It’s been awhile since I’ve done an update. And I’m back now and committing to doing weekly video updates; and when the mood strikes, random posts here. So, here it is:
This Week’s Pictures:
Post-Op Lap-Band 7 Months
Posted by on January 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Many people have been wondering what’s going on and what is next for me. Understandable since it’s been quite awhile since I’ve made a video. And though this was made a few days ago, I’m just now getting it up on my blog. Hope this answers some questions and I’ll be making a post that explains more.
Post-Op Lap-Band 25 Weeks
Posted by on November 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
What an incredible week. The old me is gone… again and with luck, for good. And the new me is back and on fire!
This Week’s Pictures:
This Month’s Measurements:
| Current | Total Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | 14.9 | -3.6 |
| Left Bicep | 13.1 | -7.5 |
| Left Forearm | 10.1 | -7.8 |
| Left Wrist | 6.9 | -1.4 |
| Right Bicep | 13.4 | -6.1 |
| Right Forearm | 10.6 | -3.5 |
| Right Wrist | 7.2 | -1.2 |
| Bust | 41.5 | -13.1 |
| Waist | 38.5 | -16.8 |
| Hips | 48.8 | -14.3 |
| Left Thigh | 23.8 | -11.3 |
| Left Calf | 17 | -5.7 |
| Left Ankle | 9.9 | -2.1 |
| Right Thigh | 22.6 | -12.7 |
| Right Calf | 17.5 | -4.7 |
| Right Ankle | 10.3 | -2.1 |
| Total Inches Lost | 107.9/total 8.5/month |
Post-Op Lap-Band 23 Weeks
Posted by on November 22, 2010 Leave a Comment
What a crazy couple of weeks. I hate that I am so behind in videos and updates. But I’m balancing big changes for my family and my weight loss journey. This by far has been one of my biggest challenges since surgery. It’s an interesting ride.
And while I’m at it, I apologize that I am vague in this video about the changes happening in our life. There are some details that I simply cannot publicly share at this time. But when it all works out, as I’m sure it will, details will come.
This Week’s Pictures:
Post-Op Lap-Band 21 Weeks
Posted by on November 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
It’s been 21 weeks since I had surgery. I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone by, everything I have done, everything I have been through, and how willing I am to keep going. When the going gets tough, I’m only one to fight for a bit before I give up. But it has clicked in mind and I am not giving up on this… through good or bad, I’m loving every minute. Every non-scale victory, every moment of weakness, and every moment of strength. I’m becoming the person I want to be and each day, I love that girl a whole heck of a lot more than the girl I used to know.
This Week’s Pictures:
This Month’s Measurements:
| Current | Total Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | 15.4 | -3.1 |
| Left Bicep | 13.4 | -7.2 |
| Left Forearm | 10.6 | -7.3 |
| Left Wrist | 7.4 | -.9 |
| Right Bicep | 14 | -5.5 |
| Right Forearm | 11.2 | -2.9 |
| Right Wrist | 7.4 | -1 |
| Bust | 42 | -12.6 |
| Waist | 39.8 | -15.5 |
| Hips | 49.8 | -13.2 |
| Left Thigh | 24.3 | -10.8 |
| Left Calf | 18.2 | -4.5 |
| Left Ankle | 10 | -2 |
| Right Thigh | 23.8 | -11.5 |
| Right Calf | 18 | -4.2 |
| Right Ankle | 10.3 | -2.1 |
| Total Inches Lost | 99.4/total 6.9/month |
Post-Op Lap-Band 20 Weeks
Posted by on October 26, 2010 4 Comments
20 weeks have gone by quickly!
This last week has been a lot about recovery for me. Having my gallbladder removed was much more work and pain than I anticipated or had time to prepare for! But little by little I am getting better. And I’ve got my focus and mind back so I push for my cardio as best as I can through any pain I’m having. As long as I’m not doing damage, I’m in for it!
This Week’s Pictures:
Post-Op Lap-Band 18 Weeks
Posted by on October 11, 2010 2 Comments
There is no good explanation for why I had a terrible week. If the old saying is mind over matter, matter won.
So instead of doing my update on Tuesday, I decided to go for a day early and start this week off right. Here’s my game plan to get my head back on straight.
This Week’s Pictures:
Post-Op Lap-Band 17 Weeks
Posted by on October 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
I have had an awesome week. But sadly there isn’t a lot to report. I have followed all the rules, setup a little test for myself, and had a MAJOR victory!!
This Week’s Pictures:
Post-Op Lap-Band 16 Weeks
Posted by on October 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
I spent all of last week trying to be dedicated. And that worked out for me badly. Fast food 3 days in a row, date night that included Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and then 24 hours without power at home that landed my family and I in a hotel room with more fast food. Hello? Self-control? Where are you? Yeah, that didn’t work out so well for me. But I’m not giving up. I managed to maintain the 2 lbs loss I had earlier in the week and after this week, I couldn’t be more grateful about that! But here’s to a new week and new month having taken measurements today for the first time since 12 weeks post-op.
Post-Op Lap-Band 15 Weeks
Posted by on September 23, 2010 3 Comments
I’m sure this is my most emotional video yet. And it’s also one of my longest so forgive me now. I had a couple of stories to share and a reminder about those non-scale victories! Ended up having to cut the video short which sucks but I think my “message” is still there.
Another video to come soon answering questions. So, if you have a specific question for me that you think may help other people, now is the time to ask it. (Though you’re more than welcome to ask questions at any time. 
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