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on January 8, 2008 5:58 pm
INTRODUCTION: Hi, I'm Leslie. I live in northeastern North Carolina, but I am a Virginia Beach girl, 100%. I am married to an amazingly wonderful man, Rob, we have two children, Chelsea, 16 and Ryan, 7. I'm setting out on this journey because.... jeeze, there are so many reasons. Most importantly, the health benefits. The aches and pains and all the associated problems that come with being over-weight are over-whelming. I have had a normal body weight before. As time has gone on, I have found that things sometimes just take their own course. So, here I am... looking forward to a healthier, brighter, more active life-style with my family and friends ( I soooo can't wait to cut loose and go dancin' again). I'm forturnate to be able to not only have a supportive family, but I'm pressing forward with the support of my best friend, my personal angel, who was instrumental in my decision to go forward with the WLS. I couldn't be more blessed to have such great family and friends (with or without the WLS).
Today I put together a goal-list to work towards. This will certainly be an on-going list with some additions and hopefully quite a few completions.
1. To see the diabetes gone forever and off medication (completed before leaving the hospital 11/24/07 after my surgery)
2. To lose 50 pounds with-in three months. (completed by 1/11/08--52 days out)
3. To be able to tie my shoes without the bows being on the inside corners. (completed by Jan 1, 08)
4. To hit the 100 lbs lost mark by my 6th month anniversary (completed 4/21/08, on my 5th month anniversary date exactly)
5. To get into the century club. (8 lbs to go), now 7 to go On 6th month anniversary I still have one pound to go until I've lost 100 pounds. Goal met!!!!!!!! 5 22/08--must've needed to complete the whole six months!
6. To be able to go shopping with my daughter and actually try on outfits not in the plus size department. (not in plus sizes anymore but haven't gone shopping with my daughter yet)
7. To wear my favorite size 10 jeans (eventhough they are ancient, they hold a lot of special memories--completed)
8. To get the plastic surgery (tummy) that I probably will need.
9. To wear a nice bathing suit and not feel self-conscious (6/21/08 completed!--went to the lake today with my little guy...actually walked out there in just my bathing suit and felt great!) ** good Lordy, two weekends ago I actually allowed myself to be photographed in a bathing suit while at the beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10. To get to my goal weight. (160 lbs)...22 lbs to go!--6/21/08.... 17-ish pounds to go at 7 months post-op... these last 20 are a bear! I am fluctuating up and down by about three pounds.
11. To maintain goal weight for 12 months before (probably) having tummy tuck and/or the girls lifted.
12. To dance the night away any time I want! (done several times)
7/23/08--I am exactly 7 months post-op today. Do I regret having the surgery!!!? NO WAY! I feel like I am doing great (most of the time) I still have some stressful days that I let the emotional eating creep in (too often probably)...I am constantly worried that I may have ruined my surgery/tool. Anyone have a teenage daughter... need I say more? ugggh
To date I have lost a total of 97.75 inches. It's so hard to believe. Lately the pounds haven't been moving but the my body is definately changing. That's 5.63 inches last since last month yet I'm at about the same weight...Yeah!!!
7/14/08--Life is definately interesting lately... I'm loving it! I'm down 113 pounds and 18 yet to go to meet my goal. These last 20 pounds seem to be going oh so slowly but they'll go. However, I am determined.
6/21/08-- Down 109 pounds and 92 and1/8th inches.
Feeling wonderful... doing yard work, loving being outdoors without sweating my behind off... enjoying life a lot more...stay tuned
5/22/08---Fabulous News! I hit 100 pounds lost as of this morning. I must have needed to complete that last day of the full six months! Whoo Hoo~
5-21-08 Today is my 6th month anniversary since having the RNY surgery. I am thrilled with the results so far. However, I do find myself trying to sabatoge myself. I believe it's a self-defense mechanism brought about by a child hood even. However, I try and try some more. I feel great! This evening I had my daughter do my measurments for me... to date I have lost a total of 81.88 inches (that's measuring darn near everything)... I use a great spread sheet that I made on Excel to track this. I couldn't be happier! Go me!
4-21-08 Today I hit ONE-DERLAND --also, today is my 5 month Anniversary. I've lost 91 lbs and have less than half that to go, I just can't believe it. I feel so onederful, one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Gonna be dancin' in the streets!
4-11-08--I couldn't wait until my surgery anniversary date of the 21st to have my daughter measure me, so here it is.... at 20 weeks and 2 days post op I've lost a total of 68.88 inches and 89lbs. Hard to wrap my head around that! But oh so happy.
4-6-08--I hit a plateau for a while but I think I'm moving down the scale again now... Whoo Hoo! 83 lbs gone bye bye!!
3/21/08--4 month anniversary--with a total of 80 pounds gone...bye bye... don't come back
3/10/08--74 pounds said bye bye too! Whoo Hoo!
3/3/08--72 pounds down... 56.88 inches gone!
14 weeks out
2-29-08--I got a new addition to the family today~ ...a sweet little Maltese puppy, her name is Baby. I can't wait to post some pictures.
2-28-08--70lbs down... 3 month follow-up appointment tomorrow!
2/14/08--12 Weeks out! ...and half way there!
1/30/08--10 Weeks out today... forgot to weigh myself, ugh! I feel Great! I'm down at least 60lbs and I've reduced by 47.88 inches.
1/29/08--I never thought I'd be so happy to hit the big "60"; down 60 lbs.
1/27/08--59 lbs down as of today... yeah!
