Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Wow, Ann, that's great!! I agree... pizza sounds really good right now!! Thanks for keeping us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi Bonnie, Thanks for asking. Today is 4 weeks out. I've lost 32 pounds. I'm doing fine. I'm supposed to still be on liquids since my doc is ultra-conservative but I've started to add soft food like avocado, cottage cheese, refried beans, pasta and other things on the soft food list. Nothing makes me feel sick. Everything goes down fine. I eat small quantities. I feel empty and I feel like I have low blood sugar sometimes but no hunger pangs. I drink lots and lots of flavored water as well as high protein milk. Hopefully I'll be officially cleared for soft foods at my appointment on Monday so I can have tuna and chicken. Some tuna salad sounds really good. Well..... Papa s pizza sounds *really* good but tuna salad will have to do for now. Even though I've started some soft foods already I'm being careful about what I choose and I'm chewing everything to smithereans. I was on 2 blood pressure meds for a year or 2 before surgery. I took them once after I got home from the hospital and I almost passed out since my bp got too low. I haven't taken them since and my bp is holding about 125/82. My clothes fit better and my face looks a bit thinner although it takes a big loss to show on someone my size. When I get to 40 pounds I'll feel like I'm really making progress. I've lost 20-30 pounds so many times before but I could never keep it off. I feel pretty darn good. No regrets so far. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: ABrite@... > Wow, Ann, that's great!! I agree... pizza sounds really good right > now!! Thanks for keeping us updated! Thanks . We had to take a picnic dinner to the elementary school tonight for Family Fun Night. We went to Subway and I got a tuna wrap. I ate the tuna with a fork and a few bites of the wrap and it tasted soooooo good! I still need to get in more walking though. I'm supposed to walk 30+ minutes every day but I miss too many days. Even with surgery this will be a life long struggle. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Papa 's is my favorite pizza, and I do have it occassionally. Only 2 slices though, with a big salad! lol However, I make my own pizza a lot and like it. I like popover pizza, and Pizza Pronto Pot Pie a LOT! Here's the recipes..... http://wolfprncez.homestead.com/CHWKM.html http://wolfprncez.homestead.com/JanuaryNL.html Click on the blue letters on the pages to get to the recipe. Just scroll down till you see pizza. >From: ABrite@... >Date: Fri Apr 28 19:46:16 CDT 2006 >100-plus >Subject: Re: Ann (WLS mentioned) >Wow, Ann, that's great!! I agree... pizza sounds really good right now!! Thanks for keeping us updated! > >100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files >100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 In a message dated 4/28/2006 7:26:04 PM Pacific Standard Time, maryannanderic@... writes: I still need to get in more walking though. I'm supposed to walk 30+ minutes every day but I miss too many days.Even with surgery this will be a life long struggle. Still, you are doing great so soon following the WLS Ann. I had a co-worker have WLS almost 1.5 yrs ago. I don't know her stats as to how much weight she has lost, but she looks fantastic. She's the one that keeps encouraging me and noticing my weight loss. I definately know you are going to have your long term work cut out for you. Keep up the good work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 That's wonderful, Ann! 32 pounds is a lot--especially for one month. I'm glad you're noticing a difference in your clothes...that always helps me stay on track. When I get *really* down, I put on one of two shirts I kept from " before " . I'm swimming in them now and last time this year I couldn't button them up. Anyway, I'm thrilled to hear you're doing so well -Bonnie > My clothes fit better and my face looks a bit thinner although it takes a > big loss to show on someone my size. When I get to 40 pounds I'll feel like > I'm really making progress. I've lost 20-30 pounds so many times before but > I could never keep it off. > > I feel pretty darn good. No regrets so far. > > Ann > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Oh Ann congrats on the 32 pound loss that is WONDERFUL. I am glad you are doing so well. Are you taking before, during and after photos? I would love to see them. I have know 4 people to have the surgery and all have succeeded but 1. I love to look at their before and after photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Ann (WLS mentioned) That's wonderful, Ann! 32 pounds is a lot--especially for onemonth. I'm glad you're noticing a difference in your clothes...thatalways helps me stay on track. When I get *really* down, I put on oneof two shirts I kept from "before". I'm swimming in them now and lasttime this year I couldn't button them up.I would have never thought of doing this. I bet it really boosts your will power to continue on! I would have pitched my fat clothes in the trash as soon as I loss to another smaller size. LOL However since I havent got to that smaller size yet, couldnt say that for sure:(Anyway, I'm thrilled to hear you're doing so well -Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Do pitch most of them! Only keep a couple to remind you where you came from. That's what I did. 1 pair of pants/jeans, and 1 shirt is all I kept. That's enough. That way you aren't tempted, that you have a closet full of clothes you can easily fit into, if you gain weight! in NY >From: <sandra.mygroup@...