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Weigh 125-130 as a Grad now

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Weigh 136 by my 40th Birthday

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Weigh 140 pounds

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get to 154 to have normal BMI

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Weigh 165 lbs.

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  • Comment by Tesha R. on 8/3/06 12:59 pm
    Congrats on your surgery! I am honored to welcome you to the losing side...woohoo!!!! I wish you success on your journey. This is the first step to your new life as a healthy woman!:0)
  • Comment by cnav on 8/1/06 8:08 am
    Hi Tanya, I hope your surgery is a success and the next few months fly by. This is your time, your life, and your surgery. The very best of luck to you. Cheryl
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this is the post I did with NO REGRETS even now :)
on May 2, 2009 4:59 am
I posted this on January 10th- funny thing is that it got 1355 views- not bad for a rant cracks me up today let me tell you


This thread is seriously going to piss a few people off and I will say right from the start it is not my intention to hurt anyone but maybe a dose of reality will help. But what I have to say is something that is seriously been bothering me since Thanksgiving and as much as I have tried to just let it go, I cant. This also made me think about not coming back to OH for good.

I have been reading the treads since November and there is a HUGE amount of people who are posting stating that they are eating all of these desserts, soda's, candy, cakes, pies, fudge, fast food etc. Over and over again I am seeing my friends post that they ate these things and needed to bring thm to work or throw them finally out of the house after 2 weeks so they would stop eating them so much. They grab those soda's and ice cream and go to Whataburger again.

Then come and bitch how they cant lose weight and have gained weight and blah blah whine bitch moan poor me feel sorry for me and why is this happening to me. OH MY SWEET JESUS- I want to scream. Seriously I want to reach through this computer and shake them, slap the shyt out of them and look them in the face and say WTF. You can not be that stupid to not  understand can you?

THEN I am also reading/watching as same trend was to say- ok, in January I will start again, I will get on track or do the 5DPT or back to basics etc but not this week, NOT TODAY but lets start on January 5th when we get back to normal. OMFG- this is not a DIET, this is a lifestyle. NON Negioable, cant stop one day cause you dont feel like following the rules. After a LIFETIME of obesity, not being merely fat but so severe that they CUT our stomachs and instintines- freaking SURGERY. But the mentality is hey lets eat candy and we can do weight watchers/atkins/allie and it will fix it attitude.

I can see if you are newly out and this is your first holiday and how difficult that first one is for all of us. But if you are further out then 6 months can you please for the love of God tell me why you think that eating all of that crap day after day, do you think that you will fix it in 5 days doing a pouch test??????????????Give me a freaking break cause this is not my first rodeo.

But what kind of message are we sending to the newbies and pre-ops and even the honeymooners. Guys they are watching, reading, and learning from us. So are we really telling them that to go ahead and eat this crap day after day and then do "diet" mentality to fix it is the right answer? I love to teach and this is one lesson, I refuse to be a part of. That is not my idea of a mentor- far from perfect and make mistakes but dont do it for weeks at a time.

I can already hear the words being said on the other side of the screen now: oh she thinks she is so perfect and never eats anything wrong. Nope, that job is for Jesus and I am far from him. But I will sit here and tell you that not ONCE did I buy that junk, I made SF desserts, I got sf candy in my stocking (still have tons left cause the ETOH sugars get to me) and I smiled at my co-workers and said thank you but no, I am good. I brought my own meal to the parties cause I love me more than anything. And I have days where I eat just one bite too much and throw up and learn the lesson not to eat 5 shrimps and go back to 4. I have no will power as why I couldnt lose this before surgery. But that fear of being that sick, in pain, depressed and OBESE reminds me to do what is right. My family has those foods and less since my surgerey but it is in my house- not my food and God why would I want to hurt myself but eating those things again???

