12/30/2011
12/26/2011
12/18/2011
10/13/2011
8 & 1/2 Month Update
Well, here I am 8 1/2 mos. later...
Ask me if I would do this again and I would answer YES!
I have loved the milestones I've hit on my journey to a healthier me...
Sitting with my legs crossed
Sitting indian style in my chair
Being able to receive an amazingly close hug from my husband
Having more energy
Not having my gut smashed into a table at a restaurant
Feeling full
Sitting comfortably in stadium settings
Shopping at Cato in the non-Plus size area
Shopping at all stores in the smaller area
Getting a new wedding ring b/c I went from a 9 to a 7
Being able to keep up with my kids
Being able to walk in the mall for as long as I want...not as long as my body wants me too
Being able to stay awake on long trips
Bending over and tying my shoes without grunting
I can say that I am glaring at my goal weight...45 more lbs and I'll be at the weight I was in high school.
Right now, I'm glaring at the scale and can see 205! That means I've lost a total of 130 lbs! Now I've still got my ghetto booty but I can really tell a difference when I pull out my pictures! ...not to mention when I step in my clothes. I can wear a 16 in jeans and a medium shirt! I still am very conscientious of my arms but who isn't!?
A few months ago I posted a picture of me in a pair of pants I was wearing pre-op, only this time, I was fitting into one leg. I'll post it tonight, as well as pre-op and post-op photos! Afterall, a picture is worth 1,000 words!
Ask me if I would do this again and I would answer YES!
I have loved the milestones I've hit on my journey to a healthier me...
Sitting with my legs crossed
Sitting indian style in my chair
Being able to receive an amazingly close hug from my husband
Having more energy
Not having my gut smashed into a table at a restaurant
Feeling full
Sitting comfortably in stadium settings
Shopping at Cato in the non-Plus size area
Shopping at all stores in the smaller area
Getting a new wedding ring b/c I went from a 9 to a 7
Being able to keep up with my kids
Being able to walk in the mall for as long as I want...not as long as my body wants me too
Being able to stay awake on long trips
Bending over and tying my shoes without grunting
I can say that I am glaring at my goal weight...45 more lbs and I'll be at the weight I was in high school.
Right now, I'm glaring at the scale and can see 205! That means I've lost a total of 130 lbs! Now I've still got my ghetto booty but I can really tell a difference when I pull out my pictures! ...not to mention when I step in my clothes. I can wear a 16 in jeans and a medium shirt! I still am very conscientious of my arms but who isn't!?
A few months ago I posted a picture of me in a pair of pants I was wearing pre-op, only this time, I was fitting into one leg. I'll post it tonight, as well as pre-op and post-op photos! Afterall, a picture is worth 1,000 words!
9/03/2011
September Update with a Before and After
Hello all! I just wanted to get back to updating my followers!
I am now down 122lbs! I've surely lost an Olsen twin! :)
Here is a before and an after! December 2010 to September 2011
I am now down 122lbs! I've surely lost an Olsen twin! :)
Here is a before and an after! December 2010 to September 2011
7/30/2011
A lovely Saturday
It has been too long since I've updated everyone! So, here I am! I weighed last Sunday and have officially lost 108 lbs! I am able to wear 16-18 jeans/pants and Large or 12-14 shirts. I bought a yard-sale at a flea market that was a size 12 and can wear it! My new favorite thing to wear are dresses with tights. I can REALLY tell a difference. ...and people are wondering who this new person is at work. Oh, it's JANA!
I will post a new blog of pictures next.
I will post a new blog of pictures next.
7/05/2011
6/30/2011
Appointment
Yesterday I had one of my followup appointments. I was sitting indian style (is this appropriate?) on the little bed when the nurse came in. She said "look at you!, sitting there with your legs crossed"...
Basically, it was a really quick appointment bc everything is going great! I didn't have any questions and she reiterated that I keep taking my supplements and vitamins and drinking my water.
I was probably in the office a total of 20 minutes. ...That includes check in and getting my next appointment in 2 months.
Basically, it was a really quick appointment bc everything is going great! I didn't have any questions and she reiterated that I keep taking my supplements and vitamins and drinking my water.
I was probably in the office a total of 20 minutes. ...That includes check in and getting my next appointment in 2 months.
6/19/2011
6/14/2011
Let's bottle up my energy and SELL IT!
It's amazing how much energy I have!!!! ((((RUNS AROUND SCREAMING WOOHOO!))))
Last night was a pretty uneventful day, however, the family and I accomplished quite a lot.
We went for a walk. The boys ended up going home at the 2.30 mile mark, but the husband and I ended up going until 3.30! I'm so excited for us. We went up "that hill" by our neighborhood and it gets easier each time.
After our walk, or maybe it was before our walk (my memory appears to be slipping) we watched Gnomeo and Juliet with the boys. It was a cute little movie. The wonderful husband ended up making Tilapia and White rice for supper. I didn't have to cook! We also got more laundry done AND hung up! I'm the world's worst at letting the clothes sit in the laundry baskets at the end of the bed! However, I now have a huge pile of clothes on the bed in the other room which is now considered the "YARD SALE PILE". Yes, Jana is FINALLY going to have a yardsale on the 24th! I've already enlisted the husband! ...maybe this is the source of my energy to get the clothes put away, as most of the clothes in the pile came from those baskets...hmmm :)
What I ate Monday
EAS Carb Control Shake
1/2 Pure Protein PB and Chocolate Bar
2.8 oz Chunk Light Tuna
3 oz Tilapia and 1/4 cup of White Rice
Last night was a pretty uneventful day, however, the family and I accomplished quite a lot.
We went for a walk. The boys ended up going home at the 2.30 mile mark, but the husband and I ended up going until 3.30! I'm so excited for us. We went up "that hill" by our neighborhood and it gets easier each time.
After our walk, or maybe it was before our walk (my memory appears to be slipping) we watched Gnomeo and Juliet with the boys. It was a cute little movie. The wonderful husband ended up making Tilapia and White rice for supper. I didn't have to cook! We also got more laundry done AND hung up! I'm the world's worst at letting the clothes sit in the laundry baskets at the end of the bed! However, I now have a huge pile of clothes on the bed in the other room which is now considered the "YARD SALE PILE". Yes, Jana is FINALLY going to have a yardsale on the 24th! I've already enlisted the husband! ...maybe this is the source of my energy to get the clothes put away, as most of the clothes in the pile came from those baskets...hmmm :)
What I ate Monday
EAS Carb Control Shake
1/2 Pure Protein PB and Chocolate Bar
2.8 oz Chunk Light Tuna
3 oz Tilapia and 1/4 cup of White Rice
6/12/2011
Update
My last weigh in on Friday had me losing 92 lbs! This has been the best journey! The husband and I have been going and walking about 3 miles everyday! I have already bought a bicycle but we are waiting for a specific one to be carried before buying my husband's. We have been dragging the kiddos along too. When I decided to have this surgery I never imagined feeling this good!
5/31/2011
Memorial Weekend
Had a nice long getaway to the inlaws after work on Saturday! Did well on my eating... Today I realized that I should stick to skim milk only!
I ate:
Mini wheats with fruit and 2% milk
Lemonade slush (I never did finish all of it)
1/2 beefy melt and a few bites of fiesta potatoes
4 chicken nuggets
I ate:
Mini wheats with fruit and 2% milk
Lemonade slush (I never did finish all of it)
1/2 beefy melt and a few bites of fiesta potatoes
4 chicken nuggets
5/20/2011
It's been a long time!
It's been too long since I've updated everyone! I'm sorry! I am still doing great! I haven't had any trouble and everything thus far has been smooth sailing. I haven't weighed in over a week so this could be off but I'm 83 lbs down! I am not able to wear my pants that I was so excited about in my last few posts because it looks like I have a load in my pants. :) Looks like I'll be posting on Ebay again :).
This week my Great Aunt and Great Uncle came and visited. We had such a wonderful visit. I can't wait for them to come again. We went to the cemetery and put out new flowers for my Great Grandparents (G. Aunt's Mom and Dad), their son, and my Grandmother (G.Aunt's Sister). It looked really nice. I'm still thinking that buying the stone for Grandma was a really good thing that Larry and I were able to do. Every time I look at it I smile. She would have loved it. I miss her everyday. I wish they could have spent a whole week!
