Just a Brief Update

Not too sure that there is much to say. I've now lost 58 pounds and I'm really happy. Working towards making it to 60 pounds lost. I set little goals so that I feel great when I reach them. I now have only two days to lose 2 pounds so that by my 3 month mark it will be the even 60.

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

These aren't too fatty but at the same time I wouldn't have them everyday because of the bacon. It was just a treat so I had one.

You will need:
1 package of bamboo skewers
1 pound fresh scallops
1/4 pound bacon or enough to wrap one slice around each scallop
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
1. Soak skewers in bowl of water. Drain
2. Wrap 1 slice of bacon around scallop and place on skewer
3. In small bowl combine honey, vinegar, mustard and olive oil
4. Brush onto scallops and bacon
5. Place on baking pan and broil for 5 minutes per side or until crispy. Serve

Try it out and I hope you enjoy

FINALLY

I've finally lost my first 50 pounds!!! Its taken 74 days...which sounds like a lot but really isn't its about 10 weeks. Alright so lets see if I can lose 10 more pounds by the end of the month.

Second Endoscopic Dilatation

Pictures: First thats the view from the camera when its going down your throat. Second picture thats the actual devise they stick down your throat and the balloon thats used. Third picture the first two diagrams illustrate what I had done.

Alright so on Friday I went to the hospital thinking that I didn't have anything to worry about that my procedure would happen painless and quick....I WAS WRONG. This time I wasn't asleep when everything happened. They stuck the camera down my throat while I was awake and they starting blowing up the balloon when I was awake. It hurt so bad I was actually crying. I remember the doctor telling me and now we are blowing up the balloon and then I must have passed out. I woke up and for some strange reason I was still crying lol. After Dr. Huynh talked with me and he said he thinks this will be the last one I will have to have done. Which was great news after the painful event that I had just been through. Also he noticed my stomach is very irritated so I have to take some meds to make it better.

Well I got to say that this was the worst part so far about my entire weight loss journey. It was really scary and painful. Its now Sunday and my stomach is still sore but I had some rice and chicken yesterday and that was GREAT!!

First Support Group Meeting

Today was the first meeting of the WLS Support Group. It was great to meet Joyce, Kris, Vivian and Kelly. They are amazing and all really fun. I learned so much from them in about an hour. There are some things that were a little scary but also some great advice. I can't wait until next month when we all meet up again.

Haven't weighed myself this week but I might tomorrow. I got two new shirts and some tights yesterday and it was great because I went down two dress sizes. I have a lot I want to say but just don't know how to say it so I'll think about it and adjust this post soon.

Almost 2 Months

Alright so I stepped on the scale again and I've officially lost 47 pounds now. I'm happy and really looking forward to losing more. Things have been a little stressful lately because I just don't know what to eat anymore. What I can eat changes from day to day. One day salmon is great the next day I can't keep it down. I met a fellow weight loss patient and we've started a small support group so I'm really excited about that.