New Photos

OK so here are some pics of myself from the weekend.

NEVER in my life have I been able to wear a football jumper.

I was wearing size 14.

Borrowed from my SIL.

When I reach goal, I will buy my own.

 Top and below: With my sister.

Just a quickie update

Sorry for the delay in posts.  Haven't really been motivated to write and not sure if any one is actually reading about what I have to say, but if there is anyone out there....hello *waves*

I'm 9 months post op and 45kg down.

Feeling great.

The only thing that sucks right now is the excess skin.  You do not want to see me naked.  I don't even like looking at myself naked.  But I do, as I poke and prod and lift up the skin to see how it would look removed , well imagine it.

When I can be bothered and have time, I'll write more thoroughly.

6 months post op check in

Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day.

Another month down and 37.1kg gone.

So what's been going on the past month?  Not much.

Was in a bit of a quandry pre Christmas as one of my work break ups was at Four Points by Sheraton Geelong for a breakfast buffet.  Panic mode set it.  It would be the first time eating in front of these lot of co-workers.  They know that I had surgery, I just felt awkward.  I was sitting next to one of the doctors and she was asking questions as she'd never seen me eat LOL.  I did a lap of what was on offer, but thought I'd play it safe and had an omelette made with I think a dozen eggs...or so it seemed.  I ate very very slowly.  I managed to get through 3/4 of the omelette.  I explained to the doctor that if I ate too fast, I'd fill up too quickly and I'd feel really uncomfortable.  I stopped at the point of just beginning to feel full.  Waited a while before I had coffee.  Everyone else at the table had helped themselves up to 5 times.  I miss that a little bit, but I was content with my measly omelette LOL.

Another awkward moment that day...I was the only single person on the table.  I had no idea the other staff would bring their partners.

Sucks being single.

I saw my dietitian on 12/12/12 and she was happy with how things are progressing and how I'm tolerating everything.

I also saw my surgeon for my 6 month post op check up on 19/12/12.  He too was very pleased with how things are going.  I'm not seeing him again until June, my one year sleeveaversary, so I'm hoping by then I'll be at goal.  23kg until I achieve that.  I also said that everythings (and I mean everything) is heading south and that I've already looked into surgeons to put everything in its place.  I asked him when he thought would be a good time and he suggested I wait a year after goal to let things settle in case I continue to lose weight...so by 2014, I'll have a normal looking body.  Boobs will be perky and where they should be, my 'apron' will no longer exist, thighs will be slim and the arms won't look like bat wings.

I actually went on to try a bra in Bras n Things (haven't set foot in there EVER) and tried on a 16E.  It fit but the style wasn't very flattering.  I've gone from a 20DD/E to possibly a 16E.  I really do need to get measured properly.  It's been years since I have physically bought a bra instore as previously I have bought online from Lane Bryant as they're so much prettier...and sometimes cheaper even with shipping.

Christmas Day was going to be a big test for me food wise, as pigging out is no longer an option for me.  If I do, I'll feel really sick.  I actually put together a little plate for myself with about a mouthful of everything that I had prepared, bar the cakes.  I actually did alright and although I didn't finish everything on said plate, I felt really comfortable without feeling that I overdid it.

My sister now says that she eats like a pig compared to me, because I eat so little.

I was going to update my photos today and add the 6 months front and side profiles along with the pre op and 3 month comparisons, but our plans to go out tonight have fallen through, as I was going to take a pic of me looking half decent for once (the only time you'll likely see me wearing a dress LOL).  I might take one tomorrow morning before I leave for work.  Depends on my mood.

Hope all is well with everyone and you all got spoilt for Christmas.  As I may not post prior to New Years (most likely no), hope everyone has a good one and stays safe.

5 months post op and 32kg down

I'm now down to 96.1kg and feeling fantastic.  Today marks 5 months post op and 32kg are gone forever.

I've met up with a few people who have not seen me in months and they didn't realise it was me.

What's been going on since the last update?

Well I did Run Geelong last weekend and walked 6km in a time of 1h 00m and 44s.  Last years time was 1h 31m and 11s.  I was a bit slower compared to Run Ballarat a few weeks ago, but there were more people to get around.  I'm happy regardless, as I knocked 31 minutes off my 2011 time.

Next year my aim will be to run both Ballarat and Geelong.

I also did The Color Run yesterday at Flemington Racecourse.  It was THE best fun I have had in a long time.

I'm now wearing size 18 clothes, down from 22/24/26 (depends where I shop).  Feels good to be shopping in normal stores.  Katies is my favourite at the moment and for cheap in between clothes that won't last, I'm loving K-Mart ($3 t-shirt anyone?!)

Sadly, the other thing going down in size are the boobs :(.  I knew it would happen eventually and now they've started shrinking...and they're not very appealing.  They looked terrible yesterday following The Color Run as the colour's had somehow ended up under the t-shirt and collected in the stretch marks.  I now have to be careful with what kind of tops I wear, as it's not a good look having saggy stretch marked boobs peeking out from whatever I wear.  I really do need to go bra shopping, but CBF'd.

Nothing else exciting to report for this past month.  I'll write again after I've seen the surgeon just shy of the 6 month mark.

4 months post op, 28.4kg down and DOUBLE FIGURES!

Yes I have finally hit

DOUBLE FIGURES!!!

Thought I would never get there, but I have!

So happy!

My mood is much better than the other day when I was on the verge of smashing the scales.

What's been happening?

On Sunday I did Run Ballarat, but I walked the 6km track in 54m and 36s.  Last year I did the same distance for Run Geelong and it took me 1h 31.  What a massive improvement.  I'm doing RG again this year, so now I'm on a mission to better my RB time.

My sister attends a gym and the trainer there keeps asking about me.  She knows everything, so she's curious to see me.  I was thinking of going to her for some PT sessions, but at $65 a lesson at I assume is a 1 hour sessions (she used to work at Fernwood and there was only 1/2 hour).  I'll think about it.

Nothing much else to report unfortunately.

Don't I lead such an interesting life?!

F**K YOU SCALES

That is all for today.

May post later in the week when my mood improves.

Photo Update

Here are some side by side photos for you to enjoy :)