Thursday, 23 August 2012
My surprise in the mirror
This is the picture I took in the beme change rooms when I was so surprised that now I can see the weight loss!
Shopping is fun!
Yesterday and today I went shopping, as much as I don't want to spend money on clothes that won't fit long i had to. Jeans and tshirts are not very professional and are all that fit. I needed some work gear.
For years I have wanted a pants suit from beme but even the size 26 never fit, yesterday I bought and it fits size 22 suit pants and a size 20 jacket and shirt. Woo hoo I hear you saying!
But there is more...
Today I went back because those pants are very comfy and I can't wear the same shirt all the time. But they had no more size 20 shirts. So I tried on an 18... It fit! Better than the 20 does too. OMG I have never bought a size 18, granted it is in a plus size store.
But there is still more...
I also tried on another top, grabbed the medium thinking maybe, I used to only fit into some XLs depending on the cut. But the medium was too big, the SMALL fit me! I can't believe it. A small. I want to frame it!
I really got a shock when I went into the change room yesterday and saw myself in a full length mirror (we don't have one) and I can actually see the weight loss. It's great!
I have now lost 10kgs since the surgery 5 and a half weeks ago so a total of 18kgs with what I lost on optifast. Super happy and I'm aiming for 20 more kgs gone by Christmas. Only 18 weeks!
Current weight 131.7kgs
For years I have wanted a pants suit from beme but even the size 26 never fit, yesterday I bought and it fits size 22 suit pants and a size 20 jacket and shirt. Woo hoo I hear you saying!
But there is more...
Today I went back because those pants are very comfy and I can't wear the same shirt all the time. But they had no more size 20 shirts. So I tried on an 18... It fit! Better than the 20 does too. OMG I have never bought a size 18, granted it is in a plus size store.
But there is still more...
I also tried on another top, grabbed the medium thinking maybe, I used to only fit into some XLs depending on the cut. But the medium was too big, the SMALL fit me! I can't believe it. A small. I want to frame it!
I really got a shock when I went into the change room yesterday and saw myself in a full length mirror (we don't have one) and I can actually see the weight loss. It's great!
I have now lost 10kgs since the surgery 5 and a half weeks ago so a total of 18kgs with what I lost on optifast. Super happy and I'm aiming for 20 more kgs gone by Christmas. Only 18 weeks!
Current weight 131.7kgs
Monday, 13 August 2012
1 month post sleeve
It is 1 month since my surgery and I feel great. Everything has healed well and I am eating lots. Eggs as I had hoped go down wonderfully and I am enjoying them a lot.
The scales didn't move for a couple of weeks, I stalled as I wasn't eating enough and my body was recovering.
In the first week home from hospital I lost 5.9kgs, then nothing for the 2 weeks. Then in the last week I have lost a couple more kgs. This morning I weighed in at 133.8kgs. I love everytime the scales show a lower number as it means I am lighter than I have been as an adult, each time is a new woo hoo time for me.
I know I have had an easier time than many others. But I am a good healer so that helps. many are still in lots of pain and struggling to drink. I can drink at a normal pace now, it no longer takes me over an hour to sip my protein drink. And in relation to food I can eat a lot of different things. I still have a week of soft foods but I kind of missed the puree stage, I cut my food into tiny bits and chewed heaps so I figure my teeth pureed it.
My favourites at the moment, especially for lunch are a little tuna can on cruskits (2), I can just get that in for lunch or a tiny baked beans can. It is all about protein (and fiber) so I find myself taking a long time in the supermarket comparing brands etc. A side note, Weight Watchers tiny baked beans cans in the 4 pack are cheapest, and have the same amount of protein but less calories and heaps less salt. No one needs salt.
I have also discovered a great snack! Mini Baybel cheese lite, They have heaps of protein and only 50 calories and so yum. But the lite version has a lot more protein.
Hubby and I hae also started making smoothies each night. I bought a bright green Kenwood blender that I love and we make smooties with protein powder. I have a soy allergy so am in the process of trying different protein powders. Just so you know, Pea Protein is horrible.
