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  • Username: zzroged
  • Location: Du, United Arab Emirates
  • Member Since: 2/11/2010
  • BMI: 25.1
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: VSG (03/09/10)
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reach a weight in the normal BMI range and have tons o' plastic surgery

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lose 125 lbs

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  • Comment by elledavis on 7/23/11 7:13 am
    Hi Deb, I just saw you info and I can relate to your story. I have had G-By pass and have lost 147 pds. Its funny the way some of my firends who have weight problems look at me now. They seem to be jealous. I get new clothes and not a word is mentioned that they like them, but when I was fat and bought something new a comment was made then. Good job on your success. Its funny that your living in Dubai, I have a son and daughter living in Dubai. I was wondering where you had your surgery and I see that you are having thigh and arm tuck and that is what I need to have. Its very expensive in Canada and I am wondering if your having this done in Dubai and what the cost is? Maybe when I come for vacation there I might check into it. It is really hard to find a good surgeon. O would love to see the before and after shots of what they do. I am a visual type of person. I am interested in how will the scars look. For me I don't heal the best and I would feel not so good if the scars are bad. I would love to stay in touch with you. I am very new to this sight. Actually today is the first time I am writing on it. I just got the news letter. Keep in touch with me. My email address is ellen_140@hotmail.co m. Good luck with your next surgery. Hope to talk to you soon.
  • Comment by KarrieMassotti on 3/8/10 4:43 pm
    Congrats on your new life. Praying for a fantastic, quick surgery and speedy and easy recovery.
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Back from the UK
on August 28, 2010 1:36 am
BREAKING NEWS : I lost weight on holiday !

Arrived back from the UK yesterday - after a rainfilled and cold camping holiday at my sisters Lake.  I had a fab time but did spent most of my time with 5 or 6 layers of clothes trying to keep or stay warm due to the huge difference to temperature.

Anyway, the journey was good - I flew Virgin economy and had plenty of room in my seat and to do up my seatbelt - I even managed to get the tray down with plenty of room to spare.  I ordered a diabetic meal and was served fish and veggies and had some fruit which was good.  Coming back I upgraded to Virgin premium economy as I had an overnight flight so there was even  more room in my seat.  I didn't have any food as I wasn't hungry, but did have a small glass of lightly sparkling wine (my first since surgery) and it was good and helped me to sleep. 

The steward felt sorry for me as I didn't want food (they didn't start serving dinner til 11.30 pm) so he kept me topped up with tomato juice which was my drink of choice !   I slept really well - managed to get about 4 hours quality sleep before landing and then went out for eggs benedict (without the bread) for breakfast with hubbie. 

Even though it's Ramadan here there are a few places which are discreetly open for non muslims - I'm kinda in a quandry about this - but as it's allowed to licenced eateries - I guess it's ok by me.

Holiday eating was not great - we were  camping so had limited storage for cold food - I did try to get my protein in each day but it was a struggle.  Also I did have a small pudding most days - including a slice of chocolate cake which was made for me - it's difficult to turn stuff down when someone has made the effort to make something for you.  Actually - though - it was good to be able to fit in with the family eating plans, make good choices where I could but not get too hung up when I couldn't - it made for a more relaxing holiday.

What bothered me was that eating pudding and cake gave me no restriction feeling at all - and I could see how easily it would be to fill up on sugary crap and gain weight - so I am going to take note of this for future - as I definately prefer not to make these choices a regular occurence - I prefer to keep them as treats.

So back in Dubai I'm back on plan, am going food shopping this afternoon bot get some good healthy choices back in the fridge as my hubbie has just about emptied the fridge whilst I was away.

Whilst I was away I went clothes shopping and bought some great sports gear for a fraction of the price I would pay in Dubai - some to fit now - but most in smaller sizes down to a UK 12 which I think is a US 10 - I haven't EVER worn this size of clothes !

I'm now the smallest sized adult female in my family which is odd - my sister is pleased for my loss but also looked a bit uncomfortable as I bought smaller clothes - my husbands mum said I had lost enough and should stop now - even though I want to lose about 50 lbs more yet.

My mum (who also had surgery but has now stopped losing - but still has lots more to go) said she is thinking about asking for the second part of surgery to get her intestines re-routed.  She has maintained a loss of about 80 lbs but is still not light enough for knee replacement surgery which was why she had the original VSG nearly 18 months ago.  She has allowed her really sweet tooth to take over and in between meals she eats lots of sweets and chocolates - I tried to have a talk to her about this - but frankly she wasn't interested in discussing the issue.  She eats lots of carbs, very few proteins and frankly is making really bad food choices - it's difficult to watch - but the only person who can change that is her and she's not ready to do it - not helped by the fact that my step dad seems to like her larger because she is more reliant on him for help.

I did little formal exercise whilst away but did keep active on the farm, did lots of walking and running for frisbees and also did some kite flying with the kids which was great and also some cycling - probably the most active I have ever been with them.

Anyway, I've now lost exactly 6 stone (86lbs) and am on track to have lost 100 lbs by the end of Oct which is my birthday - this month so far I've only lost 2lbs - but am sure I will lose more now I'm back to eating, drinking and exercising to my plan - I have RPM in the morning and may play squash this afternoon.

BYE for now !
Debbie
VSG & Gall Bladder removal 9th March 2010 - THIS IS MY YEAR !





