Ronda S. blog

6 MONTHS OUT

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:20:00 -0800

I am officially 6 mths out , and I have lost 95 lbs. I can not tell you what an adventure this has been. I am closing in on goal, so now I am adding in more carbs, I don't want to lose too much weight. I am hoping that ...

ONEDERLAND!!!!!

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:27:00 -0700

Today I hit 199, I am so happy . This journey has been so worth it. 63 lbs gone forever!! I feel a little overwhelmed by all the big clothes being in my closet. I have only a few things to wear and don't want to spend money on things ...

LIfe after surgery

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:32:00 -0700

I haven't posted a blog in a very long time, I'm 8 weeks out and I am sooo happy and healthy. My
recovery has been textbook and i'm so grateful for this. I wish everyone who is overweight could have surgery because no one should have to live like that. There is life ...

Dedicated to my sisters memory.

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:40:00 -0700

I am feeling really emotional today, because I feel like I am going
to actually get to have surgery for the first time in months.
I am having this surgery in my best friends (my sister) memory.
She was killed in a tragic car accident 3 years ago. Me and ...

IMPORTANT DECISION

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:28:00 -0700

I have made an important decision today, I am switching to Centennial,and Dr. Houston. I am sure this is the right thing
to do. I have had a really bad feeling about the clinic I was at.
I know I am far from the only patient who wanted surgery, but

I am finially approved!

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:20:00 -0700

On April 6th I was approved. It has been a very long hard journey to get here.
Seriously this is not for wimps or for people who give up easily. I have called my
insurance almost everyday for 6 weeks. My first fax was sent on Feb 27 to insurance

Total frustration!

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:19:00 -0800

Okay today and yesterday, actually the last week and a half have been
very difficult. I feel so helpless and frustrated and fat and ugly and on
and on. I need to seriously pull myself together. Throughout this whole
ordeal I feel as though I had a little control, but ...

Insurance Approval

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:13:00 -0800

Well I had my second nut visit today. I have already met Dr. Richards. They were
going to submit my insurance today. I'm going to hope it goes good.

DR. CONSULT

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:47:00 -0800

Well today is the day I feel I have waited forever. Met with Dr. Richards , he is nice . I have my first nut visit next wednesday and they scheduled my other one for Jan. 29. I am on the fast track or s.t.a.r program. Hope things go smooth ...

FINALLY DECIDED

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:28:00 -0800

I HAVE MADE MY DECISION . I AM HAVING THE RNY SURGERY. I 'M STILL NERVOUS, BUT I HAVE QUIT SMOKING ALMOST 2 WEEKS OUT. I CAN HANDLE WHATEVER COMES MY WAY. " I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST, WHO STRENGTHENS ME"