Baby Steps!!

So last night was a big step for me!  We decided to go to Dairy Queen.  I was craving some ice cream so I went along and ordered a mini blizzard.  While this wasn't as good of a choice as say a baby cone, I did go from my normal order of a large blizzard to a mini blizzard!

I am also working on chewing my food 20 times.  This is difficult for me since I am texture person and something like chips go from being nice and crunchy to potato mush in my mouth, but I have noticed that by slowing down and paying attention to this, I am able to tell when I am getting full!

Another big accomplishment was that I was able to play the Wii Fit for a few minutes today.  The balance board has a weight limit on it, and I was under the weight limit!!  That was until I went to an appointment and drank a bunch of water on the way home.  But still an achievement.  An even bigger achievement was that I didn't give up when I got home and couldn't use the board.  Instead I played 30+ minutes of tennis and boxing.  It was an awesome feeling to have to take  a shower because I was so sweaty and gross from my workout!!

The cardiologist visit was today to go over the results of my echo.  The good news is that all of the bad news I received today is most likely reversible once I lose weight.  I did get put onto a blood pressure medication since I am required to keep my blood pressure under 120/80.  That felt like a defeat, but my goal is to get off of it within a year!!

Next Step!

I met with the surgeon today and have been moved over to the bariatric center. If everything goes according to plan I will be going under the knife in 4 to 6 months! I am very excited!

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Cutbacks and Layoffs

I have been attempting to cut a few items out of diet before I even meet with the surgeon on Wednesday.  I have actually gotten to a point that when I slip up I feel really guilty!  I have found that it is easier to stick with these changes if I eat before I get to that point of feeling like I am starving.

Things that I have cut out/back on:

Soda-still a work in progress and this is probably the hardest one for me
Sugars
Breads and Simple Carbs

Another thing that I have been trying to do is not to eat in the car or drink anything in the car besides water.  I have found that when I eat or drink things in the car (Water included) I do not pay attention to the quantity I have consumed.  Now, for the most part this isn't a bad thing with water, it is when it is food and other beverages.

I have also been trying to make sure that I think about what I am eating while I eat it.  This has helped me listen to my hunger signals more and know when I am full.  I have also been putting my fork/spoon/spork down between bites.

Now I am not going to say I am consistent with this, I am trying to be, but I have noticed that when I am I don't eat as much and I feel better since I am over full!

Skinny bottle list

A lot of people have bucket lists on things they want to do before they die. Well this is my list of things i cannot wait to accomplish when I lose weight!

Fit into an airplane seat and not have to ask for a seat belt extender

Go to a concert/show in Vegas and fit into the seat

Go into Target/Walmart/Old Navy and buy an outift not in the plus size department

Be able to sit in a chair and not worry if it will break

Be able to find a bathing suit that not only fits but looks great on

Be able to wrap a towel around me and have the edges overlap

Be able to buy a bra at Victoria Secret

Be able to see my feet when I stand up

Not have to look at the maximum weight on a scale

Find a bracelet (preferable a diamond tennis bracelet) that will go around my wrist

Be able to find a watch in the woman's section that fits and not the men's section

Put on one of those horrible gowns in the doctor's office and it tie in the back and cover my butt!

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One day at a time!

I have been trying to cut things out of my diet with baby steps. So far i am still crawling!! currently i am attempting soda, but Peter brought home a 2L of Coke. He's getting better too...at least it wasn't a 12 pack! but it is stilling calling to me!! i think i will chill in the bedroom and read.

On another note...tonight i will be re-attempting to sleep with my CPAP, so we will see how that goes!

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Moving along....

I went to the information session last night for the bariatric surgery. I met a man who was my age that had the surgery in March of this year and he's already lost over 100 pounds!! Talk about motivation!! Peter even went with me for support! I'm lucky to have him!

Additionally I called the office today and made my first appointment! Then I called the insurance and discover they will pay for everything! I am so excited!!

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change of topic!

So....i have decided to gastric bypass! This is going to turn into a blog about that journey!! I am very nervous, but I know this is going to be life long change (for the good)!

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