Major Milestone Reached

I hit a major milestone in my weight loss today, one that I am shocked and thrilled that I was able to reach so quickly. Today I weighed myself and I for the first time in a number of years dropped below 500 lbs. I weighed in at 498.7 lbs, down over 50 lbs in 38 Days.

This milestone is double good news, this also means that I am light enough that I can now use the x-ray machines lying on the table rather than standing for my next fill on August 19th. Last time standing up I passed out, not a fun experience.

2 days later...

and my arms still hurt. I can't believe how bad it hurts. I thought it would get better today, but my arms actually hurt more today than yesterday. Jason can't even straighten his arms out all the way. I think that's kind of funny, but it's kind of getting in the way of working and football. :)

And for those that have questions about Jason, he went to his post-op appointment on July 22nd. He was averaging about a pound a day of weight loss when he went to his appointment. They tried to fill the band, but the doctor couldn't do it in the office and when he went down to have the radiologist do it with an X-ray, he fainted. So he won't be as restricted in his food until he goes back into the doctor's office in August.

Based on my trainer's recommendation, I've been trying to eat around 1500 calories per day. I've been doing pretty well with that. I'm just really trying hard to eat healthier. I had stopped eating breakfast for a while, but that's not allowed anymore. Five meals a day is weird when I'm used to only eating 2.

Workin' Out

Jason and I rejoined 24 hour Fitness recently and today was our first workouts with our personal trainer. Today we primarily worked on my biceps and triceps. (So my arms are going to be HURTING tomorrow!) The trainer's name is Ann and she is really sweet, but she is going to have to put up with us telling her to be harder on the other person. :)

After I finished with my training session I went and did the stationary bikes for a few minutes. Ann said I should have done it for 20 minutes, but there was NO way that was happening. I ended up doing the bike for about half that time. I guess there's always next time to get better. Wish us luck!

Boondocks Fun Center

Deanna had her birthday party today at Boondocks Fun Center in Draper. The party went from 3 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. We ate pizza, had some Cold Stone cake and then they went and did some activities. It was crazy busy, so they only got to do lazer tag and bumper boats, but it was still fun. After the outside activities we went back inside where everyone played games until it was time to leave. I think everyone had a nice time. I'm just glad we were able to give her a birthday party in the same month as her birthday this year! :)

A Generous Cut

Originally posted by Jason on Overleaf Misfire, July 14, 2008:

Today my precious Deanna did something that I have allowed only once before in her life. This action, something that I did not want her to do, she did for a great cause a cause with which I could not argue.

So what did Deanna do today? She let her hair be cut. Her beautiful long blond hair that she has grown for years today was cut. But as I stated she did it for a good cause, she donated her hair to Locks of love.

It was quite a site and an emotional moment as her hair was chopped off. No Deanna isn't crying as it is being chopped, but I haven't seen her face go that red since she last talked about her boyfriend who shall remain nameless.

But in the end, things worked out well. Someone will be made very happy by Deanna's donation, and her new hairdo looks pretty darn good as well. And perhaps in another year or so she can go through this process again.

Happy Birthday, Deanna

On July 10, 1996 at 6:58 p.m. (central time), we met Deanna Majhelle Wilcox. She had us charmed from the beginning. She's kept us busy learning how to be parents to a smart, beautiful daughter. Happy 12th Birthday Deanna! We love you!

Two weeks out..

Two weeks out and things are really going well since my surgery. I know I've lost some weight, but I have decided not to step on a scale until my surgical follow-up appointment on July 22nd.

I think the hardest part of this has been learning how to eat. At times I choose something wrong, or have eaten it too fast, but those are learning experiences and in each case the band has done it's job and reminded me of what and how I am supposed to eat.

Now that things are healing I'm able to eat more than two ounces, which mentally is tough because I actually enjoyed the restriction. However as it's an adjustable band, it will be adjusted and restrict my food intake at my next appointment. I'm looking forward to it and looking forward to finding out how much I will lose in my first month. And with football season starting today (well at least our preseason camp) it should really help me drop those pounds.