I thought I'd give a quick update..... Things are going really good. I still have no regrets with having the surgery. I'm actually happy I had it. It has helped me SO much. I have lost around 45 pounds. I think that I've hit a point where I'm going to have to work hard to lose more weight. No, Im not gaining, but not losing fast either. My doctor said to start a weight lifting program. I orders Zumba and did my first workout today and totally LOVED IT!! My goal is to do one Zumba workout a day. Boy, am I out of shape. I thought I was going to faint towards the end of that workout.
Emotionally, I feel better than I have in a very long time. I can't remember feeling like this. The jeans that I was able to get in to, my "maybe one day jeans" became too big. I was able to go into Sears and buy a pair of jeans , in the regular womens side of the clothes, not plus size. I didn't have to go through a bunch of different brands to find one that I could squeeze in to. I bought the first pair that I tried on! It may sound silly but this is a BIG deal for me. Prior to surgery, I was a size 18/20. The jeans I just bought are a size 14. For me, Im happy! I only bought one pair because I'm hoping for a 12 in the near future. So, for me, I just feel great emotionally.
Physically, I feel really good also. Almost no headaches! And, able to walk, jog, do an entire workout tape, play basketball. Its an awesome feeling. When I was a kid, I would feel good after gymnastics or a game of basketball. Now, it's all coming back, how good it actually feels to exercise!
It has helped me in every area of my life. To put it in a nutshell, I just feel happy. I am looking forward to MAY1st, when we move into our new house and SO excited about who will join our family through adoption, hopefully this summer!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
3 week update
Wow, what a busy, busy , and stressful week I've had. We had an opportunity to get out of our current lease. After LOTS of searching, We found a house. I really really like the house we are moving to. It's in Eagle Harbor, back to the neighborhood we want to be in. And, it's in Carrollton. For some reason, I'm so drawn to that neighborhood and it just feels like "home" to us. So, we got the house.. but... we can't move in until May 1st, that's when it's available. So, then I was searching for temporary housing for the next 3 months. I wanted to find something that I can take my babies to (Muffin and Max) and a place that we had some room. We ended up rented a house in Corrolla N.C. : ) I've heard the question.. Why did you move out there?? Well, .Why not? The good part about a short term stay here is that it's a nice , peaceful getaway for a few months, it's a couple houses from the beach and it's very affordable because it's the off season. So, Im currently in Corolla.
The reason why I mentioned all of this in my weight loss journey update is because the whole situation played a big role in my journey this past week. There are just no words for just how hard moving is! There were a few days of packing packing packing, the cleaning, then getting things in storage, and now, unpacking short term things in the beach house. It was just a crazy week. I did terrible with my diet. I almost wish I was one of these patients that their body wouldn't let them eat sugar or carbs.. Nope, not me. I can eat anything. I think I ate a donut for breakfast one day and just waayyyyy too many carbs this past week. Lots of eating on the go. I will say that when I eat a donut or other bad stuff, I feel gross. If your new stomach is only so big and I eat a donut and can't fit the right stuff in for hours, then I start to feel quite weak. So, my body tells me when I mess up. I stepped on the scale yesterday, I only lost 2 pounds in the whole week : ( It was a mental set back but it's ok now. I'm going to get back on track. Where this house is located, there's no fast food around the corner and I have to drive a little way to get to the grocery store. So, my plan is to get back on track this week. I guess I see why the doctors tell me that this surgery is only a tool. It's so true! I still have to choose the right foods, etc. If I don't, I don't lose weight.
I really overdid it too with all this moving. I thought I had ripped something but I think I just really overdid it. I was in a lot of pain, etc. But, I rested and I was fine.
So, yes, I am still human. Surgery is not a magic pill or a easy way out. I still have to work hard. Hopefully the next few days will be more calm and Im able to chose the right foods.
The reason why I mentioned all of this in my weight loss journey update is because the whole situation played a big role in my journey this past week. There are just no words for just how hard moving is! There were a few days of packing packing packing, the cleaning, then getting things in storage, and now, unpacking short term things in the beach house. It was just a crazy week. I did terrible with my diet. I almost wish I was one of these patients that their body wouldn't let them eat sugar or carbs.. Nope, not me. I can eat anything. I think I ate a donut for breakfast one day and just waayyyyy too many carbs this past week. Lots of eating on the go. I will say that when I eat a donut or other bad stuff, I feel gross. If your new stomach is only so big and I eat a donut and can't fit the right stuff in for hours, then I start to feel quite weak. So, my body tells me when I mess up. I stepped on the scale yesterday, I only lost 2 pounds in the whole week : ( It was a mental set back but it's ok now. I'm going to get back on track. Where this house is located, there's no fast food around the corner and I have to drive a little way to get to the grocery store. So, my plan is to get back on track this week. I guess I see why the doctors tell me that this surgery is only a tool. It's so true! I still have to choose the right foods, etc. If I don't, I don't lose weight.
I really overdid it too with all this moving. I thought I had ripped something but I think I just really overdid it. I was in a lot of pain, etc. But, I rested and I was fine.
So, yes, I am still human. Surgery is not a magic pill or a easy way out. I still have to work hard. Hopefully the next few days will be more calm and Im able to chose the right foods.
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