Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
It's a Struggle
Today is 7 months, 6 days since I had the lap band surgery. And almost a year now since I started looking into having it done. When I started I weighted 234 pounds, today I weight 196 making that 38 pounds lost. I was pretty happy three months ago when I hit 197 but then my dad died and my motivation and eating habits went to hell. I snacked on candy and junk food again after being so good for months . I gave myself a break at first and figured it would run its course and work out and blamed it on stress. Truth be told I am sure it was/is emotional eating.
I went in for my regular check up with the doctor last Thursday. I didn't want another fill because I already could not eat very much but more than I should be able to eat according to what I learned in my classes prior to surgery. He wasn't very sympathetic and told me that I need to do what I was taught..three bites. Chicken, meat, fish..that's it. No salads, no slider foods. He gave me another fill making it 6cc's now in my band. (I think my band will hold 10 ccs)
This has been a trying 5 days! I can finally really only eat three bites! Even my protein shake makes me feel crappy and too full. If I eat that fourth bite I am off to the bathroom to throw it up (TMI..sorry). Good news is Ive lost another pound since my doctor visit Thursday. Bad news is not being able to eat makes me very cranky! I have a feeling seeing the scale go down more will make me get over the crankiness ...we shall see.
I worry a little about dehydration and not getting enough nutrients ..I mean how could I possibly with three bites of protein and a protein shake a day? It explains the weight loss but how healthy is this?? I am taking my vitamins and my hair isn't falling out as much as before..at least not that I notice as much. I am having little bits of feelings of wondering if this was the right decision for me. In my logical brain I think it was. I was way over weight and nothing was working. I was very unhealthy and my quality of life was being effected in ways I didn't even realize until I started losing the weight. I think once I get past this bump in the road I will again think that I made the right decision but on days like this when I can't eat, can't even imagine going out to eat ever again without worrying about embarrassing myself it's a hard call. I'm giving myself a few more days and if I'm still struggling as much I think I will go back and have him take back out 1cc of fluid from my band. Maybe this was the wake up call I needed to get back on track?
I went in for my regular check up with the doctor last Thursday. I didn't want another fill because I already could not eat very much but more than I should be able to eat according to what I learned in my classes prior to surgery. He wasn't very sympathetic and told me that I need to do what I was taught..three bites. Chicken, meat, fish..that's it. No salads, no slider foods. He gave me another fill making it 6cc's now in my band. (I think my band will hold 10 ccs)
This has been a trying 5 days! I can finally really only eat three bites! Even my protein shake makes me feel crappy and too full. If I eat that fourth bite I am off to the bathroom to throw it up (TMI..sorry). Good news is Ive lost another pound since my doctor visit Thursday. Bad news is not being able to eat makes me very cranky! I have a feeling seeing the scale go down more will make me get over the crankiness ...we shall see.
I worry a little about dehydration and not getting enough nutrients ..I mean how could I possibly with three bites of protein and a protein shake a day? It explains the weight loss but how healthy is this?? I am taking my vitamins and my hair isn't falling out as much as before..at least not that I notice as much. I am having little bits of feelings of wondering if this was the right decision for me. In my logical brain I think it was. I was way over weight and nothing was working. I was very unhealthy and my quality of life was being effected in ways I didn't even realize until I started losing the weight. I think once I get past this bump in the road I will again think that I made the right decision but on days like this when I can't eat, can't even imagine going out to eat ever again without worrying about embarrassing myself it's a hard call. I'm giving myself a few more days and if I'm still struggling as much I think I will go back and have him take back out 1cc of fluid from my band. Maybe this was the wake up call I needed to get back on track?
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
1/15/2013
Tomorrow is the day my dad predicted I'd be at 199 pounds. I'm thinking that I am not going to make goal..I'm at 204 today :(
Today is my three month anniversary from having the surgery. I've lost almost 30 pounds..like 6 ounces away from saying 30 pounds. I'm pretty happy with that but will be much happier when I can say I've reached my goal and now weight 125 pounds. That is so like me..wanting the reward without doing the work.
I saw on facebook that one girl rewarded herself with a pink ipod for making it to onederland..Why didn't I think of that? What should I reward myself with? I'm planning on new clothes but I don't want to do that until I'm much further along..so for now I'm in baggy pants..i may have to break down and get littler (is that a word?) underwear thou...nothing says sexy like big ole granny panties eh?
I've had some issues eating since this last fill. Last night I couldn't even keep jello down. I went out to eat with Vic and Victor and spent most of the meal thinking about a nice way to stay in the bathroom. I won't even tell you about the ride home...:( It's time to just eat a bite or two off Vic's plate instead of ordering my own meals.
I'm super crabby too...like ready to kill someone (yes I have someone in mind) crabby..I think it has more to do with feeling out of control regarding my dad thou and not so much anything else. I hope by being up there with him I'll calm down some.
It sucks not to be able to turn to comfort foods when you need them to comfort you. :) Looks like a good time to take up running or something. I saw some really cute pink running shoes on someones facebook page....may have to look into that.
