Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Had to share!!!
I am six weeks post SGB and tonight I ate half a cheeseburger from McDonalds!!! I didn't get sick. Not exactly something I'm proud of...but I'm so glad I can eat one every now and then. I feel so normal...not left out etc. I don't think I will eat fast food again anytime soon. It didn't taste that good and wasn't worth the fat & calories...but it was cheap and got rid of my cravings! There is hope that one day I will be able to try different things!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Yesterday was a fantabulous day! I am getting my energy back. Starting to feel really really good. Yesterday was also the first day I was able to eat "real" food for almost all day and not get sick! Hello Stage Three!!! I bought a roasted chicken from Walmart, cooked some zuchinni, and added in some frozen mixed veggies. Steamed the you know what out of them. It was GREAT. I ate a yogurt protein shake. Vanilla & Peach. Ate a couple of slices of peaches... It was a good day. Homeschooling went well for the most part. Hannah is doing really well in school. Sometimes it is hard to keep her focused & interested but we're getting there. I weighed myself this morning. I'm down 1.4 lbs from yesterday! Now off to wake the kiddo, do school, go workout, wash clothes, etc, etc, etc...
Thursday, January 5, 2012
I'm such a slacker
I am such a slacker. I had intended to blog way more often than I do. I either forget the password, remember late at night, or just have a hard time putting everything into words.
Well, I had my one month check up after SGB two days ago. I'm doing awesome. I have recovered from having pneumonia and while I'm kinda tired most days I'm chugging along. I have lost 35-40lbs. Depending on the day, what I'm wearing, and what scale I'm on. I'm pretty excited about that! Most people loose 100lbs the first year. Usually within 6 months. Can u see me at the end of May 100 lbs lighter. !!! It's so exciting to think about.
I have been working out almost every day. Either at Planet Fitness or at home. I really like the Just Dance for Wii...so we have 1,2,3 & Michael Jackson. Today I'm more sore than I have ever been and I cleaned all day.
My diabetes is gone. My sugars are running always around 110. I'm no longer taking my heart meds, my blood pressure meds, my asthma meds, and I have cut back on my fibro meds. I feel fantastic & already consider surgery to be successful for me. It's totally worth it & I would do it again. I have no regrets.
I will tell you eating has not been easy. Grocery shopping is such a chore. Who new becoming lactaid intolerance would affect so many things and become a pain. I need ideas for what to cook!!!
Well, I had my one month check up after SGB two days ago. I'm doing awesome. I have recovered from having pneumonia and while I'm kinda tired most days I'm chugging along. I have lost 35-40lbs. Depending on the day, what I'm wearing, and what scale I'm on. I'm pretty excited about that! Most people loose 100lbs the first year. Usually within 6 months. Can u see me at the end of May 100 lbs lighter. !!! It's so exciting to think about.
I have been working out almost every day. Either at Planet Fitness or at home. I really like the Just Dance for Wii...so we have 1,2,3 & Michael Jackson. Today I'm more sore than I have ever been and I cleaned all day.
My diabetes is gone. My sugars are running always around 110. I'm no longer taking my heart meds, my blood pressure meds, my asthma meds, and I have cut back on my fibro meds. I feel fantastic & already consider surgery to be successful for me. It's totally worth it & I would do it again. I have no regrets.
I will tell you eating has not been easy. Grocery shopping is such a chore. Who new becoming lactaid intolerance would affect so many things and become a pain. I need ideas for what to cook!!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Merry Christmas!!!
Well, I survived Christmas! Life has been so crazy. We did a Christmas unit study during the month of December for homeschool and I tried really hard to focus on getting better and doing what I was supposed to do as far as diet and exercise. I honestly feel like this was the best Christmas yet. It was stress free. There was no drama. Amazing...
