Ms.Traci C.
One Year Anniversary
Aug 30, 2007
It is hard to believe I have made it through a year already.
I so wanted to be down 100 pounds by my one year out but it didn't happen...I am 91 pounds down. I am so happy with that...I feel great.
There were some problems however. Nothing that had to do with WLS but with me. I have a high PTH and a Calicium level. It has been high for some time. I will have to have surgery...more on that later. Not too excited about having surgery again...but it needs to be done.
I have to have parathyroid surgery not sure how many glands are involved but will find out after my scans.
Eating everything...well, not everything. But holding with protein first, limited carbs (not too limited) salads, fruits, and the occasional dessert ( I am addicted to oatmeal raisin cookies...yummy. I have a half a day).
Now to combat all of that...I exercise 5 times a week, twice weekly with a trainer. The exercise comes easy...I love that I can move and exercise.
Life is great and God is good!
Blessings to all!
Update
Mar 26, 2007
I am doing well. I am exercising on a regular basis and attempting to be good. It is hard when you get the 6 month and beyond because the weight doesn't just drop off any longer. I haven't really changed much in weight or size....which is okay as long as I don't gain anything.
Went away this weekend and ate....really enjoyed myself, the food was wonderful and I enjoyed myself. Everyone asked...aren't you afraid and I guess yes I am about gaining weight but I also know that the weekend was just a weekend and I will not continue with the kinds of foods that I did consume. I also am determine to continue with my workout sessions because that is what is going to keep the weight off.
I was hoping to be at goal by my one year anniversary...not going to happen. I dropped 2 pounds last month...talk about a slow down...whew!
Well...need to eat before going to the gym...also need to put in a load of laundry.
Blessings to all!!!!
Update
Mar 17, 2007
Well, never found a replacement for my favorite workout pants...so I will just try to alter them, I know sad, but they feel so good.
Went to Target and purchased a couple of item...two shirts and a skirt...really cute. I think I will go back and see what else I can find.
WEll, my weight is still steady. Haven't lost any more, haven't gain any. Still in size 20 and 18 pants and moving into large tops....the extra large tops are getting a little loose. Shouldn't go down much futher on top....starting to feel BONES! Now the lower me is a totally different story...whew, the hips and thighs are holding on for dear life.
Went for a HIDA scan on Friday to check my gallbladder, not having any problems but the surgeon is worried.
Going on vacation in a couple of weeks....will reveal myself to my best friend. She has no idea I had surgery so I am sure she will be floored.
Until next time!
Blessings to ALL
My Favorite Work Out Pants!!!!
Mar 07, 2007
Other than that....I am still dropping inched and pounds....haven't weighed yet...may wait until next month. Reallly want to make it to onderland....haven't been there in 13 years!!!! It will be great to get back there again.
A co-worker had surgery last week...she is doing well. I can't believe she said it was because of me that she decided to have surgery...wow! I hope we both continue to do well.
Love and blessings to ALL!
6 month checkup
Feb 22, 2007
I went for my 6 month check up this morning. All is well with my labs except my liver function test...they were high prior to my surgery and they remain high, although decreasing. I am going for a ultrasound in the morning to rule out gallstones.
I am okay.....no pain or problems eating. I knew that I would probably have to have the gallbladder removed just didn't know it would happen so soon....but once again God is so good!!!
My BMI is 32.8....yipppeeeee!!!!
Well the usual Blessings to you all!
Me!
Valentines Day
Feb 14, 2007
Today was a good day!!! I should be happy and oh so relieved.
I am happy and relieved but so sad...no idea why. So my car is having problems...and I have no time to get it fixed, this will pass. I have evaluations to do this week on 70 employees...this will pass. My electric and gas bill equal $400!! Wow...but oh so grateful I have a warm house to keep warm in....and the bill, it to will pass.
What I am most grateful for today....I was officially released by my surgeon. No my WLS surgeon but the surgeon who removed a lump in my breast. I still have some fiberous changes but everything was improving and looking better. I will not have to return and just need to follow up with my OB/GYN yearly.....God is SO good.
It is amazing how thinking about what is good in your life makes what is bad seem so silly.
Hugs and Blessings To ALL!!!
Saturday
Feb 10, 2007
Still just sitting here reading the headlines across the country. It is cold everywhere except in my house...hehe! I sleep in a freezer but the minute I walk out into the main portion of the house it is around 70.
Today will consist of the usual....laundry, lounging and some sewing that I didn't do yesterday...wish I had just done it yesterday. My sewing room is a disaster and I really need to get in there tomorrow and work.
Nothing new to report on the weightloss journey. Gratefully still doing well. Still maintaining my size still haven't weighed myself. ....just gratefull for each day that I have been giving.
Have a great week all! I have to stop delaying the work here....!
Blessings to All!
I am Doing Well
Feb 02, 2007
WEll, this was a wonderful week. I wore my size 18 Eddie Bauer Corduroy pants last night....I am so happy!! I am not sure if the scale is moving...but I did come down a size and that is wonderful!!!
Will continue to work out at least 4 times a week at the gym and so resistance training at home an additional 2 times a week.
My mammogram results came back normal...thankful for that. The lump removal a year ago in October scared me so much....God has truly been good to me. The lump was benign but it made me aware of my risk factors...in getting cancer and other obesity related diseases.
You just never know how that pack of cookies is going to do to you in the long run....makes you think!!!
Blessings to ALL!!!
Stall
Jan 24, 2007
I wanted so much to be in onderland by my appointment! Well, I feel great and I went up another level on the treadmill!!! Yippee!
I am grateful for everything this surgery has allowed me to do...becoming active again , waking up painfree, return to a normal blood pressure.
I am grateful for this and holding strong!
Blessings to all!!
Still Cleaning!
Jan 19, 2007
WEll, I have cleaned out the dresser upstairs and now have a place to store more clothes. I have no idea why I was holding on to some of the things in there...when would I ever where those clothes or actually want to wear them...smile!
Well...I am taking the morning off of cleaning and returning to the task in the afternoon. Still have the closet to do as well as another corner....hehe!
How many people have two bedrooms...that they use just for themselves...so sad. The upstairs room was my hide out...now I want to redecorate it and make it brighter!
Blessings to ALL!!
