May 7,2002 I am a 31 year old mommy of two children.My son William is 2 and my daughter Autumn is 3 months old.I started to reasearch WLS when my friend Julie Gregg told me about this site.She had her surgery on April 29,2002.I am now in the process of seeing my PCP on the 29th and getting my referall for insurance.I will then call the 2 surgeons I have in mind.I put a call into one of them already because there is a 6 to 9 month waiting list.I will call the other one when I get my referall.Hopefully there isn't a long waiting list.I have read good things about both surgeons. I have been struggling all my life with my weight.Have done Weight Watchers.I am actually doing that right now and not doing a very good job at it.This is my 3rd try at WW.I have tried Atkins and failed.Cabbage Soup and failed. Today was a terrible day my son wanted to go outside and play I couldn't I was to tired.I am a stay at home mom.I love my kids very much and I want to be able to be here for them if I keep going like this I won't.I wake up everyday with headaches.My ankles,hips,back etc hurt.I can't do 5 mins of housework without being tired.I don't go to the doctor to embaressed.I don't want to know how many problems I have due to being "FAT". My husband is great.He is behind me 100%.I just hope the doctors and insurance will be also. My journey begins.I am hoping by Christmas I will have had the surgery. I want to love me.Right now I don't.
May 14,2002 I am going crazy with the waiting.I wish I would hear something.
May 29,2002 I am off to see my PCP today.I have to get a referall for insurance.Then I will put another call into the surgeons office to see if the waiting list has moved at all.I would like to say how much I love this site.All the people are so nice.Its nice to talk to people who are in the same shoes you are.My Husband is so supportive.I just love him to death.He keeps telling me he can't wait to see how this turns out.He has looked at some of the profiles with me and he can't believe the differance in the way people look.Any way I am off...Thanks everyone...Well I got my referall for the surgeon.Now I have to wait for the waiting list.I am hoping soemone cancels.I am on a cancelation list.The waiting still continues..
May 31,2002 I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading all the profiles on here.Thanks to all the people who share their lives with us.
July 17,2002 I called Dr.Valin again to see if my name moved up on the waiting list.The Recep. told me that it is still 6 to 9 months.The waiting is awfull when you want something so bad.It sucks as the days go by the more weight I am gaining.
August 19,2002 Sent an email to Dr.Valins office to see if the waiting list moved at all.
September 13,2002 I am still waiting.
October 11,2002 I am still waiting to see the surgeon he is a really busy Doctor.I did get an email from them saying they were starting to call people that put their name on the waiting list in April.I put my name on in May.So maybe soon.
October 16,2002 Dr.Valin's office called today.I have finally have my first appointment to see him.They had a cancellation today but of coarse I wasn't available.Its ok though I have an appointment for November 7 .I am so happy.
October 30,2002 My first appointment is one week away.I think I have everything ready.I am very excitied.
November 5,2002 I went to my first support group last night.It was run by Liza Branch.I had a great time.I learned alot from the women that were there.My first consult is in 2 days.I cannot wait.
November 7,2002 My first consult went great.The people at Dr.Valin's office are so nice.My husband came with me and he now feels more comfortable about my decision.
November 11,2002 I went to see Dr.Nathan Valin today.I had an EKG.He was a very nice Dr.I now have cardiac clearance.He said I would do well with the WLS.This week I now have to see Diana Rosa and Dr.Kligfeld the pysch.I also have to see Chris Lodi not sure when no set appoinment yet.Things are falling into place.I just hope insurance will approve.
November 12,2002 I went to see Diana Rosa the nutritonist today that went well.I now have to do the protien sparing diet.That should be fun.Things are moving along well.Pscyh tomorrow.
November 13,2002 Well I went to the psychiatrist today.WOW.He made me so nervous.It went ok .He said I came to this decision with a sane mind.He letter to the Dr won't be ready unil after Thanksgiving.I am also doing the protien sparing diet.Friday I go see a pulminologist(spelling).I will update then.
November 16,2002 I went to see Dr.Gupta yesterday.He is sending me for a sleep test.He says I have sleep apnea.I went to see Cris Lodi today.He was very nice.SO far all the DR's were very nice.I think I am all done with all my appoinments.Now I just have to wait till all my letters are in then off to insurance.I did that wonderful protein sparing diet.I was tested today and my body was in to ketosis.
November 21,2002 I found out today that my chloestral(sp) is high and my insulin is high and my triglyerides(sp)are high.I was also told to pencil in December 30 for a possible surgery date.Pending insurance approaval of coarse.
November 26,2002 I went for my sleep test.It went ok I guess.I will find out results.After the holiday this week.Needless to say I am very tired today.How can you get proper sleep with all of the wires?Anyway one step closer to being a looser.
December 5,2002 Still waiting for all my paper work to get to the Drs office. It should be there next week.Then off to insurance.
December 9,2002 I went to see Dr.Gupta today to find out about sleep apnea test results.I do not have sleep apnea.I quess thats a good thing I just hope it dosn't affect insurance approvals.
December 15,2002 I am still waiting to hear from the Drs office or the insurance company.I have a feeling that insurance isn't gonna approve it by December 30th because of the holiday.I am gonna give it until Wednesday and then I am gonna call the Dr to see if my paper work was even sent in.
