Jane M.
I Can Taste The Century Club
Mar 23, 2005
Well, I'm a 203 lbs this morning. I'm only 2 pounds til the Century Club! This last month I have had to fight for every pound. It's getting tough and I have to be more vigilant about what I put in my mouth. Someone called me skinny last night. I practically spewed my drink across the table at Joe's Crab Shack when I heard That! I'm far from Skinny! It's hard taking compliments and I don't really know why I have a hard time saying thank you. It's tough to see yourself in a different body. I mean I feel different, I know that I have shrunk but it's the mental image of a 300 pound woman that's tough to get out of your head. It will take some time getting used to my new self.
6 month anniversary
Mar 07, 2005
Well, It's been six months since I was wheeled into that operating room and my life was changed forever. I never imagined that I would be enjoying life again. I went from a High of 301 and I'm now down to 208. I'm 7 pounds from the Century Club! Now I can say that I'm a better mom, wife and housekeeper. Mentally & physically I am now at a place where I am no longer in pain. I was a very unhappy individual and everyone around me had to deal with that unhappiness. Now I can do so many things that I thought I'd never be able to do. These are just a few of the little thing which have made a difference:
* Cross my legs when I sit
* Sit in a chair with arms on it
* Get the seatbelt on without struggling to get it clipped
because it wasn't long enough
* Be able to buy things in the misses section at the store
rather than the Plus size dept
* Own pretty underwear and bras
* Run up and down stairs without even thinking about it.
* Play outside with my son an not be tired before I even start.
Also on the plus side is no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, No more GERD, My PCOS has improved dramatically, My joints don't crack everytime I walk or get out of a chair and the best part of all....I have serious energy. I'm talking about cleaning the house in hours rather than a week. I used to have to sit down alot and rest and believe me most of the time I didn't want to get back up again.
I also love exercise. Yep, me a non-exerciser even when I was younger. I was never the athletic type and to be honest I'm clutsy and uncordinated. I go to Curves 5 days a Week and do "Walk Away the Pounds" 2 mile walk 3 days a week and I've recently started Pilates. My husband thinks I've lost my mind because I even do exercises while in the kitchen cooking. I do Push-up while leaning on the handle to the stove. Hey, it's great strength training!
I have had stalls along the way. They are extremely frustrating but I know it's my body playing catch-up. When Your not loosing pounds, check your measurements. You may be surprised that the inches are coming off even though the weight is not. In the end, just keep plugging away and follow your Rules.
Protein First, 64 OZ of Water a Day, Exercise at least 30 minutes everyday and take your vitamins.
If you follow the rules, the weight will come off, I promise. If you go more than 4 weeks without a pound or inch lost, then you are on a Real Plateau. That's when you need to do something to shake things up a bit.
Tips for breaking stalls & plateaus:
*Try eating more calories for three days, then go back to eat less calories for the next three days.
*Cut your carbs back to 25-30 grams Maximum a day for 10 days.
* Drink an Extra 16-32 oz of PURE WATER (NO Tea, crystal light etc. Just plain water)
*Add 20 more grams of dense protein to your diet. Were talking Fish, shrimp, chicken, beef, scallops, lean pork etc. Watch the hidden carbs in cheese, you would be surprised how it adds up.
*Change your exercise routine. I work out at Curves which though I love it, it doesn't change very much. Your body will get used to routine. So I add extra Cardio to burn Fat. There ar lots of Exercise Videos out there and sometimes you can find them very cheap in the clearance rack at WalMart. Also if your doing weight training you may not loose any weight at first because you are replacing your fat with muscle. But that's good, because Muscle helps you burn fat.
*Lastly, don't freak when you stop loosing. I know it's hard not too because our biggest fear is
a) WLS isn't gonna work for me and
b)We have a very real fear of gaining everything back.
Just stick to your rules and it will come off. For some it may be slow and steady and for other it may be 10 pounds in a week and then nothing for 2 weeks. We all loose in our own way and pattern. The thing is once you learn your weight loss pattern, then you know not to fret too much on those weeks you don't loose.
* Cross my legs when I sit
* Sit in a chair with arms on it
* Get the seatbelt on without struggling to get it clipped
because it wasn't long enough
* Be able to buy things in the misses section at the store
rather than the Plus size dept
* Own pretty underwear and bras
* Run up and down stairs without even thinking about it.
* Play outside with my son an not be tired before I even start.
