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I did it!!

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:04:35 EST

I walked my first 5k!!

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I feel SO good! I can't believe just walking can do that. I have been walking at least 4 days a week, training for this 5K, and I think I'm going to continue. It gives me such energy. I even came home from walking 3.1 miles and walked up to get my kids from school, which is about a mile round trip.

Next step is to work up to a 5K jog.

I feel GREAT! And now I'm off to shower then make a wonderful & healthy...

Almost to my first goal!!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:13:17 EST

It has been a wild, and fast month! I can't believe my daughter has been married for over a month now... She's all grown up now.... maybe.
I got a second job. My job I have had for over 3 years now is a sit down job. I love it, but since surgery I have wanted to move more. So I kept the sit down job for two to three days a week and got a job at my YMCA in the Childwatch. I LOVE it! I love the moving around I do, I love being with all the kids, I love being able to get paid to hold babies...

WOW! What a weekend & Monday

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 22:51:18 EST

This past month has been crazy. I have been so busy with getting ready for my daughter's wedding. We had the rehearsal Friday and then the dinner. At dinner we had 35 people there. I was so busy talking that I only ate 6 tiny bites. I did not want to have a problem, so I was very focused on chewing.
Saturday was so busy. I started the day off with taking my husband's brother and his fiancée to a WL Support Group meeting. Then it was running all over doing last minute things for my daugh...

My deep thought of the day...

Sat, 14 May 2011 23:55:54 EST

Life gets turned upside down on a daily bases... No wonder I'm always dizzy.

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Just because I haven't in a while...

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:58:00 EST

I haven't blogged lately, so I figured I better now, before I get out of the habit.

Life has been going so well, Every day I wake up in a great mood. I feel great. I can't believe how good I feel, and I haven't even lost 25% of what I want to lose. I have finally got down a good exercise schedule. I do my new Wii exercise game 4 days a week, I do Zumba and a water class, at least 2 times a week each, at the Y. I also do many of the weight machines at the Y at least 2-3 times a wee...

I've lost 5 pounds!

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 23:42:15 EST

I just didn't feel like I was losing, but I got to thinking... Do I really know how it feels to lose weight?

My pains have not been too bad lately, I am glad of that, but I will be going back to my PC to do more testing. I am going to start taking Bio-Lean on Monday to boost my metabolism. I am hoping that it helps me with energy during the day and sleep at night.

My husband is 9 days out from surgery and has lost 10 pounds before surgery and 6 pounds after. He is feeli...

Life is going well

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:49:04 EST

Things are going smoother then I ever thought they would. I have been feeling pretty good lately, the pain in my side is still there, but is not as bad as it had been. I still don't feel like I'm losing an weight, but I feel better and better every day... and that is a great thing. My appointment for my second fill was going to be on Monday, but the doctor's office is going to computerized charts; so they had to move my appointment to MAY 2nd. I am getting hungry just two hours after I eat, a...

Update on me [8 1/2 weeks post-op] & my husband [4 days post-op]

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:02:23 EST

I have been doing very well. I don't know (because I don't own a scale), but I don't think I have lost much weight. I know I have lost some inches, but I wish I felt that I was losing weight. I am not getting depressed about it, I am just wishing.
I have found that I can tolerate most foods that I have tried, except salad. I really like salads so I hope that changes. Plus, I have not found a multi-vitamin that I can tolerate yet. I don't know what I can do about that.
Tests for my ...

Coping with a nervous husband

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:08:52 EST

Tomorrow is my husband's first day on his liquid diet before surgery. He is so nervous. He won't admit it, but he is. He can't sit still, and that is not him. He has been quite; he is a quite man, but this is more then usual. He hasn't planned out anything, and I planned out every day for myself. I told him he has to do this himself and he promised he would. We will see.

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It has ...

I got it...

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 23:11:50 EST

Eat slow and chew chew chew! I got it... now.

I got my first fill this past Monday. Dr. G put 3.5 cc in my Band. I went with the X-ray fluoroscope for my first fill, I'm so glad I did. It was nice to SEE how it worked. I recommend it to anyone that hasn't had a fill that way.
Tonight was the first night that I ate something that wasn't soft or liquid. And my big mistake.... I ate while watching Survivor. I ate too fast; I was eating slow, but not slow enough. Within two minute...

One month ago...

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:16:31 EST

I was Banded!!

I can't believe it has been a month. It has been great. It has gone very smoothly. I don't know how much weight I have lost (I don't have a scale at home), but I can definitely tell I have at least lost some inches. I am very ready for my first fill; I am hungry most of the time. I limit myself to the cup of food, but I am still hungry after that. I don't give into it (the last thing I want is the Band to slip), so I stay hungry. Every since the day of my three week ...

