Ummm...Tuesday Weigh In?

Starting weight: 261 lbs
Surgery day: 234.4 lbs

Last weigh in: 188 lbs
Todays weight: 185 lbs

-3 lb loss

-49.4 lb loss since surgery
-76 lb loss overall


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HOLY COW!!! I know a lot of my losses are from stress....but I will take it!!!! I had to do a double take this morning when the scale said 185. I CAN'T believe i'm this close to my goal.... I really can't. I barely recognize myself when I look in the mirror. 

I went to the Ole'Navy the other day to get some more yogas because mine were gettng a little tattered. I thought the larges were only baggy because I had worn them so much... NOPE they were baggy because they were too big!! Yes my friends.. I am the proud owner of size MEDIUM yogas...and I must say they look frikken awesome!!

I'm hoping to get a progress post done tonight since i'm at the house (exhubs is out of town so i'm holding down the fort with the girls)

Love you my little cupcakes! :)

Friday Weigh In!!!

Starting weight: 261 lbs
Surgery day: 234.4 lbs

Last weigh in: 189.1 lbs
Todays weight: 188 lbs

-1.1 lb loss

-46.4 lb loss since surgery
-73 lb loss overall


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I just keep chugging! Even if this is all stress related weight loss you bet ur ass I'll take it!!! 
It's been a verrryyy lonnggg, stressful week and I am looking forward to just RELAXING!!! (and maybe getting some sleep!)

I wish I could stay and chat but I must get ready for work and get the girlios ready to go!! Tata for now my little cupcakes! :)

This has been a day by day struggle..but this is how i've been trying to live everyday...

Weigh In!!

Starting weight: 261 lbs
Surgery day: 234.4 lbs

Last weigh in: 193.6 lbs
Todays weight: 189.1 lbs

-4.5 lb loss

-45.3 lb loss since surgery
-71.9 lb loss overall


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I know I know, It's not Friday... but I'm getting my weigh in's when I can since I'm kinda homeless right now!! lol 

I have to say Thank You... seriously... to all of you. Your comments and messages after my last post REALLY mean a lot to me. This is hard... it sux... But it will get better and life will settle down...and it will be great. I have to give a HUGE shout out to one of my bandy besties Michelle... LOVE YOU GIRL!!! Your words have meant the world to me!!! 
This all just goes to show that you really never know what's going on in someones life by the outside. I promise one day I will talk about this more and describe the hurt I feel but now is not that time. I really have a family here in blogland, even when I'm MIA for a while I know you guys are still thinking about me and just waiting for me to check in.. that means soooo much to me. 

I have to admit... through all this I have let the stress get the best of me... Don't be fooled by my big losses, it really must be because of stress because I'm not eating good right now. It's probably because my band doesn't like this stress and only allows me to eat a few bites at a time before I feel the pressure in my chest. I don't really have a "home" right now so I don't get to eat many home cooked meals which SUCKS because I love to cook. I haven't really had the time/place to exercise either. 

I'm starting to notice a lot of loose skin... I can't wait to start hitting it hard at the gym and try to tone some of this up... 

I'm also looking forward to my next monthly update since I missed the last one... I'm excited to measure again and see what's up in that arena. 

Sorry this seems so scattered but tis' my life right now!!! 

Thank you all again sooooo much it's so awesome to know that you all are there for me even when i'm not here that much. It makes my day to see all your comments... that you haven't forgotten about me!! 

Here is a pic of me today, I had a great day...really..don't know what it was...it was just a great day (I think seeing 189 on the scale helped a smidge lol)

TTT---- Big Update Edition

Holy balls it's been a while since I did one of these things! Thanks to the ever beautiful, wonderfully sarcastic, glowing and expecting Laura Belle from Beer, Dogs, and Getting Healthier. I have been MIA for a while so I hope this helps you understand why. I think i'm ready to share.

1. Life has been crazy...like real cray cray. I haven't really had access to a computer a lot because I haven't been staying at home a lot.

2. Home, I say home... but I don't really have a home right now.

3. You have probably connected the dots already but if you haven't.... Me and The Hubs are becoming "Me and The Ex Hubs" There... I said it... I guess that makes it real. I'm not going to bash him... I loved him... A lot... for a long time. Maybe in the future I will go into more detail when things aren't so fresh for everyone involved. I don't want to hurt anyone. I'm the one who decided to do it, however as time goes by things keep coming out that make me realize it was for the best. I think the hardest thing for me is finding out that he hasn't been attracted to me and morbid obesity for many years.

