tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19886810077527762072024-02-08T01:02:30.723-05:00This Time I Mean ItCollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07626217800953842022noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988681007752776207.post-31871981215534238132011-09-01T16:18:00.001-04:002011-09-01T16:18:42.374-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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Not sure why I look like I have a black eye in the bottom left one, but I don't...</div>
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Collshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07626217800953842022noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988681007752776207.post-88643642342492118172011-08-30T10:08:00.000-04:002011-08-30T10:08:13.837-04:00One Gym Visit + A Lot of Hurricane Parting =<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A One Pound Gain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's simple math really, and I have no one to blame but myself. I was lazy last week and did not care enough about my goal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, this ass is not going to magically slide into my size 16 GAP jeans - is it now? NO! So, I picked myself back up this morning and promptly dropped myself off onto the treadmill. And how do I feel - GREAT, of course! Ugh, I need to remember how amazing I feel on the mornings that I work out. Oh, and I figured out how to use the machine I was afraid of last week! I am so happy that I did, it's pretty awesome!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My fill is doing good and I made an appointment for next week to get a little tweak as I am still a little hungry in between meals. For instance, this morning I made one scrambled egg and one piece of turkey bacon and ate it while getting ready for work. So, I would say I finished eating around 7:45. Well, now it's 9:40 and my stomach is GROWLING so loud! Like starving growling and I am so hungry. I am going to eat a Zone bar, but I really want to wait it out a little bit or else I'll be eating lunch too early and then that really leads me down a path of unfocused eating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, that's about it kiddos, I will leave you with a few pictures from the last few days....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the calm before the storm, the pictures really don't equate what it actually looked like. It was pretty amazing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the storm the weather has just been fabulous the last couple of days. The nights are even better...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, I am at the same weight as last week, no movement. Which is better than moving up, right? I am starting a strength training program this week and adding that to my cardio. Previously I was doing cardio and then some arm and ab work. However, I really want to focus on the whole body. Today was the first day of the program and it went really well. Oh, except for the one machine that really just freaked the shit out of me. There was of course an incredibly cute, fit guy standing by it and I wasn't quite sure how to work it. So, what did I do - I walked away and skipped the exercise all together, such a wimp. I WILL do it Wednesday, who cares if I look like an idiot. Eventually I will figure it out and maybe look like I know what I'm doing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are the times I really miss having a personal trainer. I get so frazzled because I have no idea how you are supposed to workout. Like there is an order according to the muscle groups and stuff, it confuses me. But I found this great app a few months ago that I have pretty much forgotten about lately. It's called FitnessBuilder and it has a bunch of workouts already created. Looking forward to using this app and really getting a great workout!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am proud to say that I can do 50 push ups now. Girly, modified push ups, but push ups all the same! My right arm was paralyzed when I was born and I went through a lot of therapy and was lucky enough to gain some movement and strength. However, it is still much weaker than the left arm and my mobility is not so great. So, upper arm exercises have always been a challenge for me. Sari, my trainer, was the only person who actually made me use my arm and really worked it. Any other trainers I've had in the past would basically ignore it because they were afraid they would do more damage. For a while she had me doing push ups on the exercise ball, which is much easier but at the time very difficult for me. I really felt a difference in what I could do, she was really changing my body. Then she moved away to Cali, so selfish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She comes back to town every once in a while and I make sure I have a few sessions with her. So, about a month ago she came back and we had three sessions. The last thing she had me do in our final session was 5 sets of 10 modified push ups without the ball. I did the first 10 and basically whined that I would not be able to do that 4 more times. Guess what, I DID! Oh, and then my body fell flat on the mat and I cried!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am happy that I have continued to push myself to do these push ups on my own. The one thing that I have learned is that it's fantastic to have a trainer, but really if you can do it with them - you can do it without them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had an esophagram just to make sure everything is still okay. There have been some pains in my port area over the last couple of months and of course I knew that the band was broke and more surgeries were in my future. Yeah, everything was fine, I was open and needed a fill, but other than that everything was good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since I am so sensitive to fills we did a whopping .1 cc and decided that we would just do smaller fills, but more often. I think this is a good plan, plus it will really help keep me focused on my band, which has been a major problem for me lately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have posted new goals on the "Goals" page up top. Motivation should not be a problem right now, I am going to California in five weeks and my best friend Kate is getting married in November. The goals that I have listed are based on me going to the gym at least three times a week. I have only dropped two sizes since my surgery and I would really love to be in a 16 for California. It's only one size, but I'm not sure if that is too aggressive. It's a motivator though, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<br /></div><div>I have been missing - again. But this time it has really been a LONG time - really ridiculous. I just wanted to send out a little post to say hi and let you know what is going on. I have been floating between 60 and 70 lbs down for the past year - incredibly annoying. I will be <del> dreading</del> celebrating my two year band anniversary in October and really don't have much to show for it. Now, I do know that I have NEVER been able to keep such an incredible amount of weight off for more than six months, so that is good, but it's really hard to focus on that sometimes. Why is it so much easier to be a Negative Nelly than it is just to be thankful for what you have, ugh?</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Along with not blogging, I have not been to see Gaspar or Dr. Ren since March. I really think that between not blogging and not going to the doctor I am screwing myself up. Oh, and btw, not only have I not blogged since the day after my last appointment in March, I have not been reading. I know that I have missed so much in your lives and I am sorry about that. I truly miss you all and I realize now that I really need you all!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>So, I am off to Dr. Ren's office this afternoon and will post again and let you know how everything went.