Also on the plus side is no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, No more GERD, My PCOS has improved dramatically, My joints don't crack everytime I walk or get out of a chair and the best part of all....I have serious energy. I'm talking about cleaning the house in hours rather than a week. I used to have to sit down alot and rest and believe me most of the time I didn't want to get back up again.
I also love exercise. Yep, me a non-exerciser even when I was younger. I was never the athletic type and to be honest I'm clutsy and uncordinated. I go to Curves 5 days a Week and do "Walk Away the Pounds" 2 mile walk 3 days a week and I've recently started Pilates. My husband thinks I've lost my mind because I even do exercises while in the kitchen cooking. I do Push-up while leaning on the handle to the stove. Hey, it's great strength training!
I have had stalls along the way. They are extremely frustrating but I know it's my body playing catch-up. When Your not loosing pounds, check your measurements. You may be surprised that the inches are coming off even though the weight is not. In the end, just keep plugging away and follow your Rules.
Protein First, 64 OZ of Water a Day, Exercise at least 30 minutes everyday and take your vitamins.
If you follow the rules, the weight will come off, I promise. If you go more than 4 weeks without a pound or inch lost, then you are on a Real Plateau. That's when you need to do something to shake things up a bit.
Tips for breaking stalls & plateaus:
*Try eating more calories for three days, then go back to eat less calories for the next three days.
*Cut your carbs back to 25-30 grams Maximum a day for 10 days.
* Drink an Extra 16-32 oz of PURE WATER (NO Tea, crystal light etc. Just plain water)
*Add 20 more grams of dense protein to your diet. Were talking Fish, shrimp, chicken, beef, scallops, lean pork etc. Watch the hidden carbs in cheese, you would be surprised how it adds up.
*Change your exercise routine. I work out at Curves which though I love it, it doesn't change very much. Your body will get used to routine. So I add extra Cardio to burn Fat. There ar lots of Exercise Videos out there and sometimes you can find them very cheap in the clearance rack at WalMart. Also if your doing weight training you may not loose any weight at first because you are replacing your fat with muscle. But that's good, because Muscle helps you burn fat.
*Lastly, don't freak when you stop loosing. I know it's hard not too because our biggest fear is
a) WLS isn't gonna work for me and
b)We have a very real fear of gaining everything back.
Just stick to your rules and it will come off. For some it may be slow and steady and for other it may be 10 pounds in a week and then nothing for 2 weeks. We all loose in our own way and pattern. The thing is once you learn your weight loss pattern, then you know not to fret too much on those weeks you don't loose.
6 Month Slow Down
Mar 04, 2005
Well, as of this morning I am now 209. I had been bouncing around the same 4 pounds for 2 weeks and was relieved that I went from 214-212 to 209 overnight. All I did was my Carb detox diet for 2 days and that's all it took. Lots of water. I was loading up on it yesterday. I was in the bathroom alot but it was well worth the results. I was starting to freak out a bit. I know that at 6 months out we slow down, but I was hoping that I could eek out another 10-15 pound month before then. My next goal is getting to the century club. I so close, only 8 pounds and I'm there. It would be cool if I could get there by March 15th at my 6th month appointment, but I won't freak out if I don't make it. I realize now that it will come off as long as I stay good with the eating, water and exercise. Whenever I dive into the carbs, I don't loose. I know it's my PCOS, so keeping that in mind I got to watch the rice, pasta, bread and crackers. Crackers are the hardest to stay away from. Cheese just isn't the same without some wheat thins. Just got to stay the course and the weight will come off. It's easy to get discourage when you have failed in the past. The only difference this time is you know that once it's gone and easier to keep off.
New Hair for the New Me
Feb 18, 2005
Well, Since I've been loosing hair by the handful, I decided to cut more off. I started with hair halfway down my back now it's to the nape of my neck. I was tired of clogging all the bathroom drains! It had gotten so bad, I had to have a plumber snake my tub. I hope it grows back because I can't afford an expensive wig (LOL).
Yesterday I had lunch in VA Beach with Leilani, Eileen, Wendy & Carole from Va Beach. They were fantastic. I felt like I've known them forever. It's amazing how you can meet people for the first time and have that feeling. I guess it's because we have all been down the MO road and have so much in common.
