Well.... it's been 2 months. I regularly blog at obesityhelp.com under LJ1972. Maybe I will copy some of that over here to save time and effort :)
I have lost 126lbs, 48" (the weight since Feb, the measurements since July). I am in a size 20 jeans vs the too big to buy in a catalog sizes. I walk a 5k each month since October (jogged 9 minutes at the January 5k).
My super secret goal is to do a sprint triathlon. Portafino has "super sprints" that are even shorter distances. But I guess I should master swimming first, and get a bike before signingup for those lol.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Thursday, November 24, 2011
NO time
I have no time, or energy to really post.
My mom spent a week at Sacred Heart, a week bedridden at home and a week at Baptist Hospital. She is now at a rehab / nursing home until Dec 2. The only one that would take her, because of her weight, was in Fairhope. She is not happy with the care there (she wouldn't be happy anywhere I am sure, but this place is pretty bad). They are going to discharge her even if she is still unable to stand... just send her home with a hospital bed, hoyer lift and home care.
Rio had his ACL surgery and I don't know how it is going. He carries that leg a lot. He launched himself vertically into the persimmon tree for a possum (twice). With my folks out of town he stays inside while I am gone out or to work... I now have sedatives for him.
Family is family. I don't have energy to say more.
Today is Thanksgiving. We are taking dinner to Fairhope to eat with my folks. Of course my dad says we are stupid, etc. I thought by now I would be used to hearing that... but I guess it never gets old. :(
3 months out from WLS... I've lost a total of 103lbs since February. Walked in 2 5ks. Training with the personal trainer once a week, may go to 2x. See Counselor once a week, going to 2 until after the first of the year. Struggling with depression and a touch of paranoia... I want to matter. *sigh*
Just some pics... just because I can
My mom spent a week at Sacred Heart, a week bedridden at home and a week at Baptist Hospital. She is now at a rehab / nursing home until Dec 2. The only one that would take her, because of her weight, was in Fairhope. She is not happy with the care there (she wouldn't be happy anywhere I am sure, but this place is pretty bad). They are going to discharge her even if she is still unable to stand... just send her home with a hospital bed, hoyer lift and home care.
Rio had his ACL surgery and I don't know how it is going. He carries that leg a lot. He launched himself vertically into the persimmon tree for a possum (twice). With my folks out of town he stays inside while I am gone out or to work... I now have sedatives for him.
Family is family. I don't have energy to say more.
Today is Thanksgiving. We are taking dinner to Fairhope to eat with my folks. Of course my dad says we are stupid, etc. I thought by now I would be used to hearing that... but I guess it never gets old. :(
3 months out from WLS... I've lost a total of 103lbs since February. Walked in 2 5ks. Training with the personal trainer once a week, may go to 2x. See Counselor once a week, going to 2 until after the first of the year. Struggling with depression and a touch of paranoia... I want to matter. *sigh*
Just some pics... just because I can
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Back Again
Last night we called again for an ambulance to take my mom to the ER. We went to Baptist this time and she was admitted again. It has, so far, been a completely different experience than what we had at Sacred Heart. They did new knee x-rays in the ER and said her knee is still fractured and she was displaying symptoms of her CHF. We knew about 1am they were going to admit her, but a room didn't come available until 3. Her ER nurse came in and chatted whenever she had time -even showing us pics of her kids lol.
The doctor saw my mom today and said his plan is to keep her until Monday or Tuesday and then send her to rehab for 7-10 days. I am thrilled and praying and hoping and begging that the rehab helps her at least stand on her own again.
When she was admitted at 3am, they told her she would have to stay in the ER bed for about an hour and half because they special ordered a bed for her. Around 4 or so the bed showed up, they moved her and got her some pain meds for her knee. I left a few minutes after 5, to bed a few after 6. Didn't sleep well due to texts, calls and forgetting to turn off my alarm. When I got up I fed the animals and went to see my mom. She was still in pain but seemed to have a little better outlook. A little. The ortho doc came in while I was there and said he thinks what the other docs are calling a fracture is actually bonespurs breaking off. I don't know the difference, she hurts - thats what matters to me. He did give her an exercise or 2 to do until physical therapy comes in.
Rio has his consultation and possibly surgery on Tuesday 11/8.
The doctor saw my mom today and said his plan is to keep her until Monday or Tuesday and then send her to rehab for 7-10 days. I am thrilled and praying and hoping and begging that the rehab helps her at least stand on her own again.
