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B M W.. Beautiful Mexican Woman is what I am!!!!
It' s nothing I can't handle, nothing I can't get over, and I have been thru worse!!!
8 Month Post Op on August 20, 2008 6:44 pm
Here I am 8 months post op! I'm still very much a newbie, but to others I'm an old timer. I am down 89 lbs. as of today. I have 55 lbs. more to go to reach my goal weight. I've only had 3 fills as of date and the next one will be in November/December time frame. I feel I am doing good on my own and not in need of getting monthly fills.
I have had some very good influences in many aspects of my weight loss.
I feel much more inclined to dress up more. More so because I no longer have to go to Lane Bryant and get the big girl clothes. I feel "normal". I've enjoyed dressing up from time to time. I'm trying to stay in that habit because I want to always look good for that special someone. That special someone is ME!!
I had a man come into the gallery the other day and he kept staring at me and before he left he said "Your husband is a very lucky man. If I weren't married and you weren't married, I'd ask you to have dinner with me." I was like whoa!
Some accomplishments are:
Crossing my legs, sitting Indian style in my desk chair and on the floor. Being able to "squeeze" between automobiles.
Eating habits:
I've not diverted from my dietery guidelines. I eat healthy and less.
Exercise:
I plead the 5th!
My summation on all of this?
Attitude results in Altitude... I'm soaring!!!
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7 Months Post Op on July 20, 2008 9:02 am
Hey there it's that time again! I am 7 months out as of today! Yesterday, Lane Bryant died for me! So now I am able to go mourn her at Wal-Mart or other stores since I can buy "regular" clothes. It's an awesome feeling to be able to do that. Talk about a real motivator. I am about approximately 60 lbs from my 1st goal weight and I feel I will reach that soon, more so now that I've got even more inspiration.. ME! Is that being vain? No!! It's being confident and determined!
My SV is that I have shed 86 lbs as of today.
My NSV are being able to cross my legs, not getting tired and out of breathe when I am walking from point A to point B. I started off at a size 26 pants and now into a size 16. I can wear an XL as opposed to having to wear a 2X, though some blouses are made differently so I do have to try them on to see how they fit and look.
My eating habits have not changed, they are still to the tee! I've met some great people and so very honored to call them 'FRIEND" in every sense of the word.
I sponsored my very first surgery patient, Sistalee, I was honored to be her angel. She's doing great. She's still a bit sore, but her attitude is incredible. As time progress, I hope to be able to spend some time with her because on the day of her surgery, Sandi B and I were heading to Houston for Debra's (co-founder of RYD Obesity) birthday celebration.
I am really proud of myself for doing well, but I can honestly say I have many supporters and that makes it all worth it.
Thanks for all your support! I'm blessed!
It's great to be me!
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6 Mos Post Op on June 23, 2008 6:36 am
Well, it's been an awesome 6 months. Had a 3rd fill on June 12, the doctor was pleased with what I had lost in under 6 months time. He said it was "above average weight loss".
So fast forward to 6/20/08 and 79 lbs lighter. I can sit in my chair Indian style, I can trim my toenails as well as paint them. I haven't strayed from my eating habits at all! I wore a pair of heels for my cousin's graduation party. I haven't worn heels in so many years!!
I surely need to work out because I've got some loose skin on my arms. So if you aren't exercising, get busy and do it!! I am gonna try and catch up with myself!!
I've developed a close bond with some OH'ers and that is a huge plus for me. Who else can understand how awesome it is to be able to trim your toe nails??!! I still continue to receive much support from those who have knowledge of my surgery. I am going through some tough times as well but it will all come to pass in due time.
I am hoping when I make my next pant purchase, it will be in a regular store as opposed to Lane Bryant. I had clothes I couldn't wear because I was too big. Now I can't wear them because I am too small! I am hitting the thrift stores once I lose some more weight, that or when my pants just fall right off of me which could be any day!
All in all, it's good to be me!!
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5 Month Post Op on May 20, 2008 5:42 am
Here I am 68 lbs lighter!! I attended part of the RYD Obesity conference at the beginning of the month. Truly a great experience! Talk about hands around the world! I have more energy than I did before, BUT, that energy also needs to go towards working out, which is something I don't steadily do and should! I've lost a pound since I last weighed in. I'm not sweating it because I know I will be shedding more as time goes on and at a pace that is good for me.
I still continue to eat healthy and try new recipes. Not being able to eat my most of my native food I was accustomed to, was weird in the beginning. I have been very disciplined to not stray off of the routine. Just that "one little taste and that's all I need" is not in my vocabulary at all!
I feel great when I can go to a restaurant and know I can "fit" in a booth and not look around to see what is the best way for me to exit without having to squeeze between someone's chairs, etc..
What I have come to find out in the 5 months of being a post op is that the people you meet on OH or in their respective support groups is that they aren't mere acquaintances, it's becoming a member of a family that continues to grow and nurture one another during the highs and lows in one's life.
I have so much admiration for many of my new family that I can only hope I can be right up there paying it forward with my best effort forth!
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4 Months Out on April 20, 2008 7:04 am
I am now 4 months out. I'm shrinking I'm shrinking!!! 
Clothes I couldn't fit into now fit me loose. I am still eating healthy, I have gotten off track with the eating at all. Following the rules has lead me to where I am today. I've met more people on OH that have been supportive. Although I have one good friend on here I have not met because things just haven't worked out schedule wise(Hollie). I'm getting use to my new job. The books are a mess and I am working long hours to straighten it out.
It's been great to be able to sit in a booth and not feel you stomach rub against the edge of the table. Some people have noticed the weight loss but can't really pin point what is "different" about me. My uncle saw me the other day and said "Wow you are really looking good" He gave me a hug and said you know what? You need another hug. I was touched!
I am now at a point where I would really like to start working out but feel uncomfortable going to a regular gym. I have contemplated joining Curves and have asked to get some feedback from some of the ladies on the board. They have been quite instrumental in givng me their own opinions.
I weighed in this morning and am 83 pounds away from my (1st) goal weight. I think I will loose another 10-15 lbs before I decided I go buy some clothes. Unless the clothes I have now, start falling off, then I won't have much of a choice. I'm giving myself until mid-June before I go get my 3rd fill. I feel I am doing quite well the way I am now.
I am blessed to be enjoying life and eating healthier! Thanks to all of you whom I've gotten to chat with here on OH. Most importantly for the support I've received. All of you are a blessing to me!
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