Weight Loss Update

I haven't spoken about my weight loss in awhile.

So the question you're all asking is probably, how is it going?

The answer is, pretty damn well!

This morning I weighed 104.3kg, thats a loss of 47kg since August 2014.

I can now walk into a clothing store and buy from the NON-plus size section! That's right, I'm in size 16-18! I just can't believe it! I was trying clothing on in the non-plus size section and having to get a smaller size! I'm not into Jeansweast jeans yet... but I'm pretty damn close. They have Curvy Jeans, which are awesome and I probably would fit in them... but I want to get into a pair of their SUPER SKINNY jeans! My whole life I have wanted to wear skinny jeans... but it's been very hard to find them in my size... now I'm getting closer.

My bra size has gone from 26DD, to 16C... I'm not even worried about the loss of boob size... I just excited I can now wear pretty sexy bras (I understand that there is pretty sexy bras in size 26DD, but they were hard to find in town... or very expensive! YAY for $12 BONDS bras!!!)

I have teal hair now too (you have probably seen the photos on instagram to my other blog) and it's awesome. People either love it... or don't say anything!!

I haven't jumped on the exercise train yet... I tried, with boxing... but I got sick and didn't go to one... then I had an appointment, and then I was sick again... so I have missed heaps, and just don't feel it anymore.

I'm heading to New Zealand in September (like I don’t talk about it enough!!) I'll be there for 20ish days. Thats the longest I've been away from my family... and the futherest I've been away from home... and not to forget A WHOLE DIFFERENT COUNTRY! I'm pretty much have travel and New Zealand on the brain... every time I'm online, I'm on Pinterest looking at photos of NZ, or looking at packing and travel tips... I've gone crazy! It's way to early for me to even be worrying about this sort of stuff yet... I don't even have a passport yet... (I'm close... just need the money... and the interview!)

I'm very excited about 2015. I can't believe it's March already!

<3 Molly

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<3 Molly

Exercise Goals

On my about me page, I have a list of Exercise Goals (see below)

Exercise Goals

• Start riding my bike

• Take up boxing

• Start swimming

• Join roller derby team

Well, it's time for an update!
As you already know, I have a bike. I'm riding it a little, but not too much, but I will be riding it more.
And... last Tuesday, I started Boxing.
I'm going to a group boxing fitness class, thats held at the beach. It's great.
I've only done one class... and afterwards I was exhausted and my arms hurt, but it was a good hurt!
So I have started 50% of my exercise goals!
I do plan to add more.
I would love to play Soccer in the winter, but I'm yet to find out much about the local Soccer League.

Next Friday, I have my first follow-up appointment with my Surgeon, as well as an appointment with my Perth dietician and the exercise physiologist. I'm excited, but also a little afraid. What if I have done something wrong... lost too much weight too fast?? I don't really know what to expect.

I will keep you in the loop :D

<3 Molly

Christmas Weight!

It's time to get rid of the Christmas season weight.
Even after weight loss surgery I still managed to put weight on during the Christmas period.
I'm sure it's not food related, but more the fact that Im not working and just lazying around the house!

my weight, as of 1st January, is 118.6kg

If you don't follow me on instagram, and you love photos of cats :) follow @princessgeek86 :)
As mentioned in Emmys post, we are going to try post what we eat under the hashtag #fatgeekfit on instagram.

The plan is to live 2015, healthier, happier and more active.

Here's to 2015!

Anxiety

Last night I had a anxiety attack over food.
I can feel myself starting to avoid food more and more.
It's one of the side effects of weight loss surgery, but it's very rare.
I feel weird even thinking about it.
It's always been an illness you relate to super skinny people.
But it's not, over weight and obese people can get it too.
Food is a very important part of life, especially for me, I'm not capable of eating much, so I need to be even more aware of what I'm putting in my mouth.
So not chips, and chocolates!

I'm avoiding going into my kitchen.
It smells, and there is rubbish everywhere
The dishes are unwashed and the fridge is full of cake, and leftover take away food.
The pantry is full of biscuits.
I'm sure there is food there suitable for me
But it depresses me, that I have to push past all the food I love to find it.
I don't have enough energy to put that much effort in.
And it's not much effort.

Maybe I should just suck it up and clean the kitchen
Not much of the mess is mine. Some of it is.
I feel like I shouldn't have too.
But I feel like that if I don't, it won't get done.

I don't have any support.
I don't want to ask for it.
I shouldn't expect it to just be there.
I can't expect my family to change their lives to fit with me.

<3 Molly

Christmas Came Early!

I received an early Christmas present!

A bike!

Isn't it beautiful!?

I went for a short ride yesterday!

When I finished my legs were jelly

and my butt hurt so much!

But I can't wait to ride again.

I haven't ridden a bike in at least 15 years!

