Name: Michelle S.
Username: MichelleS100204
Location: Thornton, CO, USA
Member Since: 3/15/2008
BMI: 44.2
Post Op
Surgery Type: Lap Band (04/08/08)
Surgeon: Thomas R Brown

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Goals

Make it through Surgery without Complications

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Weigh less than 250 pounds!

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weigh under 200 lbs!

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have a family picture taken, and not be ashamed

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44 People

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stop avoiding long lost friends due to my weight

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Member Interests

Travel
Dogs - I have 2 boxers
Scrapbooks
Camping
Baseball - Go Rockies!
Basketball - Go Nuggets!
Football - Go Broncos!
Speed Boats - Love Lake Powell
Shopping
WLS in your 20's

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Mia P. on 4/6/08 11:33 pm

Good Luck Michelle!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this exciting (and maybe a little scary) time. I'm anxious to hear how your doing so keep us updated. -Mia

Comment by judyanne on 4/5/08 7:10 pm

Tuesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~JudyAnne~

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MichelleS100204's Blog

Second fill and my victories!
on June 14, 2008 8:36 am

I had my second fill on Wednesday. I hadn't felt any restriction really after my first fill so they put 2cc's in my 10cc band bringing me to 6.5cc's. I am still on mushies but as of right now don't feel any different. I start back on regular foods tomrorow so I guess that will be the real test! I am trying really hard to be good right now, have a few unhealthy things here and there but for the most part feel I am doing ok. I really feel like I have to be careful and following the rules has given me the success I have had so far!
I weighed in yesterday and I am officially down 30 pounds! I was trilled at the weight loss but the more exciting thing was when my hubby and I went shopping last night to get a few things for our trip to Vegas next weekend. I desperatly needed a new pair of capri's or two since the ones I have were getting too big and baggy. We went and checked out the sale at Lane Bryant and I grabbed a few pairs of size 24, I was a 26 when I was banded just over 2 months ago. I tried them on and to my surprise...they were a little big! So I had the sales lady grab me a 22 in the styles I liked and they fit! I was so excited and my hubby was so proud of me that he told me to get whatever I wanted (which is very unlike him!) I didn't want to buy too much so I just bought a pair of bermuda shorts and a pair of white capris (plus a cute cotton dress which wasn't on the list in a size 18/20). I was even more excited when everything was rung up and my grand total was only $59 which is amazing for Lane Bryant!

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Toot my own horn!
on June 3, 2008 8:49 pm

I am tired but for good reason! I worked out twice today...and enjoyed it! I NEVER thought I would say that! I went to Curves on lunch today and then the hubby and I went for a 2.1 mile walk after dinner! I feel great...tired but in a good way! I also decided to start doing some things to make myself feel good so I went and got a spray tan today, it looks pretty good and I am getting my hair cut and colored tomorrow and I think I might just do something crazy! I weighed in on Friday and was down another 2 pounds, 8 more to go before Vegas on the 21st, not sure that I will make it but its a good goal to reach for!

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Time for an update...
on May 28, 2008 7:09 pm

I haven't updated in a while so I figured I better get to it! I had my first fill 2 weeks ago putting 4.5cc's in my 10 cc band. I feel a little bit of restriction which is great, before my fill I could have eaten anything in site! I did good though and the doc was very happy with my progress, not losing too fast but still losing. As of my appointment I was down from 304 to 280...yep, thats 24 pounds! I am so happy with the number and just need to start feel like I am losing weight. I finally set up a mini goal for myself, figure I can't reach the big goal with out stepping stones along the way. So here it goes...my hubby and I are leaving for Vegas on June 21st and I want to be down to 270 by then. I know I can do it if I stick to the rules...I will admit I have been horrible the last few days and am making a promise to myself right here and now that I will get back on track so I can make it to that goal. I also joined Curves yesterday and went back again today even though I really wasn't in the mood to work out. I am SO glad I went though, I feel great after working out!
I go back in for my second fill on June 11th and they said they would probably only do 1/2 to 1 cc which I think will do me pretty good. I have noticed that I am tighter in the morning and then at night I could eat a lot more but I won't let myself...atleast I try not to let myself! Thats it for now! 270 here I come!

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On the road...
on April 12, 2008 11:44 am

Well I am officially on the road to a new me! Surgery went great on Tuesday and I am feeling pretty good. I am having a hard time getting in enough protein and water but it gets better everyday! I don't want to become obsessed with the scale but I did weigh myself today and since I started my pre-op diet last saturday I have lost 14 pounds! I can't wait to see where I am at this time next year!

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Tomorrow is the big day...
on April 7, 2008 7:59 pm

I am so freaked out and wondering if I am doing the right thing. I can't seem to shake my fear of not waking up from my surgery and abonding my family. My son is with my parents tonight, this is the first night I have been away from him since he came home from the hospital and it is so hard. I am having a hard time with him not being here but it was for the best since we have to be at the hospital at 5am! I know he is the main reason I want to get healthy which really motivates me but I can't help but worry that I won't be here for him after tomorrow. I am sure I will be posting in a few days that everything went fine but right now I just want to call and cancel!

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My Story

Six, I started my first diet when I was six years old and now at the age of 25 I am having more issues than just my weight. I am not just worried about the way I look anymore which was the main motivation for every diet I have tried in the past. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in December 2007 and now am worried about being a good mom for him. How can I be a good mom if I am fat and can’t run around with him or even worse, if I am dead due to my health. I wake up every morning wishing for all of the answers to change the way I feel about my body, if I felt better about myself would I have the strength to go out there and exercise and diet and for once succeed?

I look at my life and on paper it looks great, I have an amazing and supportive husband who loves me regardless of my weight. I have parents that have always supported me in everything I do and I have the most beautiful son in the world. I have a good job and a beautiful home and 2 dogs. But when I look at the nitty gritty I can’t shop where I want to, I lose my breath just going up the stairs and cringe at the pain in my knees when I walk around the block. At one point in my life I wanted nothing more than to be a news anchor but was so embarrassed by my weight that I pursued radio instead. Once I left the industry I went to sales and was told by my boss that “people don’t take you seriously because of your size.” I never want to face that again. I am embarrassed for my son to have me as a mom and dread the day when his friends make fun of his “fat mommy”. I want to be a woman that he can admire and be proud of. I fear for my life if I don’t make a change but the failure at every diet I have ever tried tells me that there has to be more assistance. Topping the scale at 302 I don’t expect the road to a healthier life and a thinner body to be easy, in fact I think it will be the biggest challenge I have ever faced in my life and one that I am ready to embrace.

I am an avid yo-yo dieter; I lose 10 pounds just to gain 20. I have tried so many diets out there and wonder why I can’t find one that has long term effects. I have realized that for some people it takes more than just dieting and exercise to get to a healthy weight which is why I am looking to LapBand surgery to save my life.

I would like to prove to my family that I want nothing more than to be around for a very long time with them. I want to be motivation and inspiration for others who fear for their lives and be a success story as well as be a hot mama!

I am starting my journey and am having my LapBand surgery the day before I turn 26, April 8^th. I know this will be hard work but it will be so rewarding. I can’t wait for what is yet to come!