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Inspire my daughter to make better choices than I did.

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Start working on my WLS scrapbook!

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Be able to sit on the swings at the playground with my daughter!

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Go to my Orthopedic Surgeon and have him say WOW!

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Nauveed Iqbal
What can I say about Dr. Iqbal. He is the best. From the moment I went to his office for a consultation I knew he had to be my surgeon. He never rushed any of my questions and he's always explained things in terms us \"normal\" people understand. He's always there with a smile or a joke. His staff is incredible. They've never made me feel like I'm bothering them when I call. He does insist that this surgery relies on teamwork and he vocally insists on you keeping your end of the bargain. He never balked when I asked about risks or mortalities or anything. He's very honest about the whole process. When someone asks about my surgery, I pull out his business card and start rambling. He's the best!
Member Interests
  • Parenting - I'm a stay-home mom to a beautiful daughter.
  • Scrapbooks - I love to scrapbook when I can find the time.
  • Home Improvement - My home will always be a work in progress. I love remodeling!
  • Sewing - I love to sew....anything!

lv2beasahm's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I wasn't a huge, constant eater. I was more of the skip breakfast, skip lunch and huge dinner type. I couldn't understand why I kept gaining. Food and I have always had a love/hate relationship.
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  • Comment by John W. on 5/29/07 12:11 pm
    Cindi, You have been an inspiration to all of the Maysters. I think that by your posts that you've shared, you have one of the most hectic schedules of us all. I'm glad everything worked out for you. I know this is late, but it does not mean that I did not have you in my thoughts and prayers. Have a great recovery and let the melting begin. John
  • Comment by Kathy4678 on 5/25/07 4:47 am
    You day is finally here Cyndi!! Good Luck with everything! I'm sure it will all go well. By the time you get home- I'll be in for mine. See you on the loooooosers bench!! Kathy
  • Comment by Mrs. Songbird on 5/23/07 7:46 am
    I'm so thrilled that your day is finally here. Congrats. Kick up your feet and enjoy the ride.
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Inspiration after all these years
on January 12, 2012 1:37 pm
Well, if anyone is still around to find my blog....I'm ba-ack!  I'm still down the scale but not as far down as I'd like.  I'd like to lose another 25 pounds.  Divorce sure brings back emotional eating and I did a little bit of it even ready to celebrate my 2nd Divorciversary.  So, why am I inspired?  I have a new love in my life.  He's such a cheerleader for me.  I want to get back to my happy weight.  And, better yet, his ex-wife has now joined OH and joined us on the Loser's Bench TODAY!!!  Congrats Tami!!!

So, Tami's surgery has inspired me to get back on track.  I'm calling wonderful Dr. Iqbal so I can pay him a visit.  I've not kept up with my post-surgery visits or labs.  The ex-husband got frantic that I was even close to losing half myself (at 134 pounds he was PI$$ED) so he wouldn't "allow" me the car keys to see Dr. Iqbal.  Nice guy huh.  Maybe it's HIS fault I found myself at 123 pounds. LOL  Anyway, a new life and a new love have inspired me to get my butt back on the proper vitamin and food regimen.  Honestly, I know my pouch is still operational.  I still can't really finish a full kiddie meal.  Yeah pouch!  But, I have found some bad habits.  Yup, I do grab a Diet Coke now and then and I haven't been drinking water like I should.

But, it's the beginning of my 5th birthday (I count May 25, 2007 as my rebirth date) and I'm getting back on track!

A big hello and bigger hugs to my OH family!  Thank you for getting me thru the surgery and, in spirit, thru a crappy divorce.  I love you all!!!

* Cyndi *
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It's Almost Time for School Again
on September 3, 2010 5:52 am
Well, if you're reading this, thanks for hanging with me!  Life for me and Britt is so wonderful!  I became divorced on February 1, 2010.  YEAH!!!   I didn't stay "single" long.  I'm now living with the true love of my life.  He moved to be with us in late July.  I FINALLY have the family I always wanted.  He's incredible with Brittany and she loves him so much.  We know a wedding is in our future but there's just no rush.  We're so happy and want to take advantage of this time.  He's very supportive of my post-op life but doesn't get how I can eat so little and still function. LOL  Some days I think I eat WAY too much.  I've been bad and haven't had my labs done in about 2 years.  That's how long it's been since I saw my surgeon.  Let's just say Dan is NOT happy about it.  I promised him I'd make an appointment and I will once school starts back up again.  Other than that I'm still below goal, still thrilled with my RNY and so excited about the future!  Thanks for reading! 
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Some Updates
on September 21, 2009 5:02 am
Here I am almost 30 months out.  I'm still doing well in post-op life.  I have, however, returned to some bad habits.  I'm still less than my surgeon's goal but I feel like a big, fat pig some days.  I'd like to lose 15 lbs to get back to my lowest.  There's no way I'm buying clothes in a bigger size.  It's the principle of it now.  lol  I'm still in size 4 but size 6 fits better. lol

