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Went to the Gala last Saturday evening.  It was so wonderful.  All the doctors and nurses were there.  The food was wonderful which was kind of funny because most of us couldn't eat all that much but the spouses did get to enjoy.  There was a cocktail hour, a great band (same as last year) and a complete sit down dinner.  They gave all the patience a plant to take home and coffee mugs.  The centerpieces on the tables were so beautiful.  My husband and I had a great time.  Northside - thank you.  We really enjoyed it.

I can't believe it is time for the Northside Hospital Affair again.  It is Saturday.  I'm looking forward to it.  They do a wonderful job and it is fun getting dressed up.  I have not lost any more weight but I haven't gained any either.  I made a plan today and I'm going to stick with it day by day.  Wish me luck

I really enjoyed the patient celebration this past Saturday night.  It was lovely.  There was a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, door prizes and a great band.  It was like a big wedding like they do in NY.  There was a photographer taking photos and they were free.  They really spend some money.  The surgeons were there - Dr. Macik, Dr. Champion, nurses, wives,etc.  Food was wonderful and all the desserts were made with splenda.  They asked all the people who had surgery to stand and they gave us roses. They also gave roses to our supporters, caregivers, guest, etc.  I had a wonderful time and thank Northside Hospital for a first class affair. 

I did it.  I was so surprised to loose 2 pounds in one week and then 3 pounds the following week.  August 14 is the date I made my 100 pound goal.  Now I am on to the next goal.  20 more pounds by my first surgery anniversary which is December 3.  I am so happy and I feel so good.  I feel healthier for sure.  I like the fact that I only eat a small amount.  It is great.  I hope everyone is doing as well as I am.  All my OH friends:  you have been such an excellent resource for me.  I feel like I know some of you for such a long time.  thanks to everyone.

I visited with Dr. Macik on Friday.  It was my 6 month visit which was delayed to be actually 8 months.  I lost 97 pounds.  My BMI went from 47 to 33.5.  Inches lost:  waist = 14", hips = 12", breast = 6", arms = 3" and thighs = 6".  Wow!  I hate to tell anybody (not my friends here) but embarassed by what I used to be - or what other people think.  I tell them anyway.  I know they'll just be waiting for me to gain it back.  I'm going to fool them though.  I'm not going to do that.  I like the new me and I like my new eating habits.  I don't feel deprived at all.  It seems I have a different view on food.  The relationship is still there but not as much.  It has been a wonderful journey for me.  This is the best thing I've ever done for myself.  I started out with a journal but unfortunately I didn't keep it up.  My biggest problem is that I don't have much to wear.  I had to keep up with the weight loss.  All my wow moments are:  I can fit in airplane seats and have extra seat belt to go around and restrauant booths, I can cross my legs, I can exercise and move now.  I can wrap a towel around me when I get out of the shower and it fits and covers me all up.  I can bend.  I can do so much more.  For anyone who is contemplated getting this surgery - listen up:  it is your decision - do the research but don't give up on yourself.  You are worth it.

Well finally reached 199.  It seems like it took forever to loose the last 2 pounds to bring me into Onederland.  I'm so excited.  I love my sleeve.  I love the fact that I can't over eat or nor do I want to.  I don't really have those big urges like I used to.  I either wanted salty or sweet.  Not too much anymore.  I have no clothes because everything is too big.  I bought a few things to get by until I reach my goal weight.  I really don't know what my goal should be.  I want to wait until I think it is enough.  I haven't had any problems at all.  I am working out by walking at the ball field, using a walking DVD and the Biggest Looser Toning and Loosing DVD.  The DVDs are approx. 30 minutes which is short enough that I can always find 30 minutes or dedicate 30 minutes to myself.  I do the walking at the ball field while my daughter is practicing for softball.  I walk about 45 minutes.  Everyone is starting to notice my weight loose now.  Someone at work saw me in the ladies room the other day and said she almost didn't recognize me.  There are still some people who don't say anything.  Seems like men are afraid of saving anything about a woman's weight.  I have a before photo hanging on my office wall and I want to wait a little while longer before a put an after photo.  I travel a lot but I am making it work.  I always bring my Atkins shakes with me for breakfast.  I also bring crystal light mixes, protein bars, dry roasted single serve edamame.  I have also taken the tuna kits with me in case I need it.  If I go out for dinner with other people, I order something that is a small portion or just eat a small amount.  Only problem is if I'm out of town I may waste the leftovers.  I absolutely have more energy.  I catch myself walking faster, moving more and am not afraid of a flight of steps anymroe.  Life is good.  I hope life is good for all my OH friends also.