At one month post-surgery, I am down 36lbs. I'm so excited and proud of myself! The 23rd of December was one month, my dads 51st birthday, and the first day I ate actual food!!! We had a family dinner with Michaels extended part of his moms family. I had turkey, mashed potatoes, & green beans. It was yummy! The hardest thing to remember is to eat and chew as slowly as I can.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I can't wait to go to the gym tomorrow!!!
At one month post-surgery, I am down 36lbs. I'm so excited and proud of myself! The 23rd of December was one month, my dads 51st birthday, and the first day I ate actual food!!! We had a family dinner with Michaels extended part of his moms family. I had turkey, mashed potatoes, & green beans. It was yummy! The hardest thing to remember is to eat and chew as slowly as I can.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I can't wait to go to the gym tomorrow!!!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Awesome moment
My awesome moment for this weekend. Cuddled up to the hubby last night and he puts his arm around me and says...oh my god, you feel so much smaller. I also am outta my "fat" jeans and the next size down are a little loose. I have lost two sizes AROUND in my bra size. Sadly, none in the cup size. My feet are smaller too!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Battle of the Bulge-Going Backwards
Update!!! I have lost 29 lbs as of this morning!!! I'm soooo excited. My rings don't fit. My clothes don't fit. It hasn't even been a month!
It hasn't been an easy week. I'm extremely exhausted. Pneumonia kicks your booty! I also had graduated to the stage 2 of food in the Bariatric Diet. However, I am now lactose intolerant and most of those foods are creamy soups, etc. Pam, the sweet nurse that she is and I agreed that I should go back to G-2 Gatorade and slowly add things not dairy. I've had to be a little creative. Right now, instant mashed potatoes are my BFF. Oatmeal made w/ water and thinned down with NF yogurt is yummy. (yogurt I have to eat every day and it seems it's the only dairy I can tolerate. Just can't eat much of it.). Since I have done this no more gas bubbles, no more "rocks" in my new tummy and best of all no more throwing up! I know that may be TMI, but since I aspirated and got pneumonia that way I have been TERRIFIED I will do it again. I also quit trying to eat at mealtimes. I eat a little bit at a time when I am hungry. It works out better for me and I feel so much better! I think I have pretty much got the small sips and bites now. ;-). Of course the toddler plates, bowls, and silverware without a doubt help.
I know some of my friends that read this are signed up for surgery or considering it. Don't get discouraged. There WILL be bumps in the road but if you have a positive outlook it makes things so much easier. You're gonna get bored eating the same things. Change it up. Create new flavors. My favorite protein shake is 1 scoop of whey protein, 2-3 oz of NF yogurt, & 8 oz of water. Non fat, sugar free cheesecake pudding mix added to ANYTHING ROCKS. You're gonna get sick of G-2. Especially if you develop thrush. (which is very common). I recommend mixing the flavors, making jello with G-2, or adding a tiny bit of juice, etc. I personally like the "weird" flavors. Ones that you may not normally drink. The blueberry-promegranate & raspberry melon are nice changes when you get sick of the others. When I take my citracell twice a day I mix with orange g-2 Gatorade. I get electrolytes and it tastes a whole lot better than mixed with water.
Keeping a food diary will make or break you. I suggest investing in a nice one. It really makes a difference. I got mine at Barnes and Nobles. I also got a pocket sized restaurant guide also that includes regular foods too. It's amazing what these tools can do to make your life easier. I also made little cheat sheets. Index cards for when we go grocery shopping reminding me what what to eat at what stage, all my vitamins and meds, and the things in the Bariatric "Bible" I'm supposed to remember. This really helps me. Maybe it will work for you, even if you aren't having surgery just seeking a lifestyle change or wanting to loose weight. My favorite favorite did I mention FAVE thing (aside from having the surgery of course) is the app on my iPhone called "My fitness pal". You can access them on the web also at myfitnesspal.com, follow them on twitter or read their blog. I highly recommend it.
