No more weight loss to report. Rats. I know that I am not getting enough pure exercise. I am not sitting around eating bon bons or anything. I am always on the go, but I guess it doesn't help. Paul and I got in the pool this morning and I swam laps. I need to do that more often. It just hurts.
I have arthritis in my left foot and in my hands. That makes it difficult to walk and do a lot of swimming, however I do try. I don't know what is making the arthritis worse, whether I'm not getting proper nutrition, I'm getting older, or I'm not losing the weight. I'm really hoping that it gets better as I lose the weight. I have to start work again on Monday (officially, Wednesday--I've gone in unofficially for weeks). I'm concerned about being on my feet all day with the pain. I am not allowed to take anti-inflammatory medications because of the possible damage to my pouch. I'm guessing I'll have to see a dr. to see if there is any other way to manage it.
I can really see a difference with the 27 lb. weight loss that I have achieved so far. It is so encouraging. I'm doing better at eating solid food--I had half of a hamburger yesterday! It is still uncomfortable to eat. I think that it's because it is so nice to chew food and have it in my mouth that I eat too fast. When I eat too fast, I also have a tendency to eat larger bites and not get them chewed up well. That's when the frothing and vomiting happen. That is, thankfully, getting less frequent.
I apologize for not writing as often as I had planned. There is just nothing new to report three times a week. I may just write once a week from here on in so that progress shows. I also planned on posting pictures every week, however my photographer isn't complying with my wishes. Oh well. Se la Vie.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Year of Losing Weight, August 17, 2010
Six week check up today! I have officially lost 27 lbs. and am doing "excellent". That sure made my day. I really needed to know that I'm losing the way I am supposed to. I am past that first plateau and am beginning to lose some weight again. Not as fast as at the beginning, but it is coming off. The only problem is that I am not eating enough "real" food. I am having too many shakes. It's just so much easier and I don't throw them up. She said that I am probably eating too fast or taking bites that are too big. I'm not eating too much to cause the vomiting. The rule is to cut my food into pieces the size of a pencil eraser and chew them to applesauce consistency. She said that I could continue with the shakes, but that eventually they wouldn't hold me from one meal to the next. They really don't--I just drink a lot of water.
It's just exciting to know that I am on the right track and doing what I am supposed to be doing. I heard a lady get chewed out today, because she was eating too much and not losing any weight. That is my biggest fear. To not lose the weight after going through the surgery. Heavenly Father saw fit to make the surgery easy for me and he sends me reminders every time I throw up. He is helping me through this. Prayers are always answered!! I will succeed! I am so thankful for John and Cathy and my friend Connie and their help. They are a wonderful support system. I owe them bigtime!
It's just exciting to know that I am on the right track and doing what I am supposed to be doing. I heard a lady get chewed out today, because she was eating too much and not losing any weight. That is my biggest fear. To not lose the weight after going through the surgery. Heavenly Father saw fit to make the surgery easy for me and he sends me reminders every time I throw up. He is helping me through this. Prayers are always answered!! I will succeed! I am so thankful for John and Cathy and my friend Connie and their help. They are a wonderful support system. I owe them bigtime!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
The Year of Losing Weight, August 14, 2010
Sorry I haven't kept up with the blog very well. I just don't have much to report. I've lost 26 lbs. I had hoped to lose more than that, but I'll take what I can get. Just so I don't gain it back. I do feel better and have somewhat more energy, but my feet and hands are still bothered by the arthritis. I'm not sure how much losing weight will affect that.
I start back to work in 11 days. I would expect that I will lose more weight when I am back full time. There is a lot of exercise involved with teaching. I also plan to have the bariatric shakes for lunch. That is the best way to get a lot of protein in me quickly. They tend to hold back any hunger, as well.
It is painful to eat even one too many bites when I eat. I am learning to gauge when I have had enough. There is a foamy mucus that builds up when I eat incorrectly, whether it is too much food, or something that doesn't agree with me. That is what I throw up. The vomiting isn't as bad as before, because it isn't bile and stomach acid. I just do it and get it over with. I weigh my food, then can't eat all of it. As long as I'm getting the nutrition that I need, it is fine with me. And I think it would be best not to throw up at work...
I start back to work in 11 days. I would expect that I will lose more weight when I am back full time. There is a lot of exercise involved with teaching. I also plan to have the bariatric shakes for lunch. That is the best way to get a lot of protein in me quickly. They tend to hold back any hunger, as well.
