I know my body has been through a lot in the last 3 weeks. But one of the things I was sure would happen was each time I got on the scale, I'd see a loss. And I did the first week after surgery. But not anymore. I keep seeing the scale inch up.
I know I'm eating healthy. Sure, I've had some ice cream that I probably shouldn't have, but not enough to make me gain 4.2 pounds in the last two weeks. Yep. 4.2 pounds. After eating only 700-900 calories a day, I don't understand it.
And today I didn't get to see Dr. Rapley because his office screwed up and scheduled me with the wrong doctor. So now I have an appointment with him tomorrow morning at 9:30.
It's just one of those days when I feel that all the decisions I've made have turned from great ones to questionable ones. So I'm going to bed. And hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sarah vs the Treadmill...
Last night I got home, blogged about my workout and then had dinner. Well...it took about an hour for my knee to share with me how it was feeling; and it wasn't nice. Needless to say, I had to ice my knee and sleep with it propped up on pillows all night.
So tonight at my workout I was a little nervous about the knee. First, I spent a little time with Mike going over some nutrition information. He has never worked with anyone who's had lap band surgery so as we were going over things he'd like me to eat, I had to remind him there are things I can't eat. But he's very understanding and is learning along with me.
He then offered up the treadmill. I wasn't sure I could do it with how much my knee hurts...and I was right. So I got on the bicycle instead. I rode for 40 minutes, or 9.21 miles. After that I worked with Angela, Mike's right hand woman. We did arms, arms and more arms. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to raise my arms high enough to shampoo my hair!
But before that great workout, I was whining to my dear friends who allowed me to go on and on about the disappointment of my knee and my anger at my therapist. Well, my former therapist. I thought I had everything worked out before surgery. Knowing that this journey is going to have some major ups and downs, I thought it was smart to build a realtionship with someone who would be there for me the entire time. But three weeks ago he decided to eleminate his evening appointments. Thanks Dr. Fellows. :(
And one month before surgery I had Dr. Rapley give me cortisone injections in each knee with the hope of the relief lasting a few months.
But instead of having great knees and good mental health, I have knees that bring tears to my eyes when I'm walking up and down the stairs at home and no one to cry to about my frustration. So I guess I'll just use this blog as my therapist. The good news is that blogging is cheaper than therapy. The bad news is you'll have to hear about my feelings all the time.
So tonight at my workout I was a little nervous about the knee. First, I spent a little time with Mike going over some nutrition information. He has never worked with anyone who's had lap band surgery so as we were going over things he'd like me to eat, I had to remind him there are things I can't eat. But he's very understanding and is learning along with me.
He then offered up the treadmill. I wasn't sure I could do it with how much my knee hurts...and I was right. So I got on the bicycle instead. I rode for 40 minutes, or 9.21 miles. After that I worked with Angela, Mike's right hand woman. We did arms, arms and more arms. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to raise my arms high enough to shampoo my hair!
But before that great workout, I was whining to my dear friends who allowed me to go on and on about the disappointment of my knee and my anger at my therapist. Well, my former therapist. I thought I had everything worked out before surgery. Knowing that this journey is going to have some major ups and downs, I thought it was smart to build a realtionship with someone who would be there for me the entire time. But three weeks ago he decided to eleminate his evening appointments. Thanks Dr. Fellows. :(
And one month before surgery I had Dr. Rapley give me cortisone injections in each knee with the hope of the relief lasting a few months.
But instead of having great knees and good mental health, I have knees that bring tears to my eyes when I'm walking up and down the stairs at home and no one to cry to about my frustration. So I guess I'll just use this blog as my therapist. The good news is that blogging is cheaper than therapy. The bad news is you'll have to hear about my feelings all the time.
Monday, June 6, 2011
First Workout...
First thing this morning I called Dr. Rapley to tell him my knee is a big ole mess. They made me an appointment to see him on Wednesday afternoon so all day I walked around with my knee out of place...until 3pm when I was walking down the hall and it just popped right back in! I was starting to get nervous about my workout tonight, but my body must have known so it gave me a little help.
I had my first workout this evening. It was really good! I really do like Mike...or as I'll be calling him...Mr. Muscles. I got there and Mr. Muscles put me on the treadmill to get my heart rate up. I walked for 10 minutes at a 2.4 and didn't have my heart rate up enough so he bumped me up to 2.8 and I walked another 30 minutes. After 40 minutes of walking, I got off and started on some weights. Because of my knee issues, I did some ab work. Then I did some leg work, but back of leg muscles so it wouldn't hurt my knee. And then I finished it off with 20 more minutes of cardio. So all in all it was a good workout! I can do alot more than Mr. Muscles had me doing cardiovascularly and weight wise so tomorrow I hope he pumps it up just a little bit.
