The 1st set of Holidays after being Sleeved and being able to eat like a normal person!

I have survived my 1st Holidays of being Sleeved and being able to eat like a "normal" person!  Last year I was sleeved a wk before Thanksgiving and was only able to eat full liquids on Thanksgiving. On Christmas I was almost back to normal food, but still making sure it was soft and semi mush.

This year's was whole different story. LOL I am now almost 14 months post op and I can definitely eat whatever I want in much smaller portions of course except the things I/we shouldn't really eat like cookies, candies and all the good things that come with the holidays. I am happy to say that I survived! I am not happy I gained weight over the holidays, but I am happy it is coming back off. 

Before the holidays I was 167.6 on Dec 11. and Jan 02. I was 172.2,  so I gained 4.6 lbs according to the scale. And I felt like I did too.

I am happy to report I am back down to 169.6 at today's weigh in and I am back on track with my water intake and my logging of meals and taking my vitamins. I totally went MIA for a while and I am sorry for that, I am the one who suffers when I do it not anyone else. I hope that it doesn't happen again any time soon!

I am 6 days way from my 14 month post op surgiversary. My eating is normal, I still dont like or care for milk or ice-cream. My pants are around a size 10-12 still wear my Old Navy 12s, but a Gap size 10 skinny jean fit. I have yet to buy a size 10 pant. I am in a 13 in most juniors jeans and pants. I can fit 95% of ladies Medium sized tops. and L-XL in Juniors tops. 

On Christmas Morning while I was opening presents, I swear every box I opened that had a piece of clothing in it I would hold it up and go ahhh I dunno if this will fit.. and on to the next.. ahhh I dunno if this will fit. All the sweaters Isaac  and my parents got me were a size Med. when I tried them on they all fit like a glove it was great!

A Few of my new size Med. Items hehe :)

With the New Year in full swing now I have started the 1st 30 Day Challenge of the year. 

Its a 30 day arm challenge. 

And I am a week or so away from registering for my 1st 5k of 2014, but its not til June .The Electric Run, I am sure I will do more before June, but registration opened up this wk for this run! 

My New years resolution is to finally get to goal  of 130 lbs  my goal 150 lbs - drs goal! and to run at least 4- 5k's which will double last years!

Here's to making all of your Dreams come true!

This is what dreams coming true looks like!

54-55-56 Wks Post Op!

 I have great news! Well it came over the weekend with unofficial weigh ins but Today is Weigh in Wed and I can now celebrate woo hooo!!!

I am finally out of the 170's and I cant believe it took 12 wks to do it haha. This journey never stops surprising me I tell ya. 

Thanksgiving with Isaacs family was great! I didnt do to bad in the eating department or even the drinking, yes I do drink on occasion and dont think that will change. 

We are in full swing with Christmas here at the Schuette- Welch house hold, we have our decorations up and Presents under the tree hehe :)

I just recently found out there there is a support group on Facebook for people in my area and I am very excited to get to know some of the ladies in the group.

Here are some pics from the last few wks. I hope everyone is doing well... 

Our Christmas Tree 2013

2012 vs 2013 Thanksgiving!

Greatest in laws ever! <3

53 wks Post Op!

I can finally say I am 1 year Post Op!! Woo hoo.... Who would have thought that it would be so exciting hehe. I guess a year ago or a year and a half ago I would have never imagined anything that has happened to happen. I hoped that a lot of what has happened would, but I didn't know how or when or why it would.  Well ya I do know why, my hard work and dedication is why! One thing I dont get or understand why is this....

