DawnMarie's 2006 Log: Almost There! - Transformation from 282 to 125 lbs - Page 15

DawnMarie · 08-11-2006, 07:12 AM

8/3/06 Update
Short update.....Yesterday kind of kicked my a$$. Surgery stuff is doing great but I was really swelled and having major back issues with spasms and cramping. I think the swelling was because I didn't drink enough and had too much sodium day before, plus I sat fully upright alot longer. But I was really mad because it felt like a setback when I couldn't do things for myself I was doing before and had to go back on pain meds more. But I am feeling better so far this morning, really trying to drinnk more water, watch what positions I lay in, keep the lower back supported and use extra care when moving around. Looking forward to follow-up at Drs tommorrow

8/8/06 Update Tuesday - I'm Alive!

Just a quick update to say I am alive

Been very busy all weekend after the Fri Dr appt and then back to work yesterday for 1st time. At my last visit, I got most allo the stitches out and 2 of the 4 drains and I also got an okay to start walking. Of course, I suggested the treadmill

and I got a BIG "N-O"...lol It is really hot so I walked indoors each day over the weekend and got ALOT of walking in doing errands, who knew you could get a workout at Target! lol My legs were actually sore after and it felt really good!!

Able to do alot more and feel more like myself. Going back to work was hard and was totally worn out after busy weekend and then a full day of work and not enough sleep last 2 nights but I feel great this morning and can't wait for this Friday! Hoping to get remaining stitches and drains out and then start my Shred-XS log shortly after

In other news, Hubby has been doing cardio rather faithfully and worked up to 45 min sessions and wanting to incorporate some weights and start tracking his progress. He is having me help him while I can't do any lifting. I showed him/explained how to do a bunch of exercises (no weights for me, of course) and we took some progress pics and measurements. He is even interested in trying my Shred XS sample to see how he likes it. He's lost 20 lbs since April eating clean and doing cardio. Letting your wife show you weight exercises is probably not the easiest thing for a guy to do and I am really proud of him.

8/9/06 Wednesday

Just had to share that even with my swelling and 2 drains still, I weighted in this AM at a record low!!!!

158.8

Down 1 lb from pre-surgery weight! I have made sure I am eating so I can heal so I am assuming it is because some swelling is going away, rather than any muscle loss (I hope! fingers crossed). I expect to be about 155 considering the approx. 5 lbs of skin removed during surgery. Dr says 2 months post-op before most swelling is gone and I can see what size I will be in clothes.

Also, today was my son's birthday and his first day of school and I just have to say I am so proud of him!

We had a small celebration tonight and the party is on Sat and looking forward to it.
Fri is my 2 week post-op to get last 2 drains and stiches out and I hope I can be more active after that and thank god I will be able to drive again - i so miss that! If all goes well hope to get to sneak out for dinner or something with Hubby before Gramma goes home. I have been so spoiled with my Mom here. She makes me lunch and brings me my shakes. Guess there are some up sides to being laid up for awhile

Have a great night all! Thanks for all the nice comments and support!

DawnMarie · 08-11-2006, 07:13 AM

Well, here I am on Day 13 post-op. Still healing and swelled but trying on some new WO gear made me feel motivated and happy to be able to wear such an outfit at all!

Hubby says it will increase his testosterone while he works out if I wear it

haha

Looking forward to tommorrow..hope to get ok to do a little more from Dr. office at tommorrows visit then going out to dinner with Hubby after and maybe some shopping or a movie, shoudl be a very good Friday!

Arghlita · 08-11-2006, 01:40 PM

You look amazing! So radiant. I bet you will see 155 sooner than two months.

What your husband said is really cute too

A male friend of mine asked me for help with diet and exercise this week, so I know the feeling. I talked to my husband about it and us maybe going to the gym together after the move, so we'll see. I really want us to both set a healthy example for when we have kids. I know my parents always pushed me to exercise but I didn't see them do it consistently and that matters.

miezimau · 08-11-2006, 02:18 PM

Dawn, you look awsome. And look at your new bellybutton! It already looks like it is all healed?

DawnMarie · 08-14-2006, 11:57 AM

Thanks Arghlita. That is great you are helping your friend and a workout buddy is great if it ends up working out. How long until the move? I bet that is an exciting change for you and Hubby!

Thanks Miezimazu the bellybutton is healing well but it has got a ways to go. Still a bit irregular looking from swelling. But better than what was there before, regardless!

Update - Dr office visit Friday went good, last 2 drains out - yay!! Didn't hurt half as much as last time. A little disappointed they said no increase in activity. Walking on flat surface only, no treadmill and no weights not even small handweights. Next visit is end of August when I see the Dr. and hopefully get cleared for more activity. But I feel much better now without the annoying drains in the way and can wear more normal clothes - yay! And I can drive - yay!

**bubba g** · 08-14-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DawnMarie

Well, here I am on Day 13 post-op. Still healing and swelled but trying on some new WO gear made me feel motivated and happy to be able to wear such an outfit at all!