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<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >When I last posted I informed you all of my crazy work schedule. Well, the schedule is still pretty much the same, but the opportunities that I am gaining are pretty awesome! I am trying to approach the stress in a different way, making it more positive than negative. My company was acquired recently, which is great news, but the crap involved before the deal even went through was enough to kill me. I was basically working 24 hours - my full day and then a chunk of Hong Kong's morning. But, the deal finally went through, yay! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
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<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >As for the band... Basically, I have been bouncing around the same 10 pounds for the last three months. It's pretty frustrating because I always seem to need to get an unfill. But, I am feeling a little better about the whole situation right now. After talking to quite a few wonderful ladies at the NYC brunch on Sunday, I have come to realize I am not the only person with these issues. Just to recap:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1. I am really sensitive to adjustments. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2. I get really tight around my TOM.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >These two issues play major head games with me and my band. I decided that since my TOM was over on Sunday that I would call into Dr. Ren's office on Monday to get right in for a fill. Saw Gaspar on Wednesday and after discussing the situation with him he agreed that I needed a fill. He also agreed that I take it easy on the days that I am tight, kinda suck it up for a day or two before running in to get an unfill. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Much needed fill accomplished. What does a much needed fill equate to for a "sensitive" bandster? Wait for it - .1! Gaspar felt that .1 would be a good start and that if by Monday I feel like I can handle more he will put a little more in. Love him!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I have to be honest, right now I feel like I could use like .5 more, but I will see how this weekend goes. The good??? news is that I was the same weight on their scale as I was back in the early Feb. Good, I guess because I'm not gaining. I am happy with my progress, I don't regret my band - I just hate all the set backs I have had. It seems that after my gall balder surgery I have just been a little lost. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Oh well, the past is the past, right? I can't change it, the only thing I can do is work towards my future sucess with the band. Speaking of which, I wanted to touch base a little on my last post. I had listed out somethings that I thought would help get me back on track, here is the list along with my progress (lack there of)...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><u><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Things to Get Colleen Refocused:</span></b></i></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"></div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Blogging Weekly (Minimum) <span class="Apple-style-span">Yeah, didn't do that.</span></span></li><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Adjustment <span class="Apple-style-span">Did two so far, yay!</span></span></li><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >C25K Program <span class="Apple-style-span">Started, but did not finish, boo.</span></span></li><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >5K April 9th (Yay!) <span class="Apple-style-span">Backed out, boo.</span></span></li><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Trip to Cali <span class="Apple-style-span">Yes, this can motivate me so much! It would be so fun to go there and be in a real size 16 or 14 (if I dare say). I could go to any store really and buy some really awesome clothes!</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; " >I didn't want to ignore the fact that I posted these. I posted them for a reason, to help keep me accountable. However, when ya don't blog, ya don't see this list. Outasight, Outamind....</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; " >
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Oh, and I had one more thing I would like to address. A long time a go, I was very honored to receive the famous GAP jeans that originally belonged to <a href="http://chroniclesfrombandland.blogspot.com/" style="line-height: normal;">Catherine</a>. I wore those babies out, literally. I couldn't even give them to goodwill. Tragic! They were getting really big, but I wasn't really seeing that. So, I guess it was good that they began to deteriorate. I said a few words, pulled myself together and threw them in the trash. This forced me to get a new pair since the stupid Old Navy 16's that <a href="http://kris10-mylapbandjourney.blogspot.com/" style="line-height: normal;">Kristen </a> gave me recently don't fit me yet! Sorry, they are not stupid, just mean. But, once I can pull them over my thighs I will love them, I promise!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; " >Anyway, I went to the mall on Saturday and as I was walking to find someplace that was not LB but that I could fit in I saw GAP. I walked in thinking, maybe, just maybe... Then I got a little freaked out - what were these sizes? The sales girl must have sensed my confusion and asked if she could help me. I told her that I recently lost some weight and that I was not sure I understood the sizes. She became very excited and starting picking out kinds of washes and cuts for me and threw me in the dressing room! I tried on a couple of pairs and they were just like the mean ON jeans I have taunting me at home. But, then - THEN I tried on the "Curvy" cut and they were not mean! They not only went up my thighs, they ZIPPED!!! Here is a picture - I will not be wearing these out, don't worry! I think maybe in a month or so they should fit much better. I mean, just because they zip does not mean you should wear them in public!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; " >