Yesterday, Larry and I went flea-marketing with my aunt and she found a few things. She found these bubble lights and you would have thought she had a heart-attack. It made me smile seeing how happy she was! They are huge antique fans and have shows and collect. They used to own an antique store. I enjoy going with them on their hunts because it's impossible to come away excited. :)
For supper we ate at Red Goose Deli downtown. They ordered the special (2 porkchops, fried okra, baked potato, sister schubert roll, & salad with wine and cheese dressing). The waitress asked if they were going to share and they order 2 specials. It was SOOOO much food. There was definitely leftovers.
Yesterday I ate:
1 egg, 2 strips bacon
About a 1/2 of an order of shack fries (bbq meat, cheese sauce and fries)
1/2 Grilled Cheese sandwich (no crust) some fries and the top part of a pickle spear
2 Oreo Cookies
Generally, I keep away from the fries because they are SO heavy. It'll be a while before I have em' again.
I'm still taking my vitamins and being a good girl in that respect. I've gotten more active too.
My son has been in baseball so we've been enjoying his games. He's also gotten a B-Ball goal so it's been fun shooting hoops with him.
I will do better about keeping this up!
This week my Great Aunt and Great Uncle came and visited. We had such a wonderful visit. I can't wait for them to come again. We went to the cemetery and put out new flowers for my Great Grandparents (G. Aunt's Mom and Dad), their son, and my Grandmother (G.Aunt's Sister). It looked really nice. I'm still thinking that buying the stone for Grandma was a really good thing that Larry and I were able to do. Every time I look at it I smile. She would have loved it. I miss her everyday. I wish they could have spent a whole week!
Yesterday, Larry and I went flea-marketing with my aunt and she found a few things. She found these bubble lights and you would have thought she had a heart-attack. It made me smile seeing how happy she was! They are huge antique fans and have shows and collect. They used to own an antique store. I enjoy going with them on their hunts because it's impossible to come away excited. :)
For supper we ate at Red Goose Deli downtown. They ordered the special (2 porkchops, fried okra, baked potato, sister schubert roll, & salad with wine and cheese dressing). The waitress asked if they were going to share and they order 2 specials. It was SOOOO much food. There was definitely leftovers.
Yesterday I ate:
1 egg, 2 strips bacon
About a 1/2 of an order of shack fries (bbq meat, cheese sauce and fries)
1/2 Grilled Cheese sandwich (no crust) some fries and the top part of a pickle spear
2 Oreo Cookies
Generally, I keep away from the fries because they are SO heavy. It'll be a while before I have em' again.
I'm still taking my vitamins and being a good girl in that respect. I've gotten more active too.
My son has been in baseball so we've been enjoying his games. He's also gotten a B-Ball goal so it's been fun shooting hoops with him.
I will do better about keeping this up!
4/24/2011
Easter/Anniversary!
Had a beautiful service today to celebrate Easter! Also, today is my 3 year wedding anniversary!
I ate today:
1/2 Banana
1/2 Burger patty w/ 1/2 slice of tomato, few salt vinegar chips
Air Popped Popcorn
I ate today:
1/2 Banana
1/2 Burger patty w/ 1/2 slice of tomato, few salt vinegar chips
Air Popped Popcorn
4/19/2011
Doin' My Happy Dance
How much weight have I lost?!?
72 lbs as of Sunday!
I have been eating normal foods but I don't eat bread.
Today I ate:
2.8 ounces of Tuna & 2 Crackers
2 Crackers
1/2 of Grilled Chicken Wrap
72 lbs as of Sunday!
I have been eating normal foods but I don't eat bread.
Today I ate:
2.8 ounces of Tuna & 2 Crackers
2 Crackers
1/2 of Grilled Chicken Wrap
3/31/2011
Ebay is my friend this afternoon!
I passed on clothes to my Aunt last Thursday, I blogged about it I believe. Well, today I dug for more and found some things to post on Ebay. This is my first venture selling on Ebay so I hope I've done it correctly, if there is a correct!
I think I've come to the point where I can actually write down what size I was wearing and what starting weight I was just because I know I'm not going back there.
It's hard to explain, but I guess having been a big girl for my adult life it is kinda' rocky when it comes to getting rid of the fat pants. I've been down the road of having lost weight and getting into the smaller clothes only to have to retreat back into those fat pants again.
It's similar to the feelings I had when I finally decided I'd never be my ideal weight again and let my smaller pants and clothes go.
Anyway,
This morning I weighed on the scale and now I am down 59 lbs. I am no longer wearing my size 26-28 jeans with my 26/28 & 22/24 shirts. I can wear size 20 jeans, and wear 18/20 shirts. My starting weight was 330 and I'm staring down at 271 when I step on the scale.
Now, the absolute best thing about this: I am doing things now alot more and getting less tired! I actually played outside with my son and ENJOYED it. It's also nice to be congratulated and complimented on my weight loss, it makes me smile. When I was at the point I had decided to have WLS I was so self conscience and my self esteem was definetly low. I could never have gotten this far without my loving family and friends.
So far today I've eaten:
1 Scrambled Egg, A couple of bites of sausage...
Now, I'm off to the kitchen to decide what I want for lunch.
Thanks for reading!!
I think I've come to the point where I can actually write down what size I was wearing and what starting weight I was just because I know I'm not going back there.
It's hard to explain, but I guess having been a big girl for my adult life it is kinda' rocky when it comes to getting rid of the fat pants. I've been down the road of having lost weight and getting into the smaller clothes only to have to retreat back into those fat pants again.
It's similar to the feelings I had when I finally decided I'd never be my ideal weight again and let my smaller pants and clothes go.
Anyway,
This morning I weighed on the scale and now I am down 59 lbs. I am no longer wearing my size 26-28 jeans with my 26/28 & 22/24 shirts. I can wear size 20 jeans, and wear 18/20 shirts. My starting weight was 330 and I'm staring down at 271 when I step on the scale.
Now, the absolute best thing about this: I am doing things now alot more and getting less tired! I actually played outside with my son and ENJOYED it. It's also nice to be congratulated and complimented on my weight loss, it makes me smile. When I was at the point I had decided to have WLS I was so self conscience and my self esteem was definetly low. I could never have gotten this far without my loving family and friends.
So far today I've eaten:
1 Scrambled Egg, A couple of bites of sausage...
Now, I'm off to the kitchen to decide what I want for lunch.
Thanks for reading!!
3/29/2011
Monday all over again
Good evening all! ...or morning...or afternoon...depending on when you are reading this.
Today I ate:
1 Sugar Free Temptation Pudding Cup
1/2 Orange
2 oz Tuna
Spaghetti noodles with beef and tomato sauce
Today I ate:
1 Sugar Free Temptation Pudding Cup
1/2 Orange
2 oz Tuna
Spaghetti noodles with beef and tomato sauce
3/28/2011
Shake Shake Shake Shake Shake Shake Shake Your Beauty!
I've seriously been neglecting my bloggity blog. Here I am though! I am still alive and kicking it!
Today I ate:
Taco Meat w/ shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sprinkle of cheese
Turkey Pepperoni Pizza on Wheat Tortilla
Peach Tea flavored Water
I don't recall having eaten anything for Breakfast. How bad of me!
Didn't get any walking in today. Argh!
I did however get a new to me pair of jeans courtesy of ebay! ...and they are a smaller size and they fit!
Last week I said GOODBYE forever to the clothes that held me at my highest. What a glorious feeling!
It's amazing the amount of energy you have when you shed some poundage. I feel like I'm kinda in a rut as far as losing goes. I don't see the big number jumps I was having...BUT I haven't walked like I should. It's been too cold, or the fitness trainer is in the gym and I don't want to walk with him in there, or I don't feel like driving back to work to workout, or it's too dark outside...too many excuses for this girl!
I need to remind myself HOW I got as big as I was...(taking a moment to reflect).
How do you guys keep yourself encouraged on walking or exercising? How do you shove past the excuses and just do it?
