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Rosie and I went to the mall today. Searching for some INSPIRATION Dresses for her. She is scheduled to have Gastric Bypass on the 26th. She has been dieting since Feb and is already down over 50 lbs. The jeans she wore today were way too large for her. Gonna have to order her some new ones!
She found 2 dresses today. Size 12 and a 14. She can’t wait till she is that size.
The dresses are hanging up in her bedroom in plain view…she is so excited!
She is a size 24/26 now. Prior to her weight loss she was a size 32. She now weighs 311. She has even lost more weight since her weigh-in last week. SO PROUD OF HER!
I am hoping she can wear the red and gold sequin dress in a size 12 by Christmas. She also got a gorgeous wrap around dress in a lovely abstract print in a 14. Both dresses were 80% off!!!
I got a leopard print maxi dress in a size 8-10 (medium) for myself. It is beautiful. Purple, Gold, and Black. SWEET! Amazed that I can wear a 10-12 now!
I have been following the same high protein- low carb diet Rosie is on.
I am in Ketosis… having very fruity breath. It is nasty. Low Carb does that.
I am off insulin and victoza injections. Yippppeeeee! I only take 1 Meta-Glip pill daily and it is controlling my sugar very well..
I hope that everyone who reads this will say a prayer for Rosie. THANKS!
Rosie had her last pre-op testing today. She has lost over 50+ lbs since Feb!!! So proud of her.
Dr Boyce ordered a bilateral ultrasound test to check for blood clots in her legs. She had one today and will also have one after surgery. Dr Boyce and his staff are very well organized. WONDERFUL PROGRAM!!!
Surgery is less than 2 weeks away. I am so excited for Rosie! Have prescriptions for her meds that Dr Boyce requires prior and after surgery. Getting them filled tomorrow.
So far Rosie and I like all the foods that we have purchased from Dr Boyce’s office. Spent over $500.00 on the PROTEIN foods and vitamins. Rose is so finicky.. so pleased that she actually likes the PROTEIN items Dr Boyce sells.
I have lost 12lbs since my first visit. Dr Boyce wants to see me after Rosie’s surgery to discuss what he thinks need to be done for me. I only have lost 60 lbs since I had Gastric Bypass 21 months ago. Still would like to lose 50-75 MORE lbs. Dr Boyce has gathered all my records from Dr Mancini’s office. Just hope he suggests BPD/DS for me. Hope he can going back in and check my Roux-en-y. In order for my insurance to pay for additional surgery there has to be something wrong… Still having upper left quadrant pain and severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome.. which I have had since surgery.
Rosie is online looking for some dresses in smaller sizes. I still have a slew of dresses I bought prior to my surgery. One I wore for the first time today. Really cute mini dress… which I wore biker shorts under. Rosie almost bought a red prom dress today in a size 20. It was only $10… thinking to going back and buying it for her. Can’t wait till she is able to go into any store and find clothes that fits her.
Rosie had her nutrition class yesterday. Also had some labs drawn. Has more labs to be taken on Monday. Plus x-rays and ekg. Diet has begun. Her surgeon requires 2-4 weeks on his diet which includes his own line of protein enhanced foods such as pasta, cereal, oatmeal, shakes, puddings, even salty snacks. She is allowed 6 items of those daily plus she has to drink 64 oz or more or fluids daily. She has already started on her vitamin regime…which she will follow for life.
Rosie is now wearing the clothes I wore prior to my gastric bypass. She has lost 2-3 dress sizes already.
I have went from a size 26 to a 12-14. Even have a few size 9-10 pants. :-)
I am so proud of Rosie for losing weight and for deciding on having surgery on her own. She will be having a BPD/DS Surgery on July 26th. Really appreciate all your prayers. May they continue….
SO happy with the news that my cousin Bekka received today. Hoping for even better news for her and her family. Plan on going to see her in Sept/Oct if not sooner. I love you Rebecca!
Rosie has an ear infection.. The nurse allowed me to look inside her ear…. it looks nasty and painful. She is on Augmentin for it.
Dad has not smoked in a few days and is really hard to deal with him. So moody. Pray that he can get his emotions controlled and loses his addiction to nicotine.
My uncle Franklin passed away yesterday. Prayers to my cuz Leslie and her family.
My sis Rose Lee will be having duodenal switch biliopancreatic diversion “Gastric Bypass” Surgery on July 26th. Only 21 days away!! She is starting a High Protein Low Carb Diet this week. The last week or so prior to the surgery it will be all liquids high protein diet. In support of her I will be following the same diet. We are starting this diet on Thursday. She has her educational class and labs on Wednesday of this week. She is getting excited. She is down 2 clothing sizes already. So proud of her. I love you Sissy!
Gastro-Intestinal update: I am now taking bentyl and welchol for my irritable bowel sydrome. No accidents in 5 days. Very pleased. Thanks to Dr Melling!
Started menstruation last night. Only 2nd period I have had in over 6 years. I am wondering if it is related to the new meds or perhaps my thyroid. Thyroid has been too high. Doc Langton lowered my synthroid dosage. I have been losing my hair… again. I am positive it is related to my thyroid issues. Thank God for wigs and hairpieces!!!
Had a lovely trip to West Virginia last weekend. Had a blast with my – 6 almost 7 year old – cousin MaShayla who spent one night with us at the hotel. It was her first time in a hotel. She is so beautiful, smart, and loquacious. That sweetie can talk all night and day about anything. She is interesting to chat with. I am missing her!
I want everyone who reads this to say a prayer for my Cousin Rebecca. Lord knows I am praying for her.
I haven’t had much of an appetite for a few weeks…. ever since I started bentyl I have to make myself eat. We went to the Gondolier for dinner. I had a salad and fettucine alfredo. Sauce on the side. I used about 1/3 of the sauce. Could only eat about half of it… having leftovers tomorrow.
