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Hey there!

 

Just wanted to do a little post update, since it's been so busy lately I barely find the time...But tomorrow officially marks the day my life changed forever!!! My 1 year surgery anniversary! 

 

Ok, so what's up so far? Well, I've lost a total of 86-90lbs. Depends on which time of day and what day I weigh myself. I have not reached my goal weight of 135, but am at 145, which to me is pretty amazing! Went from being 231 lbs to 145lbs. I believe I stopped losing at the 6-7 month mark. Unfortunately, I do not work out as I should, or eat completely as I should, but I am healthier than before, and I watch myself closely, never letting myself go. 

I weigh myself every morning, and if I notice a change, I know I have to buckle up and watch it. 

How do I feel in comparison to last year today? Well, it feels amazing to wear cute summer outfits and not worry about it not fitting. I wear short shorts, cute rompers, cute maxi dresses...and it looks great! I actually get a LOT of compliments, all the time. I still don't see the change 100%, but I do notice myself much healthier. This past weekend, my husband, son and a few family members went camping and we hiked...for the first time in my life. It was a pretty intense hike...8.25 miles to be exact. But I did it! And I did not pass out, or get sick, or feel like I didn't have any energy. I actually felt amazing, and could go on if that was an option.

I love the fact that I can't eat too much, or eat a lot of fried foods, or sugary stuff. I have never had dumping, but have gotten pretty sick. It is a great reminder. Sometimes as I'm eating something, I step back and say "whoa, I should not be eating this"..and back off. Where as before, I could eat eat eat eat and not do one tiny bit of exercise. 

In one word, to describe what it feels like: LIBERATING! I don't have to hide behind pounds of fabric, makeup...be afraid to be out in public....

I'm extremelly happy my younger sister is joining in the process as well! SHe has a surgery date of July 1st or 2nd. I am so happy for her, and so glad I can help walk her through the tough first weeks... I can't wait to  see what it's going to be like in 6 months or so!!!!

 

Anyway, that's if for today!!! XOXO I've added a few recent pics in my new album! 

 

 

Hi Friends!!! I'm not sure if you can tell, but I just updated my ticker...and just realized I am 7lbs from my goal weight of 140!!!! I am extremely excited! Words cannot describe the feelings...

Can you just image just 6 months ago I weighed in at 231lbs? Depressed, sad, angry, anxious, back aches...and the list goes on, my friends. All of those issues are GONE! I now have confidence, eat healthier, more social, healthy and feeling BEAUTIFUL! Never in my life had I imagined that I would one day be weighing 147lbs. Unbelievable! 

It has been a very rough road...and although it has only been 6 months, it feels much longer. I have taugh myself so many important things when it comes to nutrition... and staying healthy...Now don't get me wrong....I do have days where I fail, eat something I shouldn't have, but as soon as I get myself together, I am right back on track. Always trying to make healthier choices, as I never ever ever want to go back to that dark place again....

Here are some pictures from Thanksgiving, Christmas and in between. I am now proud to say I can fit into a size EXTRA SMALL dress, and size 6 jeans! Absolutely love it!!! I love my new wardrobe....

The only downside is the hair loss...which hasn't been noticeable yet (and GOD I hopeit never does!)... and now the weight loss has slowed down, to prob a1 lb a month or maybe 2. But I am completely fine with that. Never had I imagined to be weighing in at the 140s. Its truly amazing my friends!!!!

 

 

 

 Hello OH Friends!!! I hope you are all doing well....

So it has been 3 months since the day of my surgery (plus a few more days!)...I wanted to give an update on myself...

So my current weight is 166lbs. I feel wonderful, still on track with my nutrition, except for water and vitamin intake- I sometimes forget... not very smart. I now wear a size Small/Medium and size 7/8/9 jeans (depending which store). I am incredibly happy!!!!
It feels amazing to shop and is a totally different situation now... I don't get frustrated, I don't really try anything on, knowing it WILL FIT! Feels awesome, although....