Oh yeah! I almost forgot! The whole reason I named the blog the way I did...
I have the most awesome husband ever! He bought me a single serving blender. It came with 4 large glasses and 1 small one. I have tried a few different shakes and LOVE it! This past week I made my kiddos a shake and they both thought that it was as good as Andy's Frozen Custard!
I'll share the one's I've concocted so far:
Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2
Tbsp of Sugar Free Banana Pudding
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
Strawberries
Ice
Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2
Crystal Light Peach Tea
1 Scoop of Banana Protein Powder
A bit of Banana
Ice
Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
1 Spoon of Peanut Butter Powder
Ice
Do you guys have any favorite shakes?! Share with me!!
Today I ate:
Taco Meat w/ shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sprinkle of cheese
Turkey Pepperoni Pizza on Wheat Tortilla
Peach Tea flavored Water
I don't recall having eaten anything for Breakfast. How bad of me!
Didn't get any walking in today. Argh!
I did however get a new to me pair of jeans courtesy of ebay! ...and they are a smaller size and they fit!
Last week I said GOODBYE forever to the clothes that held me at my highest. What a glorious feeling!
It's amazing the amount of energy you have when you shed some poundage. I feel like I'm kinda in a rut as far as losing goes. I don't see the big number jumps I was having...BUT I haven't walked like I should. It's been too cold, or the fitness trainer is in the gym and I don't want to walk with him in there, or I don't feel like driving back to work to workout, or it's too dark outside...too many excuses for this girl!
I need to remind myself HOW I got as big as I was...(taking a moment to reflect).
How do you guys keep yourself encouraged on walking or exercising? How do you shove past the excuses and just do it?
Oh yeah! I almost forgot! The whole reason I named the blog the way I did...
I have the most awesome husband ever! He bought me a single serving blender. It came with 4 large glasses and 1 small one. I have tried a few different shakes and LOVE it! This past week I made my kiddos a shake and they both thought that it was as good as Andy's Frozen Custard!
I'll share the one's I've concocted so far:
Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2
Tbsp of Sugar Free Banana Pudding
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
Strawberries
Ice
Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2
Crystal Light Peach Tea
1 Scoop of Banana Protein Powder
A bit of Banana
Ice
Fat Free 1/2 and 1/2
1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder
1 Spoon of Peanut Butter Powder
Ice
Do you guys have any favorite shakes?! Share with me!!
3/19/2011
Food for Thought
I was super excited this morning to be able to wear a pair of jeans that I wore when I first started dating my husband. How liberating! Last week when I weighed I was down 52lbs. I haven't yet weighed for this week...and it's almost over.
I do know that I need to get my butt outside and WALK more. It has been such beautiful weather!
I Have been SO over chewable vitamins and while I was at Walgreen's I ended up buying some Sour Gummy Vitamins. ...they don't taste sour at all to me, but the others that have tried them say that they are sour. They say that your tastes can change...but seriously, sour going to sweet would not be what I imagine "they" meant by that. :)
I have had an outrageous amount of phlegm for the last week or more. I called my Dr's office that performed the Gastric and asked them what would be best for me to take...they suggested liquid Mucinex or anything without nsaids or that was aspirin based. I ended up going to Walgreen's (same trip as the sgv) and grabbed me some children's liquid Mucinex. I can take 4-12 doses of it. It feels so warm going down and then my tummy feels really funky for a few minutes. (Same way the liquid Hydrocodone did) It sure does the trick though. I have been getting rid of this mucus for reallllllz!!!
Yesterday I ate:
About 3 spoons of Carbmasters Yogurt
Small BBQ Salad (less than half of a half salad from BBQ Shack)
Few bites of steak (from my hubby's plate) and small portion of Loaded Mashed Potatoes
You know, I have to also share that I have always wore my hair down...I guess I thought my hair hid my chunky face so it was my security blanket. I have now worn my hair in a ponytail more times in the last few months than I have worn it in a ponytail in the last few years. I'm kinda' excited about it too...because we own a convertible Mustang and my Escape has a moon/sun roof! ...that means that I will be willing to open the tops up!
My son had his first Baseball practice yesterday. It was the kind of day where you step outside, you look up with your hands out and your eyes closed...breathe in deep and thank GOD you are alive!
He had a great practice and I'm looking forward to coming practices and games. I'm so proud of my kid!
I do know that I need to get my butt outside and WALK more. It has been such beautiful weather!
I Have been SO over chewable vitamins and while I was at Walgreen's I ended up buying some Sour Gummy Vitamins. ...they don't taste sour at all to me, but the others that have tried them say that they are sour. They say that your tastes can change...but seriously, sour going to sweet would not be what I imagine "they" meant by that. :)
I have had an outrageous amount of phlegm for the last week or more. I called my Dr's office that performed the Gastric and asked them what would be best for me to take...they suggested liquid Mucinex or anything without nsaids or that was aspirin based. I ended up going to Walgreen's (same trip as the sgv) and grabbed me some children's liquid Mucinex. I can take 4-12 doses of it. It feels so warm going down and then my tummy feels really funky for a few minutes. (Same way the liquid Hydrocodone did) It sure does the trick though. I have been getting rid of this mucus for reallllllz!!!
Yesterday I ate:
About 3 spoons of Carbmasters Yogurt
Small BBQ Salad (less than half of a half salad from BBQ Shack)
Few bites of steak (from my hubby's plate) and small portion of Loaded Mashed Potatoes
You know, I have to also share that I have always wore my hair down...I guess I thought my hair hid my chunky face so it was my security blanket. I have now worn my hair in a ponytail more times in the last few months than I have worn it in a ponytail in the last few years. I'm kinda' excited about it too...because we own a convertible Mustang and my Escape has a moon/sun roof! ...that means that I will be willing to open the tops up!
My son had his first Baseball practice yesterday. It was the kind of day where you step outside, you look up with your hands out and your eyes closed...breathe in deep and thank GOD you are alive!
He had a great practice and I'm looking forward to coming practices and games. I'm so proud of my kid!
3/15/2011
What I ate...
Today I ate:
1/2 bagel thin with ham, light mayo and cheese
1 slim fast bar
1 slice of ham, turkey, and cheese (rolled it up and ate it)
5 Kalamata Olives
1/2 bagel thin with ham, light mayo and cheese
1 slim fast bar
1 slice of ham, turkey, and cheese (rolled it up and ate it)
5 Kalamata Olives
3/13/2011
What a great day!
Just weighed in tonight! I'm down 52lbs!! Woohoo! I'm so excited!
Today I ate:
Pork roast, with potato and carrot- bout a cup
Half a banana
Chicken and some lettuce with fat free dressing
Few bites of a chocolate frosty
Ice cup
Today I ate:
Pork roast, with potato and carrot- bout a cup
Half a banana
Chicken and some lettuce with fat free dressing
Few bites of a chocolate frosty
Ice cup
3/12/2011
Bread
A friend had posted about things getting stuck after eating bread...
So basically, that got me thinking...
My Dr. told me to avoid breads, rolls etc. I can have toast or crackers.
I will admit that I have tried a bite of a bread-stick and immediately felt the stuck feeling.
...so, I don't bother with trying it anymore.
I do like Bagel Thins... toasted with a bit of cream cheese...that's delicious!
Yesterday's food!
Small piece of Egg, Sausage and Cheese Casserole
2 Dumplings, 1 Tomato, 1 piece of Feta Cheese, 1 Kalamata Olive , Piece of Ham
1 Tomato, 1 piece of Feta Cheese, 1 Kalamata Olive
Protein Shake with Powdered Peanut Butter and Fat Free 1/2 & 1/2 -DELICIOUS!!
3/08/2011
Oh Ralph!
Well, yesterday I was headed home to eat before going to Bible Study.
I was in a rush and was eating entirely TOO fast. I ended up puking. It was the first time since I've had Gastric Bypass that this has happened.
It was the best experience I've ever had with puking...If you HAVE to have one. :)
As soon as I was finished eating I began hiccuping and knew that I needed to get rid of it. It felt like the food was stuck and with every hiccup I felt like my entire dinner was going to come up. As soon as I was done (didn't take long at all it seemed) I felt ready to run a marathon. ...this may be TMI but also because there was no bile it tasted just like it did going down. :) Yeah, I'm gross...but REAL!
