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I cannot post my pics on this site to save my soul... It's starting to upset me.

So lately I've been lurking a bit on the forums and enjoying really reading everything... I really want to contribute on so many of the topics, but I don't know how to just jump in there either.  I feel like such a newbie, even though I'm almost 4 years post-op.  I can't seem to add a background to my profile and I can't upload my photos.  I keep getting the same error message over and over and over.  Grrrrr.  If anyone has any insight on this, it would be greatly appreciated as I have sent in several error reports with no response.  

So maybe I'm just cranky cuz I'm preggie again lol... nah, that can't be it lol.  It's a blessing to have a baby.  I know I have several goals set for myself for after I have the baby and I don't feel as though they are unattainable at all, even for 4 years out.  I want to lose another 12 lbs to get to 125 and I want to wear a size 4.   I don't feel that is a far stretch at all.

I am headed in for a checkup with Dr Warnock on Monday.  I look forward to seeing him again as I always do.  He's been such a blessing to my life.  On the way to the appointment, I'm going maternity capri shopping.  Hope everyone has a blessed weekend.

~*Renae*~

This is everything I had posted from before :)  :

July 19- Found out that Tricare has approved me this morning. YAY! I am going to do all my pre-op stuff next Thursday (the 29th). They said the surgery will be approximately a week after that. It's moving so fast, I can't believe it. My husband is being so supportive and even though we both have fears about me having this, we both know it's the best thing possible for my health. Dr Warnock seems so wonderful and so does his staff. I know that I am in great hands with him.

August 6- I am in the lobby of the Rathgaber House. I was just released from the hospital this morning. I am sore, but that's about it. I have no regrets for doing the surgery because I expected to be a little sore. Now I am anxious to see how I'll do on my first food tomorrow.

August 23- I'm doing really good now. I was weighed at my doctor appointment the other day and I am now down just about 25 lbs. I feel good. I have had nausea but no puking. I'm on a mix of a little solid food and a little soft/pureed foods. I'm walking all the time. I don't have not one bit of acid reflux, I have a lot more energy, and my joints hurt a LOT less. If anyone asked me if I recommend it or would I do it again... YES! Open RNY 8/3/04 303/278/150

August 26- I'm still feeling my way through solid foods. I know now why they say not to drink water (or anything else) while eating. Makes me sick and then I sleep for 3 hrs. Otherwise, I've got plenty of energy and feel pretty good.

Sept 7- I feel good... for the most part. Learned how bad it feels to swallow a bite that's too big. I fit in smaller and smaller sizes all the time. Only weigh at dr appts. I am judging more on how my clothes fit. So far I don't seem to have too big of a problem with skin. Keeping fingers crossed it stays that way! I'm now down 44 lbs! Easiest 40 lbs I ever lost in my life!! Open RNY 8/3/04 303/259/150

Sept 20- Feelin' good this morning. Can almost get in the size 16 dress I got for the upcoming All-Ranks ball, but might have to exchange for an 18. I was a size 24 the day of surgery so this still feels like a major feat. I have discovered a love for boiled and chilled shrimp. Too bad it's so expensive. I'm upping the water to a whole gallon a day in hopes to get rid of some water pounds. Can honestly say I still don't eat a lot, but I make sure to get in my protein and water. My hair is starting to come in thicker again. Yay! I still would suggest it to anyone who asks!

Nov 2- Woke up this morning and decided to update y'all. I'm now in 15 juniors jeans. I bought my first pair of Mudd jeans ever and liked them so much that I bought another pair... lol. I'm 3 mos out and down around 108 lbs. It seems as though it might be plateau'ing a bit, but I'm told that happens so I'm not going to worry bout it. I still have to switch out protein drinks like all the time cuz I can't stand them, but it's all good. My hair is growing out again... woo hoo. I still am suggesting the surgery to anyone who asks!

