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scoman187 · 01-24-2009, 07:58 PM

Awesome Dawnelle! Totally awesome! It does feel good doesnt it? Makes all our hard work up to this point worth it.

Dawnelle · 01-25-2009, 08:36 PM

Ok so today was one of the best days in my life, I finally am able to wear my favorite capris that I have not been able to wear in 2 years. The last time I put them on I had to literally jump up and down to get them on then lay on the bed to zip them, they were so uncomfortable that I almost threw them away. All my clothes are so big on me right now that I dug deep in the closet and found those fav capris, put them on with such ease and zipped them up and OMG they not only fit but were BAGGY

. Then as I put my top on I realized that it was one I havent worn in some time that I actually had to pull to stretch out everytime I put it on, only this time I did not have to pull it. It fit perfectly. I can not believe it.
I stepped on the scale and looked down, realizing that this is the first time in so many years that I actually seen the girls and not the stomach. I can not believ it I now dont see the tummy hanging past the girls all I see is girls.......
And last but not least this really excited me today, I walked the treadmill today fr 30 minute and a 4.0 pace with a 4.5 incline and was not so out of breath that I could not talk, then I was able to ride the stationary bike for 15 minutes, and I did the hand weights to strengthen up these flabby arm. I walked the 1/2 mile home from the gym, and feel fantastic.
In 5 weeks I have lost 34 pound, and can see that my life IS actually getting better.
The pain in my back is almost none existant, the ankle pain is still there but not as intense, it still swells up like a balloon during the day but now thw swelling relieves itself through the night.
I can now see that my decision was the best decision I have ever made in my life. I am so excited and can not wait to go see my surgeon on Tuesday so she can see the progress.
I have to take all of my scrubs in tomorrow and turn them in to the hospital and now get the next size smaller. What a life!!!!!!!!!

LIFE IS TERRIFIC..........

Dawnelle · 01-25-2009, 08:38 PM

scoman, YES it does feel terrific, I am amazed.
You and I are almost the same age and to know that we both are doing something to improve our lives is an amazing thing

scoman187 · 01-25-2009, 09:06 PM

It sure does.I bought 2x dress shirts last evening for work. I havent worn 2x shirts or 44 pants since.....idk...the 80s? Its a great thing. Hold on to this time for when you hit a stall.It will keep you going.

I hit mine at 6 weeks.Everyone is different.The past goals that I had met kept me motivated.

Dawnelle · 01-31-2009, 05:07 PM

Today is not too good of a day but I still need to remember no matter how stressed my life gets I can not return to my old days of not eating, or eating too much. With everything going on with my granma dying I need to remember I still have to remain helathy and continue on my eating schedule. I think I hav ehit the first platuea it does not appear that I have lost anything this week, but I also was unable to get to the gym like usual. So I am hoping to get back on track as of today I will get to the gym tonight and stay on my eating schedule so maybe next week things will change..... We will see if not I will have to tweak my food and my work out.
Oh well we will see. What kind of plateaus have others hit........

Dawnelle · 01-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Scoman, it is great that the shirts and pants you are in are smaller, these are the times to hold dear to our hearts so we can get throught he tougher times, yes I do agree. You give me so much hope........

scoman187 · 01-31-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawnelle

Today is not too good of a day but I still need to remember no matter how stressed my life gets I can not return to my old days of not eating, or eating too much. With everything going on with my granma dying I need to remember I still have to remain helathy and continue on my eating schedule. I think I hav ehit the first platuea it does not appear that I have lost anything this week, but I also was unable to get to the gym like usual. So I am hoping to get back on track as of today I will get to the gym tonight and stay on my eating schedule so maybe next week things will change..... We will see if not I will have to tweak my food and my work out.
Oh well we will see. What kind of plateaus have others hit........

I think your grandma would be proud of the courage you have shown doing the WLS. The ones that love us want us happy and healthy. When times get hard,grandma will be watching and oh so proud of her grandbaby. The happier you are the happier the people in your life are.I truly believe that.
Plateaus come n go.Ive hit a couple.I upped my protein and water intake and it broke 2 days later. Best wishes to you...Sco

Dawnelle · 02-06-2009, 10:56 AM

Well I am down over 46 pounds now, I feel terrific physically, but am dealing with the emotional trauma of loosing my most fabulous and motivating gramma, she was my mentor my inspiration, she knew me better than I knew myself, she has been my rock all my life. Now she is gone. I am trying to remember to eat still and take care of my self because I know that would be what she would tell me, it still is hard. Flew to Utah yesterday to be with my parent through this difficult time. I will be here until Monday and then I will return home.
I felt so great looking at the scale and seeing 232.6, wow amazing that in 6 weeks I could loose that much weight, it seems to be melting off all over not just in the stomach area, I notice it the most in my thighs, my hubby he said he sees it in my back side and hips, and my mom she said she can see it in my face and arm, Funny how everyone sees it in different places. Oh well I dont care how you see it as long as you see it.
Because of nerves and stress can really only stand the fluid, so drinking my protien shakes and water, I am trying my food but tummy does not like it. Will have to make do until the grief subsides and my body settles down.
Starting to like myself again, not quite to the love my self but I kinda like myself agin so that is a terrific feeling.
Will update more later once I return home.
HHHHMMMMMMMMM what will it feel like whe I am finally under 200 pounds?

Vikkator · 02-06-2009, 01:39 PM

Dawnelle, I'm so glad you finally got to have your surgery. Wow, what an ordeal! Anyway, great job. And you will feel awesome when you get to 'Onederland'. I had my surgery 11/4. I lost a lot of weight at first but am in a 3-week stall. Don't let the plateaus and stalls discourage you. I've just started working out more and know I'll start losing again. I just keep thinking that no way would I have lost this kind of weight on any other weightloss program. That's what keeps me focused and happy.

I enjoyed your story. Thanks for sharing.

Dawnelle · 02-06-2009, 09:59 PM

Thanks Vicky... Thankfully no real stalls since the surgery. I am thankful every day the I was able to have the surgery so I can once and finally get healthy. I will not ever take my health for granted again.