It's week #11 and I'm down 54 lbs since the start of my gastric bypass surgery journey. I lost 2 lbs this week, and feel great!
I am now 16 pounds away from numbers that I haven't seen since my freshman year in high school.
I went to my regular doctor today for a follow-up appointment. I love that I had no apprehensions about hopping up on the scale. I will admit, in the past- I would even go as far as cancelling or rescheduling an appt for fear of the scale. Not any more!
Tomorrow starts the best year in my 20s ;o) happy 54!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Random Things in my Shrinking Head ;o)
1. My wedding rings are getting big. Doesn't that mean I get knew ones? ;o)
2. It's fun to see family & friends I haven't seen since my surgery-- my favorite response yesterday was "Dang. Look at you!"
3. I feel the same way about chicken that she does.
4. Size 14/16 never felt so good!
5. I believe I've lost 30 lbs in my legs, and 20 pounds in my shoulders & chin.
6. Insomnia. It's bad. I probably should be looking for a 3rd shift job.
7. Two words: Tzatziki Sauce. Oh my dang :o)
8. I'm so ready to retire my baggy size 24 Winter clothes! Go away snow!
9. People are nicer when you're thinner.
10. I am craving salads. Lettuce isn't working though.
11. Favorite 'new' foods: Tzatziki Sauce. Pineapple. Special K Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Meal Bars. Shrimp.
12. "Hello There, Mr. Collar Bones!"
2. It's fun to see family & friends I haven't seen since my surgery-- my favorite response yesterday was "Dang. Look at you!"
3. I feel the same way about chicken that she does.
4. Size 14/16 never felt so good!
5. I believe I've lost 30 lbs in my legs, and 20 pounds in my shoulders & chin.
6. Insomnia. It's bad. I probably should be looking for a 3rd shift job.
7. Two words: Tzatziki Sauce. Oh my dang :o)
8. I'm so ready to retire my baggy size 24 Winter clothes! Go away snow!
9. People are nicer when you're thinner.
10. I am craving salads. Lettuce isn't working though.
11. Favorite 'new' foods: Tzatziki Sauce. Pineapple. Special K Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Meal Bars. Shrimp.
12. "Hello There, Mr. Collar Bones!"
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Week 10 Post Op-- Weigh In
Weighed in this morning... and the scale is still going down :o)
Lost another -1.4 lbs this week. You can see a tread with my weight loss. Down a pound or so a week, then I drop some bigger numbers. I'm down a total of 52 pounds since I began my WLS Journey back in October 2010.
Right now I'm off to Spin Class! have you ever sat on one of those hard banana shaped seats for an hour? When you're done, you feel like you have a permanent rock thong stuck in your crack :o)
Happy Week 10!
Lost another -1.4 lbs this week. You can see a tread with my weight loss. Down a pound or so a week, then I drop some bigger numbers. I'm down a total of 52 pounds since I began my WLS Journey back in October 2010.
Right now I'm off to Spin Class! have you ever sat on one of those hard banana shaped seats for an hour? When you're done, you feel like you have a permanent rock thong stuck in your crack :o)
Happy Week 10!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Week 9 Post-Op Weigh In
Wow what a week this has been!
I am now the proud Aunt to the most PRECIOUS little girl in the world. Miss Carly Kate was born late Tuesday night, on March 15th. I'm sure Mommy Renea will be posting more about this sweet Miracle sometime soon :o)
On to the scale... I wasn't surprised to see that the scale didn't move this week. That's right- 0 pounds-- zippo. The past 2 weeks though, I lost 10.6 pounds. That's a bit crazy. But I know that I haven't been as diligent this week in getting in my protein and water. I have to make a conscious effort to do that. Also, I haven't been getting in much fiber, Benefiber, or ground Flaxseed. With all the cheese I've been eating-- well, let's just say that things aren't moving regularly like they should.
I've averaged over -5.6 pounds lost each week here at week 9. My Mom was so sweet and took me shopping on Tuesday. (I love her by the way!) I've lost 5 pant sizes in 9 weeks... although I noticed most of it was in my legs! But I actually bought several XL shirts (down from a 3x). {Old size vs NEW size above!} I'm looking forward to the time when I can shop in the normal women's section. One thing's for sure, if you don't shop at Lane Bryant... a lot of the clothes look old lady-ish in the big women's section.
Right now foods are trial and error. I've noticed more error here lately, but that's not a bad thing. One day a food will be fine, then the next day it won't stay down. It's the strangest thing, but it's very common and normal for RNY patients. When something doesn't agree with me now, it's painful. The best way I can describe it... it feels like you have a ping pong ball sitting at the bottom of your throat OR your stomach feels like it's trying to turn itself inside out. This doesn't happen often but when it does, oh me. Rich knows when I say 'bathroom', he moves out of the way ;o)
Some of my favorite food staples at 9 weeks post op:
Ground Beef (meatballs, meatloaf, hamburger patties)
Turkey Pepperoni
Laughing Cow cheese wedges (my fav is Garlic & Herb)
Cheese cubes
Seedless Hothouse Cucumbers (love this spread with laughing cow)
Soy Nuts
Protein Bars (low sugar - mostly Kashi & Snickers Marathon)
Eggs (fried in Pam & deviled eggs)
Fish (baked fillets of most kinds)
Tuna Salad
Skim MILK (I love this stuff!)
