Yay! The sweetest NP Frank took out .6 ccs, and now I am comfortably rockin 5.9. A good number, and a BETTER Feeling!
Thanks for your well wishes!
xoxox
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Unfill Today, Please
So, to all of you out there who thinks tighter is better, well, um.... IT ISN'T! Tight is good, necessary, and absolutely wonderful for both appetite de-stimulation, and portion control. Too tight just sucks.
I haven't been able to keep anything down, and my head hunger is very bad. This morning while after brushing my teeth I took a tiny sip of water, and up it came. Waah!
The good news, and it's sick to think this way, I know, is that I lost three pounds since yesterday! The goal now is to keep that off and begin losing again big time, even after my scheduled unfill today. I hope they just take out .5 cc and not the whole 6.5 cc's, but I guess we will play it by ear.
It is truly sad when you cannot even enjoy a glass of water (or even a few sips) without pb'ing. I was going to take some Advil, as Roo had suggested, to reduce the swelling, but I was afraid that I wouldn't get the liquid gel capsule down. I am going to focus on sipping and hope that I can get some liquids in today before my 4pm appt. I would hate to get dehydrated.
Okay, off to the salt mines!
xoxox
A
I haven't been able to keep anything down, and my head hunger is very bad. This morning while after brushing my teeth I took a tiny sip of water, and up it came. Waah!
The good news, and it's sick to think this way, I know, is that I lost three pounds since yesterday! The goal now is to keep that off and begin losing again big time, even after my scheduled unfill today. I hope they just take out .5 cc and not the whole 6.5 cc's, but I guess we will play it by ear.
It is truly sad when you cannot even enjoy a glass of water (or even a few sips) without pb'ing. I was going to take some Advil, as Roo had suggested, to reduce the swelling, but I was afraid that I wouldn't get the liquid gel capsule down. I am going to focus on sipping and hope that I can get some liquids in today before my 4pm appt. I would hate to get dehydrated.
Okay, off to the salt mines!
xoxox
A
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Low, and New Loss!!
So, first the good news:
- I am at my low weight in many years, and feel the 200s upon me any minute
- I am not hungry at all
Now, the bad news:
- I can barely drink anything- I have just finished my protien shake from this morning, and am about a third of my way through my morning coffee
- I have PB'd water a few times already
- MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT! I HAVE VERY THICK HAIR, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IT THAT WAY!
So, I got this fill yesterday. I am now at 6.5cc in a 10cc band. I really feel it. I am on liquids until tomorrow, and then mushies again, so I am hoping the tightness subsides somewhat. I don't think being this tight is being in the green zone (in fact, In know it's the red zone), but I am hoping I am a little swollen and it will mellow out by mushies tomorrow. I think I need to give it a couple of days, and if I can't drink water tomorrow, never mind yogurt, I will get a little unfill. I am really hoping I do not have to, and that things will be better soon.
My hair. Yes, it's falling out! HELP! I know this has happened to some of you out there- it just started with me- is there any mitigation strategy I can implement??? I have re-started my vitamins and protien shakes, and will up the protien some more. Is there a supplement that works? Biotin??
Back to work!
xoxox
A
- I am at my low weight in many years, and feel the 200s upon me any minute
- I am not hungry at all
Now, the bad news:
- I can barely drink anything- I have just finished my protien shake from this morning, and am about a third of my way through my morning coffee
- I have PB'd water a few times already
- MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT! I HAVE VERY THICK HAIR, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IT THAT WAY!
So, I got this fill yesterday. I am now at 6.5cc in a 10cc band. I really feel it. I am on liquids until tomorrow, and then mushies again, so I am hoping the tightness subsides somewhat. I don't think being this tight is being in the green zone (in fact, In know it's the red zone), but I am hoping I am a little swollen and it will mellow out by mushies tomorrow. I think I need to give it a couple of days, and if I can't drink water tomorrow, never mind yogurt, I will get a little unfill. I am really hoping I do not have to, and that things will be better soon.
My hair. Yes, it's falling out! HELP! I know this has happened to some of you out there- it just started with me- is there any mitigation strategy I can implement??? I have re-started my vitamins and protien shakes, and will up the protien some more. Is there a supplement that works? Biotin??
Back to work!
xoxox
A
Monday, January 3, 2011
Hello and Happy New Year!
Hello Friends!
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had as much fun as I did during this glorious holiday season! My family was in from Maine, and we all got together several times during the week. I ate, drank and was very Merry! The good news is that I lost 5 lbs this month, the bad news is that I ONLY lost 5 lbs this month!
