Observations and 2 a days..

Happy Monday! Doesn't that make you want to punch them when someone says that?? I mean, really, who's happy about Mondays?? Not me!!! "Someone's got a case of the Mondays" and it's me!!! Plus, the weather is shitacular here in AZ today. Gone are the blue skies and warm sun and instead, we have pouring rain, grey, cold (as in lower 60's cold) and crappy... happy freaking Monday!

So, I had some observations this weekend that I thought I'd share..

1. I'm not sure that I'm a person who "connects" well with others in blogland. I've had a blog for a couple of years over at another site and I kind of noticed the same thing over there. I mean, I think I'm a hoot and am a fabulous person to know, but I'm not sure I convey that very well through my blogs. I don't really get a lot of comments on my blog and I don't know what it takes to be one of those people that everyone is drawn to. I started this blog as a way for my family and friends to keep updated with my life and with my surgery progress, but in the meantime, I have found many wonderful people with whom I have the Lap Band procedure in common. I, unlike many others who have had my procedure, do not have my weight posted or my measurements, or even a before picture. This wasn't something I necessarily wanted my friends and family to know (weight and measurements, they know what I looked like!). I did pretty much tell everyone who would listen that I was having the surgery. I have never been ashamed of it and really needed all the support I could get. And, I've gotten it. Anyways.. I digress.. just was talking to Michelle about that this weekend and was kind of heartbroken that I wasn't the popular girl in blogland that I always wanted to be!!! :)

2. Another observation - I was sitting in a chair watching the Golden Globes last night and I looked down at my crossed legs.. did you catch that?? I said, my crossed legs!!! Um, when did that happen that I could cross my legs?? If you were an earlier reader, you know that I did the top 45/46 reasons I wanted to lose weight and crossing my legs was one of them!! How in theh world did I miss that happening?? Regardless, I'm giving myself a big ole' woot woot for that one!!!

3. One more observation - went to get a Pedi this weekend and noticed that when they pushed the arm of the chair over and it snapped in, it didn't snap back like it had in the past b/c my booty was overflowing!! Another WOOT!!!

4. I canceled my fill that was for this Wednesday. I rescheduled it for 2 weeks from now. I've been having a little bit of port pain everytime I work out when I do side crunches and I want to see if this current level of restriction will last for a bit longer. I think another fill of 1cc might put me OVER the edge so we'll see.. hopefully I won't be begging to get in next week after I realize I'm non-stop starving!!!

5. I took a picture this weekend and didn't have to jut my chin out like I normally do in order to get rid of (or try to get rid of) my double/triple chins.. kind of a fuzzy pic, but I like it.. (was trying on my friend Joy's fabulous new glasses)

Finally, I think I'm going to commit (by commit, I mean I am writing it here so my trainer can see it and the other peeps that hold me accountable can also see!) to working out 2x a day a few days a week. I've been going to work out with Kathi in the AMs and we've had a hard time keeping on track due to my recent flus/sicknesses/some personal matters she had, but I'm pumped and ready to get on a regular schedule. So, my plan is to work out in the AM on MWF and then in the PM on MTWT and occasionally F and throw a Saturday or Sunday in there. I'm checking out Zumba tomorrow night as well!!!

Speaking of working out, I'm late in getting out of here for the gym. See ya'll later.

xo,js

Friday, Friday, Oh How I Love you Friday!!

I don't think there's anyone more happy that it's Friday than me!!! Really, I don't!! Work has been ca-razy lately and I'm looking forward to some down-time this weekend!! I have a lot of rambling thoughts so I thought I'd write a quick blog..

1. My stomach flu was as quick in it's going as it was in it's coming.. thankyoubabyjesus.... I feel MUCH better today!!! AND, I think I managed to drop a couple lbs too!! yahoo for Stomach Flus!! (j/k)

2. So, it appears that meat of any kind (chicken, beef, pork) is NOT my friend lately. Everytime I take a couple of bites, I spend about 20 minutes hovered over the sink trying to get it out. Not so pleasant.. So, I need to start working on some other protein alternatives.. what does everyone else consider their go-to protein fix??

3. With the newest development in my meat intolerance.. I'm thinking that I might reschedule my fill that I have scheduled for next week. I think my restriction seems pretty good. I might be able to push it for another couple of weeks.