Hubby says it will increase his testosterone while he works out if I wear it

haha

Looking forward to tommorrow..hope to get ok to do a little more from Dr. office at tommorrows visit then going out to dinner with Hubby after and maybe some shopping or a movie, shoudl be a very good Friday!

You look great.... Great job on the weight loss, and your doc did a great job as well....

Keep up the awesome work...

**EME** · 08-15-2006, 12:39 AM

Oh yeah... you better believe that!

You look AWESOME Dawn!

( EME sits back patiently waiting for Dawn to get all healed up so we can start making those abs come out...... It's on... very soon..... believe it! )

- EME

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arghlita

You look amazing! So radiant. I bet you will see 155 sooner than two months.

Pj-Macx · 08-15-2006, 06:57 PM

Dawn... You look AMAZING!!! I am very Proud of you.. You keep me going.. when I dont think I have anymore... and lately that has been alot of the time.. but to see your progress pics... WOW!!!!! I am truly amazed.. GREAT Job Girl... you will reach your goal very soon.. Congrats!!!!!!!!

Arghlita · 08-15-2006, 07:37 PM

Move is seven weeks away, with a week long visit and five weeks of class in between now and then. It is exciting - we were ready to go anyway. Hopefully living across the street from a gym (yes, I looked up the closest Gold's and it is literally across the street from the apartment complex) will inspire even greater dedication to a healthy lifestyle. That and the scenery on all the beaches

Our friend is going to live with us for a few months so all of us can get our financial stuff together and pay off/down debts and he wants to eat as I eat and work out when I work out, so he'll be joining the gym with me and he'll be paying for 1/2 of groceries and supplements so we'll have some economies of scale going on... pun intended.

DarkFalcon · 08-16-2006, 07:21 AM

Looking great DM! Wouldn't be surprised to see you in a mag sometime soon as a before and after model for celltech.

**warriors** · 08-17-2006, 07:42 AM

Lookin good dawn. You've came a long way :clapping:

DawnMarie · 08-17-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

Oh yeah... you better believe that!

You look AWESOME Dawn!

( EME sits back patiently waiting for Dawn to get all healed up so we can start making those abs come out...... It's on... very soon..... believe it! )

- EME

Thanks EME

I am also trying to be patient...it is hard!! I miss working out but I've got to heal. As soon as I am back in full gear....it's on!

DawnMarie · 08-17-2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pj-Macx

Dawn... You look AMAZING!!! I am very Proud of you.. You keep me going.. when I dont think I have anymore... and lately that has been alot of the time.. but to see your progress pics... WOW!!!!! I am truly amazed.. GREAT Job Girl... you will reach your goal very soon.. Congrats!!!!!!!!

Thanks PJ, that is so nice of you to say and I am glad to hear the log was useful. It is hard sometimes to keep going, I can understand that feeling...but keep going, one day at a time, and you can do anything!!

Like Dori says, "Just keep swimming"

(From "Finding Nemo" - I've seen it 100 times with the kids

)

DawnMarie · 08-17-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arghlita

Move is seven weeks away, with a week long visit and five weeks of class in between now and then. It is exciting - we were ready to go anyway. Hopefully living across the street from a gym (yes, I looked up the closest Gold's and it is literally across the street from the apartment complex) will inspire even greater dedication to a healthy lifestyle. That and the scenery on all the beaches

Our friend is going to live with us for a few months so all of us can get our financial stuff together and pay off/down debts and he wants to eat as I eat and work out when I work out, so he'll be joining the gym with me and he'll be paying for 1/2 of groceries and supplements so we'll have some economies of scale going on... pun intended.

How exciting!! And a gym across the street too - excellent! Good luck with clsses and sounds like a great plan to help out financially and ensure you'll have the food and supps you need/want to help u reach your goals. You'll be a beach bunny soon!

DawnMarie · 08-17-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Looking great DM! Wouldn't be surprised to see you in a mag sometime soon as a before and after model for celltech.

Thanks DF. LOL...that's a good one - ha!

