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!
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