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I can't believe that I am 2 years out!!  I am still holding steady, not losing , but definately not gaining!!  I am so enjoying life as a more physically fit person! 

I had my plastic surgery consult and I am able to have the lower body lift at the same time they fix the hernia.  However I have to wait until I save money for the hernia repair.  I was GIFTED the $14,000 for the plastic surgery part.  I just have to save up the other.  My new insurance does not cover bariatric surgery and therefore will not cover anything related to it.  It is very frustrating.  But on the other hand God has ALWAYS taken care of my every need and I will continue to trust in Him!

So today I go in for my 2 year check up.  I am pretty excited, I no longer lookand act like the same person I was before.

So I had my 18 month check up and I am doing very well.  My pouch holds almost 4oz, and apparently, according to my DR, that is perfect.  He found a hernia and so I have to have that fixed, but that means I also get a tummy tuck!!  WOOT WOOT!  I have a consultation with my plastic surgeon on February 22.  At that time I am going to see if he will do a complete lower body lift.  I can't wait!!  I did find out that I am really low in my protein, vitamin D & of course, iron.  Just more supplements :)

As for the work out pants, they went back to the store before the tag was ripped out, they ended up not fitting-wayyy to big!! 

So all is well for now!

It sure has been a long time since I've posted!  I have made it through most of the holidays so far, and I have actually lost 5 inches!!  I decided I am no longer going by weight (at this time), because I have only moved 6 lbs in 7  alomst 8 months!  I have been getting a little lazy in what I know I should be doing, working out, measuring food, etc.  So first off tomorrow I will be eating a healthy breakfast of 2 egg whites and some peaches!  I definitely need to plan better!  I also went and bought new workout pants (that's another story!) so I have no excuse to go to the gym tomorrow.  My vitaamins and water is all set to go.  Now I need to follow through!  I keep remembering "good intentions don't mean anything if they aren't carried out, they were just good intentions"

 About the workout pants...So my workout pants were too big so I decided to go get new ones today.  After trying on all these different sizes, that for some reason were too small, I finally walked out of there with a size 22/24!  It was very discouraging because I am wearing a pair of jeans that are a size 18 and I am smaller than ever.  I know it's just a number but discouraging all the same.  So after thinking about it for awhile I've decided to use it to my advantage and workout and do all the things I know to be right, to blow right through these workout pants and into a smaller size.   I will let it motivate my instead of it stealing my joy, so the tag is being cut out!!!

Wow!  I still can't believe what I see when I look in the mirror.  I have finally started going to the gym again.  It is so easy to fall off the wagon and even harder to get back on again.  I am determined to get this 22# off by my surgiversary!! 

With all of that said, maybe I need to kick myself this morning!!  I haven't eaten very well today.  But it's just the begginning and I have the rest of today to do better.

One thing that has happened is that I bought a size 16 skirt, and it fit!! I am so excited to be able to go to places like Walmart or Target and fit in their clothes.  Not just the biggest ones either.  I am now in to regular sizes in shirts, imagine that sizes XS-XL.  No longer 16-32!! 

Wow!!  It has been a long time since I've posted.   Part of it was I had the world's slowest computer and I finally got a new one. 

I am down a total of 132#.  I can't believe I have lost a whole person!!  I have only 22# until I reach my next major weight goal.  I will then weigh 199#.  Onederland here I come!  I really wanted to have reached it by memorial day but I know that it isn't possible now.  I've been to relaxed with my activity.  But I do know that once I get serious again it will start to fall off. 

My weight loss has slowed dramatically sice January, I am averaging about 6# a month.  As I said before, I haven't been super active.  Also I know that after the 9th month weight loss generally starts to slow down.  I just can't wrap my mind around the fact that I have lost a whole person in 10 months!

I have finally posted before and after pics.  The before pic was taken last May and I had already started losing my 5%.  The after pics are from this last weekend and are almost taken a year ago to the date.  I understand why some people aren't recognizing me.  I have walked by several people and said hi and the just gave me a blank look.  then it finally sank in who I was!  I love it!!

On Memorial Day we are having family over, some of which haven't seen me since before surgery (since last Memorial Day).  I am very excited about showing my weight loss off.

Unti next time...

On Tuesday I had a visit with my exercise guru.  She was pleased with my progress, that was good to hear!  She wants me to do at least 40-50 minutes of cardio 3 times a week for the next 4 weeks.  Also I get to start strength training!  My favorite!!  Denise is such a neat lady, I am so glad that she is my exercise nut!