Now I hear you saying oh well that bitch says that and she is at goal and in a size 0-2 what does she know? That bitch wore a size 24 and was 261 lbs, that bitch also had the surgery, that bitch got to goal at a year,but that was a YEAR AND A HALF AGO!!!!!! That bitch gets up every freaking day at 4:30AM to post and help herself and all of you because she loves you and wants to make a difference to others. That gives this bitch the right.

I get weekly emails from so many pre-ops that want this surgery guys. They are 300, 400 even 573 pounds. They are dying!!!  They are denied, rejected, scared and alone. They would do anything to have this surgery and have been turned down, insurence company excludes it or dont have enough money to have this. Can you sit there and look them in the eye while you are eating that candy bar, drinking that coke, having that cake, filling your bowl with ice cream and say- oh I had the surgery and I this is how I repay???????/

Ok, done beating a dead dog and honestly I feel better. Not that going off is a better feeling but it has been like watching my favorite friends take a gun and pulling the trigger and I cant watch anymore and not say STOP!!! Go ahead and flame me, I can take it. It hurts more to stand by and not say it. I always say my house is made out of glass as I am pretty transparent. So throw stones at my house. But I made my bed and I sleep very well and I love you just the same.

Tanya
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Why I left OH
on May 2, 2009 4:47 am
I thought it was inportant or at least it is important to me that i explain why I have left OH. I posted a blog on Jan 10th that changed my world. Even now May 2nd I stand by what I felt and wanted to share to HELP. It was taken completely wrong and became evil and hatefully towards to me. I got called a bitch and everything- that i needed therapy and that I was holier than thou- so be it but screw you then- I was on TV, helped with a book, presented in 3 events, was nominated as one of the most influencal members on OH, wrote a daily post for 16 months and this is how I am treated- nope I now finally love myself way too much to go back to the very people that turned on me. It is funny how when someone on TMB said they had cancer they did not tear that person up near as much as they did me.  There were several things that I have "learned" since that post- you may "think" you have lots of friends- when the crap hits the fan, they will all walk away from you faster than flies sworm on poop. I now have a hand full of people that stuck by me not that agreed with me but loved me for me. I am grateful for that lesson. I have also learned that by putting the truth out there is NOT what everyone on OH wants- dont offer to help cause it will bite you in the butt bad- good thing my butt can take it lol.  I am mostly sad about how this will affect the newbies and my ability to help and support. TMB will suffer for this in the long run but not my issue anymore.  Lastly I went on TMB after a friend said that a person had posted about where was everyone and how she even missed my daily posting- then it came back as "drama" being the reason from the very people who did what I was talking about- all I can say now is take a look in the mirror- I see my flaws and inperfections as a challenge to do and be better.  No I am not holier than thou, I am honest and care so much that it actually hurts more than it helps- so with that I wish everyone my very best and all of my love and support was geniune and from my heart. Time to heal my heart somewhere else.  I am on myspace and facebook now where people appreciate me for being a f"$#up and love me for being so.

love,
Tanya aka Princess of Perkiness for the last time.
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So Proud Right Now as my Doctor has his own book...
on December 27, 2008 3:16 pm
I am giddy to announce that my surgeon is now a distiguished author as well as the best doctor and TV star ever!!!  I know you all will think I am biased- yeppers!!!  Here is the link:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Experts-Guide-to-Weight-Loss-Surgery/Garth-Davis/e/9781594630521/?itm=1


Here is a synopis:

The book features a user-friendly breakdown of the various types of weight loss surgeries available today (gastric bypass vs. adjustable gastric banding vs. sleeve gastrectomy); a no-nonsense guide to finding the right doctor; and words of wisdom from dozens of patients who have undergone WLS. Most important, because weight loss surgery alters the digestive tract's size and structure, Dr. Davis lays out a complete diet and exercise plan to help ensure that readers' success is long term. This book should be required reading for anyone seeking a permanent obesity cure.

Big Medicine TV Show on Discovery Health, Medical Director and amazing surgeon and my friend!!! Got my copy today!!!!






