Back when I was skinnier (now THATS a relative term) I had these awesome pairs of button up levi jean shorts that I adored. Basically I was a bulk shopper---I find one that fits and I buy as many of them as I can because I know clothing companies will be jerks and discontinue the style once I find it. It's just always the way!
Anway, one of the pairs I wore so much I wore holes through the butt. I didnt let that stop me though. I still had 3 pairs of these glorious shorts. I wore them all the way up until my last month of pregnancy and then I havent been able to wear them since. Yes that has been 3 years that I haven't been able to wear them and YES they are still in my closet. Why? Because I knew one day I would be able to lose enough to wear them again---and guess what ladies and gentleman---(wait for it) THAT DAY IS TODAY!!!! I am not going to lie, they are still a little bit snug in the waist and I have a little bit of a muffin top, but thanks to baggy T-shirts I can hide it somewhat.
My goal is to lose enough between now and when I go home to Florida in 4 weeks that they wont be snug, but just right for m to wear at Disney and around the house.
I'll try and have Greg take some snaps this afternoon, but for now Im headed with him to softball practice. Who knew that a pair of shorts could signify such a happiness inside me? Its a small victory but one that I've been waiting 3 years to enjoy!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
I know its been awhile.....
To my faithful followers, I know its been awhile. Honestly though I really haven't had much to report up until today. Life goes on the same as it does although I have been a bit more stressed lately due to state testing coming up next week for my students.
That aside, today was a monumental day in the life of my band. Today was my first fill day. I went to the hospital and checked in. Everything was normal and very fast moving. I didnt mind because I had to go straight back to work afterwards anyway. So they weighed me in-- (down 2 more pounds yay!) and I sat and waited for about 5 minutes.
Once I went in they did a quick Xray type deal where I could see everything happening on a screen in real time. I had to do an upper GI with the gross Barium liquid but it wasnt too bad. Before I took my first sip, Dr. C numbed the area and then stuck in the big needle. Yeah, it was big! I didnt watch him put it in, but I did feel the pressure. Thankfully NO PAIN AT ALL!! Once it was in I watched the screen as everything happened. I could see my ribs, my esophogus, the opening to my stomach-- even my band constricting just a pinch as he added the liquid. IT WAS SO STINKIN COOL!!!
All in all Dr. Clark ended up putting in 4.5 CC's for my first fill. I immediately felt restriction but not in a bad way. I am going to have to get adjusted to this restriction. I am still on liquids/mushy stuff for the next couple of days so we'll see how that works out.
All in all I am exactly 6 weeks out today. I had my first fill and I am down 26 lbs. It was a good day!
That aside, today was a monumental day in the life of my band. Today was my first fill day. I went to the hospital and checked in. Everything was normal and very fast moving. I didnt mind because I had to go straight back to work afterwards anyway. So they weighed me in-- (down 2 more pounds yay!) and I sat and waited for about 5 minutes.
Once I went in they did a quick Xray type deal where I could see everything happening on a screen in real time. I had to do an upper GI with the gross Barium liquid but it wasnt too bad. Before I took my first sip, Dr. C numbed the area and then stuck in the big needle. Yeah, it was big! I didnt watch him put it in, but I did feel the pressure. Thankfully NO PAIN AT ALL!! Once it was in I watched the screen as everything happened. I could see my ribs, my esophogus, the opening to my stomach-- even my band constricting just a pinch as he added the liquid. IT WAS SO STINKIN COOL!!!
All in all Dr. Clark ended up putting in 4.5 CC's for my first fill. I immediately felt restriction but not in a bad way. I am going to have to get adjusted to this restriction. I am still on liquids/mushy stuff for the next couple of days so we'll see how that works out.
All in all I am exactly 6 weeks out today. I had my first fill and I am down 26 lbs. It was a good day!
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