3 months = 51 lbs lost!!

We just got back this weekend from a cruise, I was able to enjoy a bite or two at each meal of whatever I wanted, (not sugary things of course)... but we had a great time, and I didn't gain anything at all in a 5 day cruise! I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything!!

I also had no sickness, which was great!!

It was a blast!!

It's officially the 3 month mark today, and I've lost 51 lbs. I need to do inches soon (I've been bad about that, I admit) but can I say, "THIS IS SO FUN!?" :)

1/2 way there!! :)

Okay, I started out with 92 lbs to lose,

and I've lost 46 lbs,

so I'm officially 1/2 way there!

Yeahoo!!!

Have I mentioned that this is FUN??? :)

Short update...2 month mark!

Things are busy around the Morgan Household these days, with homeschooling, fun field-trips, and plans for a cruise in 2 weeks... sorry I haven't been updating as well as I should! I'll try to get better! :)

Eating is getting easier as I learn to make sure my first bite is very cautious and slow, as that's usually the one that gets hung up!!! I really haven't found anything I can't have or don't tolerate, I am just learning some foods are way more filling than others, so I have to evaluate each meal by the "density" LOL... this way I don't feel yucky, thinking I had room for the normal amount. (I can't eat as many bites if the food is heavy)

I've been TRYING to get the high levels of protein in everyday, but I am noticing a little bit of hair loss (It's not that bad, I just see the hairs falling out alot)... so I think I better step it up a little bit! :( SIGH! This is the most difficult thing, I think... there isn't enough room or time in the day w/out doing a drink.. and don't get me started on the drinks!!! :) LOL!

I just thought I'd post that I've lost about 40 lbs according to the last time I weighed (a couple days ago), and down another size!! Okay, I'll spill it... I've went from a size 18 to a size 12 in 2 months!! I think that's some good results!! Anyone want my doctor's number?? LOL! :)

I'm currently having to shop for some clothes for our upcoming cruise, I don't want to go on vacation looking frumpy in baggy clothing (like I look around town!)! I've been trying to put off buying clothes as long as possible... I had a few items in step-down sizes... but I'm officially OUT of those sizes now.. YEA! So I decided that it's time to break down and purchase a few clothing items and I am realizing that some peoples stories were right! I was told that sometimes the biggest hurdle when you are losing, is wrapping your mind around your new "size".. I was doing some shopping today, and the clothes I would pull out that looked like my size would be way too big, they were my old sizes! I obviously still see myself that size! I wouldn't naturally pull out a pair of jeans that were that narrow (new size), my brain hasn't processed it all yet, I guess! But this is a very real part of the process, I hear, and now I'm finding out for myself.. I have been putting off buying clothes, not only to buy as little as possible (since you don't get to wear them very long).. but also, because really, I still feel bigger... it's the strangest thing! I spent a very exhausting day in and out of the dressing room, exchanging for smaller sizes.. and get home to model for my husband and he says... Babe- those jeans are already baggy! SIGH! I'm not going back... these will have to do for a little while!! :)

Next step-- Size 10! Trying to prepare myself! :) Hehe... it IS fun.. no denying that!! :)

So excited for the months to come!!

Official One-Month Mark....

Okay, I admit, I got busy on Saturday (the 12th) and never got around to posting that day! :( So today will have to work!!!!

I go to the doctor for my one month followup today, time has surely flown! Seem's like I was just there getting staples removed! (ouch) I'm hoping he removes most of my eating restrictions today.... that would be nice! :) I am still eating very small portions of things, but would be nice to not be so limited. :)

I have a new favorite find!!

Since ground beef was on my "ok" list, I decided to try these veggie burgers.. as they have 14 grams of protein in one patty, and the patty is small enough to (almost, but not quite) consume in one sitting. And it's veggies (and soy), not meat, so there is absolutely no problem digesting it... it's completely soft! They are so easy too... I just pop a patty in the microwave for a minute and 30 seconds, and wa-la... I have a meal. :) (Patty only...)

Anyways.... on to weight loss!!

Total weight loss: 29 lbs.

Total Inches lost: 19 in.

This is still really fun! :)

4 week mark!

Okay, it's 4 weeks post-surgery today... getting closer and closer to the 1 month mark! (12th)

Things have been going well.... I'm able to tolerate most foods, which is good (I stick to soft things that I don't have to blend! Blended food isn't good at all!) There is no more pain or discomfort from surgery. And I don't feel sick after eating anymore (early on, I always felt a little nauseous after eating.... I didn't overfill my pouch or do anything to cause it, I think it was just from the initial healing not being finished.)

Weight loss has slowed down a little bit... I used to have a steady 1-lb/day drop.. but now it will be a couple pounds, then stay the same for 3 days... then a couple more pounds... more sporadic, but still losing at a great rate!! :) So I'm happy!!

The only thing I've been struggling with is the protein drinks! I can't stand syrupy sweet things (especially since the surgery)... and most of the protein drinks are... Up until now, I haven't felt ready to do the "milky" ones, so it was always the clear syrup/fruity ones. But after gagging through my LAST fruity syrupy one... I decided... I'm done with this kind! So today I went back to the healthy store and picked up a coffee/mocha flavored one (meant to get chocolate, grabbed the wrong one.... Thanks MOM! :) :) ) .. and it tastes yummy, and I can put it in 8oz of 1% milk and get 10g of protein from the milk, and 23 grams from the mix.... that's 33 grams in one drink (which is about all I need to supplement!) yeahoo! :) And since I'm using a little bit too much milk/liquid (calls for 4-5 oz), I could technically add more mix if needed. So hopefully I won't have to struggle to get the protein shakes in from now on!!

Official #'s:

Weight loss: 26 lbs
Inches lost: 17.5

And I've officially lost a dress size... almost 2!! :)

Yeahoo!!! :)

3 week update

Okay, it's been 3 weeks today!

I have officially lost 23 lbs and 15 inches.

I would say that is pretty exciting!

Still hoping for alot more in the next week... I had higher hopes for the first month.. maybe I'll count the month as 8/12-9/12 instead of 4 weeks, just to give myself a little more time to reach my goal! :)

But no matter what.. I'm super stoked! Clothes that I couldn't wear at all before surgery are getting baggy and sloppy! This is GOOD! I was hoping for an average of 1lb per day this first month... but even if I don't quite meet that goal, I'm still doing the right things and walking everyday, and my weight loss is significant for a months time... so I'm a happy girl! :)

All in all.. all is well. I haven't had trouble tolerating any foods so far.

2 weeks!

Well.. it's the official 2 week mark since surgery!

I'm amazed at how much healing a body can do in two weeks! I don't have pain anymore, just little "twinges" that remind me that I'm still healing! (no big deal) And my incisions are now scars... hopfully they'll become less noticable with time (Vitamin E!)... but no more open wounds or scabs! Yeahoo!

I can do pretty much anything these days, I just tire easily still... I guess that's probably normal!

And here's the exciting part:

20 POUNDS, BABY! :)

(doin the dance)