I had to go shopping last week, my jeans kept falling down, they are a size 26 and I used to have to lie down on the bed to zip them up. I bought size 22's and they fit and I don't even have to lie down. My top size has gone down from a 24 to a 20 also. Loving it, My sleeve is the best!
The scales didn't move for a couple of weeks, I stalled as I wasn't eating enough and my body was recovering.
In the first week home from hospital I lost 5.9kgs, then nothing for the 2 weeks. Then in the last week I have lost a couple more kgs. This morning I weighed in at 133.8kgs. I love everytime the scales show a lower number as it means I am lighter than I have been as an adult, each time is a new woo hoo time for me.
I know I have had an easier time than many others. But I am a good healer so that helps. many are still in lots of pain and struggling to drink. I can drink at a normal pace now, it no longer takes me over an hour to sip my protein drink. And in relation to food I can eat a lot of different things. I still have a week of soft foods but I kind of missed the puree stage, I cut my food into tiny bits and chewed heaps so I figure my teeth pureed it.
My favourites at the moment, especially for lunch are a little tuna can on cruskits (2), I can just get that in for lunch or a tiny baked beans can. It is all about protein (and fiber) so I find myself taking a long time in the supermarket comparing brands etc. A side note, Weight Watchers tiny baked beans cans in the 4 pack are cheapest, and have the same amount of protein but less calories and heaps less salt. No one needs salt.
I have also discovered a great snack! Mini Baybel cheese lite, They have heaps of protein and only 50 calories and so yum. But the lite version has a lot more protein.
Hubby and I hae also started making smoothies each night. I bought a bright green Kenwood blender that I love and we make smooties with protein powder. I have a soy allergy so am in the process of trying different protein powders. Just so you know, Pea Protein is horrible.
I had to go shopping last week, my jeans kept falling down, they are a size 26 and I used to have to lie down on the bed to zip them up. I bought size 22's and they fit and I don't even have to lie down. My top size has gone down from a 24 to a 20 also. Loving it, My sleeve is the best!
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Surgery has happened!
So it is Tuesday 17th of July 2012, and I am sitting the hospital. I had my sleeve operation on Saturday the 14th of July and everything went well.
My total optifast weight loss was 8kgs on the dot. I awoke from surgery with a nasal tube, 2 drainage tubes into my belly and another little on on my belly just under the skin. Day 1 was pretty sleepy, I was happy to accept all the pain meds but a bit disappointed I didn't get a self administer pain button but I survived.
On the Sunday I had an xray with a dye that i swallowed to check for leaks and it was all good so they pulled out the nasal tube, what a relief that was. It really isn't a nice thing. They also took out one of the deep belly drain tubes. Monday night my iv was turned off as I am now drinking and handling the liquids well enough, and then today the other tubes have all come out. I feel free!
I have been put on a bariatric diet which consists of high protein drinks. Some are OK, some not. But they are important for healing. Would be good if I could get a bit of ice cream as the cold is nice. But I shall send hubby past the shop tomorrow for me.
Pain wise i feel well today, Yesterday also, but then i went for a walk around the hospital and ended up sore last night. I haven't had any pain meds since about 11pm last night so happy about that.
Today I am going to finish watching the shows I downloaded onto my laptop before I head home tomorrow back to reality.
I am eager to weigh myself when I get home, whilst I know I am bloated I also didn't have anything to drink or eat for a few days.
Once I get home thee liquids stage kicks in, soups and sustagen... I am looking forward to the mushy stage when I can have scrambled eggs. MMMM eggs. It is still the thing I am craving most.
My total optifast weight loss was 8kgs on the dot. I awoke from surgery with a nasal tube, 2 drainage tubes into my belly and another little on on my belly just under the skin. Day 1 was pretty sleepy, I was happy to accept all the pain meds but a bit disappointed I didn't get a self administer pain button but I survived.
On the Sunday I had an xray with a dye that i swallowed to check for leaks and it was all good so they pulled out the nasal tube, what a relief that was. It really isn't a nice thing. They also took out one of the deep belly drain tubes. Monday night my iv was turned off as I am now drinking and handling the liquids well enough, and then today the other tubes have all come out. I feel free!
I have been put on a bariatric diet which consists of high protein drinks. Some are OK, some not. But they are important for healing. Would be good if I could get a bit of ice cream as the cold is nice. But I shall send hubby past the shop tomorrow for me.
