Gettin' Fit

I decided that this week I would start taking more intense workout classes in addition to the dance classes at the gym. Today I planned on trying out the turbo kickboxing which is an hour of jumping, kicking and punching. I wasn't sure I would be able to make it through the whole class so as a back up I planned on going to my regular dance class tonight. When I got there, I was anxious because I wasn't sure what to expect and how much I could do. About 45 minutes into the class I realized I was doing it and hadn't even noticed that 45 minutes had passed. I stayed for the whole class and it wasn't nearly as difficult for me as I had thought. As our class was headed out, the next group was on their way in. When I asked a lady what class it was she told me it was a lift class and she encouraged me to join. She showed me what weights to use and even introduced me to the teacher. I hadn't planned on staying but after all that fuss I thought "why not?". Again, I had the option in my head to leave early if I couldn't hang but to my surprise I did it all the way through. As I was driving home, I realized that I am getting fit and I didn't even know it. Tomorrow I plan on doing the kickboxing again followed by yoga. I am so excited that I am getting healthy and feeling good!

Week 9

Original weight: 295
Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 253
Today's weight: 248

Weight loss this week: 5
Total weight loss: 47





I am so happy to have lost 5 pounds and I even ate string cheese this week. It looks like my doctor has no clue about what works and what doesn't. By the way...those jeans are 2 sizes smaller than the ones I wore on the day of surgery!

Dr. Lame Sauce

It's official...my surgeon is an idiot! When I got to his office for my appointment, I showed him my food journal from the last 3 days. After a quick glance, he said that the reason I was not loosing weight was because of string cheese. Of course I told him that is ridiculous and made no sense at all. He claimed that string cheese has 500-600 calories per stick. What?! No, it has 100 calories. Next he told me that if I stopped with the cheese I should see weight loss. Then I said maybe my stomach pouch was stretched out. He said it was too soon for that and even if it was stretched there was nothing he could do because the insurance wouldn't cover the cost. He said the only way the insurance would cover the cost is if there was something anatomically wrong. He then followed that statement with "which there isn't because I didn't do the surgery wrong". He said I was at the low end of normal for weight loss but still within normal range. He told me to exercise harder and eliminate cheese and I should see more weight loss. He also said that maybe I was one of those people who just loose weight slowly. DUH!!! That is why I had the surgery and it is still coming off slowly. I also told him that I was concerned because every time I drink water my stomach cramps. His suggestion was to stop drinking water. OK? Stop drinking water=dehydration. Basically what it all boils down to is that I am on my own for solving this problem. The plan is that I am going to start over...take 2. Monday I am going to start doing the liquid protein diet for a month and then move to soft foods and then to solids. I am going to continue going to the gym 5 days a week and making those work outs even more intense. If in a month, I have not seen better results I am going to request a new doctor for a second opinion. I am disappointed that the weight hasn't melted off but on the brighter side of things at least I am not mentally retarded like my surgeon. It is important for me to remember that the weight is coming off (albeit slowly) and I am getting healthier everyday which is the whole point of this process.

Freak Out Attack

When I told my mom that I hadn't lost any weight this week she was worried and told my to call my doctor. In an effort to pacify my mom, I called my doctor this morning. When I told him that I had stopped loosing weight he said I needed a fill (which is what people who have the lapband get when they stop loosing weight). I told him that I had the gastric bypass surgery unless he did the wrong procedure. He said it was unlikely but possible. I have never had much confidence in this doctor and today was not making it better. Anyway, he said that maybe it was my diet. Nope, I eat small portions of healthy food. He said maybe I was gaining muscle. Not likely since I do mostly cardio. He told me it is NOT common or normal for me to not be loosing weight. At that point the tears came. How could this be happening? I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing and yet my weight loss is slowing. I made an appointment with him on Wednesday in hopes that he will have a solution to this problem. If not, I may need to get a new doctor that can help me. I am super freaked out and very worried. I need this weight loss for my health as well as for my future children. I really, really, really hope this situation will be resolved soon.

Week 8...2 Months

Original weight: 295

Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 253

Today's weight: 253

Weight loss this week: 0

Total weight loss: 42

I can't lie...I am super bummed that I didn't loose weight this week. This is especially true since I worked out really hard 4 days this week. In any case, I am even more motivated to tip the scales in my favor after this week's disappointing results. I know that there is no way that I can't loose weight as long as I am working out and eating right (which I totally am). The only thing I can think of that prevented my weight loss is not drinking enough water. My goal is to increase my water intake, continue eating healthy and go to the gym 4-5 times this week. In an effort to reduce my frustration, I am going to start measuring myself to see if I can see results in inches as well as in pounds.

Night and Day

I was just thinking last night as I was getting ready for bed how normal I feel. I remember right after surgery feeling like things were never going to get better. I couldn't sleep, my butt kept throwing up and I was in constant pain and discomfort. Now that all seems like a distant memory. I have figured out the right portion size to be satisfied without pain, I have a regular sleeping schedule and unless I eat something that I know I shouldn't my butt is just fine. I am on a regular schedule for exercise and my weight loss is pretty consistent with just a few exceptions. I was never sorry that I got the surgery but now I know that it was the right decision. It seems almost natural to eat a cup worth of food and take vitamins daily. Yesterday John and I went to lunch at a bagel place. I knew I couldn't eat a bagel sandwich not even a quarter of one because that much bread is just too much for me. Instead I got a cup of soup and ate John's pickle spear. the lady behind the counter kept asking me if that was all I wanted. Uh, yeah that's all I want. In fact it was so yummy and the perfect size meal that I could hardly contain myself. It felt so natural to go to lunch with my husband and not have to worry about what to eat and how I would feel afterward. It's stuff like this that makes me realize that this was the best decision I have made for me in a long, long, long time. I can't wait until I reach my goal and we can have the ultimate reward...a baby!

Week 7

Here are the results for this week:

Original weight: 295
Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 257
Today's weight: 253

Weight loss this week: 4
Total weight loss: 42

I am so happy to have lost 4 pounds. I went to the gym 3 times this week and (thanks to the dance classes) I had a great time. I am starting to get more comfortable with food and working out. I hope next week is as successful!

Dance Mania

I have found a couple of gyms that have hip hop dance classes at various times. I went last Thursday morning and although I have lost my groove, I had a great time and sweated a lot. I went last night and found it easy to go to the gym knowing that I was not going to have to think about exercise. I feel a bit clumsy but I know it's a good workout and it totally beats the treadmill. I have figured out a schedule for 3 days a week and I hope to see gains with my dance skills as well as weight loss. I am going to have my sister re-teach me how to use the machines so I can start toning more. I have noticed that as I loose this weight I am getting more and more flabby. I know I will have to get a tummy tuck but I want to avoid all other plastic surgery if I can. Thank you to everyone for all the support. I hope next week I have a better report for y'all!

Week 6

Here are the results for this week:

Original weight: 295
Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last week's weight: 257
Today's weight: 257
Weight loss this week: 0
Total weight loss: 38

That's right the total weight loss for this week is a whopping 0! I am so bummed out I can hardly stand it. I plan on not just going to the gym this week but really working hard and I will be extra aware of what I put into my mouth! This can not happen again...I am on a mission!!!