I started a project the beginning of this year. 101 goals in 1001 days! It's great! One of my goals is to attempt to have a picture published. Well, not just a picture, but one of MY photographs. I have a couple in mind, but really need to get out and start shooting some more.
I am hoping to head out in my kayak and get some shots that are different and will stand out.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Weekend
Spent the weekend with a friend. It's nice to have a date, and to know that I will have the chance to lose more weight. Right now, however, I don't want to gain any weight before the surgery. I am struggling with not over eating because I know I can. It will also make it harder for me to do the liquid diet that I have to start on April 13, 2010. Two weeks before and two weeks after.
I should at least lose something during this time....!
I should at least lose something during this time....!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Date
I got my date today! April 27, 2010! woo hoo. It's weird because my original date last year was April 28, 2009. But I got moved up do to a cancellation, so Now it looks like it will be April again!
I am sooo excited, a bit nervous and all around happy!
I think I am most scared that over the past year I have lost all my weight and won't be able to lose more. Which part of me knows is not true.. I mean honestly I have about 100 more lbs I could lose. And I am scared to fail, or fall off the wagon and gain it back, or worse, pop my staples. That would suck... totally
So TOGA round two..
Starting weight.. 252 lbs
And away we go!
I am sooo excited, a bit nervous and all around happy!
I think I am most scared that over the past year I have lost all my weight and won't be able to lose more. Which part of me knows is not true.. I mean honestly I have about 100 more lbs I could lose. And I am scared to fail, or fall off the wagon and gain it back, or worse, pop my staples. That would suck... totally
So TOGA round two..
Starting weight.. 252 lbs
And away we go!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Calm....calm....calm....
I am so excited today. Up to this point, I had resigned myself to being this weight forever. The scale has not been moving, and I have been really frustrated. Now I have a second chance!
From what I have been reading, the staples are only projected to last 2 to 3 years. So I need to drop the weight and work on maintaining as quickly as possible, while still getting my nutrition. I am not looking forward to the hair and nail loss again, but they will come back. (not total loss, just thin and ikky for the hair, and the nails get really brittle)
Next step, getting my date and starting the liquid diet again. I will be on liquids for two weeks prior and 2 weeks after. Heck this should jump start the loss again for sure! Then I go in for surgery and home a day later!!
Can't wait!
From what I have been reading, the staples are only projected to last 2 to 3 years. So I need to drop the weight and work on maintaining as quickly as possible, while still getting my nutrition. I am not looking forward to the hair and nail loss again, but they will come back. (not total loss, just thin and ikky for the hair, and the nails get really brittle)
Next step, getting my date and starting the liquid diet again. I will be on liquids for two weeks prior and 2 weeks after. Heck this should jump start the loss again for sure! Then I go in for surgery and home a day later!!
Can't wait!
Monday, March 22, 2010
One year post op-----NOT
Wow, just got back from the Dr's and found out that I did not have the TOGa! I will be getting it here in a few weeks! I am so happy for many reasons....
Mainly I am happy that I have learned to lose and maintain. Honestly the past nine months have been about just that. Holding onto the initial loss. Soooo, hopefully I will lose some more in the near future!!
Mainly I am happy that I have learned to lose and maintain. Honestly the past nine months have been about just that. Holding onto the initial loss. Soooo, hopefully I will lose some more in the near future!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sleepless in Ohio
Go in to see Dr Khaiton in the morning to open my envelope. I am really stressing out tonight.
When I signed up for this a year ago, I didn't realize how emotional this was going to be.
To be cont...........
When I signed up for this a year ago, I didn't realize how emotional this was going to be.
To be cont...........
Friday, March 19, 2010
Couch to 5k
Is tuff, I am not sure I have lost enough to really do this. My hips hurt, and my legs are sore, which is OK, but I am not really doing that much yet. I did learn however, that jogging on the treadmill is much easier than jogging on the ground.. for what it's worth.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck... ~Dalai Lama
this was on my Wisdom's of the East calendar the other day. I feel like it is really important to keep this in mind this week. I go in on Monday to find out if I got it or not, and really am not sure what to wish for.
A) If I got it, then great! I lost 50 lbs, reduced my prescription drugs from 9 to 2, am exercising and changed my eating habits. That is all GREAT! I am a bit frustrated with the lack of lbs leaving my body. I will be losing my 3 month follow up appts, and the support system that comes along with it. I feel like this will be the end and I won't have the motivation to go forward.
B) If I didn't get it, I did the above all on my own! That is GREAT, and I get the chance to drop some more weight as well as another year of support.
No matter what, I will get the answer soon and have to deal with it!
Happy Sweating!
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck... ~Dalai Lama
this was on my Wisdom's of the East calendar the other day. I feel like it is really important to keep this in mind this week. I go in on Monday to find out if I got it or not, and really am not sure what to wish for.
A) If I got it, then great! I lost 50 lbs, reduced my prescription drugs from 9 to 2, am exercising and changed my eating habits. That is all GREAT! I am a bit frustrated with the lack of lbs leaving my body. I will be losing my 3 month follow up appts, and the support system that comes along with it. I feel like this will be the end and I won't have the motivation to go forward.
B) If I didn't get it, I did the above all on my own! That is GREAT, and I get the chance to drop some more weight as well as another year of support.
No matter what, I will get the answer soon and have to deal with it!
Happy Sweating!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wow
OK, It's been forever since my last post. Not much really going on, other than continuing on my path to a healthy lifestyle. I am still stuck around the 50lb weight loss, but have beefed up my workouts hoping to move that stinking scale!
Actually, on Monday March 15th, 2010 I started the Couch to 5k program. I wasn't able to finish the first day, but today I finished the entire workout and feel great. It is a 9+ week program to get you jogging a 5k. I'm pretty excited about it actually.
Friday I had my one year EGD and will go in on the 22 to meet with Dr. Khaiton to be unblinded. I'm not sure what I am hoping for, I do know that I just need the answer so I can move forward with whatever.
Actually, on Monday March 15th, 2010 I started the Couch to 5k program. I wasn't able to finish the first day, but today I finished the entire workout and feel great. It is a 9+ week program to get you jogging a 5k. I'm pretty excited about it actually.
Friday I had my one year EGD and will go in on the 22 to meet with Dr. Khaiton to be unblinded. I'm not sure what I am hoping for, I do know that I just need the answer so I can move forward with whatever.
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