Sunday, October 31, 2010

Weigh In Day & Quiz

Another week, another 0.7lbs. which means I am now down 12.1 lbs. since I started the pre-surgery diet on Oct. 1 and 18.7 from my highest weight this summer. Not exactly what I was hoping for but not bad for not having had a fill yet.  My first fill is scheduled for this Wednesday.  WooHoo!  I am really looking forward to getting some restriction because the longer I get away from surgery, the less restriction I have felt.  I get the feeling I could eat pizza if I wanted to but I am not going to tempt the fates.  It just feels like I am on another diet at this point and not really getting much benefit from having the band.  I know from reading all your blogs that this is called Bandster Hell and I am definitely in it!

I haven't been blogging very much lately.  It has become much harder to write since I started my new job but I have been keeping up with everyone's blogs and I am constantly mining them for ideas and support.  I am so glad that I found this community to follow as I continue on my journey.

Lapband and Beyond posted this quiz and I thought I would take it:

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
     My mother's grandmother was "Libby" and my mom always wanted a Libby.  The name on my birth certificate is Elisabeth but I have always been called Libby.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
     Yesterday.  My bother's 18 year old cat died.
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
     Pretty much.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
    
Turkey Breast
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
     Nope.  Just 3 dogs and a cat.
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
     Absolutely
DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?
     Not much.  I used to be much more sarcastic.  Maybe I have mellowed with age?
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
     Nope.  They got yanked, along with my adenoids (sp?), when I was 6 or 7.
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
     Nope, never, ever, ever, ever!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
     Honestly?  Captain Crunch.  But I also really like Cinnamon Puffins.
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
     No.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
     Butter Brickle and Ben & Jerrys Festivus (Which they no longer make even though I petition them regularly to bring it back)
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
      Their attitude
RED OR PINK?
      Red
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
      I can get impatient when I feel like I am not being heard or understood.
WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
     I'm barefoot right now (which I usually am when I am at home)
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
     2 Weight Watchers cheese sticks
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
     sage green
FAVORITE SMELLS?
    Indian Food and the smell of my mother's Yule Kage (Swedish Christmas bread)
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
     My best friend, Cathy
MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
     Beach house all the way baby!
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
     Not a huge sport watcher but I like to watch swimming and track during the summer olympic games
HAIR COLOR?
     Blonde with streaks of silver
EYE COLOR?
     Hazel
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
     No 

FAVORITE FOOD?
     Vietnamese chicken curry and Chicken Tikka Masala


SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
     Happy endings 
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
     Hereafter
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
     Magenta
SUMMER OR WINTER?
     Summer
FAVORITE DESSERT?
     Key Lime Pie or see ice cream above
STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
     Strength training

Now you know a little more about me ;-)

Have a great and successful week everyone!

3 comments:

Gen said...

Great job on the losses Libby! When I went for my first fill, I had lost a bunch and Dr. B. said "how did you lose weight? you aren't supposed to be losing yet!"

Its true --without restriction, you are not even expected to lose. Like you, I felt like I was dieting in the beginning. The first fill will help! Hold out for at least 4 ccs!

Good luck!

Christine said...

Congrats on the 12 pounds lost! That's fantastic!
Christine
www.phoenixrevolution.net

Kiki said...

I'm 5 weeks post-op and 1 week pre-fill. I managed to lose 5 lbs after surgery and it's taking every ounce of my being to keep that 5 off. I'm hoping that my fill next week takes the edge off. hang in there!!