Chili (I make big batches at a time)
Broccoli (tender) in light cheese sauce
Peaches
Kashi Go Lean Cereal
Beans Beans (taste like fruit, the more you eat... the more you SMILE!)
things I avoid like the plague:
chicken :o( bread, pasta, rice, peanut butter, nuts, popcorn, chips, coconut, tough meats, stringy meats, hot dogs, fried foods, bologna, pastries, pies, cookies, junk food
I am now the proud Aunt to the most PRECIOUS little girl in the world. Miss Carly Kate was born late Tuesday night, on March 15th. I'm sure Mommy Renea will be posting more about this sweet Miracle sometime soon :o)
On to the scale... I wasn't surprised to see that the scale didn't move this week. That's right- 0 pounds-- zippo. The past 2 weeks though, I lost 10.6 pounds. That's a bit crazy. But I know that I haven't been as diligent this week in getting in my protein and water. I have to make a conscious effort to do that. Also, I haven't been getting in much fiber, Benefiber, or ground Flaxseed. With all the cheese I've been eating-- well, let's just say that things aren't moving regularly like they should.
I've averaged over -5.6 pounds lost each week here at week 9. My Mom was so sweet and took me shopping on Tuesday. (I love her by the way!) I've lost 5 pant sizes in 9 weeks... although I noticed most of it was in my legs! But I actually bought several XL shirts (down from a 3x). {Old size vs NEW size above!} I'm looking forward to the time when I can shop in the normal women's section. One thing's for sure, if you don't shop at Lane Bryant... a lot of the clothes look old lady-ish in the big women's section.
Right now foods are trial and error. I've noticed more error here lately, but that's not a bad thing. One day a food will be fine, then the next day it won't stay down. It's the strangest thing, but it's very common and normal for RNY patients. When something doesn't agree with me now, it's painful. The best way I can describe it... it feels like you have a ping pong ball sitting at the bottom of your throat OR your stomach feels like it's trying to turn itself inside out. This doesn't happen often but when it does, oh me. Rich knows when I say 'bathroom', he moves out of the way ;o)
Some of my favorite food staples at 9 weeks post op:
Ground Beef (meatballs, meatloaf, hamburger patties)
Turkey Pepperoni
Laughing Cow cheese wedges (my fav is Garlic & Herb)
Cheese cubes
Seedless Hothouse Cucumbers (love this spread with laughing cow)
Soy Nuts
Protein Bars (low sugar - mostly Kashi & Snickers Marathon)
Eggs (fried in Pam & deviled eggs)
Fish (baked fillets of most kinds)
Tuna Salad
Skim MILK (I love this stuff!)
Chili (I make big batches at a time)
Broccoli (tender) in light cheese sauce
Peaches
Kashi Go Lean Cereal
Beans Beans (taste like fruit, the more you eat... the more you SMILE!)
things I avoid like the plague:
chicken :o( bread, pasta, rice, peanut butter, nuts, popcorn, chips, coconut, tough meats, stringy meats, hot dogs, fried foods, bologna, pastries, pies, cookies, junk food
Saturday, March 12, 2011
GOODBYE 50!
I'm doing the happy dance this week!
Today is officially my 2 month post-op anniversary -- 3/12/11
and I have lost a total of -50.6 pounds since the start of this process.
FIFTY. Dang.
Mom asked me last night if I could tell that I'd lost that much. Not really. My clothes don't fit now, but like many WLS people... it's as if my brain hasn't caught up to what my body is doing.
My energy is great now! I noticed it had fully come back and exploded about 2-3 weeks ago.
As with the last post, I think it will be a continual battle with head hunger and emotional eating just because it's such a habit. Thankfully, I don't have too many cravings right now but I know that this is primarily due to the fact that I am not eating foods that promote cravings like rice, bread, pasta, simple carbs. My goal is to eat these in extreme moderation now that I'm post-op. It comes down to the fact that I can't eat the same things I did before and expect to get to my healthy goal weight and stay there.
So for now... CHEERS! Farewell to 50 pounds! Before & present pics coming soon ;o)
Today is officially my 2 month post-op anniversary -- 3/12/11
and I have lost a total of -50.6 pounds since the start of this process.
FIFTY. Dang.
Mom asked me last night if I could tell that I'd lost that much. Not really. My clothes don't fit now, but like many WLS people... it's as if my brain hasn't caught up to what my body is doing.
My energy is great now! I noticed it had fully come back and exploded about 2-3 weeks ago.
As with the last post, I think it will be a continual battle with head hunger and emotional eating just because it's such a habit. Thankfully, I don't have too many cravings right now but I know that this is primarily due to the fact that I am not eating foods that promote cravings like rice, bread, pasta, simple carbs. My goal is to eat these in extreme moderation now that I'm post-op. It comes down to the fact that I can't eat the same things I did before and expect to get to my healthy goal weight and stay there.
