I have had a decent week on the Lap Band front, and lost another 2.5kg's, which is way down on last week but I am slowly introducing solids back into my diet so I am happy with that. I've brought food back up twice this week, both times I didn't chew well or long enough and tried to swallow too much at once..... I have to remember I am not the old Reg Reagan who scoffs food down like a mad man!! Plus the pain I get when food gets stuck and has to be brought back up is very painful, so I reckon I'll completely eliminate any "food spewing" this week because I will be taking the food nice and easy.
Been having major problems with my daughter who has ran away again..... it's a long story, but to keep it short the Police found her and brought her back, we are currently working with Counsellors to get her back on track. At 15 years old she thinks she knows everything .....and no one can tell her otherwise :( I am hopeful the counsellor will help sort out these issues.
The weather is slowly starting to warm up with about 30 degrees expected here today ...... for once in a long time I am actually looking forward to summer because by the time it really hits my weight should be down to a reason figure, and I will be able to tolerate the heat better and actually feel like going for a swim at the beach or pool.
People are starting to notice a bit of a physical change in my appearance, which is great! Last week I had about 5 or 6 comments like ........ "I can notice you're losing weight....your face is smaller" and "what are you doing to lose weight?"
One thing I am enjoying is the non scale victories, I am now on the 4th hole on my work belt, before the lap banding I just struggling to use the first hole on the belt. And this morning I put on a shirt that wouldn't fit me 2 months ago..... last time I tried it on I threw it back in the cupboard in disgust.......... this morning I was actually proud of myself for taking control of my destiny from a weight perspective and am starting to see some early successes. I will continue to keep positive, and aggressive in my efforts to get to 85 g's, and in my mind it's not a matter of if, rather a matter of when ...... the battle of the bulge is in it's early stages but progressing well!
I am hoping to drop another couple of kilo's next week, which I'd be happy with as my dietitian advised most people put on weight during this phase of the lap band journey. I have my first band adjustment or fill in the first week of September so I am looking forward to that and this is when the "real weight loss will start". Currently I am still feeling a reasonable restriction and not feeling hungry at all which is good..... I don't know how much fill I'm going to need based on how well the band is working now.
Anyway thanks for reading and have a great week......... I will do an update each Saturday it's the only day I can find the time!
Reg Reagan xxxx
3 comments:
Reg, you are such an inspiration. I have been reading your posts regularly via google reader, and think you are just fantastic!
Yes, I am a sook, and would probably never go down the lap band trail, but that's just my view, and I do not impose it on anyone else...so SHUDDUP knockers!!!
I wish you only the very best, and look forward to more positve posts on your journey to success!
Ps, sorry about your girl... hope things work out. Talking from experience- being a little shit at her age as I was, she will grow out of it. ;)
Onya Reg.. way to go mate! Yeah, I don't weight myself either, I just use cloth sizing as my guide.
Nice and slow. steady wins the race aye :)
Hope your daughter settles for you and your wife a bit. Who knows what goes through these kids' heads sometimes hey?
Ute and Cazzie,
Thanks for the kind words of support!
I the blog is actually all part of the weight loss process, by making you record your process and share your wins and challenges with supportive people such as yourselves!
Thanks xxxx Reggy
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