Dad, Rosie, Smoki and I went on a late evening picnic @ Panther Creek State Park the other day. Had an awesome time. Got some Kentucky Fried Chicken and a cantaloupe for the picnic. Smoki had more fun that anyone. Gonna go on a picnic weekly as long as the weather is nice. Saw an 8 point buck, some does and one fawn. Not to mention 3 dead roadkill skunks. Phew-Weeeee!
I have had a Summer head cold for a week now. Mainly coughing, headache, and ear tickles.. now Rosie has it.
I drove on the Interstate for the first time last week. Drove through Bristol, TN to Wytheville, VA. I did well. I am still amazed that I am driving!!!
I pray that I have more energy this week that I have been having. So much I need to do before Rosie has surgery.
While John was on holiday with his sis in Turkey last week, I was bored and I started playing Farmville again.. alas I am hooked once again.
Started using a MicroNeedle therapy roller on my face. Suppose to help rejuvenate new skin and erases fine lines and wrinkles. Not sure it is working all I know is it hurts! 250 fine needles…. .5 mm. Skin is feeling a wee bit raw so I wont do it as long or as hard as I have been. I have read good reviews on this product. Will write a review after i use it for few months.
Bentyl makes my mouth so dry. I am parched. UGH
Coughing… I don’t cough much during the day.. but late at night it starts up… pray that it goes away.
I am knackered. I havebeen staying up to 4-5 am and it has caught up with me. Going to bed,
July 6th 8:00 Dr. Boyce CLASSJuly 6th 12:15 Dr. Boyce FINAL LABSJuly 11th 1:45 Dr. Boyce VISITJuly 11th 3:45 Hospital PRE-OPJuly 19th Coumadin STOPJuly 26th 7:00 SURGERY
She will be having Duodendal Switch with Biliopancreatic Diverision on July 26th with Dr Stephen Boyce as Surgeon.
Rosie and I both will be starting a MONTH long high protein liquid diet prior to her surgery. I am doing it in support of her. I hope to lose a few pounds and lose 15-25 lbs. during this time.
Rosie is getting excited about losing weight and regaining some of her life. Appreciate your prayers. THANKS!
I am so happy for her yet worried at the same time. I pray that surgery and recovery goes smoothly and that she can adapt readily to the lifestyle DS/BPD requires.
I had Roux-en-Y surgery on Sept 14th 2009 and lost over 1oo lbs. Doing well. I still can only eat small meals at a time. I have days where I still have issues with certain foods. But mainly eat what I want but in limited quantities. My life has changed since surgery. I have more confidence and self esteem. I can do more but with having chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromylalgia I often do more than I should and end up paying for it later. Like I can go out and shop for a few hours and then barely can get out of bed the next day. Still having fibro aches and pains as I did prior to surgery. I still don’t tolerate heat very well. It can be 95 degrees outside.. and when I walk into an air-conditioned store I end up with chills and torrential sweats. HATE THAT!
My Family doc has been trying various meds to help with my IBS. Was on Questran and it didn’t help. Start on Bentyl tomorrow. Been having cramps and diarrhea more and more often. Fecal incontinence is almost nightly now. No fun at all. Embarrassing and humiliating. Not sure what has caused this but it happened after Gastric Bypass Surgery. If Bentyl does not help Welchol is the next treatment planned. I am on Immodium a few times daily. Have been for years.
I start on metaglip tomorrow for my diabetes and stop glipizide. I continue on Victoza as long as I can get samples from my endocrinologist since my insurance will NOT cover it.
Still on Cymbalta, Xanax, and Trazodone for my nerves and anxiety.
I take Vicodin for my fibromylagia pain.
I am now wearing a size 10-12-14 in clothing.. All depends on the designer. I even have a few 7-9 that I wear. VANITY SIZING! Cause I am a size 16 I am sure! I have about 10-15 lbs of excess stomach skin. Gonna be talking to some plastic surgeons about removing it. Still desiring breast augmentation. What I once had is now saggy sloping deflated boobs. Have to roll em up to get them in my bra. LOL! Not really… but almost!
I still can’t believe I got my drivers license. So PROUD of myself. Major break-through for me. Congrats to myself.
John just got back from Portugal and Spain today. Has an awesome tan. Looks incredible. Glad he got some time to enjoy himself. Was thrilled to see him tonight. Woo-Hoo! We have a special date night planned for Wednesday. I missed him so much and cried daily while he was away. He and I webcam daily whenever possible. Have yet to meet. He is my best friend. We adore one another.
For 17 years I have not dated, been kissed or made love to. Yes, I am lonely and I pray to have patience, perseverance, wisdom, and guidance to whomever or whatever God wants me to have in my life.
I am going out to the mall tomorrow afternoon/evening. May go to the movies. Not sure yet.Rosie and I need new bedsheets. Plus Rosie needs a few items for after surgery. Already got her some really cute nighties. She has dropped 2 dress sizes this year. So proud of her. She is gonna be one hot sexy SKINNY mama! She is already gorgeous.. Can only imagine what she will look like in the future.
Went to The Great Smoky Flea Market yesterday. Got some lovely Fascinators. John loved the hot pink flowery fascinator I had on tonight. I also got 2 maxi halter dresses… BRAND NEW… for only $6 each. Got a size XL but needed L or perhaps a M. The dresses are so sexy but too revealing to wear out in public without a jacket or shawl. I wore the hot pink Hawaiian flowered one today to the Doctor. Mainly wore it for John. He thought I looked beautiful… and I DID! Also bought lots of $1 earrings. So adorable. Smoki went with us. He had a blast. He got fitted for a new red harness. He is so studly!
We were out for only around an hour yesterday. It was so hot. My body thermostat is all screwed up due to Fibromylagia… so when perspire… I sweat… dripping… drenched… UGH! They are times even in cold weather where I will have chills and the sweats at the same time. UGH. Frustrating to say the least. Since Gastric Bypass I get cold so easily. I will wear a sweatshirt most evenings cause I am so cold.
