Sarah K.

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A little over 6 months out....and I reached 100 pound lost!  YAY!  Still have a ways to go but.....I was able to buy a pair of jeans right off the rack at Costco.  Bought size 14 and a 12.  Both fit.... the 12's are a little snug but.... no problem getting them on.  My biggest issue is of course the loose skin... well, its not all skin but still flabby.  I have to say I think the best invention in the world is spanx!  May the Good Lord give an extra blessing the the creator of that ingenious invention!  It can actually make it look like the flab is not there.....well...kinda.
Still no problems eating.... definitely don't get enough exercise..that's my  next goal...starting day shift again on October 1st with my work out friends...hopefully I'll get into shape!

Wow!  Time sure does fly by!  I can't believe its been almost 5 months since surgery.  Everything is going really well right now.    I'm down around 87 pounds total and feel really good.  For months I felt like the weight loss was sooooo slow..and, in comparison to other people it was a little slow but....consistant.  I still struggle with eating properly.  I try my best to eat protein but...am usually not very successful.  Even today I found myself eating...when I wasn't even hungry.  Stupid things like macaroni salad... carbs!  Its so hard to resist when it goes down so well!  I'm working on it though, and I realize that it is a battle I will always have to deal with so........ guess I better work it out now.  I never write down what I eat and have NO idea how many calories I take in.... more I have to work on...but...the scale is still moving and I have energy.  I definately need to make another trip to the nutritionist though and work through my choices. 
My doctor told me recently that he doesn't want me eating fruit.  He says that is sugar and carbs that I don't need.  I said that I would have a protein drink for breakfast and a banana for snack.  He also said that I should not put fruit in my protein drinks.  How lame is that?  Fruit is the best part of the summer!  So....I haven't listened to him yet.  I should but...just cant seem to let go of my cherries and strawberries.  I mean really??  Its not chips and donuts.  But..I have slowed down on the fruit.  No longer making smoothies :(
I am happy though, finally shopping in real stores.  I bought my first pair of size 14 pants since I was in Jr High.  Now if I could just get some more exercise....
Its a process right?

I have 2 month appointment tomorrow....kinda looking forward to going and seeing what the doctor thinks of my progress...
All this time I've been thinking I am down 40 some pounds til I really counted and realized that today I am down 50 total, since 2 weeks before surgery.  I am hoping the long stall has offically passed.  And you know, my frustration is my own fault.  Here I was thinking I was following all the orders and doing exactly as I was suppose to until I started writing down what I ate and drank......... never enough protein, only about 10 oz of water a day and vitamins?  Oh ya...vitamins....  Maybe if I get with the program and remember to drink my water and get all my protein and vitamins my body will respond better and the weight will come off?  DUH!  So anyway, I'm just going to think positive and do my best.
My friend that I work with had RNY yesterday and I can't wait until she gets back to work so I can encourage her like she has been encouraging me!  Its so nice to have someone to do this with!

So....  I'm now 5 weeks out....
The scale is moving....kind of.  Had my one month follow up last Friday.  All of my incisions have healed well but.....she did tell me that they usually see better weightloss.  I'm trying to not get discouraged and just roll with it.  I had only lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks!  I can't even believe it...only 9 pounds?  But...Its 9 pounds I will never see again and that I'm thankful for!  Since then I have been trying to exercise more and get in all my protein. 
I'm actually surprised at how much food I can eat.  Granted its not all that much but..... In the beginning a protein drink would take forever to get down and keep me full for a while.... Not so much the case any more.  It can curb my appetite for a while but.... not for long.  I do find that protein obviously keeps me full the longest.... some canned tuna or chicken... or even a string cheese can curb me for a while.  
Anyway....  I will just try to stay positive and continue to press towards the goal... It may not come off as easy for me as for others  but.... it will come off dang it  

Hello?  What is the deal? Why is my scale still barely moving?  I think I've lost only like 3 pounds in the last 3 weeks.  I have my 1 month check up this week and am so disappointed!  Maybe the doctor will have some good advice. 

I'm so frustrated!  My post op visit was on the 19th.  Today is the 29th.... 10 days later and still no weight loss!  How can it be that I haven't lost a pound in 10 days?  I'm still on liquids and will be for another week and a half.  Occassionally I cheat and eat a soup that has a few beans or a bite of fat free refried beans but or the most part I am all liquids. 
Otherwise all it well for me.  I went back to work after 10 days....no problem being at work.  In fact its probably more relaxing to be at work than at home caring for 3 kids.... 4 if you include my husband!  I was up and cooking for the family about 3 days after surgery and back to my normal routine after about 4 days...... I would have loved the luxury of taking it easy but..... never a slow day at the Kiyimba residence. 

So.... 5 days have gone by since my one week post op visit..... I went to the doctor again yesterday about my rash....that is still not going away..... and I've lost nothing!  I really thought I would be losing steady for the first few weeks but.... 5 days and I'm still the same....and the first week I lost 10!  I'm trying to not be discouraged though..i know it will come.....  right?

Woosh....one week down!  What an experience.  I haven't had the most difficult week but..... I definately should have rested more!  hard to do with 3 kids though.... Went to my post op Dr. appointment today.  I have horrible rashes that are blistering all around each incision site.  They are AWFUL.....they itch so dang bad...well come to find out its a reaction to the glue used on the steri-strips so.....those are gone and hopefully the rashes will soon clear up.  All week I haven't been feeling very good...not really feverish just not good.  Doctor says its probably caused by constipation.... TMI?  Hopefully the miloflax will not leave me in the bathroom all day
Over all I'm feeling OK.... My doctor is very strict on diet after surgery and I was required to have clear liquids only for the first week and clear liquids with protein drinks for the next 3 weeks.  Makes it really hard to cook dinner for the family when all I want to do is just have a taste....but....I'm going to stick with it...its only 3 weeks out of my life right?  I'm sure I'll be happy with the results!  I just hope I can choke down all those dang protein drinks!

Wow...what an experience.  I had no idea what I would be in for!  I expected the stomach pain but the nausia from the general anesthisia was much more than expected.  Over all I did well though... My roommate in the hospital was amazing.  We had the same doctor and the same procedure.... and if thats not enough we are both 911 dispatchers and we live in the same neighborhood!  Sounds like it was meant to be!  I will post more when I'm up for sitting in front of the computer! 

Well, only  2 1/2 more days!!  I'm so ready for this!!!!  I've doing well with the liquids and working out every day during my lunch break (we have a gym at my work so there is really no excuse).  Many of my co-workers have been asking about why I haven't been eating and what the deal is with the liquid diet.....   I haven't told many people that I'm having the surgery..... I'm not ashamed or anything....I just work in an office full of gossips and would rather not be the topic their conversation.
As its getting closer though I'm telling more and more people...How can I not talk about something that I'm so excited for????  It won't be long before everyone knows anyway right? 
Count down..... 60 more hours till check in!!