When she was admitted at 3am, they told her she would have to stay in the ER bed for about an hour and half because they special ordered a bed for her. Around 4 or so the bed showed up, they moved her and got her some pain meds for her knee. I left a few minutes after 5, to bed a few after 6. Didn't sleep well due to texts, calls and forgetting to turn off my alarm. When I got up I fed the animals and went to see my mom. She was still in pain but seemed to have a little better outlook. A little. The ortho doc came in while I was there and said he thinks what the other docs are calling a fracture is actually bonespurs breaking off. I don't know the difference, she hurts - thats what matters to me. He did give her an exercise or 2 to do until physical therapy comes in.
Rio has his consultation and possibly surgery on Tuesday 11/8.
Friday, November 4, 2011
**Knock Knock**
Ok I'm back.. I'm not able to post here from work so it is hard to remember it when I am home. Again, I do blog at obesityhelp.com under lj1972, so I can go there to catch up.
In general - I struggled with depression for a bit. Then, on 10/23 my mom went to the ER for shortness of breath. She was admitted for CHF at Sacred Heart Hospital (the medical abyss). They kept her there, in bed constantly, from Sunday until Thursday evening. The staff had to help her move around on the bed and they mauled her fractured knee. She was never even allowed to sit on the edge of the bed, I assume because it would have been a hassle for the nurses to get her back in bed.
At any rate, when they were ready to discharge her on Thursday evening my mom was completely unable to stand. The nurses basically picked her up and put her in her wheelchair and told my dad to call the fire department to help get her in bed! I was furious!!!
Ensley fire department came and helped us get her in bed, and there she has stayed for about 8 days. She is unable to stand to go to the bathroom so my dad cleans her up and we change her sheets. Most days she can stand a few seconds so we can drag the sheets out from under her, but today she wasn't able to stand at all. Home healthcare nurse came out today and ordered a hospital bed and physical therapy.. Here's praying something works.
I have worked out 2x with the fitness trainer. Today was brutal but I think I did better than the week before. I haven't worked out in about a month.
October 13-16 I spent camping at Coldwater with Rio and Buddy. I had a really good time. My horse trailer was supposed to be ready on 10/12, but I STILL don't have it. The trainer took Buddy out for me and then brought him home. I want to camp again - soon! It was so much fun to just sit with Buddy and Rio.
I see Dr. Friedman next week for official weight stuff, but last week the trainer did measurements and I weighed 266.... 87lbs lost since February! A total of 30.25 inches!
Forearm -
July - 13.5
August - 13.5
September - 12.75
October - 12.0
Total to date - 1.5 inches
Arm (upper) -July - 21.0
August- 20.75
Sept - 20.00
October - 18.5
Total to Date - 2.5inches
Chest -July - 52.5
August - 51.0
Sept - 47.75
October - 45.5
Total to date - 7.5 inches
Waist -July - 47.75
August - 47.0
Sept - 43.0
October - 42.5
Total to date - 5.25 inches
Abdomen -July - 47.0
August - 47.0
Sept - 45.5
October - 44.5
Total to Date - 2.5 inches
Hips
July - 60 (I actually don't think the 60" measuring tape went all the way around, she was being nice)
August - 58.75
Sept - 56.0
October - 53.5
Total to date 6.5 inches!! YAY!
Thigh -
July - 35.0
August - 35.0
Sept - 33.25
October - 32.0
Total to date - 3 inches
Calf -July - 22.5
August - 22.0
Sept - 21.25
October - 21.00Total to date - 1.5 inches
According to the gym Tanita scale my BMI is 42.9 (down from 51.7 first weigh in at the gym with the trainer) and my Fat % is 49.1% compared to a start of 55.1%. I'll wait to make it official with Dr. Friedman. My sessions with my counselor are tough some times. There are days I wonder why I am still going? I figure that is the depression though, which is improving and would probably be fine if my mom was doing better.
I work with Buddy most days. He is doing so great. Rio is supposed to have his 2nd ACL surgery on Tuesday 11/8.
Friday 10/28 I met pet photographer Allison Shamrell and had photos made with Rio and Rags. I am so happy with the "sneak peek" !!
The photos were done at The Bluffs - LOTS of stairs!! Then, the next morning I walked my first ever 5k!! It went pretty well except my foot was sore from the Bluffs. I have already signed up for another 5k in a couple of weeks, with more in my sights. :)
Things are busy and hopeful and frightening.
