Curvy Girls are Chic

Tomorrow will be 7 weeks Post-Op, I feel great.  I have lost a little over 30 lbs in the weeks since the surgery and I no longer need any diabetes meds!
For months I had a headache almost everyday, no matter what I ate or did (exercise wise) my numbers stayed over 200. Diet after diet constantly spending money was taking me on a down spiral. I am happy that I was finally able to take that step.  I would like to talk a little about the process of the surgery ..
Initially you receive a bunch of tests to determine that you are a good fit for the surgery.  The day before you are on a liquid diet and you generally check into the hospital early am the day of.  The prep you with IV fluids and then proceed with the surgery which consists of about a 4 inch cut.  After you are bound with a surgical garment to keep all the muscles nice and tight and you are in recovery for about an hour.  You receive a morphine drip which you can self-administer every seven minutes.  You are taken to you room which more test and monitoring takes place.
You are in the hospital approximately two days where you learn how to eat, how to take care of your wound, and more procedure education.
I had some visitors and received some flowers which showed me how much people really cared!
I didnt tll too many people about my procedure because I thought it was a private matter. I did share with my ladies group because I know a few ladies are considering the procedure.
Your post-op diet consists of:
Stage One: Liquid which at first your really don’t feel like eatting or drinking anything.
Stage Two: occurs at day six which is a puree diet, some veggies and chicken and still more soup and soft foods. You are at this stage for 2 to 3 weeks
Stage Three: Soft foods more variety, chicken cut up, mac and cheese, yogurts, string cheese, scrambled eggs, etc. Weeks 4 to 5
I found solace and variety by having baby food and pasta noodles
Stage Four and last stage: solid foods.. here there is still some difficulty in me eating keeping some foods down. You can’t eat too fast or too much and you should not drink in between because it can cause acid reflux. If you eat too much your pouch won’t be able to digest the food and it will just sit and trust its not a good feeling!
I am loosing weight at a good rate but I do know I need to get in the gym!
I went clothes shopping on Saturday and it felt so great to buy smaller sizes.. in fact I need to return something because its too big! but for the most part I am very happy with this decision.

I didnt want that posted on Facebook! Urgh!

After much debate over many years I finally took the step and got gastric bypass (RNY procedure) on 4/26/2011.  I have struggled with my weight many many years. This diet that diet, all natural, exercise.. you name it I probably tried it.. but in the end it has resulted to this action.
I have to say initially during the first week of recovery I thought I lost my mind.  The pain was unbearable and I tried to be a big girl and not take the pain meds in fear of addiction.. but those meds were absolutely necessary for a speedy recovery. 
The amount of food eatten now is probably 10% of what I had in the past.. and the first week I lost 13 lbs.  My next check up is on Wednesday (5/18) Well see what the loss is then.
Its about 2 1/2 weeks out from the surgery and I am still recovering taking it a day at a time.. I have to say while its still a struggle I am glad that I did it it.

But I do have to blog about this one:

I am a BuzzAgent and I tried this dip out! Its super delicious and low in calorie! Definitely try it!

Well my birthday will be here in less than 30 days and I am looking forward too it!  My mom said she will attend that weekend and I am plannng the following festivities!
Wednesday the 9th Dinner with the girls at Ketchup
Friday our dancing.. having decided where yet..
Saturday – Spa day with the girls, maybe some mid-day shopping, and dinner at LaTasca’s in DC
Sunday – Brunch in DC probably Ben’s Next Door I love their Shrimp and Grits!
I hope people will be able to attend! I love having all of my family and friends around!
I would love love love to have some gifts for the birthday so here is my gift wish list!
A Wii Fit Plus!
Giftcard from Boarders
Giftcard from MAC or Sephora
Starbucks Giftcard
I need need need a new hairdryer with a comb attachment preferably 1875 Watts Ionic
And an Ann Taylor Giftcard so buy new items for my Spring Wardrobe 🙂