December16,2002 What a day.I am approved.I can't believe it.My day is 2 weeks from today.I have my pre ops on Thursday.My emotions are all over the place.I am excitied,nervous,scared and most of all relieved that my weight is finally gonna go away.I will do right by this tool.I will make this tool work to all its advantages.DECEMBER 30th here I come with bells on.HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ME!!!!!!!!!
December18,2002 I am so excited.I have all my pre ops on Thursday.Then my second appointment with Dr.Valin on Monday.My husband is very nervous.Our 3 year wedding anniversary is coming up on the 28th.He is the love of my life.So supportive.I just love him.
December 19,2002 Well pre ops are over.Wasn't to bad.I am just very tired it was a long day.December 30 here I come.My husband came with me.He is such a great guy.He took me out for pizza and pastry after I was aloud to eat again.It was my last pizza for awhile and it was very very very good......I LOVE YOU BILL PAJESKI!!!!!
December 20,2002 As time draws closer I am so filled with emotion.I have been so busy with the holiday shopping and getting my family ready for my surgery I haven't had much time to really think about the day drawing near.I am now able to relax and think about what I have to do for my hospital stay and after.I will be recovering at my moms house.My husband has to work.Plus I think my mommy will take care of me better.I love my husband but he is not good with some things.My kids are small so my mom will be alot of help with them.They are used to staying with her. I have to say I have read that some people write letters to there families.I have tried I just can't.I refuse to think something bad is going to happen to me.It is my time to live.I am doing this to make myself healthy not to die.I know things can happen and if it should I know my children are in good hands with my husband and my family.They will know that I love them deaply. I am going to go now I have some cleaning and laundry to do.Will write more after my appointment on Monday with the surgeon.
December 23,2002 Well today was my last meetin with the surgeon.It went well.The next time I see him it wil be the day of my surgery.I had to start taking B12 pills my levels are low.I am getting really nervous.I know I will be fine though.
December 24,2002 Well tonight is my offical last night of eating whatever I want.I have to go on a diet to shrink my liver for 5 days.My father in law is making me everything I like for Christmas Eve we usually do the whole fish thing being Italian.We are doing the fish but with extras for me.I hope everyone has a great holiday.My surgery date is coming up so fast.I have to honest I am looking forward to some down time even if it means being in the hospital. I have to figure out what to do with my hair on that day.My hair is long and down to my butt.I think I am gonna braid it with a soft elastic thingy I use in my daughters hair no metal on it.Well have to go now and do some laundry.
December 27,2002 Well I have my time now.I go at 9:00 am.Surgery approx at 11:00am.I will be with my husband,my parents and my brother.I have such a great support system.My brothers girlfriend is going to watch my babies.
December 29,2002 Tomorrow is the beginning of a new me.I am so looking forward to this journey that I am being blessed with.I look forward to updatng when I get home.Thanks to everyone for the wonderful support.Happy New Year see you all on the other side.
January 6,2003 1 week ago today I was in the operating room.I feel pretty good today. My day last week was filled with so much emotion.I went to the hospital at 9am.Was in the operating room by 12pm.I finally woke up with a wonderful breathing tube in my throat at about 6pm.I was not happy.Went to my room and that was it I slept and slept.The next day was my leak test.That was the first time they got me up to stand.I was so dizzy.But I did it passed my leak test.The days to follow consited of sleeping and walking.I had vistors some of my family that was it .I slept allot the pain was horrible the first few days.Everyday did get better.By Thursday I was feeling up to going home.They took the line outof my neck and the wonderful drain tube out.What a strange felling that was.So here I am today,doing my liquids.It is getting a little boring and I am completely full by just a few sips.I am recovering at my moms house my husband has to work and I needed help with my babies.She has a scale that stares me in the face when ever I go to the bathroom.I am trying to fight that demon now its only been a week.
January 11,2003
I am doing pretty good.I have ahard time getting those awful protein drinks in.I have to try harder.I go see my surgeon on Monday.Hopefully I will get these awfull staples out.They itch like crazy.I have not chewed a peice of food since December 29th.All liquids,my Dr wanted that.Its getting a little boring but in the end I know I will benefit.
January 14,2003
I went to the doctor yesterday,they took out my staples and weighed me.I have lost 30 pounds plus the 8 pounds of fluid I gained in the hospital.I was very happy.I am 2 weeks post op and I know can advance to puree foods.Liquids are getting boring.I have hard time getting in my protein.I am trying though.I will be going back home this Friday.I am very excited about that.Its time to get my kids back on there normal routine.My mom did a great job taking care of me.I miss my husband so much.Being apart like this was hard.He did come to see us on the weekends but it is not enough.I love him very much.
January 19,2003 I am home now and very happy about it.I can't believe how much eating habits really change.I eat a few baby spoonfulls of something and I am full.I drink water all day long.I find myself very thirsty.My scar is healing very nicely.I still get very tired I am only 3 weeks post op.I am very happy about my weight loss.This week is my last week of pureed foods then I can switch to trying bites of food.A little scared.So far I haven't thrown up anything.Well gotta go take care of the kids.
