Weigh-in Wednesday

Starting weight: 258.8

Last weeks weight-in: 227.8

This weeks weigh-in: 224.5

 -3.3

Total loss: -34.3

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Weigh-in Wednesday

Starting weight: 258.8

Last weeks weight-in: 229.8

This weeks weigh-in: 227.8

 

 -2.0

 

Total loss: -31

 

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Weigh-in Wednesday

Starting weight: 258.8

Last weeks weight-in: 234

This weeks weigh-in: 229.8

 -4.2

Total loss: -29

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Wednesday Weigh-in

Weigh-in: 234

Loss since first fill (10/21): -8

Total loss: 24.8

8 pounds since my first fill just last Thursday? ♥

Love it!

Weigh-in Wednesday

Official Weigh-in Day: 236.4

Loss: - 22.4 

Loss since I was banded 9/22/10: -4.3


My first official weigh-in is over and my scales are gonna get chunked out the window. I weighed 3 different times on our new scale, with the lowest 234.5 and once on the old scale. My official weight came up on both, so that's what I went with. Does anyone have a scale they recommend. I am not happy with our new one. How can I get totally crazy numbers like that?

Today was my 1 week post-op follow-up with my Physician, in which I got cleared to start the Wellness Center. Also, I get to start soft foods today! [o happy day!] I am so excited. I feel like I have a glow; something I haven't had in a long time.

Saturday is the our county walk for obesity, sponsored by the Hospital and Wellness Center. Ashley Johnston and Koli, the winner and runner-up from last season's Biggest Looser, will be there. I really want to walk but am getting 3 of my neices and nephews Friday night so I have to coordinate their visit. I love the BL! I find so much motivation in thier stories and feel so good that I will be excercising right along with them this year. Oh and the fact that Bob Harper isn't that shabby to look at.

easy-smeasy!

Day 2 down, 11 to go...and it's getting easier! Yes, there it is- the pre-op liquid diet that was pure hell 2 long days ago; has gotten easier. The intense hunger pains have also subsided. And, the once disgusting shakes; I now look forward too. The only hurdle I seem to really still be facing is late evening before bedtime. Head hunger takes over and I crave to eat something, anything; so bad.  I've done really well at not listening and the urges subside. I know head hunger will be a battle for a while yet; but hopefully they will faint a wee bit as time goes on.

So, I have a small victory. Note: This is totally unofficial since my scales are can be bi-polar;  but I hopped on the scales this morning to see how they compared to my weigh-in yesterday at the Dr's office [251.5]. Well, in my skivvies I weighed-in at 249.2. [enter holy-mother-of-cheese!] I will give it a few days and weigh again on Monday morning; then we can officially celebrate the exit of the 2-5-0's.

On an unrelated note; Jay and I are feeling much better. We've been sick since the middle of last week with a yucky, yucky cold. The weather is supposed to be cooler this weekend and the leaves are starting to change; we might go for a drive to the mountains. Happy weekend to you.

Pre-op Physician's Consult - ✔

The consult went good; this was my last office visit before surgery. They took my "before" picture for my file, which made me feel totally official. I then had my first weigh-in since August 4; I'm happy to report I am down -7.3. That was unexpected and totally exciting! [Sweet hubby was down -9 - they let him weigh-in for the fun of it]. He's been so wonderful and is still being successful in his efforts to do this pre-op diet with me. 

The Dr. went over my chart and said that they were going to remove my gallbladder during surgery; two birds with one stone...sweet! I got all my Rx's and instructions for before and after surgery. The 2nd happy highlight of the day - he said I could eat salad vegi's once per day and have 1 diet soda per day; yay! I stopped and got some steam-able vegi's and 2 cans of low sodium, wheat based soup. 

My next appointment is Monday; it is the Post-op Educational Class - the 411 of being banded and all the do's and don'ts. It's getting so close; have I mentioned how happy I am? :)

Official Weigh-in #2

- 7.3

let's just start over.

Today is day 1, well really more like day 1,856 since i began this journey [read: about me], however; let's just start over. this is the new day 1, my brand new start.  this post all updates since august 1 to play catch up. here we go.

I recently discovered my husband's insurance covered gastric banding; this makes me beyond being uber happy. Finally, after five years, will this become a reality? Benefits went into effect 8/1.  I called my doctors office with the awesome news and find out that the only new requirement for this insurance is to meet with thier nutritionist. So I scheduled immediatly and met with her Tuesday, 8/3. I was really persistent last week with the office to ensure they had everything needed to submit to insurance as soon as possible. I think I pestered them to death, but I have been waiting for five loooong years and ready to move forward. I thought last minute about getting the sleeve, but didn't change my mind. The band is perfect for me.

Today, the insurance person for the office called and confirmed she had verified benefits and what percentage's would be covered and by whom. My file is currently with Dr. C and after review he will sign and return to the ladies who will then submit to my insurance for approval.

I was told to be working on my 10% weight loss needed before my surgery date. Let me explain:

My current stats:

Although my BMI is 40.5 and perfect for insurance, my physician requires that my BMI be below 40 for surgery. So, I am currently working toward the 10%. Once my date is received, I will be placed on a liquid diet 2 weeks prior to my date. In the mean time, I am working toward my 10% and toward my new eating habits that will come along with surgery; 1) small bites 2) chewing.very.slowly.