Another thing that has changed is my tailbone. I never had much of an Badonkadonk even at 315 lbs. So, now, after losing 110+ lbs I have zero butt left. No cushion there now…So my tailbone aches most of the day…. So I HAVE a pain in the ass daily.. Some say I AM a pain in the ass. LOL!
Allergy season is killing me. My nose will start dripping all the sudden… like a faucet…as well as my eyes tearing.. looks like I am crying. UGH! Benadryl and Claritin is not helping.
I have some leftover taco’s from El Sazon that I am making for my dinner tonight. I get them carryout. 9 taco’s with Meat and Cheese only… with Lettuce and Tomato on the side. They give me almost a head of lettuce and 2-3 chopped tomatoes. I remove the taco shells and discard them. The Taco meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes makes me at least 3 meals not counting how many dad and Rosie eats. So Tasty and filling. So glad that I can Still only eat small portions. Hope it stays that way forever.
I have also started doing laundry daily. Something I have never did in my life. I am getting good at it and actually enjoy it.
I am living with aches and pains from fibro, the IBS issues, my allergies, my insomnia/hypersomnia troubles, my diabetes, and my continuing social anxiety and panic attacks. It could be better and yet it could be worse… I am grateful for all the blessings and pray for the strength to conquer obstacles in my life. It will get better…
Dad is still having severe edema and is so grouchy… he has been driving all of us insane including our pets.
I pray that he is feeling better tomorrow.
I even pulled over and had Dad drive today due to him making me so nervous. I even cried.
Had a nice lil chat with John. Adore that man. He always helps me relax and is so supportive and attentive. Sending love and prayers to him. He is working @ home for a few weeks due to a back injury and an infection. He was not feeling well and went to bed early. He arrived at chat late cause he was sleeping but said he had to see me tonight. So Sweet and Precious.
Started on Questran for my IBS. Increasing my dosage from once a day to twice a day to see if that helps. So far once a day doesn’t do much.
Been more active lately since Dad has been in and out of the hospital with Pneumonia and Urinary Retention. BUT I am wore out. Aching all over. Chronic Fatigue and Fibromylagia sucks.
Planted some strawberry and tomato plants in the garden this week …. also sowed some catnip seeds for my fur babies Tater, Jazzi, Punkin and Panther.
I have been driving a lot the past few weeks. Adore driving on the four lane. Gonna attempt to get my drivers license in the next few months.
Haven’t been sleeping well. Some nights I sleep like a baby then others I don’t sleep much at all.
Allergy Season is rearing its ugly head. Waiting on my insurance to approve Allegra for me. My forehead, eyes, nose and cheeks are swollen. So pianful. I go from a stuffy nose to a runny faucet in a matter of minutes some days. I even hurt in my ears, teeth and jaw from it.
Been taking better care of my hair, skin, nails and body. Hope to post a blog about it soon. Just so much is on my mind and so much transpiring that I haven’t posted much at all. Sorry. I know lots of my family and friends read this.
I dyed my hair… jet black. It is a medium brown naturally but I have dyed it Red for 6-7 years now. I use to dye it black.. way back in the day. Man I am getting old since I can say WAY BACK IN THE DAY. LOL
Hope to post some reviews on items I have purchased as well as places I purchase stuff from.
Rosie is doing great. She has dropped 2 dress sizes already. She still needs medical clearance letter from her family physician Blake Melling to get approval for Gastric Bypass…. Looks like it will be Summer when she has it. We all adore Dr Melling. Best doc we ever had. SO compassionate. He explains things and listens to us. Dad, Rosie and I all see him. Mom did as well. Good Man!
Ok it is 2 am and here I am blogging when I should be in bed. Heading that way.
Sending love and prayers to Aunt Susie’s family. I love all of you.
Also much love to my cousin Brandy. Hope to see all my WV Family soon as Dad is well enough to travel.
I won tickets from Harrah’s Casino to see the Bret Michaels concert tomorrow night!!!! Woo-Hoo. I am going! It is about 90 miles away. Gonna play a lil poker while there. I love poker!!
Dreams Do Come True.
It has been 16 years since we saw him in concert.. also been 16 years since we have attend ANY Rock Concert. Rosie and I are so excited!
I am back to the weight I was the last time I went to a big concert.
I have been wearing heels, stockings, and short dresses for the past week. Got my sexy legs back. WOO-HOO!
I am so grateful for God helping me lose weight and for the doctors and surgeons who assisted me along the way. Still would like to lose 50+ lbs. God willing.
I have completed a mani and pedi. I used Opi’s Happy Anniversary.
Been shaved, plucked and even pruned today. LOL!
Still unsure what I am gonna wear to the show. I do know I am wearing black fishnet stockings and either knee-high black leather boots or perhaps black 3″ wedge sandals. Did a test run with the new sandals today as we ran errands and was pleasantly surprised that I could walk in them comfortably. One of my goals after gastric bypass was to be able to wear shoes with over an 1″ heel and I now am up to 3″…. gonna try even higher ones when I find a pair on sale.
I have been taking care of my skin, hair, nails, and body much better over the last few months. My fave moisturizer is butter flavored crisco. YES! Crisco. I use it over my entire face and body. A few times a week I put it on my feet and then cover that up with a thick layer of vaseline and heavy socks and sleep in it. My feet are totally different now… in a positive way. Smooth instead of crusty and calloused. WINNING! LOL. Also been using grape seed and apricot oil on my face, hair and body on occasion.
I chopped off 12″ of my hair last April…. I had already cut a few inches prior to that. Since then my hair has grown about 12″. Not bad at all. Better than average. So pleased.
My current nape hair is 12″. From widows peak to the back length is 22″ now. I was almost 32″ in Sept 2009. Getting there! After Gastric Bypass I lost about 30% of my hair so I chopped it off. It is now growing back thicker and curlier. :-)
CURRENT VITAMIN REGIMEN:: Got them from PURITAN.
