Staying Focus

It's been a while since I logged in and updated this site. I'm 6 weeks out and I still feel restricted. I don't really enjoy eating which I guess is a good thing but it's somewhat disappointing to me too. I don't have a problem with the fact that I eat smaller amounts of food, I just want to enjoy the foods that I eat.

I'm not getting my supplements in. I'm trying to find ones that agree with me. I found a ADEK from SourceCF that's a softgel and it works well. I'm still looking for a chewable calcium supplement. Right now, I'm not drinking any protein shakes, they make me gag and throw up. So, I'm only getting protein from my foods. I'm getting nervous about that because I don't want to lose my hair 2 months from now. So, I need to have a sense of urgency.

So, the immediate goals are to get all of my water, protein, supplements and vitamins each day. I think I found a calcium supplement that's chewable.

I know it gets better and that's what I tell myself to encourage myself. I want to eat a salad and what really amazes me about this desire is that I'm not a salad person, but I can't wait to add lettuce to my menu. I'm not sure when I can, but I plan to find out.

Well, I don't have anything else to say right now. The weight is coming off even though, I don't have the energy to exercise daily. That's my goal for February; to exercise regularly every week.

Remembering 2007 and Welcoming 2008

I guess it's time to put some of my goals in writing. I've been relunctant to do that thus far.

At the end of October, my highest weight was 268.6 lbs. When I had DS on December 4th, I weighed 255 lbs.
Three weeks post-op, I weighed 233.6 lbs.
Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks post-op but I will record my 1 month weight loss.

Goals for 2008

1. Spend quality time with my daughter
2. Become more active in my church
3. I personally think I can make my initial goal weight - 160 lbs this year. Second goal weight is 150 lbs.
4. Began training for the 1/2 marathon
5. Save more money
6. Become an expert in my new job

Happy New Years to each of you and your family. I'm expecting great things in 2008.

Oh well

At this point I don't think anyone is reading this so I can practice my thoughts until I get an audience.

I guess one of the things I need to address is how I am doing? I still need time to mentally evaluate my progress. Of course from a weight loss perspective, I'm on the losing side BUT....

I am excited about 2008!

My First Post

I'm quite inexperience with blogging. The only reason why I decided to give it a try is because I too want to be successful with my DS. I'm very impressed with the DS bloggers and I look forward to seeing what's happening with them daily.

New Years Day, I will be 4 weeks post-op and there are so many emotions. It hasn't been easy especially being so restricted through the Christmas holidays, but I survived and I'm glad it's over.

Like others, I'm so looking forward to New Years and setting new goals. As I decide what my goals are for 2008, I will post them to keep me honest.