I had my first fill today.
3 cc of liquid were injected into my band. I was a little nervous but everything turned out just fine. I could fill my band inflating.
The doctor said I am doing very well. I fell like I could be doing better. I am not sure if I have unrealistic expectations or not. I just really want to get down FAST!
I hate that I keep yo-yoing back and forth. Hopefully this fill will be just what I need to kick it up a notch here!
I did manage to make it to the gym today! Honestly that is the real secret! Getting my booty moving!
On another note; tomorrow is my first 5K! Granted I'll be walking but it is my first 5K post op. I am doing the National Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. I am pretty excited and just hope I can make it across the finish line without too much drama!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
That Dreaded P Word
Well it's happened!
I've plateaued! (commence dramatic music)
Well not sure if it's a plateau but I keep gaining and loosing the same 5 lbs. Vacation has really messed up my mojo and I have three more coming this summer! Plus I haven't been exercising regularly. You know there is always an excuse!
I am trying to get back on track but having a really hard time. I've lost that little mental band I had. By mental band I mean that I had this fear that I may get sick if I ate too much. Well now I know I can eat way more than 1 cup at a time. You know my biggest weakness is salad! Man I love me some salad! That stuff just slides right down!
So, all that said, it's time for my first fill. I am going in on Friday for a fill. I am hoping that will give me a little more restriction and more will power to get back on track!
Check in with me later this week to see how that fill goes! I really want to be 199lbs by January 1!
Wish me luck!
I've plateaued! (commence dramatic music)
Well not sure if it's a plateau but I keep gaining and loosing the same 5 lbs. Vacation has really messed up my mojo and I have three more coming this summer! Plus I haven't been exercising regularly. You know there is always an excuse!
I am trying to get back on track but having a really hard time. I've lost that little mental band I had. By mental band I mean that I had this fear that I may get sick if I ate too much. Well now I know I can eat way more than 1 cup at a time. You know my biggest weakness is salad! Man I love me some salad! That stuff just slides right down!
So, all that said, it's time for my first fill. I am going in on Friday for a fill. I am hoping that will give me a little more restriction and more will power to get back on track!
Check in with me later this week to see how that fill goes! I really want to be 199lbs by January 1!
Wish me luck!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
I Am Back!
Well I am back in more ways than one!
I recently went on a girls vacation and then a servant trip to Haiti.
All the ladies understand the translation of "girls vacation". For those of you unaware of this secret lingo I'll inform you. A "girls vacation" is basically a vacation of drinking and eating. Two things I can do very well. I went to Miami with some girl friends and we had a fantastic time lounging on the beach and dancing the night away! For the first time since surgery I did notice I could eat around my band. By that I mean that if I wait long enough I can eat more than my recommended amount. Plus I broke pretty much every rule. I was eating and drinking at the same time, drinking alcohol, skipping protein drinks, and skipping vitamins. I was a very bad girl...
But I had so much fun!
The view from my hammock......
I did manage to avoid rice while in Haiti. Overall it was a fantastic experience. I only gained 4 lbs for the 10 days I was gone. That's pretty amazing considering all the stuff I ate!
So now I've been back for 1 week and have lost those 4lbs and 3 more. My grand total is 47 lbs. Only three more pounds to the big 5- 0!
I am noticing I am eating more and more hungry...so you know that means time for a fill. I am not scheduled to go back until June 26 but may go in a little earlier! I want to give it another week or so to see if I can get back to a steady weight loss.
I recently went on a girls vacation and then a servant trip to Haiti.
All the ladies understand the translation of "girls vacation". For those of you unaware of this secret lingo I'll inform you. A "girls vacation" is basically a vacation of drinking and eating. Two things I can do very well. I went to Miami with some girl friends and we had a fantastic time lounging on the beach and dancing the night away! For the first time since surgery I did notice I could eat around my band. By that I mean that if I wait long enough I can eat more than my recommended amount. Plus I broke pretty much every rule. I was eating and drinking at the same time, drinking alcohol, skipping protein drinks, and skipping vitamins. I was a very bad girl...
But I had so much fun!
The view from my hammock......
After a few days in Miami I headed to Haiti for a servant trip. What a change! Haiti was a very rewarding experience. I love the people of Haiti and have an even great appreciation for the gifts and blessings I have as a privileged American. Those of us who live in the privileged world take so much for granted. I will carry these children and people in my heart forever.
I did manage to avoid rice while in Haiti. Overall it was a fantastic experience. I only gained 4 lbs for the 10 days I was gone. That's pretty amazing considering all the stuff I ate!
So now I've been back for 1 week and have lost those 4lbs and 3 more. My grand total is 47 lbs. Only three more pounds to the big 5- 0!
I am noticing I am eating more and more hungry...so you know that means time for a fill. I am not scheduled to go back until June 26 but may go in a little earlier! I want to give it another week or so to see if I can get back to a steady weight loss.
