Week 8 Post-OP---263lbs----Down 50lbs!!!!

Today I weighed myself and I am officially down 50 pounds!!!!  FIFTY POUNDS!!  I am so ecstatic!  I can't believe I have lost 50lbs in 8 weeks--it's mind boggling!  I have to confess that I haven't been exercising like I should be, but on the flip side I just got official "clearance" to work out on machines at a gym now so NO MORE STALLING! Now is the time to get into a solid routine--I am checking out a couple of gyms to see which one will suit my needs best! But truthfully, I can totally feel the difference in my body and how I feel!  My sleep is better and my energy is definitely better than what it used to be.  I have a plan and I am going to do my best to stick to it!  So anyway, I do have some other news--if there are squeamish readers out there, then read no further--However, it is was it is.  Some of you may or may not know that I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer 5 years ago.  Well after 5 years of being cancer-free I have been told I definitely need a hysterectomy. After my miracle baby was born last year ( I say miracle, because I was told I would never be able to have kids again) I started to experience very heavy periods and now it's out of control--It's like I am hemorrhaging every time. Totally disgusting.  So while before the surgery I was totally against having a hysterectomy, because at age 36 I wasn't ready to give up the idea of possibly having another child--I really wanted a girl--NOW I can't wait to have it!  I think having WLS changed my whole attitude.  I am ready to focus on me and get myself healthy for myself and for my family. I have neglected myself for too long.  I am ready to get on with life!  My surgery is on Dec. 9th and hopefully everything will be fine!  I go to see my Nutritionist tomorrow and I can't wait for the next "tier" of food that I am able to have--I believe I am allowed to have SALAD!!  I am so happy for that!  I will post with news from that appt. tomorrow!  Peace Out!!

Week 7 Post-OP---270lbs----Down 43lbs

I can't believe I have lost 43lbs in less than 2 months!  I am so amazed!  My clothes feel good and I feel lighter in my step.  I had to race up the stairs last night and, before if I did, it was a freakin' chore.  First of all, there would have been no "racing" involved.  I hated stairs before.  I would get so winded and my knees would crack and make all these sounds. Yes, even just one flight of house stairs.  It was pretty brutal and sad.  However, when I needed to get something from upstairs I just sent Michael or Noah and they would get it for me.  Sleeping has been great as well.  Even though before surgery I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and I had been sleeping with a CPAP machine, I have to admit that I haven't been using it now for about a month and I feel fine.  Michael said he really hasn't heard me snore so I guess thats a good thing!  I go to see my Doctor on Friday and we will see what their scale says-because I hear from other patients that the scale at the docs office always weighs you heavier--but whatever, I am going to stick with my scale!  I am still not on a good routine with my vitamins, but I am aware that I need to get into a better mindset about them.  I am doing good with my protein intake,  I get in an average of 65 to 80 grams a day, and sometimes exceeding my requirement of 89 grams. I have discovered that my unflavored protein powder is good in a few things other than chicken broth--which I haven't really had since the first 2 weeks after surgery.  I love Chai tea and I discovered a sugar free version of the Oregon Chai brand concentrate!  LOVE IT!!  I have an authentic Oprah Winfrey mug that my sister-in-law Susan gave to me after she had appeared on her show (Cool right!) (Sidenote* That was the only gift she received from the show and she gave it to me because she knows how much I love Oprah!!) Anyway, that is my favorite mug and it is 16 oz. So I fill it with Skim deluxe milk plus 1/4 cup of chai concentrate--heat it up and add 2 scoops of the unflavored Nectar brand protein powder--(which is 20grams of protein) (10g per scoop) I also add a couple sprinkles of pumpkin pie spice and it is absolutely heaven!!!  After reading all these reviews on the Nectar Fuzzy Navel protein powder, I broke down and bought the Grab-N-Go container and I tried it and I HATED IT!!! It was so disgusting!  I was so hoping that would have been a good thing for me!  A week later, I tried it again, this time (per reviews) mixing it with some crystal light--Still Terrible!!!!  Ugggghhh! Now I have this huge container of powder that I don't know what to do with---Any suggestions? Anybody want samples?? I will mail you a couple if you want to test them before you buy. Let me know! Well I am off to bed--will post later on. Peace Out!

Week 6 Post-OP---272lbs----Down 41bs

It is hard to believe it has already been a little over 6 weeks since my surgery!  I am feeling good, not 100%, but I am starting to get into a routine.  I feel so great about myself!  I took Noah to a birthday party last weekend and I threw on my jeans that were a size 26, and they were SWIMMING  on me! It looked terrible! I had been wearing a size 24 and even those are getting loose, so I went to good ole' Lane Bryant to find a new pair of jeans and a top or two.  I tried on a size 22 and was shocked when I could button and zip them up!!!  My shirt size also went down I was a 26/28 and I tried on a 22/24 and that fit, but I also tried on an 18/20 and it fit great-could have been the cut as well, but hey I will take it!  I felt really sexy, and I was so happy at the change that was coming in the future!  Just walking in the Mall I felt lighter on my feet and I wasn't "lumbering" along, getting out of breath, with my back hurting like I used to!  I was really happy!

Week 5 Post-OP---279.5lbs----Down 33.5lbs!!

Its been 5 weeks since my surgery and things are going well!  For the most part I can eat pretty much what I want, within reason that is!  I am still having some issues getting in my protein and liquids, but I am always trying to get them down nonetheless.  I see the differences in my face and tummy and in my upper arms.  So that is cool.  Not changed that much in size, but starting to feel like my size 24 jeans are loosening up.  Exercise is my biggest hurdle right now, so I am working on that as well.  Not much else to say, I will write more later. Peace out.