March 14, 2012 Progress: (-8lbs)
A month ago, I decided to make a lifestyle change and consider Gastric Bypass surgery. I researched the operations and the risks, I talked to my doctors and decided to attend an orientation at St. Francis Weight Loss Center. From day one, I have been supported 100% by my husband, my grandma-in-law (Bappie) and mother-in-law (Deb). Deb has attended every meeting and orientation since day one.
I decided to start blogging about this because I want to be able to look back and remember how hard I worked for this and to help keep me motivated. Also, it is good accountability to put your dirty laundry out there. As most of you know, I prefer to have a private side, but have no problem telling it like it is. So, this is my way of getting to vent/celebrate and share my experience.
The last straw for me in deciding to do something about my weight was in early February when I received a call from "Be The Match" bone marrow donation foundation. I signed up for this about 2 years ago, after watching a story about a child who needed a transplant and how difficult it is to find appropriate matches. I was very excited about this opportunity. When I received the call, I was ecstatic that I was finally able to help someone in my area who could benefit from my marrow donation. However, as I was talking to the nurse about my health and conditions, I was disappointed to hear that I was too overweight to donate. I was devastated. This was the first time since I had Fiona that I thought about how my weight can affect what I want to do to help others and how my poor decisions can really affect other people's lives. I began to search options and talked to Louie about the surgery. My weight that day was 276. (Yes ladies, I wrote it... on the internet :) )
Long story short, I have decided to pursue the Gastric Sleeve surgery because I think it is less invasive and will also assist me in losing the amount of weight I want to. I think it is the perfect tool for me. My plan is to try and get the surgery done in June, to allow me time to prepare my body physically by working out and to make sure I am mentally prepared for the the change in lifestyle.
I joined Newtone Health Club a couple weeks later with my best friend Kendra and we have been working out 3-5 days a week. We do cardio and weights on Tuesday/Thursday. We go to an aquacise class in the mornings on MWF....and we are the youngest people by 30 years. Most of the older ladies are very supportive and were very welcoming. Some look at us like lepers.
Kendra has been a huge part of my support group and I feel very thankful that she adds the laughter I need in order to get through some of these workouts. We have had some hilarious moments in the past couple weeks. (Forgetting bras and underwear for after swim class, me falling on my butt after leaving the pool, me breaking gym equipment and Kendra bolting...etc.) We should have our own sitcom. BUT...it is working. Today I weighed in at 268.
Each day has been super stressful and I will continue to write more later in hopes of processing my thoughts and feelings and having a way to communicate those in one place.
Pro: It is 82 degrees today and I'm going to go fly kites with my kids and Lou.
Con: I miss Sweet Tea.
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