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<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Oh, and the NYC brunch was amazing, as always! But, this one was super amazing, so many people! I finally got to meet my lovely <a href="http://kris10-mylapbandjourney.blogspot.com/">Kristen </a>and <a href="http://betterbanded.blogspot.com/">Nicole</a>! I did not focus enough on taking pictures, but I was luck enough to get one of me and Joey, so here you go...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Okay, so it's not really the job - it's the weight that I have gained. I saw 200.00 this morning on the scale - that is NOT good. Especially because I have been going to the gym three times a week for three weeks now. I don't understand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Really?! Seriously, Colleen?! Of course I understand - I have to be honest here. I am eating whatever I want - whenever I want. This is where the job part comes in. I am slipping back into bad habits because I am so stressed out here. I am eating mindlessly all day long. Another contributing factor to the gain is my current fill level. It has been at least two months since my last adjustment - I think it is time to go in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">My weight goal is 170, which is only 30 lbs away. I would like to reach this goal by September of this year. Dan and I are going to California mid-September. How cool would it be if I were at goal for this trip?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">So, this brings me to a little list that has been running in my head (while scarfing down bad food items)...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><u><i><b>Things to Get Colleen Refocused:</b></i></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Blogging Weekly (Minimum)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Adjustment</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">C25K Program</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">5K April 9th (Yay!)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Trip to Cali</li>
</ul><div>I will have my (.) this week, getting fills during this time is just a big no no for me. My band is way too sensitive and it automatically tightens up this week, so I will have to make an appointment for next week. Which of course is Dan's birthday and I am taking him out to dinner next Thursday. I checked the menu and it looks like there are plenty of soft, mushy foods if I am a little tight.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Lastly, I would like to apologize for my absence over the past month or so. I really do hope that everyone had a great holiday and that 2011 will rock!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I am going to be catching up on blogs this week, I have really missed you all!</div><div><br />
</div><div>**Update** Boo, just called Dr. Ren's office and they are closed for the holiday. Am I the only one who does not have off today!?!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I gained this week and I am not too happy about it. I really have no idea if this has anything to do with the 7 lbs that I lost the week I was too tight. I expected to gain some back since I lost because I wasn't eating or drinking anything for two days, but I thought that would work it's self out the next week. Well now it's carrying over into the following week. That is not good, dude!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been going back to the gym, but I know that twice a week just isn't enough. My goal has been three times a week, but I fall short by a day every week. I need to commit to three times - this is ridiculous. I used to go four times when I had my trainer. So much easier with a trainer, not gonna lie! However, that really is not an excuse, I need to get there by myself. The sad thing is that I have a great gym in my building - I don't have to go outside in the cold to get there - so WTF is my problem, so disgraceful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eating has been a little strange. I went from being too tight and had my period when I got .2 taken out in order to allow me to eat again. However; once my period went bye bye so did a little of the restriction. When he took the .2 out I felt comfortable, but was not able to eat bread or bagels. Right now I am able to eat half a bagel. So, the true question is am I okay with this. I mean, it's about hunger here, not what I can or can't eat. I want to focus on food choices, portion sizes and how long before I am hungry in between meals. Hungry - true hunger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, this is my plan for the next couple of weeks. I really want to see the 180's before the end of this year. That is so do-able, no doubt in my mind - only 4 lbs away right now. I can do this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, I changed my weekly goals to just gym related items. Putting an actual weight loss number on there for each week seems to be too much pressure. Although, I have added the goal regarding reaching the 180's by 12.31.10, and I think it is reasonable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So