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Packing for the UK
on August 15, 2010 10:18 am
Today I packed my suitcase ready for my trip to the UK tomorrow.  Now that I'm wearing smaller clothes there is much more room left in my suitcase for other stuff such as toiletries and treats for my family.  I can't believe how much smaller my clothes is - it's crazy !

Over the weekend I bought some new clothes to tide me over - UK size 16 (US 14) for T-Shirts and Trousers and a medium (UK 12-14) on some new trousers for the gym - ok they are a tiny bit snug but my L and XL are way too big now so needed to be replaced and I didn't want to buy L again and never again XL !

I've also gone down a shoe size so have donated a load of shoes and clothes to a women's labour camp in Abu Dhabi - where they will make all the difference to the african ladies - who apparently are the only nationality in Dubai in need of larger clothes !  It's a great cause - as the ladies here tend to send all of their money home to support their families back in Africa.

For the first holiday ever I have packed my exercise kit and am planning to do some exercise whilst away - maybe some jogging up and down the farm track and around the lake - plus I will probably be chasing sheep and piglets who seem to keep escaping !

So I'm leaving in the morning for 10 days in the UK - am camping at my sisters site which is beautiful but am not looking forward to it at the moment as the weather in the UK is COLD and WET !

Foodwise - I should be ok - as I will go shopping with my sister to get some food in - the main challenge is eating on the flight - have ordered a diabetic meal and will take some extra bits with me too.  I guess it will be nice not to weigh each day - albeit it always seems uncomfortable to me to do that as I like to make sure I keep on track.

Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to log on from time to time, - there is no electric at the site - or wifi - but am sure I will be able to hook up from time to time.

Will log on with progress on my return.

Debbie







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5 Months In - Down 82 lbs
on August 9, 2010 8:30 am
So today is my 5 month surgerversary and I am down to 217lbs which is a mighty reduction of 82lbs.  I really wanted 84lbs as this would have been 6 stone - but am happy with 217 as it's still a 10 lb loss this month.

So against my EWL targets I'm 94% of the 100% target and 108% of the 65% EWL targets.  Each month I get closer to the 100% EWL target by a little - so that's what I'm going to carry on aiming for which would take me to 155 lbs.

I am hoping to hit the ONERUNDERLAND in October - would be great to hit it by the 24th which is my birthday.

Am now wearing UK size 16 clothes which I think is a US 14 - but never too sure of the size differences.  I am looking much slimmer as I've begun to wear clothes which fits me ! and am going down roughly a size per month which is good - if not expensive !

Exercise wise - am working on the C25k programme, playing squash, doing pilates, working in the gym and also taking 1-2 RPM classes each week - not yet started body combat as the classes clash with pilates whilst the summer programme is on.

Food wise I am doing great - managing to have the odd treat (low fat, low sugar yogurt - though not sure what's left if they take that all out! ) as well as eating out quite often (and becoming the queen of take outs and leftovers!).  Dense protein is a max of 3 oz (100g) and am getting in at least 70+ g's of protein each day plus at least 3 litres of water.

I keep finding strange hard things in my body which I didn't know where there - bones ! - someone actually said they could see my shoulder bones today which was great, and another lady told me my face was "less chubby" - I'll take whatever compliments I can get !

Am flying to the UK next week for 10 days - will see my family and some friends which will be great - if not a challenge on the exercise front as I will be away from my classes.

All in all - I'm doing well - am far further ahead of where I expected to be - but expecting it to slow down from the 9-11lbs per week which I am currently averaging as time goes on.

I LOVE MY SLEEVE !!

Onwards and downwards !

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Pics : Day of Surgery & @ 5 months (217) 82lbs...
on August 9, 2010 8:22 am
IMG_1696-1.jpg 5 Months @ 217 lbs picture by zzroged
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Ramdan is approaching....
on August 7, 2010 6:48 am
So, it's only a few days now until Ramadan - depending on the sighting of the moon Ramadan in Dubai will be called on the 11th or 12th of this month and will last for approx 1 month.

Whilst lots of places in the world continue unchanged during Ramadan, here there are large changes, even for non muslims.  For instance - the majority of cafe's and restaurants will be closed until after sunset (approx 7.30pm) and we are unable to eat and drink in public until after sunset too. 

The eating part is fine, as I can manage this easily quite easily as generally I only eat at home anyway (unless out with hubby on the weekend) - but the drinking part will be a real challenge as I sip constantly during the day - particularly when I'm out and about - with the heat and humidity here it's the only way I can keep hydrated.

Whilst the above is a challenge for me, for the muslims here (and around the world) the challenges are much greater as they fast between sunrise and sunset - meaning no food and drink, or medicines - are to reach the stomach during this time.

I'm pretty sure that the public gyms also enforce the fasting principles too - so I'll have to move my exercise to the evenings or do things in the house as I find it almost impossible to hydrate myself enough to do exercise without a drink.

Have decided therefore to take a small break during Ramadan and fly to the UK and see my family for 10 days which will be good.  Haven't seen them since April and I've changed quite a lot in that time.

It's my monthly WI on the 9th - I so want to lose 2 more lbs which will take me to a 6 stone weight loss (84lbs) in 5 months as this is my next target.  If I get it, it will be FAB - if not then I'm pretty sure I'll reach it before I fly to the UK on the 16th Aug.

That's enough for now - will update on the 9th with stats, pics and updates on exercise and clothes.

Debbie






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