• Name: webdz9r S.
  • Username: webdz9r
  • Location: Yellow Brick Road, CA, USA
  • Member Since: 6/7/2005
  • BMI: 29.3
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  • Comment by <*>LYnn<*> on 1/27/07 12:29 pm
    Hey Gloria, Just stopping by to say 'hi'. I hope your journey is going well. From your latest blog entry it sounds as if things are going well with you on the WLS front, I am so proud of you WEIGH to go! Take care and enjoy your weight loss success, Lynnie
  • Comment by Heather H. on 1/22/07 9:45 am
    Hey Webby, I just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about you!! I am glad to see that you are doing so well!! You are a great success story!! Hugs, Heather
  • Comment by Cira S. on 11/23/06 3:40 pm
    Congratulations on your surgery! Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.
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Hello, I live in the great southern Ca area, way down south.  I decided to look into wls because I want to be healthy.  I don't like sitting on the bench while my friends go out and do things so easily.  I hate that my feet hurt, that I can't find clothes that fit.. or that look really good.  I am tired of not doing something to improve my life.  So, after diet after diet... I decided it was time to look into this procedure after a friend had surgery.  It's been an amazing journey... and it isn't over yet.  Actually, it's just begun....

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I'mmmmmmmmm Baaaaaack
on August 3, 2008 11:16 am
                                       August 3, 2008

Ok Ok.. it's been awhile.. over a year to be frank... since I wrote here.  I am at a place now that I need to socialize with other wls people.  What have I been up to?  First of all I did get the position I wanted at the PD.  Be careful what you ask for.  I will not go into details but I do love the job.  It allows me to learn more, do more and I also get overtime once in awhile.  Sooo my weight is at a comfortable level.  I want to lose more but I haven't freaked that I am not.  I haven't gained and I have lost since... I am going back to school to learn building inspection.  I am hoping that this leads to another better paying position eventually.  I have been hanging out with my grandchildren and was thrilled when my first one came to visit this summer.  I missed him so much.  He is 10 and one of my joys.  I have 3 other joys as well.  Why have I stayed away so much from OH?   I don't think that I can answer that completely.  Maybe I just needed a break or wanted to learn my new self by experiencing different things in my life.  But I realize that I had this surgery, all who know me was supportative and they are always here with open arms.  Sooo I am posting and am back to keep experiencing the joys, sorrows and life of CA OHer's.  I have been reading posts just not answering. So for all my friends.. I have followed your posts and do know some of your journeys.  I just did not post a reply.  However, I am coming back to post.  For those who might bump into my profile please read it.  I had surgery 11/17/06 and have not had one problem since.  I am not saying I don't dump or get sick.  I haven't had major problems and each day is still a challenge to learn how to be healthy and happy.  I am still in my relationship and it is very good.  Things are going quite well.  Money was an issue at one time when I took the new job.  I had to demote in order to promote after a probation period.  My new boss is a friend of mine who now is just my supervisor.  You can't mix the two as I have found.  I have had to find my own way at work as there were problems getting my training.  I work mostly with women and all that have worked in a drama queen office can understand what I have been living through.  Thank god I have a saracastic attitude to get me through.  I hang out mostly with the guys, whom one the ladies don't like.  So that makes me out of the loop.. but I don't want to be in that loop.  My challenge is to keep a balance between the two groups without compremising my work and work partners.  But there are some people you need to keep away from.  I am still making web pages.  I have been doing well with that as I don't charge people the huge fees for making them.  But business is good.  I have a bird.  You will be seeing his pictures.  He is an african grey named Finney.  Yes he talks and it sometimes is very appropriate when he comes out and says something.  Anyway........... he is my lastest post and I hope it will be just one of many more...
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Ola From Las Vegas
on April 17, 2007 9:21 am
April 17, 2007


I am in Las Vegas right now with Ms C.  We are here on a convention for a whole week.  I went to the convention floor yesterday and looked at all the tecky toys for computers, servers and broadcasting.  If only I were rich... alas.. even the slot machines are not paying off.  The hotel we are staying in does not have loose slots.  So we go to Circus Circus and perhaps downtown tonight.  Since I only go to the convention floor once.. I am pretty much on my own all day.  I want to say that coming to Las Vegas this year, walking around and even doing simple things has been such a great and positive experience.  I am not tired, can stand for longer periods and food, I have to remind myself .. EAT.  I have been having a blast doing everything.  I even fit through the bus' isles without having to scoot sideways.  Now that is a first in a loooooooooong time.  I remember hitting people's arms, shoulders and trying to climb through the isles finding a seat.  Not no more!!  This surgery is amazing and it just makes you feel so much better...health wise and spiritually wise.  I am very happy about my progress.  Now .. if only I can get that job that I have been seeking.  I turned in my background packet before I came to Vegas.  It depends on if they accept my credit history... It is not good.  My employment record has been good.. sooooooooo... I am thinking it just depends on my credit.  If it is a no go... then ok.......I will continue to go to school, work towards retirement and head elsewhere....
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4 1/2 Months
on April 12, 2007 8:49 am
It has been 4 1/2 Months since surgery.  I am 3 sizes down and going on a 4th size.  I last weighed myself and was 192... I was 247 at surgery.  I have not had any problems except constipation and that is taken care of... thank god.  Nothing like being plugged up.  I have  had so many positive comments about my weight loss.  Yesterday a guy at work told me that I am looking so good.  Then he says.. .not that you looked bad before.  LOL.. I told him yes.. I looked bad before.  I feel great and have tons more energy.  

