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!
Monday, 7 May 2012
The appointments start tomorrow! I have to go into the city to see the Psychologist, so I must remember to leave my crazy at home.
On a personal note (like this whole blog isn't personal enough) I got married on the weekend! It was a lovely day and went just how I planned it.
Now that it is over I can get serious with the weight loss once again.
In the last couple of weeks my weight dropped as low as 144.5kgs but with all the wine etc. at the wedding it is back up to 148.1kgs.
My current goal is to get below 140kgs by my 28th birthday (24th July).
Friday, 27 April 2012
Chocolate shake dinner
Tonight's dinner is a chocolate shake (optifast). The rest of the family had takeaway from the local fish and chip shop. (so local I can see it from my bedroom).
I never understood chocolate shakes for weight loose. Surely it can't be good for those that love chocolate heaps. It was pretty good really for a diet thing so it might not be too hard to live one!
I never understood chocolate shakes for weight loose. Surely it can't be good for those that love chocolate heaps. It was pretty good really for a diet thing so it might not be too hard to live one!
Stopping the crazyness
These are now part of my new life! I found myself falling back into my old habits and convincing myself it was ok because a0 I can't loose anymore weight before the wedding and b) soon I won't be able to have them at all so have it now. Well I have put on weight, I was no higher than when I started the blog but I lost the alchohol kilos from my hens night then found the scales creaping up.
So I thought I will start the optifast NOW!
I am not going on the full program just yet, I will wait till closer to the surgery date but I am going to replace some meals with shakes or soups just to keep some control and keep loosing weight. The wedding is only 8 days away and I am 1.9kgs over my prefered weight for it so hopefully I will get closer to it in the coming days.
Last night my family had sausages, veggies, and my favourite Mac & Cheese for dinner, I had an optislim creamy chicken soup. (I have 1 box of optislim as it was all my local chemist had, they don't stock much optifast so I have ordered it online). It wasn't too bad, could have definately been better but by the time I got to the end of the cup I was used to the taste. I was suprised at how filling it was, and it kept me going all night.
I am not ready to give up my coffee just yet! After the wedding I will drop the amount of them down but not yet! I am also having a yogurt for breakfast. I find that I really enjoy them, I never was a yogurt fan in the past. They are only 70 calories a tub so a great start to the day. I do realise that in the weeks coming up to the surgery these will have to go also, but hopefully after all is healed up I can have them as breakfast once again.
As I said, the wedding is in 8 days (insert freak out here) and then a few days after I go back to Melbourne to see the Psychologist... fun, I must remember to not be having a crazy day!
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
1st appointment down
I saw Dr Ian Michell today and all seems very positive. I have to see a dietitian, psychiatrist and respiratory specialist and have a range of tests, including blood tests, an ECG and chest xray. If required I may also need a sleep study but i don't think I will.
At this stage i may be sleeved by July or August, I would hope sooner but it is hard to get into all of these specialists in a timely manner. He said if I was too loose the average amount of weight I could expect perhaps a 60kg loose, taking me to about 85kgs hopefully. I would be happy with this!
Monday, 16 April 2012
The journey begins!
I am starting this blog as a diary for myself and those following my weight loss journey.
Tomorrow (17th April 2012) I have my initial appointment with the surgeon Mr Ian Michell to discuss when I can get Gastric Sleeve surgery. I have all the funds worked out (ouch!) and done my research so feel like I just need to book it in now!
Today I weigh 149.2kgs, the biggest I have been is 178kgs after having my second baby, at the beginning of December 2011 a group of friends decided to start a weight loss group on facebook. At this time I weighed in at 158.7kgs and it has been a fantastic support to loose as much as I have with their support. I recently got down as low as 145kgs but this last weekend I had my hens night away and consumed a few (read many) calories and am hoping the extra few kilos this morning is mostly from that and they will drop away quickly.
A little about my self, I am 27 and always been big, suffer from PCOS and arthritis. Due to the arthritis I am limited to the exercise I do. I have 2 small kids and am getting married in 19 days. When I got down to the 145kgs I had to stop loosing weight because my wedding dress is a bit big now! Whoops. But I have taken the don't loose weight a bit far and put some back on :-(. This week (after the hen's weekend now) I am back into things full steam. Going back down to 1200 calories a day and getting on my new treadmill every night.
I am rather nervous about my appointment tomorrow. Not sure why as I am led to believe there is no reason they will say no to the operation but just eager to get it sorted. I feel like I need this surgery as I never feel full or satisfied so end up over eating and because I have so much I have stretched my stomach to massive proportions. The gastric sleeve (or sleeve as I will most likely end up referring to it as) will shrink my stomach to 150-200ml capacity. Weight loss is rapid for most people and seems to be long lasting for those who do the right things. I choose a sleeve after much research because I have a latex allergy and don't like the idea of something being put inside me and left like the band (I know many say it has no latex but I was told that no one can guarantee that and it may have come in contact with latex, not risking it). I had considered the gastric bypass, but the sleeve seems to be an easier surgery (still key hole unlike the bypass) and there is less issues after ward with nutrition absorption.
So wish me luck, hopefully I will get some answers tomorrow and have a surgery date soon.
Tomorrow (17th April 2012) I have my initial appointment with the surgeon Mr Ian Michell to discuss when I can get Gastric Sleeve surgery. I have all the funds worked out (ouch!) and done my research so feel like I just need to book it in now!
Today I weigh 149.2kgs, the biggest I have been is 178kgs after having my second baby, at the beginning of December 2011 a group of friends decided to start a weight loss group on facebook. At this time I weighed in at 158.7kgs and it has been a fantastic support to loose as much as I have with their support. I recently got down as low as 145kgs but this last weekend I had my hens night away and consumed a few (read many) calories and am hoping the extra few kilos this morning is mostly from that and they will drop away quickly.
A little about my self, I am 27 and always been big, suffer from PCOS and arthritis. Due to the arthritis I am limited to the exercise I do. I have 2 small kids and am getting married in 19 days. When I got down to the 145kgs I had to stop loosing weight because my wedding dress is a bit big now! Whoops. But I have taken the don't loose weight a bit far and put some back on :-(. This week (after the hen's weekend now) I am back into things full steam. Going back down to 1200 calories a day and getting on my new treadmill every night.
I am rather nervous about my appointment tomorrow. Not sure why as I am led to believe there is no reason they will say no to the operation but just eager to get it sorted. I feel like I need this surgery as I never feel full or satisfied so end up over eating and because I have so much I have stretched my stomach to massive proportions. The gastric sleeve (or sleeve as I will most likely end up referring to it as) will shrink my stomach to 150-200ml capacity. Weight loss is rapid for most people and seems to be long lasting for those who do the right things. I choose a sleeve after much research because I have a latex allergy and don't like the idea of something being put inside me and left like the band (I know many say it has no latex but I was told that no one can guarantee that and it may have come in contact with latex, not risking it). I had considered the gastric bypass, but the sleeve seems to be an easier surgery (still key hole unlike the bypass) and there is less issues after ward with nutrition absorption.
So wish me luck, hopefully I will get some answers tomorrow and have a surgery date soon.
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