Enough rambling. Still no video or pictures...I spent the day cleaning house and even thou it's 6pm I'm still in jammies...and nothing cute believe me...or I'd throw a picture up here. My hair isn't really cooperating with me either...it's falling out and is looking dry and frizzy. I bought new products last time I had it cut but I'm just not feeling it...maybe I should reward myself with a pretty wig..:)
Wow tonights post really sounds like a pity party...sorry about that. Until later..xoxox
Today is my three month anniversary from having the surgery. I've lost almost 30 pounds..like 6 ounces away from saying 30 pounds. I'm pretty happy with that but will be much happier when I can say I've reached my goal and now weight 125 pounds. That is so like me..wanting the reward without doing the work.
I saw on facebook that one girl rewarded herself with a pink ipod for making it to onederland..Why didn't I think of that? What should I reward myself with? I'm planning on new clothes but I don't want to do that until I'm much further along..so for now I'm in baggy pants..i may have to break down and get littler (is that a word?) underwear thou...nothing says sexy like big ole granny panties eh?
I've had some issues eating since this last fill. Last night I couldn't even keep jello down. I went out to eat with Vic and Victor and spent most of the meal thinking about a nice way to stay in the bathroom. I won't even tell you about the ride home...:( It's time to just eat a bite or two off Vic's plate instead of ordering my own meals.
I'm super crabby too...like ready to kill someone (yes I have someone in mind) crabby..I think it has more to do with feeling out of control regarding my dad thou and not so much anything else. I hope by being up there with him I'll calm down some.
It sucks not to be able to turn to comfort foods when you need them to comfort you. :) Looks like a good time to take up running or something. I saw some really cute pink running shoes on someones facebook page....may have to look into that.
Enough rambling. Still no video or pictures...I spent the day cleaning house and even thou it's 6pm I'm still in jammies...and nothing cute believe me...or I'd throw a picture up here. My hair isn't really cooperating with me either...it's falling out and is looking dry and frizzy. I bought new products last time I had it cut but I'm just not feeling it...maybe I should reward myself with a pretty wig..:)
Wow tonights post really sounds like a pity party...sorry about that. Until later..xoxox
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
12/5/12
The scales are not moving for me...I need to drink more water for sure. And probably eat more...I do my protein shake in the morning and then nothing again until dinner time. After dinner I'm in snack mode but I am keeping it to cheese, sugar free Popsicles, etc...We had steak on the grill last night..I should have stopped after a few bites but tried to finish the whole thing and of course it was too much food and ended up giving me trouble.I'm still learning on how much is too much and I know it's a no no to eat dinner in front of the tv because I'm not focused on how much I'm eating or how fast I'm eating..ah today is another day.
I've mailed out some of my Christmas cards but not all. I'm still going crazy looking for my dang address book. Knowing me i packed it away with my Christmas stuff last year and it is over in our storage unit...buried! I've put out a few requests on facebook for people to send me their addresses but not many have answered me. I guess I'll wait and send cards after we get them first. lol
I'm off to watch some TV and play nurse to Vic for a while. I hope that you all have a great day...and if you have not done it yet...GO GET YOUR FLU SHOTS!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Pre Surgery
Today starts my two week pre op diet. I began researching getting the lap band back in July. I had to go to two weeks of nutrition classes, two sessions with the shrink, three months of visits to my regular doctor where he could document that we talked about my died and weight loss goals and that brings me to now! :)
Today I go in for a barium swallow at the hospital to make sure everything looks ok for surgery. Then blood work, another visit with the nutritionist, a pre op appointment at the hospital a few days before surgery and I"m ready to go.
Vic and I went grocery shopping yesterday and got all the food that I'll be allowed to eat this next two weeks. It's mainly a liquid diet but I am allowed high protein low carb type foods also so we got some of those. I've ordered quite a few protein shakes from unjury because they were my favorite. I was given some samples of a brand called Chike but I couldn't get over the fact that it reminded me a lot of my baby alives food from when i was 7...lol
I weight 234 on most days...I want to get down to 125-135. I am 5'1" and 1/2 :)
I have been getting more and more over weight for the past 6 years. I've had both hips replaced due to another condition and ever since then it's been hard to exercise and the weight has just packed on.
Here is one of my more recent pictures..My dad and I , taken Aug 2012. I was mortified when he put it on facebook.
Today I go in for a barium swallow at the hospital to make sure everything looks ok for surgery. Then blood work, another visit with the nutritionist, a pre op appointment at the hospital a few days before surgery and I"m ready to go.
Vic and I went grocery shopping yesterday and got all the food that I'll be allowed to eat this next two weeks. It's mainly a liquid diet but I am allowed high protein low carb type foods also so we got some of those. I've ordered quite a few protein shakes from unjury because they were my favorite. I was given some samples of a brand called Chike but I couldn't get over the fact that it reminded me a lot of my baby alives food from when i was 7...lol
I weight 234 on most days...I want to get down to 125-135. I am 5'1" and 1/2 :)
I have been getting more and more over weight for the past 6 years. I've had both hips replaced due to another condition and ever since then it's been hard to exercise and the weight has just packed on.
Here is one of my more recent pictures..My dad and I , taken Aug 2012. I was mortified when he put it on facebook.
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