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tigger61

Slowly starting progress

Venita'a journey. It took me 30 years to become the size I am and I pray the times it takes to get this weight off is reduced to about 2 years total and then forever lifestyle changes and learning a new way to eat and live... not live to eat.

Still losing those inches

Nov 02 2010

It has not been a full month since last measurement, but close enough.

According to Curves measurements and scales, I am down to 186 .. lost 90 pounds since March 2. 

Inches lost sinceOct. 5th

Bust: 1.50

Waist: .25

Abdomen: .50

Hips: 2.0

Thighs: gained an inch (could be I had sweat pants on)

Arms: 3.5 inches

Weight lost in a month: 4.25

New Fall Measurements 2010

Oct 05 2010

Got some new measurements today from my Curves. Don't praise me yet, I have not been attending like I should have. Total workouts since February is 33.. not a whopping big amount.

The measurementsare:

Bust:42.50 loss of 7.75"

Waist: 37.25  loss of 9.75"

Abdomen: 42.00 loss of 12.00"

Hips:44.50 loss of 12.50

Thi





Chronic Constipation

May 20 2010

I swore to myself that the first hemmorhoid that I got after gastric would be my last. Well it hasn't been and I'm dealing with constipation that is beyond what I want to endure. I have beentaking Miralax, Benefiber, took an enema, gave myself a Ducolax laxative suppository and stool softeners. I don't like this not going at all. 

I know I"m eating much much less and

Curves 2nd Official Measurement

May 17 2010

Ok. I made a mistake in my previous posting/journal entry. It was suppose to be 10 weeks after Gastric Bypass instead of the 12 that I put. 

I was measured on Friday, May 14th, which madeit approximately 11weeks from the first time I was measured for Curves (for women). I wanted a record of my progress so this is why I joined the Curves before my surgeon even released me to return ba

12 Weeks after Gastric Bypass

May 12 2010

I had my check-up yesterday and I have lost 46 pounds in 12 weeks. I lost 13 pounds  since my last visit a month ago. Overall, not too bad. I am content. My blood pressure was 100/77 and I wastold this was excellent. I have a few clothes that are size 18 that I can wear and some 22's that I can wear. But all clothing manufacturers are different. I lost a little over 19 inches in 6 week

6 Week Visit after Gastric Bypass

Apr 13 2010

Ok.. I am down 34 pounds in 6 weeks. I can add more foods, but I feel a bit nervous doing so. My doc said that was fine, to go at my own speed and that I will tire of somethings and want to add newones in. 

I will restart my Curves for Women workout this week and hope to keep going at the steady pace I am now. In two weeks, I lost 7 pounds and this seems very good for me. I am not hu

4-6 weeks after Gastric Bypass

Apr 12 2010
Ok.. tomorrow will be six weeks after sugery. I was moved to stage two almost two weeks ago, which consists of white fish, tuna fish (packed in water) deli meat (97% fat free) chicken (tenderloin, baked, grilled or broiled),

I have had canned and fresh salmon. Spices don't do me very good. I can eat really mush brocolli but that is it for vegetables. I still have my omelets, baked p

For the love of food

Jan 28 2010

I truly wish I had less desire for food... but I just love it. I do have my favorites and wonder a year from now how important or intense these cravings will be.

Even though I eat my evening meal now (haven't had the surgery yet.. that is 1 month away), I still want to snack on something before bed. This is frustrating me. Why do I have this love for food? Why couldn't it be: exer

4 weeks before Liver Shrinking Diet

Jan 25 2010
Ok, Feb. 17th is my pre-op appointment and I know I will be told to start the liver shrinking diet then. I hope to do one better and at least replace one of the meals I have a day with the protein shakes/Carnation Instant Breakfast drinks. I got out of the motion I was in and re-intoduced my diet pop's back in and I started with the sweets again. I need to stop both of these immediately. I am

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