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Hi, My name is Amy Bradford and I'm 26 years old.  My husband and I got RNY done so we can go through this experience together and have a wonderful life with our daughter.      

            
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12-18-10 11 Months Post Op
on December 19, 2010 6:35 pm
Wow!  Its been so long it feels like since I've written anything on this site. 

I am currently 11 months post op and only 9 pounds away from my "unrealistic" (at the time) goal that I had set for myself. 
I started at 280 pounds and I'm now down to 149 pounds.  I've lost 131 pounds to date.  I'd really like to start looking into getting some skin removed but I'm not sure where to start.  I'm not sure if I want to wait until I'm sure I'm done having kids or if I should do it and let nature take its course.  Another thing I'm worried about is cost.  I'm not rich, never won the lottery, live paycheck to paycheck... can I really afford to have something like that done?  I've heard insurance will only cover it if its causing pain or sores or something like that.  I don't have that problem... just skin. 

This journey has been amazing and I'm so thankful to have friends on here that understand and are going through the same thing.  I realize now that this surgery is only a tool and if you don't watch, you could end up right back where you started.  I don't have any affects that I used to when I first got the surgery.  I can eat anything I want, drink anything I want and I'm not affected at all.  It really helps that I weigh myself EVERY morning.  I know some people don't agree with this but I like to know where I stand.  It really helps me in determining what I eat for that day/week.  If I see I am staying the same on the scale, I might choose to eat healthier or lighter foods that week.  If I see I'm loosing, I might snack on some cookies or candy because I know I'm okay.  It helps me get through and I feel like I'm doing good.  Still don't exercise like I would like too but having a baby is exercise enough for now!  My daughter is 19 months old and this Christmas will be a real treat for our whole family!!!

Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday and have a great new year! 

Amy
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6-18-10 Five Months Post-OP
on June 22, 2010 7:22 am
Man, I am so bad at keeping up with these monthly postings! lol I told myself I would do this every month for the first year so I could look back and remember each month or if I get off track, I can look back and read about how good I feel and the progress I've made.  The days are FLYING by and each month is coming and going and I just totally am forgetting to write these.  So, here it is, even though it is a few days late.

I am now 5 months post-op as of the 18th.  I have lost a total of 85 pounds in five months. 
This morning I weighed in at 195.  I can't believe I'm in onederland already.  It seems like yesterday I was 285 and thinking, I'm NEVER gonna get there but in 5 short months.... here I am.  I can't wait to continue this journey and see where I am in another month!

Wishing all the 18s out there a wonderful month a head of you!!
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5-18-10 Four Months Post-OP
on May 20, 2010 7:12 am
I am now 4 months post-op as of the 18th (yeah, I know, Im a few days late).  I have lost a total of 70 pounds in four months.  I can't believe I am half way to my goal weight already.  Its only been 4 months.  I know its getting harder and harder to loose weight because even though I've lost 12 pounds this month (which is awesome), I've been at this same weight for about almost 2 weeks now.  Not gaining but not loosing either.  I know our bodies will do this to us, I think mine did the same thing in month 2.  I just have to wait it out and keep doing what I'm doing.  I think with it being nicer and nicer outside, it will help with the weight loss.  I can't join a gym or take the time to actually work out because of my daughter.  She takes up the majority of my time when I do have her so it gives me less "me" time.  But with summer coming up and it being nice outside.  I can stick her in the stroller and go to the park and walk or since she is just starting to walk - chase after her places.  She will be 1 on Tuesday, May 25th.  I can't believe she is that old already.  Its gone by sooooo fast.  Anyways... back to my post.  I've been able to get into size 18's.  I actually wore a pair to work last Friday.  Although, they were a bit tight and I did have to unbutton them half way through the day.. if I can' loose these last 10 pounds to get me to 200, I believe they will fit like a glove!
Well to all the other 18s... I know I'm a little late but I like to think, Better late than never!!!
Until next month...
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4-18-10 Three Months Post-OP
on April 19, 2010 10:29 am
I am exactly 3 months post-op as of yesterday (yeah, I know, Im a day late).  I have lost a total of 58 pounds in three months.  I've hit more of less of a little stall the last few weeks.  Haven't really been loosing as much as I'm used to but I know this does happen in this journey and I know that this won't stop me from striving towards my final goal.  Im feeling so much better though.  Being 3 months out I feel like I have a better understanding of the foods I can and cannot eat, the ones that make me sick, the ones that fill me up the most.  I won't say I don't eat bad foods every once in a while (aka Doritos) but I'm learning.  I know this is a learning process.  I have been walking more and more so I do know that I'm at least gaining some muscle.  I think 13 pounds this month is AWESOME.  My husband passed me up this month on weight loss.  He is at 60 pounds and I'm at 58.  I know not by much but I still want to loose as much as I can!  We have found that Taco Bell is our favorite place to eat.  It goes down so easy and has lots of protein (if you get the right foods).  We have been cooking lots of chicken at home too which is really good.  The only thing I've been struggling with is POP.  I can't help but drink it.  It goes down so easily and tastes sooo good!  I usually don't get my water in because Im drinking pop but I'll just live with it because I can't give up pop... sorry! lol  Anyways... I'm at 222 pounds and feeling good.  I wish my pants would fit a little better though.  Im still around a 20 pants size... I just want to be able to fit into an 18 and be able to buy cheap jeans at Wal-Mart! lol       