Husband has a surgery date!

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:14:14 EST

Things are going so well, I don't know what to think about it. I have been feeling great. I get my first fill on March 7th, and I am very excited to get it. I have stayed hungry all day, every day.

So far I have not received any results on my enlarged liver & spleen, and there are still more tests to come.

My husband got approved in 4 days for his surgery, my approval took 18 days. He has his nutrition class for his pre-op diet on March 9th, then the same day he has hi...

I got soooo excited!!!

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:36:41 EST

I fit into pants that are TWO sizes smaller then what I have been wearing!!! 244 224

My husband keeps telling me he can tell a difference, but it's hard to believe. But getting into those pants was so exciting!! It's a small step, but a small step in the right direction 211

Today is the first day I have felt great all day; it has been 3 weeks today since my surgery. I had more blood drawn today and I have an ultrasound on Tuesday to look i...

Doctor's visits & more doctor's visits

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:53:03 EST

My chest pain has not gone away, so now I am being sent for heart tests, liver tests (I have an enlarged liver), spleen tests (also an enlarged spleen), tests for my low blood pressure & for my high blood sugar. Today my APAP machine was turned up from 9 to 10 as well. I feel like I'm falling apart. I haven't gone back to work yet, for many reasons. The chest pain, itself, is bad enough, but I just can't stay focused on anything.

Top it all off today was my anniversary... I didn't...

Stayed hungry all day....

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:55:49 EST

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Woke up feeling nauseous. So I started out with just water. It was so bad that I was feeling dizzy too. So I had my husband drive the kids to school, and I went back to bed for a little while. When I got up again I was still nauseous. I couldn't tell if I needed to eat, or if eating would make it worse. Went for a walk, drank more water and had very little to eat.

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Another good day.

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:59:07 EST

I sure hope all the bad days are behind me -- I can dream.

I did make a mistake this morning... I tried a different type of yogurt; I didn't look at the label good enough. It was Lemon Meringue pie, and it had 'natural' favor, I thought for sure I only saw - artificial.
I am allergic to all fruit, but VERY allergic to lemons. So for a while there I was not doing too good. But I didn't end up eating too much of it (because I didn't really like the taste), so I was able to contr...

Today was a good day!!

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 19:18:53 EST

I am still having the chest pains. When I talked to the doctor's office they seemed to want to find out what the chest pain was. They wanted me to come up there right then. So I woke my husband (he works nights), and off we went. Got there and the NP pushed and pushed on the area that hurts. She wanted to do a X-Ray, then after we walked all the way over to Registration then to Radiology, she decides I don't need the X-Ray and says for me to just go see my Family doctor, that it is not surger...

Feeling more like myslef

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 23:22:38 EST

Finally, I'm feeling more like myself. I have had more energy today, and have been a lot more mobile. The pain in my chest is still there, but at least it is not getting worse. I slept propped up last night (this is a time I wish I had a recliner) and the heating pad was under my back all night. I slept better last night (not real good, but better then I had been), so I'm warming up the heating pad now.

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One week ago...

Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:47:15 EST

I had Lap-Band surgery last Thursday. One week later, I have high blood sugar, low blood pressure, more pain yesterday & today then any day so far... BUT... I do not regret having the surgery at all!!

Doctor says he does not want me doing any exercise (except a little walking) until at least 6 weeks out... I don't want to go that long, but I want to be healthy too. I go in and see him on the 9th, so we will see what he has to say.

Some of the changes are being a little...

I want to eat..

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:45:52 EST

Not that I am hungry, I just want to eat something with a different taste.

Day 3 after surgery, and everything is still going pretty good. I was able to sleep some on my side, it was so good to get off my back.

My husband has been helpful to a point, but he still doesn't understand that some times I just don't feel like talking :/.... He will learn soon enough.

We are still hopeful that his surgery will be at the end of Feb.

Day after surgery

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:47:56 EST

I was Banded yesterday morning. I can't believe how little pain I have been in. I know it is going to get worse before it gets better, but so far so good.
Now for 2 weeks I am still on my liquid diet, but the only thing my doctor wants me to watch is protein & water intake. I'm suppose to get in between 50-60 grams of protein & drink at least 64 oz of water(liquid) a day. I had a hard time getting in the 40-50 grams in my pre-op diet, so I got my husband to get some protein powder for me...

Day 9

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:13:13 EST

One more day before surgery, just one, I can do this....

Today has been the hardest by far. It is not that I am hungry, I just want to use my teeth. My emotions have been all over the place today. It is 7pm and I want to just go to bed. Kids are finishing supper ( I couldn't stay in the room), then baths, reading and bed... for them. Then I have to clean up from their dinner, clean up from their bath and do some laundry. I don't want to do any of it, I just want to go to bed.