So for now... CHEERS! Farewell to 50 pounds! Before & present pics coming soon ;o)
Friday, March 4, 2011
Head Monster
I've learned a lot this week. These days I learn a lot about myself each week as I continue each day with this new lifestyle of eating and exercising.
This week though, it was all about head hunger (aka: emotional eating.) Here's the thing, they "fixed" my stomach... but my head, well... it's still messed up ;o)
This week I found myself craving food. Not just any food mind you. Junk food. Salty Food. Carbs. All the stuff that I can't have. Even fast food. (I have had no desire for anything fast food in over 2 months. The thought of the grease and fat makes me gag. Strange, huh?!)
But this week, I found myself getting wrapped up in life and forgetting to eat. Mind you-- I am not hungry, so I have to force myself to eat right now. Before surgery, my hardest time was at night and when I'm alone. Well that head monster reared it's ugly head this week. I found myself going to the refrigerator and just standing there, staring at it. Do you ever do that? ;o)
Yesterday was the worst. I stopped and got Richard some lunch. Truthfully, I stopped to get me some mashed potatoes (pre-surgery comfort food which I'm not suppose to have) and felt guilty so I rationalized it with 'I'm getting Rich lunch.'
With his sweet tea sitting beside me in the car... wasn't even thinking... took a HUGE gulp of it. Before I could even get the whole gulp down, I realized what I did. PANIC MODE!
Images of an hour long dumping syndrome started playing out in my head. What was I thinking?! Thankfully I did not have any side effects (this time), but it got my attention. I was eating (and drinking) out of pure emotions.
I cannot and will not fall back into these old habits. So for the next few weeks, I WILL tame this head monster. It will not defeat me!
This week though, it was all about head hunger (aka: emotional eating.) Here's the thing, they "fixed" my stomach... but my head, well... it's still messed up ;o)
This week I found myself craving food. Not just any food mind you. Junk food. Salty Food. Carbs. All the stuff that I can't have. Even fast food. (I have had no desire for anything fast food in over 2 months. The thought of the grease and fat makes me gag. Strange, huh?!)
But this week, I found myself getting wrapped up in life and forgetting to eat. Mind you-- I am not hungry, so I have to force myself to eat right now. Before surgery, my hardest time was at night and when I'm alone. Well that head monster reared it's ugly head this week. I found myself going to the refrigerator and just standing there, staring at it. Do you ever do that? ;o)
Yesterday was the worst. I stopped and got Richard some lunch. Truthfully, I stopped to get me some mashed potatoes (pre-surgery comfort food which I'm not suppose to have) and felt guilty so I rationalized it with 'I'm getting Rich lunch.'
With his sweet tea sitting beside me in the car... wasn't even thinking... took a HUGE gulp of it. Before I could even get the whole gulp down, I realized what I did. PANIC MODE!
Images of an hour long dumping syndrome started playing out in my head. What was I thinking?! Thankfully I did not have any side effects (this time), but it got my attention. I was eating (and drinking) out of pure emotions.
I cannot and will not fall back into these old habits. So for the next few weeks, I WILL tame this head monster. It will not defeat me!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Week 7 Post Op- Weigh In
Happy Week 7
It's hard to believe it's been 7 weeks since my gastric bypass surgery. Over the last 2 weeks in particular, I can tell a huge difference in my energy level and stamina. I feel like the old me... only better and lighter ;o)
Week 7 weigh in results blew my mind today! I lost 5.8 lbs this week. FIVE point EIGHT. Seriously unreal!
I started working out last week (besides just walking a couple days a week). Now most days of the week, I've been hitting the gym... doing the treadmill, bike, and weights. And I'm also going to a few classes in the evening just for the fun of it with a girlfriend.
The video camera thing is still not working for me, so I thought I'd post a before and present shot for ya...
this is me at the start of the surgery process back in November 2010:
this is an improv picture of me (and Charlie) taken yesterday - March 1st, 2011 - 45.8 lbs lost (7 weeks after surgery):
PS: I weigh less today than I did when I graduated High School in 2000 :o) happy day!
It's hard to believe it's been 7 weeks since my gastric bypass surgery. Over the last 2 weeks in particular, I can tell a huge difference in my energy level and stamina. I feel like the old me... only better and lighter ;o)
Week 7 weigh in results blew my mind today! I lost 5.8 lbs this week. FIVE point EIGHT. Seriously unreal!
I started working out last week (besides just walking a couple days a week). Now most days of the week, I've been hitting the gym... doing the treadmill, bike, and weights. And I'm also going to a few classes in the evening just for the fun of it with a girlfriend.
The video camera thing is still not working for me, so I thought I'd post a before and present shot for ya...
this is me at the start of the surgery process back in November 2010:
this is an improv picture of me (and Charlie) taken yesterday - March 1st, 2011 - 45.8 lbs lost (7 weeks after surgery):
PS: I weigh less today than I did when I graduated High School in 2000 :o) happy day!
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