Working on week 3

09/28/10 - Weighed in at 215.2lbs, down 5lbs from last week
Still on a full liquid diet, which consist of protein shakes, broth, carbmaster yogurt, SF Jello, SF Pudding and lots of water. Can't wait for some food.

1st week back to work wasn't so bad. I was able to pack my food and take my 20oz bottle to keep water in. I am keeping a food journal and doing my best to write in it everytime I eat. Of course it is easier during the week when I have the journal out on my desk at work. But at home the journal is in my purse and I tend to forget about it. I did receive so many compliments at work about my weightloss. That made me feel very good that others are seeing my weightloss.  I also had to replace 2 pairs of my work pants because they were falling off of me. I went to Fashion Bug today (10/02/10) to get a couple of new pairs of pants, and OMG I got to buy a size 18!! That is 2 sizes down!! This is a very happy day for me!

This is too funny!!! Aaron can now pick me up over his shoulder with no problem at all.

Another week down

09/21/10 - 09/27/10
Weighing in at 220lbs.  Down 2lbs from last week.
The only things that really went on this week is my sister had her son on 09/22/10, he weighed 9lbs. I went to see him the next day as that is also the day I had my 2 week appointment with the surgeon. Seeing my sister, her daughter and son was the best part of my week.

I went to the Y with Aaron on Saturday and tried to lift weights but even the lightest weights were too heavy and I was getting so lightheaded so I just walked the track while Aaron worked out. I went back to work on Monday the 27th. It is actually really good to be back at work. I fix my lunch box with all my food measured out and when I eat it I make sure to write it down in my journal. This helps me keep track with my food and water.

 OMG I almost forgot!! I found a couple pairs of blue jeans in the attic, they are a size 20 and they fit with room. Even though I went from a 22 to a 20 it's all good for me. Also, when getting ready for my first day back to work I put on a pair of work pants and they were WAY to big for me! Now that's what I'm talking about!!!

Sleeved for a week

09/14/10 - So today I have been sleeved for a week. I weighed in at 222.8 lbs. That's 7 lbs since surgery. How cool is that! Ok, now on to what I did today. Me and Ben went out today. We ate at TGI Fridays and I had mashed potatoes and only ate a few, took the rest home. Then we went to Best Buy to get the second season of Sons of Anarchy. Love me some Jacks!! While we were there we saw Angel, Eva, Sabrina and baby. Boy Angel looks like she could bust any second. The baby will be here soon. The rest of the night I have had a protein shake, went on a walk with Ben, the rest of my mashed potatoes and now having a protein water. I can certainly feel the fullness.

09/15/10 - So I have had a protein shake, chicken broth, popsicle's and protein water.  I went on a walk with Aaron and noticed that my pants kept falling down. I guess that's a step in the right direction. Oh yea, I got more work done on my sleeve. It is now connected (top and bottom).  It's been a good day.

09/16/10 - 09/18/10
I have been really blah the last few days so I haven't really felt like posting. Not really getting in all of my water or walking. I got on the scales today and haven't lost any weight. I'm thinking that is because I haven't been up walking around. Today I went to Veteran's Memorial Park with Aaron for the Old Timers Parade. He sang with his school choir a few times. It was nice outside today so that was good. By the time he was done, well let's just say we were done and ready to go. I did wish I could eat everything that was there. It all smelt so good. I did have some barbecue though. It settled in my new tummy well. So right now, hanging on the couch watching TV.

09/19/10 - Today I have just layed around and watched movies. Iron Man, Terminator Salvation, Hangover and the 1st disk of season 2 Sons of Anarchy. I have had a protein shake, won ton soup, 2 pieces of shrimp, couple bites of chicken and a few bites of sugar free pudding. Man, what am I going to do when I have to go back to work. No more sitting around.... well sitting in the comfort of my own home that is. I know I keep saying this but I need to get my lazy butt out of the house and start walking. Sitting here is not getting the weight off.

09/20/10 - I got up this morning to take Aaron to school then hopped back into bed when I got home. Me and Ben slept till about 11am. Then we went to get smoothies and to walk around the mall some. Well we walked around in the halloween store and I was just too light headed and weak so we left to come back home. Good thing too, Ben was feeling pretty bad, when we got back home he went to bed and slept from 230pm to 11pm. I had him go get me some laxatives because I have had a BM in at least a week. I know I am not following my NUT rules. I have been eating small amounts of food for most of last week. But I am only suppose to have liquids. I had this surgery to lose weight and to live a healthier life. But I haven't been able to let go of the bad habits. Those habits are everywhere!! It's going to be so hard for me!

Post Op

Everything moved so quickly the day of the surgery. I had to wait about 2 hours before they took me back to get ready. Then it was all a blur. I have 6 incisions that are just painful enough to know they are there. All of the nurses were great, Dr Spaw is great.