4. I think all the stress finally caught up with me last night.... My mom took me to the E.R. at 2 am. I thought I was having a stroke... no joke... lol I guess it was just a migraine since they said my brain looked perfect (I could have told them I had a perfect brain without a ct scan lol) I actually passed out on the ottoman with the girls... I woke up to The Doots trying to force a childrens chewable tylenol in my mouth saying "mommy, shhh...just take the tylenol, it will make you feel better!" And then there's Shoogs...walking around the house with a GIANT bag of frosted cheerios just munching. They gave me some morphine...which was NOICE! I'm feeling better now but when I bend over or move quickly it still hurts. They did give me some meds though so that works... Sucks I had to miss work though... I HATE missing work!

5.I haven't been weighing myself a lot lately so i'm not sure how i'm doing... eating has also been weird due to my situation...but I think i'm doing ok still. I'm going to weigh in tomorrow but it won't be on my normal scale... oh well, we'll see what happens.

6.I think all this stress has my band SUPER tight. It seems like almost every meal hurts. I know I should go to the Dr. but with all this... and no insurance yet because of my new job i just don't have the funds. I'm going to be better with my choices...try doing shakes and softer foods until this all calms down a bit and hopefully it will loosen up a bit.

7.My meds are kicking in for the night so excuse me if things get a little weird lol its hard for my brain to think right meow!

8. UMMMMMMMMM A big, humongous, ginormus CONGRATS!!!! To Miss Laura Belle, if you've been living under a rock and don't know, she's having a wittle baby!!! So happy for her and can't wait to read all her updates!!!

9.I missed a monthly update with all that's going on but I promise I will have Feb's progress pics and update...cross my heart lol

10.How about we just make 10 some pictures shall we? Nothing crazy... just some pics from the last few weeks... cute kids always make things better :)

My little gymnast! She looks SOOOO big! 

Froyo after a bad day..makes it all better! :)

Waiting for the doc..her ear drum perforated

This kid LOVES Twizzlers!

The Doots took this pic of me...what a good little photog!

These girls are my <3 p="">

Weigh In! (Friday...or Sunday...Whatevs!)

Starting weight: 261 lbs
Surgery day: 234.4 lbs

Last weigh in: 195.8 lbs
Todays weight: 193.6 lbs

-2.2 lb loss

-40.8 lb loss since surgery
-67.4 lb loss overall


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Ok that weigh in is from Monday... Things have been crazy and I've just now been able to get on a computer. 

Onederland is nice folks...real nice.. not gonna lie! But now my eye is on the prize... only 44 lbs to go to reach my goal...seems like nothing!!! lol

It's still really weird going into a store and walking to the regular sizes instead of the plus sizes. WEEEUUURDD I tell ya. It's even weirder trying on a size large thinking "there's no way this is going to fit" and low and behold the EmEffer fits...perfectly!!! 

It's Uhmayzing... fo reals. Whats not amazing is I think this may develop a shopping addiction!!!! I'm actually getting ready to go clothes shopping right now! Good thing I'm a bargain shopper, that's for sure. The other day I got a sweater, a shirt and a pair of earrings for 14 bucks...couldn't beat that with a stick! 

I promise everyone I will start posting more once things stabilize in my life a little. I will post later about what's going on... just know that my life has changed in EVERY way in the past year. I want to wait to post until I can really sit down and concentrate, I don't want to just blurt it out and have it be all cray cray. Just know that I am OK, really. 

Better go help out with Sunday dinner.... Venison hashbrown casserole, peas and salad...can't frikken wait!!! 

Friday Weigh In!!

Starting weight: 261 lbs
Surgery day: 234.4 lbs

Last weigh in: 199.9 lbs
Todays weight: 195.8 lbs

-4.1 lb loss

-38.6 lb loss since surgery
-65.2 lb loss overall


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SAY WHAT?!?!?! I am rocking and rolling in onederland people!!!!

Yes, yes, I know it's Sunday evening... But this weigh in was done on Friday morning I PROMISE! And I had a busy weekend, couldn't get to a computer and for some reason can't get blogger to work on my phone. BUT better late than never I guess! 

Last saturday was the holiday party for my new work. I worked up the courage to wear something I have NEVER wore... A tight fitting dress. When I first put it on I was uncomfortable because you know...my brain still thinks I weigh 261 lbs. But I braved it...even snapped a photo! Here is the pic for those of you who isn't my FRAN on the ole FB. 



That is a size LARGE dress from the regular size section!!! I'm soooooo glad I decided to wear it because I got sooooooo many compliments from complete strangers. It was such a boost and confirmation of my weight loss!

I have been really absent for a while and for that I apologize. There are some major changes going on in my life right now. I'm not really ready to share but I promise I will let you all know when the time is right. My life has changed sooooooo much in the last year, in every.single.way.

By you seeing that pic up there then you can see that I now have a phone with a working camera again sooooo... it's back to pic overload!!!! Not yet... I will spare you on this post but just beware... The pic queen is baaackkk!!