as I said in my Vlog I was very tight after my fill on Wednesday and was trying to figure out what to do. Thursday morning I woke up and felt much better and was able to get liquids down so I decided to stay at my current level of 6.4 cc's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Things were pretty good until Saturday, I got stuck on everything. Sunday was terrible, I couldn't get liquids down at all. I was dry heaving and sliming all day, so gross. My husband is a Dallas fan and the game wasn't going to be on TV so we were going to go out to watch the game. I told him to still go and have a good time - I was very happy that it worked out that way. I was on the couch all day with a trashcan at my feet - not very attractive! Mostly I just wanted to be left alone so it was nice that he had something to do. By the end of the day I was so thirsty that I was chewing ice and then spitting the liquid out - just to have something cool and refreshing in my mouth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This morning I was able to drink some water, but went straight to the Dr.'s office to get an unfill. The more I get stuck and slime the more damage it could do to my band. Plus I lost 6 lbs according do the scale at their office - since Wednesday! That is not good and I am so hungry! Gaspar and I agreed to take out .2 of the .4 that he put in last week. We both knew that I was very sensitive to fills, but agreed to be a little aggressive last week. We now know that just doesn't work for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hopefully this one will work. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I will be away for a few days so getting another adjustment would be out of the question until next week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I weighed myself at home yesterday morning for the challenge and lost 2 lbs, but when i weighed myself this morning I lost a total of 6 lbs. This is usually how it works for me, I weigh more Sunday morning for the challenges then I do on Monday, my regular weigh in day - bummer! But, I guess it wouldn't be fare to post a 6 lb loss when it was just because I haven't been eating! I keep looking at my total loss after I updated my little badge on the sidebar - 69 lbs down! But, I am trying to be very realistic about next week's numbers - I am sure to go up! The odds just aren't good - I will gain some of the weight back from being too tight this week, Thanksgiving is here and I will be getting my (.) on Wednesday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving here in the states! Gobble, gobble my little turkeys!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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As you can see I accomplished one of my goals - I went to the gym three times this week. I really kick my ass - I felt amazing after each session. However, I did not reach the weight loss goal which was to lose 2 lbs. In fact, I GAINED 1.5 lbs. - WTF? This is so disappointing, but I can't do anything to change it, right? I set the same goals for this week and will see how that goes.<br />
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This weekend was a little challenging food and drink wise. Dan's best friend's father passed away and we went to Bethlehem, PA this past Sunday and Monday for the viewing and funeral. It was more of a celebration of his life - he was 93 and has so many beautiful grandchildren - a blessed life. There was a lot of eating out and drinking with old friends, which was nice, but I am sure contributed to this week's gain.<br />
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My biggest problem right now is that I am not sure if I need a fill or not. I am getting hungry quicker, but I am also getting stuck a lot. There is no consistency with my restriction - Friday night Dan and I made pizza and I ate four slices!! FOUR - I must be fucking crazy! Granted, this was homemade pizza so the slices were pretty small compared to a regular pizza, but still. But, then the next day I couldn't eat my lunch - a grilled chicken wrap. I didn't even attempt the wrap, since I know my band is finicky. I emptied the contents of the wrap out and began to eat the chicken slowly. It took me over an hour and three trips to the bathroom.<br />
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I am really not sure what to do here, do I get a fill or do I really concentrate on proteins and see how that goes? I am just so scared that I am going to see the 200's again and that is just not an option...<br />
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A couple of photos I wanted to share with the group :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">A few weeks ago I went to the Poconos with my friends for a couple of days. The weather was perfect and we had so much fun. We really didn't do much, we drank lots of wine and made fabulous meals together. After all I have been going through with work, it was just what I needed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a little chilly the night we go up there, but it was so nice to sit outside with our wine after being stuck in the car for the drive there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXc_HibBSR08P0suOwsY4Zk4v8nyJobUDRD6BaspmJ-QQCOHG3xnws1jJftmjRe_ip0B3_HW-jtHcxeD9eTqNwIzxdkdfEmKmMZfK8qXGsAtTklXWx6xuQbvWMHsQ_KU85h9PHOXkh6A/s1600/IMG00345-20101023-0122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuXc_HibBSR08P0suOwsY4Zk4v8nyJobUDRD6BaspmJ-QQCOHG3xnws1jJftmjRe_ip0B3_HW-jtHcxeD9eTqNwIzxdkdfEmKmMZfK8qXGsAtTklXWx6xuQbvWMHsQ_KU85h9PHOXkh6A/s320/IMG00345-20101023-0122.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Drinks and dinner at 21 Club a couple of weeks ago...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The drink in my hand is called a "Fig and Honey Old Fashioned" - YUMMY! The bartender was so excited because I was the first person to order it. I told her it was fantastic and she said it was based on the pie she makes for Thanksgiving every year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Us in our room at Hotel Bethlehem this weekend...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Well, it has been a few weeks since my last blog and that does not make me happy. My work life is taking over! So much so that I didn't even post on my one year anniversary, which was October 20th. But, I am human and this is life. I am refraining from posting a big salute to my one year, it is over and done. I have lost over 60 lbs in a year and I am okay with that. <br />
