WHAT A LONG DAY!!!

So long of a day....


What a long day this was, I woke up this morning in a bad mood. Sad happy all in one. I wanted to cry but I refuse to do so. I want to be strong, but I also know that releasing some tears are all OK!!
So I when into to the bathroom and cried, washed my face. And kept on going, I because I also refuse to lay around and feeling sorry for myself. I know what I got myself into and I will keep on. Because I know I can do all things. I'm so grateful for Great friends. loving people that text me email me. Because of them and God I can stand and keep on going. My husband has been great with me, I know it has to be hard on him also. But he helps when I need him, always willing. So today I want to leave you with this bible verse. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians4:13

My day

Hello again!!

Well today I had a REALLY great day, my husband help me out so much today. It was so good. Since my husband works night. My kids help me with laundry, so I didn't have to pick up anything. The only thing I had to do is fold them. I kinda had a mini workout, it felt so good to be able to do this. For lunch I was able to eat a fat free sugar free Jello-O. Which made me feel so good. My  Husband took me out the house for a nice mini drive, just so that I can feel fresh air. And that really made my day. With the help of my boys and hubby. We all made dinner, no I didn't eat any. But I was able to make them something.I don't like to just sit around and do nothing, yes I'm not lifting things nor over doing myself. Because with help with the family it gets done.  Know I'm sitting here telling you not to give up on your walk with weight loss. Either your planning or did the surgery already. Or you just want to try without having the surgery. I'm just telling you to stay positive. Don't give up on you!!

What is Gastric Sleeve????

Yup Im back!!

Gastric Sleeve is a surgical weight-loss method in which the stomach is reduced to about 25% of its original dimension, by surgical elimination of a great piece of the stomach, following the major curve.

The open sides are then attached together (often with surgical staples) to form a sleeve or tube with a banana structure.

The operation permanently reduces the size of the stomach.

The procedure is performed laparoscopically and is not reversible.

I wanted to show with the picture above what the doctors did so you can better understand. It was very painful at first but now it is more soreness than anything else. For the first two weeks after surgery all I can have is liquids. Water, pudding, jello and protein shakes. Here are the protein shakes that I am drinking that I like.

1: Pure Whey Champion Nutrition... Cookies and Cream flavor is the best.

2: EAS Chocolate... good when you mix it with chocolate soy milk, YUMMY!

If you get tired of drinking protein shakes then Propel water is really good. They have great flavor if you're not a fan of plain water. They say I can have popsicles but they have to be SUGAR FREE. I can also have 100% juice concentrate but you have to add a little more water than what the directions say. So guess what I made? I made my own popsicles with the 100% juice. I went and got some ice trays and poured the juice into the trays. Let me tell you that those home-made popsicles are so yummy. So, that's a quick look at what my menu will be for these first two weeks. I will not weigh myself until my doctor's appointment on August 9, which will be my two week checkup. Looking forward to seeing the results of all this sacrifice I'm makin.  So, stay tuned and can't wait to share. Stay positive!!

Weight loss day 1..

Hello, my name is Tracy I am a mom of 3 boys, and a wife. I've been married for 9 1/2 years. I wanted to start a blog beacuse just on July 26th 2012 I had the grastric sleeve surgery. What I can say? It's been a long a hard road. When I was a teenager I weighted 136.. Yes I was once thin and looking great. But when having kids and life, well I just gained weight. I eat when I'm sad, happy, lonely, and any other emotion I may have. But making this decision was really hard. I had to make sure my family was on board with this. And I myself had to make sure I was on board. Beacuse it's a life changer. Since the day of my surgery until now nerves have gone crazy. But I sit here telling you that I miss eating my fravorite foods. Because I had the surgery. There is no eating for 2 whole weeks. Just liquids. Yes I know!!!! Then weeks 3 to 4 softs foods. Meaning I have to puree my meals. Now I know what your thinking...Lol!! But I'm ready, I'm ready to focus on my weight. Feeling better about myself. So this is just a bit of me. Please don't judge me!! I'm only at the beginning of my journey.