VITAMIN D 10,000 IU
MAXIMUM BIOTIN 7500 mcg
OMEGA-3 FISH OIL 1500 MG
IRON FERROUS SULFATE 28 mg
PROBIOTIC 10
FOLIC ACID TABS 800 mcg.
OMEGA-3 FISH OIL 1500 MG
VITAMIN B-100 COMPLEX.
I have purchased some Human Hair extensions from EBAY and Hair Sisters. I have a sets in 24″, 20″, 18″, 12″ and 8″. I adore my extensions. They are so comfy and looks like my hair did prior to the chop. Since the extensions are human hair I can color and curl them as I wish. I also have a few synthetic pieces, a bun, a ponytail, a 3/4 wig and others… I wore the bun today and it looked spectacular. So quick and easy to use. I had slept in grape seed oil on my hair last night to condition it and didn’t have time to rinse it out… So I gathered it all up in a ponytail and slapped a synthetic hair bun and I was ready to go.
My hair and Rosie’s hair is rolled in Pillow Curlers tonight. Great comfy and long lasting curls.
Tomorrow I will prolly wear my 20″ 100% human hair extensions…. curled…. with a half pouf aka beehive aka a snookie on top.
My current hair color is dark brown almost black. I get all sorts of compliments on it. I adore all the male attention I am receiving but it still scares me.
The last 5 pics showcase my real hair. Rest of the pix have hair extensions in them.
I have found some terrific bargains on clothes this month online and in stores. Got around 10 dresses. All were at least 75% off. Sizes range from a 10 to a 14. Two years ago I was wearing a 24-to-28 in jeans. Currently I am wearing size 12 jeans… but probably can get into size 10 STRETCH denims with lycra.
Just remembered I got a short black mini-skirt last week… gonna go find it and I may wear that tomorrow. Hmmm…. so many decisions. I do know I am gonna wear a dark smokey eye, cat eye liner, pink blush and glittery fuchsia lips. I might even wear a corset with that skirt.
Sleep? I wish I could sleep well EVERY night. Some nights I sleep 2 hours , next night I will sleep 12 hours! Dr Ahmed put me on restoril. My sleep study showed mild sleep apnea. I quit breathing 6 times an hour which is not bad enough for a cpap machine. I found out I also snored 41 times a night. not bad considering some people snore 1000′s of times nightly. Dr wants me to stay on Trazodone, and TRY restoril. I honestly think restoril keeps me awake some nights. Only taking trazodone tonight. He also has me on a low dose xanax and a high dose lortab. He said that along with my fibromyalgia I have chronic fatigue syndrome. UGH!
I am enjoying driving more and more but Still HATE it. Gonna try get my drivers license in the next few months. Wish me luck!
Looks like Rosie won’t be having Gastric Bypass till June or so. Waiting on some of her docs to send it their paperwork. Rosie has lost a clothing size already and can prolly even get a smaller size than that now. So proud of her. Love her so much.
Gonna call Dr Boyce in regards to a tummy tuck. Really have way too much excess skin flab in my tummy area. .. always have carried the majority of my weight in my stomach region.
Sugar is doing well. Still off my insulin pump. I am taking 1.2 mg of Victoza daily and 2 Glipizide daily. So far so good.
Gonna put on a top coat of GELOUS. The best top coat and nail strengthener I have ever found. LOVE IT!
I have very puny, weak and pale eyelashes & eyebrows. Always have… Last week I started using ARDELL LASH AND BROW EXCEL I also started using ARDELL BROW & LASH GROWTH ACCELERATOR yesterday. I have noticed a major change already. Longer, Stronger, Thicker and Darker lashes and brows. Joyous! Still gonna wear fake eyelashes to the Bret Michaels Concert tomorrow.
Still need to do a facial prior to going to bed. Already exfoliated. Still need to tone with witch hazel, use clindamycin gel or desonide gel, and then moisturize and then use my Ardell Lash and Brow Growth Serums.
It takes a lot of time. effort and money to look this cheap. LOL!
Gonna go read the news and gossip online .
Sending love, prayers, and support to everyone especially my friend Dreama and her family.
Rosie had her Stress test yesterday at the University of Tennessee. Her cardiologist Huntsinger just called and all is well. :-) Her heart is good and it is a go for Bariatric surgery. Woo-Hoo. Rosie is so happy. Now it has to be submitted to insurance.
Rosie has also lost weight. Her jeans were too big yesterday. She is all giddy and smiling over that. So happy for her.
I haven’t been weighed in over a week. Prolly haven’t lost any. But I am feeling more alive and beautiful than ever.
Allergies wrecking havoc on my head. Headache and blurry vision today.
Taking one glyipizide and on .6 Victoza and still going too low at around 4-6 am.
It has been rainy and fibromylagia is roaring its ugly head all over my bod. Slept 13 hours last night. See a new rheumy tomorrow. Achy all over. Exhausted.
Waiting for John to come back online to webcam chat.Already chatted once today. Poor baby has tennis elbow and is having to take a few weeks off from work. Praying for him.
I just realized a few minutes ago that I have now loss a total of 110 lbs from my highest weight (January 2009) I am jumping for joy. I am only 6 lbs from my next goal of 199. Woo-Hoo!!! I can almost taste it. It is scrumptious.
When I get under 180 I am planning a tummy tuck. Been researching plastic surgeons in Knoxville already. Excited.
I have many future plans which I hope to announce later this week.
Sugar was normal when I woke up then once again spiked to the 200′s and then back to normal. UGH! Still off the insulin pump and taking Victoza 1.2 and no appetite. YAY!
My friend John has the flu. We didn’t chat for 3 days but he did come online tonight to let me know he was still feeling poorly. Sending prayers to him.
I sent a private message to Stephen Fry last night about a dream I had of him and he replied! He has replied to 80% of the private messages I have sent him. My crush on him is thriving! He is so charming… wish he wasn’t gay.
