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Goals

Look the way my husband makes me feel

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1 Person
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get tone and lose some of this crazy excess skin...TO LOVE MY BODY!!

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To feel better about about myself and be a better me.

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weigh 1 pound less than my husband!

1 Person
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1 Person
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To get into a size 14 dress size by Christmas.

2 People
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1 Person
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Surgeon Testimonial

Juan Cendan, M.D.
I met my surgeon a few years ago when I was checking into getting a mole in my Birthmark removed from my leg. I talked to him about weightloss surgery a little bit while I was there. After a long ordeal with having another child and dealing with severe post-partam depression, being put on numerous anti-anxiety and depression drugs...i kept gaining weight..now here I am. I go in to meet him for pre-op on the 23rd...rnrnrnSo the 23rd came and went and I am ready for surgery! He really made me feel more comfortable about my decision and all that goes along with it..rnrnI am home now and wanted to let others know that my doctor and his staff were exceptional before and after the surgery. They came and saw me about 3 times a day each after my surgery and were always checking me to be sure that my scars were healing properly and I was progressing along okay. I am glad that I chose this staff!
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gonnaB1hotmama's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I seem to be a very strong willed person when it comes to something want...and who does not want to look good? I did really well on the Adkins diet and then got pregnant, which really was the whole purpose of losing the weight. After having another c-section, i ended up having post partum depression and could not seem to et out of it. I had a lot of personal things going on at the time and could not focus on my weight. I tended to overeat at times out of emotion and started feeling like I wanted to hide what I ate when certain people were around.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Trixie218 on 4/29/08 5:39 pm
    Rachel! I hope things went well today. You are going to do awesome! You will feel like crap for a week or maybe two, but if you need someone to vent to, let me know! It will be so worth it. Best wishes!
  • Comment by Nicole McIe on 4/16/08 7:10 am
    Hey girl!! I am so excited for you. I can't wait for you to have your surgery because I know you can't wait. You are going to do great and I will be thinking of you all day that day....I love ya! Oh yeah I was in NC in that pic. We went down there on the line of SC and NC near Myrtle Beach for the weekend a few weeks back....Love ya
  • Comment by Kathy L. on 4/16/08 5:10 am
    I know you're going to do great Rachel! Looking forward to hearing all of the good news after surgery! Before my surgery, a friend prayed this prayer for me and it brought me a lot of comfort. I will be praying the same thing for you on the 29th: I will certainly be praying that God give you peace and comfort. That all fears, anxieties be subdued by God's indescribable peace. That you'll just be covered with an undeniable confidence that He is with you each step of the way. I will lift up each of the doctors and nurses that the Lord guides their hands and minds. I'll pray that the Lord works His healing power in your body during the recovery process. And that your life will be forever changed for the better !!!!!!!!! We can give Him thanks today for the Joy of tomorrow. Can't wait to hear the good news.
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Wow! Has it really been that long???
on April 7, 2011 12:28 pm
Has it really been that long since I posted??!! I come on here to check on everybody often...but am too busy..or too lazy to post. I sure do miss chatting with all my buddies on here..Where did everybody go?  I could sure use some supprt right now...I have not stopped needing it..Guess I should post more instead of emailing people..Might help others see that they are not alone...I am off to get my kids from school and go play the "mommy" role for the evening, but I am always here if anyone needs a friend...Blessings to you all! 
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Last surgery done...now bring on the Exercise...
on August 28, 2010 7:41 am
You know, for me...EXERCISE used to be a bad word ...now it is something that I strive to be able to do! Isn't that weird?? I am 1 week and 2 days out from what was hopefully my last surgeries...I had a new set of implants put in (larger to fill the loose skin) and a revised upper thigh lift. Boy do my thighs ache! What a bad place to get cut into! It has been rough to get up and walk around! Not to mention, the night I came home from having the surgery, I started my period! What perfect timing..but at least I had pain pills to take care of the cramping! lol!

 I still struggle with my eating..I do give in to temptations...and pay for them later...and I still fluctuate with my weight, but I have a goal set and if I go past it...I have to adjust what I am eating..and focus more on my drinking..I do still get dehydrated..which stinks..cause then I feel crappy ..and worry that I may pass out again...So, it doesn't go away...None of the things we deal with from the beginning ever really go away....But I refuse to gain my weight back. I have come too far and am too hard-headed !!

