I entered adolescence only slightly plump & very self-coscienious. We moved out of the city when I was in middle school, and between 8th grade & high school I went through a transformation without even really knowing it. As a loyal reader of the teen movie mags of the day, I constantly compared myself to Annette Funicello and Sondra Dee. They seemed so perfect, and their lives so exciting. (Side note: In case you too young to know them, Sondra Dee died at about 60. Her rumored case of
Ok, so 14 days since plication and I have lost 12 pounds post op and 12 pounds pre-op soo 24 total!! People are noticing already I am looking forward to starting to work out next week.. I am soo glad that I had this procedure!! I feel great.. I still struggle with mental hunger.. but even that is getting better, I am learning to do different things when I am bored, anxious etc.. other than eat which has always been my way of coping. I will keep up the posts as time goes on.. and a few picture
Well, it has been a very busy year post band...not only am I adjusting to my husbands death and being a widow, but also having two college age kids leaving, one for grad school, meaning this is it..I am now entering the second half of my life...and it's going to be all about me baby!! But, getting here has been an up and down journey. Two years ago after my husband passed away from a long and painful illness, my daughter went to a local MD to see about getting a band using some of the funds he l
I am an older woman. I love that euphemistic phrase. How old is an older woman? Not young, not old, but closer to old than young. That describes me alright. I won't say how old right now, though I will give clues as I go along... if you follow me on this blog adventure long enough you will figure it out. For the time being I don't want only women of a limited age range to be able to identify with my story. I would like to be able to appeal to men as well, but I think it is uniquely a woman's st
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Ok, so had my surgery 10 days ago today.. On April 12th. Down 9 lbs since surgery 12 lost prior to surgery total of 21 yay!! For those of you that have your surgery coming up try not to be too nervous, the staff is great, the facility and hotels are great. The surgery is surgery so easier for some than for others but with the care at OCC you know that you are in good hands. For me after the surgery was hard, I was very
Okay, I'm not sure if anyone will read this, and I guess it doesn't matter too much, I just want to keep track of how I'm feeling. If you do read this, and have any advice, I am all too willing to hear it! I had surgery on Friday, April 15th. I am finally at home, after a slow paced return, and I think I'm feeling okay. On Saturday, I had a complete breakdown, thinking I had made this HUGE mistake. I had prepared myself with all the facts, but I think I didn't prepare myself mentally. Perhaps th
My third week of my 7 week fitness challenge had some ups, and some downs. I am doing great on my fitness routine. I went to the gym twice, and have an appointment with a trainer on Thursday.The little muscles on my arms are starting to pop out (love the rowing machine) and I have achieved some of my goal levels already. I made an appointment with a trainer at my gym for a fitness test. I know that I need actual numbers to help motivate me, so this is just one more gimmick to help me stay on tr
So, after a lot of research and waiting, and doctor appointments I have finally had my surgery. I had been planning to start writing about it the process right away before I even went through my initial visit, but I suppose I can fill you in on the time leading up to the actual surgery in past tense, and then continue to write post surgery in present.
So the beginning of my story goes like this -
I haven't always been overweight, but I've almost always assumed that I was. I remember that as a
In my next Blog entry I will talk about my Plication journey thus far but right now I wanted to mention some other features of the OCC that many people may not be aware of.
On March 9th I had my plication surgery. While I was in the operating room my Mother spoke to Linda Martin a wonderful and beautiful nurse who works in the esthetics departments of the OCC. She and Dr.So perform non-invasive cosmetics procedures for family and patients at the OCC.
So while I was in surgery my Mother, w
hello! got my own place with my bestie jeri! we spent approximately 4 days looking at over a bajillion zillion areas and found some great places. found a beautiful condo 1300 sqft at a wonderful price in a safe quiet location in central vegas. i wanted to move out asap because my mother was being really shady about the whole moving out/ apartment looking thing. so she says her and fred are going to move to hawaii but i honestly believe its a bunch of bs. she said they were moving back in with fr
The second week is done and I'm slightly ahead of my goal. I only made it to the gym once but I am already feeling stronger and fitter. We had some crazy weather so I'm glad I did get all my cardio in for the week. My eating was better this past week as well, I am hoping to continue that this coming week.
