Name: Andrea D.
Username: mama2three
Location: Hampton, VA, USA
Member Since: 8/9/2007
BMI: 33.3
Post Op
Surgery Type: VSG (02/26/08)
Surgeon: Guillermo Alvarez M.D.

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4th of July 2008 Uploaded on 7/31/08 8:45 pm	5 months post-op Uploaded on 7/31/08 8:30 pm
5 months post-op Uploaded on 7/31/08 8:30 pm	4 months post-op Uploaded on 6/25/08 8:47 pm

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Goals

Drink 64 oz water everday

Category: Health

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exercise at least 3-5 times a week

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Member Interests

Crafts - I like Scrapbooking but dont do it as much as I should -I have sooo many pics!!
Fitness & Exercise - I do enjoy exercsing. I currently do the eliptical for 3.5 mi in 50 min.

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Sporty Jill on 2/18/08 4:47 am

Congrats on your big day and welcome to the loser's bench! Now, take a deep breath, savor the moment, and enjoy the ride, because this is where your new life will begin. "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined" - Henry David Thoreau - ------Sporty Jill

Comment by prissy25 on 2/17/08 2:20 pm

Best of luck on your upcoming surgery sweetie. you have made the right choice for you to make your life a healthier one. We are all here to support you on the VA Board so please stop by to ask any questions you might have. We welcome you there and will love to see and watch your journey. Hugsss...

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mama2three's Blog

May 26, 2008 3 months Post-op
This update is long over due!
I am feeling great! Im down 53 lbs! Im still amazed how little I can eat and feel full and how the weight keeps coming off! I dont really feel hungry but I do get head hunger or I just want to snack out of boredom or habit. I try to keep it healthy or high protein.
I have to admit I do eat anything I want. I havent been measuring or keeping a journal.( I dont recommend this, follow your rules!) I try to make good choices and I dont really eat pasta, bread or rice. They are too filling and I know I will feel horrible if I eat too much.
I eat what I want becasue I dont want to feel like I am on a "diet" I rather tell myself I can have what I want and make the choice not to have it. I do alot better like that. I just love that I can not eat alot anymore. this is exactly how I wanted it to be. I am so happy that I had this surgery! I am so happy that I dont have anything to wear because everything is TOO BIG! I move to the next size down then a couple weeks later its too big...LOVE IT!!!!! I will have to break down and buy some new clothes soon. Ive been wearing some clothes I saved 20's, now 18's. I have no 16's.

I went to the beach and for the first time in a long time I felt ok in a bathing suit. I didnt feel self concious and I had a really good time with my family.

People are starting to ask me how much I lost. They can really tell now.
Im almost to my first goal to be 225 lbs. 7 more lbs. I cant beleive it!!!!

I feel that i am on track. I expected to lose 50-60 lbs in 3 months and I did. The hair loss is right on track also. It seems to be really coming out now. Its a bit alarming but I did go through this after each my babies and each time I lost a large amount of weight so I know it does grow back. I jsut hope I dont lose more hair than in the past.

I dont even feel like I had surgery. I do everything I did Pre-op except eat large amounts of food. This is the best thing I could have ever done for myself!
I see my friends fight the battle of the bulge. I wish them the best to keep fighting but to also know when to ask for help. I was tired of the fight ! I got the VSG and now I am winning!!!!!

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