7 1/2 months out.

Wow, has it ever been a long time.

I have had some new and wonderful experiences in the last 7+ months. My body is really shrinking now. I'm down 109lbs since the surgery and I'm now in a siz 16 pants and X tops. I've been getting so many compliments.... all the time.
I've taken to shopping LOL. It must be my new addiction.
I'm still working on getting my butt to the gym. I was doing so well for a while, but life got to busy.
Bry-Anne can now put her arms all the way around me, and likes to show people.
I got a new bike for Mother's Day and I've been out riding a few times. I'm even walking down the road to visit friends..... something that would never have happened before.

Pretty much I'm just feeling more comfortable in my skin.

Speaking of skin, plastics are on my brain these days. I know I'm going to have my varicose veins fixed in the fall. I don't want to go now because it's summer and I'd have to wear stockings. Much to hot for that.
Next will be my arms. I def need the skin removed from them, but before I do that, I want to lose another 50 lbs or so. I figure I should be as small as possible before having any surgeries. After my arms, I'm considering either a tummy tuck or a lower body lift, which includes a TT. And last but not least, I may have the girls fixed. Not sure if I want to just get a lift, or go a bit bigger. again, not even sure if I'll have them done at all, but its on my list.

That's all for now.

Five Months Out Tomorrow.

I gotta get with the program and start posting regularly.

Tomorrow I'll be 5 months out, and so far I'm down 82lbs.

My weight loss slowed down while we were away in the Dominican Republic, but still came back with a loss.

My mom has mentioned she's really considering the surgery. She's struggled with her weight for as long as I can remember too, but not sure if she's ready for this. She will really have to come to terms with the fact that this a life change and there is not cheating. If she can't give up the food, she can't have the surgery. That's where she's at right now, deciding if she can give it up or not.

I've had some wow moments too.
Last weekend, I bought a jacket that was a size 18. I nearly cried. I haven't worn anything size 18 since I was 18. Now mind you, I can't wear anything else 18, but hey, it's a start.
I am finally able to see my weight loss. After all the weight I've lost in the past (90 & 104) this is the first time I can actually see it on me. I think I'm starting to lose some of my fat head too.

Well, I hope to be back to post a bit more... and more often too.

Almost 4 months out.

Tomorrow I'll be 4 months out. So far I'm down 70.5 lbs. Not to shabby.

Life is moving along. I must make a confession though.
We just got back from a 2 week vacation in the Dominican Republic. I broke some of the rules while I was there. I drank with my meals, mostly because there food made my gut feel like a rock. I ate mostly fruits and veggies, but was unsure of sugar contents. I did the best I could and limited my intake. The biggest problem was they only served food at certain times and by the time it was meal time, I was starving. The first two bites felt like I was dropping a rock down an empty well. It hurt. So I've learned that I shouldn't let myself get that hungry.

Anyway, I'm back and back to the rules. Back focusing on protein intake and back to my vitamins I forgot to take.

Man I was bad, but still managed to come home with a 2.5 lb loss.

That's all for now.

Three Months Anniversary.

About 5 days ago I started doing a good thing. I started keeping track of my foods. I log my protein, fats, cals and fluids., and when eating, I watch sugar. Seems to be working well, I've been down the past 3 mornings.

It was 3 months ago today I was re-born. Since that day, I weigh 58 pounds less and I'm quite happy with the way things are going.

I'll be taking my pictures this afternoon and will post them with my next post.

Just Shy Of 3 Months.

I'll soon be 3 months out. Since surgery, I've lost 54.5 pounds. Not to shabby.


I had my first round of blood work done last week, and called Dr Shram to see if he has gotten the results. Nope. Some mix up here from my doctor's office. I had them re-fax the results and before long, Dr Shram's office called me back. Seems I'm low in the iron department. So, today I'm going to pick up a supplement. Hopefully I can take something chewable. I was told by a friend not to use the liquid because it rotted her sister's teeth.
Mind you this woman will soon be 50, and it rotted her sister's baby teeth as well as her adult ones. So who knows, they may have improved the formula so teeth rotting is no longer an issue. I haven't heard anyone else mention they've had this problem. At any rate, I need some form of iron.

I think I'm going to take some new pics in a few days, to update my shrinking body.

It's A New Year.

As of today, I'm 8 weeks, 3 days out. I'm down 40.5 lbs. Things are going pretty good. I'm trying to get my protein in as best as possible. Instead of drinking shakes, I started using the protein bars. They have anywhere from 10-30g each. I find the 30g ones to big and can only have half at a time. I find I'm eating more beans (and not really suffering for it either LOL) I eat Lean Cuisines and the like which also have a decent quantity of protein.
Liquids remain a problem for me. I'm just not a big drinker. I am making sure I feel fine however. I don't want to become dehydrated.
I started back to the gym yesterday. I only did 30 mins on the treadmill. I wanted to use the machines, but was intimidated my the amount of people there (it being January and all) and I really didn't want to sit and try to figure them out with other people looking on and waiting on me. I figure I'll hire a personal trainer for a few weeks to help me learn a routine.

Everything is looking good. Weight is coming off and I'm shrinking. I bought a few new clothes to help me feel good about how I look and now I'm feeling all is right in my "me" world.

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