tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53692012746811231262023-11-16T06:22:32.209-08:00I wear my heart on my VSGMiss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-86975520701979789652012-08-21T14:51:00.001-07:002012-08-21T14:51:09.703-07:00MIA?? 6 monthsHey everyone I have been MIA for months now and Im sorry, life has changed so much for me that I have tons to share. Today is officially my 6 month post op and wow what a change! I am down 77 lbs and smaller then I've ever been.Stats:Starting weight: 250lbs ( YIKES!!!)
Goal Weight: 140- 150 ( A goal I set for myself)
Starting Pant size: 22/24
Starting Tops: 3X in womens
Starting bra Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-20840652268109306742012-05-11T12:18:00.002-07:002012-05-11T12:18:44.715-07:00Where oh where is Breanna?? Hello you still with us?Hey everyone, I know its been a while since I posted last and have been promising pictures. I did post one on twitter but haven't posted anything more and I apologize. So it's 10 days before my 3 month surgiversary and so far I have lost 55lbs but tons of inches. I am in onderland, 195.0 and down 2 bra sizes, down a pant size or 2 & with tops well those are tricky.
Starting Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-86606929314684865812012-04-17T21:57:00.000-07:002012-04-17T21:57:40.184-07:00New pictureSo here is the before and after. Im about 6 weeks out and 40lbs down in this photo. Never again will i get to that size.
I am almost to ONEDERLAND!! Im so excited. I dont have much to update on, waiting to eat normally. I get red meat
next month, and bread, rice & pasta in July. So once July rolls around I will have some fun exciting recipes to share!Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-24686910554516175032012-04-07T18:47:00.000-07:002012-04-07T18:47:04.388-07:00Half way there!Well I'm about 6 weeks out and my weight is dropping as quick as my waist line! AHHH Its exciting yet scary. Everyday I feel more empowered and more like a sexy ass woman! I have never had issues with my curves and have enjoyed them, and I hope not to lose to much of them.
My weight goal is about 145ish, which is about 105 lbs to lose. It's a lot to lose and I am so dedicated to Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-25933905292324674952012-03-30T19:03:00.000-07:002012-03-30T19:03:19.943-07:005 Week post op Update & moreHey everyone, I am about 5 weeks out and so far it has been ok. I have been having some bowel issues and tons of nausea in the morning. So I had a doctors appointment yesterday and he told me that it could be that I am very constipated and ordered that I take Milk of Magnesia Yesterday and today then stool softeners every day. I go back to see him in about a month to make Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-65451799972435811382012-03-19T19:01:00.000-07:002012-03-19T19:01:45.095-07:001 month!!(2 days early)So Wednesday is my 1 month post op! I am super excited to start making meals. I have tons of new ideas and recipes, that I can't wait to share!!! So far eating has been ok, as my 1 month started to approach it got easier to eat. Supplements are another story, I haven't been taking mine ( i know shame on me) but a lot of things with flavors have been upsetting my stomach. So now that I am 1 Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-70817928374196995002012-03-10T19:41:00.000-08:002012-03-10T19:41:29.706-08:002 week post op photosHere are my 2 week post-op photos. I do want to let you know that I am wearing a different bra in the 2 week. The sports bra I am wearing is too small. My "girls" havent really gone any where .. yet :D
Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-9723508750248800562012-03-07T13:01:00.000-08:002012-03-07T13:01:58.442-08:00NSV & MotivationI have been thinking about what I want my NSV to be. I came to the conclusion that the one thing I would like is to be able to wear a cute bathing suit. Last summer we said that would be my last "fat" bathing suit... I wore it once all summer. It was ok looking but not want I wanted. So it is official, my NSV is to wear a cute bathing suit! So my mission this week is to look for one I would like!Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-3244842619750711442012-03-06T17:45:00.001-08:002012-03-06T17:45:38.586-08:002 Weeks Post -op & Group infoSo im 2 weeks post op and feeling ok. Im still sore and tired. I do get spurts of energy through out the day, so I do get a happy medium. There isn't much to update I haven't weighted in yet,but I am super excited to come Monday.
Group info:
The support group website is up and running again. It is really simple to use and for those who aren't tech savvy I did provide codes that can be used on Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-75864971904829570562012-02-28T17:36:00.001-08:002012-03-06T17:43:38.250-08:001 week post op Surgery infoI have gotten tons of questions about my surgery and what to expect. I got the Gastric sleeve Feb. 21 2012.
The day before:
The day before surgery was an all liquid diet. I could have creamed soups, which is what I ate all day. I had to drink Magnesium Citrate. So I had lots of restroom time. At Midnight I was not allowed to eat or drink anything. The magnesium taste like ..Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-13131501465326287922012-02-26T12:24:00.000-08:002012-02-26T12:24:46.276-08:00Before pictures & Reese's Cup protein shake
So I have been meaning to upload my before pictures. So here they are. I weighed 243 in the photo's, but my original weight was 250. So as you can see lots of lumps and bumps, that I will be working hard to to get rid of except the bumps that should be there haha.
Reese's Cup Protein shake
1 Scoop Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-49984058177315668132012-02-25T17:03:00.000-08:002012-02-25T17:03:22.138-08:00Chocolate Almond DelightThis is my 1st recipe I though I would share it's super yummy and could almost be sinful!
Chocolate Almond Delight
1- 2 scope(S): chocolate protein powder
1 cup: Silk Pure Almond (Unsweetened)
2TBS: Sugar Free Chocolate Torani Syrup
& a few ice cubes
Blend & enjoy.