1/2 of a slice of Bagel Thins
Little Bit of Cream Cheese
2 oz Tuna
Few Bites of Pork Chop
Few Green Beans
Spoon of Mashed Potatoes
Crystal Light Ice Cup (better known as HEAVEN)
I was in a rush and was eating entirely TOO fast. I ended up puking. It was the first time since I've had Gastric Bypass that this has happened.
It was the best experience I've ever had with puking...If you HAVE to have one. :)
As soon as I was finished eating I began hiccuping and knew that I needed to get rid of it. It felt like the food was stuck and with every hiccup I felt like my entire dinner was going to come up. As soon as I was done (didn't take long at all it seemed) I felt ready to run a marathon. ...this may be TMI but also because there was no bile it tasted just like it did going down. :) Yeah, I'm gross...but REAL!
1/2 of a slice of Bagel Thins
Little Bit of Cream Cheese
2 oz Tuna
Crystal Light Ice Cup (better known as HEAVEN)
3/06/2011
Picture Update Post-Op
So, before you look at the pictures, I will warn you...I was cold before I had Larry take my pictures. :)
3/04/2011
Feelin' Funky Friday
Yesterday I weighed...I am down 43 lbs.
This morning I woke up not feeling very well. I went to bed with a sore throat and then headed to work and ended up having to combat a headache. I took an excedrin and it was gone.
I was talking with a lady from work and she had mentioned that she can't take anything that is extended release since she had Gastric. Makes sense, I just hadn't thought of it. Basically, by the time the medicine releases it's passed through. :)
Food Today:
A few drinks of Chocolate Muscle Milk
2 oz Tuna
Salmon w/ Lemon Juice
This morning I woke up not feeling very well. I went to bed with a sore throat and then headed to work and ended up having to combat a headache. I took an excedrin and it was gone.
I was talking with a lady from work and she had mentioned that she can't take anything that is extended release since she had Gastric. Makes sense, I just hadn't thought of it. Basically, by the time the medicine releases it's passed through. :)
Food Today:
A few drinks of Chocolate Muscle Milk
2 oz Tuna
Salmon w/ Lemon Juice
3/01/2011
Monday
Breakfast:
3" banana
2 graham crackers
Lunch
2 oz tuna
Dinner
1 cup chicken alfredo pasta
Snack
3 crackers
1 crystal light freeze cup
3" banana
2 graham crackers
Lunch
2 oz tuna
Dinner
1 cup chicken alfredo pasta
Snack
3 crackers
1 crystal light freeze cup
2/15/2011
I'm horrible for not posting!
It has been FOREVER...TOO LONG...since I last posted.
I started back to work on Monday, V-Day. Everyone was so glad to see me back. Made me feel really good to be missed...plus I kept busy. I was running out of things to do!
I have done really well on eating with exception of twice.
I decided to eat a few bites of crispy chicken (our KFC's don't have grilled) and it was like I had an elephant on my chest. I wanted to puke and poop at the same time for relief...but after a little bit the feeling surpassed. We were on our way out of town and this was the best place we came up with.
Then, the other time was after eating spaghetti...I think I ate just one bite too many. I felt too full.
Mainly the thing I have learned is that it is okay to leave the food on your plate...no matter the trouble or money put into it. I can usually make a normal serving 3 meals for myself.
Juice and Water are my best friends. I just have to drink a ton more water than I am...I just know I'm not drinking enough...but even the water is so filling...it's just hard to keep at it.
...and I don't like not being able to drink while eating or having to wait the 30 minutes after to drink...BUT I'm surviving it.
If I had this to do over...I would do it over in a heart beat.
Some of you have been asking...I have lost 40lbs! It's crazy! My pants are sagging terribly and I really only have a few pairs of pants that I don't have to keep hiking up. ...and I keep having to pull my panties up.
(So, if I walk over to you and ask you for cover don't look...just do it.)
I'm not noticing a shortage in the bra area...yet.
Lot's of people have said that they can tell in my face...that's usually the first place I lose...don't ask me why.
Thank you all for keeping up with me and leaving me comments! I feel the love!
Jana
I started back to work on Monday, V-Day. Everyone was so glad to see me back. Made me feel really good to be missed...plus I kept busy. I was running out of things to do!
I have done really well on eating with exception of twice.
I decided to eat a few bites of crispy chicken (our KFC's don't have grilled) and it was like I had an elephant on my chest. I wanted to puke and poop at the same time for relief...but after a little bit the feeling surpassed. We were on our way out of town and this was the best place we came up with.
Then, the other time was after eating spaghetti...I think I ate just one bite too many. I felt too full.
Mainly the thing I have learned is that it is okay to leave the food on your plate...no matter the trouble or money put into it. I can usually make a normal serving 3 meals for myself.
Juice and Water are my best friends. I just have to drink a ton more water than I am...I just know I'm not drinking enough...but even the water is so filling...it's just hard to keep at it.
...and I don't like not being able to drink while eating or having to wait the 30 minutes after to drink...BUT I'm surviving it.
If I had this to do over...I would do it over in a heart beat.
Some of you have been asking...I have lost 40lbs! It's crazy! My pants are sagging terribly and I really only have a few pairs of pants that I don't have to keep hiking up. ...and I keep having to pull my panties up.
(So, if I walk over to you and ask you for cover don't look...just do it.)
I'm not noticing a shortage in the bra area...yet.
Lot's of people have said that they can tell in my face...that's usually the first place I lose...don't ask me why.
Thank you all for keeping up with me and leaving me comments! I feel the love!
Jana
2/09/2011
Valentine's Day
So, I work at Teleflora...here's a special I'm offering to anyone that reads this that likes to order things for their special Valentine...or for themselves. :)
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You will get 25% Off!
You can share this with any and everyone!
Go to http://www.teleflora.com/ and use code EMFVbUcJ
You will get 25% Off!
You can share this with any and everyone!
2/01/2011
Going Home with a Drain
Ladies and Gents I got home Wednesday the 26th. We went to Walgreens and got my prescription-Liquid Hydrocodone. I actually went inside...yeah I mostly sat. As soon as we got home Mom piled the pillows high so that my head would be elevated...oh it felt like a cloud. On Thursday I decided that I was going to take a shower without assistance. I cheated by having a shower chair!
For those of you that go home with a drain...the BEST advice I got. Keep your panties on and safety pin the drain to your panties. This makes sure that your drain isn't falling and you have 2 hands to wash yourself and your hair. It was the best feeling to do it on my own!
I have steadily went down on my drainage. From home the first few days each time I drained in a day I had at least 40cc to flush. The last 2 days, however, I'm proud to say that I've only had 20cc for the entire day.
I also will tell you that I hate my drain the most out of every little opening. When I lay down or pull a certain way the drain is what is uncomfortable. As much as I hate it though, it is necessary to keep my body healing making sure I get no infection or that I swell up.
I am so looking forward to my post-op appointment tomorrow. I am hoping that the drain comes out and if not I want my bandages changed. With as many showers as I've taken I still feel yucky. I don't know why I wasn't told to NOT change the bandage on my drain...especially since every place I looked mentioned changing bandages daily on the jp drain. BUT...I'm ready.
Ummm yesterday I went to the eye dr. I figure since I have time off from work that I may as well get to the eye dr too so I don't have to ask off to go. I got my papers from Prudential regarding my disability from work. So all is well in that dept. I sat down at the table in the kitchen yesterday with my Bill Organizer I got this past October and got all of that organized like I've wanted. I've caught up on The Bachelor. I've watched Dexter episodes with the family. I've reached what feels like the end of the Internet. ...and I'm not allowed to drive. What else can one do?
I have to tell you that a few days ago I was hankering for Pintos and Cheese from Taco Bell. (I read on someone's blog before I had surgery that this was one of the foods that they liked. ) It was AWESOME. For days on end this was all I wanted. A bowl of it contains about 3oz. So I can make a meal and a half out of it. My hubby was so sweet and bought me more than 1 bowl and measured them out for me. He's so sweet.