I just updated my Weight Loss ticker and I've gone from:
A BMI of 58.4! to a 32.5 now... at this BMI and my height I am still considered obese. Are you kidding me? How? How is that even possible I have a lot of hatred towards the BMI chart and system and I do not believe it to be accurate. I have gone from 309 lbs to 172 as of today and I am still obese. I feel like I am a brand new person and that I am so much healthier and happier that this BMI chart can kiss my A$$! I know you all will say that this BMI chart shouldn't matter and I shouldn't pay much attention to it. I should go with how I feel and what weight I am happy with. I honestly never thought when I started this journey that I would be one to obsess over a number on the scale, but now that I can actually see a number on the scale it matters. I do not want to be labeled as obese or over weight and I think I feel and look 100x's better than I used too.

Surgery Day 11-14-12 and 1 year later. Bottom is 1 wk before surgery and 1 year later.

Today while I was changing out of my work clothes I noticed  a new part of my body my stomach and its changing its looking different finally... I dont know if its a flux or if the ab challenge I have been doing for 20 days is working. but I can notice maybe some definition trying to show up. Now dont get me wrong I still hate every single part of my stomach from the ugly apron to the god awful muffin top LOL. My body was fast to drop most of this weight but now it is really up to me to define the parts of me that I am horrified with.

After seeing the dietitian I have been trying to hardest to get in 20 grams of protein per meal and its going great. I have been eating one greek yogurt with 3/4 cup kashi go lean cereal thrown in and its 208 cals and 20g of protein and keeps me full for a few hrs.

I am still trying new recipes and trying to stick to healthier ones.

Thanksgiving is a wk away and last year I was 1 wk post op Thanksgiving wk. and I didnt get to enjoy much I will prob always remember what I had that day for dinner while everyone pigged out. I have 4 oz cranberry juice 4oz 2% milk and 4oz of creamy potato soup. hehe.This year I am sure it will be different. Although I will be in my home away from home state Wisconsin with Isaac and his family I will be able to enjoy Thanksgiving traditions again!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Give thanks 

Post Op Wk 52! 1 yr surgiversary!!!!

Yesterday marked wk 52 and today marks my 1 year Surgiversary!! I am beyond excited and happy that it has been a year. With so much that has happened and changed its amazing!!! This past year has been wonderful! 

Here are some stats

• Started this journey at 306lbs gains 3lbs (making me 309 lbs my heaviest weight ever) during my 2nd month of 6 month supervised diet and exercise program needed per insurance.
• Surgery was approved in Sept 2012, surgery date got scheduled for Nov 14, 2012
• On Nov 14, 2012 I woke up weighing 272.6
• On Nov 14, 2013 I woke up weighing 173.0 99.6 lbs lost in one year.
• Ive lost 13.5'' off my waist
• Ive lost 19.5'' off my hips
• Ive lost 14.75'' off my chest
• Ive lost 6.25'' off my right arm
• Ive lost 5.25'' off my left arm
• Ive lost 7.5'' off my right thigh
• Ive lost 6.45'' off my left thigh
• Ive lost 2" off my right calf
• Ive lost 3,25" off my left calf

That is a total of 78.45" lost off my body which is equal to 6.5FT!

• I went from a size 26 Jean to size 11-12 
• Size 3-4x shirt to M.L or Xl large in Juniors.
• 48DDD Bra to 34-36DD Bra
• I have become a runner and Ive ran 2 5k's
• I can eat about 1 cup to 1.5 cups of food and be happy!
• I cant eat icecream. it makes me sick
• I lost a few ring sizes 8.5 to about a 6.75.

Here are some pictures:

Post Op Wk 49-50-51!!

I have lost track of blogging. I dunno why maybe because my schedule keeps changing with work and I have no idea if im coming or going half the time LOL.

 

I was 174.4 wk 49, 175, wk 50, and This wk 51 I was 176! Ahh I am trying my hardest to get out of the 170's I did see 172 on the scale a few Saturdays ago but that was short lived.

 

I started back at the gym this wk and I dont know why I ever stop going because I love it there. I managed to get one of my bffs Irene to come and be my gym partner. She has  goal to achieve by Christmas and so do I. I am glad that I am able to help her make these goals achievable.I would like to be down to 165 by Christmas, its an 11 lb loss from what I am at right now. I think its really doable, but I shall see.

