guess my allergies are kicking up because my throat is scratchy and I am now coughing. I hate being sick. I have started taking some Zyrtec so hopefully this will pass soon.
I have not walked in two days. EHHHH! We were out of town and I didn't get to do my daily walking. I can tell a difference in when I exercise and when I don't. I feel alot better when I do!
I have one more week of mushies left, but I have to be honest and say that I have started cheating a little. I am eating soft foods, I just am not pureeing them. I am mashing with a fork or just chewing very well. I just could not take anymore pureed meat. It was gross and a person can only eat so many eggs before they start clucking.
I really hope there is no rain tomorrow so that I can do my walking, if not I will have to ride my recumbant bicycle. I am afraid that it might make my port stitches pull. I guess I will have to try it out and see.
I have 11 more days until my first fill. I can't wait. I am finding that I am full for about 3 hours as long as I mostly protein. If I eat something like potato or veggies then I am starving an hour later. So right now I am eating alot of tuna or salmon salad, scrambled eggs, refried beans, etc. I think tomorrow I will make some noodle-less lasagna. That is pretty good.
I have not walked in two days. EHHHH! We were out of town and I didn't get to do my daily walking. I can tell a difference in when I exercise and when I don't. I feel alot better when I do!
I have one more week of mushies left, but I have to be honest and say that I have started cheating a little. I am eating soft foods, I just am not pureeing them. I am mashing with a fork or just chewing very well. I just could not take anymore pureed meat. It was gross and a person can only eat so many eggs before they start clucking.
I really hope there is no rain tomorrow so that I can do my walking, if not I will have to ride my recumbant bicycle. I am afraid that it might make my port stitches pull. I guess I will have to try it out and see.
I have 11 more days until my first fill. I can't wait. I am finding that I am full for about 3 hours as long as I mostly protein. If I eat something like potato or veggies then I am starving an hour later. So right now I am eating alot of tuna or salmon salad, scrambled eggs, refried beans, etc. I think tomorrow I will make some noodle-less lasagna. That is pretty good.
What is wrong with my HEAD????
Mar 28, 2008
I know it is only nature to want to lose this weight as soon as possible, but I am a reasonable person. I know I didn't get this way overnight and I know I have been this way for 18 years, but why am I so hard on myself? Why does part of me expect this to happen immediately. It's like there are two people living in my head. One is rational and knows this will take time and the other is delusional and wants it NOW!
And why, why, why to I have fight myself every freaking day to go and walk??? Will there ever be a day when I don't try to talk myself out of going? Will there every be a time when I just get up automatically and head outside without trying figure out a way not to go. I feel so pathetic in this area. Why do I allow myself to be this lazy. do normal people have this problem. do they have to struggle with themselves day in and day out?
I am hopeful that one day it will be automatic and I won't think about it..I will just do it. In the mean time I need to get off this computer and start walking out the door.
And why, why, why to I have fight myself every freaking day to go and walk??? Will there ever be a day when I don't try to talk myself out of going? Will there every be a time when I just get up automatically and head outside without trying figure out a way not to go. I feel so pathetic in this area. Why do I allow myself to be this lazy. do normal people have this problem. do they have to struggle with themselves day in and day out?
I am hopeful that one day it will be automatic and I won't think about it..I will just do it. In the mean time I need to get off this computer and start walking out the door.
Day 14 - Post op!
Mar 27, 2008
I can't believe that I am 14 days post-op. It really has gone by quickly. I am still fumbling with eating, but I quess that is expected. I am feeling great with the exception of being a little tired. I don't know if it's from not getting enough protein or the walking or what. I also am not sleeping all that well. I am down a total of 19 since I started my pre-op diet and a total of 7 pounds since surgery. I am one of those crazy people who like instant gradification, so I wish the numbers where higher...but I know that slow is better for my body.
We have a family get together next weekend and I am excited to see if my family can see a difference. On the other hand, I have always hated when people make comments about me losing weight so I need to practice taking that in, accepting it and being happy about it.
On my walk yesterday a friend of mine drove by and stopped to tell me how proud she was of me. That felt really good.