One of the things I bought for my birthday was a food processor. I've never had one. ...and I love it. I went to Casa Brava today and was going to use it but found that the food could be chewed to the consistency I needed. I've gotten good on reading my body and I knew when I was full. There was so much food left but I am so excited...I can eat on it for at least a few days before I have to pitch it. I had shredded steak with cheese and beans. It was right up there with the Pintos and Cheese.
Nausea?
I've had 0. Zip. Nadda! That was one thing that impressed the dr at the hospital.
Yesterday the family was having a leftover night. We made chili a few days ago. ...so chili dogs were made. I don't know why but I wanted a hot dog so bad. I've read too many blogs or posts from people post gastric though vomiting on that...and let's face it...it wasn't too healthy. Basically, both of those were great deterrants.
Face it, why on earth would I be willing to do all of the pre-op stuff and even moreso than what was asked of me, pay money, risk my life, ask my family for help, take time off from work to fail? That's right- I just wouldn't. Let's face it people. I want to be healthy and have energy, not just for me, but for my husband, kids, and family!
Yesterday, I weighed. I've lost a total of 27lbs!
I'm having a London Tipton moment! YAY GO ME!
For those of you that go home with a drain...the BEST advice I got. Keep your panties on and safety pin the drain to your panties. This makes sure that your drain isn't falling and you have 2 hands to wash yourself and your hair. It was the best feeling to do it on my own!
I have steadily went down on my drainage. From home the first few days each time I drained in a day I had at least 40cc to flush. The last 2 days, however, I'm proud to say that I've only had 20cc for the entire day.
I also will tell you that I hate my drain the most out of every little opening. When I lay down or pull a certain way the drain is what is uncomfortable. As much as I hate it though, it is necessary to keep my body healing making sure I get no infection or that I swell up.
I am so looking forward to my post-op appointment tomorrow. I am hoping that the drain comes out and if not I want my bandages changed. With as many showers as I've taken I still feel yucky. I don't know why I wasn't told to NOT change the bandage on my drain...especially since every place I looked mentioned changing bandages daily on the jp drain. BUT...I'm ready.
Ummm yesterday I went to the eye dr. I figure since I have time off from work that I may as well get to the eye dr too so I don't have to ask off to go. I got my papers from Prudential regarding my disability from work. So all is well in that dept. I sat down at the table in the kitchen yesterday with my Bill Organizer I got this past October and got all of that organized like I've wanted. I've caught up on The Bachelor. I've watched Dexter episodes with the family. I've reached what feels like the end of the Internet. ...and I'm not allowed to drive. What else can one do?
I have to tell you that a few days ago I was hankering for Pintos and Cheese from Taco Bell. (I read on someone's blog before I had surgery that this was one of the foods that they liked. ) It was AWESOME. For days on end this was all I wanted. A bowl of it contains about 3oz. So I can make a meal and a half out of it. My hubby was so sweet and bought me more than 1 bowl and measured them out for me. He's so sweet.
One of the things I bought for my birthday was a food processor. I've never had one. ...and I love it. I went to Casa Brava today and was going to use it but found that the food could be chewed to the consistency I needed. I've gotten good on reading my body and I knew when I was full. There was so much food left but I am so excited...I can eat on it for at least a few days before I have to pitch it. I had shredded steak with cheese and beans. It was right up there with the Pintos and Cheese.
Nausea?
I've had 0. Zip. Nadda! That was one thing that impressed the dr at the hospital.
Yesterday the family was having a leftover night. We made chili a few days ago. ...so chili dogs were made. I don't know why but I wanted a hot dog so bad. I've read too many blogs or posts from people post gastric though vomiting on that...and let's face it...it wasn't too healthy. Basically, both of those were great deterrants.
Face it, why on earth would I be willing to do all of the pre-op stuff and even moreso than what was asked of me, pay money, risk my life, ask my family for help, take time off from work to fail? That's right- I just wouldn't. Let's face it people. I want to be healthy and have energy, not just for me, but for my husband, kids, and family!
Yesterday, I weighed. I've lost a total of 27lbs!
I'm having a London Tipton moment! YAY GO ME!
1/28/2011
Surgery Day
Well, Sunday morning around 2:30 AM Mom made it to our house. I then woke up on Sunday morning and went to Church and worshipped for 3 services. I loved every minute of it. I always feel that when I sit through more than one I get much more out of it. Let's face it, sometimes my mind does wonder to the load of laundry waiting on the bed to fold when I get home...I'm only human.
Monday morning came early. Mom and I both awoke at 4AM. I had taken that wonderful shower with my special wash from the RN on Friday. It smelled like rubbing alcohol. I thought I would be smartalec and Nair my legs Sunday because I absolutely didn't want to be hairy! ...Stupid. It burned a little after I used the wash from the hospital. Maybe that was why they tell you not to shave. Oh what a goof!
So from what I remember. We were escorted again from pre-admissions to outpatient surgery prep. I was able to have a last chance at the bathroom before stepping behind the curtain to lose my clothes to a wonderfully beautiful and drafty purple Bair-Paw gown. I would like to add that these gowns were super awesome. ...Had velcro in places that the nurses could access if need be and had a place to connect a house that would allow warm or cold air to blow into it. Anyways, after the gown I laid down, Mom covered me up and things began. A nurse took a warm wipe and cleaned my belly and chest area again. I had an IV started. Blood pressure checked. Listened to my heart. (Shhh...I know I'm using fragments...this is MY BLOG.) Another nurse asked me clarifying questions. Before my hubby even made it I was getting taken away to another area. Said my goodbye to Mom...I think if it would have been longer she would have really started to cry. Had an elevator ride. Then got put into another room...it was EXTREMELY cold in there. I wanna' say it was the sterile holding room before the actual surgery. There were other patients that were being asked questions and talking to their Dr about the surgery they were having...Anesthesiologist talking about the medicine that would be administered and the effects...and nurses explaining time frames and such and again clarifying more information. I knew my turn was coming. It was there. I went through the same. Hearing that it would be about 2-3 hours for surgery time. Recovery would be an hour. Then from recovery I'd be taken to a room. Everyone was so sweet and friendly. I was told I would have a catheter but the nice staff was waiting for me to be under before putting it in. It was the best service I could have asked for. I remember that the anesthesiologist assistant told me that I was to be taken back at 7:10 but that there was a lot of prep tools that had to be unwrapped so he was going to wait closer to 7:15. He then came back and told me that he could go ahead and give me a muscle relaxer...and told me that it was all that it was. A relaxer. I remember asking him about how long it would be until I felt it and he told me about 45 seconds. I thought...ah-ha I'm going to be a smartalec and see if it's gonna' kick my butt in that time frame...I never got to 45. The next thing I remember is waking up in my room with Larry on the phone and Mom making over me. Mom was taking all kinds of pictures. Surgery was over. The next little bit was a blur. I remember that I got switched to a bariatric room...(much bigger bathroom and nicer room). I had a morphine pump that I could press the button on every 5 minutes. I could have ice chips and I kept asking for ice chips until I could actually have food the following day. I had to use my breathing device.
Monday morning came early. Mom and I both awoke at 4AM. I had taken that wonderful shower with my special wash from the RN on Friday. It smelled like rubbing alcohol. I thought I would be smartalec and Nair my legs Sunday because I absolutely didn't want to be hairy! ...Stupid. It burned a little after I used the wash from the hospital. Maybe that was why they tell you not to shave. Oh what a goof!