 

Another new fitness tool I am using is my fitbit one. I am totally addicted to it and feel so lost without it. hehe. I love that it tracks all my steps, calories burned, steps climbed, and even my sleep patterns if I would wear it to sleep. It is also very cool that I can sync it with myfitness pal which I used daily.

 

Today is Nov 7th, and I have my 1 yr post op appt this afternoon. I am very excited to see Dr Ben Meir. I havent seen him since my 6 mon post op appt. He left the office I was at and opened his own. I managed to find out where he went and followed him. The new surgeon who took over for him is very nice and friendly but its just not the same. Seeing a dr who doesnt know me and what I went through during surgery was just odd to me.

 

7 Days from now will be my 1 yr Surgiversay! CRAZY!! 1 YEAR already!! I am in awe of how far I have come in this one yr. Surgery Day Nov-14-2012 I was 272 lbs. and now I am almost 100lbs lighter and went from a size 26 jeans to a 12! and a 3-4x to a Med/Lar top in woman's, and an xl in Juniors tops. I can even wear some M-L pants n shorts from Wal-mart.

 

I am able to eat normal again I think. Still alot smaller portions than a yr ago but its become normal. 1 cup of food at a time is about good enough to fill me up. I often catch myself forgetting to wait to drink 1 hr after I have eaten and I find myself getting hungry sooner. I am trying to watch the clock more to make sure I am waiting. I think it makes a huge difference.

 

So heres to my 1 yr appt today and 1 yr Surgiversary next Thursday!

Wk 47 and 48 Post Op!!

Last wk wasnt a great wk with weigh in gained 2.4 lbs  was 176.6 was back up to 179.0. Dunno what happened or what went wrong, maybe my body is still adjusting with all that is going on and trying to find balance. 

This wk I weighed in at 176.2 not to shabby almost a 3 lbs lost from last wk. I have been walking or running all wk. I had my 30th birthday this past Saturday and I had a great time with everyone who came and supported my turning of age haha.  Here is a great photo of me at 28 29 and 30 yrs old.

I cant believe the changes I see in all three pics. I am so proud of myself and all that I have done. I am 336 days of being sleeved almost at my 1 yr surgiversary!

I finally got a fitbit one for my birthday from my love Isaac. I love this lil thing had no idea this lil guy my fitbit could hold me so accountable. I am at a goal of 10,000 steps a day and I feel bad if I dont get to 10,000 two days in a row I have be able to so thats a plus! I just hope I can keep it up!.

I have a goal of being 165 by Dec 20th  know it doesnt seem hard to do but very time  I set a goal I stall or bounce around. SO I am determined to see 165 by then. I still havent sen 172 which is what I need to reach to get my tattoo I have planned!

Here are some pics of my 30th Birthday Sat oct 12.

My fitbit one!

Post Op wk 46!!!

One month and 12 days away from my 1 year surgiversary! I am almost in shock that this much time has flown by with out me even being on a plane.  Weight Loss is slow now, but so is activity.  I was 178 lbs last wk and this wk 176.7 lbs!

I am still focused on my running, but I don't get to the gym hardly as all like I was months ago. schedule at work has been going up in down and all around so running is just easier. I want to get back to the gym on concentrate on weight training, but not sure if I should wait til I am closer to one of the weight goals I have set or if its okay to do that now.

I have my second 5k this Saturday, at Crocker Park in Cleveland its "Roc the Croc" Help Fight Childhood Cancer. I am excited for this cause, and hope I or anyone I know never has to go through this.

Ended up finding me a running jacket that I love and it def keeps me warm lol, and go new running shoes that made me shins sore! Great!! haha

My Birthday is in 10 days!! Party Bus'n it up!

Mine and Isaacs 4 yr anniversary of dating is in 29 days, we are going way from the weekend to a cabin in Hocking Hills Ohio! Cant wait!!!