I have been receiving so many complimentary messages from men online. I love all the attention. Makes me feel awesome.So many men wanting to get to know me… date me…marry me…
POISON on tour with Motley Crue and The New York Dolls! Just hope they come nearby. I will be there. I have not seen Poison nor Bret since 1994. I stopped going to Rock Concerts after my massive weight gain. I am back to my groupie weight now! Woo-Hoo. Look out boys here I come! LOL
We are going to see The Kings Speech tomorrow.
Also planning on grocery shopping.
We close our home refinancing loan on Friday. Was approved also for a home equity loan any time we wish to use it. Blessed.
Spent a few hours transferring balances on my credit cards to ones with lower interest rates. Trying to save a buck so I can get a tummy tuck and breast augmentation someday.
Been doing lots of stretching exercises. I feel pretty good right now…. BUT earlier today with all the rain I was in misery with shoulder and leg pains.
I didn’t sleep well last night. Got in only 3-4 hours. So I am planning on going to bed soon.
So many people have asked what Diet I follow for my Diabetes and for My Gastric Bypass. So I decided to blog about it.
I first eat Proteins::: Meats, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, Nuts, Cheese, Dairy, and Soy.
If I have any room left I will eat low carb fruits and veggies.
I have found that if I eat plenty of protein that I do not crave Carbs / Sugars.
Lately though I have been eating Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, or Smart Ones frozen meals for Dinner. Watch out for carbs. I TRY and limit my carbs to less than 30 per meal.
I also DO NOT consume any alcoholic beverages.
I eat a Low Carb ( less than 20 carbs) Protein Bar or Protein Shake for Breakfast and for my late night Snack.
BEEF Lean cuts,
* Eye of Round
* Ground beef:
* Extra Lean (96/4)
* Lean (92/8)
* Sirloin (90/10)
* Tenderloin
* Top Loin
* Top Round
LAMB (Remove all visible fat)
* Center Cut
* Chop
* Loin
PORK
* Boiled ham
* Canadian bacon
* Loin
* Tenderloin
POULTRY (SKINLESS)
* Cornish hen
* Turkey bacon (2 slices per day)
* Turkey and chicken breast
SEAFOOD
* All types of fish and shellfish
TOFU
* Use soft, low-fat or lite varieties
VEAL
* Chop
* Cutlet, leg
* Top round
EGGS
* The use of whole eggs is not limited unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use egg whites and egg substitute if desired.
LUNCHMEAT
* Fat-free or low-fat only
MEAT SUBSTITUTES (SOY BASED)
* Bacon – Limit to 2 slices per day
* Burger – < 3 gms fat per 2-3 oz portion
* Chicken Patties & Nuggets – < 3 gms fat per 2-3 oz portion
* Hot Dogs – < 3 gms fat per 2-3 oz portion
* Natural Peanut Butter – 2 Tbsp (may use as protein choice or limited nut choice)
* Sausage Pattie – Limit 1 patty per day
* Seiten
* Soy Crumbles
* Soy Nuts – 1/4 cup for a protein snack is suggested serving
* Tempeh
* Yuba
DAIRY
* Low-fat (1 percent) or fat-free milk or soy milk
* Plain or sugar-free low-fat or fat-free yogurt
* Fat-free half & half
CHEESE (FAT-FREE OR LOW-FAT)
* American
* Cheddar
* Cottage cheese, 1-2% or fat-free
* Cream cheese substitute, dairy-free
* Feta
* Mozzarella
* Parmesan
* Provolone
* Ricotta
* String
NUTS (Limit to one serving per day as specified)
* Almonds – 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
* Brazil Nuts – 4
* Cashews – 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
* Pecans – 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
* Macadamia – 8 (Dry roasted recommended)
* Peanut Butter – 1 tsp
* Peanut Butter, Natural = 2 TBS
* Peanuts, 20 small (May use dry roasted or boiled)
* Pine Nuts (Pignolia) – 1 ounce
* Pistachios – 30 (Dry roasted recommended)
* Walnuts – 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
In place of nuts, may use: Flax Seed – 3 TBS
VEGETABLE CHOICES (includes legumes) (May use fresh, frozen or canned without added sugar)
* Artichokes
* Asparagus
* Beans, Green
* Beans, Italian
* Beans, Wax
* Beans or Legumes:
* Black Beans
* Butter Beans
* Chickpeas or Garbanzo
* Pigeon Peas
* Soy Beans
* Split Peas
* Broccoli
* Bok Choy
* Cabbage
* Cauliflower
* Celery
* Collard Greens
* Cucumbers
* Eggplant
* Lettuce (All varieties)
* Juice (Limit to 6 ounces per day)
* Tomato
* V-8
* Mushrooms
* Mustard Greens
* Okra
* Onion – Limit to 1/2 per day
* Peppers (All varieties)
* Pickles – Dill or those sweetened with Splenda®
* Radishes (All varieties)
* Rhubarb
* Sauerkraut
* Snow peas
* Spinach
* Sprouts, Alfalfa
* Squash, Spaghetti
* Squash, Summer
* Yellow
* Zucchini
* Tomato – Limit to 1 whole or 10 cherry per serving
FRUITS
* Apples
* Apricots-dried fresh
* Blueberries
* Cantaloupe
* Cherries
* Grapefruit
* Grapes
* Kiwi
* Mangoes
* Oranges
* Peaches
* Pears
* Plums
* Strawberries
DAIRY
* Milk-light soy, fat-free or 1%
* Yogurt-light, fruit-flavored, plain, low-fat or fat-free
STARCHES (use sparingly)
* Bagels, small, whole grain
* Bread-multigrain, oat and bran, rye, whole wheat
* Cereal-Fiber One, Kellogg’s Extra-Fiber All Bran, oatmeal (not instant), other high-fiber, Uncle Sam
* Muffins, bran-sugar-free (no raisins)
* Pasta, whole wheat
* Peas, green
* Pita-stone-ground, whole wheat
* Popcorn
* Potato, small, sweet
* Rice-brown, wild
VEGETABLES AND LEGUMES
* Barley
* Beans, pinto
* Black-eyed peas
MISCELLANEOUS
* Chocolate (sparingly)-bittersweet, semisweet
* Pudding, fat-free/sugar-free
* Wine, red
FAT CHOICES (with some suggested serving sizes) The following monounsaturated oils are recommended to be consumed daily:
* Olive Oil
