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Goals

get my belly button pierced

31 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

get small enough for my husband to pick me up

129 People
 in progress, 
72 People
 achieved this

To be a fun and active mom.

3 People
 in progress, 
1 Person
 achieved this

match the weight on my drivers license

22 People
 in progress, 
26 People
 achieved this
Surgeon Testimonial

Manuel E. Castro
He seems like a very mild mannered but very confident. I also like where his heart is. Weight loss surgery is very personal to him so I think this helps him relate to the patient. The office staff is extremely supportive and get excited with you! They offer a lot of education and support and want to make sure that you realize you are a part of their care forever.
Member Interests
  • Dogs - Dogs are my favorite. I want a Golden Retriever!
  • Aerobics & Aquarobics - I am looking forward to looking forward to exercising!
  • Movies - I love movies..... Mainly chick flicks....
  • Amusement Parks - I can hardly wait to fit on the rides with my kids.
  • Christianity - God is my saviour!
  • Married - Been married for 16 1/2 years. Been up and down. But looking forward to more ups
  • Vacation - I love to travel to new places and looking forward to new adventures ahead of me
  • Reading - I like reading, but mainly read for self-help

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by RaeRae1 on 2/9/09 3:42 pm
    God bless you during your surgery. Please keep us posted as to your progress. Congratulations on a new you
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 I am Looking forward to the FUTURE and what I WILL become. I am a butterfly trapped in a cocoon fighting to get out! Look out world, HERE I COME!

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Based on a quote by Marianne Williamson

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It's been too long
on July 22, 2009 6:54 pm
I can't believe I haven't been on here since April....What is my deal? Well, I am now 5 mos. out and I am down approx. 65 lbs. Things have slowed down lately, but my doctor says that I am right on track. I have times when I feel like I can eat too much and then times where I get full with only a couple of bites. I am more active. I am healthier. I am off all of my diabetic medications and down to a 10mg Blood Pressure pill (I was on 3 pills and triple the dose!) I am enjoying life more. I can do more and I don't sweat like I used to. I hope everyone else is doing well. Peace OUT!
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Encourage me please!
on April 18, 2009 11:55 am
I feel like I've not done so good this past week. I've eaten a lot of things that I shouldn't have. Once my nause improved, I felt so HUNGRY. I ate Easter candy at the beginning of the week...BAD. I ate some GS cookies.... .BAD Last night I ate a slice of thin crust pizza hut pizza and 1 breadsticks and 2 bites of salad!!!  I went to the movies and ate a little bit of popcorn and had a few small sips of coke. I drank a regular lemonade this week. I also ate a small piece of cake on Thursday. Then 4 hours later I ate another slice of pizza. I feel so guilty. I am so mad at myself and am feeling like a failure.  Today is a new day and I am trying to get on better track. I need encouragement. I go to the doctor Monday for my checkup.
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Feeling Better
on April 10, 2009 7:42 am
I am feeling so much better. I don't know what the deal was.  Freaky! Anyway, I feel better and am able to get my liquids and protein down! YAY!
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still battling nausea
on April 7, 2009 2:15 pm
It is Tuesday and I am still battling this nausea. It is so wierd, because I was feeling so great up until this past Thursday.  It just comes in waves. It is hard for me to eat anything. I am basically forcing myself to get food down. I am definitely not getting the protein requirements. I am going to have go back to drinking protein drinks. I go to the doctor Thursday for a checkup so I will discuss it more then.
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What is this NAUSEA???
on April 4, 2009 1:36 pm
I have been doing great until a couple of days ago until I woke up in the middle of the night with major nausea and dry heaves. I have nauseated since and am finding it very difficult to eat or drink anything right now. I am extremely sensitive to smells right now too. I am getting run down feeling and can't take my medication. I am almost 7 weeks post-op now. Has anyone else experienced anything like this or am I just a freak? I am NOT pregnant either. That is for certain.
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My Story

I have struggled with my weight for a long time. It has been a struggle for many of my family members. My father died when he was 45 from obesity related issues.  I want to be healthy so I can live a longer and higher quality of life. I want to enjoy going outside and playing with my kids. I had lap-band in 2005 and failed with it. I have lived with shame about that.  My health has gone downhill since 2005. I have high cholesterol, hypertension, sleep apnea and diabetes. I am so glad that I am getting a second chance at having RNY on February 9, 2009!  I am looking forward to a new life ahead of me. I am ready to shock myself and do things I haven't been able to do in years! I am looking forward to sleeping without a C-Pap machine. I am looking forward to getting off of my meds and my health improving. I want to ride rollercoasters and ride on airplanes without needing seatbelt extensions. I want to play baseball with my kids and enjoying life outside. I am looking forward to not getting short of breath by just walking down the driveway to check the mail. I am looking forward to being a better employee. I am looking forward to having lots of great SEX!!!! YES, SEX!!!


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