4. Has anyone ever been on a Hot Air Balloon ride?? When I was driving into work this morning, I saw a HAB in the air, just over the mountain range and it looks like it would be soo much fun!! Of course, first thing I did was google if there was a weight limit on those bad boys.. b/c, just my luck, even after losing some weight, I'd still be too chubbo to get on one..

5. Finally got back in the gym with Kathi this morning!!! It sucked but was glad to get back on schedule.

6. Am thinking of trying Zumba this weekend based on all the people that say how much fun it is!!

I had more to say when I started typing this but got interrupted 20+ times so my thoughts went away!! (damn you work, can't you see I'm BUSY blogging?? )

Have a great weekend!!!

Ok, maybe I spoke too soon..

So, I thought that the Fiber One bars pushed me off the deep end yesterday, but now I'm thinking not.. I had some serious stomach issues last night which pretty much kept me in the bathroom until around midnight.. I finally got to sleep and then around 2ish, woke up shivering cold.. put on my robe, turned off the fan, added an extra blanket to my bed and laid there with my teeth chattering for about an hour.. fell asleep again, then woke up again at 4ish soaking wet from sweat. and, with a headache and cough.. not a good way to start the day!! Tried to fall back asleep but was just too uncomfortable. Decided to head to work to at least pick up my laptop so I could work from home. As soon as I walked in, they knew I was not well. Got a couple of things done that were on my mind as I laid in bed last night and then headed home.. Ick.. having a stomach flu thingy SUCKS!!!! AND, I was just having a conversation with my friend yesterday how I never get sick!!! I really never get that sick. Maybe I jinxed myself!!

So, I'm hanging out on my bed, catching up on my DVRd shows and getting some work done too!! Hoping that this passes soon. I hate missing things - meetings, working out with Kathi, etc..

My hubs works out of our home and it's hilarious that he listens to Classical Music super loud!!
He's such a Renaissance Man.. hehe...

Happy Hump Day and hoping everyone is having a good week!!

PSA - Fiber One Bars

Just a little tip... do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT eat more than one Fiber One Bar (let's say 2 in one day) unless you are in close proximity to a restroom.. I'm just warning you....

Carry On...

Can I get a cheeseburger with that SLIME???

More about that title later....

Every once in a while when I change my Ipod off from my current obsession Lady Gaga,( I could do a essay length blog purely on my love of Lady G alone.. ) I hear a song that sticks in my head and I can't get it out!! This weekend's song was "Toes" by Zac Brown Band.. the lyrics go somehting like this

"I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today. Life is good today"

I could relate to this song this weekend, minus the toes in the water (although I did dip my toe in the pool to see just how cold it was.. brrrr) and the ass in the sand (although my ass spent lots of time on a sand colored couch) and sadly without the beer in my hand (but instead, a glass of sangria and Pinot Noir!)..

I just felt Happy, for no particular reason at all, just Happy.

I started my weekend out with Happy Hour after work on Friday. Had the best $3 mug of Sangria and then had dinner out with Timmy at Pita Jungle (hummus, no pita!) On Saturday, as the kids from Jersey Shore say it, I got my wig busted (mom, that means got my hair cut!) and then had lunch with my friend Lisa at my new favorite spot in Scottsdale - Arcadia Farms. One baked brie with carmalized apples and about a quarter of a Strawberry Chicken Salad later, I was in food bliss.. Then, we headed over to Nordstrom to get my watch that I got for Christmas replaced b/c one of the "jewels" had already fallen out. Found some fabulously cheap earrings sold to me by an equally fabulous tranny at For Love (Forever 21's Jewelry store) and then headed home in the bright beautiful sunny day. That's when I heard my new favorite song.. I could relate.. Just felt Happy.

So, what's with the title of my blog?? After I got home yesterday, I was a little hungry so I started to eat some of my leftover salad. Apparently, I was eating way too fast b/c I was stuckaroo FAST!!! I immediately started sliming and foaming at the mouth.. OY VEY.. they really don't prepare you for the foaming.. ICK!!! I spent about 20 minutes standing over the sink trying to get whatever was in there out.. Tim kept asking me "you alright in there?" It was bad.