I have that issue where in my head, I still think I am 231 lbs... and I get annoyed when people compliment me, b/c I think they are lying. The only time I really feel small is when I see side by side pictures. I still think I'm going to wake up one day and be 231 lbs or that the scale is lying... feeling like something is not right! Why can't I just accept the fact that I had RNY and have worked incredibly hard and made huge changed to my life...?!?! 

That being said, I love my RNY. Wouldn't change it for a thing... 

However, I am still losing slow... But point is that I am still losing! I've lost a total of 65lbs so far. i'd like to lose another 30, if possible. But in the meantime, I feel amazing and I think I look amazing as well. It'll just take some time for my head to catch up!!

Also, another thing that has bothered me is my husband not complimenting me all the time...maybe I am asking for too much or expecting too much. Don't get me wrong, he has NEVER made any negative comments, even when I was 231lbs..he is incredibly supportive of me, and always has been. He is trully amazing, I guess I just wanted to be PRAISED all the time, lol. I think I have come a loooooong way, and look way better, but would feel sexier if the compliments came from him and not outsiders!!!

That's it, those are my thoughts for now. Just thought I'd give a little quick update on my current situation.

XOXO

                                       

Hey Friends,

No better caption than the one aboce. And I am a true believer!!!!

So I am officially a month out (as of the 18th). I have lost a total of 43 lbs since I started this whole program... Another 48 lbs to go!!! YAY! I'm not going to set any crazy goals for myself...I'd like to get to 140 and see where I am at (Bc of my height and weight, healthy weight would be 125-135lbs), but I want to live happy and safely...not starving myself!

I am currently at 188 lbs and loving it!!! So many changes have occurred already...I am more social, I can dress in more revealing clothing rather than wear a cardigan at 90degree weather, I'm getting compliments from everyone (including the picky Brazilian men)..... I'm feeling great!!!

I have more energy, although I'm usually tired from running after my son, helping my husband run a business, taking care of our home... But it's all worth it!

After having a long stall at 3 week-4week.. I decided to weigh myself every Monday only! And I have to learn that my body just gets stuck, because it has never seen this change before....

It does feel great, and although EXTREMELY hard, hard to watch people eat the most delish foods, drink ice cold beers in hot temperatures.... It feels greater when I step on the scale and see the numbers dropping! I never thought I could drive my husband to a McDonald's drive-thru and watch him eat a hamburger and feel ok.... But I did!!! I am just fine going to cook-outs with my Pack-it (little cooler) and have my Dannon Light & Fit yogurt, my low fat cheese and water bottle!!!
Sometimes if it gets extremely hard, I take a tiny, very tiny bite out of a piece of grilled meat and chew it a thousand times...if I swallow, I usually don't want anymore, or I spit it into a napkin.... 


Well that's it for today!

Here are some pictures from this weekend...as you can tell I look WAY different already! 








                                           

 

Since my last post, I am still very frustrated.

Current Weight: 197lbs

I'm at a point where I feel like I need to call my Dr. and tell her I think something is wrong. I am NOT losing weight! I am def not even close to my goal weight loss for the first month. And let me tell you, I am doing everything correctly. 

I am following my diet plan, walking (walked for 1 hr and 40 mins yesterday)...and I feel like this is for NOTHING! I lost more weight pre-op.... It's incredibly disappointing. And I have yet to find any words of encouragement.

I am also not sure if I can eat soft foods yet...but I have started to this week. I started on some fruits (cherries, pineapples)... and I made the most delicious salmon and had some well cooked zucchini.

I thought the point of regretting the surgery was well behind me, but I am having those thoughts again! It's terrible to not be able to eat, to be exercising and eating the nasty things I/m supposed to and not lose a lb!

I also feel like it takes more than 2 oz to make me full...maybe 3. I do have to start eating a little slower.... and I DO get hungry, unlike 90% of people who've had the surgery. I feel like I have the same appetite, I just obv can't eat.

I'm just in a funk :-( 

Have any of you felt a little disappointed with the weight loss? I'm losing the weight, but very slowly. And after hearing other's journey, it makes me feel like I am slacking, and not doing the right things, but I am!!! 

