Last time I weighed 290, I looked like this. Could the scale really be right? I look a lot healthier right now, don’t I.
For comparison’s sake…
February 27, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Current Favorite Fast Food Item
February 22, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Chick-fil-a’s Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad with Fat-Free Honey Mustard DressingNew Direction
February 16, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
My coworker invited me to go to an introductory session for Thrive Weight Loss. She has lost about 25 pounds so far, and got together a group to meet at our work building. The information I got was very encouraging, and I decided to give it a try. Several of my coworkers have signed up, and we’ve committed to help each other succeed. I don’t know all of the details, but it has to do with combinations of foods. My first meeting is February 24th.
I’m still considering having a consultation with a bariatric surgeon. Part of the criteria my insurance company requires to qualify medical necessity for lap band is 6 dedicated weeks in a weight loss program prior to surgery approval. I will give Thrive my all…and if I’m not successful, I will further consider surgery.
I’ve been being super careful with my eating, even while in Memphis this weekend. I even lost a little this week!
Weight today: 292.9
Weight Update 2.8.09
February 8, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
I finally started using my new elliptical machine this week, and I think it made a difference:
Last week: 301.5
Today: 294.9
postscript: The higher number was from the evening, and the lower number was right after waking up. It would be nice to say I lost 6.6 pounds this week, but I doubt there will be any sustained losses like this.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
February 8, 2009 by · 1 Comment
As most of you know, I’ve made my career working in healthcare. Spending 8 hours a day in a hospital seems normal to me. I’ve always had a morbid fascination with the internal processes of the body, especially surgical procedures. I’ve only had surgery once, but I’ve had a long history of less invasive procedures. I had my sleep study last week, and I meet with my sleep specialist on Thursday to discuss the best treatment options for my sleep-disordered breathing. At my initial visit with him, he had listed a variety of surgical options that may be of value to my health (including Lap Band for weight loss, as my sleep issues will not subside until I lose at least 80 pounds).
This morning I’ve been researching UPPP – Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. It’s a procedure where my tonsils, uvula and part of my soft palate would be removed to remedy my very constricted airway. I have been wavering for a few years whether I would get a tonsillectomy because I have large tonsils and frequently get tonsillitis, but I know the recovery time and pain level is horrible as an adult. But since my breathing has been so labored since October, and my snoring (caused by a constricted air passageway) is out of control…it really may be time for surgery.
As I read about it on Wiki, I was freaked out by the following side effect:
Patients who have had the uvula removed will become unable to correctly speak French or any other language that has a uvular ‘r’ phoneme.
If I get the UPPP, I might have to give up on Le Français and take up Español.
Healthier Choices
February 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
These foods have become some of my favorite healthy foods. I’ve been swapping my diet with better choices. Unfortunately, my weight STILL continues to rise. I finally found my scale, and I was up to 301.5. I exceeded the “NEVER” threshold. I am so disappointed.
The more research and soul searching I do, the more I’m feeling like Lap Band is the best option for my long-term health. I had my sleep study this week, and I fear the results will be the worst yet. I’ve also been having worrisome numbness and tingling in my hands and feet, which extends through my arms and legs. I don’t know if this is related to my weight, but it’s uncomfortable and unpredictable.
I still am not in a routine with my exercise. I have so little momentum on the elliptical. I’ve been trying to walk more and take the stairs. Gotta keep it up…
