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Vanessa A.
on 8/11/12 1:28 am

Topic: RE: 12 days post op VS 13 months post op. Pic inside!

wow amazing !!!

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 5/23/12 6:23 pm

Topic: RE: 44 weeks post op pics inside!

looking fabulous !

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 5/23/12 6:18 pm

Topic: RE: Graduation 2008 vs. 2012! (:

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!! your arms????!!! what arms????? their perfectly fine to me !

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 5/23/12 6:13 pm

Topic: RE: 6 months out, and 77lbs Gone!!!!!!

Im sorry i havent been on here for a while, ive been busy busy with training , working out and working. My weight loss has been slow but steady. Ive hit a couple long stalls but nothing i cant handle. Thanks yall for the support !

start weight 294lbs, current weight 217lbs , goal weight 150lbs.

LOVE MY RNY

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 5/2/12 5:59 am

Topic: RE: 40 WEEKS POST OP PHOTOS!!

Wow you look great

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 1/17/12 11:01 am

Topic: RE: help !!!

Im 256 lbs .

Vanessa A.
on 1/16/12 8:59 pm

Topic: RE: help !!!

You see i can eat alot more that that. I can eat alot compare to others. and im hungry every 2 hrs. Not head hunger but actual hunger

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 1/16/12 1:41 pm

Topic: RE: help !!!

Thanks mama I try I just dnt know what a
I'm doing wrong. I'm hungry every two hrs too idk if that's normal

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 1/16/12 9:52 am

Topic: RE: help !!!

hey so i have lost some weight, but i kinda have gotten lost with my eating. what was your diet like 1 month post op. Im working out with a trainer and doing cardio and getting my water, im currently bringing my protein back up to 100 grsm but i feels like im getting caugh up at work and i forget to eat and take my vitamins and ahhhhhhh its all so much sometimes .,,, help!!!

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 1/11/12 3:18 pm

Topic: RE: Starting my new workout regimen

I start my workouts with my traer yesterday. I never know i could run that much on my first day. Im proud of me and cant wait for the results.

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/18/11 7:50 pm

Topic: RE: wow 3 days till one month post op

Thanks sooo much guys

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/18/11 4:37 pm

Topic: RE: wow 3 days till one month post op

Wow I can't believe I've lost 31 lbs since nov 21st. This is amazing I never thought this would happen for me. I'm sooo greatfull for all this . Thanks all u guys for the support.

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/15/11 5:36 pm

Topic: RE: cuestion

I actually have had the mirena iud for 3 yes now and I have never had babies. I just told the doctor I really wanted it and she was willing to give it a try

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/8/11 12:01 pm

Topic: RE: my friend protein...

crazy how we are all different ! my nut wants me to get 91 grms of protein now on my week 3.

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/6/11 1:56 pm

Topic: RE: my friend protein...

SO i complained about my liquid diet sooo much and now that i can eat i havent been getting all my protein. So back to 3 protein shakes again so that i can reach my goal of 91lbs. blah

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/5/11 6:06 am

Topic: RE: Today I Decided to Get a Divorce

im sorry :( , hugs .

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 12/1/11 7:01 am

Topic: RE: Today I Decided to Get a Divorce

Chica im sooo sorry !!!!! No one knows how you feel right now. And it sucks to feel not appreciated and cheated. Just think about what is best for you and your son. With all this surgery things you really dont need to add anymore stress. MY opinion is that if he cheated for that long, he really cant love you enough to stop now or not do it again in the future, But its your family therfore your choice. From experience i rather start new, once the trust is gone the relatioship goes TRUST i know! We dont forget and you will never be able to trust him again and u dnt deserve to live paranoid. Hugs !!!! You have my support with what ever decision you make.

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/30/11 8:38 am

Topic: RE: loosing already !!!

Wow its almost imposible to believe ive lost 13lbs 9 days post op. I cant wait for all my weight to come off. I was starting to ***** and complain about liquids only but if this is what i get in return..... then GO LIQUIDS!!!!!!!!!!! il embrace you for another week !

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/28/11 11:33 am

Topic: RE: surgery wednesday

well in my hospital bag i had:
toothbrush
toothpast
lotion
brush
slippers
underwear
a cotton dress
sweat pants and a strechy shirt and sportsbra to go home.
pillow
jacket.

and i used everything in the bag.

at home i stocked up on protein recommended by my nutritionist, broth, georges aloe vera(found in wholefood stores) its to calm your stomach if you hurt it by mistake. Multi vitamin, b12 sublingual, zync to heal faster(liquid) and 8 onz bottle of water. I also bough a measurig cup that had upto 5 onz.

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/23/11 11:08 am

Topic: RE: IM ON THE LOOSERS BENCH!

No , but i had heard about ppl gaining after surgery and i havent gained so Thats good

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/23/11 7:03 am

Topic: RE: IM ON THE LOOSERS BENCH!

going under was the one thing i dont remember. I was taken to the or, thry layed my bed down and then i woke up in recovery. I have no memory of the tube coming out or the catheter coming in. I woke up in pain but was so tired i went back to sleep. When i really woke up and felt the air pains i wanted to get put of bed... like now!! i told the nurse i NEEDED TO WALK . she hesitated but then i asked someone else and she let me up. Walking didnt hurt at all, i just wanted that gas out. and it is harder than we think to pass the gas. i wasnt able to pass gas the smelly way untill today my 2 nd day out. Im home now sipping feels the same as before.Your belly feels like ur prego. At least mine does. But its not something we cant handle, Now i will tell you ,,, YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE LIVER DETOX DIET.. ITS IMPORTANT THE SMALLER THE LIVER, THE LESS PAIN U HAVE TO ENDURE. I drank a cup of warm water and pure lemon juice every morning for a month before surgery and ate only organic . hope this helps .

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/23/11 6:55 am

Topic: RE: Day 1 post op!!!! Ouch!

im sorry for uyour gas pain, it sounds like its gas. I still have one under my boobs that wont go away. But i have been walking alot. everytime i wake up i walk . Im not hungry, just head hungry its like i want to eat cause i lknoe i should have ate by now. today ive had 8 onz of water and im sipping on 5 onz of crystal light. pain was not as bad as i expected. Hopefully everything will continue to get better for us !

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/22/11 10:43 am

Topic: RE: IM ON THE LOOSERS BENCH!

Im officially on the loosers bench. I wasnt nervios till 10 mins before surgery and by that time , i already had the mask on. Next thing i know i was up, felt pretty painfull, and sleep From 12 pm to 4pm in recovery. The air was the worst! Had it in my should and chest. As soon as i woke up i wanted to walk. I walked walked walked. T here is pain but Its manageble. I have a cough and Its really making it worst. As of liquids. Im able to keep them down ok for now. Will be going home soon. Thanks for the support

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/21/11 3:05 am

Topic: RE: The day has arrived!

So exited about my journey! Getting ready as i type. I have a nagging cough and asthma acting up so hopefully everything goes smoothly. Will let you guys know as soon as i can type how everthing went. Love ya and see you on the loosers bench.

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!

Vanessa A.
on 11/19/11 8:24 pm

Topic: RE: 2 days to go and here comes a new me!

Toast to us becoming healthy and skinny sassy women!

God grant me with the serenity to accept the things i cannot change ; Courage to change the things that i can ; and the wisdom to know the difference!!!