Tomorrow we are going to vegas for a week.  There is a convention we go to each year and I have been so excited about going.  This time I will not be as tired and have my feet hurting like I have had before.  I am looking forward to going.  It looks like two of my friends are finally having their surgeries... Heather and Tami B.  They have been waiting forever and then some.  Congrats to you two ladies.  You will terrific losers!  Right now all my clothes are falling off me.  I have a huge pair of pants that I still use for work in the yard.  But I will have to stop wearing them as I look like the guys with the baggy pants and them falling down.  This is not the image I wanted for myself. I interviewed for another job. I was told that I was first on the list and that I did an awesome job. I had interviewed for this job before and did not get selected. I have been selected but they are now doing my background. I have nothing in my background... no bad things to report. So it is looking like I will be working in another job soon. At least I hope. I have been doing the same job for 21 years now. When I began this journey my goal was to have surgery, lose weight and get healthy. I also wanted to get a new job. I did not think I could do it if I was overweight because of the stigma attached to being obese. It looks like I was right. I have set personal goals and feel like I can reach them. I have certain steps to climb and I have been obtaining them. If I can do it.. anyone can. My relationship is going really well. It has only gotten better and stronger. I am going to welcome my grandaughter in a few weeks. This will be my 4th grandchild and first granddaughter. How kewl is that? I love my grandsons.. but a granddaugher is going to be so different. I cant wait to welcome her to our family. So... things are going really well and no complications. I just have to remember to chew well and eat slow. I have no cravings and have to remind myself to eat and drink. You would not think that it is a big deal to remember but I get so busy at work. I drive around all day and my van is my office. I take my lunch with me and do not buy anything. No fast foods or junk. I am hoping that I get this other job because I will be in an office and working outside. The best of both worlds. Time will tell to see how much weight I can drop. The doc wants me in the 170s by June. I have a few more lbs to go and I know I can do that.  On another note... someone removed my music video on my site.. no more rocky horror pic music....  oh well let's go with this...

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Three Months Out
on March 4, 2007 3:37 pm
It's been a little over 3 months since my surgery.  I feel great and am losing at a good pace.  My weight is now 203.  I saw Dr Zorn on Friday and all my labs checked out good.  I now have to start calcium but that is a given.  My energy is very good.  Yes, there are times when I am very tired.  But most days I am doing very well and am more active.  I am running out of in between size clothing to wear.  My uniform fits me terribly but I will be using my other one soon.  This is just a small update.  I will update more this week.

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A New Year
on January 28, 2007 9:27 am
January 28 2007


It's a brand new year.  For me it is the time to see changes in myself.  I have lost over 30 lbs.  I don't own a scale so I can't say how much weight I have lost.  My energy is good.  Yes, I still get tired but that will go away with time.  These last few months have brought stresses to my life.  My time off was not as I expected.  My holidays was not as expected.  Life is different at home due to circumstances.  I can't write about them but I am hoping it doesn't affect me in my weight loss.  Ya know, sometimes I just want to be alone and not deal with all this.  I do have a place I can go to and hide.  Thank god.  I am losing so much weight that I am in between clothes.  I don't have the proper sizes and I don't want to go out and buy alot.  So I will hit some sales and buy a couple of things.  Shopping.... hummmm if I had the money I would love it.  But buying a couple of things at a time is ok and not to expensive.  My eating is good ... I can eat simple things still and have advanced to cooked veggies.  Each week brings new things to sample.  Not that I can eat much.  A domino size is my portions.   I was writing to a friend of mine.  I have noticed that people are treating me differently now then when I was heavier.  Funny how people perceive those who are MO.  I think this surgery changes you personally.  I am having a struggle with that.  Actually, I think I speak up more now and people don't like it.  I use to like to be in the back ground .... even my opinions... but now... I do speak up and people don't like that I do.  Such is life at home now. 
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There Comes A Time In One's Life When They Are Faced With Their Own Mortality...One day you suddenly see clearly what your path is and where it will lead you.  Following that path is the hard part... I have been dealing with getting approved for wls for over a year.  That is short in some people's journey and long in other people's quest.  I think my decision to finally do something about my weight is when I could no longer do the simple things that other people have no problem doing.  I mean tying one's shoe should be nothing.  For me it was such a struggle.  And this was only one thing that I could no longer do without struggling.  This is one disease that I can do something about.  I went to Positive Choice with kaiser and signed up for their classes.  I am now waiting for my surgery.  This journey can be tedious.  It can wear you down with all the hoops one must endure to get to the ultimate goal.  Remember... it can be accomplished.