* Canola Oil
Other Oil Choices that may be chosen (Polyunsaturated or a blend of Monounsaturated):
* Corn
* Enova
* Grape seed
* Safflower
* Soybean
OTHER FAT CHOICES:
* Avocado – 1/3 whole = 1 TBS oil
* Guacamole – ½ cup = 1 TBS oil
* Margarine – Chose those that do not contain Trans Fatty Acids such as Fleishmann’s Premium Olive Oil or Smart Balance
* Mayonnaise – Regular or Low Fat
* Olives (Green or Ripe) 15 = 1/2 TBS
* Salad Dressing – Use those < 3 gms sugar per serving
TOPPINGS & SAUCES use sparingly (check labels for added sugar)
* Hot Sauce
* Salsa – Limit to 2 TBS during phase 1
* Soy Sauce – 1/2 TBS
* Steak Sauce – 1/2 TBS
* Worcestershire Sauce – 1 TBS
* Whipped Topping (Light) – 2 TBS
SPICES AND SEASONINGS
* All spices that contain no added sugar
* Broth
* Extracts (almond, vanilla, or others)
* Horseradish sauce
* I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray
* Lemon Juice
* Lime Juice Pepper (black, cayenne, red, white)
SWEET TREATS (Limit to 75 calories per day)
* Candies, hard, sugar-free
* Chocolate powder, no-added-sugar
* Cocoa powder, baking type
* Fudgsicles, sugar-free
* Gelatin, sugar-free
* Gum, sugar-free
* Popsicles, sugar-free
* Sugar substitute Some Sugar Free
Products may be made with sugar alcohols (isomalt, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol or xylitol) and are permitted on the SBD. They may have associated side effects of GI distress (abdominal pain, diarrhea & gas) if consumed in excessive amounts.
SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
* Acesulfame K
* Fructose (needs to be counted as Sweet Treats, Caloric Limit)
* Nutrasweet (Equal)
* Saccharin (Sweet & Low)
* Sucralose (Splenda)
* Stevia
The following will raise you glucose levels and make you want to eat more carbs so I advise DO NOT EAT the following:
Since last week I have lost 2 inches from my stomach (across my belly button region- I am now 42″ ) and waist (38″). When I measure my hips under my tummy… I am 39″. I have lost none from my bust. Thank God.. not much left as it is. I also have lost almost an inch from my calves. They are down to less than 13″. Wrist is 5 3/4.
Didn’t lose any weight today. Staying at 206 lbs.
I am pleased.
Been feeling poorly all day. Yucky. My lil tum-tum is upset. Can’t concentrate at all.
Waiting to webcam with John. Pray he is feeling better.
I am so thrilled that I am losing weight AGAIN! It has been almost a year since my weight has headed below 215. I had went up to 230 a few months ago. Was so depressed and distraught. Felt like a failure in all aspects of life. How could someone Fail when it came to weight loss surgery… I did…. Well it failed me. Was not the cure I had sought. Still not sure why but I only lost 52 lbs in the first 14-15 months after surgery. I believe everything that happens… happens for a reason… even though you may not understand it at the time. I now know that I was not ready mentally for any more weight loss. I feel like I am indeed ready for some life altering changes. I am all gung-ho and ready to change even more.So much has happened in the last 3-4 months in my life. I am gaining confidence. I have started to drive a car. Becoming more positive and outgoing. I am so ready to take charge of my life… instead of it controlling me… I am large and in charge… No make that… medium and in charge…. Soon to be… small and in charge.
My next goal weight is 199 lbs. I am 7 lbs shy of that now. Hopefully in a month or so I meet that goal.
Next goal for me is 165 lbs. That will set me at 150 lbs lost from my highest weight of 315 lbs.
When I make it to that goal I am gonna get a tummy tuck. I have been experiencing rashes under my belly for a few months. Have one now. It gets red and inflamed… even gooey and stinky. YUCK! It will go away but flares up again. I know that skin removal will be the only thing that will cure the infections I am getting. I have very loose flabby and saggy skin. My panni hangs low and loose. :-( Plus been having back pain lately. I bet I am carrying around 15-20 lbs of excess skin in my lower stomach area. I am gonna attempt to get my insurance to pay for my excess skin removal. Hoping to get Dr Melling to document all the issues the extra hanging skin in inflicting on me. Gonna take photos of it as well. Some insurances cover excess skin removal. I am hoping mine will and that I only need a tummy tuck aka Abdominoplasty and NOT a lower body lift ( Belt lipectomy)
I have always wanted Breast Augmentation but I think I need the excess skin removed from my tummy more. I will only get boob implants IF my insurance covers removing the excess skin… and IF I win the Lottery. :-)
John and I didn’t webcam tonight. Poor baby has a bad cold or possibly the flu. Pray he gets well soon.
So I am went back on glipizide. Sugar was 134 about 2 hours ago.
Still off insulin.
Hoping that I can stay off insulin since Insulin equates Weight Gain.. at least it has in my experience. :-(
I am just hoping that stopping insulin helps me lose additional weight and fat.
I know that some people report they continue to lose weight on Victoza but also many have reported that the efficiency of weight loss and appeitite suppression you have when first starting Victoza wears off after a few weeks.
I am praying that I continue to experience weight loss while on Victoza until I get to a normal weight and BMI. Also hopeful that being able to stop insulin will help my metabolism to allow my body to be able to use protein, fat and carbs in the proper format. SEE NOTES BELOW.