January 22,2003 I am still on puree foods.I haven't weighed myself in a awhile almost a week.I will on Friday when I go see my mom.She is gonna take my kids for the weekend so my husband and I can have some long overdue alone time.I am having a hard time eating.I am trying to eat all high protein foods.I can't take the protein drinks they make me gag.I have not thrown up anything yet. Next week is my daughters 1st birthday.We are having a party for her.My first party since WLS.My family is Italian and so much food is involved with parties I am a little nervous.I will be ok though.My mom will make sure there is something for me to eat.Need to get my but moving and do some laundry.
January 30,2003 Today I am 1 month post op.-42 lbs.Started out at 297 in the hospital now 255.Feeling pretty great.My incision is healing very nice.My incision is small Thank You Dr.Valin.I can eat just about everything within reason.Have not thrown up at all.I don't imagine it feels very good.Just sneezing hurt sometimes.I am getting all my protein and water in.I am not doing the protein drink thing they are just gross.From food is where its coming from.I get such a feeling of food being stuck.I know its cause I am eating to fast.I am trying to fix that. Today is my daughters first birthday.HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTUMN!!!!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!!!
February 3,2003 My daughters first birthday was great.We had a party with lots of food.I ate some shrimp it went down well.I found out Friday that some solids are hard on me.I get this very bad pain in my chest so I am trying to eat some softer foods.I think I have hit a plateau.I am stuck at 45 pounds lost.I am hoping that it will break soon.It is also my time of the month.That has a lot to do with me being stuck Oh well it will break eventually. I feel really good.I can't wait to start execising.I will hopefully get clearance to start my next dr appoinment.I am trying to get some movement in.I have 2 young children and that is alot of exercise right there.My sons birthday is in 7 days he is gonna be 3.They grow so fast.
February 6,2003 Finally the scale moved again.-47 pounds.My plateau has broke.woo hooo!!!I weighed myself before I got into the shower naked and I was shocked.Very happy about my decision to have this surgery.I actually fit into a pair of XXL sweat pants.I was wearing XXXXL.The XXL were a little tight but tolerable.I called my husband right away.He is my biggest supporter.I love him very much.
February 7,2003 I feel so stupid I have been making such a mistake with my weight loss.I am actually only down 47 pounds.I know that is still good but I thought I was down 50 pounds.I now know why you shouldn't weigh yourself at home.I think from now on I will just wait until I see the Dr.It is only 3 pounds I can get there by Monday.I do need to start exercising more.I can't seem to get into it.I can't wait for the warmer weather.I love to take my kids for walks. I would like to join Curves.I have to look into the price and hours.
February 10,2003 Today my son turns 3.I have also lost 48 pounds in 6 weeks.I think its great.Happy Birthday William,I love you. I am 6 weeks post op today.I feel great.I wish I could see my weight loss in clothes.I am still wearing the same things from before.Oh well in time I guess.
February 13,2003 -50lbs.WOW!!!!! I can't believe it.I am very happy about this.I go see Dr.VAlin on Monday the 17th.I hope his scale matches mine at home.I feel great.I love watching the bmi go down.
February 14,2003 I dumped for the first time this morning.I ate some turkey breast and not 5 minutes later I felt awful.To the bathroom I went.It came right up.I guess I will not be eating turkey for awhile.Happy Valentine's day.
February 21,2003 I took the advice and backed up all my info.I lost a post from the other day.Oh well.I go see the dr this MOnday.I can't wait to see what his scale says.Mine says I am down 54 pounds.We'll see.I was supposed to go last Monday but with the snow they called and canceled.
February 23,2003 Boy do I hate eating now.It is such a chore now.I get that stuck feeling with almost everything I eat.I have thrown up my food 2 times which isn't to bad but now I hurt in my chest.Soups are really the only thing I can eat that dosn't hurt.I have learned to eat slow and chew but its not helping.My mom bought me some pants yesterday they are a size 22/24 I was wearing I think 30/32 sometimes larger.I was pretty happy about that.
February 24,2003 I am off to the doctor today.8 weeks post op today.I will give all the details when I return home.I just came home from the dr.It went very well.I was that I am above where I should be at this point.I was very happy to hear that.My scale and there scale is a 4 pound difference.My scales says I am down 55 pounds there says 51 pounds.I think I like mine better.I am so happy to with this surgery.I go back April 9th.I have so much more energy.I feel great.My self esteem is coming back.My periods are regular now.I zipped up a coat today that I haven't been able to zipper in 7 years.So far the only problem I am having is I can't eat some meats.Its ok though I get enough to eat other ways.SO much is changed in 8 weeks.My realationship with my husband is much better*wink wink*.I have clearance to start any exercise program I want.I can start putting stuff on my scar to help make it fade.My scar actually looks real good.My husband took a picture of it I am thinking about putting it on here.Its not as big as some of the scars I have seen.I am very happy about that.I was told today that I was transected and bypassed 100cm,what ever that means.Anyway I have to go make dinner for my family.Many blessings.....