I had forget how it feels to have the wind in your face!

And strangely, I'm looking forward to my first fall.

It's a little weird. I'm not going out there to intentionally injure myself

but I will be very proud of bruises and scraps I get when I fall off.

My weight loss has been very slow over the past 2 weeks.

I've only lost 500grams. It's my bodies way of telling me it's time to exercise.

Hense the rush to get a bike.

Mum, and Dad helped me pay for it.

I was going to put it on layby and pay it off, but they finished paying it off for me.

Plus, I took Dad with me to the bike shop (because he knows people) and I received a considerable discount! (YAY! "the people you know!")

Check out my weight loss graph!

Look at the downward-ness!!!

YAY!

<3 Molly

30 KG Down!

I've lost 30kg!
YAY!

I had a doctors appointment today, and he's very proud of me.
He wants me to start cycling. AHHH!
I guess I'll ask Santa to get me a bike for Christmas!

:)

Also... my new phone arrived... more information here!

<3 Molly

Minor Side Effect!

I have an appointment with a local dietitian tomorrow morning.
I'm excited, and nervous. I don't really know what she will be able to do for me... I'm hoping for a little motivation and some help with meal plans and organisation. I hope she can help.

Let me tell you about one of the small side effects I have discovered after my surgery.
Back story ------ I never ever had any physical problems when I got my period... I became moody... but that was is....
NOW... OMG is this what having babies feels like?
I get really really bad intestinal cramps... and lady cramps... I feel nauseous... it's horrible... I haven't had it checked by a doctor (it's on the list) but it's happened twice since my surgery... just before and during my period! GAH!

That's the only negative thing I have to report at the moment.

5 weeks until the end of my work year... then Christmas break, and then I'm back at work, in a new room (the Babies room) with a new Room Leader... I'm excited for the change... but not looking forward to working with babies... I prefer the older children... the 3yo+

BUT... YAY CHANGE!!!

I have 5 weeks to finish the 3 year old section of my Traineeship... plus all the general work things, like Christmas craft, finishing portfolios, and the dreaded room clean! I'm not stressed... yet!

<3 Molly

MILESTONE!

I hit a major weight loss milestone today!

I now weigh 126.2kg... thats a total loss of 25.1kg! Half way to my personal goal (I want to lose 50kg... doctors want me to lose 75kg) I can't believe I've lost 25.1kg since August 28... thats 3 months! It has been a very long 3 months... So at this rate, I could be at my goal by April :)

I would like to thank everyone who has supported me over the past 3 months. You're AWESOME!

Here's to the next 3 months!!!

<3 Molly

Update

So, an update!

My weight loss has slowed a little, down 2kgs since last post.
I have been shopping, and bought some size 20 clothing! Down from size 26!

I had my first post surgery experiences at a restaurant. We had Chinese, and was with 10 other people so we ordered a few different meals and shared.
I had about 6 pieces of chicken, and that was it. And I was okay with that.
It was my uncles 70th birthday, it as great to see my cousins from dads side of the family.

I have an appointment with a Dietitian on the 19th of November, hopefully to get some sort of meal plan and support.

Sorry for the lack of updates.

<3 Molly

20kg!

I weighed myself today!
131.3kg
Exactly 20kg lost in just under 2 months!
I was so happy this morning, I was grinning like the Cheshire Cat!
I am 1.4kg from being in the 120s... I'm so excited, this is the less I've weighed in over 10 years!

<3 Molly

:)

Just did a very drastic wardrobe declutter... and now 50% of my clothes are in garbage bags ready for donations :)
It was sad throwing out a beautiful dress I bought, but never had a chance to wear... but happy because it's too big for me now :D
Also culled my geek tee collection... not much, luckily some of the tees are too small for me still!
More room for the new clothes!

<3 Molly

Lost

I'm feeling a little lost today.

I'm trying to clean my room, but I'm just wandering around aimlessly.

I haven't eaten much today either.

I made some scrambled eggs for breakfast, but only had 5 small bites, before I felt like I didn't want it anymore. I did have a protein shake, so at least that will keep me going.

I'm still very anxious that I'm doing it wrong... or I'm going to break something.

I posted on the Banding Together (they do VSG too) forum about my feelings and lots of people replied saying that I was doing everything right and not to worry. My body is still healing, and considering what was actually done to it, I'm very surprised I'm feeling this good.

I've started adding "real food" into my diet. I had some chicken last night. I cut it into small pieces and chewed the hell out of it... but that could be what is causing me not wanting to eat today... or maybe I'm thinking too much into it.