I did get some good news on my mom, sorta anyway. She does not have Ovarian Cancer. That's the good news. The bad news is she still has Cancer but it's an extremely rare form of cancerous tumor called a paraganglioma. They usually find it in the Chest or neck region and it's only real treatment is removal. Well, my mom's tumor cannot be completely removed surgically because it's located on the abdminal aorta (Blood supply for the abdominal region). IT is slow growing, so her lifespan may be better than 1-2 years. Now they have to find a treatment for her. Probally radiation and not chemo. Her cancer doc is sending all her files to Duke University for them to look at to get an idea of what they can do for her. This tumor is so rare that only .005 % of people get one where she has it. Scary isn't it. All she wants to do is live to see what kind of people her grandkids turn out to be. She doesn't deserve this. She's worked hard all her life and hasn't even retired yet. She deserves some enjoyment in her life.
Meanwhile, I'm still working out at Curves. Eating ok.I have to remind myself to eat. I do at least one or two protein shakes a day. I try to keep them as low in calories as possible though. My weight fluctuates between 215-218 and it's driving me nuts. I'm not gonna make my goal of -100 by March 15th. So I'm hoping for -92. I think that's more reasonable. I knew I'd have a slow down, but I was hoping it wasn't gonna be this soon. I really just want to get under 200 lbs. I haven't been that small since 1996 when I got married.
Yesterday I had lunch in VA Beach with Leilani, Eileen, Wendy & Carole from Va Beach. They were fantastic. I felt like I've known them forever. It's amazing how you can meet people for the first time and have that feeling. I guess it's because we have all been down the MO road and have so much in common.
I did get some good news on my mom, sorta anyway. She does not have Ovarian Cancer. That's the good news. The bad news is she still has Cancer but it's an extremely rare form of cancerous tumor called a paraganglioma. They usually find it in the Chest or neck region and it's only real treatment is removal. Well, my mom's tumor cannot be completely removed surgically because it's located on the abdminal aorta (Blood supply for the abdominal region). IT is slow growing, so her lifespan may be better than 1-2 years. Now they have to find a treatment for her. Probally radiation and not chemo. Her cancer doc is sending all her files to Duke University for them to look at to get an idea of what they can do for her. This tumor is so rare that only .005 % of people get one where she has it. Scary isn't it. All she wants to do is live to see what kind of people her grandkids turn out to be. She doesn't deserve this. She's worked hard all her life and hasn't even retired yet. She deserves some enjoyment in her life.
Meanwhile, I'm still working out at Curves. Eating ok.I have to remind myself to eat. I do at least one or two protein shakes a day. I try to keep them as low in calories as possible though. My weight fluctuates between 215-218 and it's driving me nuts. I'm not gonna make my goal of -100 by March 15th. So I'm hoping for -92. I think that's more reasonable. I knew I'd have a slow down, but I was hoping it wasn't gonna be this soon. I really just want to get under 200 lbs. I haven't been that small since 1996 when I got married.
I Need to Whine
Feb 10, 2005
Well, I have not been doing well emotionally. It's hard to keep a brave face when someone you love is in pain. I've not cried around her yet, but I know it's coming. My mom got her finally diagnosis. Her cancer cannot be cured. She has a very rare Stromal tumor that cannot be completely removed. She will start Chemo in a few weeks and if she does ok, then she's going to Italy (Her dream trip). I really want to find a way financially to go with her. Her time is limited on this earth the only thing Chemo and radiation can do for her is prolong her life. I have to push everything else aside and just give her the best time with what time is left.
For me, my weightloss journey has been interupted, I don't really care how much I loose at this point. I'm close to 200 and I have not been this small in 9 years. As much as I would like to get to 150, I would be happy if I got to 180, which was the weight I was when I got married. AS of late, I have not been eating well and have been drinking mostly protein shakes. I still get all my liquids and with the protein shakes I get up to 60-80 g a day of protein. I'm just not interested in solid food this week. Last week it was salads, this week it's liquids, next week will probally be SF Chocolate! Still exercising 4-5 times a week. I'm really developing nice muscle tone in my arms and waist/back. If only my boobs had muscle, cause they are looking very sad. I see a boob job in my future with implants. Life is too short to have saggy boobies, so I'm saving up now
For me, my weightloss journey has been interupted, I don't really care how much I loose at this point. I'm close to 200 and I have not been this small in 9 years. As much as I would like to get to 150, I would be happy if I got to 180, which was the weight I was when I got married. AS of late, I have not been eating well and have been drinking mostly protein shakes. I still get all my liquids and with the protein shakes I get up to 60-80 g a day of protein. I'm just not interested in solid food this week. Last week it was salads, this week it's liquids, next week will probally be SF Chocolate! Still exercising 4-5 times a week. I'm really developing nice muscle tone in my arms and waist/back. If only my boobs had muscle, cause they are looking very sad. I see a boob job in my future with implants. Life is too short to have saggy boobies, so I'm saving up now
Life Sucks and then you Die
Feb 02, 2005
I found out yesterday that my mom's tumor can never be fully removed. They have given her about 2 years to live. I'm totally devastated. I been crying on & off since yesterday afternoon. I'm not gonna give up on her though. I'm gonna start looking for someone who can remove the tumor from her Abdominal aorta, probally a top notch vascular surgeon. I have to have faith because that's all that is left at this time. My dad is not taking this well. They have been married for 40 years and I don't know what he's gonna do without her. At least my mom has lived long enough to see me get healthy and loose weight. To be honest, I would trade having all my weight back if my mom can live.