I did have fun though, and that's what I am going to focus on as I sip my soup, protein shake and tea for the next two days, and then eat my yogurt, cottage cheese and pudding for the next two days. That's right! You guessed it! I had a fill today! I had a 1.0 cc fill, which brings me to 6.5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I was assured that I did fine, and that the third fill is usually the charm. I have to say that I am siiiiiippppiiiinnnnngggg sssslllloooowwwwlllllyyyyyy and I do feel a restriction. I can't imagine being hungry EVER.
That being said, onto other things. New Year's Resolutions. I don't make them anymore. I used to make them. I would vow that this would be the year I would lose the weight. Every year. It was right up there with my birthday wish that I lose the weight. Well, resolutions and wishes aside, I feel empowered by my band, and the choices I have made. I can't believe I did it. I mean, I am so happy that I did, and 44 ish pounds is nothing to sneeze at, but I actually pulled the trigger and did it. I don't need resolutions or wishes for my weight anymore. I feel like it's something I have control of.
Whew.
Now I can focus on wishing for a BMW for my next birthday.
xoxoox
A
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had as much fun as I did during this glorious holiday season! My family was in from Maine, and we all got together several times during the week. I ate, drank and was very Merry! The good news is that I lost 5 lbs this month, the bad news is that I ONLY lost 5 lbs this month!
I did have fun though, and that's what I am going to focus on as I sip my soup, protein shake and tea for the next two days, and then eat my yogurt, cottage cheese and pudding for the next two days. That's right! You guessed it! I had a fill today! I had a 1.0 cc fill, which brings me to 6.5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I was assured that I did fine, and that the third fill is usually the charm. I have to say that I am siiiiiippppiiiinnnnngggg sssslllloooowwwwlllllyyyyyy and I do feel a restriction. I can't imagine being hungry EVER.
That being said, onto other things. New Year's Resolutions. I don't make them anymore. I used to make them. I would vow that this would be the year I would lose the weight. Every year. It was right up there with my birthday wish that I lose the weight. Well, resolutions and wishes aside, I feel empowered by my band, and the choices I have made. I can't believe I did it. I mean, I am so happy that I did, and 44 ish pounds is nothing to sneeze at, but I actually pulled the trigger and did it. I don't need resolutions or wishes for my weight anymore. I feel like it's something I have control of.
Whew.
Now I can focus on wishing for a BMW for my next birthday.
xoxoox
A
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Here's wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and continued success in the New Year! To those who don't celebrate, have a nice long weekend!!
xoxox
A
xoxox
A
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
It's Been A While
Since I posted.... not sure why I am reading and commenting and not posting, maybe I am in a rut? Work has been busy, so there's that old excuse, or the holidays, which are busy too.
I am gaining and losing the same two pounds lately- very frustrating! I am down forty so far, which is awesome, but I want that last eight pounds gone before the new year! Need to re-double my efforts, and watch the portions, I suspect. Also, water seems to be eluding me as well. I need to drink more water! It's often a matter of having it in front of me, especially at work, where I can get immersed in something or other, and only drink a few cups of water.
I missed my fill appointment- need to reschedule that as well. I am due back on 1/3, so I may wait until then. I have been pbing a little, and eating more than a cup at a time- very confusing! It often depends on the time of day, and what the food item is. I still need to pay closer attention, and make better decisions. Isn't that always the way??
I am still here, reading your blogs, and rooting for all of you!
All my love during this holiday season to you and your families.
xoxoxox
Annie
I am gaining and losing the same two pounds lately- very frustrating! I am down forty so far, which is awesome, but I want that last eight pounds gone before the new year! Need to re-double my efforts, and watch the portions, I suspect. Also, water seems to be eluding me as well. I need to drink more water! It's often a matter of having it in front of me, especially at work, where I can get immersed in something or other, and only drink a few cups of water.
I missed my fill appointment- need to reschedule that as well. I am due back on 1/3, so I may wait until then. I have been pbing a little, and eating more than a cup at a time- very confusing! It often depends on the time of day, and what the food item is. I still need to pay closer attention, and make better decisions. Isn't that always the way??
I am still here, reading your blogs, and rooting for all of you!
All my love during this holiday season to you and your families.
xoxoxox
Annie
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Big 40!
That's right! Today I officially hit the big 40 in my weight loss journey! More good news is that the fridge is fixed!
What a wonderful day!
xoxoxox
A
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