southernbelle52
5 Day Pouch
Jul 15, 2010
I'm beginning the 5 Day Pouch Test today. I don't really want to do it, but I have to get off the carbs. I have been eating candy and not so good for me stuff lately. My clothes (size 6) are getting too snug for comfort. I find myself reaching for workout clothes that have some stretch to them. Not good. I have to be able to button, zip, and breathe in my clothes again. I will not buy a larger size. That is how I ballooned up to 28/30's. I will not go that route again.
I can do this. I might be cranky, but I will succeed.
I will see how this works out.
Been a while
Mar 21, 2010
Don't come here as often as I used to. Almost through with my master's degree. Whoo Hoo!!! I'm so ready to be done with school and start a life. LOL.
I love my RNY. Even after over 2 years my pouch still works like a charm, that is when I pay attention to it and don't intentionally overeat because I like the taste of the food. I was eating string cheese, pita chips, and apple last night for dinner. My tummy said I was full, but my mouth and brain were saying, "But we haven't finished our portion yet." The tummy won. I didn't want to throw up, so I stopped. I don't always listen to the tums and I pay for it by being in misery later.
I work out with a personal trainer 2 days a week. Wish I could do more, but my field practicum gets in the way. I try to work out on the days I don't have the trainer but it is not easy to do. I get up at 4 am. leave home at 5:30am and get home around 6:00pm. Makes for a really long day.
I wear size 6 or 4 jeans and pants, size 8 in dresses, and small or medium tops. I am so blessed to have had my RNY.
Well have to run and study. YUCK. Spring Break is almost over and the torture begins again on Tuesday.
Goal Weight Reached!!!!!
Jul 23, 2009
Things are going pretty well. I made it through my two classes in June with A's in both classes. I'm almost finished with July, then a 2 week break before Fall semester begins. Fall should be much slower because it lasts 4 months. I'm so ready for these classes to be done. The fast pace is kicking my butt!!!
Hopefully, I have found a workout partner at UofA. We are going to begin working out after class next week.
Got a new puppy. She is a maltese and so darn cute. Like having a little ball of white fluff running around. I didn't need a puppy but my husband surprised me with her.
My dad
May 12, 2009
I am getting ready to go to the University of Alabama to pursue my masters degree in Social Work. I graduated with my bachelor's degree on May 1, 2009. I am attending UA in the advanced standing program. I will have my masters next May. I got a scholarship and a stipend. Those will come in handy. I have to write a letter for the scholarship so I guess I need to get busy.
I leave for San Diego this Thursday. I will get to spend time with both my sons. One is in San Diego and the other is in Yuma, Arizona.
My mom
Jan 09, 2009
One year since surgery
Dec 16, 2008
Had my bone density study done in November and it was good. So my bones are in good shape.
I can now wear a size 8 pants. Still in a large top. I stil am weighing in the 160's. Will I ever get to the 150's? Dr. Freeman seems to think that I can lose 20 more pounds. I have already exceeded the percentage of weightloss that he says most of his patients achieve. He was very pleased with my progress. I go back to see him in 6 months. I'm glad that he sees his patients every 6 months after the 1st year. Hopefully when I go to see him in June, I will be at 150 or less. I can do it if I buckle down.
Surgiversary 11 months out
Nov 13, 2008
I would recommend RNY surgery for anyone that asks. It has not been all sunshine and rainbows. I get the foamies a lot. I just had them Tuesday of this week. I had them from overeating a few Ak-Mak crackers at lunch. My tummy said I'm full, but I did not listen to it. I ate the crackers because I wanted them. I paid for it for several hours after lunch with foaming and throwing up. It was not a pretty sight.
I tried on size 8 Levi's yesterday. They fit!!!!! I have never worn size 8 jeans in my life. I didn't buy them because I just purchased several pairs of size 10 a month ago. I will get them later or wait to see I'm really in a size 8. Unbelieveable.
If you are reading this and are thinking of surgery. Go for it!!!!!!
10 month surgiversary
Oct 13, 2008
I need to post last months pictures and today's pictures. My hubby is so nice to take those for me. He has been very supportive throughout this whole process. He doesn't really want me to lose anymore because he doesn't want me to look too thin. He's so sweet to think I actually look thin.
Some days I feel thin and others I feel like I am still over 300 pounds.I know it's all in my head. I am in size 10 jeans now and my size 10 dress pants are getting baggy. I refuse to buy more clothes yet. I think I need to find a tailor.
9 month labs not good
Sep 15, 2008
I certainly hope my 12 month labs are better.
On a high note, I did get my braces off this last Thursday. I had them for 30 months so now it feels funny without them.
9 months have come and gone
Sep 14, 2008
I would like to lose at least another 30 pounds but really I want to drop another 40. That would give me a 10 pound bounce around. If I didn't lose another pound would I still consider myself a success? YES!!!!!! I am a success even though my BMI is still in the overweight category. I no longer take any medication for high blood pressure and I look good in my clothes and most importantly, I feel good. I am happy with myself and what I have accomplished. I have a wonderful husband that loves me for me. He married me when I was big and has been right here for this journey. I am a success and will not let anyone take this away from me. I was a success before wls but now I'm just better.