In general - I struggled with depression for a bit. Then, on 10/23 my mom went to the ER for shortness of breath. She was admitted for CHF at Sacred Heart Hospital (the medical abyss). They kept her there, in bed constantly, from Sunday until Thursday evening. The staff had to help her move around on the bed and they mauled her fractured knee. She was never even allowed to sit on the edge of the bed, I assume because it would have been a hassle for the nurses to get her back in bed.
At any rate, when they were ready to discharge her on Thursday evening my mom was completely unable to stand. The nurses basically picked her up and put her in her wheelchair and told my dad to call the fire department to help get her in bed! I was furious!!!
Ensley fire department came and helped us get her in bed, and there she has stayed for about 8 days. She is unable to stand to go to the bathroom so my dad cleans her up and we change her sheets. Most days she can stand a few seconds so we can drag the sheets out from under her, but today she wasn't able to stand at all. Home healthcare nurse came out today and ordered a hospital bed and physical therapy.. Here's praying something works.
I have worked out 2x with the fitness trainer. Today was brutal but I think I did better than the week before. I haven't worked out in about a month.
October 13-16 I spent camping at Coldwater with Rio and Buddy. I had a really good time. My horse trailer was supposed to be ready on 10/12, but I STILL don't have it. The trainer took Buddy out for me and then brought him home. I want to camp again - soon! It was so much fun to just sit with Buddy and Rio.
I see Dr. Friedman next week for official weight stuff, but last week the trainer did measurements and I weighed 266.... 87lbs lost since February! A total of 30.25 inches!
Forearm -
July - 13.5
August - 13.5
September - 12.75
October - 12.0
Total to date - 1.5 inches
Arm (upper) -July - 21.0
August- 20.75
Sept - 20.00
October - 18.5
Total to Date - 2.5inches
Chest -July - 52.5
August - 51.0
Sept - 47.75
October - 45.5
Total to date - 7.5 inches
Waist -July - 47.75
August - 47.0
Sept - 43.0
October - 42.5
Total to date - 5.25 inches
Abdomen -July - 47.0
August - 47.0
Sept - 45.5
October - 44.5
Total to Date - 2.5 inches
Hips
July - 60 (I actually don't think the 60" measuring tape went all the way around, she was being nice)
August - 58.75
Sept - 56.0
October - 53.5
Total to date 6.5 inches!! YAY!
Thigh -
July - 35.0
August - 35.0
Sept - 33.25
October - 32.0
Total to date - 3 inches
Calf -July - 22.5
August - 22.0
Sept - 21.25
October - 21.00Total to date - 1.5 inches
According to the gym Tanita scale my BMI is 42.9 (down from 51.7 first weigh in at the gym with the trainer) and my Fat % is 49.1% compared to a start of 55.1%. I'll wait to make it official with Dr. Friedman. My sessions with my counselor are tough some times. There are days I wonder why I am still going? I figure that is the depression though, which is improving and would probably be fine if my mom was doing better.
I work with Buddy most days. He is doing so great. Rio is supposed to have his 2nd ACL surgery on Tuesday 11/8.
Friday 10/28 I met pet photographer Allison Shamrell and had photos made with Rio and Rags. I am so happy with the "sneak peek" !!
The photos were done at The Bluffs - LOTS of stairs!! Then, the next morning I walked my first ever 5k!! It went pretty well except my foot was sore from the Bluffs. I have already signed up for another 5k in a couple of weeks, with more in my sights. :)
Things are busy and hopeful and frightening.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Barktoberfest
Every year the Humane Society puts on a "Barktoberfest" at the parks downtown. They have one full park of about 60 vendors ranging from vet clinics (mine was there - YAY), pet stores, rescues, photographers, etc. Another park has the demos (flyball, K9, dachsund races) and another has bounce houses for the kids.
I took Rio and Rags and we are all worn out. I paid to park thinking it would be closer. It was - to the Ronald McDonald House fire truck pull. I made it even further away by walking the wrong street. We walked about 6 blocks the wrong way, then had to walk a few to get corrected and to the park.
