Down 50!

I'm down 50 pounds this morning, and finally zipped up a pair of 20's today too! Things are looking up!

Now if only I could eat something!

UNDER 250!

I weighed in this morning, and for the first time in a long while I weighed in under 250! I'm totally impressed!

I'm still a little freaked out about not going down a dress size in pants though. I really really hope that I'm not doomed to have my big butt forever! Wouldn't that look funny? Lose everything extra except the hips and butt! Yikes!

Anyway, 1.4 more points shaved off my BMI and I won't be considered morbidly obese anymore! Go Me! It's all very exciting!

Well I reached a milestone today, and wanted everyone to know! Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

Sarah

Big Moment!

I couldn't help myself today, I had to have a diet coke! I've haven't had one since before my surgery, and I used to be totally addicted. I'd rather drink a diet coke than anything on earth! I took a sip today, and it was gross! It tasted like diet! BARF!!!

It's always tasted so yummy to me! If you're thinking your tastes won't change after surgery, I'm living proof that they do!

Finally coming out of my slump!

I'm finally losing again! I'm up to 41 pounds today! I'm still a little frustrated with the clothing situation. I started out in a size 22. 41 pounds later, I'm STILL in a 22! They're hanging off of me now, and I don't like the way they look on me, but nothing else I have fits yet! None of my 20's fit! I can finally get them up over my butt, so maybe soon, but there's no way I could begin to button them. But my 22's are falling off of me! What's up with that? I've got this cute little outfit that I've never worn before, that I'm hoping I can get into for Thanksgiving. I bought it while I was pregnant with the twins, but they were born in the summer. So, it was shipped to Germany, and by then I'd gained weight and couldn't wear it. It's really really cute! I could probably pull off the top already, but in my frumpy old baggy jeans it makes my butt look bigger than it ever did!

Anyway, that's where I'm at now. 41 pounds down, 109 to go! Wanna take bets on when I'll hit my mark? Ha ha ha ha!

Take care and enjoy your week! Sarah

Still not losing

I'm still in my rut. I haven't been able to get down my fluids the past few days now. I did better last night than I've done all week. It's keeping me tired! I seem to have a bigger problem with the bottled water than I do with the tap water. I like my water ice cold, or I can't drink it. My stomach tends to disagree though. It's saying, ugh, does it have to be so cold!?

I know I should up my protein, and fight to get my water intake up, but I've been so exhausted this week! I'm thinking about giving my meal replacements another shot. I don't really WANT to, but I know I should.

On the up side my brother's birthday was Monday, same day I started soft foods! I ate a few bites of a baked pork chop, and a couple green beans and did just fine, til I took a sip of water afterwards. I still haven't thrown up, but I've felt like it a couple times now. Anyway, it seems that I can eat just fine.....just can't eat much! I'm having a much harder time with my liquids. I really like water, and I was doing so well there for awhile! I know for about a week I was getting in my water, no problem. I always had some with me, and I drink it....finally.....instead of sip it. I was so excited, now it's more like the week I got home. I'd rather sleep than drink water, and when I do, it doesn't feel good!

Any ideas people? Any help?

My first snag

They told us that about three weeks after surgery that our weight loss would slow or even seem to stop. It's basically our bodies entering starvation mode. I'm there, or at least I think I'm there. I've lost quite a bit of weight, but not seeing the scale move down, or even worse, seeing it go up a pound is a little frustrating. I don't write down my weight on those days, ha ha. I weigh myself every morning, and if my weight has stayed the same or gone up a pound, I don't write it on the calendar. But I do record weight loss! I have noticed, when I get a decent nights sleep, and I drink enough water that it does tend to go down every day, even if it's only a few ounces.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knew how long this lull in weight loss lasted. I'll have a good day and drop a couple pounds and then it goes up and down a pound, and then stays there for a day. I try not to focus on days where I don't lose anything, or days when I gain a pound. I know it's coming off, and fast! I've lost 25 pounds since my surgery, for a total of 36 pounds since I first saw my surgeon! It's amazing!

The other problem I'm having is I seem to be in between sizes now. All my old 22's are getting baggy and lose, but I still can't get any of my 20's up over my butt! Did anyone else have these issues? I guess it's time to invest in that belt now huh? My favorite pants are way too big, so I reckon it's about time to give them away, which is kinda exciting!

Anyway, that's where I stand now! I've lost 36 pounds, and I'm really excited about it. My Mom keeps telling me it's just gonna melt off me, and I have to say she's right. I had a friend, in Germany, that was a size 11 and kept going on about how fat she was. (I hate people like that, ha ha) I don't think you should be allowed to call yourself fat unless you wear plus size clothing, and even then it's debatable, lmao. Anyway, I used to grab my two biggest fat rolls and tell her, THAT was fat. I think that's where my 36 pounds have come from. I think I've lost a little bit in the waist, but I can't grab those fat rolls like I used to could! Which is FINE by me!

Alright, well that's my ramblings for the day, hope everyone enjoys their weekend! Sarah

Cheating and weight loss

I've lost a total of 33 pounds now! Woot woot!

I have totally been cheating though! I've learned, as long as I eat something healthy, that I can eat just about whatever I want. I just have to chew it to oblivion first! I can't much either, but it is nice to be able to eat something! I had a tiny piece of frozen pizza last night. I picked off all the meat toppings, so it was like toast with marinara and cheese on it. It took me probably a half hour to eat, but I didn't have any issues with it at all! Today for lunch, I had about a quarter of a grilled cheese. Again no problems. I've noticed my first stall a few days ago. I was losing about a half pound a day, instead of a pound a day. Now that I'm eating actual FOOD, it's picked back up again. I lost 2 pounds yesterday!

Is it horrible that I'm eating already? I hope not! I try to make okay choices.

Anyway, that's where I'm at now. I'm 33 pounds down, and slowly getting some of my stamina back now. I still get pretty tired after a bit though.