Day 5 of my liquid diet

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:52:55 EST

I am not having ANY problem with being hungry. I am having a hard time eating enough. Today I still need at least 25 Carbs & at least 25 Protein and I am not hungry at all. I was not able to eat enough yesterday either. I am staying full, and not missing solid foods at all.

I am so glad this is going this well... My husband is seeing what he will be going through soon, and I would hate for him to think it is hard. 211

All tests are done, I am a go for surgery on the 27th!!

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:34:31 EST

I had my IVC Filter put in on Tuesday, had an EGD done yesterday. All looks good for surgery. Today is day 4 of my liquid diet, and it is going well.
My family is out to eat right now and I don't even mind at all. I am excited to be able to go through this process and to be changing my life.

First day of my liquid diet

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:43:17 EST

Today went well. Other then having to go to the bathroom A LOT 211 . I ate more today then I usually eat. I felt like I was eating all day long.

I am having my Filter put in tomorrow along with doing my blood work & pre-registering for surgery. Then Wednesday I am having a EDG done, because 2 years ago I had one done and there were polyps in my stomach, and the doctor wants to check them again before I get the Band.

Then I will have my surgery on the 27th. It ...

Finally have a confirmed surgery date

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:37:24 EST

I go for my nutrition class & my pre-op with the doctor on Jan 4th. Surgery is on the 27th, so I will start my liquid diet on the 17th; the day before my daughter's 19th birthday. I am really looking forward to starting this journey. Hopefully my husband's surgery will be in Feb. sometime.

Saturdays and shopping don't mix

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:16:59 EST

I don't know why I even tried. The kids were still with my parents, so I thought I would do a little shopping. Bad idea! I quickly came back home and just did things around here. It was a nice relaxing day, after that. I did break down and get the kids McDonald's on the way home, but I made myself a nice salad.

Things are going good

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:13:20 EST

Today I have felt great. I have not been dizzy, nauseous or felt my heart racing. I have felt alert, but not pinging. And the best part is... I don't feel hungry at all. I can feel when I need to eat something, but I don't feel hungry. It's great!

Also, I called my doctor and they said they have submitted to insurance for my surgery. We just have to wait on them to approve.

Bonus - My husband just left for work & my kids are at my parents house!! Mom's home alone!!

Pristiq

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 22:20:18 EST

I have been on Pristiq for three days now. My doctor gave it to me for an appetite suppressant. It is REALLY working, I haven't felt hungry at all since taking the first one. But... I have been dizzy, nauseous, very awake and sometimes it feels like my heart is going to pop out of my chest. I called my doctor today about it and they said that it should go away, but if it doesn't by Monday or Tuesday to stop taking it and call them. I hope it goes away, because it is working. I have really red...

I think it is working

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 17:51:09 EST

I have been on four different types of supplements for about two weeks now. And I have slept with my new APAP machine for 3 nights. I am feeling more awake during the day & I am more clear headed & alert. I just feel better overall.
I was @ our doctor today for my husbands appt and I got up on the scale just to see. I have lost another pound. I got excited! It is only one pound, but yeah - a pound! :D

I have finally got all my paperwork in for my surgery, so they are going ...

First night with my new APAP machine..

Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:39:23 EST

I think I feel a difference, but I guess it is too early to tell. He said to give it a couple of weeks, so I guess I will. My CPAP machine never made a difference to me, so I am really hoping this one will. I still feel tired this morning, and it not being busy at all at work is not helping. I have gotten up and did some exercises at my desk, but I can only do so much. I'm hoping to get off early enough to go to the Y today, will have to wait and see if it stays slow.

Today is my m...

Things are looking brighter

Sat, 4 Dec 2010 14:32:09 EST

I didn't hear back from my doctor, so I'm going to take that as a good thing. I go see the dietitian on Monday. She is in the same office, so I will talk to them then and make sure they got what they needed for the surgery. If they do, then after the appointment with the dietitian, we can get the surgery date confirmed.
I also got my new APAP machine today. I have had a CPAP since 2007, but I never felt better when using it. I hope this new type is different. I will see how I feel in th...

Getting stressed

Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:13:16 EST

Not only do I have the Christmas-time stress, but adding the stress of getting everything I need together for having surgery before the end of the year is taking it's toll on me. The only thing left is to get my PCP to fax over a 5 yr weight history. That's it! But can they do it; I am beginning to have some doubt.
I go see the dietitian on Monday and then (if the 5 yr weight history get faxed) I will be all set to go for surgery on the 28th. If this happens, I have been told that I can...

It's a start!!

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 18:03:28 EST

I went to see my Bariatric Surgeon today. There was a little bad news, but mostly good!