~Angela
NOTES:
The link between insulin and weight gain http://www.MayoClinic.com Weight gain is a common side effect for people who take insulin — a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar (glucose). The more insulin you use to control your blood sugar level, the more glucose that gets into your cells and the less glucose that’s wasted in your urine. Glucose that your cells don’t use accumulates as fat. Insulin is a potent hormone that regulates glucose, fat, and protein metabolism. http://www.everydayhealth.com/specialists/diabetes/getenah/qa/Insulin-and-Weight-Gain/index.aspx In many cases, people with type 2 diabetes start insulin therapy when oral medicines cannot or no longer control their glucose levels. This means that blood glucose levels in the body have been elevated for an extended period of time. In this state, the body does not metabolize glucose, fat, or protein in a well-regulated or efficient way. Cells that require glucose to function properly begin starving because of inadequate amounts of circulating insulin. Fat metabolism becomes abnormal, which can lead to high triglyceride levels. The body’s metabolic rate then increases as it tries to convert this fat into a source of energy. These abnormalities are usually corrected when you begin insulin therapy. The body begins using glucose better, and the metabolic rate declines by about five percent. Insulin also helps the body gain fat-free mass, but on the flip side, it also helps it store fat more efficiently. Therefore, efficient glucose and fat metabolism and the reduction in metabolic rate cause most people to gain four to six pounds during the first two to three years of insulin therapy. Individuals who had poor glucose control, or who lost significant amounts of weight before beginning insulin treatment, usually experience the most weight gain.
I am down another pound. Down to 206. On the 3rd of February I weighed 221. That makes me minus 15 lbs. this month So happy.
Sugar was 154 this morn. That was without any insulin and no glipizide…. since Yesterday morn. Not bad.
I did get down to the low 90′s twice last night and ate a few bites of protein bar.. cause I was afraid of going TOO low.
Sitting here watching YouTube Video’s —- Rock Music.. I miss all those hard rock hair bands!!!!!
Listening to Poison, Warrant, Cinderella, Bon Jovi, Guns and Roses, Slade, Fanny, Queen, Sweet and more…
My Poor baby John has the flu. Had to come home from work early today. He just emailed and said he was heading to bed early so no webcam chat tonight. So Rosie and I will prolly watch a movie.
Started victoza injections (Diabetes medication for my diabetes. I also take Novolog via Insulin Pump and Glypizide) 6 days ago.
.6 dosage.
THEN
I weighed 218 lbs.
TODAY…
I weigh………..
DRUM ROLL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
209 lbs.
A loss of 9 lbs!
Victoza makes me feel satiated and it suppresses my appetite. Just wondering how long this will last?!?
I SHOULD HAVE FELT SATIATED AND HAD NO APPETITE THIS AFTER GASTRIC BYPASS but alas I did not!
I had NO hypo’s last night. Sugar stayed in the 110-130 range. Over a 100 less than it was last week!
I required only 3 units of insulin yesterday.
I increase Victoza to 1.2 tomorrow. Hoping I can stop insulin and get off my insulin pump!!!
That would be a miracle. A Blessing!
Been eating a Lean Cuisine Meal for Supper. Having a few protein bars daily. Also eating some fruit, veggies, and a glass of milk. Drinking plenty of fluids… mainly Crystal Light.
I also take a variety of vitamins, minerals, supplements and herbs.
Been having mild yet annoying headaches since I started Victoza (V).
I experienced constipation the first few days while on V, which if you have read any of my blogs previously know that I normally have diarrhea. Constipation is now gone and diarrhea has returned with a vengeance. :-(
I have noticed that my waist looks much thinner and so is my face.
Dad says I look “peaked”… but I don’t think I do. My best friend John says I look great… but he said the same when I weighed 315 lbs but he adores FAT women. He and I met at a BBW Friendship website 3 years ago.
I am so glad I took measurements one day last week…. will take them again soon.
I weigh 30 lbs less than I did when I was in the 8th grade!
John asked me today how I was gonna celebrate going under 200 lbs. I won’t divulge what I said since this is a public PG-Rated blog… but it involved me and more than one man. LOL!
I have not been this thin in almost 20 years! I did get down to 199 in 1991.. for a few days!
I am so happy. Amazing how a lil weight loss makes me so good about myself ….
when I should feel good about myself no matter what I weigh.
Had a good webcam chat with John. So thankful that John’s sis Margaret is cancer free! Praise God. He was so relieved and in such a playful mood. He promised that he is gonna call me soon. I can’t wait.
Wondering why I was more of an exhibitionist when I was 100 lbs heavier than I am now. I used to take provocative photo’s… But now I am so flabby and have excess saggy skin… but I am blessed to not be lugging around 106 lbs of ugly fat that I use to carry.
This post will be updated to include the reports that others have made online in regards to Victoza for Diabetes.
This is NOT MEDICAL advice. Consult your own Doctor.
Victoza slows your digestive track on purpose so that you feel fuller longer. It also slows your body’s absorption of sugar in your food.
SIDE EFFECTS REPORTED
Seems side effects vary widely from good to bad.
MOST COMMON IS NAUSEA
Including but NOT limited to: These may not even be related to Victoza consumption.
Weight loss, weight gain, no appetite, decreased appetite,appetite suppression, hunger, gastric discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, fullness, bloating, heartburn, nausea, queasiness, vomiting, gas, belching gas, hiccups, sour burps, rotten egg burps, stomach extension, lower abdominal pain, pancreatits, exhaustion, fatigue, increased energy, sleepiness, headaches,migraine, weakness, flu like symptoms, shingles, vision changes, stomach aches and pains, back pain, flushing, edema, water retention, bloating, brain fog, increased heart rate, tachycardia, normal blood pressure, lower triglycerides
Bruises, hives, redness, itching, and welts at site injection have also been reported.
