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Goals

weigh less than my brother

3 People
 in progress, 
4 People
 achieved this

I want to throw away all of my fat clothes forever.

22 People
 in progress, 
16 People
 achieved this

Get into ONEderland!

39 People
 in progress, 
27 People
 achieved this

Have my husband pick me up!!

28 People
 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this

Have WLS

26 People
 in progress, 
49 People
 achieved this
Surgeon Testimonial

James Dolan
James Dolan was very informative. He didn't hold anything back yet was 100% supportive. He got to the point and like many surgeons seemed kind of hurried. That's understandable. He deployed soon after my surgery so I can't really say I was pleased with that. I wish he would have told me but hey, even if he had, I would have had teh surgery anyway. I think he did a great job. He seemed genuinely concerned about me and I got a \"good vibe\" from him. The Irish (?) accent didn't hurt either...LOL
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - I love to read everything from cheesy romance to Carl Sagan.
  • Humor - tell me a joke. please.
  • Cats - I have 2 cats rescued from the Humane Society :)
  • Parenting - I have 2 Handsome, Intelligent boys
  • Housework - I'm a SAHM with a teeny-tiny fully certified home daycare business.
  • Volunteerism - I love working with the elderly :)
  • Navy - I'm a PROUD Seabee Wife!
  • Married - Since 1998 to my true Love!
  • Home School Parents - Homeschooling is great for military families!
  • Mind, Body and Spirit - I'm a Unitarian Universalist

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by APRIL D. on 1/3/08 10:31 am
    Well today is your big day!! I hope that all went well and have joined me on the loosers bench! before you know it you will be living a healther life.. Just enjoy the journey.. :)
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I'm Tessa Bianca. I'm a Military Wife and mother of 2 beautiful boys. First of all, I have a wonderful life. My marriage is great and my kids are wonderful. I'm a SAHM, home daycare provider, volunteer and very active in my church. 

The one thing that really bothers me is my weight. I've been researching this surgery for years and thinking hard on it. My mother had WLS in 2000 so I've seen first hand the wonderful results as awell as a few complications. I decided that I want to get this done so that I will have more time to enjoy being healthy. I want to be able to do more of the things that make me truly happy and also to be more active with my family. I look forward to sharing this journey with you! I welcome and appreciate any prayers, healing energy, happy thoughts and blessings you send my way    


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I can't complain.
on September 30, 2008 12:50 pm
2 months and no loss. I guess it's ok since I lost 60 pounds I wouldn't have otherwise :)
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6 Months Post-Op Checkup
on July 24, 2008 10:15 am
I got bloodwork done of course, everything is fine. B12 and Iron look great. They took more blood though to check my thyroid because I have been feeling sort of run down and crabby.

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Slowly but surely...
on July 21, 2008 12:39 pm
I think I've gotten things started again. I know it's been a while but teh scale is budging again. Slowly but surely, I'm on the downward slope! I am finally down to 205 so ONEderland is SO CLOSE!!! This has been frustrating but I guess it's ok. I feel great and I'm looking pretty good if I do say so myself :) I have my 6 month Doctor appointment on the 23rd which is day after tomorrow. I hate going to the Dr but I do what I have to do for the sake of my health. I'll be sure to update and let y'all know how it goes...Later!
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Plan of Attack : Shake it up!!
on July 7, 2008 6:20 pm
I am going to do a liquid diet for 3 days then I am going to do high protein with little to no carbs and low fat. Next, I plan to add back very slowly a few carbs. Hopefully this will break my plateau. I will be documenting my food and progress on www.fitday.com I will also be changing up my exercise routine. I will be doing pilates and belly dancing instead of classical stretch and mini-stepper (been doing THAT routine for 5 months at least!).
I will let you know how everything goes! Mom says I need to "shake things up"...I think she's right!
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I think I'm stuck!
on July 5, 2008 8:44 pm
I knew I was losing alot slower than other people but this is getting a little silly! More than a month with only a 3 pound loss?!? Well, I'm doing better than if I didn't have surgery so I guess it's ok. I am still committed to a healthy diet and daily exercise. This plateau WILL break! It's got to. No one can eat 600-800 calories a day and not lose weight. I will WIN!!! HOORAH!!!!!
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