Almost a year ago

I cant get over my bandaversery is almost here already. I feel like it was just yesterday I was frusterated and upset b/c I couldnt eat anything, and I kept telling myself I shouldnt have done this.



Uh, of COURSE I'm glad I did it. I weighed 287lbs before my band, and today I weigh 210. Its amazing. Of course Im no longer focused on my weight loss for the moment, but there are times I do find myself on the scale "just to see".


Since body shots arent going to be as glamorous as all of you skinny gals, I figured I'd post a belly picture. I laughed when people told me I looked "small" and "tiny". (and yes, I was in the Ob office when I took it lol, I dont have a full length mirror)



Hope you are all doing wonderfully! And congrats to Steph on hitting 90lbs and Janelle for 60! And Carmie, you are just meeeeelting!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year....

Even though it feels like my days drag they've been going by so quickly. I have to say I will be glad once Jan 17th rolls around so I can start my 2nd trimester. I have been so unbelievably sick with this pregnancy. I've lost another 6lbs this past month which puts me at my lowest at 211. I looked at my ticker and I'm only 36lbs away from my goal which is amazing.

My doctors said the weight loss is still OK, as long as I start gaining a few in the end. I have to admit though, its kind of nice not to be that pregnant woman that is CONSTANTLY shoving her face and trying to use her kidney bean sized baby as an excuse.

I've been trying to continue healthy eating, and this pregnancy has been making me CRAVE veggies. I love stacking up a plate of veggies with my ranch dressing and munch away. Although I wont lie, I inhaled almost a bag of gummy bears last night.

We had a good holiday here. The kids got a ridiculous amount of toys as usual. Food was good, family was enjoyable, so not much to complain here.

I have to say I will be SO glad when my husbands W2 gets here so we can go file our taxes, we have to get this debt paid down and I'd like to buy the baby's crib now so we dont have to stress about that later. My son also will need a new toddler bed since the crib he sleeps in now was actually one that was "banned". I just dont know if I'm ready for it yet :(

I hope you're all well, I've been trying to keep up with everyone as best I can.

Making the lapband easier to "obtain"?

I was watching the local news the other night and they did a story on how the FDA is considering "lowering the standards" for people to be able to get the lapband.

I guess I'm impartial. On one hand, it would have been nice to have this "option" years ago, but at the same rate, I had to work my ass off and jump through every last hoop to get my insurance to approve my band, and now to be able to say, "Oh, well I'm 40lbs overweight I should be able to get weight loss surgery bar none".

America is chalk full of obese and morbidly obese people, but I dont think they are putting in all of the thought that this ISNT a magic tool. Is it going to get to the point where people might be 20-30lbs overweight and assume this will be the cure all?

I dont want to say I dont think this is right, because yes, everyone deserves a chance, but at the same rate would people be more willing to pack on a few more pounds to get this? It almost reminds me of having to spend $100 to save $10, and when you are $12 short you'll pay that $12 + just to save that $10. *shrugs*

For my lap band ladies, thoughts?

Quick Update with a surprise :)

I know most of you gals already know, but for those of you who dont have me on facebook here is my latest surprise =)



Baby #3, due July 27th, 2011. We are soooo excited! Saw my OB today, she couldnt get over how great I looked and said she was very excited for my husband and I. Saw my PA this afternoon, and after a slight bit of panicking on my part about eating enough calories for me and the bean I was re-assured everything would be fantastic, and she wished me the best as well, and told me to call her if I needed anything. She did recommend I see the dietician again to go over the "safe" way to gain weight during the pregnancy. I'll hopefully see her sometime after the new year.

So thats my news, hope you all had a great Thanksgiving =)

Long time no blog

Ooops, sorry gang. I didnt realize its been so long.

Well, I've finally hit 60lbs down. I still cant get over how much I've changed. I am overflowing with confidence and I strut around like a proud peacock. I am really enjoying my new found self.

I also want to add I was told AGAIN that I look just like "the girl from the princess diaries". LOL Second time in a month I was told I look like her. I think its hilarious.

I also went into Lane Bryant the other day because my 18's are enormous on me and YEAH BABY, I'm in a 16! I actually do plan on buying them, especially since they are 40% off. There is a picture below of my accomplishment.

The holidays are approaching quickly, and I am so excited. I found a delicious pair of knee high boots and I am thinking about buying an adorable black dress to wear on Thanksgiving. Ooooh yes, you heard me. Heather, in a dress? UNHEARD OF!!

I also have a support group meeting tomorrow, and its with the plastic surgon at the hopsital I got my surgery in, so I'm hoping to learn a few things so I can eventually look forward to getting my "work done".

Ok, I shall leave you with my latest "body shot". *grins*

Ann Hathaway

I was standing at the help desk at Barnes and Noble, and I was asking a woman about a book and the woman stands next to her and goes, "Has anyone told you that you look like Ann Hathaway?". I was like, "Um..no lol". It kind of caught me off guard. I'm starting to feel good about myself again and that helped out big time. Yay NSV :)

Speaking of the scale, I stepped on it a half a dozen times this morning (no, I really did) and it kept reading 219.8. I was like, "This cant be right". I dont actually know if it is or not. I'd be dead shocked if it was, since it read 223 the other night. I think when my dog ran over it and tipped it he may have done something to it :/ I actually bothered me seeing that. I dont want it to be untrue and then I see it go back up 4lbs again.

My birthday is on Sunday. I'll be 26. I dont feel one way or the other about it, just another day lol. Apparently we're going to my MIL's for dinner and cake (mmmm, cake). Tomorrow my husband is taking me shopping and to dinner. I'm so excited to spend some time with just him. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE my kids, but I miss my husband.

Oh well, thats all good and fun. Hope you're all well.

Halfway

51lbs down, 51lbs to go. Things are going ok. Losing VERY slowly now adays, but it doesnt help my day consists of a pot of coffee and a bowl or two of cereal. Yes yes ladies, I know thats not going to do me any good. We've finally gotten some extra money so I can actually go grocery shopping. I plan on buying lots of fruits, veggies, and lean meats. I'm going to invidually bag the fruits and veggies, this way, it'll be easier to toss into everyones lunch and I can just grab a bag or two out of the fridge during the day. I met my Labor Day goal of losing 50lbs, so here's to my next goal of 30lbs more down by the end of the year.

Also, as awful as this might come out, hopfully someone will get what I'm trying to say. I swear the only place I've lost weight is my neck/collar area and honestly, its kind of gross to me now. Its really bony and I hate touching it. You can see this "hollow area" right in the middle of my throat (where a guys adam apple is), and it is just so foul to me. I know I should be happy to be seeing "bone", but for some reason its gross. Why cant I see my butt bones instead ;-)

Hope you're all well. I'm trying to keep up. Its so busy around here now with school back in session and me having a million things to do.