My Progress What a difference

Hello everyone, Today is my 8wk Post op and I decide to make a Photo collage of my weight loss progress and and boy there's a big difference. I have to apologize to my back, it was carrying a lot of weight for a long time. I see why I was hurting soooo bad. I really don't want to go back down that route again. I am really going to work even harder to lose. I want to thank you all for following me, keeping me motivated and leaving the encouraging comments. Until next time please share this page with friends I need all the encouragement I can get. Have a nice day.

Exercise!!! Exercise!!! Walking then Zumba Class

 Good morning everyone I went walking this morning then went to Zumba. I had a good workout. This is my new workout outfit. Thanks Jocelyn, Amy and Sara. Keep pushing Sergent Jocelyn you really keep me going. Also thanks to my followers you all keep me motivated. I really believe I have worked off the Ice cream and anything else I had. Now I have the rest of the day to enjoy. Today is my last day in Georgia than I will be heading back to Key West tomorrow after Zumba. Thanks for visiting and following my progress

My Pre Birthday Celebration

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Okay  everyone I am having a really good time with my kids. I did a Snicker Ice Cream Cake a Not just 1 but 2. It was SOOOOOOOOOOOO Good and Yummy. I will have to go to Zumba to work it off. I know I will gain some pounds. I hope not. Here are some photos of me. Yes I can still split.

OMG!!!!!! ICE CREAM CAKE

Hi everyone, I am in Georgia visiting my kids. Today we are going to Celebrate MY BIRTHDAY YEA!!!!!! This will be very interesting. We are going to have a seafood boil. That will be okay for me to eat seafood. I said I wanted an Ice cream Cake and they both 2 of them. I have never eaten Ice cream cake before. I know when I eat it.  The pounds are going to come. So I'm looking forward to extra workout to work the Ice cream cake off. Especially if its good. My birthday is Wednesday the 30th and I will be 41. Everyone is gone Just me and the kids are here. I think I'm going to get some Zumba in if I find some energy. I'm going to need it. I will post my Birthday Pics

Today makes 7wks Post Op "Motivation"

Hi everyone Here is my workout photo. I just had to share my motivation today. I guess I'm on a mission. Today make 7wks since my surgery I just had to get up and go walking today; before I go to work tonight. Also My birthday is in 8 days I want to buy an outfit to wear. Yes it's on a Wednesday I may only go to dinner. Thanks for visiting come back for my updates. Please sign up as a follower to the right. Thanks for following my progress. It help keep me motivated.

Myra Is Getting Her Sexy Back!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone I got dress this afternoon put on my clothes and if I didn't look and feel smaller. The best thing no girdle. I had to take a photo. Tommow will be 7wks since my lapband surgery. The pants I have on in this photo is the same pants in the beginning of my blog before Surgery. A Big difference. I guess Zumba and walking really works. I was so motivated today I walked 2miles or more tonight I forgot to take my pedometer but that's ok I got a good workout. I really need to start working my arms they need a lot of slimming down. They are starting to look like Bat Arms. Your questions and comments are encouraged. Thanks for visiting please come back.

Zumba Classes is Fun!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone, When I was home in Ga. I went to a Zumba class for the 1st time. I really enjoyed myself. It was fun. I will definately be going to more classes. I just hope they are fun here in Key West as it was in Ga. I hope some people from Key West would join me and attend the Zumba classes. I'm also going to challenge myself and take a different route in walking. It's a longer route I know I can do it. Thanks for visiting My page. Please come back for more.

No More Plus SizeYaahhh!!!!!!!!

Hello everyone, I got on the scale this morning and I weigh 219 lbs. I went to buy an outfit to go to the movies and I was able to go to the regular size clothing not plus size YAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I tried on a 16 and it fit and it wasn't tight. I was sooo happy. This is the outfit, I wore to the movies. I did my 20 minute zumba workout this morning. I also started my mushies today. I had my protein drink this morning and a hot dog for lunch. I had 4 popcorns at the movies. Yes I cheated a little there's a 1st time for everything. That's it for now I have to go spend time with my kids. Thanks for visiting my page. Thanks for your support.