Pain wise i feel well today, Yesterday also, but then i went for a walk around the hospital and ended up sore last night. I haven't had any pain meds since about 11pm last night so happy about that.
Today I am going to finish watching the shows I downloaded onto my laptop before I head home tomorrow back to reality.
I am eager to weigh myself when I get home, whilst I know I am bloated I also didn't have anything to drink or eat for a few days.
Once I get home thee liquids stage kicks in, soups and sustagen... I am looking forward to the mushy stage when I can have scrambled eggs. MMMM eggs. It is still the thing I am craving most.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
The opti fast fortnight
I am now up to day 10 of Optifast and I am finding it pretty good. Whilst I am a bit bored it isn't anything I can't handle. And this morning I weighed in at 144.2kgs so I have lost about 6kgs since my last post... Lovely.
My favourite Optifast are Chocolate and Strawberry. Coffee is horrible and Vanilla is ok but I only had 2 of them. The mixed vegetable soup is ok and as bad as the lumps look they go down ok, I just can't get rid of the lumps. I bought some mixed berry crunch bars, they are ok but don't keep me satisfied for as long as the soup or shakes.
I have been having my allowed veggies too, started off with carrot, celery and capsicum sticks, then steamed veggies. Pretty boring. So I did a mix of chopped tomatoes, garlic, pepper and mixed herbs. It was really good. Last night I did stir fried veggies with a bit of soy sauce but the sauce has upset me and the saltiness has caused me to put on 300grams since yesterday morning. I was told once I was allergic to soy but never knew what it did to me, i guess now I know.
Tonight I am having tomato, onion and zuccini cooked together... mmmm yummy!
I am very eager for Saturday to hurry up. I am not scared or nervous, just anxious to get it started.
3 and a half days to go though and then I shall be sleeved.
My favourite Optifast are Chocolate and Strawberry. Coffee is horrible and Vanilla is ok but I only had 2 of them. The mixed vegetable soup is ok and as bad as the lumps look they go down ok, I just can't get rid of the lumps. I bought some mixed berry crunch bars, they are ok but don't keep me satisfied for as long as the soup or shakes.
I have been having my allowed veggies too, started off with carrot, celery and capsicum sticks, then steamed veggies. Pretty boring. So I did a mix of chopped tomatoes, garlic, pepper and mixed herbs. It was really good. Last night I did stir fried veggies with a bit of soy sauce but the sauce has upset me and the saltiness has caused me to put on 300grams since yesterday morning. I was told once I was allergic to soy but never knew what it did to me, i guess now I know.
Tonight I am having tomato, onion and zuccini cooked together... mmmm yummy!
I am very eager for Saturday to hurry up. I am not scared or nervous, just anxious to get it started.
3 and a half days to go though and then I shall be sleeved.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
I have the date!
Yesterday I saw the surgeon and my surgery has been scheduled for the 14th of July... Gulp... but all good. I am currently enjoying my favourites. I had Japanese while out with mum yesterday, will be going to our local Chinese shop on Friday and Hog's Breath on Saturday. Then next week I start the dreaded optifast.
Bonus... The 14th is a saturday which means that hubby can take me to the hospital and hang around with me until I come out of surgery. Woo Hoo!
I need to do the optifast for 2 weeks at least before the surgery. So just their shakes and soup and my allowed daily vegetables. I am not looking forward to the optifast fortnight but it is necessary so I shall survive. It is only 2 weeks after all.
So weight yesterday was 150.2kgs... Yes I have put some on but I shall loose it pretty quick once the optifast starts.
I shall enjoy my food funeral until then!
Bonus... The 14th is a saturday which means that hubby can take me to the hospital and hang around with me until I come out of surgery. Woo Hoo!
I need to do the optifast for 2 weeks at least before the surgery. So just their shakes and soup and my allowed daily vegetables. I am not looking forward to the optifast fortnight but it is necessary so I shall survive. It is only 2 weeks after all.
So weight yesterday was 150.2kgs... Yes I have put some on but I shall loose it pretty quick once the optifast starts.
I shall enjoy my food funeral until then!
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