So from what I remember. We were escorted again from pre-admissions to outpatient surgery prep. I was able to have a last chance at the bathroom before stepping behind the curtain to lose my clothes to a wonderfully beautiful and drafty purple Bair-Paw gown. I would like to add that these gowns were super awesome. ...Had velcro in places that the nurses could access if need be and had a place to connect a house that would allow warm or cold air to blow into it. Anyways, after the gown I laid down, Mom covered me up and things began. A nurse took a warm wipe and cleaned my belly and chest area again. I had an IV started. Blood pressure checked. Listened to my heart. (Shhh...I know I'm using fragments...this is MY BLOG.) Another nurse asked me clarifying questions. Before my hubby even made it I was getting taken away to another area. Said my goodbye to Mom...I think if it would have been longer she would have really started to cry. Had an elevator ride. Then got put into another room...it was EXTREMELY cold in there. I wanna' say it was the sterile holding room before the actual surgery. There were other patients that were being asked questions and talking to their Dr about the surgery they were having...Anesthesiologist talking about the medicine that would be administered and the effects...and nurses explaining time frames and such and again clarifying more information. I knew my turn was coming. It was there. I went through the same. Hearing that it would be about 2-3 hours for surgery time. Recovery would be an hour. Then from recovery I'd be taken to a room. Everyone was so sweet and friendly. I was told I would have a catheter but the nice staff was waiting for me to be under before putting it in. It was the best service I could have asked for. I remember that the anesthesiologist assistant told me that I was to be taken back at 7:10 but that there was a lot of prep tools that had to be unwrapped so he was going to wait closer to 7:15. He then came back and told me that he could go ahead and give me a muscle relaxer...and told me that it was all that it was. A relaxer. I remember asking him about how long it would be until I felt it and he told me about 45 seconds. I thought...ah-ha I'm going to be a smartalec and see if it's gonna' kick my butt in that time frame...I never got to 45. The next thing I remember is waking up in my room with Larry on the phone and Mom making over me. Mom was taking all kinds of pictures. Surgery was over. The next little bit was a blur. I remember that I got switched to a bariatric room...(much bigger bathroom and nicer room). I had a morphine pump that I could press the button on every 5 minutes. I could have ice chips and I kept asking for ice chips until I could actually have food the following day. I had to use my breathing device.
My First Meal After Surgery
Jello, Apple Juice, Peach Juice, Coffee, Chicken Broth
Back in The Room After Surgery
Hospital Booties
The Hose That Attaches To Gown
Morphine Pump
Leg Wrap To Prevent Blood Clotting
IV
1/22/2011
A Saturday At Home
Well, I have felt quite the energy. Yesterday I went for my pre-admission screening. They took 4 tubes of blood and made me sign a statement so that I would wear a bracelet all weekend. At first, I thought it was a joke, until they gave me the piece of paper to sign that said if I took it off I'd have to have more blood drawn the day of my surgery.
All the laundry is pretty much done...except the stuff that people took off last night and bath towels.
I got my son's clothes gone through. Now his clothes drawers are in order and he has no excuse to let it get out of hand again. I got money for my birthday so I went to Trees and Trends in Jonesboro. I was going to get a metal music wall art that I've had my eye on since before Christmas, BUT they were out of them. I'm not going to pout because I also found the same thing online. I did purchase a very pretty canvas painting for 10.00! I was very excited about that. I also went to Dollar General and bought two lamps for the bedroom. SCORE!
Wow...I got off track. Back to Friday.
So I had to have my blood drawn. Then, I talked to the dietician and got my diet for the rest of my life...
She's supposed to come and see me at the hospital also, but so far I don't have any questions. I also talked to a Physical Therapist. He was a really nice guy and basically told me that I needed to make sure I was mobile after my surgery...duh! I know, same drill when I had my c-section. Fluff (aka Fart), wallk, burp and poop. :) Yeah, pleasant thought I'm bringing to you, eh?!?
I also talked to a Respiratory Therapist. She gave me a little plastic thing that I can do breathing exercises with. Then I also spoke with the Surgery RN. She gave me 2 things of Hibiclens soap. I will have to wash before I go to bed and when I wake up on Monday for surgery. I have to change my bed sheets and sleep on clean sheets Sunday night. I can't put any lotions or perfume or even deodorant on. Good thing it's cold outside. I can't shave either. I think back to Glen having heart surgery and they told the same thing to him. They didn't want any little hair follicles to accidentally make it into the surgical opening. Makes sense. Maybe the hair on my legs will make me warmer...I mean there is snow on the ground. :) LOL!
So all the bedrooms and kitchen are orderly. Gotta scrub the bathrooms today. Pick up and sweep the living room. I still need to clean out the Escape. Mom will be driving it since she is coming via train. We get to go and pick her up after midnight tonight. We are all excited!
I can't wait! I'm so anxious!
Pretty Wristband
All the laundry is pretty much done...except the stuff that people took off last night and bath towels.
I got my son's clothes gone through. Now his clothes drawers are in order and he has no excuse to let it get out of hand again. I got money for my birthday so I went to Trees and Trends in Jonesboro. I was going to get a metal music wall art that I've had my eye on since before Christmas, BUT they were out of them. I'm not going to pout because I also found the same thing online. I did purchase a very pretty canvas painting for 10.00! I was very excited about that. I also went to Dollar General and bought two lamps for the bedroom. SCORE!
Wow...I got off track. Back to Friday.
So I had to have my blood drawn. Then, I talked to the dietician and got my diet for the rest of my life...
She's supposed to come and see me at the hospital also, but so far I don't have any questions. I also talked to a Physical Therapist. He was a really nice guy and basically told me that I needed to make sure I was mobile after my surgery...duh! I know, same drill when I had my c-section. Fluff (aka Fart), wallk, burp and poop. :) Yeah, pleasant thought I'm bringing to you, eh?!?
I also talked to a Respiratory Therapist. She gave me a little plastic thing that I can do breathing exercises with. Then I also spoke with the Surgery RN. She gave me 2 things of Hibiclens soap. I will have to wash before I go to bed and when I wake up on Monday for surgery. I have to change my bed sheets and sleep on clean sheets Sunday night. I can't put any lotions or perfume or even deodorant on. Good thing it's cold outside. I can't shave either. I think back to Glen having heart surgery and they told the same thing to him. They didn't want any little hair follicles to accidentally make it into the surgical opening. Makes sense. Maybe the hair on my legs will make me warmer...I mean there is snow on the ground. :) LOL!
So all the bedrooms and kitchen are orderly. Gotta scrub the bathrooms today. Pick up and sweep the living room. I still need to clean out the Escape. Mom will be driving it since she is coming via train. We get to go and pick her up after midnight tonight. We are all excited!
I can't wait! I'm so anxious!
1/20/2011
Wednesday Fodd
Cinnamon Crisp Cereal
Bar
A few pieces of chicken (smallllllllllll pieces, and still under calories)
I have now lost 19 lbs!
Bar
A few pieces of chicken (smallllllllllll pieces, and still under calories)
I have now lost 19 lbs!
1/18/2011
Tuesdays gone with the wind...
Back to work today. It was such an easy day. Of course all that I had to keep in mind was that I only had 1 day left to work until February 14th after today. It's amazing what meanie heads you can deal with when you know that. :) Larry was such a sweetie today. He and our son have been sick so they stayed at the house. ...medicine, soup, medicine, soup...
I have all of Larry and my laundry finished. Just have to get our son's done and then the laundry will be complete. But then again, who am I kidding... I think that the laundry copulates! The important thing is that I NOT get behind. Also, I vacuumed the floors and even put up one picture. Don't get too excited though. There was a nail already on the wall and I just stuck it there.
Tuesday Food
Cinnamon Crisp Cereal
4 oz. Skim Milk
Cubed Cheese
I'm looking forward to the liquid cycle!!
Heck, I'm looking forward to the surgery! I can't wait it seems. Happy Birthday to me!!!
I have all of Larry and my laundry finished. Just have to get our son's done and then the laundry will be complete. But then again, who am I kidding... I think that the laundry copulates! The important thing is that I NOT get behind. Also, I vacuumed the floors and even put up one picture. Don't get too excited though. There was a nail already on the wall and I just stuck it there.
Tuesday Food
Cinnamon Crisp Cereal
4 oz. Skim Milk
Cubed Cheese
I'm looking forward to the liquid cycle!!
Heck, I'm looking forward to the surgery! I can't wait it seems. Happy Birthday to me!!!
Monday Monday dah dah dah dah dah dah
Monday was great! I had the day off since I needed to take a day off in January for my bday. I'll be 27! Hard to believe! Anyway, Larry was off and our son was out of school. It was nice having the day off together. However, poor kiddo had a fever. I gave him a tylenol and he got better...and then again in the afternoon he felt bad again. I thought we kicked that but apparently not. He woke up this morning again with a fever. Larry hasn't been feeling good either. I'm seriously thinking about wearing a mask around the house. I can't get sick!!!