February 26,2003 Well once again I tried scrambled eggs and they made me feel sick.I don't really even like eggs.My hair is starting to fall out.Thank god I have pretty thick hair.I can't beleive my energy level is so high.I have to say I have not had a bad experiences with this surgery.I guess I am a lucky girl.
February 27,2003 I am down -57 pounds.I love watching the scale go down and my BMI go down also.I am loving life.If I only could start exercising.
March 3,2003 I had a pretty good weekend.I went to my inlaws house they had us over for dinner.They made macaroni and eggplant parm.Well I was unable to eat any of it.They felt so bad that they kept pressuring me to eat even though I was not hungry.My husband even jumped on the wagon with them.I kept telling them not to worry about me.It got so bad that I ordered some Chinese food and ate like 4 bites of it.I took the rest home.WOW what pressure family can put on you. I looked into Curves this morning.Its not to bad price wise.We'll see the hours aren't real convienent.I tried Ty BO this morning its so hard.I have to start exercising some.I do chase around a 3 year old and my 1 year old who is learning how to walk.That is exercise all by itself. I am gonna order some Real Meals this week to try them I have heard some good and bad about them. I am still at 57 pounds lost I am very happy about that I am hoping to be at 70 pounds lost by my next drs appointment which is in April I think I can do that.I am also gonne try to weigh myself once a month everyday is hard on my emotions.
March 6,2003 It is snowing again here in CT.I hate the cold and snow now.I am feeling great today I am down 60 pounds in a little over 9 weeks.I am very happy.I said I wasn't gonna weigh my self everyday I just can't help it.
March 7,2003 Today I am going to visit my friends mother she had WLS in June and has lost over 100lbs.I cannot wait to see her and talk to her.She and I actually went on a diet together once I think it was Atkins.We even exercised together.I was so excited to hear she had this wonderful surgery.I am looking forward to talking with her today.My friend will also be there she is 28 weeks pregnant I can't wait to see her also.I am finding that I have a bit of insomnia, wonder why?I have all this energy I never had and want to take advantage of it.I am gonna visit my parents today also they are gonna take my children for the weekend so my hunny and I can have some alone time.(wink wink)
March 10,2003 Today is my first gyno appointment since I had my surgery.I went to him for a letter before surgery to help with insurance he doesn't know yet I have had the surgery.He is gonna be surprised when he sees I have lost 63 pounds in 10 weeks.I went to see my friends mom on Friday who has had the surgery back in June of 2002.She looks great.I started to cry.Well I am off to the Dr.Happy loosing everyone.
March 11,2003 Yesterday went well.My Gynogologist was very happy that I am loosing weight.He told me I need to drink more water though.Its hard to drink all that water but I will try. My parents had to rush to Virginia last night my 80 year old grandfather has to have a pacemaker put in today.He also has some blocked arteries.I was gonna go but with my 3 and 1 year olds it would have been a pain in the butt.This was all so sudden.He will be fine though.
March 12,2003 My grandfather came through surgery just fine. I ate a Healthy Choice meal for the first time today.Just 1/2 of it though.It was so filling.I threw away the dessert part of it.Now I have the other 1/2 for dinner. Yesterday I ate a piece of chocolate my first time having candy since way before surgery.Well I am not sure if I dumped but right after I got so tired and needed a nap.Its been along time since I took a nap in the day time.I HAD to sleep.I took and hour nap.Both of my kids were napping thank god or else I might have fallen asleep on them.That is the last piece of candy for me.Oh well live and learn.
March 13,2003 God I hate the week before my period is to arrive....I want to eat everything in sight.I am still trying to understand my new pouch its only been 11 weeks on Monday.Yesterday I was able to eat a Healthy Choice meal in 2 sittings today I ate it in 1 sitting.It was smaller than yesterdays but it still confuses me.I would like to know exactly how much my pouch holds I can't figure it out.I am still loosing so I guess I am doing something right with this tool.Oh well I guess I will figure this out.
March 17,2003 What a great weekend I had.I started walking.It felt great to get out and walk.I am also down 65lbs in 11 weeks.I am just so happy with life right now.
March 19,2003 Walked again today.I have taken my kids out everyday this week.We went to the zoo yesterday.Had a great time.The weather was perfect.Walked around the zoo twice.That felt great.Today was a little cold out but went any way.I hope weather is nice tomorrow so I can walk again.Hopefully will be joining Curves this week.The lady that works there told me all you have to do is come in 3 times a week.I thought it would be an everyday thing.3 times a week is good.Everyday would have been a pain in the butt.There store times are odd and not to convienent(sp)I will work something out.I made a promise to my self I am not gonna weigh myself until the end of the month.Everyday is not good.It just gets me in a mood if the scale dosn't move even a little bit.Still down 65 pounds in a 11 weeks.
March 20,2003 Today our country is at WAR with Iraq.GOD BLESS ALL OF OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!! I will be joining Curves on April 1st.Looking so foward to getting in more exercise.I am gonna try and get some exercise in today but it is cold out,my poor kids were freezing yesterday when I took them with me.Maybe I will try Ty Bo again.