Usually the first couple weeks of a goal are easy, you have the motivation from a new beginning. But the following through part can be tough. I am hoping to get a day of cross county skiing in
One week from today will be exactly 1 year with my band!! I've been wishy washy about my goal weight all along. I've said between 135 & 145 is where I want to be. Today I weigh 150, i've been stuck here for about 2 months. I guess my goal weight is 140. With summer only a couple of months away, i'm going to increase my excercise to 5 days a week. This 10 lbs. should be gone in no time. My restriction has been great. Since day one I've only thrown up one time. It was my fault!! Took
I made my fitness goal for the week - did better than goal actually. And I made it to the gym twice. So far so good. I have been keeping track of my fitness hours in a Google spreadsheet, and I just finished planning out the coming week. It really helps to plan out every day, and have backup plans if something doesn't work out.
My goals for week 2 include doing a little more than I did last week, and also cutting back on the sweets a little more. I need to remember my goal when I find myself at
Today starts my new challenge. I was so successful the last time I did this blog last summer. Even though I don't know if anyone will read this, I was surprised how motivating it was to check in every week and report on making my goals.
My target date for this new challenge is the first weekend of May. I will be seeing some family then, and I want to be healthy and fit and look great. That gives me 7 weeks, and instead of trying to do 10 hours a week of exercise, I'm going to shoot for 7 and m
hi everybody just an update i'm still working out but not necessarily eating right.. i know...i just got an attack of the "sweet tooth" but i'm not gaining so that's good news. anyway i'm moving out on my own and lots of changes coming soon! can't wait! i'm in the process of dating and it is difficult. i feel like someone is going to get hurt. i don't want to hurt any of their feelings. they're all good guys. eh idk we'll see where this goes.
oh i have to tell everybody about groupon. it's a
I am so excited I have finally booked my surgery! i will be banded on 5/24 and can't wait... i'm going on pre-op diet till then... if any one if goin to be there then please write me i'd love to meet you!
Hello everyone I can't wait to start my Journey at a new me. I just wanted to here from other members that have gone through what I am about to. My starting weight is 250 lbs I plan on loosing 120 lbs If all goes according to plan.
I have been a little scared of having surgery In Tijuana. ANY TIPS ON WHAT TO EXPECT ANY HELP WILL BE NICE.
So the days are ticking by, slowly with this whole liquid thing! I have to admit I broke down and had a meal tonight. I got a terrible sinus infection and upper respiratory infection and the lack of nutrients was really compromising my immune system. Anyway, I am feel much better now and ready to tackle the next two days of liquids only and fasting. I am supposed to fly into San Diego on Tuesday morning and have my pre op tests done Tuesday followed by surgery on Wednesday although I am pushing
So, I have been on the pre op diet for the last three days and not enjoying it! I am so irritable and frankly wondering why the heck they make you do this anyway. I would like to be a pleasure to be around on the last week of spending with my precious kiddos, and I'm doing my best to hide my crabbiness, but only drinking liquid protein and eatings bags of broccoli is not fun. Clearly I have some food additions (I know duh) but I had no idea I would experience withdrawals like this.
My family is
Well week one is almost done! 10lbs down and it's so worth it! It wasn't easy all the time but the majority of the time my body told me to stop! Yes, like when I thought I was smarter than everyone else and could have those 2 peanut butter crackers....I felt like I had a bowling ball in my stomach and pain in the middle of my back for an hour. Not worth it! ok lesson learned! I sure some of you have secret sabotagers like I do. I have the mother inlaw who constantly says "are you sure you
Hi Everyone and welcome to me, Colleen8 and guess what? it's all about me now! I'm sure you all have seen blogs, read blogs, created blogs. I'm going to try and put it into perspective of how it is for ME. Everyone is different and has their own experiences and so have I! Long story short of it all I started gaining weight after my second child, I have four. And they are all boys too. This was all in the process of 20 something years. I could say there was no time to diet, there was not t