Monday food...
Cheesey Eggs with Veggies (and a tiny smidge of ketchup to help with the powdery taste)
Salmon Patty (Yeah, I did it...I ate a salmon patty...BUT I was under my 650 calories. So ha ha!)
Checked the scale a moment ago...and...
I have now lost a total of 18 lbs!
Thanks for reading!
Jana
Monday food...
Cheesey Eggs with Veggies (and a tiny smidge of ketchup to help with the powdery taste)
Salmon Patty (Yeah, I did it...I ate a salmon patty...BUT I was under my 650 calories. So ha ha!)
Checked the scale a moment ago...and...
I have now lost a total of 18 lbs!
Thanks for reading!
Jana
1/16/2011
Post Gastric Fantasies
1) Being Healthy
2) Feeling Energetic
3) Riding a Roller Coaster with my family
4) Taking a Bath
5) Sitting Comfortable in a Waiting Room Chair
6) Sittiing Comfortable in a Booth at a Restaurant
7) Wearing High Heel Shoes Again
8) Wearing a Smaller Size (Cheaper Clothes)
9) No Back Pain
***This list will probably be added to as I remember more!
2) Feeling Energetic
3) Riding a Roller Coaster with my family
4) Taking a Bath
5) Sitting Comfortable in a Waiting Room Chair
6) Sittiing Comfortable in a Booth at a Restaurant
7) Wearing High Heel Shoes Again
8) Wearing a Smaller Size (Cheaper Clothes)
9) No Back Pain
***This list will probably be added to as I remember more!
Sunday
This morning I woke up at 5:45AM. It was my rotation for singing at church. While I was getting my makeup on, I got a weee bit dizzy. As soon as it came on, it was gone. I didn't drink very much water yesterday though, so I've made it a point to get that in today.
I really enjoyed the message today from Pastor Charles. We studied in Timothy, Peter, & Deuteronomy. Basically, "Eat" the right food to "win". We have to be "doers" of the word. What are we doing for ourselves enternally? Did I mention, that I just really enjoyed it?! I sat through all 3 services and got something new each time.
I was so happy that my throat wasn't sore today. Praise Jesus! We sang a new song today also. Everyone by Desperation Band. Give it a listen!
I took a bar with me to eat after practice this morning.
Speaking of which here's my list of what I've eaten today:
1 Fudge Graham Bar
1 Cinnamon Crisp Cereal ( I don't know why they say cinnamon b/c I don't taste it...but it's my fave)
4 oz. Skim Milk
1 Chocolate Pudding
Was I sad today that I couldn't eat my normal Quesadilla Brava w/ Steak or my Spicy Chicken Chimichanga w/ Hot Sauce from Casa Brava? Not really. I realized when I started this journey that there would be foods that I may never get to eat again. Now, I may GET to eat these things again after the fact...but definitely in a smaller portion. Which seems like a win...I can have leftovers. Either way, if I don't want it after the fact...well good for me!
Someone asked me today if I thought I was really ready for this...ABSOLUTELY.
I really enjoyed the message today from Pastor Charles. We studied in Timothy, Peter, & Deuteronomy. Basically, "Eat" the right food to "win". We have to be "doers" of the word. What are we doing for ourselves enternally? Did I mention, that I just really enjoyed it?! I sat through all 3 services and got something new each time.
I was so happy that my throat wasn't sore today. Praise Jesus! We sang a new song today also. Everyone by Desperation Band. Give it a listen!
I took a bar with me to eat after practice this morning.
Speaking of which here's my list of what I've eaten today:
1 Fudge Graham Bar
1 Cinnamon Crisp Cereal ( I don't know why they say cinnamon b/c I don't taste it...but it's my fave)
4 oz. Skim Milk
1 Chocolate Pudding
Was I sad today that I couldn't eat my normal Quesadilla Brava w/ Steak or my Spicy Chicken Chimichanga w/ Hot Sauce from Casa Brava? Not really. I realized when I started this journey that there would be foods that I may never get to eat again. Now, I may GET to eat these things again after the fact...but definitely in a smaller portion. Which seems like a win...I can have leftovers. Either way, if I don't want it after the fact...well good for me!
Someone asked me today if I thought I was really ready for this...ABSOLUTELY.
Saturday Food
1 bag of Sour Cream and Onion Crunch O's
1 Chocolate Pudding
1 Chicken Noodle Soup
4 oz. Skim Milk
I realized I grabbed the wrong package while at work...it was one that I had already eaten my cereal out of but nothing else. I've come to realize that the cereal is my favorite!
1 Chocolate Pudding
1 Chicken Noodle Soup
4 oz. Skim Milk
I realized I grabbed the wrong package while at work...it was one that I had already eaten my cereal out of but nothing else. I've come to realize that the cereal is my favorite!
1/15/2011
Where did it go?!
Haha! I stepped on the scale when I got home...AND...
drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrum roll please.....................
I have lost 16 pounds since going to the seminar!
drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrum roll please.....................
I have lost 16 pounds since going to the seminar!
Saturday Rambles
Waking up this morning I realized that today is the last Saturday that I will have to work until I am released after my surgery. I am off on Monday for my birthday. My birthday is Thursday but my place of employment gives you a personal day during your birthday month to take off. I chose Monday because of MLK day. Larry and my son will both be home. It will be nice getting to enjoy their company. After today, I will only have to work Tuesday and Wednesday and then I'm off. I have so many things I WANT to get done before the big day.
Here are some thoughts of what my last few days will be like:
Hair Cut (I have dry shampoo so that if I don't feel up to it, Mom will be able to help me easily.)
Laundry (Every last bit will be washed, dried and put away)
Bedding (This is a given)
Passwords for work (Don't want to forget them and have to wait to be reset on first day back!)
House Work (Clean, Clean, Clean)
Books (Download some books to my iphone)
JP Drain (Will I need anything at home for this, sterile pads, cleaner...need to find out specifically what)
Bowls (Already have bowls that are specifically a cup)
Measuring Cup (I have one that I found that measures oz)
Baby Spoon (Others have purchased this, but I honestly don't think I'll need them)
Check supplies (Toothpaste, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner)
Clothes for Son (I was thinking of us putting together outfits for 3-5 days)
More thoughts... I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am the morning of my surgery. This means, Mom will be taking me. Larry will have to stay behind to take our son to school. After this, he can drive to the hospital. I don't know where I'll be at in the course of Surgery/Recovery/Waiting. We've already paid my part of the surgery, so that Larry won't have to worry about any of that. All the paperwork will be done during my pre-admissions too.
I wish it would get warmer! I want to go walking outside but it's just been tooo cold. The snow hasn't even melted from last Sunday-Monday. It is supposed to snow again on Sunday.
Thanks for reading!
Jana
Here are some thoughts of what my last few days will be like:
Hair Cut (I have dry shampoo so that if I don't feel up to it, Mom will be able to help me easily.)
Laundry (Every last bit will be washed, dried and put away)
Bedding (This is a given)
Passwords for work (Don't want to forget them and have to wait to be reset on first day back!)
House Work (Clean, Clean, Clean)
Books (Download some books to my iphone)
JP Drain (Will I need anything at home for this, sterile pads, cleaner...need to find out specifically what)
Bowls (Already have bowls that are specifically a cup)
Measuring Cup (I have one that I found that measures oz)
Baby Spoon (Others have purchased this, but I honestly don't think I'll need them)
Check supplies (Toothpaste, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner)
Clothes for Son (I was thinking of us putting together outfits for 3-5 days)
More thoughts... I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am the morning of my surgery. This means, Mom will be taking me. Larry will have to stay behind to take our son to school. After this, he can drive to the hospital. I don't know where I'll be at in the course of Surgery/Recovery/Waiting. We've already paid my part of the surgery, so that Larry won't have to worry about any of that. All the paperwork will be done during my pre-admissions too.
I wish it would get warmer! I want to go walking outside but it's just been tooo cold. The snow hasn't even melted from last Sunday-Monday. It is supposed to snow again on Sunday.
