120-159

I have looked on several different websites, and this seems to be the "range" for my height as far a proper weight. (The range depending on if you have a small, medium, or large frame.) I had originally picked in my head 130 as my goal weight. I am going to my PCP tomorrow, and want to talk with her about what she thinks my goal weight should be. I have not been below 200 pounds since before seventh grade, so many of these numbers I feel I could be comfortable with. I just am scared about being on the "high" end of the range. I know this is a long way off, but I do want to think about it some. I have also heard that your body finds a range on its own, and that is where your goal weight will be.

Fast Walker

Today, as I was leaving church, I realized how quickly I was walking! Seriously, I could not believe how fast my feet were carrying me. I am amazed...I know it may seem simple to most, but it is a huge deal to me.

New Food

This post will be most helpful to those who have had the DS. I discovered "Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls" at Kroger the other day. The have eggs, cheese, sausage (or bacon), and a bit of potatoes. They are PACKED with protein. They have 30 grams of protein! Yummy!

Been Thinking

There has been some serious family drama going on lately. Well, it all involves my sister, but it has really been tough. I have been thinking the past few days how difficult it is to see someone on a downward spiral.....yet not be able to do anything for them. This evening it hit me. It is just like my family seeing ME on a downward spiral with my weight, but not being able to help me. When I really think about it, by the time I went to surgery, I truly felt that there was nothing else within my power that I could do to help myself, other than surgery. I think how it must have grieved my family and friends to see my weight continuing to creep up month after month, year after year. Knowing that my very life was at stake. For the first time in my life I feel a sense of empowerment in my battle to lose weight. As friends from my undergrad in Eastern Kentucky used to say, "It's a long road to hoe," but at least I feel like it is possible to do now.

I am going to really work on keeping my protein above 100 (ideally 140-150 grams a day). I have noticed that Tia and Mary O. (who both have higher BMIs like I do), see more results with the scale the higher their protein numbers are.

Four Months Ago Today...

I was getting switched! This morning, I weighed in at 296. I have lost a total of 97.6 pounds in four months! This surgery has been nothing short of AMAZING! If you were to average it out, I have lost .82 of a pound EVERY SINGLE DAY since having my surgery.

Feeling Lighter on My Feet

Today as I was going to lunch from a presentation that I was leading, it hit me....I feel lighter on my feet. It took almost 100 pounds to start feeling this, but I really did. It was like I was walking on air. I had a huge grin on my face. It was such a priceless feeling.

My Very Necessary Medical ID

I saw this advertised on either Dr. Phil or Oprah. For $40 a year, this medical ID stores all of your medical information. Doctors and hospitals can call the number, enter your code, and get all of your medical history. I think it is well worth the investment.

http://www.vnmedical-idcard.com/

I Feel Like a WOMAN!

I can finally cross my legs!!! This is something that I have wanted to be able to do for years, but I could not. While weight loss is slowing in quantity this month, the WOWS are still coming left and right.

I think that my hair loss is starting to slow down as well. It started at the beginning of the third month, and people say it will usually continue through the sixth month. I am just happy that the quantity is decreasing.

New Wows

Tonight I went to the movies with one of my best friends. It was at a theater that I went to before surgery. Every time I would go to this theater, I would "raise the arms" so that I could sit comfortably. I didn't have to raise the arms on the seat. My sides were still touching the arms, but it was not the "cutting of my circulation" type fit I often get.

Another thing that I have been noticing is that I have been getting cold more frequently. I also don't sweat as easily.

The last thing I wanted to share today is about my upcoming entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. They are coming by to take photos tomorrow. I have had a bag of Hershey'd Dark Chocolate kisses in my condo for two months now. The bag is still HALF FULL. This would have never happened as a pre-op. I feel like a "normal" person when I eat candy. Just a few bites, and that is all I want.

Dem Bones!

One thing I have noticed is that I have a lot less knee fat. My knees used to always look swollen. They are actually becoming defined. I am also starting to be able to feel my hip bones, and when I lay down at night, I can feel my rib cage. I know I am also losing weight in my butt because my tailbone hurts when I sit for long periods of time. I really want to relish in every discovery that I have about my body. I am enjoying the ride with the DS.