Week 7 – another 8 lbs

So, I went for my weigh-in this morning. The long awaited weigh in. I lost another 8 lbs in 3.5 weeks, making for a total of 32 lbs in 7 weeks. I was a tad dissapointed because I thought the weight loss would be more, but then Dr. Robinson came in and said I was doing great and that he wasn’t going to give me a fill because I was loosing at a rate above the average.

Apparently, they don’t give you a fill if you are losing. I met with the nutrionist before my appt and Sari gave me a bunch of tips on how to get all the food in. Part of the problem is that I just can’t eat all the food in a given day. I forget to eat, I forget to drink and then it’s 9:30pm and I have two starches and 4 glasses of water to drink. So, I’m on a renewed path with some fresh guidance.

They were thrilled that I am getting in all my protein – so that was good. I was kind of looking forward to the fill. I had my flip all ready and everything and then he said, “see you in 4 weeks.” I was like, “wait, what about my fill??” Dr. Robinson said, “why would you need a fill – you are losing? and you aren’t eating all your food now. no fill for you!” So, it’s a good thing I guess.

I also took my measurements this morning.

Bust     40 (no change from last week – down 4 inches)

Waist   39 (down 1 inch from last week for a total of 7 inches)

Hips 46.5 (no change from last week – down6.5 inches)

Thigh 26.5 (no change from last week – down 4 inches)

Arm 13.5 (no change from last week – down 1.5 inches)

Week 6 – Measurement Check

So, it is now week 6. I can finally work-out and I can finally lift things over 10 lbs even thought that has been happening for awhile now. I haven’t weighed myself since June 2. I go on June 30th for my first fill and to get on the scale!

Here are my measurements for this week:

Bust     40 (down 4 in no change since last week)

Waist 40 (down 6 in. 1 inch from last week)

Hips 46.5 (down 6.5 in. 1/2 inch from last week)

Thigh    26.5 (down 4 in. 1/2 inch from last week)

Arm 13.5 (down 1.5 in. no change from last week)

Jon and Kate

Sad night in television. Jon and Kate Gosselin filed for divorce to end their 10 year marriage. I cried. The episode was very sad. There were a few comments that didn’t sit well with me however. The first of which being when Kate said, “the show must go on..” why? Are they going to chronicle their divorce proceedings. The second of which being when Kate said, “Jon won’t talk to me. I would love to discuss it with him but he won’t.” and later when Jon said, “I’m not a very good communicator.” Obviously. Have they tried marriage counseling? Although it seems Jon checked out long ago, it would have been nice if they tried marriage counseling.

The kids are who I feel the worst for. They are going to be so confused that they live at a house, but their mom lives there a few days and there dad lives there a few days. And then I loved how Jon, in response to his continuing to be on the show, was like, “who knows, I might get a job..” um..I don’t think anyone is going to hire you with paparrazzi permanently stuck to your ass. It’s sad it really is.

I think if someone offered me a television show – I would say no. It never ends well. Look at another of my favorite couples, Jessica and Nick Lache. They spent their first year of marriage being tailed by a video crew and look where it got them d-i-v-o-r-c-e. Sad because they were so cute. Who else? Carmen Electra and Dave had a show. I forget what it was called. Then there is always the Anna Nicole Smith Show – god I loved that woman and now she is no longer with us.

On the flip side, there is always those that make it on reality tv. Gene Simmons is still doing okay, the Osborne’s are there (don’t know if they are okay), Tori and Dean are still together..let’s see how things pan out for Kendra Wilkinson.

Whale Wars

Austin and I watch a show called “Whale Wars” on Animal Planet. It is a show that profiles the boat “Sea Shepherd” whose mission is to stop the killing of whales by the Japanese. The crew is led by Paul Watson, the self-described co-founder of Greenpeace.

Here is a blur from Wikipedia: “The first Sea Shepherd vessel, the Sea Shepherd, was purchased in December 1978 with assistance from Fund for Animals. Sea Shepherd soon established itself as one of the more controversial environmental groups, known for provocative direct action tactics. These tactics have included throwing objects onto the decks of whaling ships, the use of “prop foulers” in an attempt to sabotage the ships, boarding whaling vessels,^[13] and the scuttling of two ships in an Icelandic harbor.^[14] Watson remains the leader of Sea Shepherd today and uses the title “Captain” in reference to his role in the organization, although has never been licensed as a ship’s captain.^[1] The organization and its activities to halt whaling are the focus of a reality TV series, Whale Wars, airing on Animal Planet.”

This show is very exciting. It is sad what happens to these whales. But, one thing I just have to say is that first mate, Peter Brown, is a complete idiot. He has almost sabotoged the trip countless times because “he doesn’t rely on technology.” He lets his “experience” guide him. In a recent episode, the Sea Shepherd, which does not have an ice-rated hull, was stuck in an ice field. The communications team went through all this trouble to read the ice maps and find a path out of the ice. They gave Peter Brown the coordinates because it was his watch..the next morning they realized the mark was missed, why?? because Peter freaking brown didn’t bother to follow them! It just aggravates me because they have all these volunteers on board and he doesn’t take into account the safety of anyone.

Peter should be the new first mate!

5 weeks since surgery..

It’s measurement day!!

Bust: 40 *no change from last week – still down 4 inches
Waist: 41 *down 1 from last week for a total of 5 inches
Hips: 47 *no change from last week – still down 6 inches
Thigh: 27 *no change from last week – still down 3.5 inches
Arm: 13.5 *no change from last week – still down 1.5 inches

I keep tell myself this is a good thing. I don’t want to loose the weight too fast! And I just bought new jean capri’s on Saturday and they are already a little baggy. Aus just told me that my “Weight Loss Surgery” cookbooks came from Amazon. That should help me to get a little variety back into my diet. There is only so much bbq pulled chicken and deli turkey a person can eat! I’ve also really been craving ice cream lately. I wrote to the nutrionist to see if I can have tofu ice cream. It’s very good, Cafe Kushco by our house sells it..yum! I hope she says I can have it.

4 weeks since surgery…

I take my measurements every Tuesday – not another weigh in until June 30th!

Here is the update:
Bust: 40 (down 4 inches)
Waist: 42 (down 4 inches)
Hips: 47 (down 6 inches)
Thigh: 27 (down 3.5 inches)
Arm: 13.5 (down 1.5 inches)

Now, I wish someone would notice! It bothers me when I see people I haven’t seen in awhile and they don’t say ANYTHING about me looking slimmer! wtf? I need that positive reinforcement! People who see me everyday, my bosses, Austin, etc..they notice..but you would think someone who I haven’t seen in a couple of months would say something!

My first weigh in…

So, today is 3 weeks post-surgery. I went for my first weigh in…17 lbs!!!!! in 3 weeks!! That is awesome. I was so happy I cried on the scale. Dr. Robinson was very excited as well – he told me to keep up the good work.

I asked if I could go to the gym and he said I need to wait about 2 more weeks for that. I asked if I could have alcoholic beverages and I got a frown. He said, if I NEED to have a 1/2 glass of wine – fine – but remember it is full of empty calories.

I also took my measurements today:
Bust: 40 (down 4 inches)
Waist: 42 (down 4 inches)
hips: 49 (down 4 inches)
thigh: 28 (down 2.5 inches)
arm: 14 (down 1 inch)

yay!!!!!