My 1st Fill Experience

Hi everyone, I weight myself this morning before going to the doctore and I've lost 2 lbs. I weight 224 lbs. The same weight in the doctors office. yaah!!! I had a fill today and It was a task accessing the port. 1st of all it was a 20 gauge needle and long. I was not aware it was going to be that large; but I was warned last night by sweet Shelly. I heard her tell me that but I kinda brushed it off. I instantly remembered what she said when I seen those needles. 1st the Nurse Practioner attempted but was unsuccessful. Then the Doctor attempted several times until he got it. The initial stick, I didn't feel but the poking was uncomfortable. I already had 3cc in my port that I didn't know about from surgery then he added 2cc which was a total of 5cc. I tried to drink water and it wouldn't go down. It felt like like I had a knot in my throat. I'm sitting there saying to myself "It's just damn water why don't it go down" The doctor had to take 1cc out Dr. Cohen said it was too tight. Then I was able to swollow the water without any problems. That was my experience of the unknown for the 1st fill. Now I'm back to liquids for 2 days. Of course I'm sitting here typing eating sun flower seeds drink chicken and orange juice.

My Fruit Kick and 10cc Port

Hi everyone I have been on this fruit kick eating fruits like crazy. I guess fruits are better than fried foods, pizza, chips or sodas. I feel like I'm out of control. I still drink my crystal light and nothing else. I get a bottle of water to drink but I add a packet of crystal light in it. I've also been eating pickles and sunflower seeds. I know the salt contient is high but it keep me from eating other things. I still haven't had the urge to eat any Carbs which is a good thing. I just be glad when I go to the doctor and get my 1st fill which is Thursday 9/10/ 09. I know, I said I wasn't going to get on the scale until I go to the doctor. I couldn't resist so I did. I was affraid I was gaining weight again because of my eating benge. By my surprise, I didn't gain any weight. I am 226lbs. I'm still sad about the 3lb weight gain. But, I was running on empty with no food in my system. I received my permanant lapband card in the mail. I can order off the childrens menu if I go out to eat. I know I didn't tell you all but my port but I have a 10cc port. Well that's it for now, I have to get ready for work. Thanks for reading my blog. I know starting the end of next week my blog will be more interesting and the pictures will come. See you all later. Any questions you have please ask.

Have to make a Decision

Hi everyone, I have been analyzing what's been going on with me. I don't know if this is true but every since I got my grandkids I have stop losing weight. I have been off my exercise routine and I've started eating regular food. I also have to take into consideration that I don't have any restictions and my stomache have healed. Everything happened around the same time. I went for my follow up last month, I got the grandkids and I started eating regular foods. I haven't been eating the wrong foods just regular portions without feeling any restrictions. I go back to the doctor on 9/1o hopefully get my first fill. By the way I haven't gained any weight back besides the 3 pounds when I started eating I guess that's good. I've decided to take the kids back home. I'm not getting any sleep and it's not working out. I don't have anyone to watch them. I don't want them to go but I can't keep them. I guess I'll see what happens next week. I need to get back on a routine. Thanks for reading my post.

Good morning everyone, I am going to start my day off right. I'm eating Brunch sausage, egg and milk. Then I'm going to go walking. Come home clean up, then take the kids fishing. I will eat a salad today and drink my protein drinks. I will also do Zumba tonight. Well that's all for now. Thanks for reading and supporting me.

Hi everyone sorry I hadn't had time to write this week. I had to really sit down and think about what was really going on with my body because I'm not eating right. I'm supposed to be eating 3 meals a day and I'm not. Therefore, when I do eat I gain weight. I didn't like those results. so I decided to go back to liquids. Now, I know that is not the right thing to do either. I'm just going to have to eat my meals and exercise the way I'm supposed to; Allow my body adjust the correct way, then go from there. So my husband and I sat down and made out a menu and exercise routine. I will follow that for the week and see what happens. I'm not allowing myself to get on the scale until I go to the doctor September 4. Today for brunch I had 1 sausage and 1egg with 1 cup of juice. For dinner I had 2 hotdogs without the bread. pm snack I had a grapefruit. I do have some good news. I played my Wii today beat my husband in bowling and baseball. I did ZUMBA tonight and completed the whole routine. Before my surgery and the weight loss, I was not able to get through 10minutes of zumba; I'm so happy. I hope my new eating routine work. It just feels like I'm eating too much. I know I'm not I'm just always full. Thanks for reading my blog.