March 21,2003 Happy Spring everyone.Its a foggy day here in Ct.I was looking into my backyard this morning,I can't wait for the weather to get a little better and dry up the grass so I can start doing some yard work. I wasn't able to walk yesterday it was raining out.I am going this weekend.I did 50 sit ups this morning.I thought that was good.I couldn't believe I did that many.I am gonna try to do that everyday and increase it as days go on.This coming week is supposed to be nice out I hope to walk everyday. I did terrible eating yesterday.To many carbs.Today is a good day.Back on track.I am getting rid of my scale.I am bringing it to my moms she lives an hour away from me.Although I visit her often I won't be weighing myself everyday and driving my brain batty if it dosn't move. I go to see my Dr on April 9 I am hoping to loose at least 75 pounds by then.I am still at 65 pounds lost.I can loose the 10 ponds in 2 weeks.I have increased my water and protein.I am finally able to start eating some meats.Its funny how day by day it changes.One day I can eat it the next I can't.My hair is falling out by the hand full.Its ok though I have pretty thick hair.Happy weekend everyone.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND KEEP OUR TROOPS SAFE.GODSPEED!!!!
March 22,2003 What a beautiful day here in CT.I am going walking in a little while.I did grreat with eating yesterday.Actually got in all my water plus in.I spent most of the day peeing it out.I think I am going to stop taking my BC pills I think they are slowing my weight loss down.I will call my dr to find another method.Don't want to have any more babies.I will write more later....
March 23,2003 I went walking today.I also lost 2 more pounds.I am now -67.WOO HOO.I am loving this surgery.I love watching my BMI go down.
March 24,2003 Well I did it I got rid of that awfull scale.It is now safely with my husband at his job.I gave him orders not to let me have until Sunday. Last night my mom took out some of my old clothes she had.I tried on one of my very favorite sweatshirts form like 1992.Well was I excitied it fit and its an Xlarge.I was so happy.I haven't worn an XL since 1992.I almost started to cry.I was wearing 4XL and even some 5XL.I liked my shirts extra big to cover everything.I actually can't believe I olny have 37 pounds more to go and I will be 100 pounds lost.I feel fantastic.
March 25,2003 What a beautiful day yesterday was.I took my kids to the park.I walked around afew times then let them play on the swings.Went shopping all day.I came home and while my daughter was napping my son and I went outside he played with a neighbor and I did some yard work.I couldn't beleive what I was able to do and not feel tired.It felt great being outside.Cleaned out all my flower beds.My husband came home and couldn't beleive what I did.He was impressed.Hopefully the sun will come out and I can go back out there today. I am doing so well with eating this week.I am focusing on protein and water.I can't wait to weigh myself on Sunday to see how much I lost this week. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.MAY GOD KEEP THEM SAFE AND BRING THEM HOME SOON!!!!!!!!!
March 26,2003 Boy am I sore today.I did about 5 hours of yard work yesterday.It feels so good to be sore from activity then from the extra weight I had on me.Thank God for this surgery.I would have never been able to do what I did yesterday.Last Spring I could barely walk with out complaining.This year wow I am doing things I would have never did. I have not walked in since Monday,but I have been doing yard work which is exercise.I am going back out today to do some more.My front yard is all done now on to the back. My husband is going to a hockey game tonight in NYC.I am a little nervous but he will be ok. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS MAY GOD KEEP THEM SAFE!!!!!!!! Today was a hard day for me.Everything I ate hurt my chest all the way down to my pouch.I want to throw up.Just so it won't hurt anymore.Tomorrow is a new day.
March 27,2003 Today is my 6th day of doing 50 situps.On Monday I will try and increase the situps to 60.I am starting Curves on Tuesday looking forward to that.I am feeling alot better today.I am going to go walk today.I miss the last couple of days,I did do yard work and that was alot of exercise.My yard was a mess. I haven't weighed myself in days which I have found is great I am not stressing if the scale dosn't move.I will weigh myself on Sunday.Hopefully I will be in the 220's.Sunday will also be my 3 month anniversary.I can't beleive its been 3 months already.
March 28,2003 I finally broke down and tried on a pair of pants.I actually bought them first.If they didn't fit I knew they would eventually.Well they fit size 18/20.I couldn't beleive it.I was so excited.They are just a little tight but not uncomfortable tight.They do have an elastic waist.My next try on will be jeans.I walked yesterday it always feels so good to walk.
MArch 30,2003 Today I am 3 months out.I have lost 72lbs.I couldn't beleive I lost 5 pounds this week.I am very excited about my weight loss. I love watching my BMI go down.I am in the 220s.I am so loving life today.
March 31,2003 I had a great weekend.My parents and brother with his girlfriend came over my house yesterday for dinner.I have the best family in the world.They are so proud of my weightloss.My brother is opening his own business and asked me if I wanted to help him.Of coarse I said yes,He said he would even pay me.I can bring my kids with me.I also signed up for a bartending coarse.It has always been something I wanted to do. I have decided to hold off on Curves until after the 15 of April.My husband works at an accounting firm and they are really busy right now he dosn't get home in time for me to go.So I will wait.He will be watching the kids while I go. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND THERE FAMILIES!!!!!!!!!