Happy St. Patrick's Day.  Went to visit Dr. Macik yesterday for my 3 month check up.  They measured me, weighed me, asked me what I eat, etc.  Dr. Macik said everything looked good, I was right on track with weight loss.  He asked me if I had any questions or problems.  I am extremely happy.  I could have never done this.  The sleeve is a great tool.  I couldn't do WW one more time.  I would loose 2 pounds one week and 1 pound the next week.  Imagine the incentive to eat right and do the right thing to take care of myself by loosing 64 pounds in 3 months.  This is great.  However, when the left the doc's office, I rewarded myself with a half of bagel eaten in 2 sittings.  I proeceeded to not eat right all day.  Didn't even count protein or water.  I don't know what was wrong with me but I left bad, bad, bad.  My stomach wasn't happy and neither was I.  Back on track today. 

  39.5 to be exact.  I'm feeling great.  Having trouble getting in all my protein and liquids some days.  I'm always trying though.  I'm always trying to get everything in during the evening hours.  I'm very pleased with my life right now.  I don't miss food or eating certain things.  I am an Italian girl or loves to cook and loves her pasta.  Last night I thought I would try some that I cooked for the family.  It didn't taste good at all and after two bites I knew I couldn't eat any more.  That is wonderful.  I would have never been able to pass up a bowl of pasta not to mention a second helping.

Hi Everyone.  I lost 48 1/2 and stayed there for 1 1/2 weeks.  I thought the scale was obsessed.  It wouldn't move.  Finally I lost 1 1/2 and that totals 50 pounds since the week before surgery.  I am doing OK.  No major problems yet.  I wasn't doing great with getting in enough protein but I am working on that now and have been getting approx. 60 grams a day.  Drinking water is still a problem.  I used to love water and drank it all day long but now the water is not going down right.  I make hot tea and that is OK.  I drink water without ice and it is still not right.  Feels like a rock going down.  Soup is great but meats aren't too good.  Meats feel like rocks too.  I can eat deli turkey and chicken.  I use Akins shakes for breakfast and try to eat protein filled goods during the day and then at night depending how much protein I need I will have a protein hot coco or a 1/2 bullet over crushed (snow) ice.  I do the ice in my food processer and then pour 1/2 the bullet over the ice and then add some sf flavorings like vanilla or coconut.  I found some great adult gummie vitamins called The Slice of Life.  They sell them at the Vitamin Shoppe.  They come in multi and then in certain other vitamins.  I like them.  They are a treat.  I went to my first support group on the south side of town.  I had a great time meeting everyone.  I can't wait to the next meeting.  I am still not working out b/c I had surgery on my toe and I have to wear a surgical boot and can't do any walking or anything.  I can't wait to get it off my foot.  I am going to have to buy a couple of pants to wear to work.  Maybe this weekend.  I need some to get by.  All my clothes are very big now.  I thought I would be wearing my skirts and dresses at this point but I can't with the foot and all.

I'm so glad all the parties, get togethers, travel, and eating out is over.  I am trying to eat exactly right and get in enough protein and liquids.  I am going back to work tomorrow and will start my workout routine.  My 6 week check-up is on January 13th.  I'm alittle scared that I'm not loosing enough and the nurse is going to fuss at me.  I am also dreading everyone at work watching what I eat and constantly asking me how many pounds I lost.  I know that secretly some think I will fail and are just waiting for me to start gaining weight back.  I'm giong to fool them all this time.  I am thinking about what to tell people who keep asking me how many pounds I lost and what did I eat today.  I don't want to be mean but I really don't wanting them asking me every day or week.  I guess I'll see how it goes tomorrow.  Although I can't wear my pants that I used to wear to work b/c they will fall to the flour and although I will be wearing some old clothes a size smaller I don't think you can notice any weight loss yet.  I'll keep plugging along and hopefully it will keep coming off.