Six Months ago.....

...I got my band. Yes on the 14th December and in that time I have lost 24 kg (52.8 lbs). 

I am pretty thrilled with those results ...even though I haven't seen much movement in the last few weeks.  I now feel normal when I am out.  I get to wear nice clothes.  I feel lighter.  I have more energy.  I like myself.

What do I miss????

Eating pizza, not gurgling when I eat and drink, a big bowl of veggies and fruit.....not too bad hey???  Not deal breakers are they????

Even though I have had a really tough week...(.I finally finished my assignment ...57 pages and another 1 to go and then 2 tests....and the kids are still sick)....I feel ok in myself.  I have been eating pretty poorly and have pretty much been bouncing from my lowest  up a kg.  Not too bad...it could have been so much worse considering the things I have been eating...grain waves, magnum's, dim sims, potato gems.....comfort food for the kids.  Oh and me.  But where as before I would eat heaps....all I can manage is 1 dim sim and four potato gems...not bad hey???

The Day of Surgery 14th Dec 2009

Today 14th June 2010

My band has been super wierd yesterday and today.....I can hardly eat.  I got stuck today on tablets and water!!!  I could barely have miso soup or coffee.  I finally ate about 2.30pm...I regular bite of sushi (nori on the inside so much moister)  my bites were about 4 to equal a normal bite.  Then when we got home 2 cups of soup, a mini protein bar and tiny cheese & crackers.  I was feeling a little ill ...sort of weak???

So I am tired and not very inspirational at the moments but thought I would post some of my fav snacks that I can carry in my bag or make up in a dash.....(not Cara!!!!  LOL)

3 rice crackers and cheese...easy for the handbag or lunch!!

A great nutritious snack

Bega Cheese Stringers...they go down easy

Well Naturally...mini protein bars...about 10gms of protein

I hate this protein shake but mix it with vanilla and coffee and have it on my work days or if hungry in the morning....about 30 gm of protein

Fava Nuts...great for a snack in the handbag

Tuna and cup of soups...nice for flavour.

I really need to concentrate on my protein as I don't feel excellent this week with the bad eating. 

I am so glad I got this done.....it has changed my life for the better.....

Me today....I am wearing a dress, leggings, boots and a long cardigan.  I am having a fat day which is so funny when you look at my old fat days!!!!  When I come to Chicago I want someone to take a nice shot of me.....I hate every shot of me.  LOL

Talk soon,