blueeyedkate04

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Weighing in at 201.6 today...anxious to see onederland again...it's been too long!   I'm crazy busy with work, and am very proud of myself for not soothing my stress level with junk!  Still on crutches, bend is coming way too slow!

July 26, 2008

I'm weighing in at 205.  I'm STILL on crutches....but getting stronger, healing, and starting to bend.  I do have a cane that I use mostly around the house....hopefully I can be crutchless within 2 weeks.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

I am going to see an old friend the beginning of October, and I want to use that as motivation to get losing.  Ironically., a co-worker has also set a goal of losing 25 lbs....my goal by October 3rd...which will put me at 180.   We are going to work together and encourage each other.  She is working out, which I can't do....except PT....but at least I am walking the underwater treadmill for 30 minutes 3 times a week. This friend hasn't seen me since my wedding...at 140lbs., so my gain will still be obvious, but at least I'll feel better about myself!  She loved me at 300, so she doesn't care what size I am!  Our girls weekend will be a good reward for working hard!

June 25, 2008
I am still on crutches and in a straight leg brace.  I am progressing in PT, and it appears this surgery is healing, so another operation may not be necessary.  I am bored and sick of sitting!!  My weight today is 201.8, which means that I am holding well....even have lost a little.  I'm pleased with this, since I'm not getting much exercise!

6/4/08
On May 20th I fell and shattered my knee cap, requiring surgery.  I cannot bend my leg for at least 2 months, and may require more surgery.  I will be in physical therapy for at least 3 months, probably much longer.  I have no idea what my current weight is, but it is probably pretty much maintaining.  I've been trying to watch my snacking since I cannot exercise.  It helps that getting to the kitchen is difficult!  I'm totally bummed that I can't complete my 30 day challenge at Curves, as I was really enjoying it.

I have started the 30 day challenge on Curves to get me started.  I just checked last years post and discovered I am 20 lbs. heavier than June 2007!  I didn't think it was that bad.   So, I guess I need to lose 20 lbs. to fit into last summers' clothes.   My starting weight at Curves was 205.5.

3/16/08

196.8 lbs.

I had surgery on January 30th.  I'm doing quite well, but still have lifting and bending restrictions...and will for a long time.  I start aqua therapy this week.  I've realized that food is my best friend again...not good!  We spend way too much time together!  My dreams of being thinner by summer are going to have a hard time coming to reality if I don't get my butt in gear for longer than a couple days at a time.  I actually bought a size 14 swimsuit yesterday, I'm ashamed to say.  Let's hope next post reports a loss!

1/16/08
I'm at 191.2 today, so I'm doing fine with my weight loss.  I DO need back surgery.  I have a ruptured disc between L5 & S1, and a bulging disc between L3 & L4.   I see the surgeon next week to discuss a surgery plan. Part of my left foot and leg are still numb.  I have to take pain meds a muscle relaxants like clockwork in order to be remotely comfortable.  It sucks.  I am working as much as I can tolerate.  One "good" thing is that I feel like crap...nauseous half the time...so I don't have much of an appetite.  I guess this is my own version of a pouch "reset"! 

Weight wise, I'm on a better track....was at 200.6 to start 2008, now I'm at 194 (today is 1/8/08).  Unfortunately I have injured my back, possibly requiring surgery.  I am playing the waiting game right now.  My MRI was yesterday, so my PCP should be calling me with a plan soon. I am not allowed to do ANYTHING until we get some answers.  My left leg and foot are numb and have been for 4 days now.  When the pain meds wear off, it is hard to predict where the pain will be felt...could be lower back, might be upper leg, maybe lower right leg, could be foot....it's strange and frustrating!  The pain meds make me nauseous...which deters eating at least!!  My exercise goals are going no where though!  I want to do SOMETHING so that if I do need surgery, I will be strong.  I feel like the minimum strength I had is wasting away.

199.2....at least it doesn't start with a 2 anymore!!!  I've started using weight tracker  also, witha goal of 160...that's 40 pounds,and will put me back into a normal BMI for my height.   Yesterday wasn't perfect, but was better than the day before!

This morning the scale read 200.0..my greatest fear realized!!  I have gained 14 pounds in less than 2 months.  I'm so pissed at myself.  I have no one to blame but myself.  I eat sugar continuously, and way too many other carbs too.  Today I am not eating sugar, and not eating between meals.   I have become a big grazer, on on the wrong things too.  My tool is capable of working, I just don't let it.  I'm lockng in my feet and refusing to let the scale climb any higher!!!!