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What I am not okay with is how I have somehow become withdrawn from the blogging world. I am not sure what is going on with my mind lately, but it has to stop. Blogging helps me and it always makes me feel better. As the title states - I miss you all - I really do! I miss your comments, they always make me smile, but most of all I miss having the time to read all of your blogs! I miss knowing what's going on with you all. Well, with the exception of the few people I am friends with on FB of course!<br />
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Is this all because work is crazy or is it something larger? Maybe I feel like a failure. I said maybe! Look, I have never lost this much weight before and even in this little funk I have managed to maintain and not gain. That is awesome! However, I still feel like I should have been down much more by now. <br />
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Also, I still don't have a goal yet. You know, the ultimate goal that you set in the beginning. My surgeon's office (not my current band doctor) never spoke to me about the ultimate goal. I have not had a conversation with my current doctor, Dr. Ren, or even Gaspar, the RN. Maybe I need to make this conversation happen. Maybe I need something specific to push for...<br />
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I feel absolutely fabulous right now, I mean 65 lbs isn't anything to laugh at. But, what is keeping me from being confident in this band and continuing on? I need to have a goal - I think that is my answer. I would love to know what you lovely people think...<br />
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Yeah, this is how I am feeling. I hope I don't look as terrible when people come into my office! I am ready to kill someone, really it's crazy here...<br />
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I seriously can't wait until Friday! I am going to the Poconos with my friends - just the girls! The only thing that sucks is that I have to leave VERY early Friday morning. I really hope I am not in the office too late Thursday!<br />
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I did not post last Monday and this one is going to be very short and defiantly not informative! On top of working crazy hours, I am trying to keep up with all of you fabulous people, but it's difficult. When I glanced at my reader count it said I have over 400 unread - it's only been a week I think! I can't keep up!<br />
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So, last week and this week's weight is the same - holding steady at 196, boo! I will weigh myself on Wednesday morning again since that is officially a year for me. Any chance of me losing 6 lbs by then?!<br />
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I hope you are doing great!<br />
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As I am losing weight I am finding that I like shoes! I want to buy them all! I saw these and just had to have them. They were pumps, how bad could they be? I have a few pairs of pumps that I can wear all day to work or events and not die, but they are super boring. <br />
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I ordered them from DSW and they came yesterday...<br />
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These are not pumps, no way! These are way higher than any pump I have worn, I don't think I can wear these! How do I know when a high heeled shoe fits? They are a 7W which should be good, the back feels good, doesn't slip, but my toes feel squished. I imagine that is just gravity - no matter what size they are my feet are going to push forward, right?<br />
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HELP!! I want to be a real lady and wear big girl shoes but I don't know how! Is this something I can learn?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is the comparison from 10.25.09 to today...</div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will admit, reaching just plain old obese seemed pretty far out of reach for me considering how slow that decrease can be. I have to stop doubting myself, I can do these things, I really can! I went from a starting BMI of 47.55 (260 lbs) to a 36.12 (197.5 lbs) as of today's weigh in! That amazes me, total amazes me. This is by far the most suspenseful weight loss attempt ever for me, I am so grateful! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am down 1.5 lbs this week, which is good, but I really need to punch it up this month! October 20th will be one year since my surgery. I would like to be down 70, that's 7.5 lbs in two weeks, that seems a little much, but we shall see...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to update my progress pictures when I reached 199, but my camera has been having some issues. I should be getting my new battery today, so hopefully Dan can take my pics tonight. I will post them as soon as I have 'em.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a good Monday all! </span><br />