I'm loving my new self and I'm trying to make positive changes all the way around. I feel like I've been given this wonderful tool and I want to use it to the fullest extent. In just two short weeks I've had some up and downs, but I feel better than I have in years, my family is happier b/c I'm happier and I hope others can see it too. I know I am extremely lucky to have such wonderful family, friends, and the people at the Bariatric Clinic. I am forever grateful for you guys. This sounds so corny but I had my surgery the day before Thanksgiving. I may have missed that holiday b/c I wasn't able to take part in the celebration with family and friends but every day seems like Thanksgiving now. I have so much to be thankful for.
I'm happy to share my story so far so if you have any questions just ask! I can't wait till I'm well enough to go back to the gym and the support group.
~Amber
It hasn't been an easy week. I'm extremely exhausted. Pneumonia kicks your booty! I also had graduated to the stage 2 of food in the Bariatric Diet. However, I am now lactose intolerant and most of those foods are creamy soups, etc. Pam, the sweet nurse that she is and I agreed that I should go back to G-2 Gatorade and slowly add things not dairy. I've had to be a little creative. Right now, instant mashed potatoes are my BFF. Oatmeal made w/ water and thinned down with NF yogurt is yummy. (yogurt I have to eat every day and it seems it's the only dairy I can tolerate. Just can't eat much of it.). Since I have done this no more gas bubbles, no more "rocks" in my new tummy and best of all no more throwing up! I know that may be TMI, but since I aspirated and got pneumonia that way I have been TERRIFIED I will do it again. I also quit trying to eat at mealtimes. I eat a little bit at a time when I am hungry. It works out better for me and I feel so much better! I think I have pretty much got the small sips and bites now. ;-). Of course the toddler plates, bowls, and silverware without a doubt help.
I know some of my friends that read this are signed up for surgery or considering it. Don't get discouraged. There WILL be bumps in the road but if you have a positive outlook it makes things so much easier. You're gonna get bored eating the same things. Change it up. Create new flavors. My favorite protein shake is 1 scoop of whey protein, 2-3 oz of NF yogurt, & 8 oz of water. Non fat, sugar free cheesecake pudding mix added to ANYTHING ROCKS. You're gonna get sick of G-2. Especially if you develop thrush. (which is very common). I recommend mixing the flavors, making jello with G-2, or adding a tiny bit of juice, etc. I personally like the "weird" flavors. Ones that you may not normally drink. The blueberry-promegranate & raspberry melon are nice changes when you get sick of the others. When I take my citracell twice a day I mix with orange g-2 Gatorade. I get electrolytes and it tastes a whole lot better than mixed with water.
Keeping a food diary will make or break you. I suggest investing in a nice one. It really makes a difference. I got mine at Barnes and Nobles. I also got a pocket sized restaurant guide also that includes regular foods too. It's amazing what these tools can do to make your life easier. I also made little cheat sheets. Index cards for when we go grocery shopping reminding me what what to eat at what stage, all my vitamins and meds, and the things in the Bariatric "Bible" I'm supposed to remember. This really helps me. Maybe it will work for you, even if you aren't having surgery just seeking a lifestyle change or wanting to loose weight. My favorite favorite did I mention FAVE thing (aside from having the surgery of course) is the app on my iPhone called "My fitness pal". You can access them on the web also at myfitnesspal.com, follow them on twitter or read their blog. I highly recommend it.
I'm loving my new self and I'm trying to make positive changes all the way around. I feel like I've been given this wonderful tool and I want to use it to the fullest extent. In just two short weeks I've had some up and downs, but I feel better than I have in years, my family is happier b/c I'm happier and I hope others can see it too. I know I am extremely lucky to have such wonderful family, friends, and the people at the Bariatric Clinic. I am forever grateful for you guys. This sounds so corny but I had my surgery the day before Thanksgiving. I may have missed that holiday b/c I wasn't able to take part in the celebration with family and friends but every day seems like Thanksgiving now. I have so much to be thankful for.
I'm happy to share my story so far so if you have any questions just ask! I can't wait till I'm well enough to go back to the gym and the support group.
~Amber
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