I can't wait to get back to work, but I'm honestly not looking forward to compliments. I hate getting compliments... weird I know, but I don't know how to deal with them. My low self esteem is in full force. I've been told to say Thanks and move on. Plus, I told everyone at work I was having Gall Bladder Surgery... and I regret it. I should of just told the truth. So I will need to deal with that when I get back to work... whether I announce the truth, or continue the lie. I feel like I need to tell the truth and who cares what people think. I actually want to promote the fact that I've had it done. I'm not ashamed of it, and I want to help promote it, it's a life saving operation for some, including me.

Yesterday I bought myself some makeup.

I have a bit of makeup already, which I hardly used, and is all past its used by dates. So I've thrown it all out and started again!

I love Nude by Nature. They make natural mineral makeup and it doesn't make my face break out!

They had a buy 3 for 2 sale, so I purchased

Natural Mineral Cover

Undercover Airbrush Mineral Primer

Liquid Mineral Foundation

I also bought Australis Eye Pencil in Brown

I'm usually a black eyeliner wearer... but I decided to try brown, it's not as harsh, I really like the result.

I also bought some Bio-Oil to help with my surgery scars and stretch marks. It smells so good!!

I guess I should get back to cleaning my room!

Thanks for listening to me :)

<3 Molly

Progress Photos

 August 29th 2014 - 151.3kg

October 6th 2014 - 134.8kg

Looking at these photos together make me cry, tears of happiness. Day to day, I can't see the weight loss, my family can, but I can't. Seeing these photos and actually seeing the physical change is amazing!

<3 Molly

Done!

It's done!
I still can't believe it!
It seemed like something that was so far away from happening, and now that it's done, I really can't believe it.
I'm out of hospital, and well. I'm uncomfortable, but nothing more than having mild cramps, I had some issues with my lungs, but they're all good now.
I'm very tired, and need to keep on top of drinking fluids.
Stay Tuned

24 Hours To Go

In 24 hours, I will be sitting in a hospital bed getting ready for surgery.

I'm freaking out!
Mum and I are driving up to Perth this afternoon.
I'm working on one thing at a time.
I'm only focussing on getting to Perth,
Then sleeping
Then getting to the Hospital etc.
I'm not going to focus on the surgery.

I updated Minecraft on my laptop.
I have lots of tv series to watch.
I have books on my ebook reader
I have my Nintendo DS.

I think I'm more stressed about being away from home for so long!
I won't be back until October 6th... if I get the all clear.

Stay Tuned.

<3 Molly

Stress!

Starting to stress out... a lot!

Yesterday was super busy, up to Perth 2 appointments and then drive back.

Tomorrow we drive back to Perth, but this time I'm not back until Oct 6th.
I think that's what is stressing me out the most!

I'm so scared.
Yesterday I was told about what is going to happen, including the pain, and the risks... one of them being Death... but obviously a very very low percentage.

And I'm going to be in a lot of pain. Which I knew I would be experiencing... It's just a little bit more real, now that the next "appointment" is the actual surgery!

But I'm going to relax.
I haven't really packed, but I'm just going to go with the flow.
There is a washing machine and dryer at the hotel, so I won't need that many clothes.
I don't really know what I'm going to take to the hospital!
Just go with the flow. No external stresses, like worry about forgetting things etc.

In other news. I made it to 10kg lost today. 10.3kg to be exact. 141kg! 1 kg to my next goal, which I've already purchased my reward (scrapbooking stuff).

I'll either be quiet or noisy over the next few days...

Wish me luck!

<3 Molly

Journal Pages

Let me show off some of the scrapbooking cards I've made to add to my weight loss journal.

I can't wait to add them to my journal!

Bad Molly

I ate bread today, and now I feel super guilty.
I had one roll. over the day, not even at the same time, over 2 meals.
It was so good!!

I'm feeling very uninspired at the moment.
I've started making some elements for my weight loss scrapbook.
I ordered a Basic Grey Capture 7x9 album in Noteworthy.

I really want it to show up NOW! but I know it won't :(

I really need to start thinking about packing for Perth, considering I'm going to be there for awhile.

<3 Molly

1 Week To Go!

1 week to go until my surgery!
Nerves haven't really kicked in yet.
I weight 143kg now. That's a loss of 8.3kg.
I've cheated a little bit over the last couple of days... but by cheating I mean, I've eaten Avocado... which is not on my allowed foods list, but avocado is fine and not going to effect my weight loss.
I spoke to the nurse at The Mount Hospital today.
She explained to me whats going to happen and what to expect, it's not going to be nice, but it will all be worth it... plus I'm allowed to take my laptop to the hospital with me! YAY!

I have ordered my 140kg weight loss goal! $60 worth of scrapbooking stuff.
I'm going to scrapbook my journey. I don't know whether to start a new album, maybe try a smaller size, or just stick with my current album (which has sadly been forgotten)

We have a rent inspection on Monday, so this weekend I will be busy cleaning. There isn't much to do. I need to tidy my room and vacuum.

I'm 3 days into #100HappyDays.

<3 Molly