I am on day  19 of my surgery and I've lost 18lbs.....
UGH It's frustrating. I had a week and half of a nasty stall at 204/206... and am I going to catch up???

And to top it off, one of my incisions is now reddish, a little bit of pain and has some nasty yellow stuff coming out...not a lot. I guess I can wait til Monday to call Dr. 

I mean, I am much healthier, my BMI was 42.9 when this journey began and now it's at 36.0. So that makes me happy, and I am more confident now, feel more beautiful and healthier. I can actually walk without having to drag myself, and go up and down the stairs in a jiffy.... 

I'm just scared of not losing enough, and then it stopping...and so all of this would have been for nothing!

Don't know what else I can do differently. All my stomach can take is the CIB chocolate shake..if anything! I can have some soup, but it makes me nauseous. 

I just hope this changes....I have my second weigh in at the Dr on the 18th. Hoping to be closer to -30bs off... but at this pace...only God knows!!!

 Hi Friends,

It has been a slow journey, but one that has brought me so much happiness and excitement! I/m officially at Onederland!!! Weighed in at 198lbs! Im extremely excited!!! 

I was feeling a little down for a bit after a stall at 204/206...but this week it started moving! That is the best feeling ever!

I'll post pics soon!

 Hey friends...I am now with most of you at the loser's bench! Had my surgery on the 18th (last monday). 

Everything went fine, arrived an hour early...everything went smooth and the nurses were all so kind. Of course I was extremely nervous and scared, but I survived! Dr. partridge told my Husband it took just a bit over an hour and that I had lost very little blood.

I got home on Wednesday feeling great, in a greatmood overall... I kept myself in the liquid diet til this morning just to make sure everything is healing properly. My first blended meal was cottage cheese, strawberry and a bit of danon light n fit yogurt...y magic bullet came in very handy! I also bought the little baby containers from the baby bullet kit and keep extra food stored in those. For protein, I am drinking Isopure (which now makes me nauseous), but it's base is water and it has the most concentrated protein. I also bought the Atkins Carb Control chocolate shake and Im replacing 2 meals with those. Everything is going smooth, but I'm finding it very hard to drinksll the liquids and the protein intake. I get full very fast, andmy stomach willbe full eithbout 1oz of food or liquid...so its been tough....although, I need to mention that I have lost 7lbs since Monday! Yaaaaaay!

I hope it keeps up like this. Once I hit ONEDERLAND, i will be bouncing with joy.


Anywho, will keep you updated whenever I can!


Current weight:210lbs :-)

 Sorry about the typeos, will fix tomorrowon my iMac... Typing from the iPad sucks!)

So, I have extremely great news!!!

I just got a call from Newton Wellesley Hospital......
AND I HAVE A SURGERY DATE!!!!!!!!

I'm extremely beyond happiness! They wanted to do it on the 7th, but I still have 2 more support groups to attend, therefore my surgery date IS ON THE 18TH OF JUNE!!!!
That is less than a month away!!!

I am so overwhelmed with excitement that I don't even know where to begin! Time will fly, as the next 2 weeks before surgery will be incredibly busy....

In order to be in the best shape I can be for surgery, I am going to do some hardcore walking, I would love to lose 7-10 lbs before surgery. I can make it!

 When you are so happy and excited you don't know what to do with yourself?!?? I'm there....

This morning, I received 2 separate letters from my insurance company, I had nonidea what that was about. So I open and... It's a notice of approval! I was so surprised bc I didn't even know they had submitted my paperwork. I was told after my next and last visit (on te 6th), that they would send my docs for approval! 
I jat can't even express my happiness, I can't really believe it's happening--finally 

Last week I went to the Blended Diet Review Class, once again felt so great to be in that atmosphere!

Only down part is I have 2 more support groups before Incan have the surgery, and they're only next month. But that's ok, I don't want to rush the process. I want to be fully prepared!

So, til next time, friends!