Life has been a roller coaster of sorts.  As my May 2007 family knows, my husband has been less than supportive of the new me.  The word "repulsive" was tossed out more than once.  I joined an "adult" chat site though my end of it is more "chat" than "adult".  If anyone wants more info, private message me.  I've actually met 10 people who had RNY so we talk about post-op life a lot.  My husband also joined this virtual world and has become horribly addicted to it.  So addicted that he'd come to bed at 5:50 am knowing I wake up by alarm at 6.  Well, hugely long story short, I was in a "club" in this virtual world and the live DJ played a song by Tesla.  You 80s babies will remember Tesla.  Anyway, their new song is called "Breakin' Free".  Read the lyrics.  That night I got the kick in the skinny ass I needed.  On September 11 I filed for divorce.  This virtual, yet very live DJ plays this song for me at every show.  It gave me the strength because that song is 100% about my life.

I'm not sure what the future will bring but it has to bring better things for me and my daughter.  She's fine with the divorce.  Some events happened that have made her HATE him with every fiber of her being and I find that sad.  So, I'm not only doing this divorce for me, but to show her that no woman, or person for that matter, deserves to be treated badly.

Sorry to make this post so long but I wanted to let you all know what's going on.  Surgery brings lots of changes.  Some changes are fabulous and some really make you open your eyes.  But, I wouldn't trade my new life for my old one ever!
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Happy 2009!
on January 1, 2009 4:28 pm
I can't believe it's a new year already.  This time two years ago I was in the process of researching and starting the pre-op process.  In May I celebrate my 2nd surgiversary.  Sometimes it seems like another lifetime when I wore 2X tops and size 26 jeans.  Today I wear XSmall tops and size 4 jeans which are now a bit big.  Infreakingcredible is all I can say about this journey.

I have a feeling 2009 will bring about some big changes for me.  I won't bore with details here.  I just want things to be much better and now have the self-confidence to make those things happen for me and my daughter.  In the end, her happiness is my top priority.

Wishing all of my OH family a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
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OMG....I can't believe it!
on November 28, 2008 5:00 am
When I started this journey in early November 2006 I was 265.8 pounds.  That's my highest weight ever.  I just celebrated my 18 month surgiversary on November 25th.  It was a great day.  I had a lot of time for reflection that day.  Today is forever marked on my calendar.  I always joked about being half my old size.  Getting to 140 was hard enough.  My surgeon's goal was 150 and I sailed past that.  But, this morning I hopped on my scale in anticipation.  Not only was it NOT 132.9 it was 132.4!!!!  I hopped on the scale 6 times.  Yes, I got my beloved scale picture too.

I've been blessed that this journey has been a relatively easy one for me.  I've had it MUCH easier than most.  And, I thank God for it every day.  I don't want to lose anymore weight.  My mom thinks I'm far too small.  I'm 5'8" so I'm sure she's right.  I don't eat like a bird.  I do eat pasta, pizza, kiddie cereal and all the things that "should" make me dump.  But, I don't dump.  Maybe that's good....maybe that's bad.  But, whatever, I'm so happy and so blessed.

I hope you all had a Blessed Thanksgiving too!
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I've always been a little "chubby".  My mom's pregnancy weight was 115 lbs.  I weighed 9 lbs when I was born.  Obviously I didn't get the "fat gene" from mom.  Yup, I was one of those cute little chubby babies.  I never considered myself "fat" in school.  I'm 5'7" and my weight in high school was 183.  After school I went to work and then it happened.  I was getting my usual work breakfast of pretzel nubs and Diet Coke when I slipped and fell crushing both knees.  I ended up having my right knee reconstructed in 1987 and my left in 1989.  Surgery at Halloween, being bedridden and grandparents who bring you leftover Halloween chocolate is NOT a good combination.  By the time I was back on my feet the following May I was 215 lbs!  I got married on October 14, 1995 and my gown was a size 20.  It broke my heart.  The following May I became pregnant with my miracle baby.  I lost 35 lbs. thanks to morning, afternoon AND evening sickness but, at six months pregnant I finally started to gain.  The morning I went into labor I topped at 226 lbs!  My "baby" is ready to turn 10 in February and I'm at 261.  This is beyond ridiculous!

I think I've tried every diet out there.  I've joined Weight Watchers more times than I can remember.  I visited Jenny Craig and NutriSystem but I couldn't figure out how that would teach me how to eat.  I've done the Dexatrim and TrimSpa and all the other pills.  Nothing.  It's true that desperate times call for drastic measures and so here I am.

I have three acquaintances who have had WLS...two of them with the surgeon I will be meeting on November 9, 2006.  I'm beyond excited!  Neither had complications, and both are doing great!

Thanks for reading and following my journey.  I'm excited that I'll soon be "normal" again.

Updated October 1, 2007:  What a ride this has been!  I began my journey with a 41.6 BMI weighing 265 lbs.  Today, four months post-op, I weigh 183.5 with a BMI of 28.8.  It's unfreakingbelievable.  Sure, there have been some rough days, but only a few.  I would do this over again in a heartbeat.