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  • Username: wildvine35
  • Location: Santee, CA, USA
  • Member Since: 5/18/2007
  • BMI: 54.8
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgeon: Eugene W. Rumsey M.D.
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Goals

My goal weight at this time is 150 lbs.

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Member Interests
  • Computers & Internet - I'm an ex AOL junkie...but I admit I'm on myspace a lot now. = )
  • Family & Friends - I have a 16 year old son who is a christian musician and two beautiful daughters
  • Pets - We have a land turtle named Speedy (he is pretty fast...for a turtle)
  • Walking - My mom and I walk around the lakes
  • Music - I love all kinds of music...christian, alternative, punk, rock, oldies...
  • Cooking & Baking - I love to cook and bbq with friends...a baker I am not.
  • Housework - Cleaning is what I do to release stress...I also clean when angry (watch out)
  • Swimming - I love the water...can't wait to finally look good in my swimsuit again!
  • Christianity - Very much a Christian!
  • Gardening - I love to plant things...but my thumb is not so green.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by MissCarol on 5/20/07 8:14 pm
    Hi Tabitha, I'm a friend of Becky and Jolene's and had my WLS 5/9/07. I just wanted to wish you the best and hope you have smooth sailing on your journey to having a healthier life. Carol
  • Comment by calgal on 5/20/07 7:33 pm
    hi, best wishes for a smooth surgery and a good recovery. see you soon on the losing side of life.... hugs, sally
  • Comment by VILLAGEJOLENE on 5/20/07 6:46 pm
    hi tabitha i am so proud of you you rock ! setting up your profile so quickly and i love the pictures! i am excited for you starting a new life tommorrow! god bless, your new friend jolene
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One week after surgery...
on May 28, 2007 1:13 pm
Ok it has been one whole week after my surgery. I got on the scale today and to my delight I am down to 302. That means I have lost 18 lbs in one week...2.5 lbs a day!!!!!!!

I still can't really tell looking at myself...but others that don't see me all the time have made comments. I feel really good. No real pain to speak of. I do get a little tired in the daytime and take short naps.

I have been following docs orders and go to see him on Wednesday morning. I have some great friends that have also had the surgery and they are bringing by a box of 1-2X clothes for me to shrink down into. = )

I think the more I do the not eating thing, the more I'm getting used to it. I made myself a little slushie with crystal light and ice in the blender and ate it with a spoon. It was a great little treat. On Wednesday I graduate to cream of wheat. Exciting huh? Sounds like I'm joking but I'm sure it will taste wonderful.

Ok, time to go,  the kids and I are going to the lakes today to ride the peddle boats. I believe the more exercise I get the speedier the weight will come off. 
Bye for now...

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Time to come clean...
on May 25, 2007 11:29 am

I know I have been on here a lot today, but it is keeping my mind off other things so here goes.
I have been avoiding this part for a while now. Telling my weight and stating my goals. It's been my secret for so very long. 
Now is the time to come clean. 
The first time I met with Doctor Rumsey I weighed 337 lbs. (I know OMGOSH!) I can hardly believe it myself. The day of my surgery I was down to 320. Still hard for me to type that number.
I got on my scale today (I know I said I wasn't going to LOL)
as of today I am 310.
I will be very happy to see that scale say something UNDER 300. It has been a very long time. And for the day it says something UNDER 200, I'm going to throw the biggest party ever!
As I read the profiles of my new friends here, I think I was the person weighing in the most on Monday. Funny thing is I don't feel as huge as it seems I am. LOL
I'm so very ready to put on some old jeans I have saved for years and years hoping one day I would fit into them again. I hear people who have had this procedure talk about how amazing it is to shop in normal sizes. But to be perfectly honest, if I could pull on a pair of my sz 14 jeans...I'll cry tears of joy. = )
Ok...time to walk...
Until I get bored again,
~Tabitha

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UGH...
on May 25, 2007 7:16 am

Toxins are escaping as we speak. Anyone have a breath mint??? (ewwwwww)

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Finally home from the hospital...
on May 24, 2007 3:46 pm
Over all this was a relatively painless experience. (minus the gas pains of course) I got to see the friends I met on Friday...and also met a few new ones as well. 
I am home and almost wishing I was back at the hospital so I can walk with my girls. I know, I know...after all that rushing to leave LOL
Well, I have taken two short walks since I've been here...and attempted to take my chewable vitamins, (way too early I think) my poor tummy feels like I've been to the hometown buffet. 
I forgot to get some phone numbers before I left...I hope those girls either find me on here or one of the others gets their #.
I didn't really have the chance to say goodbye, nobody was around when I was finally discharged. = (
But I know you guys will be home soon and we'll be able to talk then. 
Time to nap...
~Tab
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