Week 8 - Over Half Way!

Well things have been chuggin along really well  - some days things seem to stall and then along comes a huge loss.  This week I have lost 1.3kg, bringing my total to 17.4kg.  My weight is now 85.6kg.

I must admit that I had a few drinks over the weekend so I would assume that effects the loss a bit. 

I haven't weighed under 86kg for well over 14 years.  I remember getting down to 86 for my wedding but boy it feels so exciting to think that it is totally doable to get down into the 70's for Christmas time.

I am obviously one day and 600grams off my 1st November goal - so close I am hoping that the scales will work in my favour overnight.

I am due for my 2 month photos this week so stayed tuned.  I am hoping we can all see a huge difference.

Week 7

Ok here are my results for the seventh week post op - down another 1.6kg!  So a total loss of 16.1kg and I now weigh 86.9kg.

The scales have been dropping like crazy all week  - in fact yesterday I weighed even less but for some reason I put on over night.  Not that I am unhappy, I thrilled!  Look at my ticker!  I am half way there!

When I started I listed my goals.  At the time I though that maybe they were a little over the top but now I can see that they are so achievable!

Goals
To be under 90kg by 1st October - Achieved 8th October
To be under 85kg by 1st November
To be under 80kg by 1st December
To be under 75kg by 1st January

To fit into a size 12 pair of jeans
To buy some size 12 swimmers

I am getting so many wonderful comments about shrinking, looking great and one of the other comments is that people keep say how much younger I look : )  My work Christmas party is on 17th December and it is a dress up event by the river - I am so excited thinking about what I can buy to wear!

PS - I seem to have had heaps of people looking at my blog over the last few weeks.  I love comments - please don't be shy : )

Casual Friday

Well just thought I would pop in and share a pic with you all wearing my new top that I bought in a normal size shop!!!  I'm back into some old smaller jeans and just feeling so happy : )

I have totally lost that "pregnant" look that seemed to be hanging on - my confidence is soaring and I can't stop smiling. 

Food Court Fiascos

Ok so I work in a shopping centre.... always have and probably always will. The centre food court is where I go for a break, to catch up with a friend or a quick bite for lunch - these days the food court has been a little harder to stomach.

So back a few weeks ago I started with some soup,  The kind you get from the Japanese place, I would order the Prawn Noodle Soup, the broth was hot and lovely and I would just skip the noodles and suck on the prawns.  Now I can eat the prawns and have even tried a couple of noodles.

I have also had soup from the Chinese place - normally soy chicken or wonton soup but their bowls are huge and the cleaners keep asking me if I don't like it.  My favourite is the chicken and sweet corn soup - it is a clear smooth eggy broth from the pick and mix bar - I just ask for a soup container and it is delish.  I have also tried a tiny plate of scrambled egg and a little rice from the pick and mix and it went down ok.

Sushi has also been ok although I need to remember to order only one roll - even the mini avocado rolls I can only get through half.

The other thing I love are rice paper rolls with prawns.  I add lots of the sauce and get rid of some of the rice paper. These are just lovely.

Next on my list is to venture into the world of salads and maybe even some chicken. I still crave a kebab and even an Oporto burger but I know that I just couldn't eat it.  One day I will give it a go but not anytime soon.

Week 6 - Shrinking

Well it has been a bit of a crazy week.  The scales really weren't happy with me early on and somehow I managed to put back on a kilo - I know I am naughty with my daily weighing.  The weekend came and we headed off camping with lots of walking and swimming and no scales in sight. This morning I was really happy with a 1.3kg loss bringing my total to 14.5.  I now weight 88.5kg.

Unfortunately I suffered badly from eating my Dad's wife's delicious Malay curry - the pain was bad.  Spicy things just don't seem to be agreeing with with me atm or maybe it was the few wines I enjoyed. 

Must stop drinking water on top of my meals, the result is always the same - it bounces back up!

Week 5 - Post Sleeve

So this week I have lost another 1.7kg bringing my total to 13.2.  AND I now weigh 89.8kg!!!!

I have been able to eat a few more things this week and drinking water is easier.  I also had a work function - had a few drinks and managed to eat a little of my fish and creamy mashed potato.

I really was on a high when I hit the 80's on Saturday morning and although my weight has stalled for the last few days I know that the scales will start moving again.

State Of Mind

So I am been acessing how my weight loss so far has affected me and how I feel about myself.  I definately feel more confident, my outlook is more positive and I am standing taller cause I want everyone to know that I have lost weight.

This morning three people have commented about my loss.  Boy those comment make you feel good.  It is positive praise and it just so lifts my spirits.

I have also been dreaming and drooling about all the new clothes I so want to wear.  I have several functions coming up and decided that a new dress was in order - I have gone all out and bought something a little loud and bright.  It arrived today and wow I just love it!  I am even going to go and buy some bright shoes to match.  A month ago I would never have dared buy something so bright and out there.

I am going to be slim!  I am not going to be overweight anymore!  I am going to be able to wear lovely clothes from normal shops! I am going to have more energy!  I am going to look after my childrens' Mummy and be the best parent that I can be!

Scary Photos - Before and Now

Ok I am not really sure whay I am doing this - these photos are really truely scary for me - so please don't be harsh.  The photos of the left were taken on the morning of my op.  The ones on the right were taken this morning.  So offically 4 weeks post op and 11.5 kg lighter.

I really thought that you would see more difference.  For me my tummy really has shrunk and I know my face seems slimmer but it seems hard for me to see any significant changes. 

I guess in four weeks I should see more of a difference..... 

Week 4 - One Month Down

I can hardly believe that it is four weeks today that I had my op.  It really has gone so fast and each day I am happier and happier - in fact apart from a little itchiness where my incisions are healing, everything is perfect.

So this week I have lost 1.7kg bringing my total loss to 11.5kg.  I am now 91.5kg.  Had another great week although yesterday I got my period and hence the last few days there hasn't been much of a loss on the scales.  I am hoping that next week I will blitz it and get into the 80's!!!!

I have been watching my water intake - I think I am getting a little dehydrated and mistaking thirst for hunger.  So I sip, sip ,sip all day long.  I have also tried some more foods this week - on Saturday night I had some Thai prawn stir fry with a tiny amount of rice and I had a cous cous salad last week.

People are really starting to notice the change and asking what I have been doing.  I still haven't told people at work but all my friends know.  All my clothes are loose and I think I am now finally going to be able to get rid of my frumpy maternity clothes that I have been hiding myself under.

I am also thinking more about exercise - I really want to starting walking and maybe do some yoga.  I am so time poor but I know it is important to find some time for me.