Seven Weeks Out

Yesterday I was 7 weeks out and to date I've lost 36lbs. I had my check up with Dr. Shram and he's pleased with my results. He said the aim is for 15% weight loss by 6 weeks and I'm at 17%.
My new scale seems to be right on with the weight in I had there. I'm happy about that so I don't have to do any calculating.
For the past 4 weeks or so, I've had a hard time getting in my protein and fluids in. Yesterday I bought a new protein powder that has 60g. I tried it today, but found it was to sweet. I think tomorrow I'll cut it down a scoop (40g) and eat the rest. That should be ok. Still have to work on the liquids.
I'm so ready to go shopping Sunday for some new clothes. I'm sick and tired of wearing black jeans. Some new blue ones would be nice.
Funny, I'v lost 90lbs about 2 years ago, and didn't find a big change in my clothes size. Now I've only lost 36lbs, and I'm noticing a big difference. Wonder if the surgery is making me lose it differently then I did before.
That's about all for this update.

Six Weeks Out Tomorrow.

Tomorrow makes it 6 weeks since my surgery. I'm doing great. I'm down 33lbs. I don't know if that's good or not, but it is what it is.
As a gift to myself, I bought a new digital scale. My old one was at least 10 years old, was accurate, and I had to add 5lbs to get me to what my surgeon's scale said. I've been calculating it that way all along. This one puts me exactly to where I calculated I should be. We'll see on Dec 29. The only problem is I weigh first thing in the morning, buck naked and before I've had anything to eat or drink. My appointment is almost at dinner time, and I'll be wearing my winter clothes, so I don't know how accurate it'll be. The best I can do is come right home and weigh again on my scale with my clothes on and see how close I come.
I've been trying to get all my protein in, but it sure isn't easy. I can't stand the shakes anymore. I'm actually trying to drink one now. The first one in about 10 days. Not going so well, but I'm gonna get it done.

Satuday, Dec. 13, 2008.

This morning's weigh in was a pretty good one. I'm down another 3 lbs today to make my running total since surgery, 29 lbs.

Have another busy day today. I'll be leaving soon for one hockey game, to the swimming pool, home to pick up the next kid for his hockey game.
I've made sure to bring myself a high protein lunch and a high protein snack. But I'm thinking I should also bring a dinner since I won't actually be home till 7:30 tonight then I'm off to bingo right after. Yep, I'm going to carry today's menu in my purse.
Lucky for me, I found these great tuna salads. Thai, Italian and Spanish. They have all different kinds of veggies, beans and rice in them. They have about 20g of protein in each. They come in a can with a pull of lid, a nice little spoon and a napkin. They're ideal for traveling.
I can also bring cheese string and an Atkins bar. Perfect. I'll bring my jug of water too.

I'm off to face this challenging day.

One Month Out And First Time Dumping.

Yesterday I was one month out. All seemed well till last night. I had a buger (the premade kind you fry up) and even though I was withing my sugar grams, after only 2 bites I started to feel like crap. I ended up brining it back up withing 2 mins. Once I did, I felt better and was able to eat just a salad.
I guess the burger just didn't agree with me.
The good thing is, it wasn't as bad to "be sick" as it use to. I would hold it in and suffer as long as possible because I hated the feeling of being sick. Now, even though I hate the idea of it, it wasn't that bad. Maybe because there's not stomach acid? Maybe cause it doesn't have as far to travel? I don't know, but next time I won't worry so much.

Meeting A New Friend.

I'm excited to meet a new friend tomorrow. I belong to a weight loss surgery site called Obesity Help (OH) where I met a woman named Janet. She's visiting her mother for the holidays, which happens to be in the next town. So, tomorrow I'm going to meet her for coffee at Tim Hortons.
I can't wait to meet her. I just know I'll learn a thing of two. Meeting other WLS folks always teaches me something.

On the weight loss front, there's nothing new. I'm still stuck at 24 lbs lost. (Not that I'm complaining.)

Three Week Stall

I've heard of people talking about the Three Week Stall. I think I've maintained this 24lb loss for all of my third week. I must be experiencing the famous stall. The other famous stall is the 3 month stall. I'm just happy to know I'll eventually kick it up again.

Two Days Shy Of 4 Weeks.

I'm feeling better, but I notice when I first start to eat or drink I get a pain like I'm trying to swollow a chicken bone. It doesn't matter what I eat or how well I chew since it even happens with liquids. Once I continue eating, it seems to get better. I'll have to mention it at my next appointment between Christmas and New Year.
I'm still at a 24lb loss and have been there for a few days. I'm hoping I drop again soon.... like tomorrow.

I'm hungry now, and don't know what I want to eat, but i'd better think of something soon.

People are starting ot notice my loss. Mostly in my face. It'll be hard for most to tell much else since it's winter and we're all wearing big bulky winter coats. Come spring it'll be a nice surprise.

Day 23 And I'm Not Feeling So Well.

It all started last night. I didn't eat anything in particular, but I just can't seem to stomach the thought of eating. My stomach is doing flip flops and I know I just want to be sick. I have no idea what this is all about. I know it can't be food related, cause I've barely had anything at all.
I'm going to take a children's chewable gravol and hope I feel better fast. I have to go out tonight and the kids are depending on me.

Three Weeks Out.

As of yesterday I was 3 weeks out and down 23 lbs.
I feel fantastic.
I went power shopping in the States for 15 hours and if it wasnt for my feet hurting, I could have shopped some more.

Looks like I'm losing about a pound a day. I can't complain about that.

I think it's going to be a whole different kind of summer in 09.