April 1,2003 Not to much to write today.I haven't been walking the weather is cold again.Where I walk is off the water and very windy my poor babies would freeze.I would go by myself but I am a stay at home mommy.Hopefully the weather will warm up.Yesterday I ate a scoop of sugar free ice cream well let me tell you it was very tasty but I think it made me dump.I got really tired after I ate it and had to nap.I couldn't keep my eyes open.I will never have that again.I do't like the feeling of being so tired in the middle of the day. I started my bartending coarse.I never realized that there are so many drinks out there.I can do it.I have taken 4 practice tests already and passed both.I felt pretty good.Anyway for someone with not much to write I sure did a good job. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!!MAY THEY COME HOME SAFE AND SOON!!! I just tried a Real Meals shake well it was gross maybe because it was vanilla.I am gonna order the chocolate samples to see how that one is.My friend gave me the vanilla.I was hoping it tasted good. Oh well, I will try the chocolate next. I am down to weighing myself every Sunday.I have to say it is much better this way than everyday.It drove me crazy weighing everyday.My husband keeps the scale in his car.I take it out on Sundays and weigh myself.I don't want that evil thing in my house. I go see my surgeon next week.I hope I loose close to 80 pounds by then.I think it will be around 76 pounds or so.Of coarse I will take what I can get.Any loss is a good loss.
April 2,2003 I have abosolutely no energy today.All I want to do is sleep.Being a mommy of a 3 year old and a 1 year old when do I have time to sleep.Eating very well today.Yesterday sucked.One Day At a Time I guess.
April 4,2003 Yesterday I had a job interveiw for a waitress postion at an Italian restaurant.It went well I have to go there today at 12 for a try out.I have 15 years experiance as a waitress so it should be easy. My best friend had to have an emergency c section yesterday she was only 32 weeks pregnant.The baby is doing very well.He weighs in at 3 pounds 3 ounces. He came out crying.The doctors said that was a very good sign.He was breathing well for being 8 weeks premature.I was so scared for her.Mommy is doing well also. I will be going to see her this afternoon after my "try out".Have a great day everyone.
April 6,2003 I got the job,but they only wanted me to work at the counter taking phone orders.I didn't want to do that.The pay was not good either.Oh well. I went to a family party last night.The people couldn't beleive how different I look.I loved getting all the compliments. I am now down 77 pounds.I am so happy.I go to the surgeon on Wednesday.Looking forward to that.I think I am gonna need a B12 shot.My energy level is very low.I took 2 naps yesterday.I hate taking naps. I am almost out of the 220's.By next Sunday when I weigh myself again I will be out of them.WOO HOOO. I went to my friends house Friday night and my brother was there.Some of his friends didn't even recognize me.My brother kept asking everyone that came there"DOESN'T MY SISTER LOOK GOOD"I was getting a little embarassed.He is very proud of me. GOOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND FAMILIES.RING THEM HOME SAFE AND QUICK!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 7,2003 I was miserable yesterday.I got my period.I slept half the day away.I am ok today. I can't believe it is April and we are gonna get snow.I want the warm weather.Oh well. I love watching my BMI go down.Its pretty cool.I started out at 47.0.Well thats all I have to say for now. My hair is falling out.I can't beleive how much I have lost.Thank god I have alot of hair. I am gonna try and eat some chicken again.I have such a hard time with it.We'll see.Chicken is just gross now to me.
April 8,2003 Today is my Daddy's birthday.Going to see him tonight.I am also going to pick up my firend from the hospital today.She just had a baby.She is leaving without him though.He is in the NICU.He was 8 weeks premature.He is doing very well.
April 10,2003 I went to see the surgeon yesterday.What a great meeting it was.He told me that I am doing great.I am way above where I should be.He also said I could have a tummy tuck if I wanted to.I told him I want to wait until I am down to goal weight.I was suprised he would say that considering I am only almost 4 months post op.His scale actually matched mine this time.I am down 77 pounds.I don't have too see him now until August.Yeah for me.I was checked for hernia I don't have one.I had a great day yesterday.I felt so good when I left his office.I was told by him that the next time I come see him I will be well under 200 pounds.All I have to say is you bet your sweet Jesus I will be.I only have 23 pounds until I hit 100 pounds lost.WOO HOO.Thats my next goal.
April 11,2003 One year ago today I started my research part of this journey.Now I am almost 4 months post op on the 30th. I have a friend that has been my best friend for over 20 years.She is starting to get jealous.I can't figure out why,she is thin.She knows the struggles I had with my weight.She keeps telling me I better not get skinnier than her.Oh well I guess its her issues not mine she has always been somewhat insecure.
April 14,2003 What a great weekend I had.The weather was perfect.I did some more yard work.I helped my brother and husband cut down a tree in my yard.It was blocking the sun over my pool. I even got some sunburn on my face and arms.My kids are at my moms for a few days.She is off from work this week and loves to spend her free time with my babies.I miss them terribly. I weighed my self yesterday for my Sunday weigh in and I only lost 1 pound this past week.Its ok though I am out of the 220's.I am now 219 and down 78 pounds.I really am so pleased about my weight loss. My neighbors couldn't believe it when they saw me.My brother brought his quad up to my house I drove it for the first time.I would have never did that last year.It was so much fun.I am hoping by the end of the month I can loose the 19 pounds that will put me at 200lbs.I can do it.I know I can.I am 3 1/2 months post op almost 4 months.When I hit 197 that will mean a 100 pound weight loss. I also think I am gonna get my hair cut short.It is falling out so bad that the less tension I can put on it the better off I will be.I found a really cute hairstyle I am going to sask my hairdresser to see what she thinks.We'll see.My husband doesn't want me to cut it.He hates short hair.If it looks bad it will grow back.I know the hair loss is temporary.I need a new look. I think I have wrote enough.I am now going to get dressed and go for a walk it is a beautiful day in Connecticut.