Thanks for reading!
Jana
1/14/2011
Thursday Food
Cinnamon Crisp Cereal
4 oz Skim Milk
1 cup Pinto Beans
Fudge Graham Bar
1 Stick Sugar Free Gum
4 oz Skim Milk
1 cup Pinto Beans
Fudge Graham Bar
1 Stick Sugar Free Gum
Wednesday Food
Cinnamon Crisp Cereal
4 oz. Skim Milk
Berry Smoothie
Chicken Noodle Soup
Crunch O's
*Food Packages from Dr.(Think Su'sNuEnergy or NutriMed)
4 oz. Skim Milk
Berry Smoothie
Chicken Noodle Soup
Crunch O's
*Food Packages from Dr.(Think Su'sNuEnergy or NutriMed)
1/11/2011
Looney and a day of tests!
Waiting for the IV to be taken out.
This morning I woke up raring to go. I'm pooped though now!
What did I do?
Well, my wonderful husband Larry and I took our son to school and then headed for our 30 minute road trip to the Hospital for my EGD.
I don't guess I knew exactly what to expect. I'm super happy though that my Grandma always taught me to take a shower and wear clean panties and deodorant before a Dr's appointment.
So, I checked in at the admissions desk and ran into a girl I graduated with. *side note-it's been 8 years since we graduated.* Then, I was taken upstairs to get ready. I had already told Larry the night before oh man, I hope I don't have to wear one of those hospital gowns for this. ...and he and I walk into a room with many people with curtains pulled...little privacy. AND...guess what I see... YEP...a hospital gown. We both laughed. I couldn't get the curtain to pull all of the way closed so Larry stood in the crack for me. So, I get my gown on, get all my clothes and my shoes in a bag and then get laid down. Next, the nurse basically is telling me how things are going to go down. ...lab technician will come in to start your IV, your nurse will come in and ask you a bunch of questions...she's going to take you to the room and your husband will be taken to the waiting room...when we get you to the room you'll take some spray lidocaine to numb your throat and then we'll start giving you the happy medicine...it usally takes about 5 minutes, but depends on what they see...then from there you'll be in recovery for about 30 minutes and then be brought to here again where we'll allow your husband back in...take the IV off and then release you...and then we'll take you out by a wheelchair.
What do I remember?
-Lady poking me in the left arm bend and it infiltrated and then I had to be poked in the left forearm...this was successful.
-Discomfort from the blood pressure cuff.
-Doctor coming in and talking to me.
-Lidocaine spray tasting like Cepacol throat spray but definetly higher dosage. Was I crazy or did I really taste cherry?
-One of the Nurses basically putting this little cyclinder plastic piece that would keep my mouth open and I could bite it with my teeth.
-Wondering why I no longer had that on my mouth.
-Laughing because I could see that I had two pointer fingers on my left hand. It had a blood oxygen monitor.
-Asking the nurse more questions about the procedure and how much longer until I would have it, and being told that they were finished.
-Being back in the recovery and talking to my honey.
-Getting out my IV and then being taking by wheelchair to meet Larry in the front of the hospital.
Now, Larry says we went and got gas at Sam's but I don't remember that.
Next place I went, was the the lab...I gave them my right arm. They took 3 tubes of blood and sent me to the next floor down. I got my chest xray taken, one with my chest to the wall of the unit and another with the left side of my body against the unit with my hands held up. I was then free to head to the next floor down where I could get my EKG. They stuck all the pads on me, and then hooked me up to the machine and told me to be still and then that was done after a minute it seemed. I was free to check out.
At this point, I was planning to go and get my food for my diet from my Doctor's office. When I went I ran into my WLS buddy! It has been great being able to talk to someone else that is going through the same kind of processes. She had tests today to and showed me her arm from her blood work. My battle scars are in no way as bad as hers.
Successful IV Placement
Anyway, I ended up being told that I would need to wait until I spoke with the nurse at my appointment time at 3pm and that I really should not have started my diet until today. (GRRR! I could have had the pizza)
So, while I'm eating lunch with Larry I get a call from the Doctor's office and I'm told that they can work me in earlier! YAY! I'll go for it!
I get there and ask my uber million questions. I'll probably be in the hospital from Monday to Wednesday. Basically, my preadmission will consist of the dietician since I got a lot of it done today. My blood work was already back and everything was ok. I asked questions about having other things alongside my things given and she said it would be okay, but that I really wanted to stay with the nutri-med stuff. I also asked about items she might could think I could take...chapstick, mouthwash. Although she said that I'll be able to have the liquids or ice chips fairly soon so I wouldn't have to worry about being dry. I talked to her about medicines afterwards and I'll have liquid pain medicine and I won't have to have liquid vitamins. They will send me home with B12 to dissolve under my tounge and chewable vitamins that would dissolve would be okay also. She told me that I'd want something that had iron and calcium.
I have the upperhand on this diet because I've done it before. I did really good last time. So, I'm gonna' stay positive. I came home and basked in the glow of FOOD. Actual food instead of the liquid I stuck to yesterday. I'm super excited! I made out like a Gastric Nutri-Med Bandit!
The Goods!
After, getting back to my city it was time to pick up our son from school and take him to his Doctor's appointment. We made a stop off at Dollar General for Skim Millk but they didn't have any so we went on to the gas station close to the house and BAM, Skim Milk! ...we DID NOT want to go to Wal-Mart because we were so ready to be home.
Once home, I got some laundry started and cleaned out the refrig of leftovers and started the dishwasher I unpackaged all of my food/drinks. Larry helped me sort and pack by day. I coordinated meals/drinks to last me until my surgery into sandwich bags so all I have to do is grab and go!
Thanks for reading,
Jana
1/10/2011
Pizza?! The family was killing me tonight.
Well, I did well today considering I had none of my protein diet stuff from the Dr's office.
What did I eat today?
1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder in 8 oz of water
applesauce
2 sticks of sugar free gum
v8 juice
applesauce
mix in-orange early rise, heavily dilluted
water, water & more water
Tommorrow is my EGD and labwork. I also have an appointment with the nurse in the afternoon. Basically, it's going to be a full day of it. I plan to get the food items tommorrow afternoon while I'm at the office.
I was so crushed this morning. I had it all planned out that I would get to eat a cup of fruit for breakfast...until I looked on the can and found 9g of sugar...staying away.
Tonight the family had pizza, as the title mentions...it was the BEST smelling pizza ever. But, it's probably because I shouldn't and won't have it. It was quite tempting. I just kept telling myself...Jana you were serious enough to go through all it took to get here...so don't even think about it. That's a wonderful deterant.
I will say, since yesterday I have lost 2 lbs. Crazy to think that! When I went to the seminar in June I was 11 lbs heavier.
Honestly, can I tell that I have?
Well, not really but it sure makes me feel good!
Thanks again for reading!
Jana
What did I eat today?
1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder in 8 oz of water
applesauce
2 sticks of sugar free gum
v8 juice
applesauce
mix in-orange early rise, heavily dilluted
water, water & more water
Tommorrow is my EGD and labwork. I also have an appointment with the nurse in the afternoon. Basically, it's going to be a full day of it. I plan to get the food items tommorrow afternoon while I'm at the office.
I was so crushed this morning. I had it all planned out that I would get to eat a cup of fruit for breakfast...until I looked on the can and found 9g of sugar...staying away.
Tonight the family had pizza, as the title mentions...it was the BEST smelling pizza ever. But, it's probably because I shouldn't and won't have it. It was quite tempting. I just kept telling myself...Jana you were serious enough to go through all it took to get here...so don't even think about it. That's a wonderful deterant.
I will say, since yesterday I have lost 2 lbs. Crazy to think that! When I went to the seminar in June I was 11 lbs heavier.
Honestly, can I tell that I have?
Well, not really but it sure makes me feel good!
Thanks again for reading!
Jana
Sugar Free Forever
Three minutes ago it began. The "it" in which I am referring, is my journey to weight loss success! This blog is my own personal journey and reality check along the way. It's going to be tough...but so will my life if I fail to take charge...what's that saying:
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