We have a family get together next weekend and I am excited to see if my family can see a difference. On the other hand, I have always hated when people make comments about me losing weight so I need to practice taking that in, accepting it and being happy about it.
On my walk yesterday a friend of mine drove by and stopped to tell me how proud she was of me. That felt really good.
First day back at work!
Mar 25, 2008
Well, yesterday was my first day back to work (I teach preschool), and it went really well. I had a good day. It was a little harder to get in all my water, but I will try harder today. Everyone tells me that they can see a difference in my face and chest area. I can see a little difference also, especially in my nose and chin. My mom said I was getting the family chin back!!
So far, I have had amazing support from friends and family. it sure makes the journey that much easier with their support. I am 25.6 pounds from Onederland! My first mini goal is to be there by the June 10th. that is my husband birthday. I haven't been under 200 pounds since I was pregnant with my oldest daughter who turned 14 yesterday. Why is it that 14 years of obesity seems like a lifetime, but 14 years since the birth of my child seems like it went by in a blink of an eye?
I did very well eating yesterday. I measured everything out so that I knew I was getting the right amounts and I was actually full!! Maybe I was just too busy to think about head hunger yesterday.
When I got home..well lets just say, I barely made it home without having an "accident"! My stomach was hurting and I really didn't feel like walking last night, but my son wanted to go and I didn't have the heart to tell him that I was too lazy to go, so I went. I walked my 2 miles. I hate that I have to force myself to walk some days, but I always feel so proud and good about myself afterwards. It is really nice when one of my kids go with me, because it's one on one time with them. I wish my husband would go, it would be nice to have one on one time with him as well.
I see changes in my family already. both of my kids have lost a few pounds and my husband is eating less. I am proud of all them.
So far, I have had amazing support from friends and family. it sure makes the journey that much easier with their support. I am 25.6 pounds from Onederland! My first mini goal is to be there by the June 10th. that is my husband birthday. I haven't been under 200 pounds since I was pregnant with my oldest daughter who turned 14 yesterday. Why is it that 14 years of obesity seems like a lifetime, but 14 years since the birth of my child seems like it went by in a blink of an eye?
I did very well eating yesterday. I measured everything out so that I knew I was getting the right amounts and I was actually full!! Maybe I was just too busy to think about head hunger yesterday.
When I got home..well lets just say, I barely made it home without having an "accident"! My stomach was hurting and I really didn't feel like walking last night, but my son wanted to go and I didn't have the heart to tell him that I was too lazy to go, so I went. I walked my 2 miles. I hate that I have to force myself to walk some days, but I always feel so proud and good about myself afterwards. It is really nice when one of my kids go with me, because it's one on one time with them. I wish my husband would go, it would be nice to have one on one time with him as well.
I see changes in my family already. both of my kids have lost a few pounds and my husband is eating less. I am proud of all them.
I have some clearity
Mar 24, 2008
After I left the doctor's office, it dawned on me that I didn't ask him about how many calories, etc. So I called and his office staff told me to get between 600-800 a day and not worry about how many carbs and fat grams I am getting in this stage. They said to concentrate on getting the protein. I don't know why, but this has been such a relief to find out. Today has gone a lot better then yesterday, except i don't have near enough calories. i am about 200 short of the 600, So I guess I will be having a snack later on.
I get to get my first fill on April 10th. I can't wait. I tried to talk him into it today, but he wasn't going for it! I guess he knows better then me, that's why he's the surgeon and I am the patient. I've done really well about getting all my water in today.
I go back to work tomorrow (Preschool) and I am a little nervous about whether or not I can do the eating thing at work, but I going to give it my best!
Okay, I am off to do my walk.
I get to get my first fill on April 10th. I can't wait. I tried to talk him into it today, but he wasn't going for it! I guess he knows better then me, that's why he's the surgeon and I am the patient. I've done really well about getting all my water in today.
I go back to work tomorrow (Preschool) and I am a little nervous about whether or not I can do the eating thing at work, but I going to give it my best!
Okay, I am off to do my walk.
I am totally blowing this mushies thing!