Friday, May 7, 2010
First Fill?
Well it's been a while since my last post.
I am doing very well and so very happy about my progress.
I had my 6 week check up with my doctor. Some band patients get a fill at 6 weeks. I am doing so well that both my doctor and I decided to wait 6 more weeks before my first fill!
Since I begin my liquid diet (2 weeks before surgery) I've lost 44 lbs!! You know what that means! Six more to 50 lbs!!
I am amazed at my progress. I am amazed at how awesome I feel. I amazed that I ever fit into my clothing! I've had to go shopping and buy some new summer stuff but thankfully I have a dear friend (also a fellow bander) who has grown out of her clothing and given me all her summer stuff! I am well set!
I am leaving for vacation on Monday!! I am going to Miami with some girlfriends and then onto Haiti for a mission trip. I am very excited and can't wait to seat in the seat and buckle my seat belt without an extender!!
I promise to post some pictures soon!
I am doing very well and so very happy about my progress.
I had my 6 week check up with my doctor. Some band patients get a fill at 6 weeks. I am doing so well that both my doctor and I decided to wait 6 more weeks before my first fill!
Since I begin my liquid diet (2 weeks before surgery) I've lost 44 lbs!! You know what that means! Six more to 50 lbs!!
I am amazed at my progress. I am amazed at how awesome I feel. I amazed that I ever fit into my clothing! I've had to go shopping and buy some new summer stuff but thankfully I have a dear friend (also a fellow bander) who has grown out of her clothing and given me all her summer stuff! I am well set!
I am leaving for vacation on Monday!! I am going to Miami with some girlfriends and then onto Haiti for a mission trip. I am very excited and can't wait to seat in the seat and buckle my seat belt without an extender!!
I promise to post some pictures soon!
Monday, April 19, 2010
A Bad Day
Last Thursday I was reminded why I had WLS. I was really stressed out at work. It was just one of those days. I had a big event on Friday and was so not prepared for it. There were lots of things going on and I was just totally STRESSED!!
As I was driving home I was feeling all that stress and then I started to think of what I would really love to eat right not. A huge portion of General Tso's Chicken with fried rice, steamed dumplings, some egg rolls, and probably a stuff crust pizza to finish it off!
Man I was really jonesing for that food. And then it hit me. I was SCREWED!!
I knew I couldn't eat any of that stuff! What the heck was I going to do!!You know what I did...I had to feel my emotions. I had to let myself feel and deal instead of ignoring and numbing myself with food. In my previous life, let's say my Weight Watchers life, I would have blown it and ate everything listed above. That would have led to a down ward spiral that would have thrown me off of course. That folks is why I know I needed this band. That's why surgery was a fantastic option and tool for me. I didn't over eat that day. I didn't even overeat with things I could have over eaten (ice cream, etc.)
In fact, it was a great day after all!!
As I was driving home I was feeling all that stress and then I started to think of what I would really love to eat right not. A huge portion of General Tso's Chicken with fried rice, steamed dumplings, some egg rolls, and probably a stuff crust pizza to finish it off!
Man I was really jonesing for that food. And then it hit me. I was SCREWED!!
I knew I couldn't eat any of that stuff! What the heck was I going to do!!You know what I did...I had to feel my emotions. I had to let myself feel and deal instead of ignoring and numbing myself with food. In my previous life, let's say my Weight Watchers life, I would have blown it and ate everything listed above. That would have led to a down ward spiral that would have thrown me off of course. That folks is why I know I needed this band. That's why surgery was a fantastic option and tool for me. I didn't over eat that day. I didn't even overeat with things I could have over eaten (ice cream, etc.)
In fact, it was a great day after all!!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Happy 1 Month Baniversary to Me!
On month ago today I changed my life!
It's hard to believe that I am here! Sitting one month on the other side of gastric banding! I am so thankful to be sitting here!
Some things have already changed for me in this short month's time. The first and probably the most amazing thing is that I am OFF OF METFORMIN!! I am beyond happy about this! Sometime people can never come off of it! Here I am Met free!! I take (scratch that!) took Metformin for something called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Basically the Met would balance my hormone levels and allow my body to ovulate and there by have a normal menstrual cycle. Well I've been off Met for 1 month and have had a menstrual cycle!! Such a HUGE victory for me! I am back to tracking all that girly stuff and am so excited that this road to health is also a road to improved fertility. It's really scary to but my mind back in the fertility game. I've been gone for about 2 years. Trying not to switch gears here. Really want to remained focused on my health and wellness before I even think about baby making. But getting off of Met was my #1 goal with WLS!
I've also noticed my clothes are getting looser!! I even went shopping and bought some shirts in one size down! WOO HOO!!