It is painful to eat even one too many bites when I eat. I am learning to gauge when I have had enough. There is a foamy mucus that builds up when I eat incorrectly, whether it is too much food, or something that doesn't agree with me. That is what I throw up. The vomiting isn't as bad as before, because it isn't bile and stomach acid. I just do it and get it over with. I weigh my food, then can't eat all of it. As long as I'm getting the nutrition that I need, it is fine with me. And I think it would be best not to throw up at work...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Year of Losing Weight, August 10, 2010
I am in such a blue funk right now. I haven't lost any weight in two weeks, even though I don't eat poorly. O.k. I take that back. I had a sliver of cheesecake this evening, because I feel so bad. That is the wrong thing to do, for the wrong reasons. I've tried to do this the right way. Friday, I had Chinese food at Panda Express and threw up all the way home. I tried to eat just the chicken, but something didn't agree with me. Yesterday, I ate a slice of lunchmeat ham, a couple of pieces of imitation crabmeat and a spoonful of beans and threw up for over an hour. Lunch today was one chicken tender at Raising Canes and 5 french fries. Tonight I made a curried chicken and that stayed down just fine, even though it had jalepenos in it and was very spicy. So what is going on? Other than what I've written, I've had the protein shakes--mostly because I didn't want to throw up anymore. I don't throw up my medications. I'm very confused.
Another problem I am having is that my feet hurt, it's hot outside, and I am not walking every day. I have been in the pool about every other day, and I go shopping (walking in the store) a few times a week. I am not lazy. I have been in to work four times in the last week, which is also a lot of moving around. I doubt that I will ever be a regular at a gym, or exercise class, but I do what I can. It just isn't working. Frustration is paramount in my mind today. I feel like such a failure!!! I am going to call the surgeon's office tomorrow and see what I need to do. This isn't going the way I had planned. What have I done????
Another problem I am having is that my feet hurt, it's hot outside, and I am not walking every day. I have been in the pool about every other day, and I go shopping (walking in the store) a few times a week. I am not lazy. I have been in to work four times in the last week, which is also a lot of moving around. I doubt that I will ever be a regular at a gym, or exercise class, but I do what I can. It just isn't working. Frustration is paramount in my mind today. I feel like such a failure!!! I am going to call the surgeon's office tomorrow and see what I need to do. This isn't going the way I had planned. What have I done????
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Year of Losing Weight, August 5, 2010
Not much new to report. Broccoli doesn't work well. I had an hour of feeling like throwing up, but I don't. I am just miserable for awhile. I think that I'll just go back to the shakes. It is ever so much easier!
I have been in the pool several times this week. It feels good to move around. The arthritis in my foot still hurts, so I don't walk around like I should. My weight this morning was 227 lbs. I've hit a plateau this week. It is discouraging, but I know that more will come off. I have also been in to work a couple of times this week. That also gets me moving. This post seems a bit disjointed and doesn't flow as well as I'd like. That is how I am feeling today, anyway. Oh yes. I have cut my Metformin in half again and the blood sugar has been fine. No insulin, and on my way to no more pills! Yippeeee!
I have been in the pool several times this week. It feels good to move around. The arthritis in my foot still hurts, so I don't walk around like I should. My weight this morning was 227 lbs. I've hit a plateau this week. It is discouraging, but I know that more will come off. I have also been in to work a couple of times this week. That also gets me moving. This post seems a bit disjointed and doesn't flow as well as I'd like. That is how I am feeling today, anyway. Oh yes. I have cut my Metformin in half again and the blood sugar has been fine. No insulin, and on my way to no more pills! Yippeeee!
Monday, August 2, 2010
The Year of Losing Weight, August 2, 2010
I really have to be careful about how much I eat. I think I ate too much chicken tonight. Of course I didn't weigh it. I've spent the last hour feeling like I'm going to throw up. Yuck. I'm finally beginning to feel better. Another lesson learned--the hard way. Weigh the food and get over feeling hungry!!!
I am 28 days out and have lost 21 lbs. That isn't bad, but I know that I could have done better. I won't beat myself up over it, but I will try to focus better in the future on how I am supposed to eat. A lot of it is boredom, I think. I went to the school today with Paul and we got a lot done. I am paying for that, too, because I may have lifted too much. My stomach is a little sore. No popped staples or anything like that, just sore to the touch. Anyway, getting back to work will help with the boredom.
Another experience I am having since surgery is constipation. I only go about once a week. Afterwards is the best time to weigh myself! I have some Chia seeds from the surgeons office that I can sprinkle on my food that are supposed to help. I'll try that tomorrow. They turn into a gel when mixed with liquid. I'll let you know how they do...
I am 28 days out and have lost 21 lbs. That isn't bad, but I know that I could have done better. I won't beat myself up over it, but I will try to focus better in the future on how I am supposed to eat. A lot of it is boredom, I think. I went to the school today with Paul and we got a lot done. I am paying for that, too, because I may have lifted too much. My stomach is a little sore. No popped staples or anything like that, just sore to the touch. Anyway, getting back to work will help with the boredom.
Another experience I am having since surgery is constipation. I only go about once a week. Afterwards is the best time to weigh myself! I have some Chia seeds from the surgeons office that I can sprinkle on my food that are supposed to help. I'll try that tomorrow. They turn into a gel when mixed with liquid. I'll let you know how they do...
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