I NEED A FILL!

I weighed myself today and I Gained .2 LBS (.09 kg) this week for a total loss of 86.4 pounds (39.19 KG) LOST in 66 weeks. I am not going to lie, I am upset, HOWEVER, I just got my period and I CAN'T EXERCISE! I never realized how much weight loss dependent on the total package, eating well, exercising, being hormonally balanced! Thankfully the gain this week was rather minuscule. I am also due for a fill, I know this because i am hungrier sooner and I can eat "more" than before which is never good! I am scheduled to have my fill next Wednesday, July 6th...So that will give me 3 more weigh in's before my trip...Today is the last day of school and I am SUPER EXCITED! I wish I could go swimming but I can't until I have my last doctor's appointment in 2 weeks! Kind of sucks as it is sooooooo hot! Anyway, thanks for reading, the journey continues!

WORKING FOR A LIVING..TAKING WHAT THEIR GIVING!

I weighed myself today and I Lost .4 LBS (.18 kg) this week for a total loss of 86.6 pounds (39.28 KG) LOST in 65 weeks. So I lost what I gained last week. This is frustrating but I am not allowed to exercise, only slow walks to keep teh blood flowing not "power walking!"
I think I also may be getting my period as I have other symptoms that are common at that time. Hey this is my journey...

I took my measurements and I have lost a total of 44 inches off of my hips, waist, arms. neck, chest and thighs...Just to put that into perspective, that is 3.67 FT or 1.12 meters...I AM IMPRESSED!

I am going back to work today and I am really excited. I think returning to work will continue to help aid in the healing process. I will be mostly at my desk and doing a lot of paperwork. Hey there is only so much TV a person can watch!

I have 5 more weigh in's until my trip to Venezuela and I am committed to doing everything in my control to make the next 5 weigh ins a success. I see my doctor on July 10th and she will hopefully clear me to return to the gym and do more than just light strolls around the block. I know that once that happens things will progress more. Hey life happens in between your plans and I certainly did not plan on having an Alien baby removed from my abdomen nor did I plan on taking an 8 week respite from intense exercise. This is a life long journey and as long as I continue to take one step at a time, I will make it to the finish line! Thanks for reading and say a prayer for my first day back at work.

Speechless

I weighed myself today and GAINED .6 LB (.27 kg) this week for a total loss of 86.2 pounds (39.10 kilograms) LOST in 64 weeks. I almost fell off my scale this week as I really was anticipating a loss. I have been making more quality food choices. I have been eating less nonsense carbs, having my protein and my water....I mean what does a girl have to do? I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo upset as my goal before Venenzuela is another 15 pounds (6.8 kg) and my overall goal is to lose another 100 pounds (45 kg) in another year. I do not understand what is happening. Yes I have been more sedentary as moving around hurts but I thought by me being extra vigilant with my food choices, I would have a loss! I really do not knwo what else to say except, I am working at it. Everyday, I want this more and more and in spite of these obstacles I WILL GET THERE....Thanks for reading

What exactly is an Alien Baby?

Well if you have not heard the reason why I did not blog last week, rest assured it had NOTHING TO DO with a possible weight gain. It had everything to do with the fact that I was attached to a morphine drip during my 4 day "vacation" at St. Peter's University Hospital. On Sunday morning, around 4am, I woke up in excrutiating pain like if someone was stabbing me in my side. Frank woke up and was very scared as I was screaming and sweating and rolled into a ball. He took me to the ER where they did one test and within minutes were wheeling me into emergency surgery! Fun right? It turns out that I had ENORMOUS DERMOID CYSTS on my ovaries. They removed two cysts from my right ovary measuring 5cm and 10 cm, my right ovary and my right fallopian tube. They also removed a cyst from my left measuring 2.5 cm. These cysts are quite large and for that reason they could not come out laparoscopically throught the belly button, rather they needed to slice me open "like a smoked sturgeon!" For that reason, I am not allowed to return to work for several weeks! Really sucks as I will not be paid and I actually LOVE MY JOB! But I will get through this... My left ovary is still in tact and just to ease everyone's mind, both my brother and I were conceived by a mom with only one ovary. At this point I think being overweight would be more of a hinderance to pregnancy.

I titled this blog, what is an Alien Baby? Why? Read this exerpt about dermoid cysts
Dermoids are bizarre because they contain many different types of cells. They arise from a single cell that has the potential to become anything in the body. They are often filled with a greasy, thick fluid and may contain hair, cartilage and even well-formed teeth! Sweat glands, thyroid tissue and muscle fibers may also be found. Old textbooks showed dermoids as a tiny "humunculous," or human being within the ovary.
SO here is a picture of my ALIEN BABY:




Pretty FREAKING WEIRD HUH??? The worst part is that the surgeon took this photo while I was on the table. I am assuming to show her doctor buddies later! How freaking crazy is that? Hey guys, look at what I did this morning?? I mean really?

Each day I get better and better, still cannot do stairs and I am sort of a prisoner in my apartment. But I weaned myself off of the pain meds becuase I could not handle the loopiness, confusion and the fact that I could not stay awake for more than 5 minutes at a time. They sell this "medication" on the street, but i was never into drugs so I really did not appreciate that type of high! So I am dealing with the discomfort naturally, and like I said it is getting better each day. Keep me in your prayers.

Oh and lastly, the reason for thsi blog, my weight loss....I weighed myself today and LOST 12.2 LBS (5.53 kg) this week for a total loss of 86.8 pounds (39.37 kilograms) LOST in 63 weeks. Thanks for reading!