On this morning of my 1 month baniversary I've lost 18lbs since surgery and 34 lbs all together plus 17 inches!! I've gained a sense of accomplishment and a real sense of hope, "this time I WILL do it!"
Oh, happy baniversary, happy baniversary!!
It's hard to believe that I am here! Sitting one month on the other side of gastric banding! I am so thankful to be sitting here!
Some things have already changed for me in this short month's time. The first and probably the most amazing thing is that I am OFF OF METFORMIN!! I am beyond happy about this! Sometime people can never come off of it! Here I am Met free!! I take (scratch that!) took Metformin for something called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Basically the Met would balance my hormone levels and allow my body to ovulate and there by have a normal menstrual cycle. Well I've been off Met for 1 month and have had a menstrual cycle!! Such a HUGE victory for me! I am back to tracking all that girly stuff and am so excited that this road to health is also a road to improved fertility. It's really scary to but my mind back in the fertility game. I've been gone for about 2 years. Trying not to switch gears here. Really want to remained focused on my health and wellness before I even think about baby making. But getting off of Met was my #1 goal with WLS!
I've also noticed my clothes are getting looser!! I even went shopping and bought some shirts in one size down! WOO HOO!!
On this morning of my 1 month baniversary I've lost 18lbs since surgery and 34 lbs all together plus 17 inches!! I've gained a sense of accomplishment and a real sense of hope, "this time I WILL do it!"
Oh, happy baniversary, happy baniversary!!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Time to Feed the Baby
When you've had weight loss surgery scheduling your meals becomes a necessity. Eating is now a "must do" rather than a "want to". I have to eat at very specific times or it throws the whole daily schedule off. I am very much reminded of an infants feeding schedule. If you miss that 10 am feeding baby is not at all happy. Missing the 10 am feeding throws off the 12 pm feeding and so on and so on. It's the same for me!
To top it off there is the 30/30 rule for WLS patients. This means no drink 30 minutes before a meal and 30 minutes after a meal. Drinking after or during a meal will cause you to "wash" your food down your pouch which then leads to eating more or hunger after eating. I especially found that my breakfast routine is most affected by this 30/30 rule.
I use to wake up, shower, and then have some coffee then maybe eat some breakfast (usually a huge bagel piled high with cream cheese or fast food) while sipping my coffee. Well I can't do that anymore. That doesn't work for me anymore. So the first thing I do when I wake up is eat! I keep forgetting to do this and it throws my whole morning off! It's really taking some re training here to get use to the new me.
So maybe you're wondering what I eat in a day. Here's my schedule for those of you with inquiring minds.
7:30 am: Breakfast: an egg, or 1/2 cup oatmeal or cream of wheat
8:00 am: Blessed coffee!!
10:30 am: Banana/Orange protein shake
12:30 pm: Lunch: 1/4 -1/2 cup of tuna, chicken, shrimp or egg salad
3:00 pm: Chocolate protein shake
5:30 p.m. Dinner: 1 oz meatball jazzed up, or chicken, or above salads.
That's it. That's what I eat in a day. Sometimes I squeeze in a pudding cup. And of course I am drinking 64 oz of water a day.
I use to not eat until 1 pm, but then at 1 pm I was ravenous and would probably consume 2, 000 plus calories. It's so amazing to see what this tool, my band, has done for my life. How the necessity of change has really finally broken through!
To top it off there is the 30/30 rule for WLS patients. This means no drink 30 minutes before a meal and 30 minutes after a meal. Drinking after or during a meal will cause you to "wash" your food down your pouch which then leads to eating more or hunger after eating. I especially found that my breakfast routine is most affected by this 30/30 rule.
I use to wake up, shower, and then have some coffee then maybe eat some breakfast (usually a huge bagel piled high with cream cheese or fast food) while sipping my coffee. Well I can't do that anymore. That doesn't work for me anymore. So the first thing I do when I wake up is eat! I keep forgetting to do this and it throws my whole morning off! It's really taking some re training here to get use to the new me.
So maybe you're wondering what I eat in a day. Here's my schedule for those of you with inquiring minds.
7:30 am: Breakfast: an egg, or 1/2 cup oatmeal or cream of wheat
8:00 am: Blessed coffee!!
10:30 am: Banana/Orange protein shake
12:30 pm: Lunch: 1/4 -1/2 cup of tuna, chicken, shrimp or egg salad
3:00 pm: Chocolate protein shake
5:30 p.m. Dinner: 1 oz meatball jazzed up, or chicken, or above salads.
That's it. That's what I eat in a day. Sometimes I squeeze in a pudding cup. And of course I am drinking 64 oz of water a day.
I use to not eat until 1 pm, but then at 1 pm I was ravenous and would probably consume 2, 000 plus calories. It's so amazing to see what this tool, my band, has done for my life. How the necessity of change has really finally broken through!
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