Then we waited for friends but Rio and Rags kept pulling on the leashes and me scolding them .. I was exhausted before we even started walking the park! We wandered around a bit and before we left I had my photo made with the dogs. The lady had an actual photography business so I thought it would be ok... but I was very disappointed. I had both dogs with me and they were good. She knelt down to get the photo, but then also angled up so I look like I am gargantu-woman 12ft tall!! Rio looks like a mini-Lab. Seriously? *sigh*
Anyway it was fun walking around, especially once the dogs settled down. Then we had to walk all the way back to the truck. It was a lot shorter when I walked the correct way!!! We were still exhausted when we go to the truck.
I took Rio and Rags and we are all worn out. I paid to park thinking it would be closer. It was - to the Ronald McDonald House fire truck pull. I made it even further away by walking the wrong street. We walked about 6 blocks the wrong way, then had to walk a few to get corrected and to the park.
Then we waited for friends but Rio and Rags kept pulling on the leashes and me scolding them .. I was exhausted before we even started walking the park! We wandered around a bit and before we left I had my photo made with the dogs. The lady had an actual photography business so I thought it would be ok... but I was very disappointed. I had both dogs with me and they were good. She knelt down to get the photo, but then also angled up so I look like I am gargantu-woman 12ft tall!! Rio looks like a mini-Lab. Seriously? *sigh*
Anyway it was fun walking around, especially once the dogs settled down. Then we had to walk all the way back to the truck. It was a lot shorter when I walked the correct way!!! We were still exhausted when we go to the truck.
Rags still had some get up and go, but Rio's get up and go "got up and went"... but at least he was still smiling
I didn't spend much time at home before I put pon a long sleeve shirt and headed to Jrod's baseball game. He was sitting by the time I got to the first game (last couple innings) and didn't go in until the 4th in the 2nd game. He had a great hit and played well in the field. They put him in to pitch!! I wish they would practice him or he would practice at home ... they do this every season. He did fine and got the outs so it worked out ok.
Now I am just up. No reason. Dreading work tomorrow because when I am depressed it is so hard to get motivated. I have motivation problems anyway because my moodiness, but not that the depression is settling in, I imagine it is only going to get worse.
Counselor will be back in town Monday, and I have an appointment. I have sent easy emails since he was at a conference and busy. He also was just on a laptop and I didn't figure he likes typing on it anymore than I would lol. Hopefully sessions will work out ok.
Buddy is still at the trainer. I don't know when she is planning to bring him back. If he isn't back by then I will either pick him up when I go to Crestview to get my new trailer or I will ask her to bring him to Coldwater. Either way he'll be back mid-October, I am ready for him to be home.
I have a LOT of winterizing to do now that it is cooler (58* now, low of 49). Pat the bullied hen just roosts on an old rabbit cage under a board so she needs more shelter. I need to clean out the little hutch house for the dwarf rabbits and Bon the big rabbit needs somewhere to snuggle in for cool nights. The 2 red roos still get up on the fence at night, so I need to block that off and make a roost inside the shelter so maybe they will use that --- Bo the BR Roo gets on the fence as well, but he gets along ok to stay with Poppy, Solo and the big flock.
I did plant broccoli and cabbage in the raised bed yesterday. I need to do more... we'll see how that goes.
I bought Skye some feed, just need to unload it. I need to get another big bucket for water since Buddy likes warm apple water too :)
Lots to do... gotta get moving instead of making excuses.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Follow Ups
Yesterday was my 6wk follow up with Dr. Friedman and his dietician. I have lost 20lbs since surgery (they were happy with that.... I am "eh..."). He said for me to keep working out at the gym even though it will mean slower weight loss. I will, and I want to... but honestly it is difficult to not just sit back and let the weight drop off first. But, I guess being healthy is more important. Sigh. :)
I was super tired yesterday so I stopped at Wendy's on the way to work and got a BLT Cobb salad. I ate part of the chicken, some cheese and few leafs of baby spinach and romaine. No problem. I nibbled on a little more after staff meeting and within an hour I had gas pains so bad I seriously thought I was going to have to head to the ER. I took 5 GasX strips with no relief. I walked. I sat on the toilet (sorry). I wanted to cry. When I finally got home, after driving doubled over the steering wheel, I tended the animals very quickly and then took a hot shower. I let it hit my cramping back and abdomen and by the time the water started running a little less warm I felt better. Mercy - no more raw leafy greens for me for a while!!
Today I have a nagging depression. I need to go work in the garden. I HAVE to go work in the garden, but I really just want to go back to bed. I am going to a football game for a friend's nephew - not excited but it is hanging out with my friends so I'll go. Tomorrow is the Humane Society's Barktoberfest, so I will be going to that as well. It is supposed to be very cool (low 50's) tonight with a high around 78 tomorrow. Maybe after Barktoberfest I will go the Farmer's Market and then take the dogs on down to the Bluffs ... see how Rio and I handle the stairs.