April 17,2003 This week is going to be slow loss.I have been eating a little bit more than I should have.My choices are a little off this week.I cannot wait for all of this holiday candy to go away.I love easter candy.It was always my favorite.I have tried to eat some chocolate and it makes me have a headache or very tired.I get so mad at myself afterwords.I don't think I ate enough to make me dump,I will get back on track.I am loving this weight loss and I don't want it to stop.I also forgot to put the scale back in my husbands car after Sunday weigh in.Well its been calling me everyday.I try to fight it off.The demon takes over. My husband and I took the kids to the zoo yesterday.What a great feeling it is to not get overheated and to be able to walk without hurting.The weather was perfect. I also decided not to get my hair cut.I am afraid to.I know the hair loss will stop I just have to be patient. I still haven't joined Curves.I have to figure out some sort of babysitting arrangements.There hours are not convienent. I put on a pair of shorts yesterday from last summer.Oh my,I need to go shopping.I also need to start working these flabby legs out.The extra skin is starting to really bother me.When I get to goal I can just imagine how I am going to feel.I think I rambled enough.Till next time... I do have to say one more thing my BMI is now at the obese range.I went from Morbidly obese just obese.BMI was 46.5 now it is 34.3.WOO HOO!!!!
April 20,2003 HAPPY EASTER!!! We are going to moms today for a big Italian feast.The one thing good about this is that I help cook and I don't feel like eating after all the cooking. With all the extra picking I did this week I still managed to loose 3 more pounds.I also have my period again.I am now down 81 pounds.19 more pounds and I hit 100 pounds lost.Only 76 pounds until my goal weight.
April 23,2003 I AM SO HAPPY EASTER IS OVER!!!!!!! I have been walking with my friend Carol everynight this week so far.We are doing over 3 miles.She had the surgery in January and is doing fantastic.It feels so good to get out and move again.We have made a committment to walk at least 5 times a week.Hopefully it will speed up some of the weight loss. Not to much to say today.
April 27,2003 Only lost 1 pound this week.I am now down 82 pounds.Wednesday I will be 4 months post op.Next week will be a better week.
April 30,2003 I am 4 months post op today.I am down 84 pounds.Feeling fantastic. I have been so busy.I just finished painting my bedroom.I have so much energy. I am walking again.Feels great.That and chasing my 2 kids around is my only exercise. I am not to sure of my clothing size,I have been wearing my husbands shirts mine are all to big.I am still afraid to go try on clothes. My food choices this week have been so much better thatn the past few I am trying to get rid of the last 14 pounds to be in the 100's.I have decided when I get to 100 pounds ost I will go try on some clothes. These past 4 months have been great.I have made some good friends on here.Thank You to everyone.
May 1,2003 What a busy week I have had.I have been doing some home improvments.I have been walking with my friend Carol.All this energy I have is amazing.Today I am spent.Very tired.Its raining here in Connecticut.I have declared today as a lazy day. I also lost 2 more pounds.That brings my loss up to 86 pounds.I am so close to being 100 pounds lost.My food choices have been better this week.Last months food choices were not that great. Gonna go be lazy on my couch.
May 7,2003 This weight loss journey is wonderful.The simpliest tasks are so easy now.Shaving my legs is such fun now.I can do this with out any problems. My hair loss on the other hand sucks.I had such thick hair.I could braid my hair and it would look like a horses mane.Now my hair is so thin.I hate it.I want to get my hair cut short but I am so afraid to.My husband dosen't want me to. I am going to go to the park to walk tonight.I love walking.I feel so good after. My step daughters are coming from Florida for a month.I am very excited about it.They are such great girls.Then when it is time for them to go home my husband and I will be driving them back to Florida.Hopefully we can spend a few days alone down there.I am very excited about the energy I am going to have.I will be able to do more fun things with my family.Amusement park here I come..... I have noticed the last 2 weeks or so every time I stand up from any postion I get dizzy.I guess I need to call the doctor.Something must be off.
May 12,2003 -89 pounds in 19 weeks.I lost 3 pounds this week.
May 21,2003 What a busy week I had last week.My husbands 90 year old grandmother died on Thursday.The wake was Sunday and the funeral was Monday. I had to go shopping to buy new clothes for the funeral.I didn't have a thing to wear.I tried on different sizes and found out I can fit into a size 16.I had to buy an 18 suit.I wore panty hose for the first time in like 15 years.Control top ones at that and they actually work.Sucked in everything that needed to be tight. My lower belly is huge.Can't wait for the tummy tuck when I am over a year post op or at goal which ever comes first. My husband took a picture of me hope to get that developed soon. I didn't loose anything last week but I didn't gain either.I had my period.This week should be better.Weight loss slowed down this month.Its ok though I still feel great. Still -89lbs. I am almost 5 months post op. 9 days from today.I am only 68 ponds away from goal.