Tomorrow is more of the same? Totally different? I don't know! But I'm excited about it!
I had my first workout this evening. It was really good! I really do like Mike...or as I'll be calling him...Mr. Muscles. I got there and Mr. Muscles put me on the treadmill to get my heart rate up. I walked for 10 minutes at a 2.4 and didn't have my heart rate up enough so he bumped me up to 2.8 and I walked another 30 minutes. After 40 minutes of walking, I got off and started on some weights. Because of my knee issues, I did some ab work. Then I did some leg work, but back of leg muscles so it wouldn't hurt my knee. And then I finished it off with 20 more minutes of cardio. So all in all it was a good workout! I can do alot more than Mr. Muscles had me doing cardiovascularly and weight wise so tomorrow I hope he pumps it up just a little bit.
Tomorrow is more of the same? Totally different? I don't know! But I'm excited about it!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Ugh...
I spent a great afternoon and evening at my sisters, hanging out in her pool with Alissa, diving for sticks and rings for like 3 hours! It was a blast, but something happened to my left knee while I was in the pool. And now...it makes this horrible popping noise with every step, it's swollen and it's painful. I just walked through the grocery store looking foolish with my limp. It kinda looked like I was trying to be a pimp! HA!
Then last night as I was pulling into the driveway, my hybrid died. :( Luckily it didn't happen 5 minutes earlier when I was on the highway driving 55mph, but now it's stuck at the bottom of the driveway. A tow truck is coming tomorrow to take it to the dealer where it looks like they'll have it for a few weeks because it's a huge part that broke. And it's a well documented defective part. So much that a class action lawsuit was filed in March against Toyota from a substantial number of Highlander owners. If this part breaks after 100,000 miles, it's not covered and it's a $7,847 part PLUS labor! Thank goodness I only have 60,000 miles on it so I should be good.
However, it means that tomorrow until I get it all worked out with the dealer, I don't have a car. And I'm supposed to start my training with one huge bodybuilder who doesn't accept excuses...no matter how real they are.
I guess I'll call the orthopedic surgeon in the morning and ask him about this crazy knee. Luckily my dad is taking the Highlander to the dealer. And I'll strap on my knee brace, pop some aleve and head to the gym at 5:15! Wish me luck everyone. Actually...pray for me. This isn't the way I wanted to start next week. I wanted to be clear headed and ready for the physical punishment. Instead I'm going to be worried about my knee and transportation.
But I'll get through! Nothing is easy; if it was we'd all be wildly successful, thin and rich!
Then last night as I was pulling into the driveway, my hybrid died. :( Luckily it didn't happen 5 minutes earlier when I was on the highway driving 55mph, but now it's stuck at the bottom of the driveway. A tow truck is coming tomorrow to take it to the dealer where it looks like they'll have it for a few weeks because it's a huge part that broke. And it's a well documented defective part. So much that a class action lawsuit was filed in March against Toyota from a substantial number of Highlander owners. If this part breaks after 100,000 miles, it's not covered and it's a $7,847 part PLUS labor! Thank goodness I only have 60,000 miles on it so I should be good.
However, it means that tomorrow until I get it all worked out with the dealer, I don't have a car. And I'm supposed to start my training with one huge bodybuilder who doesn't accept excuses...no matter how real they are.
I guess I'll call the orthopedic surgeon in the morning and ask him about this crazy knee. Luckily my dad is taking the Highlander to the dealer. And I'll strap on my knee brace, pop some aleve and head to the gym at 5:15! Wish me luck everyone. Actually...pray for me. This isn't the way I wanted to start next week. I wanted to be clear headed and ready for the physical punishment. Instead I'm going to be worried about my knee and transportation.
But I'll get through! Nothing is easy; if it was we'd all be wildly successful, thin and rich!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
New Trainer...
Well...I just hired a new personal trainer. And he's hard core. Like, I think he might make me cry...that hard core! And I'm very excited about him! His name is Mike, he owns Mike's Main Event and he's a former body builder. I'm diving in, full force. We are going to meet 5 days a week for an hour and a half each day. WHAT?? I'm going to be so sore!! HA!
But seriously, I'm incredibly excited about this. I need someone to really motivate me and kick me into shape. This summer is all about me; me working out and me concentrating on food. Which is good because with how much this is going to cost me, I won't have any money to spend on anything else! :)
So today and tomorrow are the end of my rest and relaxation...Monday at 5:15 begins a whole new summer!