Speaking of Rio - I told them at the vet as soon as I get his knee surgery paid off I am going to drop him off on a Monday morning and not pick him up until the find out why he is lame. It kills me to watch my 3yr old dog not able to get up off the floor. I am so scared he will end up like my old Matilda and be in arthritic misery for the last half of his life.
I was super tired yesterday so I stopped at Wendy's on the way to work and got a BLT Cobb salad. I ate part of the chicken, some cheese and few leafs of baby spinach and romaine. No problem. I nibbled on a little more after staff meeting and within an hour I had gas pains so bad I seriously thought I was going to have to head to the ER. I took 5 GasX strips with no relief. I walked. I sat on the toilet (sorry). I wanted to cry. When I finally got home, after driving doubled over the steering wheel, I tended the animals very quickly and then took a hot shower. I let it hit my cramping back and abdomen and by the time the water started running a little less warm I felt better. Mercy - no more raw leafy greens for me for a while!!
Today I have a nagging depression. I need to go work in the garden. I HAVE to go work in the garden, but I really just want to go back to bed. I am going to a football game for a friend's nephew - not excited but it is hanging out with my friends so I'll go. Tomorrow is the Humane Society's Barktoberfest, so I will be going to that as well. It is supposed to be very cool (low 50's) tonight with a high around 78 tomorrow. Maybe after Barktoberfest I will go the Farmer's Market and then take the dogs on down to the Bluffs ... see how Rio and I handle the stairs.
Speaking of Rio - I told them at the vet as soon as I get his knee surgery paid off I am going to drop him off on a Monday morning and not pick him up until the find out why he is lame. It kills me to watch my 3yr old dog not able to get up off the floor. I am so scared he will end up like my old Matilda and be in arthritic misery for the last half of his life.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
What a week... it's only Wednesday!
Sunday night I worked out at the gym so after I tended to the animals it was around 1-130 before I got to bed. I woke up at 530 and headed out to meet Robyn so I could follow her to Jrod's golf tournament out at NAS - we met at 615, J had to be there at 7, the tourney was supposed to start at 8. Robyn rented a golf cart and we went to Jared's 1st tee to wait for him and his group. And we waited. And waited. I think they finally got there / started around 830 or so.
I didn't have a clue what was going on, so Robyn gave me play by plays. It wasn't TOO hot and there was a nice breeze, lots of shade under huge old oaks dripping in Spanish Moss. It was nice. There were jets flying over - including the Blue Angels.
Jrod said my pics are fine, but would be so much cooler if there was a jet behind him in this first pic lol
(I would be SOOOO much happier if I could figure out how to rotate the stupid pics!)
I didn't have a clue what was going on, so Robyn gave me play by plays. It wasn't TOO hot and there was a nice breeze, lots of shade under huge old oaks dripping in Spanish Moss. It was nice. There were jets flying over - including the Blue Angels.
Jrod said my pics are fine, but would be so much cooler if there was a jet behind him in this first pic lol
(I would be SOOOO much happier if I could figure out how to rotate the stupid pics!)
I left the golf course when they finished at 1 (exhausted from riding on the cart for 5hrs) and went straight home to shower off , change and head out for my appointment with Jim at 2. It was a tough one.
I left there and made a run by Publix, home to change again and then to work. When I got to work I felt sore and tired, but ok. As the night went on I started feeling like a big construction worker was kicking / stomping me with his heavy work boots. Even my elbow joints hurt. My head hurt, neck and back...
I actually left work early. I couldn't take it. I slept fitfully all night, then had to get up and take Tvo to school. I ran by and got chicken feed then fed them once I got home, and went back to bed. I just dozed off and on. Tried lunch, then slept a couple of hours. I felt better overall, but I was still achy and tired last night.
I worked out at the gym and according to that scale I am 281 "point" something. I slept great last night and don't feel the same pain in my joints, but I am still exhausted. I guess I need to check my protein and fluid intake, because I know they h ave to be low.
Jim is going to a conference out of town and for the most part I am fine ... even after tough sessions.
Tomorrow I see the nutritionist and Dr. Friedman. I hope I remember to print out my measurements to take so they can see I really am trying to work this thing. *sigh*
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