First NSV

Last night, my husband and I went to the gym. I watched Nik Wallenda walk over the Grand Canyon as I was on the elliptical, and cried when he made it. Afterwards, I was getting on different machines, really trying to push myself. I looked over at this leg lift machine, that really frightens me.

I first tried it May 1st, the day we joined the gym and met with a personal trainer. He wanted me and Willie to get on this thing and lift our legs as many times as we could. Willie got on it, and did it 12 times. I got up there...it was a disaster. I could barely dangle without a problem. Actually, just dangling was too tough for me. I cried as I stepped down, embarrassed. At that time, (before surgery) I was almost 300lbs. Now, down 26lbs I decided I would try it again. And I did...I was able to dangle, and lift my legs to my chest 3 times! I went over to my husband and told him. He was so proud. I told him I wanted to show him. He got on there first, and did it 15 times, and I did 4 times!!! 

It may not sound like the biggest NSV, but I was so embarrassed the first time, I really want to conquer it, and this is the first step in the right direction. I really want to call that personal trainer and show him, because even though I couldn't afford the $200 a month his fee required, he calls us and checks in on us every once and a while, and even offers to meet for free. I think he would be proud.

Friday Weigh In!

I figured out how to post pictures. Here is my weigh in from today. I think Friday will be my official weigh in day, and today is also 6 weeks post op. 

This is a 2.6lb loss, just since my fill on Wednesday. Down 26lbs since surgery. 

Getting excited about this weekend. Tomorrow, Willie and I are going fishing early. Then, tomorrow night we are going to the drive-in to see Monster's University and Iron Man 3. We already saw Iron Man, but it's only 5 dollars a person at the drive-in, and a double feature. Totally worth it!

Willie weighed himself last night. He weighs 279.8. Down 18lbs since, I had surgery! Not really fair, but I am glad we are doing this together. It makes food decisions a lot easier. We don't eat like we used to at all. I don't see how we would go to Krystal's and get 24 krystal's...and eat them! It's ridiculous. But, we gained together, we will lose together. One thing though, at least I weigh less than he does. Even when we were smaller, I always weighed more than he did. I may only be 7lbs smaller, but it counts!!

July 26th I am doing the Glow Run for a "bridesmaid" get together for my friend Ginger. I am actually really excited about it. It's a night at a local baseball stadium, and I think it's like The Color Run, only with glow paint! Our team name is "Glow On Wit Ya Bad Self!" Ginger thought of it, pretty clever!

I hope my feet start losing weight, and these weigh in pictures can look a little better.

Post First Fill, Day One

I am doing pretty good so far, post fill. I am happy about this, since DeWitt was so concerned.  He di say it may be 48 hours before I feel the full effect of it, but I already can tell I am not near as hungry. Yesterday I just sipped tea, and ate some FroYo. This morning I had coffee and for lunch I had about half of a Chicken and Mini Noodles Soup To Go. Only half, not because I am full, but because it is gross. I don't know why, I just can't stand anything "chicken soup" related anymore.

Meanwhile, I weighed today and I was 274.3. Hallelujah! Here we go!

I need to figure out how to pictures on here from my IPad.

I am going to try to go to the gym tonight, but I just hate going without my husband. And he works every night almost. But, I feel so much better. Actually, first I am getting a pedicure, because my feet are jacked up.

I need to make a weigh in day. Everyone seems to like Thursdays and Friday. Maybe I will start tomorrow!

First fill!

The wait at the doctor wasn't that bad today. I met a really nice lady who had the sleeve in December, and she has lost 75lbs! crazy!

I got my first fill today! 2cc's! He said he is worried I won't take a fill well, because of my episode with the air earlier.
But, I think I am okay. I am on liquids for today, puree in the morning, soft tomorrow night and normal by Friday afternoon. I am so excited. Hopefully we can get this show on the road!

I wish had taken a pic of my weight today, but it was 275. So, we will see from here!

Finally over the hump!

I have been sitting at 275.2 to 274.6 for about 2 weeks, and it was getting very frustrating.
Today, I finally hit 274.0. Not a big change, but the lowest since surgery.

I think my biggest problem is eating too late. My husband and I usually do not get home until 9pm, and then eat dinner. These last few days, I will eat before class about 5pm, and then just eat frozen yogurt before bed (my stomach gets so hungry by this time). I hope this is helping, and Aunt Flo left, so thats always good.
Hopefully, I will continue to lose and will get my first fill next Wednesday to get this thing really going!

1 Month

Yesterday was 1 month since the surgery. I am a little bummed. I have only lost about 24lbs. I fact, I haven't lost anything in about 2 weeks. I am hungry a lot, but get full quickly, but then hungry again. i guess 24lbs isn't bad, since I have read some bloggers are months out and only lost 30lbs. I have a least maintained, since I have been trying new foods.

Next week I go back. I am hoping to get a fill. Dr. Dewitt said after the first fill is when people drop the weight quickly.

One of my friends has asked me to be a bridesmaid in her April wedding. I haven't seen her since my wedding in December, and she did not know I had the Lap Band Surgery. Yesterday, she came and gave me a "Bridesmaid Binder". She said our dress fitting would be in August, and said we could pick any style dress, just same color. I said I would need to pick one that could be easily altered because I am losing weight. She said "Yes, I can tell you have lost some weight." I told her I had the lap band sx a month ago. 

So, I have three weddings in the next year and half to be apart of. Ginger's in April 2014, my little brother's in November 2014, and older brother in February 2015. I am very glad I had the surgery, because I would be dreading all these events. 

Ten Things Thursday

Never done one. No one reads this, so more for myself.

1. I cannot wait for a fill. I am starting to notice I am hungry more often. I drank some iced coffee this morning (low fat), and it helped keep me full until now. Now my stomach is growling, and hurts. I am hoping I get a fill in two weeks. 

2. I have plateaued, but I think its because I am hungry more. And Aunt Flo is visiting, and I always bloat.

3. I am going to Gatlinburg this weekend. Hopefully, we will do a lot of walking.

4. Next week, my husband and I are registering for The Color Run in September. I am so excited.

5. My husband is losing weight quicker than I am. Hate him, but love him.

6. I am looking for a new job. I love the pet clinic, but I need something in my field of study. I need a law firm job. Now that I am down about 25lbs, I feel a little better looking for professional clothes. 

7. We are trying to buy our first house. Cannot wait.

8. I need to go to the gym more. It is so hard, between jobs and school.

9. I want the following foods: salad, taco and hot dog. Not at one time, but I cannot wait until I can eat other food.

10. A good friend asked me to be a bridesmaid for her April 2014 wedding. I am wondering when we will order dresses, and what size will I be by then? I guess I need to get one that can be easily altered. Really excited though. November 2014, my younger brother is getting married, and I am a bridesmaid, and February 2015, older bro is getting married in New York, and I am a bridesmaid. I am excited that I will have a new body for these things!