But seriously, I'm incredibly excited about this. I need someone to really motivate me and kick me into shape. This summer is all about me; me working out and me concentrating on food. Which is good because with how much this is going to cost me, I won't have any money to spend on anything else! :)
So today and tomorrow are the end of my rest and relaxation...Monday at 5:15 begins a whole new summer!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
My day...
Today I had one more serving of that yummy tuna noodle casserole I made. I really like it, but I'm kind of over it! So tonight for dinner I made a piece of salmon with some scrambled eggs and cheese. It was interesting. I thought maybe they would go together like salmon eggs benedict...but they didn't! So although it was a filling dinner, it was very odd. I guess I won't be eating that together without some hollandaise sauce, wilted spinach and an english muffin...just like at Succotash!
I called the orthopedic doctor today and they are getting the ball rolling on my insurance authorization for a Synvisc knee injection. According to Dr. Rapley, this will be my knee savior. So hopefully I'll get a quick response from Coventry and I'll be able to do all those squats that are required to get a good tush! :) But for now, I joined Snap Fitness and will be doing some cardio there. A little walking and maybe some elliptical machine work.
And speaking of cardio; today I signed up for a 5k in Waikiki for my trip to Oahu in September! Dr. Rapley doesn't think I'll ever be able to run on my knees, but maybe I'll be able to do a fast walk/slow jog! And even if I'm just able to walk it, I'll still get to have a nice 3.11 mile walk through the streets of Honolulu.
Goals for tomorrow...get to the bookstore and pick up the Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies.
I called the orthopedic doctor today and they are getting the ball rolling on my insurance authorization for a Synvisc knee injection. According to Dr. Rapley, this will be my knee savior. So hopefully I'll get a quick response from Coventry and I'll be able to do all those squats that are required to get a good tush! :) But for now, I joined Snap Fitness and will be doing some cardio there. A little walking and maybe some elliptical machine work.
And speaking of cardio; today I signed up for a 5k in Waikiki for my trip to Oahu in September! Dr. Rapley doesn't think I'll ever be able to run on my knees, but maybe I'll be able to do a fast walk/slow jog! And even if I'm just able to walk it, I'll still get to have a nice 3.11 mile walk through the streets of Honolulu.
Goals for tomorrow...get to the bookstore and pick up the Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
First day of exercise...
I had some of that yummy tuna noodle casserole I made for lunch today. It was definitely filling so I had it for dinner too!
Tonight I went to the gym for the first time in a long time. I haven't been since winter time, after my knee surgery. And boy could I tell that my knee isn't much better. I walked on the treadmill for about 40 minutes at a slow pace; I still have steri-strips on my incisions and could feel the incisions stretching with each big step so I took it easy. I ended up walking 1.3 miles (I said a slow pace!) and had to come home and put a little ice on my knee. So tomorrow I'll be calling my dear Dr. Jay Rapley, orthopedic extraordinaire, to get some shots to help.
I bought this great bicycle a few months ago and am excited to take it out on the road, but I'm nervous. I need my incisions totally healed and no pain on my belly before I go hitting the open road. When I bought the bike, I asked Mark Pace at Pace Bicycle Haven to put it together and teach me how to ride it. He was so great...he put the bike together, suggested a few parts to be replaced (including the seat), showed me how to work it and then rode around with me in a parking lot giving me pointers.
So until I feel comfortable getting out on the road, I'm going to join the Snap Fitness that's just a few miles down the road. I just need Dr. Rapley to get my knee in line!
Tonight I went to the gym for the first time in a long time. I haven't been since winter time, after my knee surgery. And boy could I tell that my knee isn't much better. I walked on the treadmill for about 40 minutes at a slow pace; I still have steri-strips on my incisions and could feel the incisions stretching with each big step so I took it easy. I ended up walking 1.3 miles (I said a slow pace!) and had to come home and put a little ice on my knee. So tomorrow I'll be calling my dear Dr. Jay Rapley, orthopedic extraordinaire, to get some shots to help.
I bought this great bicycle a few months ago and am excited to take it out on the road, but I'm nervous. I need my incisions totally healed and no pain on my belly before I go hitting the open road. When I bought the bike, I asked Mark Pace at Pace Bicycle Haven to put it together and teach me how to ride it. He was so great...he put the bike together, suggested a few parts to be replaced (including the seat), showed me how to work it and then rode around with me in a parking lot giving me pointers.
So until I feel comfortable getting out on the road, I'm going to join the Snap Fitness that's just a few miles down the road. I just need Dr. Rapley to get my knee in line!
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