Yesterday I was about as scared as I have ever been in my life. I can remember only one other time being more scared and that had to do with a injury my daughter received by a neighbors dog. Yesterday started like any other day I got up, dropped of "K" at school, came to work. Was first one in so unlocked and got lights on, about 10 min later picked on the guy who normally beats me in every morning for being"late" ( even though he wasn't) since I beat him in ... with in 15 min though my world was rocked and I was going through something I had never been through in my life....I started feeling really just not well dizzy and unbalanced to the point I called my mom ( 8:23 am ) said at 2 can you leave and pick up "K " from school. If I still feel like this I wont be able to drive but I am going to drive to suck it up and stay here, I do however just sit on my tail all day .... by 8:30 I was calling her saying pls come get me and take me to the ER... ( remember Hubby is gone so he is not available to come help) I could not see the key pad on the phone in front of me to dial. I could not walk with out falling, I was vomiting in the trash can by my desk bc I could not walk to get to the bathroom ( I tried the anti nausea pill the surgeon gave me, it hit to fast tho did nt have time to work) was sweating like a crazy person, was not slurring my speech but was finding it very hard to answer questions. I honestly thought I was dying it was crazy ... Mom (nurse of 35 yrs) checked my BP when she got here to pick me up to make sure it had not dipped to low, ( losing LBS and still being on my meds.. bp has been coming down by not too far YET) but that was not the case so she said well your granny suffered from Vertigo and since its not your BP if I have to guess that's what they are going to tell you.... Also my mom gets it about once a yr and my aunt 3-4 times a yr... AND Mothers knows best that's exactly what the ER Doc said....I told the Doc I was fine one second and the next I thought I was dying so fast, he said honestly that is normal for the first time but gave me med while I was there and wrote me an RX told me next time I wont be scared bc I will have the med to stop it and KNOW what the heck is going on.... VERY True if I had know yesterday I would not have been near as scared...Hubby on the other hand is still worried I cant seem to get through to him that I am fine..may try to skype with him this weekend so he can SEE me so he can see for himself am fine. He was txting mom the whole time we were in the ER checking on me... so sweet:)
I told him something HUGE happens every time he leaves one time the laundry room floor caved in, one time I wrecked both cars ( in our drive at same time...lol) one time our little dog got attacked by a HUGE neighbor dog in our yard... At least this time its was just me and I have med now and there is not floor the replace when he gets home ...lol
Oh yea when I told my Boss I needed to leave I was sick.. he could see I was very sick he said it was bc I was loosing too much weight to fast... I guess he has been worrying about me and not saying anything... He does not know about my WLS.. I told him I didnt think that was the case I was under Dr supervision for that. Was the only thing I could think of to say to ease his mind with out spilling it to him and I just don't want to share that with my bosses... BUT I am going to count that as a NSV and as someone who does not know about the band has noticed my WL...lol gotta take em where you get em..lol
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!
Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Weigh in Wednesday and 8 Wk Post Op Reflections
Good Wednesday morning...so last week I came out of the "closet" about my actual weight, this was hard, but I felt so good once it was out there... I've received so much positive feed back from that, that I wanted to say.... Thank You for your support, you guys and your kind words mean the world to me :)
Starting Weight 273 Surgery Day 259.8 Today 224.4 TOTAL = 48.6 LB soooo close to 50... and that 6.9 since last Wed...
Whats different today, then say... 8 wks and one day ago....
*Well for starters I am a lot lighter
*Ive dropped 2 sizes in my clothing
*I was able to play basket ball with my daughter Saturday without issues
*I am able to cross my legs when I sit down ( come on ladies we all know that's a big deal...lol)
* If I cant get to the gym, I find a way to get cardio in at home ( I don't skip)
*I am only 3 1/2 wks away from my first 5K ( wow I cant believe its that close)
*I have connected with some awesome people (mostly Ladies) who are all inspirations, strong, and daily source of balance for me.. I read you Blogs every day they help ME stay on track and focused.. THANK YOU!
*Oh cant forget I learned how to mow the grass and now push mow our 3 acres ( could NEVER have done that almost 50 Lbs heavier).. UM THIS COUNTS AS CARDIO.. its even listed in my fit pal app...lol
This is just a short list, I can go on and on...
Have a great Hump Day!
Starting Weight 273 Surgery Day 259.8 Today 224.4 TOTAL = 48.6 LB soooo close to 50... and that 6.9 since last Wed...