May 25,2003 UGHHHHH!!!!! I only lost 1 pound this week.I drank so much water this week and my protein was better.I know its because of the not exercising.Usually I walk but the weather has been crappy.Oh well.One day at a time I guess.Next week will be a better week.Down 90 pounds in 5 months.Not to shabby.
May 30,2003 5 months post op today I am down 92 pounds.
June 8,2003 I am trying so hard to get these last 6 pounds off to be 100lbs lost.I am 203.-94 pounds.
June 11,2003 Tomorrow I am taking another step to make myself feel beeter about the way I look.I am cutting my long hair off and getting it colored and highlighted.I am very nervous.I want it kind of short.I have had long hair all of my life.This will be a huge change for me. I am down 94 pounds.Getting so close to 100 pounds lost.Maybe getting my hair cut will make me loose some pounds.My hair loss has seemed to slow down.I am very happy about that.I will update more tomorrow after I come home from the salon.
June 12,2003 I DID IT!!!!!!!!!! I cut my hair.I am so happy I did.It looks great.I also had highlights put in it.I am also down another pound That makes -95 pounds.I am going to update my picture I look so different.I feel so pretty now.YEAH ME!!!!!
June 15,2003 Only 4 pounds until I hit the century club.WOO HOO!!!I am very excitied.I feel so great.I am going to update my picture I look very different from the one thats on here now.I have to start walking again.The weather has been awfull.Really rainy.I am hoping to start agin this week the weather is supposed to be nice and sunny.My step daughters are coming here on the 27th of June.I can't wait to see them they are great girls.I have to go now and get ready to see my dad.
June 20,2003 MY HAIR LOSS HAS STOPPED!!!!!!!!!!!
June 22,2003 I am now 200lbs.I have 3 more pounds until I hit the 100 pound loss.I am so excited.I am hoping that I loos those pounds this week.I have 8 days till I am 6 month post op.The weather is supposed to be nice this week in CT.I will hopefully begin my walking again.We also opened our pool so hopefully I can do some exercising in the water.This Friday my step daughters will be here so I will be ALOT more active.I am also going to update my picture I look so different than the one thats here now.Have to go now and do some laundry.
June 24,2003 I am under 200!!!!!!!!!!!I only have 2 pounds to go till the century club..I was so excited when I look at the scale this morning.I am loving this heat.I am outside all day.I also have been eating only protein and I FEEL GREAT.I have been cutting my grass also.What great exercise that is.It takes about 2 hours.My body is so full of energy.Eating just protein has kick started my weight loss again.I only have about 58 pounds more till goal weight.I also drink a gallon of water a day.It is the only beverage I actually drink.I love water.I did before surgery and do post op.Thank God.Anyway I am off to the grocery store I need a few things.See ya..
June 25,2003 HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY MOM!!!! I did it I lost 102lbs.I was so busy yesterday and sweat so much that the weight just melted off.I cannot express how excitied I am.I step on the scale at least 20 times to make sure it was right and each time it kept saying the same thing.I am almost 6 months post op in 5 days and I have hit my first goal of loosing 100 pounds by 6 months.58 pounds to go till my goal weight.I increased my protein and lower my carbs that has helped also.I was on such a bad food choice kick.HAve to go start my day.
June 28,2003 I am down 105lbs.I can't beleive it.I have done so much work outside this week.Yesterday I helped my brother cut down a tree in my yard.All day I was sweating and I forgot to eat.I did drink almost 2 gallons of water.I started to feel dizzy at one point and ate a peice of cheese.I couldn't even swallow it.I had to spit it out.I have lost 8 pounds this week. I will also be 6 months post op on Monday.I am going to a family party tomorrw.I am gonna see family that I haven't seen in awhile.This should be interesting.Well gonna go start my day.Have a great one.
June 29,2003 I am down a total of 105 pounds.I lost 8 pounds this week.What a great week I had.I hope next week will be just as good.My step daughters are coming today.We pick them up at 6:00pm.I can't wait.Tomorrow I will be 6 months post op.I will update my chart tomorrow.Have a great day.
July 7,2003 I didn't loose anything this week.Its ok though.My step daughters are here from Florida.The 4th was fun.Hopefully will loose next week.I am expecting my period so we will see.The week before is usually my big eating week then the week of is usually a 1 pound week then the week after is the big weight loss week.I think I have lost some inches.Oh well Very busy I have got to go now.
July 10,2003 I am going crazy with all these kids that are in my house.Ages 17 months to 12 years old. No weight loss to report this week.Expecting my period.Not much else to say.
July 12,2003 Still no weight loss this week.NOT VERY HAPPY !!!! Hopefullly next week will be better.I am going to jump on that protein train that everyone is talking about on the message board.I also still have not gotten my period.I wish it would hurry up.My eating has been so terrible.ALthough I ahven't gained any weight I haven't loss
