- Username: monmira
- Location: El Paso, TX, USA
- Member Since: 9/7/2010
- BMI: 28.3
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: RNY (11/23/10)
- Surgeon: Jorge Acosta, MD
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Surgeon TestimonialJorge Acosta, MDDr. Acosta, is kind and professional. My first impression was that he is caring, and really passionate about helping people reach their health goals. His office staff is amazing, Nurse Becky is extremely helpful, and she was so excited to see me after surgery, how many Nurses do you know that are exceted to help you along your journey?! I am a little ove a week out and will be seeing them in a few days, can't wait:) I rate Dr. Acosta at a 10, he is one of the best at what he does! |
In my skin on January 28, 2011 6:21 am
This week has been of one of those obscene weeks where I am losing a lb a day, I'll take it! I am 231 this morning, I cannot wait to be out of the 230's, this all just seems so surreal to me. My self esteem is rocking at the moment, but believe there was a time in my life that 231 was TERRIBLE in my mind and I couldn't have hated myself more. I was thinking the other day, not only was this surgery a blessing for me physically, but also mentally. In high school I was 175 lbs and thought I was huge, if I had stayed at that weight, I would have always had poor self esteem. Having been heavy, I can look back and realize, I looked great, and was healthy! I no longer take my health for granted. Here I am at 231, still obese, and happy as a clam in my skin!
~Mon
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What works for someone else.... on January 26, 2011 3:55 pm
My two mont Surgiversary was on Sunday! I am 233 lbs this morning! That is 41 lbs from my highest weight, and 36 from my surgery weight! That is the weight I was when I got married, when I was 22:D I am thrilled, and thankful, and feeling very blessed! I stay away from fast food, I try to eat as few carbs as possible, and it has been amazing! I haven't been in the forums much lately, they tend to make me feel that I am not losing fast enough, or that I am totally messing up if i am not 100% perfect. I have had to realize this is MY surgery, and I am not the same as everyone else. What works for someone else, just may not work for me, I cannot live on protein shakes and chicken breasts, sorry! I have been majorly slacking on my vitamins, I think I need to get a baggy and put all of my vitamins for the day in there, then every couple hours take one or two. I will let you know how this works out for me:)
As far as moving, we have put it off a few months til June, we are doing much better, and have settled on an unconventional way of doing things, but it is good for us. Again, what works for everyone else doesn't work for us. I am much happier, and I think he is too. I really appreciate everyones support from here, when the going gets tough, you really find out who your friends are you know? Well that is a little update on me!
~Mon
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Am I a bitch now? on January 15, 2011 9:32 am
I am seeing so many changes in myself, not only physically, but definitely mentally. I have become much more assertive, which is amazing. If I want something, I am going to go and get it, no one can tell me where my dreams can go. I also don't let people walk on me anymore, it feels so great. My brother had some nasty shit to say about my surgery the other day, I won't even bother to repeat what he said, but after i had a good cry, I told his ass right off. It felt so good to tell him what I was thinking. I am very open and honest now, which strangly had brought my husband and I closer together. I am still moving, and we are still separating, but I think there may be hope for us in the future:)
My body on the other hand, I put up my real before pics, ew. I also took new pics, not amazing, but I can definitely tell the difference! I can't wait to hit 40, 50, 60 lbs down, and even more! To be honest, my eating hasn't been the greatest, I am PMSing, and have definitely had a few too many carbs. Thankfully its in small amounts though. Back to proteins and vitamins Monica! Hope everyone is doing well!
~Mon
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Life and all that comes with it on January 7, 2011 10:10 am
I have been exercising a ton this last week! Been to the gym at least once every day, and went twice on Wednesday. It has been helping with stress, and anxiety, which is wonderful. I am SO sore today though, so I think I need a day off, but will start back tomorrow. M weight has definitely seen a good change since I started Monday, I love it!
Food is not really an obstical, besides the fact that I am never hungry still. I eat at set times, and have started making eggfaces recipes, which are great! My family likes them too, and I am a big fan of leftovers, so I usually eat them for the next day.
As far as my separation, we have decided that we will try to talk and make progress while I am in CO, and see where it goes from there. Thankfully he is a very understanding and caring person. He just wants me to be happy, and says he will do anything to make that happen.
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I never thought... on January 4, 2011 8:08 pm
Well this is a blog I never thought I would have to write. My husband and i are separating and I am moving back to Colorado next month. I have had nothing but time to think since this surgery, I can no longer supress my emotions with food, and my real feelings have been coming out. I have come to realize that I haven't been happy for quite awhile now. Blame it on trust, blame it on his schedule as a soldier, blame it one ME, but either way, I know now that neither of us is content. I still love him, as he does me, and maybe someday down the road we will resolve our issues and be able to be together again. I am basically numb right now to this, but I know it's the right decision.
As far as everything else, I have been going to the gym, which is really helping with my stress, as well as my weight-loss. It gives me time to clear my head and unwind from all the emotional turmoil my body is going through. I am loving exercise right now, and can't wait to continue, it is like a mini form of therapy.
I appreciate all the support from my fellow OH friends!
~Mon
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