Whats different today, then say... 8 wks and one day ago....
*Well for starters I am a lot lighter
*Ive dropped 2 sizes in my clothing
*I was able to play basket ball with my daughter Saturday without issues
*I am able to cross my legs when I sit down ( come on ladies we all know that's a big deal...lol)
* If I cant get to the gym, I find a way to get cardio in at home ( I don't skip)
*I am only 3 1/2 wks away from my first 5K ( wow I cant believe its that close)
*I have connected with some awesome people (mostly Ladies) who are all inspirations, strong, and daily source of balance for me.. I read you Blogs every day they help ME stay on track and focused.. THANK YOU!
*Oh cant forget I learned how to mow the grass and now push mow our 3 acres ( could NEVER have done that almost 50 Lbs heavier).. UM THIS COUNTS AS CARDIO.. its even listed in my fit pal app...lol
This is just a short list, I can go on and on...
Have a great Hump Day!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
PIc Time
I took a pic today to change my profile on facebook and thought wow I can really see a difference in my face. Since tomorrow will be 8 weeks Post Op I decided to go on and post it here too..
Wednesday May 1,2013 ( 4wks Post op)
I am lovin this journey!!!
Today May 28,2013
I am lovin this journey!!!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
May Measurement Update
So this month these numbers are super exciting.. Last month I had only been banded about 3 weeks and only back in the gym about one wk when it was time to re-take my measurements so this month of course I was banded the whole time and I am in the gym every day ... Below are my actual measurements to side in ( ) the amount decreased since April 24 and the next set of ( ) over is the amount down since I started my journey with my first Dr apt in January ( very end of Jan)
Drum Roll Please........
Chest 46 " ( -1) ( -6)
Waist 43.5" ( -2) (-3.5)
Hips 48 1/4" (-3.25) (-7)
Thighs 26 1/4" (-.75) (1.75)
Calf's 19" (-1) (-1.75)
Biceps 14" (-1.5) (-2.75)
Wrist 6 1/4" (-.50) ( -.75)
Neck 17" (-.50) (-2)
That is 10.5 inches in ONE month and 25.5 inches since late January ... I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!
OK so I sat down to think about things that have been different this month vs last ... bc there are some big changes there and in areas that there had just been small changes before... I up'd my Cardio time from 45-1 hr daily to 1.5 hour M-F and 2 hr on Sat and Sun... also I have started using the rowing machine and helping hubby mow the grass I believe both of these contributed to the big losses in my arms this month...
So I promised my goal for the next three weeks also... my goal WL for the time while hubby is gone with the military is 11 Lbs. I feel this is doable based on the point I am in my journey.. So this morning I am sitting at 228, eleven pound would put my goal as 217 by June 16 when he's back..
Drum Roll Please........
Chest 46 " ( -1) ( -6)
Waist 43.5" ( -2) (-3.5)
Hips 48 1/4" (-3.25) (-7)
Thighs 26 1/4" (-.75) (1.75)
Calf's 19" (-1) (-1.75)
Biceps 14" (-1.5) (-2.75)
Wrist 6 1/4" (-.50) ( -.75)
Neck 17" (-.50) (-2)
That is 10.5 inches in ONE month and 25.5 inches since late January ... I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!
OK so I sat down to think about things that have been different this month vs last ... bc there are some big changes there and in areas that there had just been small changes before... I up'd my Cardio time from 45-1 hr daily to 1.5 hour M-F and 2 hr on Sat and Sun... also I have started using the rowing machine and helping hubby mow the grass I believe both of these contributed to the big losses in my arms this month...
So I promised my goal for the next three weeks also... my goal WL for the time while hubby is gone with the military is 11 Lbs. I feel this is doable based on the point I am in my journey.. So this morning I am sitting at 228, eleven pound would put my goal as 217 by June 16 when he's back..
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Not Hidding Anymore
For about the last 2 years I have been the queen of layering, I have hid behind sweaters ... Year round I have found away, short sleeve ,long sleeve, heavy, light weight, all over top of camisoles. I am talking at least 6 days a wks... want examples... here is the evidence
all three pics are me in some of my FAV sweaters of the last couple years.. I am proud to announce today I am at work without a sweater on ( I have not been at work without layers in 2 yrs at least)... I am not hiding, I am in a regular dress top and proud of it...nothing to pull around me every time I get up from my desk, nothing to tug down over my rear every time I get up... I am done hiding....