I'm Sooooo Off My Routine (Disappointed) in myself

I everyone haven't wrote in a few days I have been busy running around with the grandkids. My face and arms is much smaller. My daily weigh loss came toa halt all bacause of me. I just thought I should let you all know that I haven't been doing what I was suppose to do. I guess my stomache has healed and I feel no restrictions. I am getting hungry and craving for food. I believe the craving came from me tasting a few (3) french fries last week "CARBS" my body weakness. Well tonight I was eating some red beans and ham hock it was SOOO GOOD. 1st mistake I ate it too fast. 2nd, I wasn't paying attention to the fullness; I was feeling. Here is my Photo after this DUMB DECISION I CHOSE; Now, I am swollen, bloated and miserable. I am sharing this because I decided not to hold anything back whether it's good or bad. I don't want the people who had the lapband to do the same thing. After I did that, I went walking a little over a mile. Tomorrow I will only have fluids. Back to square 1 for me. I was doing so good. There is still a strong point I have. I did not have any junk food. such as: Sodas, Chips, Cakes or Cookies. Tomorrow make my official 3weeks. thanks for visiting and reading my blog. Take care and have a good day. Please sign up as a follower to the right so that you can follow my journey. I would love to here your input good or bad. It's ok to slap me on the hand. LOL

2 Week Post Op Follow Up

Hi Everyone I went to the doctor today for my follow up. I weighed 223 lbs I've lost a total of 26 lbs YAH!!!!!!!. He said I was doing wonderful. My swelling I'm having under my left ribs is coming from scar tissue the doctor said it will get soft and heal. I just have to take it easy. I am still concern because everytime I bend over I guess I irritate it. Yesterday I took my grand kids to Burger King and I had 3 french fries. I had no problems swallowing it. Last night I had 2 chicken Strips and I was very careful to chew it up well. My stomache handled it well also. I haven't did my regular walks in a few days but I did walk to the park with the kids. I need to get back on schedule. I will go for a walk in the morning. I will also try to take pictures tomorrow. Thanks for visiting.

"Feeling a little under the Weather"

Hi everyone, I didn't get to challenge myself on yesterday and walk extra. I wasn't able to walk at all. I didn't feel very well. Upset stomache with symptoms of a virus. I don't think it have anything to do with the Lapband. I also ate some apple sauce yesterday for the 1st time and had some milk earlier that day. I wasn't supposed to drink milk, But I wanted it so bad. As I laid in bed all day I felt hungry; therefore, I didn't know if there was a change in my stomache since the swelling has gone. I decided to eat a few shrimp and was very careful to chew real well. Today I got out the bed moved around was more active, my stomache still is not right but I'm not hungry at all. I didn't even eat or drink anything until after 5pm; I was able to go for a walk today it started raining and I contiued on my journey to walk with the help of my determination. I know now that I can't just lay around in bed. I have to be active and I won't be hungry. That seems backwards to me but that's how it is. Today I had 4oz of chicken broth, A Protein shake tonight and a 20 oz bottle of water. I will try and drink some crystal light before bed. I am still making good progresss on the scale. Well that's it for now. Thanks for reading my page. Don't forget to come back. Feel free to ask any questions. I would be glad to answer any questions. Can you please sign my book and let me know that you've been by and add yourself as a follower to see my progress. Again thanks and talk to you tomorrow.

My Daily Meals and Routine

Hello again, I hope everyone is doing well because, I am feeling great. I did my 1 mile walk this morning; It is getting easier. I believe I need to increase my distance. Tomorrow I will attempt to go another 1/2 mile. Hopefully I can do it because, It will be after working 12hrs. Anyway I need to stay motivated I will try it. I took a photo of my daily meals. I don't get to eat all of these in 1 day. I may get 2-3 of them after the 2nd, I am so full. never thought I would ever say that 4oz of baby food consistency of food would keep me full. I have been very creative with my foods also. See that MAGIC BULLET I love it. That is the BEST investment ever. I think everyone should have one. It does everything. It allow me to eat anything my family eat just with a differnet consistency. I don't my husband don't use all the seasonings and salt they have but I'm ok with that. My food taste good. So far I have had Chicken with colliflower, Hot dogs in chili minus the bread, Lastnight I had Steak. It was so delicious. As long as I'm not hungry I will continue to keep my diet like this. I also have Protein shake 2 times a day, yogurt, jello, pudding, Crystal light, Italian Ice, and popsicles hold up, I can't forget my Water. That just about all I eat and drink. Besides being creative with my food. I also have to take childrens Vitamins, Calcium chewables and vitamin C. I hope I didn't bore you with my Meals. I have to work tonight. I was all ready to return work lastnight and was put oncall. Thanks for visiting. Come back as often as you like. You can invite your friends also I don't mind. Can you sign up on the right side to be my follower thanks. MYRA IS ON A MISSION.