80 Pounds Gone
Jan 29, 2005
Well, I'm now -80 pounds. I saw several people over the weekend that I had not seen since October. Some of them didn't recognize me. I guess I can take that as a compliment.
My mom had her cancer debulking surgery on Friday. They couldn't get all of the tumor because it was wrapped around the aorta of her stomach and they were worried about bleeding. Let's hope chemo and radiation can get rid of it. She's in a special cancer ICU unit until probally tommorrow. Hopefully the pathology report will give us good news. The doc thinks she has a rare type of tumor but it's easier to treat and the survival rate is much better. I'm praying that it is this type of tumor and not the other kind.
My mom had her cancer debulking surgery on Friday. They couldn't get all of the tumor because it was wrapped around the aorta of her stomach and they were worried about bleeding. Let's hope chemo and radiation can get rid of it. She's in a special cancer ICU unit until probally tommorrow. Hopefully the pathology report will give us good news. The doc thinks she has a rare type of tumor but it's easier to treat and the survival rate is much better. I'm praying that it is this type of tumor and not the other kind.
80 Pounds
Jan 29, 2005
Well, I'm now -80 pounds. I saw several people over the weekend that I had not seen since October. Some of them didn't recognize me. I guess I can take that as a compliment.
My mom had her cancer debulking surgery on Friday. They couldn't get all of the tumor because it was wrapped around the aorta of her stomach and they were worried about bleeding. Let's hope chemo and radiation can get rid of it. She's in a special cancer ICU unit until probally tommorrow. Hopefully the pathology report will give us good news. The doc thinks she has a rare type of tumor but it's easier to treat and the survival rate is much better. I'm praying that it is this type of tumor and not the other kind.
My mom had her cancer debulking surgery on Friday. They couldn't get all of the tumor because it was wrapped around the aorta of her stomach and they were worried about bleeding. Let's hope chemo and radiation can get rid of it. She's in a special cancer ICU unit until probally tommorrow. Hopefully the pathology report will give us good news. The doc thinks she has a rare type of tumor but it's easier to treat and the survival rate is much better. I'm praying that it is this type of tumor and not the other kind.
Plateau is Broken!
Jan 22, 2005
Well, I broke my Plateau. I lost three pounds over night it seems. Let's just hope I don't have to wait another 4 weeks for some loss. Well, Back to Curves tommorrow!
Scales are the Real Enemy!
Jan 18, 2005
It's seems as if my scale is broken (LOL). Everytime I get on in the thing it tells me something different. Today I dropped 6 pounds according to scale which is WAYYYY WRONGGGG! So, I hope the roads are clear tommorrow because I'm going down to WLSC to get weighed on the official scale. Then I'm going to Bed, Bath & Beyond and get a Tanita Scale, which are supposed to be the best. This 19.95 model sucks! So, I'm gonna half to change my weight chart, I sure hope I don't gain too much, it's too depressing to even think about. At least I'm loosing inches, I got into a regular (Not stretch) pair of size 20 jeans which run small. I'm determined to be in a size 18 by the Valentines Day. I can already wear a Size 16 dress that I wore at my brother's wedding 10 years ago, so that makes me much happier.
On a sad note, my mom is having her cancer and lymph node removal next Friday. I'm really scared for her. Ovarian Cancer is such a scary thing. I don't know what I would do without my mom. She's always been there for me when I needed help or a hug. Pray is all I can do.
On a sad note, my mom is having her cancer and lymph node removal next Friday. I'm really scared for her. Ovarian Cancer is such a scary thing. I don't know what I would do without my mom. She's always been there for me when I needed help or a hug. Pray is all I can do.
About Me
Williamsburg, VA
Location
20.7
BMI
Surgery
09/08/2004
Surgery Date
Jan 08, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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2001, Highest Weight Ever. I was in a Size 3X/26
328lbs
Size 6 dress!!!
150lbs