 I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to feel like myself again. I have a very loving and supportive husband and family that helps out where I need it. My husband works very hard to be able to pay for all of these surgeries...no insurance here..I was always too FAT to be covered before..then there was a 2 year waiting period after my WLS...now I have had other surgeries...so maybe before i retire..one day..I might qualify!! I hope all of you out there are enjoying life to its fullest...Enjoy and treasure today...that's why it's called the PRESENT .....Love to you all  !!! Keep me updated! 
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All is well....
on August 12, 2010 6:28 pm
Well..April has come and gone..I celebrated my 2 year post-op with another surgery...and another surgery...and I am going in for what I hope will be my final surgery next week...On April 22nd, I had a Lower Body Lift and Tummy Tuck...which was very successful...then on May 18th, I had a Breast Reduction,Lift and Implants...nothing left after all the loose skin was removed...Well..thought I was done...then I remembered my "waterfall thighs"...and considering I didn't listen to my Dr about implant size...my loose skin wasn't filled up with my implants, so now on August 19th, I will be getting a revised Thigh Lift )only the upper inside of my thighs) and larger Breast Implants...AND I'M DONE!!! (I hope) My family is beginning to wonder if I am addicted to surgery!!! No!! Beauty does hurt sometimes..but boy is it worth it!! I am loving my new body and I hope you all are doing grat too! Summer is over and the kids are back in school...no more snacking...get back to exercising and please keep me updated on what's going on with you..I may not email everyone, but I do check in on you all...Miss ya and Love ya...God bless!
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Almost 2 Years...
on April 13, 2010 8:04 am
Well...I am only a few weeks shy of my 2 Year "Surgiversary"...and I feel great! I just wanted to come on here and tell everyone hello and let you all know that I think about you all often! I am going in on April 22 nd for the first of 2 surgeries. I am getting a Lower Body Lift and Tummy Tuck ( a gift from the hubby for my 2 year) ....with the hopes that my "muffin top" will be gone forever! The 2nd surgery is my Breast Lift and implants...(another gift from the hubby for Mother's Day)...with the hopes that the "ladies" will stand at attention...instead of looking like a landslide!! lol!! I hope you all are doing well and I am gonna do some snooping on all of your pages...God Bless you all! 
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14 Months...and still holding strong at 128!!!
on June 29, 2009 2:12 pm
It has been 14 months now and I am maintaining my weight at 128 pounds....I am ecstatic over that! I just hope and pray that I can stay there...I don't ever want to be overweight again! I try to eat right and add a few things to my diet every now and then, but have to take the time to see how my body does with that "new" thing...doesn't always hold up!! My husband and kids...and family are still very supportive, although they all keep saying that I am too skinny...I am going back to the Plastic Surgery Dr in August, so as long as I maintain my weight, he will allow me to set a date to get my skin removed...He wants to do a Lower Body Lift and a Breast Lift, not a reduction, which is what I wanted...so if you have any insight into that, I would appreciate some feedback..I really want to be rid of the stretched out Breast skin...then put in a small implant...so we will see...Thanks to all who still keep up with me..I miss you all...and hope you are all doing well! God Bless you and yours!
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My Story

My story is probably as common as everyone else's out there struggling with obesity.After having 2 beautiful children and a bad bout of Depression...Here I am! I have almost lost all hope and am turning to surgery for help! I have always tried to look great...but I know after seeing the Christmas pics...that I don't. look so great,no matter how hard I try..I am getting frustrated with living life and constantly being held back and slowed down due to my weight. I am tired of getting out of the shower and sweating while I try to dry off....I mean...kinda defeats the purpose of a shower, don't you think?? I cannot get out on the field and play baseball with my 10 year old son because my feet swell up to the size of a baseball!! My 3 year old daughter is just a ball of energy, but at least we can NAP together!!  That is terrible..isn't it??  I went from being a blonde cutie with a nice body-nothing to turn heads..(although before kids I turned a few!!)..to being an overweight mommy that tries to do things for her family to make them know she cares...and in the end, feeling like she ruined their time because she got aggravated over something stupid and minute. My husband is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I envy him sometimes because he can eat whatever the heck he wants and NEVER gains a pound!!! He supports me though and helps me as much as he can, but he cannot relate...That is why I am here... I am looking to make some new friends to help me through this journey...I've tried the therapy thing to no avail..there is nothing about my life that deserves therapy, besides my temper and anxiety....because I am so fat that I have made myself miserable!! I also have Fibromyalgia and Spina Bifida..so losing some weight will help me all the way around.