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It's not much, but I have to start somewhere. It is a pound a week, and he said that's what he loves to see. I have been working hard, but I can work harder. All my bloodwork came back and I am deficient in a few things. So he has started me on several supplements.

They also said all they are waiting for is the letter from my...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:41:28 EST

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Nov 24, 2010

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:06:45 EST

Tomorrow is going to be hard. Not because of the food, but because of the lack of food. My parents have decided that they would rather spend their Thanksgiving Day at the casino. My husband's mother has decided she is spending Thanksgiving Day with friends. There is no way I am going to make a big Thanksgiving meal for just my family, so we have decided we are just going to make a normal meal here. So just another day around here. My family is so messed up. Won't be spending Christmas with an...

Nov 23, 2010

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:57:41 EST

Well, I pushed the limits a little far today, but I will start tomorrow right! Going to the Y first thing, even before work. So this is it for today, because I'm headed to bed.

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Nov 22, 2010

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:15:19 EST

Well, I'm still going just one day at a time. Can't talk to my husband about anything more then the kids. If I try to talk about something I have read or seen, just anything small, he gets mad because I didn't tell him the details. I am afraid this is going to get so big and horrible all over nothing.

I still watching what I eat, and exercising... I just need to get the rest of my life straight.

Nov 21, 2010

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:39:01 EST

I worked out yesterday longer then I have in a very long time. I felt good after, tired, but good. (Still sore this morning)

Still not really talking to my husband. We talk about daily things, the kids, but we don't 'talk'. I am not going to let this stop me though. I am just keeping the thought in my head that I am not doing this for him, I'm doing it for me. I want him to be around for grandkids too, but he has to do it for himself.

After work I am going to go try to ...

Nov 19, 2010 - bedtime

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:56:12 EST

Today was hard. The only talk me and my husband did was who was going to take and who was going to pick up our daughter from a birthday party.

I exercised, I ate right and I feel good. The rest will come, at least I'm praying for that.

And tonight I still get the whole king size bed to myself.

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I don't know what to do.

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:12:33 EST

I am staying on track with most things, but my husband is making it hard. I am counting calories, protein, fat, everything. My husband is not counting anything. We are suppose to be working together, supporting each other.
My doctor threatened me with a Pacemaker!! I'm 38 years old and looking at a Pacemaker if I don't change!
I don't know what to do. I have to continue, but anytime I bring anything up he wants to fight about it, not talk about it, or pretend that I didn't even say...

Nov 18, 2010 - morning

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:08:30 EST

It is a beautiful day outside today. It is sunny and 45 degrees. I am going to have to make myself get out there and enjoy it.

Nov 16, 2010 - bedtime

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:53:26 EST

I saw Chef Dave tonight. Loved him!

I bought both books - Cook Wise & Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies

Got me some reading to do... I can't wait to try some of these, they sound SO good.

Nov 16, 2010

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:51:21 EST

I have to find it in myself to get off my big butt!

I was hoping to get my surgery before the end of the year, but that doesn't look like it is going to happen.

I am trying to eat less, I'm just not used to eating three meals a day. So I am staying hungry all the time. That is hard to deal with.

I AM going to do this though. I have to do this. The doctor said I am looking a a pacemaker in my future if I don't turn things around.

Nov 14th, 2010 - bedtime

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:40:58 EST

I had a great day. Very relaxing. I don't get those very often.
Work went well, I even did a little exercise & Yoga at my desk. Watched a movie at work and just finished a movie before bed. It was a 'no worries' day.
I am going to try to go to the Y in the morning after taking the kids to school and before work.... Hope I can do it.

Nov 14th, 2010 - Morning

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:28:32 EST

I am at work waiting for a call to come in. I have had my yogurt, my coffee & my vitamins. It is very slow this morning, so I just might have to stay and do some exercise. 104

Nov 12, 2010 #2

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:21:27 EST

I am still just a little sick, but that is not going to stop me. I AM going to get up, I AM going to go to the Y, I AM going to do the Zumba!!

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Nov 12, 2010

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:43:06 EST

I am feeling better today. I still a little sick, but it's not as bad as it was.

I am getting up in the morning to do a Zumba class at the Y. I am hoping to also do some other exercising as well after the class, but I will have to wait and see.

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Nov 11, 2010

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:42:55 EST

Today is a hard day every year. I lost my Papa Cleo David Craghead on 11/11/1985 & my Papa Noah Andrew Johnson on 11/11/1993.
Both were great men. And I miss them every day. I have a son - Noah David- named after them, and I see a little of both in him.
I'm trying to not let this cold/flu thing run me down. I believe I am now on the mending side of this thing. So, hopefully I can get back to full swing soon.

Thank you, everyone, for the encouraging words.