Please know you will get more chocolate then almond, for more of an almond flavor you can add almonds toMiss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-79728146777952000662012-02-25T12:48:00.001-08:002012-02-25T12:59:39.248-08:004 Days post op & random thoughtsHeyy,
So I am currently 4 days post op and I feel for the most part normal. I still get gas pains but not as much. I swear by Gas-x chewables they have been my best friend. I have been home 2 days so far and its an adjustment being on just liquids for a week. The one thing I am working on is making sure I get in all my water. I purchased some premade protein shakes, since we aren't allowed to useMiss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-65608112908137277822012-02-24T09:54:00.000-08:002012-02-24T09:54:31.988-08:00There is no place like home!Yesterday I came home from the hospital and it felt so great to sleep in my own bed! I also loved not having to get poked at 6am for blood work.
My surgery went well not complications. The next day he had me try ice chips and I kept them down for the most part. I had some nausea the day the surgery and some the next day. I did throw up twice but was fine after that, BTW throwing up hurts!!! I Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-6407050149935914642012-02-24T09:43:00.004-08:002012-02-25T14:32:58.519-08:00Night before/ morning of: (FEB 21)Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-55916075460107089032012-02-21T05:54:00.000-08:002012-02-21T05:54:56.496-08:00surgery morning!!!!Its the morning of my surgery and I'm not sure what I'm feeling. Although I feel like I'm missing something... hmmm. I am currently mobile so if there are some funny words in here its the damn auto correct. I will have to send a better update when I'm on my computer. I posted a vlog last night and when I'm on the computer I will post a lie. So for now I'm gonna catch some zzz's and update when Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-831112275727113282012-02-19T11:30:00.000-08:002012-02-19T11:30:25.538-08:002 Days!AHHHWell there is 2 days before my surgery! I am so excited and so ready to have it done! I am not as nervous as I thought I would be, I'm feeling GREAT! I think my only "worry" is the gas. I know that it causes a lot of pain, which I know I will have to walk and get rid of most of it. I have been trying to walk around the house more to help with the walking in the hospital. As of yesterday I Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-72582044839071420172012-02-15T12:52:00.000-08:002012-02-15T12:52:48.417-08:00Love Hate Relationship.. The SCALE
Weighing yourself is hard, some do it everyday and others throw it out. I personally weight myself every week. As much as weight shouldn't be important it really is. It makes sure your staying on track, and the scale will hold you accountable. With weighing yourself you should do it in the same outfit every time. Once you are no longer able to wear it find another and weigh yourself Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-75646616946671191562012-02-11T19:28:00.000-08:002012-02-11T19:28:01.586-08:001st vlog & stressBesides the vlog I wanted to talk about Stress!! Stress.. We all have it but we don't need it especially now. Stress will prevernt you from losing weight and can even make you gain. When you have those moments where stress is too much.. stop take a breath and try to calm yourself. Money will be an issue for most people and one HUGE stress factor, If you stop and really think Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-63041799389900505372012-02-10T00:28:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:46:59.149-08:00Last appointmentToday was my finale appointment with my surgeon. The appointment was quick he was just verifying everything and answering any questions we had. After my 3 minute appointment we had one to go register at the hospital and that was a little bit of a longer process but it was pretty simple. Filled out paper work, had my weight and height taken, blood pressure and a nasal swab taken to look for some Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-48504509555934324252012-02-03T18:19:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:46:59.164-08:00Random FridayCrazy weekly closure & some extras..The past 2 weeks have been crazy, I haven't had anytime to sit and blog. The week has finally came to a close and that means time to sit relax and prepare for the upcoming week and surgery.My surgery date is approaching so quickly. I'm doing really well with my all protein diet. I had one slip up forgetting that a burrito I liked Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-23885033528886115702012-01-24T17:35:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:46:59.179-08:00CrazinessWell last night I had my seminar with Dr. Suh. He spoke about all the different types of surgeries and about obesity in general.Most of the information I already knew from my research there were a few things I didn't but was more about what he does, forexample he wont give a gastric to anyone over 61 years of age, or a smoker that he feels wont stay a non-smoker, he would offer a sleeve Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-64212869398691259962012-01-21T00:16:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:46:59.194-08:00Relief..As of Jan 19th. I have officially been approved for weight loss surgery. I had my eval. and I passed. She said she would be faxing everything over in the morning. So now I am preparing, gathering things I will need for the "BIG DAY." I bought some pj bottom since I get really cold when I am not feeling well & just in general. I got them 1 size up so that they are nice and Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-11796840583553623082012-01-18T22:30:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:46:59.211-08:00Last minutes worries...Tomorrow I have to go to get a physic evaluation. I was pretty confident about it until I saw a post about one.A lady had posting a status in a group that I joined for WLS patients. She posted that she met with her surgeon againand he postponed her surgery for a YEAR, due to her evaluation. She has Kaiser like I do and I have to meet with my surgeonagain as well, so not I am stressed over Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369201274681123126.post-59266113147321562072012-01-17T15:30:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:46:59.228-08:00SupportIt is required that I go to one support group. I am nervous about it since I am a private person, but at the same time its nice knowing I am not alone. I wanted an outlet where I can talk about everything and others without having to go anywhere or to look for others in my area and possibly go out maybe have a support group in a home environment with WLS friendly food and not be tempted by the Miss Breannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485047421331341563noreply@blogger.com0