1/24/08--I haven't posted an update in a while so here it is. I've lost 54+ lbs so far. My scale went on the "fritz" about 10 days ago so I haven't been able to weigh myself. Oh, I've also lost more than 30 inches in total (neck to ankles). I'm feeling so great! It's difficult to remember what it was like with the additional 50 pounds on. I have not experienced any side affects from the surgery...no dumping, cramping, discomfort of any kind. I sometimes wonder what's wrong with me? It doesn't seem normal that "nothing" is a problem. I mean, I feel fortunate but at the same time I wish I had some type of "go too" as negative reinforcement. Yes, sounds bad I suppose but I could use something like that for those times when I've fallen off the wagon. And I certainly have fallen a few times.
More next time.
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.Today I put together a goal-list to work towards. This will certainly be an on-going list with some additions and hopefully quite a few completions.
1. To see the diabetes gone forever and off medication (completed before leaving the hospital 11/24/07 after my surgery)
2. To lose 50 pounds with-in three months. (completed by 1/11/08--52 days out)
3. To be able to tie my shoes without the bows being on the inside corners. (completed by Jan 1, 08)
4. To hit the 100 lbs lost mark by my 6th month anniversary (completed 4/21/08, on my 5th month anniversary date exactly)
5. To get into the century club. (8 lbs to go), now 7 to go On 6th month anniversary I still have one pound to go until I've lost 100 pounds. Goal met!!!!!!!! 5 22/08--must've needed to complete the whole six months!
6. To be able to go shopping with my daughter and actually try on outfits not in the plus size department. (not in plus sizes anymore but haven't gone shopping with my daughter yet)
7. To wear my favorite size 10 jeans (eventhough they are ancient, they hold a lot of special memories--completed)
8. To get the plastic surgery (tummy) that I probably will need.
9. To wear a nice bathing suit and not feel self-conscious (6/21/08 completed!--went to the lake today with my little guy...actually walked out there in just my bathing suit and felt great!) ** good Lordy, two weekends ago I actually allowed myself to be photographed in a bathing suit while at the beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10. To get to my goal weight. (160 lbs)...22 lbs to go!--6/21/08.... 17-ish pounds to go at 7 months post-op... these last 20 are a bear! I am fluctuating up and down by about three pounds.
11. To maintain goal weight for 12 months before (probably) having tummy tuck and/or the girls lifted.
12. To dance the night away any time I want! (done several times)
7/23/08--I am exactly 7 months post-op today. Do I regret having the surgery!!!? NO WAY! I feel like I am doing great (most of the time) I still have some stressful days that I let the emotional eating creep in (too often probably)...I am constantly worried that I may have ruined my surgery/tool. Anyone have a teenage daughter... need I say more? ugggh
To date I have lost a total of 97.75 inches. It's so hard to believe. Lately the pounds haven't been moving but the my body is definately changing. That's 5.63 inches last since last month yet I'm at about the same weight...Yeah!!!
7/14/08--Life is definately interesting lately... I'm loving it! I'm down 113 pounds and 18 yet to go to meet my goal. These last 20 pounds seem to be going oh so slowly but they'll go. However, I am determined.
6/21/08-- Down 109 pounds and 92 and1/8th inches.
Feeling wonderful... doing yard work, loving being outdoors without sweating my behind off... enjoying life a lot more...stay tuned
5/22/08---Fabulous News! I hit 100 pounds lost as of this morning. I must have needed to complete that last day of the full six months! Whoo Hoo~
5-21-08 Today is my 6th month anniversary since having the RNY surgery. I am thrilled with the results so far. However, I do find myself trying to sabatoge myself. I believe it's a self-defense mechanism brought about by a child hood even. However, I try and try some more. I feel great! This evening I had my daughter do my measurments for me... to date I have lost a total of 81.88 inches (that's measuring darn near everything)... I use a great spread sheet that I made on Excel to track this. I couldn't be happier! Go me!
4-21-08 Today I hit ONE-DERLAND --also, today is my 5 month Anniversary. I've lost 91 lbs and have less than half that to go, I just can't believe it. I feel so onederful, one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Gonna be dancin' in the streets!4-11-08--I couldn't wait until my surgery anniversary date of the 21st to have my daughter measure me, so here it is.... at 20 weeks and 2 days post op I've lost a total of 68.88 inches and 89lbs. Hard to wrap my head around that! But oh so happy.
4-6-08--I hit a plateau for a while but I think I'm moving down the scale again now... Whoo Hoo! 83 lbs gone bye bye!!
3/21/08--4 month anniversary--with a total of 80 pounds gone...bye bye... don't come back3/10/08--74 pounds said bye bye too! Whoo Hoo!
3/3/08--72 pounds down... 56.88 inches gone!
14 weeks out
2-29-08--I got a new addition to the family today~ ...a sweet little Maltese puppy, her name is Baby. I can't wait to post some pictures.
2-28-08--70lbs down... 3 month follow-up appointment tomorrow!
2/14/08--12 Weeks out! ...and half way there!
1/30/08--10 Weeks out today... forgot to weigh myself, ugh! I feel Great! I'm down at least 60lbs and I've reduced by 47.88 inches.
1/29/08--I never thought I'd be so happy to hit the big "60"; down 60 lbs.
1/27/08--59 lbs down as of today... yeah!
1/24/08--I haven't posted an update in a while so here it is. I've lost 54+ lbs so far. My scale went on the "fritz" about 10 days ago so I haven't been able to weigh myself. Oh, I've also lost more than 30 inches in total (neck to ankles). I'm feeling so great! It's difficult to remember what it was like with the additional 50 pounds on. I have not experienced any side affects from the surgery...no dumping, cramping, discomfort of any kind. I sometimes wonder what's wrong with me? It doesn't seem normal that "nothing" is a problem. I mean, I feel fortunate but at the same time I wish I had some type of "go too" as negative reinforcement. Yes, sounds bad I suppose but I could use something like that for those times when I've fallen off the wagon. And I certainly have fallen a few times.
More next time.