> >Date: Sun Apr 30 13:08:22 CDT 2006 >100-plus >Subject: Re: Re: Ann (WLS mentioned) > Re: Ann (WLS mentioned) >That's wonderful, Ann! 32 pounds is a lot--especially for one >month. I'm glad you're noticing a difference in your clothes...that >always helps me stay on track. When I get *really* down, I put on one >of two shirts I kept from " before " . I'm swimming in them now and last >time this year I couldn't button them up.I would have never thought of doing this. I bet it really boosts your will power to continue on! I would have pitched my fat clothes in the trash as soon as I loss to another smaller size. LOL However since I havent got to that smaller size yet, couldnt say that for sure:( > >Anyway, I'm thrilled to hear you're doing so well > >-Bonnie > > > >100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files >100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: Myssi > Are you taking before, during and after photos? Thanks for the reminder! I want to take a photo on the first of every month so I can have a photo journal. I'll get my 9 year old to take some tomorrow. She's a better photographer than my husband. I let her take pictures of me in Orlando over spring break so I would have some before shots. Thank you very much for your support. I feel a bit awkward sharing my weight loss on here since it is so fast right after surgery. The hard part will come later. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: ABrite@... > Still, you are doing great so soon following the WLS Ann. Thanks ! > I had a co-worker have WLS almost 1.5 yrs ago. I don't know her stats as > to how much weight she has lost, but she looks fantastic. She's the one > that keeps encouraging me and noticing my weight loss. I am so encouraging and proud of people who can do it without surgery because I couldn't. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: " brgk44 " <brgk44@...> > That's wonderful, Ann! 32 pounds is a lot--especially for one > month. I'm glad you're noticing a difference in your clothes...that > always helps me stay on track. When I get *really* down, I put on one > of two shirts I kept from " before " . I'm swimming in them now and last > time this year I couldn't button them up. Thanks Bonnie. I really appreciate everyone being so supportive. I wore pants and a blouse to church this morning and they were so comfy and much looser. I haven't tried on a pair of 22 pants yet. For now I'm enjoying the 24s getting looser. I have a bunch of 22s in my closet but I passed on everything smaller than that a long time ago. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: > I would have pitched my fat clothes in the trash as soon as I loss to > another smaller size. LOL However since I havent got to that smaller size > yet, couldnt say that for sure:( I passed on my 3X winter clothes a week or two before surgery. My husband said to keep them because I might need them and I was very offended! I love my 3X coat. It's a red London Fog jacket and I'm very fond of it. I'll keep it for a raincoat and treat myself to a new " winter " coat at the end of the year. I say " winter " since we live in Houston. Kinda stupid that it will be hard to pass on a 3X item but I really like that coat. I also passed on some stuff that just doesn't make me feel good. Either the fabric was too clingy or the color was wrong or whatever. As I get smaller I'll enjoy selecting clothes because I really like them instead of just getting stuff that fits around my big body. I guess I will keep a pair of pants so I can do that hold 'em up size comparison thing that you always see on commercials for weight loss gimicks. took a big load to charity in his pick up. I guess I am actually de-cluttering this house. I need to take a bunch of books to the library and more clothes and stuff to charity. Tonight my 9 year old insisted on helping me clean out the refrigerator and some cabinets. Hmmm...... it was great having her help but very unusual. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Ann --I'm wondering how is doing with your weight loss and changes you are making. Can he see a difference? Is he encouraging? Dacia <>< He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my savior, still the same;What joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 > I feel a bit awkward sharing my > weight loss on here since it is so fast right after surgery. After so many decades of losing, only to just as quickly regain, be *glad* you're able to share these " losses " right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 That's what I have really had to work on. But, I say, it makes opening the closet so much more fun, when all that is in there is things you LOVE! I don't even keep my " fat " jeans out. I keep them stored away, so I don't have to look at them much! >From: Ann and <maryannanderic@...> >Date: Sun Apr 30 20:51:17 CDT 2006 >100-plus >Subject: Re: Re: Ann (WLS mentioned) >----- Original Message ----- >From: > As I get smaller >I'll enjoy selecting clothes because I really like them instead of just >getting stuff that fits around my big body. > >I guess I will keep a pair of pants so I can do that hold 'em up size >comparison thing that you always see on commercials for weight loss gimicks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 ----- Original Message ----- From: Dacia > I'm wondering how is doing with your weight loss and changes you are > making. Can he see a difference? Is he encouraging? Well, going from 285 - 248 isn't really a big change when you see a person every day. He hasn't made any comment about noticing I've lost weight. If I mention how much I've lost he is a bit negative like " you can regain it if you don't do your walking. " Argh! Men! In some ways I can't blame him though because he's seen me lose weight so many times and I always gained it back. I can understand that he is a bit skeptical. It doesn't really bother me though. I get support from my WLS e-mail and real life groups and will get on board when he sees the changes. He's just a negative guy these days. I'm hoping if he gets his blood sugar controlled that he will be more pleasant. I understand that high blood sugar can cause lethargy and irritation. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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