My sweaters are so much of a security blanket to me when I packed up my 18s and 20s a couple wks ago to pass on I kept 3 of the sweaters and about 6 of the camis so I could keep wearing them.... for the record they are ridiculously big on me ( as most were 20s I am firmly in 16s now) BUT that's where my comfort was and I was not ready to move on...
Tonight though I will be packing them up and giving them away too, no more hiding behind them... it is hard though bc honestly the only place I notice a difference yet is my face but obviously the rest of me is changing to I just don't see it... I don't have a pic of me in a regular top I will try to get my daughter to snap one :) This journey is about so much more than loosing weight and regaining my health it about facing all the issues that come along with it...insecurity's, emotional eating, and oh I can go on and on...
I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday and are looking forward to a long Memorial Day Weekend and dont forget to hug a VET.. I will hug mine lol... :)
all three pics are me in some of my FAV sweaters of the last couple years.. I am proud to announce today I am at work without a sweater on ( I have not been at work without layers in 2 yrs at least)... I am not hiding, I am in a regular dress top and proud of it...nothing to pull around me every time I get up from my desk, nothing to tug down over my rear every time I get up... I am done hiding....
My sweaters are so much of a security blanket to me when I packed up my 18s and 20s a couple wks ago to pass on I kept 3 of the sweaters and about 6 of the camis so I could keep wearing them.... for the record they are ridiculously big on me ( as most were 20s I am firmly in 16s now) BUT that's where my comfort was and I was not ready to move on...
Tonight though I will be packing them up and giving them away too, no more hiding behind them... it is hard though bc honestly the only place I notice a difference yet is my face but obviously the rest of me is changing to I just don't see it... I don't have a pic of me in a regular top I will try to get my daughter to snap one :) This journey is about so much more than loosing weight and regaining my health it about facing all the issues that come along with it...insecurity's, emotional eating, and oh I can go on and on...
I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday and are looking forward to a long Memorial Day Weekend and dont forget to hug a VET.. I will hug mine lol... :)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Recipe Share
So I had the following with my chicken last night and left overs again tonight ... Its so delish I had to share
Squash and Red Pepper Strata
6 oz Zucchini trimmed ( about 1 medium)
6 oz Yellow Squash trimmed ( about 1 medium)
1/4 tsp garlic salt, divided
1/2 cup Herbed Roasted Pepper ( see below for recipe)
1/2 c chopped Scallions divided
1/2 cup crumbled reduced fat Feta Cheese divided
Preheat Oven to 350, coat shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Cut Zucchini and Yellow Squash in half cross wise then cut ea piece lengthwise into 2 long slices for a total of 12.
Place Zucchini sliced in the prepared baking dish sprinkle with 1/8 tsp garlic salt spread with 1.3 c of the Herb Roasted Peppers, sprinkle with 1/4 c of the scallions and 1/4 c of the Feta. Place yellow squash slices on top of that, then sprinkle with 1/8 tsp garlic salt,layer with rest of the red peppers, scallions, and Feta as described above. Bake 35-40 min or until the squash is tender.
Recipe for the Herbed roasted Red Pepper
1/2c drained roasted red peppers
2 tsp olive oil
1 TBL spoon balsamic vinegar
2 tsp finely chopped fresh herbs ( such as rosemary, oregano, basil, thyme, tarragon, parsley, or a mixture of herbs)
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1/8 tsp hot sauce
Chop the peppers. In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, herbs, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. And the peppers and stir to combine.
Store leftovers covers in fridge for up to a wk.
Squash and Red Pepper Strata
6 oz Zucchini trimmed ( about 1 medium)
6 oz Yellow Squash trimmed ( about 1 medium)
1/4 tsp garlic salt, divided
1/2 cup Herbed Roasted Pepper ( see below for recipe)
1/2 c chopped Scallions divided
1/2 cup crumbled reduced fat Feta Cheese divided
Preheat Oven to 350, coat shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Cut Zucchini and Yellow Squash in half cross wise then cut ea piece lengthwise into 2 long slices for a total of 12.