I also had my measurements taken.  She took them before surgery also.  Here are the results:

Arms:  6.6"
Waist: 22.7"
Hips: 13.9"
Legs: 43.6"

Total: 84.6" lost

Can you believe that?  It makes my slower weight loss pale in comparison!  Losing 55# isn't too shabby either!  Although to be honest I am more excited about the inches lost.  I am hoping to reach the 100# mark by the end of November.  Also I'd like to hit the 100" lost by the end of September.  I think both of these goals are very attainable.  I just have to remember, if it is to be, it's up to me!  Meaning that I've got to do the work.  I would really like to up the weight loss to 5# a week.  Right now I am averaging about 3.3# a week. 

Some people have been telling me that I need to post a new picture.  I will do that by the end of the week!  I can't wait to compare the two! 

I am so glad my friends and family  can see the weight loss.  Part of me (although I don't like to draw attention to myself) can't wait until others that don't know I had the surgery notice.  I don't know if that is vanity or not.  And I know I shouldn't rely on their response or actions to gage my success.  Because I'm already a success!  When have I lost 55# and 84.6" (gotta keep the .6! LOL)?  Never!!  And this time it is going to stay gone!!!! 

I went to the state fair this past Saturday, it was so nice to walk around and not be in constant pain.  I know I still have a long way to go.  Sometimes I'd like to walk around with a sign that says how much I've lost.  People automatically think you are there for the food!  I took my own food and only had a few bites of an elephant ear.  I was surprised at the feelings I had.  I had NO desire for any of the usual stuff I'd get.  Sure I thought it sounded good (old habits die hard) but once I smelled it cooking it made me want to vomit.  Think of all that grease going into my system.  I haven't had any junk since before my surgery and it feels pretty good.  My hubby and I focused on seeing the shows and exhibits.  It was so much fun!  I did try to eat a pickle (one of my vises) it was so gross!  I did eat two green olives.  I heart green olives, especially the garlic stuffed ones! 

The only reason food consumes my life right this very moment is because I have to make sure I am eating enough.  Otherwise it isn't a big deal!  Food will always be there.  I won't, so I need to live life to the fullest and continue to give all the glory to God.  If it weren't for Him I would never have had this surgery!!

My 6 week checkup was on the 20th (Wednesday).  I have officially lost 50#!!  It is very exciting! 

Here is what showed on my labs:
Protein = excellent
B 12 = excellent
Folate = excellent
Blood count = Still very low
Potassium = low
B 1 = very low
Liver function = excellent, no more fatty liver!!

All in all it was a pretty good visit.  The only negative news was that I am not losing weight fast enough.  So it was recommended that I do some sort of aerobic activity 5 days a week for 45 minutes.  It put a damper on my great mood but only for a minute!  Because , with the way I have been struggling to get my protein and vitamins in, my labs look AWESOME!!!!!!!  So I will take what they suggested and fly with it!  So today I mowed my lawn!  It took about 35 minutes (for those of you who don't know, it's pretty big).  and considering I haven't had the energy to do hardly anything it was a break through.

As for my blood count, Dr. Nair is concerned but optimistic, because they have gone up some.  Also I got good news!  I don't have to drink protein shakes anymore!!!  Woo Hoo!  I do need to make sure that I am still getting my protein though.

Today I made Blueberry cheesecake protein ice cream (try saying that 10 times fast!).  It was fun to make!!  I got the recipe from Eggface.  It certainly was different!  I can still taste the weird protein taste.  My kids however LOVED it!  So if nothing else I found a way to give my kids ice cream and not feel guilty about what is in it (sugar, fat, etc).  I won't stop trying to find something I like.  Hmmm...  maybe caramel mocha ice cream!!  Anyway, today was great, and tomorrow will be even better!!

I have lost 46#!  Woo Hoo!  I am so excited to see the numbers finally moving down!  I started eating more and getting at least 1 protein shake in a day.  This week I went to Wild Waves in Tacoma Washington, and I wore my NEW bathing suit with out covering up.  It is very cute!!  I know it wasn't the most attractive but I am trying to not worry about what others think.  As long as I am modest and not hanging out everywhere then I think it is fine.  I tell ya I saw so much skin to last me a life time!!  I wish women would cover up a bit more (much less cleavage and a whole lot less booty!)  I am so sore!!  I only did 4 tame waterslides and went on the never ending river and the wave pool.  And of course I sat in the sun.  Got to get that vitamin D!!

Hmm...  I think I'm on a pity pot.  I haven't lost anythng in over a week.  So instead of the numbers on the scale I need to focus on the other things that come along in this journey that I'm on.  Like on Monday, when I tried this pair of jeans on they fit.  I haven't worn them in 1 1/2 years!!  That's awesome.  I think I have put expectations on myself that I wouldn't put on anyone else.  I won't make the 60# mark by my birthday next week.  Ya know what?  SO WHAT!!  I'm healthier than I was 6 weeks ago.  Those are the things that I need to focus on.  I also need to lean on Jesus more!  Remember that if we are trying to do this in our own strength we will fail.  But if we do this using  Jesus' strength we will succeed!