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So, other than not being able to bond with all of you - I don't regret a minute of this past weekend - not even the gain of a pound! It was for a good cause - my marriage, which has been a little neglected due to my insane work schedule. With last minute travel plans to be made we didn't have much to pick from so we decided to make it a staycation.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">There is this incredible market/cafe'/restaurant thingy here in NYC called <a href="http://www.newyork.eataly.it/">Eataly</a>. It is one block from my office and Dan and I have been there several times since it opened a couple of weeks ago. We decided to go all out and make a killer meal on Friday night, which was our actual anniversary. So, Monday we went and scoped it out to get inspired, while of course ordering some delicious treats and wine as we moved along. We were definitely inspired so on Thursday Dan returned to purchase the goodies for our dinner. Everything we used was from Eataly and well worth the pretty penny we spent!<br />
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Warning - lots of food porn! You may wonder where the pics of me and Dan are... I never took any pictures of us!!!! Friday we were just hanging out and my face was pretty red from all the cooking, eating and drinking! It was hot in that kitchen! Saturday was insane! As usual the weekend trains are a hot mess - and I mean HOT! They do construction on the weekends and the train was running every half hour, so I was rushing around like a maniac. We wanted to have enough time to get a few drinks before the ballet. I finished my makeup and hair on the train! I had to keep fixing my makeup because it was hot and we were running! I do wish I had a picture of me in that dress, though!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">First course was a bruschetta that I made from diced heirloom tomatoes, red onions and garlic. Then I sliced (chiffonade) the beautiful, fresh basil, mixed everything together with some amazing olive oil, salt and pepper. We put some of the olive oil on a few thick, rustic pieces of freshly made olive bread and threw them on the grill. Once grilled to perfection we topped it with the bruschetta mixture, yummy! I forgot to take a picture of this one, but it was gorgeous!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Grilled octopus salad was next. Dan actually bought a whole octopus, which the gentleman at the counter was nice enough to remove the beak for us. Dan basically did all the prep work on this one while I was out getting my pedi and mani, so I missed the whole process. By the time I got to see the octopus it was cleaned, skinned and put on skewers for the grill. After it was grilled we put it over a frisee salad with roasted red peppers and fresh shaved percino. Dan made a wonderfully fresh lemon vinaigrette to top it off with. Here is a picture...</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">We enjoyed these two lovely dishes outside by the fire pit with some amazing white wine. It was such a beautiful night!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Then we moved back up to our apartment for the rest of the feast! The next goodie was actually inspired by a little snack I had at Eataly. Mushrooms with polenta "crackers". This is a picture of Eataly's - so heavenly!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> At home I tried to recreate this and made an earthy combination of shiitake, oyster and porcini mushrooms sautéed in butter, olive oil and shallots. Once everything was crispy and started to stick to the pan I deglazed it with some of the killer red wine we were drinking. I wasn't feeling ambitious enough to attempt the polenta crackers so we bought these little blue cheese biscuit/cookie thingys. I toped the mushrooms with some fresh sage that was sautéed in butter until just crispy and then put the lovely mixture over the cookies. Not a great picture, but it was so good!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">For the main course we made lamb chops and roasted veggies. The veggies pretty much took the longest so they were roasting in the oven while we were enjoying our little plates of heaven! We had baby brussels sprouts, gorgeous French breakfast radishes, baby carrots and fingerling potatoes, which we drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. Here is the finished product...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">This is a picture of Dan's plate - he was so impatient with the picture that he didn't let me officially "plate" it and make it look pretty! It really doesn't do it justice...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">So, there you have it! A wonderful feast with an equally wonderful guy! Saturday night we went to the NYC Ballet, so amazing! I was so happy to be able to wear one of my pretty dresses that I bought for my cruise back in April. I never wore it on the cruise - it was a little too tight but my friends said it looked good. I just wasn't comfortable in it. But Saturday was another story - I didn't want to take it off! After the show we were trying to figure out what to do. We were so excited to be back in our old neighborhood (Upper West Side), there were so many choices! We decided to go to <a href="http://www.landmarc-restaurant.com/index.php">Landmarc</a>, one of our favorites! As usual we ordered the Smoked Mozzarella & Ricotta Fritters, amazing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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Though I was very happy to receive everyone's advice regarding my recent downfall - I did not follow it. <br />