Good Morning Everyone I haven't wrote in 2 days but I've been very busy running around getting ready for school because, I have 3 wonderful grandkids I have raise ages 7, 4, and 3 Just when my baby hit 18yrs. I get 3 more. Now back to me, I have been enjoying my Wii. My bloating is much better still have swelling and bloating when I eat but nothing compared to what it was before. I have posted my morning workout for today. I went for a 1 mile walk this morning YAH!!!! Boy did I sweat. I feel wonderful have no extra pain but I still have tenderness to my abdomen area and when I take deep breath. I have to continue to use my incentive spirometer. The gas is moving to my left shoulder, But nothing I can't tolerate. Tonight is going to be my 1st night back to work. I hope I do well, I have a 12hr shift in ICU. I miss my Co workers. Now I'm going to go play tennis on the Wii. Thanks for visiting.

1 week Post- Op

Hi Everyone today I am 1week post op. Here are my 1 week photos, I weighted this morning and I am now 231 lbs YAH!!!!! I Started at 249 lbs the day of surgery I weigh in at 239 lbs I gained 3 lbs in New Orleans. The best thing is, I haven't had any back pain since the surgery. I walk around the block and to the store without getting tired. I don't swell any more after my walk. I actually feel good. I still have a lot a gas and bloating. I can deal with that, even though through the day it gets frustrating but, I keep thinking positive. When I eat My stomache also swell and bloat even more. I can understand that also because of the 2 surgeries. By the way. I'm really enjoying My Wii. I tried to do some of the exercises but I couldn't do the squating it hurt my stomache and I couldn't run much it also affected my stomache. The stomache is still tender. There's alot more activities I can do. Thanks for visiting my page. I will talk to you tomorrow. Have a bless day. Smoochies

I bought a WII

I went and bought a WII today becuause, I need to start exercising and I think the WII will get me motivated. I here a lot about it and everyone seem to like it. I bought it but my husband and son took over. Now it's my time. I also purchased the EA active with it. I'll you all know how I really did tomorrow.

Post Op day 5

Good morning Today is a good day already. Yesterday I was miserable and bloated with gas. I bacame very bored and wanted to cry. My husband got me out of the house took me riding in the car and shopping, Then we ended up playing dominoes to keep me occupied, Of course I won. I decided to suck the juice from the grapefruit and that helped with the gas. Today I'm going to have broth for breakfast, grapefruit juice, italian ice, Those italian ice r good, and GasX; then' I will go fom there. For lunch and dinner I will try some chicken noodle soup. I will put it in my magic bullet and liquidfy it. I can't forget my water I have to drink. By the way I did get on the scale this morning and I had some really positive results but I will not record them until Tuesday. Once a week is when I will record my weight, and post new photos; unless, I just have to show u something which I problably will. Have a good day. Thanks for following my journey.

Hello Everyone Today I'm still bloated and full of gas. I went bought a Girtle to see if that will help with the gas. Today I feel better, now only if the gas was gone. I would be ready to go to work. On my diet today if my husband let me, I'm going to just drink water and have a popsicle for breakfast along with a gasX or 2. If I get hungry then I will drink some Rotisserie Chicken Broth. That's my favorite. Holla

Hello again I'm trying to catch up. This is my photo the day after surgery. There's no turning back now. My Dr. Brett Cohen in Hollywood, Fl. is so awesome. During my banding, my doctor noticed I had a hiatal hernia that needed repairing and he took care of it. Thanks Dr. Cohen. That explained a lot of my symptoms I was having. Today is Day 3 of my surgery and I'm feeling good. still have gas but I'm walking alot and it's helping with the gas. Drinking water is also helping. I'm not in pain just feel very tender. The gas build up is the worse. other than that I'm ok. I have no regrets at this point. I'm on a mission to regain my health.

Pre Surgery Photos

This is my photos 1 week before surgery. I had lost 13 lbs. Here I'm 236 lbs. I had to take a picture because I couldn't fit these pants. We was packing to leave for New Orleans and my husband ask did I want to pack these pants. I said " I can't fit those any more". So I decided to try them on. What do you know, I can fit them. I didn't even take them with me. My Journey have begun.