Place Zucchini sliced in the prepared baking dish sprinkle with 1/8 tsp garlic salt spread with 1.3 c of the Herb Roasted Peppers, sprinkle with 1/4 c of the scallions and 1/4 c of the Feta. Place yellow squash slices on top of that, then sprinkle with 1/8 tsp garlic salt,layer with rest of the red peppers, scallions, and Feta as described above. Bake 35-40 min or until the squash is tender.
Recipe for the Herbed roasted Red Pepper
1/2c drained roasted red peppers
2 tsp olive oil
1 TBL spoon balsamic vinegar
2 tsp finely chopped fresh herbs ( such as rosemary, oregano, basil, thyme, tarragon, parsley, or a mixture of herbs)
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1/8 tsp hot sauce
Chop the peppers. In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, herbs, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. And the peppers and stir to combine.
Store leftovers covers in fridge for up to a wk.
Weigh IN Wednesday
Happy Hump Day! I am so glad we are 1/2 through the week and coming up on a 3 day weekend :)
This weeks weigh in results are....1.1 lb this week ( lower than Id like to see but Ive had 2 real big weeks and coming up on TOM so Ill take it)
Brings me to something else I have debated in my head for the past week.. When am I going to be brave enough to share my weight with you guys instead of just the "lose numbers".. I mean you are all here for support and bc you care or else why would you read ...Plus most of us are in the same boat right. Then I thought well when I do post my weight I will just post current then if someone really feels the need to see what I started at they can do the math backwards... WELL today I am feeling the need to be open and honest with you all as well as myself... My name is Christy, I am 33 yrs old 5' 6.5" my starting weight was 273( gulp).. surgery was 259.8 today was 231.3 my goal weight is 145 ( I don't have myself on a time table for this goal, just at a consistent/healthy speed) I am currently 32% of the way to my goal weight HOW COOL IS THAT!!!! I AM 7 WKS POST OP! I LOVE MY BAND, I LOVE THIS DECISION, I AM DOING EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO REGAIN MY HEALTH, I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
I had a HUGE NSV last night... I battle High BP and I say battle b/c for me it is, even on meds it runs 140/80 to 150/90 ( I take 2 meds every day for this) Day of surgery they almost would not let me leave the hospital bc it was so hi... my hubby had to get firm with them, he said look you told her not to take her meds today, she has not had any since last night we are almost 24 hr out since her last dose what do you expect it to look like...
Last night it was 122/68 this is the lowest Ive seen it look like in years....I really hope this is a trend and not a fluke, regardless I am claiming it as a NSV anyways LOL....
Thank you to ea one of you that reads my blogg and offers your support you will never know how much your kind words mean. You are all a great support.
This weeks weigh in results are....1.1 lb this week ( lower than Id like to see but Ive had 2 real big weeks and coming up on TOM so Ill take it)
Brings me to something else I have debated in my head for the past week.. When am I going to be brave enough to share my weight with you guys instead of just the "lose numbers".. I mean you are all here for support and bc you care or else why would you read ...Plus most of us are in the same boat right. Then I thought well when I do post my weight I will just post current then if someone really feels the need to see what I started at they can do the math backwards... WELL today I am feeling the need to be open and honest with you all as well as myself... My name is Christy, I am 33 yrs old 5' 6.5" my starting weight was 273( gulp).. surgery was 259.8 today was 231.3 my goal weight is 145 ( I don't have myself on a time table for this goal, just at a consistent/healthy speed) I am currently 32% of the way to my goal weight HOW COOL IS THAT!!!! I AM 7 WKS POST OP! I LOVE MY BAND, I LOVE THIS DECISION, I AM DOING EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO REGAIN MY HEALTH, I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
I had a HUGE NSV last night... I battle High BP and I say battle b/c for me it is, even on meds it runs 140/80 to 150/90 ( I take 2 meds every day for this) Day of surgery they almost would not let me leave the hospital bc it was so hi... my hubby had to get firm with them, he said look you told her not to take her meds today, she has not had any since last night we are almost 24 hr out since her last dose what do you expect it to look like...
Last night it was 122/68 this is the lowest Ive seen it look like in years....I really hope this is a trend and not a fluke, regardless I am claiming it as a NSV anyways LOL....
My mom is coming by this weekend to help me with my measurements (its so much easier with an extra set of hands) so I will post them this weekend. But since surgery I have dropped from size 20 to 16 so I know I am shrinking..lol
Thank you to ea one of you that reads my blogg and offers your support you will never know how much your kind words mean. You are all a great support.
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