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Stretch of the truth - I was unable to get a fill on Monday the 20th due to work schedule conflicts. While this is indeed true...<br />
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Honesty - My six year wedding anniversary was on Friday and my husband and I planned a really nice "staycation" that involved incredible food events....<br />
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Well, for punishment I gained an additional pound. Once again, I will take it - through out this gall bladder removal process I only gained two pounds. I am okay with that.<br />
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Why am I okay with it - I am back now and ready to move forward. I got a big girl fill yesterday and went back to the gym this morning! It feels so good to feel banded once again!<br />
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New post with pics from this weekend to come!<br />
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I stepped on the scale yesterday morning for my Monday weigh in and found out that Gilly's verification word on her comment last post was correct. Noloos! But, I only gained a pound. Only one pound, wow! All that worrying for nothing, I am still in the 100's and that is really all I was worried about.<br />
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I went to Target Sunday for a few things and got a really cute sweater and some camis. Oh, and a belt! I have never worn a belt! Anyway, here is what I am wearing today - and I must say - I likey!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">So, that is about all I have to report right now. I am just holding out for my fill on the 20th, ugh! I hope everyone is having a good week thus far! I am going to work on catching up on blogs today, things have been a bit crazy at work...<br />
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Ooohhh, one more thing! I wanted to give a shout out to <a href="http://lisetheloser.com/">Lise </a>who is back in the blogging world! I was lucky enough to catch her blog right at the hight of her success, but then she kinda went silent. I am so happy that she is back and wanted to make sure you guys check out her blog. She has had to have band replaced and is kinda starting over. Wishing you well, Lise! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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My best friend's mother has been in ICU for two weeks now and I went home this past weekend to visit. I saw her three times and each time she was improving. I am extremely close with the family and it breaks my heart to see this happen to such an amazing group of people. In fact, I am actually closer to her family than my own! Today they took her tube out and she is breathing on her own, this is great news. However; she still has quite a ways to go, with two surgeries in the near future.<br />
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Work is absolutely insane, INSANE! I can't seem to catch up on anything and everyone wants their shit like yesterday! I am only one person, right?!<br />
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I just feel like a failure right now. My eating has gone to shit, I think I injured myself this weekend lifting things - I am not supposed to lift anything for like four weeks. Which means my exercise is pretty much non-existent right now. Worst of all - I did not weigh myself on Monday - the SHAME! I chose to do this - good or bad. I chose to commit to tracking everything, no matter what. I am just so terrified to see the 200's again - which is inevitable at this point.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finally hit 60 lbs down and now am in the world of the 100's! In the tittle I say "For Now", what do I mean by that? Well, this gall bladder surgery is really holding me back when it comes to working out. The doc told me 4-6 weeks before I can do any lifting - not even 3 pounders! I miss my trainer terribly and can't wait to go back. We have planned to begin working out together again in October - at the latest. I think next week I will begin working on my cardio circuits. Right now my abdomen and belly button area are really sore. I think walking up the 57 subway steps every morning is enough for this week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I weighted myself yesterday morning and I was happy to finally see 199.5! So amazing, I really hope this surgery doesn't result in a huge gain. I went to Dr. Ren's office on Friday and got an unfill, they took out 2 cc's since I only had 6 cc's in there. I have an appointment next Monday for post-op follow up and they are planning on putting in 1 cc at that time. I am pretty sensitive to big girl fills so the remaining cc might be split into two .5 fills to avoid any problems. I am happy with this and very happy they didn't completely unfil me! Um, fellow NYU peoples - there was a guy - not Gasper - who did my unfill and he was TERRIBLE! He hurt me so much, I actually felt the entire port move! I have a big bruise from this, not a fan. He is a skinny guy with glasses, I don't remember his name. He had to feel around quite a bit to even find the port, Gasper and Ren usually get right in...<br />
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Also, sending out best wishes and thoughts to <a href="http://thinspiration4me.blogspot.com/">http://thinspiration4me.blogspot.com/</a> for her gall bladder surgery which is scheduled for tomorrow! Best of luck lady!<br />