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Christmas 2008
on December 25, 2008 5:00 pm
Today is Christmas and I thought this would be a great day to look back and reflect of mine  since I lost all of my weight. In 2006, I was 4 months out and was in a size 14. I remember this very vividly as I got a pair of jeans and I even took a picture to prove to myself and my blog that I really hit this milestone.  When I started this journey I was wearing a tight size 22- sweats without a zipper. So to wear jeans and be that small made my Christmas the best.

Last year, it was 5-6 weeks post op my plastic surgery. That Christmas was tough as I was trying to heal, in alot of pain, malnourished and struggling with weight loss and lack of intake. We had also finished wrapping up the taping of Big Medicine and I was so scared of what everyone would think. I know that we measured me and it was so freaking amazing to wear a size 2/4 depending on the jean. After Dr. L took all 5.7lbs off, I went from a size 6 to a 2 with 3 pairs of 0!!!!!!!!!!!

This year, nothing big happened except I am healthy, surgery free and blessed with my family and friends.  I have done 3 public presentations on WLS and honeymoon phase. I hit my 1 year mark of doing the daily "Honeymoon Phase Over- Now What" tread. My episode of Big Medicine played in February and is repeated every few months (including last week and a couple co-workers came up and said OMG you were on TV lol).  I have switched jobs to become a Transplant Program Director- designing a whole new entity for transplants and lots for me to learn and accomplish. Working on my Bariatric Life Coach and got approved to become an OH support group leader. Plus, I got some stuff coming soon but cant give that yet.

Weight and size wise for this Christmas- I am thrilled to say I am still exactly the same as last year. I wear 2/4's and have my favorite 0's. I am a little underweight but I am fine with that. This is a big thing for me as I feel strongly that PS doesn't do everything or keep you that way- I have maintained on my own and I am DAMN PROUD!!!! Got 6 Victoria Secret XS sweaters  we ordered straight on-line and everyone of them fit me. To be in the same size and able to buy anything you want so rocks. I love getting clothes now- so different than when I was obese.

Taking a break from my tread and recharging during the holiday's and that is healthy for me. OK, got to snuggle with the family and watch a movie TOGETHER. Life is good.

Tanya

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Got the blues bad
on December 22, 2008 3:36 am
I am not sure why but I am seriously struggling with the blues. It might be the lack of sunshine and constant cold. Cant do cold now that I have lost all of this weight. Used to laugh and roll my eyes when the skinny girls would complain of being cold and I was sweating all of the time. Now I am one of the skinny girls complaining lol. Back to the mood- I was like this last year but was dealing with healing from my PS. Not sure if this is related to the weight loss or seasonal depression. Hate feeling like this, just want to stay home and in pj's and do nothing. But atlast I need to work today and tomorrow and then off til next week and do it all over again. Well it is freezing outside and I need to get my butt in gear. Have a safe one and God bless to all.  

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This was written on 7/2006:

Here is some information about me: I am 38 year old with 2 teenager girls, Amanda 18 and Nicole 15. I have a very sweet supportive boyfriend named Jim. I have been an ICU nurse for over 10 years now and love what I do ( most nights ) I work 7p-7a so I am part vampire most days lol

I did this surgery because for right now, I don't have HTN or DM but if I continued at being so overweight I would develop these diseases and I want to live. I used to think this was for my girls to have me around to be a grandmother. Now I know this is for me- to live and have a life!!!!

I was a skinny kid and very active tom boy. When I hit puberty, my body changed and in so, I became bulimic to maintain a certain weight. I had some serious childhood traumas and I kept my body looking as a child instead of growing up. I weighed 118 pounds and loved how I looked. Then when I got pregnant with my first child- I ate myself to gain 50 pounds. Never totally lost it all and then only gained 17 with my 2nd child and lost 40 more pounds. I don't think I have been below 140 for 20 years.

My highest weight was 261 that I know of. I did not get on the scale for years and years not wishing to face the truth. I also stopped being in front of the camera and started shutting myself in the house- I went to work and small kid things but I stopped dancing, parties, parks or anything recreational. I tried to go to the rodeo last year and the overhead bar would not close over my chest- swore I had had enough and hated myself.