I will leave you with 1 more pic.... Sunday dinner tonight was Oh-em-gee delish! My cuz made a stuffed, bacon wrapped chicken breast that was TO DIE FOR!!!! With some Asian green beans and panko crusted crab mac-n-cheese. I can't even describe how delicious it was...

5 Months Post-Op Progress! Pics as always :)

So sorry I missed my 4 month progress pics!! I had so much going on I just couldn't find the time! A LOT has happened since my last progress report.... my body sure is CHANGING!!! I am just in disbelief! :)

Starting weight: 261
-7/11(night before surgery) 234.4lbs--- loss of 26.6 lbs prior to surgery
-7/16 --230.1lbs = -4.3 lbs    30.9lb total  *30 lb loss!*
-7/23---228 lbs =  -2.1 lbs     33lb total
-7/30---227lbs =  -1 lb           34lb total
-8/6----225.5lbs = -1.5 lbs     35.5lb total
-8/13---225.2lb = -.03 lbs      35.8lb total
-8/20---221.4lb=  -3.8 lbs      39.6lb total
-9/10---223.8lb=  +2.4 lbs     37.2lb total
-9/13---219.6lb=  -4.2 lbs      41.4lb total   *40 lb loss!*
-9/28---216.8lb=  -2.8 lbs      44.2lb total
-10/5---214.4lb=  -2.4 lbs      46.6lb total
-10/12--214.4lb=  0               46.6lb total 

-10/22--212.8lb =  -1.6 lbs     48.2lb total

-10/26--211.7lb =  -1.1 lbs     49.3lb total

-11/2-- 210.7lb =  -1.0 lb       50.3lb total  *50 lb loss!*

-11/9-- 207.8lb =  -2.9 lbs      53.2lb total

-11/30-208.1lbs=  +.03 lb       52.9lb total

-12/14 -201.2lb =  -6.9 lbs      59.8lb total 

-12/15- 199.9lbs = -1.3 lbs      61.1lb total  *60 lb loss!* ONEDERLAND!!!!

                 7/11/12      8/13/12      9/13/12   10/12/12   12/16/12      Loss

Neck.............15"............15" .........14.5"......14.25" ........14"---------1"

R bicep..........17.5 .........16"..........16"......... 16"...........15.5"--------2" 

L bicep..........17"...........15" ..........15.5".......15"............15"---------2" 

R forearm.......12.5"........12"...........12".........11.75"........11.5"-------1"

L forearm.......12"...........12"............12".........11.75.........11"---------1"

Wrist...............7.5".........7.5"...........7.25"......7.25...........7"---------.5"

Bust................50"...........49"............45".........45"............43"--------7"

W...................46.5"........45"............44.5"......42.5"..........39.5-------7"

Hips................53"...........49.5".........49".........48"............45.5-------7.5"

R thigh............24.5"........22.75"........23.25"....22.75".......21.5-------3"

L thigh............24.25".......23"............23.5".......22"..........21.5------2.75"

                             TOTAL LOSS----34.75"

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WOW

WOW

WOW

WOW

WOW!!!

Seriously...those are the only words I have right now!!! I am soooooo frikken excited to finally reach the Illusive ONEDERLAND!!!!It's just... Crazy... I mean I don't even know how to explain it. This is THE BEST decision I have EVER made in my entire life. I feel like a completely different person.... I have my LIFE BACK!!!! 

And now for what you all came for... THE PICS!!

       234.4 lbs 7/11/12  --------- 225.2 lbs 8/13/12 1 mth  ---------  219.6 lbs 9/13/12 2 mths   ----- 214.4 lbs 10/12/12 3 mths ----199.9 lbs 12/16/12 5mths

 234.4 lbs 7/11/12  --------- 225.2 lbs 8/13/12 1 mth  ---------  219.6 lbs 9/13/12 2 mths   ----- 214.4 lbs 10/12/12 3 mths ----199.9 lbs 12/16/12 5mths

  234.4 lbs 7/11/12  --------- 225.2 lbs 8/13/12 1 mth  ---------  219.6 lbs 9/13/12 2 mths   ----- 214.4 lbs 10/12/12 3 mths ----199.9 lbs 12/16/12 5mths

 234.4 lbs 7/11/12  --------- 225.2 lbs 8/13/12 1 mth  ---------  219.6 lbs 9/13/12 2 mths   ----- 214.4 lbs 10/12/12 3 mths ----199.9 lbs 12/16/12 5mths

 234.4 lbs 7/11/12  --------- 225.2 lbs 8/13/12 1 mth  ---------  219.6 lbs 9/13/12 2 mths   ----- 214.4 lbs 10/12/12 3 mths ----199.9 lbs 12/16/12 5mths

  234.4 lbs 7/11/12  --------- 225.2 lbs 8/13/12 1 mth  ---------  219.6 lbs 9/13/12 2 mths   ----- 214.4 lbs 10/12/12 3 mths ----199.9 lbs 12/16/12 5mths