~New Video~ 5 Week Post-Op

I had my 5 week post-op appointment today and it went very well. She said I am doing very well and she was very pleased with my food/liquid journals, my weight loss and my overall progress. She is so nice and before I knew it, an hour had passed by. I have some different vitamins I am going to go buy and I am so happy that I get to take my meds "normally" now without having to crush, open, etc... them. YAY!! That'll cut down on so much time, especially in the morning! I am off all restrictions and can eat whatever (wisely), meet with a personal trainer, drink more frequently than every 15 mins, etc...
I am really excited to be in this phase! I meet with her again in July for my 3 month check. 

HERE is the link to my latest video!

Below are pictures from today (5 weeks out).



Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 252lb
Loss for the week = 5lb
Total loss = 50lb (INSANITY!!)

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~New Video~ Personal Trainer & Questions

Hey guys! Here is a new video I posted today about personal training and I really need some feedback from someone who is further along in their journey than I am. 

Watch it HERE

Thank you!!!

Have a fantastic weekend and a happy Memorial day! 

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~New Video~ 4 Week (1 month) Post-Op Update and PHOTOS!!

Hey everyone! My 4 week (1 month) post-op update video is now up - you can view it here!!

I hope everyone is doing well and thanks for all your support. I am also posting comparison pictures below as well as the latest scale numbers. 

Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 257lb
Loss for the week = 8lb
Total loss = 44lb (month 1)


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~New Video~ Saturday Chit-Chat and Questions

Happy Saturday! Here's my latest video -

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes & Questions

See you on Tuesday for my 1 month post-op update!

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~New Video~ 3 Week Post-Op Update

Hey there! Well, today marks 3 weeks since I had VSG surgery and is the day I get to begin pureed foods!!! The past month on a liquid diet has been tough, but I survived! I had my first pureed food for dinner and it included: 2T of refried beans with a little cheese melted on top along with 1T of green beans and it was all delicious!!! 
I had a 7 pound weight loss this past week which is exciting. My incisions are healing up nicely and you can barely see them at this point. 
Nothing else new really to report. It was a pretty smooth week. Below is a link to my latest update video which includes a lot of info. 

Thank you all for the endless support that you've shown!!

Week 3 Update Video


Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 265lb
     Total Loss = 37


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~New Video~ 2 Week Post-Op Update

The past 2 weeks have been a challenge; not a challenge in terms of recovery, pain or discomfort, but more a mental challenge. Maybe it's because I have been on a liquid only diet for the past 3 weeks and have 1 more week to go with it, but I crave eating and CHEWING!! There are so many things I crave. I know it has a lot to do with head hunger, but I know that some of it is authentic hunger. I guess that's the purpose of WLS; you crave, you take 3 bites and you're satisfied! Bonus! 
They really mean it when you're going through all the pre-op things and they tell you to be mentally prepared for the "hunger" afterward. I know (and have been told) that it gets easier once you are putting actual food into your body, which makes sense. I know that this is the toughest challenge post-op and that I will get through it and am already loving the results thus far. 

While shopping today, I decided to try on an XL (it's been a while since I have even looked at an XL) tank top HEHE  I actually thought I looked pretty good, but I think another 10-15 pounds and I will be ready to rock one of those! All in due time. 

I was going through some old medical records this past weekend and could track my weight from the present back to 2001. I am 4 pounds lighter than I was then and that made me smile. I remember being comfortable with my weight then. 


2 Week Post-Op Video




Highest Weight = 321lb
Start Weight = 302lb
Surgery Weight = 292lb
Current Weight = 272lb
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I can't believe I am actually putting this picture up here!! UGH!!  LOL

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