The weights I do remember are 208 cause it was the time when I was dating for the first time after my divorce and 162 back in 1999 when I took myself to Cancun for a reward alone and had the time of my life.  I think my total weight goal would be 130 pounds- although I would be in heaven being 125!!!!!

 

 

 

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Weight Loss Chart
Week Post Amount Lost Weight
0 Day of surgery 0 252
1 8/9/06 10
 242
2 8/16/06 15 (-5) 237
3 8/23/06 18 (-3)
 234
4 8/30/06 22 (-4)
 230
5 9/6/06 25 (-3)
 227
6 9/13/06 30 (-5)
 222
7 9/20/06 30 (-0) stall
 222
8 9/29/06 33 (-3)
 219
9 10/4/06 38 (-5)
 214
10 10/11/06 41 (-3)
 211
11 10/18/06 43 (-2)
 209
12 10/25/06 46 (-3) 206
13 11/1/06 50 (-4) 202
14 11/12/06 54 (-4) 198
15 11/15/06 56 (-2)
 196
16 11/22/06 58 (-2) 194
17 11/29/06 60 (-2) 192
18 12/6/06 62 (-2) 190
19 12/13/06 64 (-2) 188
20 12/20/06 68 (-4) 184
21 12/27/06 68 (0) 184
22 1/3/2007 69 (-1) 183
23 1/10/2007 70(-1) 182
24 1/17/2007 72 (-2)

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Weight Loss Chart
Week Post Amount Lost Weight
0 Day of surgery 261 pre-surgery 252
25 1/24/2007 74 (-2)
 178
26 1/31/2007 77(-3) 175
27 2/07/07 78(-1)
 174
28 2/14/07 79 (-1)
 173
29 2/21/07 80(-2) 172
30 2/28/07 84 (-4)
 168
31 3/07/07 hospital
  
32 3/14/07 80 (+4) hospital 172
33 3/21/07 80 172
37 4/18/07 78 (+2)hospital 174
38 4/25/07 83 (-5) 169
39 5/02/07 82 (+1) 170
40 5/09/07 87 (-5) YEA!!! 165
41 5/18/07 88 (-1) 164
42  6/1/07  88 (0)  164
43  6/15/07  91 (-3)  161
44  6/22/07  93 (-2)  159
45  6/29/07  93 (0)  159
46  7/6/07  93 (0)  159
47  7/13/07  95(-2)  157
50  8/2/07
  1 Year Later		  98(-7)  150
10/14/2007  109 (-11)  141
11/11/07  114 (-5)  136
12/31/07  129 (-15)

 

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8-2-06 252 (surgery) wearing tight 20 and 22 pants/ 20-22 shirts
8-9-06 242 -10
8-16-06 237 -15 (-5)
8-23-06 234 -18 (-3)
8-30-06 230 -22 (-5) too loose 20's but too tight for 18's/18 shirts
9-6-06 227 -25 (-3) total inches lost 22!!!!
9-13-06 222 -30 (-5)
9-20-06 222 -30 (-0) stayed this weight for a damn week sigh
9-29-06 219 -33 (-3) 8 weeks post op 2 months
10-4-06 214 -38 (-5)
10-11-06 211 -41 (-3) uniform was 2x and now a Large!!!
10-18-06 209 -43 (-2) the scale is stuck
10-25-06 206 -46 (-3) 12 weeks post op 3month checkup
11-01-06 202 -50 (-4) total inches lost 56
11-08-06 200 -52 (-2) damn scale WONT hit Onederland!!!!!
11/12/06 198 pounds- I am in Onederland!!!!!!
11-15-06 196 -56 (-4) Size 14 Jeans!!!!!
11-22-06 194 -58 (-2) Feeling so wonderful NOW!!!!!!
11-29-06 192 -60 (-2) 16 weeks Post OP Uniform is now a MEDIUM
12/06/06 190-62 (-2) scale is moving too slowly!!!!
12/13/06 188 -64 (-2) 2 lbs a week??? Size 12 dresses!!!!
12/20/06 184 -68 (-4) much better loss this week