Mar 23, 2008
I guess I got confused, distracted or just hungry, but I thought I was supposed to eat 5-6 times a day and I am supposed to eat 4-5 a day. I have been doing really well as far as calories, but I am getting too much fat intake, between 40-50% of my cal come from fat. But Its from beans and good stuff. I am frustrated because the scale has not moved in a few days! I am walking and eating about 1/3 of what I used to eat and still the scale is not moving. I go back to work tomorrow and I know everyone is going to ask me how much I have lost and when I tell them 4 pounds since surgery 10 days ago, everyone is going to think of me as a failure. I have to admit I am kinda feeling this too. My head tells me different, but my heart is hurting because I want to succeed at this and if this is this hard in the beginning, will I be successful in the end? My head says yes, now I just have to get my heart on the same page!
I go for my follow-up visit today so I will talk to the doctor about it. I feel weird posting questions now, because whenever I ask a question some smart-ass has to make a comment like "didn't your TV doctor tell you anything?" I love my doctor and chose him way before he had a tv show. He is a good man, who cares for his patients and is very successful. The problems/questions I have, have nothing to do with his enabilities, but the fact that I am new to this and have to figure it all out. I have a whole team, doctors (2), nurses, nutrition team, pysch, etc. But like everyone else I post questions here to get a quick answer. I quess that just rubbed me the wrong way!
This is a learning experience and I am just going to have to have a little patience with it.
I go for my follow-up visit today so I will talk to the doctor about it. I feel weird posting questions now, because whenever I ask a question some smart-ass has to make a comment like "didn't your TV doctor tell you anything?" I love my doctor and chose him way before he had a tv show. He is a good man, who cares for his patients and is very successful. The problems/questions I have, have nothing to do with his enabilities, but the fact that I am new to this and have to figure it all out. I have a whole team, doctors (2), nurses, nutrition team, pysch, etc. But like everyone else I post questions here to get a quick answer. I quess that just rubbed me the wrong way!
This is a learning experience and I am just going to have to have a little patience with it.
It's Easter! My first holiday since being banded.
Mar 23, 2008
It didn't turn out as bad I thought it might. I ate pulled pork shoulder, 1 deviled egg and 2 tablespoon of potato salad and 2 tbspn of baked beans. I made sure the I mushed everything very well. It was good and I didn't feel deprived.
I am having a small concern though, I guess all the swelling going away because now I am feeling more hungry, quicker. I have been really struggling with not eating enough for the past week and there is definately room calorie wise to eat more, but I was just hoping that I wouldn't have to go thru the bandster hell that everyone speaks of. I go to see my doctor tomorrow to get the stitches removed, so I will talk to him about it then. I really am not sure how many calories I am supposed to be eating during this mushie phase but right now I am averaging about 700 a day.
I really need to write down a list of question for my surgeon before I forget what I want to ask him.
I am having a small concern though, I guess all the swelling going away because now I am feeling more hungry, quicker. I have been really struggling with not eating enough for the past week and there is definately room calorie wise to eat more, but I was just hoping that I wouldn't have to go thru the bandster hell that everyone speaks of. I go to see my doctor tomorrow to get the stitches removed, so I will talk to him about it then. I really am not sure how many calories I am supposed to be eating during this mushie phase but right now I am averaging about 700 a day.
I really need to write down a list of question for my surgeon before I forget what I want to ask him.
Day 9 - Post Op
Mar 23, 2008
So this is day 9 and I am doing great. I am still only down 4 lbs, but 4lbs in 1 week is alright with me. I have been struggling with my family (husband and kids) to get them to walk with me. Well, today no-one would go with me, so I took my daughter's ipod and I set out on my own. After the first song, I decided I want to walk with God, so I flipped it to the christian channel and God and I walked for 2 miles. It took about 40 minutes. It was very refreshing to walk with God. To give him praise and thanks, to have just one on one time with him. For now on, I will remember that I am not alone, that even when I am physically alone, he is there with me, holding my hand as we walk and talk, as we wave good-bye to the devil that is standing at the short-cut. We laugh at him, because he has no power over us while we are together.
About Me
Crosby, TX
Location
31.3
BMI
Surgery
03/14/2008
Surgery Date
Feb 08, 2008
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