Some suggest to take Victoza before bedtime so you can sleep through the nausea.
It seems to work great for some and has no effect on others glucose levels.
To some it is a miracle drug.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH VICTOZA
I am on an insulin Pump- Novolog and Glipizide (20mg 2x daily).
I have tried Byetta and Symlin but had to stop due to the severe nausea it caused.
I have been on VICTOZA for 3 days now, with no bad side effects.. Just weight loss and no appetite. I have to remind myself to eat now. No carbohydrate or sugar cravings at all… unlike life prior to victoza when all I did was crave carbs.
My insulin requirements via pump have dropped from 20 units daily (via insulin pump) NOW down to 4 units as of today with the .6 dosage of victoza. I increase the dosage up to 1.2 in one week and then to 1.8 the week after that.
I normally need around 20 units of insulin daily via my insulin pump.
Prior to losing weight I needed at least 150 units daily.
On some occasions even 450 units WOULD NOT lower my glucose.
BUT I needed ONLY 8 units of insulin yesterday….
and today ONLY 4 units!
ONLY FOUR UNITS!!!!!!!
My sugar levels are better than it they have been in over a year!
I have no appetite and NO carb cravings like I usually do.
Been eating around 750 calories the past few days. :-)
I am so happy.
I know I have lost weight. Not sure how much. I no longer weigh myself 2-3 times daily like I use to. I will get weighed later this week.
I just hope this no appetite thing continues… I may get to goal if it does! My goal is 150 lbs. BUT I would love to get smaller than that.
I ONLY had little or no appetite during the first couple of months after Gastric Bypass. Then my appetite returned with a vengeance. I had to fight tooth and nail to lose the weight I did. On 2 occasions, after weight loss surgery I went on an all liquid protein diet for a month or I would have not lost the 50 some pounds I did after surgery! All in all I am down approximately 100 lbs from my highest weight.
I am sure something was not done properly or something is wrong with the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass I had. My doctors seem to agree. Just waiting for Dr. Boyce to get my records and offer his expert opinion.
My endocrinologist is checking my pancreas once again. Last time my pancreas was not producing ANY insulin.
I am mentally and physically stronger the past few days.
Dad saw his urologist…. his labs and ultrasound show that his prostate is OK, no cancer (praise God) and he is emptying his bladder well. Was but on a pill for overactive bladder. He took it for 2 days and then started having dizziness. Plus when he went to urinate he couldn’t… so he stopped the pill. He goes back to the doc on March 1st.
Dad went to a Knee surgeon. Had x-rays on his knees and his right knee is wore out. Needs a total Knee replacement. Planning on having it this summer.
Rosie saw her vascular surgeon, The Venous Ultrasound shows that she has MILD venous insufficiency. Was told to wear compression stockings to reduce swelling. That was awesome news… Could have been much worse.
Rosie’s sleep study shows MILD sleep apnea which does not need treatment. More Good News.
Rosie’s Rheumatology labs show inflammation. She sees her rheumy next Friday to discuss the labs in detail, options, and the course of treatment planned.
Rosie’s Gastric Bypass Surgeon has started her on Vitamin D and Ferrous C.
I saw my endocrinologist and had labs ran. I weigh 218 lbs. Down from 221 lbs that I weighed on the 3rd. Lowest weight my endo had on record was 216 lbs. I asked my doc about weight loss and was started on Victoza. A diabetic injection that suppresses appetite without the nausea of the other 2 ( byetta and symlin) I have tried previously. So far so good. I have to MAKE myself eat. Been on it 3 days now. Daily injection. I have been able to reduce my basal rates on my insulin pump. Had a few glucose lows at night so I am testing my glucose frequently. My poor lil finger tips are sore. OUCHY!
I drove to and from Knoxville yesterday. First time. Dad would NOT allow me to drove through Knoxville. :-( I still have my learners but I plan on trying for my drivers license in a few months. Yep, I am 45 and finally driving. :-)
I have dyed my hair medium Dark Brown and everyone loves it. Received lots of compliments. EGO BOOSTER !
So far I have had 2 marriage proposals this week and today I was invited to go to the country of Turkey on Vacation. This from Total Strangers. LOL!
This week will not be as busy. We are going to a Gastric Bypass Support group meeting on Monday in Sevierville. I am driving!
Rosie has an appt on Friday with her rheumatologist.
Gonna call and make appt for Rosie to have a mammogram. Dad and I to see a podiatrist.
Rosie is doing great on her diet. She and I split a Sirloin Dinner at Puelo’s yesterday in Knoxville. We shared the meat, I ate the salad and she had the baked tater. Love that it is so much cheaper now when we dine out.
Our house was appraised this week. We are having it refinanced. Going from a 30 year fixed loan to a 10 year FIXED rate loan at a MUCH lower interest rate than we had. We will be saving tens of thousands of dollars in the process with an increase in payment of $100 a month. Our house was appraised at $30,000.00 more than we paid for it. Was very pleased with that.
John and I still are best friends and webcam almost daily. He has a Silver Anniversary bash to attend tonight…. his nephew’s … but is gonna TRY and chat with me when he gets back. :-)
Rosie is cooking my fave meal for Supper. FRESH Green Beans, Cucumbers, Corn-on-the-cob, and Tomatoes. YUMMY!
Going to go practice -parking- tomorrow at the Dept of Transportation Center.
Smoki Poki our cairn terrier has had some anxiety attacks lately. He injured his paw on the ramp in our van and for a few trips he was scared to get in the van… he did much better the last time he went out with us. He loves going BYE BYE.
I had a few weeks of severe anxiety and depression. Even had suicidal thoughts but I have gotten through it… ALIVE. I just wish I was able to handle stress, relationships, and my thoughts better than I currently do. I allow minor things to bother me. I have gotta get TOUGHER! Thank God that I have John to share all my feelings, thoughts, worries, fears, and insecurities with. He is a blessing.
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