09/08/10 - Today is the worse so far. I woke up nauseous and in pain. I tried to sleep as much as I could. The nauseous and pain finally got better later in the night.

09/09/10 - Today woke up feeling much better. No nauseous feeling but still have pain. I got to come home today.

09/10/10 - So about today. Well it has been a good day. I have a little more gas than yesterday but nothing that hurts.  I have sat and slept on the couch most of the day. Got up and walked around the house some. Drank my protein water. I am still sore but that's to be expected. I only take my pain medicine when it's the kind of hurt that I can't get comfortable with. Otherwise, it's a heating pad and lots of pillows

09/11/10 - Let me start out by saying that when I came home Thursday 09/09/10 I weighed 234. Today I weighed 228 so I have lost the extra weight from the gas and fluids given to me at the hospital. Ok now onto today. I got up this morning feeling very lightheaded and nauseous. I took my nausea medicine for the first time since being in the hospital and went back to bed. I played on the computer until I fell asleep. I slept for a few hours and got back up feeling better. I ate the rest of my pudding cup and drank very slowly my water. I am again feeling nauseous. I am thinking that it has to do with not having enough food in me. But again this is to be expected right now.

09/12/10 - Got up feeling ok. Decided to take Aaron to my sister's house in Nashville. Sat at her house for about an hour and got tired. Came back home and watched the Titans with Matthew. Finally got sleepy enough to go lay down in my bed. Got up later on just in time for Ben and Aaron to come home. Again, just sat around watching TV. By the time it was to go back to bed I was feeling very anxious, like my legs wanted to run a marathon or something. Took me forever to fall asleep and even then I layed on the couch in order to sit up some. As far as food goes, I got in a 20oz cup of protein water during the day, SF Pudding, Chicken Broth and Popsicle. My tummy doesn't really hurt anymore except when I have gas, even then it's more pressure than pain.

09/13/10 - So after last night I had to get up this morning to go see my therapist. After taking a shower one of my bandages came off. It's ok, it has a steri strip over it. The therapy appointment went well. Took a protein shake with me and only finished about half of it. Ben went to pay bills while I was at therapy. After therapy we just went riding around awhile to enjoy the day. Got home and rested on the couch. Aaron fixed him a tuna sandwich and I took the small amount of tuna left in the can and ate it. You would think the boys were going to think I was going to die or something. They were all over me about eating food while I am suppose to be on liquids. Thankfully my new tummy handled it well.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

09/07/10 - I had my surgery today. Weighed in at 229, they also repaired the hatal hernia. I have been dosing off and on all day. I have been able to eat ice chips which has been awesome. The pain is mostly in my neck and left shoulder area and knock on wood has not been bad. It's 6:07 pm and I have not been walking yet. I am loving my sleeve.

Before

After being hooked up

 

 

 

 

 

After Surgery

 

 

What was done to me

The day I get to go home

Week 2 of Pre Op diet

08/30/10 - Well I am now on week 2 of my pre-op diet which consist of only liquids. I have to say that I did horrible on week 1. I knew I could have 1 meal a day and I ate whatever I wanted to instead of what they told me to eat. I just felt like I was starving. I know this week will be very hard for me. But only 1 week left before surgery. Over all I have lost 10.6lbs since July 29th

Pre Op diet begins

08/23/10 - Today I begin my pre-op diet. I think I will do fine the first few days because I had already started the process of eating less and drinking protein shakes. However, it has been really hard to stay awake so far today (it's 11:40am). I am really hoping this part gets better!

Under 240

08/21/10 - Well I weighed myself this morning and I am 239.4!!!!! That is awesome to me because it has been at least 5 years since I was under 240. I am so proud of myself!

Pre Op Testing

08/20/10 - So today I went for my pre-op testing. It included an upper GI, blood work, EKG and pre admission. I really thought it was going to take most of the day however much to my surprise it only took a couple of hours. Next week I start my pre-op diet so I will be having an early birthday in order to enjoy a nice piece of cake.

Surgery Date Scheduled

08/11/10 - So I went to my meeting with the surgeon Dr Spaw. He was very nice and explained a lot of things to me and my husband. After that I received my surgery date which is Sept 7 2010... 3 days after my birthday... What a great birthday giff to myself. Then me with the nutritionist. I had already started changing my eating habits just be reading all the posts so I think I am mentally ready to go through the pre-op diet.

Approval of Gastric Sleeve

08/04/10 - On Monday August 2nd, my WLC sent in for approval for the sleeve. They told me we could something by Thursday August 5th. Well I got a little surprise tonight. At the company I work for, they a program called Healthy Life. This where they will have nurses call and check on you. Help answer questions. Well this is when I found out I had been approved for my surgery. I can't wait to get the phone call tomorrow from the WLC. Tomorrow is the beginning of a new me.