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Well, this coming Sunday will be 5 months since my surgery and I think I've just come through my first plateau.  I was beginning to freak out because I hadn't lost any weight in about a month.  I kept gaining and losing the same two pounds.  There were several factors that could possibly be involved.  My endocrinologist lowered my dose of Synthroid, I reduced my protein intake, wasn't drinking enough water, and started eating a lot of things I shouldn't have been eating.  There were several "happy" events to celebrate, and I allowed myself to fall off the wagon.  I also started feeling really really tired and quit doing my walking.

So, what, you may ask, did I do about this plateau?  Well, I started with what I always do when something weird happens.  I searched the OH website for "plateau".  It appears that plateaus are normal, but that didn't dispell my fear that I had already screwed everything up.  You see, I felt like I was able to eat more and hadn't had any problems with dumping or anything.  I was starting to feel "normal".  As in, the normal I felt prior to surgery.  Anyway, in my research I discovered the 5 Day Pouch Test and decided to try it.  Mind you, I am only on day 2 of this test.  I have a terrible headache and can't wait to have some real food, but I have already dropped 3-4lbs.  I even feel better (besides the headache). 

Additionally, I went for a walk last night and decided to act on my urge to run.  You see, I frequently feel an urge to run.  It's so weird.  I have little spurts of feeling energetic and just want to run, but I never act on it.  I decided to push my fears aside and did some jogging.  Mind you, I probably only jogged about a quarter mile in total, but it felt GREAT!  It felt awesome to run past 6 or 7 houses in my neighborhood and not feel the need to fall to the ground gasping for air.  I even recovered my breathing fairly quickly after each spurt. 

Hopefully this blog entry about "breaking the plateau" isn't premature.  I have faith that it's not and that I'm back on track.  I just can't wait till tomorrow when I get to eat some eggs!!!  I need fooood!


p.s.  I was able to fit back in to my wedding dress today!  Woo hoo!

It is amazing to think that it has only been a little more than three months since my surgery on May 14, 2012.  I have lost a total of 61lbs since I began my preop diet on April 30, 2012 and I feel amazing.  I still feel huge, but hear daily how great I am looking.  People are really starting to notice.  I went to my three month follow up appointment a few weeks ago, and my doctors are sooo happy with my progress.  My total cholesterol has dropped from 232 to 163 and everything else looked great.  I even took a copy of the labs to my fertility specialist (who was against the idea of surgery at first), and he said that I need to be doing commercials!  It felt great to hear him say that.

Dumping has been a non-issue for me thus far.  At first, I was a little disappointed because I wanted the negative reinforcement, but now I think this is a blessing in disguise.  I must learn to be accountable to myself and make proper food choices.  Losing weight and feeling great certainly helps me to stay on track. 

On another note, I got my bridesmaid dress today and it fits almost perfectly.  I only ordered it one size smaller than what I needed three months ago.  I was a little disappointed that it didn´t need to be taken in, but at least I saved money on alterations.  The dress is totally ugly though, so at least I won´t be too sad when I shrink out of it.

Started the pre-op diet on Monday April 30th and had lost about 10lbs as of this morning.  I am starting to feel better already.  I have noticed that my feet are not as swollen when I get home in the afternoons.  After the first two days, I even felt a little more energetic.  Was exhausted today though and have slept most of the day. 

Well.  After a year long process, I finally have a surgery date scheduled.  It seems surreal.  I can´t believe that it´s actually going to happen.  I´m still waiting for some sort of wrench to be thrown in the socket.  But every day that passes I start to realize more and more that this is going to happen for me.  After a lifetime...literally...of obesity, I am finally going to have a tool to help me reach my goal.

My surgery is scheduled for May 14, 2012.  I plan to take and post before pictures prior to undergoing the knife.  Pre-op diet starts April 30th, but I plan to start a few days before.  I figure my liver is extra fatty, so every day counts!  My friends have planned a sort of ¨last hoorah¨ at a local pizza joint this coming week, then it´s protein shakes from there on out.

Wish me luck!