My husband and I did move into our apartment at the beginning of April.  I'm so happy about it.  Its nice to be in our own place again.  My little girl is almost 11 months old and she keeps me running around like crazy.  I can't wait until the weather is just a little nicer and I can take her to the park and run around with her more and more. 

To all the other 18s..... hope you are doing well!!

Ps... Im in search of any easy, cheap and quick recipes you'd like to share...  
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3-18-10 Two Months Post-OP
on March 18, 2010 6:54 am
I am exactly 2 months post-op today.  I have lost a total of 45 pounds in two months.  I'm sooo excited even though the weight loss has slowed some.  I know its my own fault for not getting in all my water and all my protein that I should in a day but I do try.  I haven't really exercised either but I'm changing that.  Yesterday for the first time, I went outside during lunch and walked a mile.  I'm going to do it again today and tomorrow... I'm going to make it a habit!!! My husband's aunt is giving us a manual elliptical.  I'm excited.  Its not as nice as the ones at the gym but if I can get on and do a half hour every night, I'd be proud of myself!  It will help until we can get some money together to get a treadmill or a better elliptical!    

I have tried SO many new things that it would probably be hard to post but I'm going to try.
Some of the things I've had have been:
Hot dog with chili and cheese from the Hot Dogg Shoppe
Fresh and Frozen Fruit
Salads
French Fries (on the salads)
Yogurt
Pop
A bite of chocolate
Grilled Chicken Fingers
Veggies
Rice
Noodles

My husband and I are in the process of moving into an apartment.  We are really excited and have been packing up a storm.  We move in April 1st.  With running around and getting everything packed up and buying new things.. I'm happy to get out of the house and in this nice weather!

Still in search for anyone that is trying to get rid of a treadmill or elliptical....I'll take it off your hands!!!
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I've never really thought that WLS was going to be an option I'd have to choose for myself.  I had no issues growing up or in highschool with my weight (mostly from keeping active with sports) but when I met my husband about 3 years ago, everything took a turn.  I was happy.  We all know what happens when we are happy.  We don't care what we look like anymore, we are just happy we found the right one.  On our wedding day, I weighed a whooping 263 pounds.  That was my heaviest and I couldn't believe I let myself go.  My husband and I started eating right and exercising and I lost a good 40 pounds.  Little did I know, you can get pregnant very easily when you loose lots of weight at one time.  So, with my pregnancy I gained a good 50 pounds which puts me right back to where I was plus some.  Now at a good 280 pounds - I've had enough.  I'm 5'8" and carry my weight well but that is still a lot of weight to be carrying around.

I watched my mother get the bypass done about 4 years ago, my cousin get it done about 2 years ago and both my sisters got it done last year.  I've seen what this surgery can do for you.  I can see the life that it will give you.  I've seen the struggle, the pain, and everything that has to deal with getting this done.  I have the support and love of everyone around me but yet I'm still scared as h*ll to get it done.  I don't think I'm scared of the aftermath, I'm more scared of the surgery itself.  Being knocked out and not in control of your own breathing and the things that could possibly go wrong.  But I have made up my mind that this is something I want and although I'm scared, it will make me stronger in the end.  Plus, I'm not going to let both my little sisters go through it and then me chicken out!  

My husband and I decided to do this together.  We are getting them done a month apart just so there is someone healthy to take care of the baby while the other is still recooperating from the surgery.  We both attended a seminar in April.  We loved how nice the Dr's were and how easy it was to talk to everyone about the surgery.  A few weeks later we scheduled our appointment with the Dr and the dietician.  Over the last few months we have gotten the tests done that are required by our insurance and are now just waiting out our 6 month diet to be able to submit all the information to the insurance company.

This is where we are and I'm excited and nervous but I'm ready for my new life to start!!!