It happened again today a couple of times.. I tried to take a bite of a chicken nugget and stuck. Then I made grilled chicken tonight and the first bite got stuck. Apparently, I've now moved onto the point where my meat MUST be nice and juicy or have a sauce or it's not going down. Thankfully, this sliming/foaming issue has not ever presented itself outside of my home. I think b/c I'm extra careful when I'm out and I guess a little uninhibited with my eating while at home? who knows? I do think though that you should get a free pass to eat something more when you slime out your other meal.. don't you??

I spent today cleaning and organizing and then ran/walked over to Michelles and then went for a walk with her and KD. Finished up the day with some dancing with Kennedy.. geez.. dancing with a 17lb babe in your arms is exhausting.. but fun!!

Life was good today.

Say WHAT??

Major milestone today!!!
Just when I thought I wasn't losing (remember, I threw away my scale?) I headed to the doctor for my 3rd fill and when I weighed in, the PA told me I had lost 40lbs total.. SAY WHAT??? I never thought I'd ever be able to say I'd lost 40 lbs.. holy smokeroos.. that was the highlight of my day.

The big news was almost enough to help me forget about the pain that incurred thereafter when the Doc could not find my port.. and then the numbing medication wore off, and then we had to go under the x-ray machine to find it.. good news is, I do indeed have a lap band in my stomach, it's true! It was the first time I really had validation that it was there!!! I was convinced for awhile that they just opened me up and messed around in my stomach on 10/29, charged me/insurance a crap-ton of money and injected my stomach with saline every time I went in.. but it's for real, it's there!!! :)

I'm guessing that part of the weight loss is from not feeling too hot the last couple of days and not eating a ton and making multiple trips to bathroom (sorry, TMI!) but I'll take it and hopefully won't gain and keep losing!! I have another appointment for another fill in two weeks but today I feel pretty restricted today so far..

Ringing in the New Year!

Happy New Year all!!! Hope your Holidays treated you well!!!
I for one am happy all the holiday festivities are O.V.E.R!!!! There was too much temptation and too much eating/drinking going all around!!! I'm ready for 2010 to get a move on and for everything with me to start falling into place.
I did not make resolutions for this year b/c I usually break them so what's the point?? For once in the last 25+ years, I'm not resolving to lose weight b/c I know that it will happen for once!! I'm not going to sabotage myself like I do every year!!
I did, however, come up with some goals for myself for this year and not all are weight related. All are doable I think!!

1. Be kinder and have more patience with my husband. I know this is a huge issue I have to work on b/c I, a lot of times, lose patience quickly with him and expect him to be something he's not. I love my husband dearly and I know that I'm not always a peach to be around either!!

2. Work out at least 5 days a week. I've been doing well on this already. I've been averaging around 1.5 - 2 hours of working out 5x a week for the past several weeks. I'm hoping that it becomes a habit soon and I won't dread it every.single.time!!!

3. Get involved more. I have a new co-worker who is very involved in charity and I'm hoping to have her point me in the right direction. This will help me meet new people and give back to the community - killing two goals with one stone!!! :)

4. Take my thyroid meds daily. I've been really bad about my meds since my surgery and I'm starting to get a lot of the symptoms of my hypo-thyroid disease back. There's no reason for me to not take them, but I forget!!! (which is a huge indicator that I need to take them!!) I also think that b/c I'm not taking them daily, it's slowing down my weight loss.

5. Stop stressing when I don't lose weight quickly. I lost a good bit amount quickly after my surgery. But since the beginning of December, I've pretty much stalled. To a person who had weight loss surgery, this is completely unacceptable and stressful!! I am going in for my 3rd fill this week so I'm hoping the 3rd time is the charm.

6. Invest more time in my close friends - call more often, remember important events, etc... . I had a close girlfriend and her family visit me for New Years and this is something we talked about. My mother and my BFF share the title "queen of remembering everything" - they always remember birthdays, annivesaries, etc.. I don't have that gene. I hate that I don't send cards on time, and have to rely on FB for birthday reminders!!! I want to get better at that!

7. Get back to running and run a 5K (which I'm already signed up for in 6 weeks - yikes!!!! )

So that's that!!! Thankfully I have a running start on some of these!!

Back to work tomorrow!! Have a great week!!