08-11-2006, 07:12 AM	#421
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 880 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Updates...Catching Up 8/3/06 Update Short update.....Yesterday kind of kicked my a$$. Surgery stuff is doing great but I was really swelled and having major back issues with spasms and cramping. I think the swelling was because I didn't drink enough and had too much sodium day before, plus I sat fully upright alot longer. But I was really mad because it felt like a setback when I couldn't do things for myself I was doing before and had to go back on pain meds more. But I am feeling better so far this morning, really trying to drinnk more water, watch what positions I lay in, keep the lower back supported and use extra care when moving around. Looking forward to follow-up at Drs tommorrow 8/8/06 Update Tuesday - I'm Alive! Just a quick update to say I am alive Been very busy all weekend after the Fri Dr appt and then back to work yesterday for 1st time. At my last visit, I got most allo the stitches out and 2 of the 4 drains and I also got an okay to start walking. Of course, I suggested the treadmill and I got a BIG "N-O"...lol It is really hot so I walked indoors each day over the weekend and got ALOT of walking in doing errands, who knew you could get a workout at Target! lol My legs were actually sore after and it felt really good!! Able to do alot more and feel more like myself. Going back to work was hard and was totally worn out after busy weekend and then a full day of work and not enough sleep last 2 nights but I feel great this morning and can't wait for this Friday! Hoping to get remaining stitches and drains out and then start my Shred-XS log shortly after In other news, Hubby has been doing cardio rather faithfully and worked up to 45 min sessions and wanting to incorporate some weights and start tracking his progress. He is having me help him while I can't do any lifting. I showed him/explained how to do a bunch of exercises (no weights for me, of course) and we took some progress pics and measurements. He is even interested in trying my Shred XS sample to see how he likes it. He's lost 20 lbs since April eating clean and doing cardio. Letting your wife show you weight exercises is probably not the easiest thing for a guy to do and I am really proud of him. 8/9/06 Wednesday Just had to share that even with my swelling and 2 drains still, I weighted in this AM at a record low!!!! 158.8 Down 1 lb from pre-surgery weight! I have made sure I am eating so I can heal so I am assuming it is because some swelling is going away, rather than any muscle loss (I hope! fingers crossed). I expect to be about 155 considering the approx. 5 lbs of skin removed during surgery. Dr says 2 months post-op before most swelling is gone and I can see what size I will be in clothes. Also, today was my son's birthday and his first day of school and I just have to say I am so proud of him! We had a small celebration tonight and the party is on Sat and looking forward to it. Fri is my 2 week post-op to get last 2 drains and stiches out and I hope I can be more active after that and thank god I will be able to drive again - i so miss that! If all goes well hope to get to sneak out for dinner or something with Hubby before Gramma goes home. I have been so spoiled with my Mom here. She makes me lunch and brings me my shakes. Guess there are some up sides to being laid up for awhile Have a great night all! Thanks for all the nice comments and support! __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

08-11-2006, 07:13 AM	#422
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 880 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Post-Op Day 13 Pic/Update 8/10/06 Well, here I am on Day 13 post-op. Still healing and swelled but trying on some new WO gear made me feel motivated and happy to be able to wear such an outfit at all! Hubby says it will increase his testosterone while he works out if I wear it haha Looking forward to tommorrow..hope to get ok to do a little more from Dr. office at tommorrows visit then going out to dinner with Hubby after and maybe some shopping or a movie, shoudl be a very good Friday! __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

08-11-2006, 02:18 PM	#424
miezimau IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: at home Posts: 473 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Dawn, you look awsome. And look at your new bellybutton! It already looks like it is all healed? __________________ Opportunity Some People dream of Success..While others wake up and work hard at it.

08-14-2006, 11:57 AM	#425
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 880 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Thanks Arghlita. That is great you are helping your friend and a workout buddy is great if it ends up working out. How long until the move? I bet that is an exciting change for you and Hubby! Thanks Miezimazu the bellybutton is healing well but it has got a ways to go. Still a bit irregular looking from swelling. But better than what was there before, regardless! Update - Dr office visit Friday went good, last 2 drains out - yay!! Didn't hurt half as much as last time. A little disappointed they said no increase in activity. Walking on flat surface only, no treadmill and no weights not even small handweights. Next visit is end of August when I see the Dr. and hopefully get cleared for more activity. But I feel much better now without the annoying drains in the way and can wear more normal clothes - yay! And I can drive - yay! __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

08-15-2006, 06:57 PM	#428
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Dawn... You look AMAZING!!! I am very Proud of you.. You keep me going.. when I dont think I have anymore... and lately that has been alot of the time.. but to see your progress pics... WOW!!!!! I am truly amazed.. GREAT Job Girl... you will reach your goal very soon.. Congrats!!!!!!!! __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

08-11-2006, 01:40 PM	#423
Arghlita IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 299 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	You look amazing! So radiant. I bet you will see 155 sooner than two months. What your husband said is really cute too A male friend of mine asked me for help with diet and exercise this week, so I know the feeling. I talked to my husband about it and us maybe going to the gym together after the move, so we'll see. I really want us to both set a healthy example for when we have kids. I know my parents always pushed me to exercise but I didn't see them do it consistently and that matters.

08-15-2006, 07:37 PM	#429
Arghlita IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 299 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Move is seven weeks away, with a week long visit and five weeks of class in between now and then. It is exciting - we were ready to go anyway. Hopefully living across the street from a gym (yes, I looked up the closest Gold's and it is literally across the street from the apartment complex) will inspire even greater dedication to a healthy lifestyle. That and the scenery on all the beaches Our friend is going to live with us for a few months so all of us can get our financial stuff together and pay off/down debts and he wants to eat as I eat and work out when I work out, so he'll be joining the gym with me and he'll be paying for 1/2 of groceries and supplements so we'll have some economies of scale going on... pun intended.

08-16-2006, 07:21 AM	#430
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Looking great DM! Wouldn't be surprised to see you in a mag sometime soon as a before and after model for celltech.

08-17-2006, 07:42 AM	#431
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	Lookin good dawn. You've came a long way :clapping: __________________ Not Around...

08-17-2006, 11:34 AM	#436