Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The List of Work

So in the time that I have been away since surgery I have been working on one...well okay many things in my life!
1. Running--Yes I have accomplished running...and I would even go as far as calling myself "A RUNNER". This is still something I am trying to wrap my head around "a runner". For a long time I asked myself what that meant and how you knew you were one. I figured since I can now run a 5K, I will call myself one. Oh it didn't come easy...I was even mad about running at times, and still am when it doesn't come easy. Oh but the reward makes it worth it! I love how it makes my body feel fit! I can run without being so out of breath I can't function, it deffinately is helping to melt the fat away, and it's something my husband and I do together which is another bonus! I do actually have great pictures of my husband and I in our running stuff...but I can't get them to here from my iPhone (see #4 for explaination!) Okay...I think I got my pictures off my phone about an hour later!



2. Food mysteries--yes that maybe is strange to say but food has always been a mystery. I have food issues obviously otherwise I wouldn't be here talking about my weight loss journey. Even though I have the lap band, it is not "fixing" my food issues for me. What do I mean by "issues", texture and taste issues mainly...I can say I have acomplished eating more fruits....do I still cringe at a peach...yes, but can I eat it...yes...progress...have I made it through my issues NO! But small progresses...I'm sticking to that today!

3. Weight loss--Check! Today I am down 30 pounds in 7.5 weeks. Compliments to my wonderful lap band! (oh, and that thing called sweating, every day!) That is amazing to me, to be able to see and feel the changes is keeping me motivated.

4. Blogging--Okay I know this is not weight loss related, totally, but I want it to be for me. I really wanted to be able to share my journey with others and be able to vent and share. Like how I am inspired every day by Lap Band Gal! However, the blogging is a challenge to me right now! Any tips...throw them to me! Like losing weight, this is not easy either! I feel like I creep around other people's sites secretly, without anything to contribute back!

So whoever gets to read this....hope you enjoyed! Stop by again for my battles with weight loss, food, running, and blogging!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Reflection Tyme!

It's been a few days since I have posted, and I really do feel bad about this! Pain is nearly gone as I approach the one week mark tomorrow. I do still have gas pain in my shoulder occasionally. Went back to work Monday hoping to work a whole day but only made it half a day. I have been working full days since and have been feeling good! Go back to the Dr. tomorrow for my 1 week check up! Excited to see how much weight I have lost! I will be back tomorrow to share!

Friday, June 8, 2012

GAS PAINS...YES....HELLOOOOO

Okay....so this morning I know I posted mild gas pain...oh no...it has acclerated into horrible. Yes unbearable. WALK WALK WALK I have been. This is way more miserable than the day of surgery...I'm hoping this only lasts for one day! Whew!

Post Op-Day One!

Here I am-Post op day one after having my lab band surgery! Feeling really well. Surgery went great, the acutal procedure lasted about an hour, recovery for about an hour, then in my post op room for about an hour. Have mild gas pains and mild general pain today. Overall getting around well. I've been drinking fluids one ouce at a time and that seems to be going down very smoothly!


The morning before surgery


Me after Surgery
5 Incisions

Sunday, June 3, 2012

New to this thing called "blogging"...

Okay well, I'm new to this thing called blogging. My deal is...I am being banded this week June 7th 2012 to be specific and was inspired by some of the blogs I have been reading and thought this would be a wonderful outlet for me to share my journey. So if you are here...welcome!