12/27/06 184 (0) scale is stalled
1/3/07 Happy New Year!!!! 5 months 183 (-1) still stalled and pissed
1/10/07 182 (-1) 1 pound a week- this is CRAZY and making me MAD

1/17/07 180.8 (-1.2) hate this slow loss!!! going to take forever to goal
1/24/07 178 (-2) ok this is the pattern now -2 lbs a week
1/31/07 175 (-3) I am at another goal early and it is my 6 month mark

2/7/07 174 only 1 lb but will take it :)

3/2/07 7 months post op 168 (-8) this month -93lbs highest and -84lbs surgery

3/24/07 bought 11/13 pants from walmart jr section!!!! All 3 of us shop same area

4/17/07 wearing size small shirts and size 10 pants can you believe it?????

5/2/07 wearing size SMALL uniforms!!!! Was a 2x 9 months ago

5/11/07 I weigh 165 pounds and finally the scale is moving again- stalls suck

6/15/2007  I weigh 161, the same exact highest recorded weight- all downhill from here!!!!

7/15/07 I weigh 157 and wear 9/10 JUNIORS!!!  Can you believe how small in less than 1 yr?????

I tried on size 8 jeans at Old Navy and had to go back and buy SIZE 6 OMG never wore a 6  9/14/07

 Tried on and fit and then bought size 4 jeans and size 6 are a little big LIFE ROCKS  10/14/2007

7/24/2008 almost 2 years to the day and I weigh 119 pounds- bounce between 116- 125 - life is the best ever

 

Mini Goals:

weigh 208- was this weight when I got divorced Done 10/16/06

weigh <200 not for 8 years Done 11/12/06

weigh 180 by New Years Eve 2007 Done 01/12/07

weigh 175 by my birthday Feb 2007 Done 02/02/07 early!!!!

weigh 170 by my birthday Feb 2007? Done 3/2/07 hospital but weight is 168

weigh 165 Done 5/12/2007 I cant believe it finally

weigh 160 by June 1st 2007 Done 6/15  only 2 weeks off  LOL

weigh 155 by July 4th 2007  Done 8/2 month off

Goal weight 150 by 1 year surgery date 8/02/07

BMI no longer obese status Done 12/16/06

BMI no longer Overweight/normal BMI Done Aug 2nd, 2007!!!!

size 14 jeans Done 11/12/06

size 12 jeans/dress Done 12/13/06

size 11 jeans Done 3/21/07

size 10 jeans 5/23/07

size 9 jeans Done 7/4/07  9/10 JUNIORS small shirts

size 7/8 jeans  Done 9/14/07 and Extra Small scrubs 

size 5/6 pants (would this be possible) YES IT IS POSSIBLE AND I WEAR 6's and those are kinda big in fact

Size 4 done 12/01/2007  even with my PS garment I now wear a solid 4

size 2  Never going to happen  IT FREAKING CAN HAPPEN- I AM NOW A SIZE 2 WITH NO PS GARMENT 12/25/07

SIZE 0 pants/skirt  I AM THERE AND NEVER GOING TO LEAVE THIS- I CANT FREAKING BELIEVE I WEAR A ZERO 2/6/08- STILL WEARING IT ON 7/23/08

Ex Family- shown I look skinny and hot Done 11/26/06

Telling my family my real weight and how much I really am now  done 10/6/2007  they said they never would have guessed that

Plastic Surgery Consult  8/2/2007

Plastic Surgery  COMPLETED 10/31/2007 LBL  BL/BA

12/25/2008 Christmas- I am still 1 yr post op from my plastics and I wear a size 0-4 depending on the jean- usually a 0/2- this is the most amazing surgery and it changed my world!!!! I weigh 115 lbs this am :)

 

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