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the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
Holding pattern... - 143 and holding...
Time for another plateau to remind me to take time to stop and smell the roses. Life's busy, works busy so it makes perfect sense for my body to enter a pla...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
One thing I wish I had done... - 12.23.10
One thing I wish I had done was take my measurements before starting the liquid diet and surgery (sleeve). I wrote down my starting weight in the health tracker but I ...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
The numbers say it all... - Last week I had my first follow-up with my personal Dr. and she ran my lab work. Turns out that my Hemoglobin A1C is 5.4. I am officially confirmed that I am no longer a diabetic....
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 5 months ago
12.18.10 - Slow down... I had my sleeve surgery 9.9.10 and to this day I still have to remind myself to slow down. Yesterday morning I had one hard boiled egg for breakfast. I *thought* I ...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
12.13.10 - I haven't written in 4 days because we were moving out of our home. I wrote previously about downsizing our house in addition to downsizing my body. It took a few days but we're ...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Downsizing in more than one way... - 12.8.10
Tomorrow the movers are coming to pack us up. Our children are grown now and on their own and thankfully, both are successful in their fields. And so, it's time! I've...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
12.6.10 - I had a 'lightbulb' moment - I no longer have to finish what is on my plate. This surgery has allowed me to enjoy the taste, to enjoy the texture of the food, to enjoy the meal wi...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
12.5.10 - ::::drumroll::::: Today's weight - 149.8. If you could have seen me this morning jumping up and down in the bathroom you would have put me in an institution. I can not simply ...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
I was the first... - 12.1.10
Yesterday I had my follow up with the surgeon. I'm 12+ weeks out from my surgery and new sleeve. My surgeon had just changed offices and I was his first patient in his ...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
I can do anything for 40 minutes... - 11.29.10
Thanksgiving was my 12 week anniversary with my new stomach. We went out of town to our families home in southern California for the holidays. This was my first real t...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
Gobble Gobble... - 11.23.10
Todays weight 154.6. On Thursday will be my 3 month anniversary with my new stomach (sleeve). I can't tell you how much this surgery has changed my life. Its my rebir...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
11.18.10 - Still at 156.8 so I'm still on my second plateau as scheduled. Knowing the plateau is coming helps you prepare for when it does hit. I walked 2 miles today and my tempo has picke...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 6 months ago
One word... - 11.17.10
S T A L L !
That's fine, will just continue to go forward and continue with my program. Today, 40 min on the stationary bike. FBS 100. Eat to live not live to eat....
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Insomnia? who knew... - 11.13.10
I don't think I've covered this yet but since my surgery I've had insomnia. I seem to go 2-3 days with disrupted sleep and then one good solid night of sleep. The nig...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Efficient is, as efficient does - 11.11.10
First, Today is Veterans Day and I want to personally thank all the Veterans who have served in the Armed Services for our freedoms.
Second, let's talk about how e...
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the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
150's! - 11.8.10
Yes ladies and gentlemen, I have broken the 160 barrier and today :::drumroll:::: I am 159.8 lbs.
:::dancedancedance:::
My Fasting sugar was 92 and yesterday I wa...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
9 weeks post-op - 11.6.10
Wow - 9 weeks and I have 40 lbs more to go to reach my goal weight. I've mentioned this before, the weight loss is slow but steady and I couldn't have been happier with...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
My stomach sings... - 11.4.10
Just sharing that my new stomach likes to sing. Whenever I eat or drink, the sounds that play are like a symphony. It just cracks me up and my family and friends get a...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Woman in the Mirror - 11.3.10
46 lbs down, 42 to go (TW 161.6). My body has changed but my mind hasn't. I know that it will take time for my mind to catch up to the changes in my body and self. I...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
11.1.10 - Good morning! Quick update, weight is down to 162.6. I mentioned in a previous blog I want to be in the 150's before I see our son again (he's in the Navy and out on a ship). H...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
BMI - 10.31.10
Happy Halloween! Today my BMI is in the 20's (29.8). WOW! That saying 'you've come a long way baby' is right. And, the best part of having my new stomach (sleeve) is...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Midway! - 10.29.10
Today I hit my midway point. 44lbs down and 44lbs to go. What a great feeling. YAY ME!
I've mentioned this before how I'm alternating my work outs each day. One da...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
10.26.10 - Quick update - I didn't get a chance to work out yesterday morning so after work I put on my sneakers and walked to the hair salon to get my haircut and then walked back. Killed t...
the_neighbor wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Monday Monday... - 10.25.10
Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I can say that it was pretty good on my end. Today I'm at 165.2lbs. I can say the plateau is behind me and the scale is startin...