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Other than that, it was pretty low key due to my gall bladder issues. Unfortunaltey last night I had an even worst attack and was up all night with terrible pain. Eventually I decided to take two percocets around 2 am to at least let me sleep. There was no way I was going to the ER again - this time they would take the gall bladder out for sure! I am really set on having my surgeon complete the procedure, just one more week and this will be done. I do have to be extremely careful for the rest of this week, because I can not have another attack - I am not to be taking anything other than Extra Strength Tylenol since my surgery is so close due to thinning of the blood. I will let them know on Friday that I took them just in case they have any concerns.<br />
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I have an appointment for Friday to be completely emptied, ugh. I am a little nervous about this - does this mean that I have to start all over again? Like, while they are in there and everything is done - will they put what they took out back in or will I have to get like 3 cc's and then build back up?<br />
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No sign of 199, but I don't really care. Isn't that strange? I don't feel like I am focused on my band right now. Especially after hearing that I will be wide open on Friday for who knows how long. I think a part of me thinks that if I had made it to 199 today, I might not have counted it. I think there is a chance that I could gain a little during the time that I am getting back to restriction. Just the though of gaining makes me sad - even if it is a little...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have decided to post a picture of a happy little puppy in honor of </span><a href="http://lifeasiknowitsc.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">! My picture of the saddest little puppy in my last post was very upsetting, I know!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am back to losing again, yay, and am only 3.5 lbs from the 199 mark. I am determined to have this happen by next Monday's weigh in as my birthday is Saturday and that was my original goal. I should be able to accomplish this.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have updated my blog a little bit and wanted to share the changes with you all. I now have my progress information listed on a separate page at the top of my blog. I have also added my progress pictures to another page as well. Feel free to check them out, I am pretty happy with the results.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The gallbladder is still here and has seemed to have calmed down a little bit over the past couple of days. Thanks so much for everyone's kind words last week! I know that was a a downer of a post. Two more weeks and it will be out, I can't wait to get it over with. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I mentioned, my birthday is Saturday and because of this whole gallbladder issue I have decided to cancel my plans for the weekend. Dan and I were going to </span><a href="http://www.musikfest.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Musikfest</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> in his hometown of Bethlehem, PA. We haven't gone in years and I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately I don't want to chance having another gallbladder attack and I would be forced to eat out all weekend. "Forced", I mean that is the fun of the fest - hearing great music and sampling great food and beer. Too much fun could end bad for me at this point. Oh well, it's not like 31 is a significant age to acknowledge anyway! We decided that we would combine my birthday with a trip in the fall for our anniversary. Somewhere with lots of foliage and of course spa treatments!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I gained a pound last week - this doesn't happen often, but when it does - IT SUCKS! The worst part is that I didn't take it off this week - it's still there. Booooooo! I was only 5 lbs away from 199 - now I am 6 away, yuck...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However, I do have some good news to report - I did my measurements Saturday nd I have lost a total of 26 inches - that's good right? I don't know really what the average should be for inches, but it sounds good to me. I want to post progress pics sometime this week, too...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Onto the subject of my angry gallbladder: I had an endoscopy yesterday because Dr. Ren can look at my band and make sure everything is okay. She seem to be a little concerned about why my band is so sensitive to fills. The place I went to will send the results back to her sometime this week - I hope. The doctor who completed the procedure did tell me that I have damage on my esophagus from acid and that I need to go back on the acid reflux meds. Great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am in desperate need of a fill right now. It's so strange how quickly things change, just a little over a week ago I saw Gasper and we both agreed I was at a good restriction level! Well, let me tell you - things have changed! I can eat a whole wrap sandwich - wrap and all! I can also eat a turkey sandwich from Lenny's - if you are from NYC you know how big their sandwiches are. It's on toasted whole wheat bread, not a roll, but still. Crazy! And I know that just because I CAN doesn't mean that I SHOULD - but I DO. I SUCK. I can't get in to see Dr. Ren until they have the results of the endoscopy, UGH...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That is all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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