Dec 8- Weight loss seems to be slowing down a bit. I'm sitting at 163 lbs now, which is 134 lbs of weight loss in 4 mos. I have new growth coming in now on my hair. I wear a size 10 or 11 in jeans. Starting to tolerate vitamins and protein better than I did. I feel better than I have in years! 303/163/reset the goal to 128

Jan 2, 2005- I am having my first doubts of having done the right thing by having the surgery. I've been puking for 2 1/2 weeks straight. I can't hold down anything. I feel awful. Christmas and New Years were totally ruined for me this year. I am just trying to get to Wichita Falls to see Dr Warnock at this point and hopefully find out what the problem is. I am so weak at this point, it hurts to sit up and type and I have to have help to walk from room to room.

Mar 1, 2005- Finally coming out of the funk I was in. I am taking much better care of myself. I don't want my surgery reversed and I don't want to die.

Apr 24, 2005- Things are still good. I eat like a good patient should eat :) I love shopping. Things are really good for me.

July 12, 2005- Holding steady on my weight and at a size 7/9. Very happy with where I'm at. Still really enjoy shopping and looking forward to having a tummy tuck next spring. Even with all the difficulties I had with my surgery, I'd still do it over again in a heartbeat.

Dec 12, 2005- Things are still good. I have an abdominal hernia that I am awaiting a surgery date for.

Jan 12, 2006- Things are well with me. I am still holding steady in the mid-130's on my weight. Dr W wishes I could get back up to 160-165 lbs, but I don't really want to weigh that. I'm quite happy where I am. I am scheduled for my hernia repair/panniculectomy (tummy tuck). I am having the procedure done on the 17th of this month. 5 days to go. I can hardly wait til the hernia and all that excess skin are gone. I want to have a wedding ceremony where I wear a dress that I actually look good in. I can't wait to go dress shopping for the All-Ranks Ball after I have the TT. I look forward to having a flat stomach for the first time in my life. I had the baby only 6 weeks ago and have already lost every bit of the pregnancy weight. Now I'm good to go at the removal of that skin :).

March 19, 2006- I'm still losing weight. It's not intentional, but I'm now smaller than ever before. I've had the tummy tuck and hernia repair, and despite the scars, I think I look great. My hair is getting thicker all the time and I have started getting it highlighted again and I just recently went wedding dress shopping (for s*its and giggles) and had an awesome time. I'm loving life!

June 8, 2006- I'm holding pretty steady on my weight at this point. I wear a size 6/8 misses or 7/9 juniors. I am not complaining. I still have hips... I'm not all sunk in. I'm wearing shorts this summer for the first time in 10 years. I'm also tanning and working out a lot now since we got a gym membership. Next week I start cardio kickboxing... should be interesting. Hope I don't fall over dead the first day being all out of shape lol. Update y'all soon.

Renae~ 303/137 LONG since reached goal! YAY me!

June 18, 2006 *8:10 PM*~ Ok here's another update... I'm stoked about tomorrow afternoon. I have my first consultation with Dr Tu in Midwest City about a breast lift/reduction. I hope, hope, hope I get approved cuz I got the referral authorized within 3 days time. I really want this surgery so I feel like I have a somewhat normal 28 year old body again.

Renae~ STILL holding steady at 137

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July 28, 2006 *854 AM* Another update~ I'm excited that life seems to be going well for me. I have been approved for my breast reduction/lift and am now waiting on a surgery date from the doctor. I am so happy! I will keep you all posted.

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May 22, 2008 ** Haven't updated in a while :) Have been doing well. Sometimes I have my ups and downs with my weight but it's holding steady around 135-140. I am almost 5 mos pregnant at this moment. It is my 2nd (and last) child since my Aug 3, 2004 RNY. I am grateful for all the blessings that the surgery and Dr Warnock have brought me. I suppose my TT might have to be redone after I have my son in October, but that remains to be seen at this point. Will hopefully update again soon :) 
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