Carly *.
Turn of events!
Apr 14, 2007
Well how's this for a turn of events? I am now trying to put on about 10 lbs. How laughable! 15 months ago I weighed 274 lbs and now I weigh 127. I constantly hear how I need to gain weight, I look anorexic or sick from some of those around me. It almosts makes you feel not good enough! I was not good enough when everybody saw me as the fat chick! Now I'm "sickly looking" and that's not good enough. I did not have this surgery to please others, only to get healthy and to please myself. I wasted enough time in my "fat suit" and now I am free. But with the cost of still having to hear everyone's opinion on what I'm eating and how I look. I have some people shoving cake and candy my way saying "Eat before you shrivel up". I think I eat like a normal 15 month post op bypass patient. I probably could eat a little more and I try. But it's hard.
The emotional aspect of this surgery has been very trying for me. I try to keep an upbeat attitude about it for the most part, but with so many negative things being said to you, about you, it's stressing. I start to think maybe I do look bad. What if I have a distorted body image of myself like those that suffer from anorexia and bulemia?
Anyways! Enough rattling on about this craziness! Maybe Carly needs a shrink! I hope everyone is meeting their goals and setting realistic expectations for themselves. This surgery is a life altering thing. But I would not go back! Until next time......
The emotional aspect of this surgery has been very trying for me. I try to keep an upbeat attitude about it for the most part, but with so many negative things being said to you, about you, it's stressing. I start to think maybe I do look bad. What if I have a distorted body image of myself like those that suffer from anorexia and bulemia?
Anyways! Enough rattling on about this craziness! Maybe Carly needs a shrink! I hope everyone is meeting their goals and setting realistic expectations for themselves. This surgery is a life altering thing. But I would not go back! Until next time......
Post Op from Plastics!
Mar 21, 2007
Well I did it! I had a Tummy tuck and breast lift with augmentation on 3/8. It was kinda rough at first but the pain is gone now. I am just sore. The breast lift hurt worse than the tummy tuck. I was shocked by that. I am staying around 130 lbs. Right now I weigh 127. I am swollen from the tummy tuck and still have one drain, but other than that I am good. I am off all pain meds now so I am really happy about that. I don't like to depend on medication to make me feel like a human. I am so glad that I had WLS and have improved my health tremendously. I feel better, look better and most of all I'm healthy. Thank you Lord!
Getting ready for Disney!
Feb 17, 2007
Hi all! I've been so busy living life that I have not been on the boards in a while, or updated my profile. I currently weigh 131 lbs. I am 13 1/2 months post op. I actually need to quit losing. I never thought those words would ever come out of my mouth. I just got back from a business trip to Cincinnati. Man was it cold! Now that I have no fat on me, I thought I was gonna freeze to death. My family and I are going to Disney world next weekend. I have lots to do to get ready. I need to go buy some clothes for the warmer weather. I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and breast lift w/augmentation on March 8th. I am really excited yet nervous about the pain. In fact dread would be the best way to describe it! I'll have to post pics when I am done. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I hope to have a complication free surgery! Until next time.....
Plastic Surgery consultation
Jan 11, 2007
I had my plastic surgery consultation on 1/10/07. Exactly 1 year post WLS. I weigh 137 lbs and do not plan to lose anymore. The surgeon I went to is Harry Caulfield and he is great. When I can afford it I plan to have the tummy tuck and Breast lift w/implants first. Later I will do the thigh lift. I just have to work it in my budget. I have a trip to disney world planned in February. Wish I could cancel that trip and use that money towards my surgery but the kids really want to go and I don't want to be selfish.
A new year and a new me!
Jan 04, 2007
I know it's been a while since I posted. Been kind of busy. I weighed today and I weigh 137 lbs. That means I've lost 137 lbs. How weird is that. I've lost exactly the same amount of weight as I weigh now. I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon next week to discuss what he can do to help me with the skin. It's bad on my stomach, legs and arms. My breasts are bad also. Not looking forward to that cost. But looking forward to getting rid of the skin.
I hope everyone had a happy new year. I am looking forward to this new year with a new me. This time last year I weighed 274 lbs and was miserable. I was scared of the surgery and my life afterwards but determined for it to work. It's been a wild year for me and I hope that this year brings me health and happiness. Happy new year to you all.
I hope everyone had a happy new year. I am looking forward to this new year with a new me. This time last year I weighed 274 lbs and was miserable. I was scared of the surgery and my life afterwards but determined for it to work. It's been a wild year for me and I hope that this year brings me health and happiness. Happy new year to you all.
Having a hard time coping!
Nov 18, 2006
I don't know what it is but lately I've been obsessed with my weight. More now than ever. When I was discharged from the hospital on 10/25 I felt so small and frail. But I was still sick. I weigh a few pounds less now and I feel so FAT. I also feel ridiculous for feeling this way. How can I feel fat after losing 125 lbs. What is wrong with me? Should I see a shrink? Am I going completely mad? I remember when I was preop I felt like if I could just get under 200 lbs I would be happy. You can look back at my other posts and see that. Now I feel fat or deflated like a balloon.
I'm also getting really ticked off when people say to me "You don't need to lose anymore weight, you are getting too thin". I totally don't feel that way and if you go by the "Ideal" weight for a woman who is 5'6" I should be between 118 and 155 lbs. I think the ideal is around 135 lbs. So that leaves me with 14 more lbs to lose to be somewhere in the middle.
Anyways I didn't mean to get on here and have a pity party for myself. Here are the positives.
1. I'm alive!
2. I have a beautiful family
3. I have great friends
4. In weight I have lost a whole person
5. I have great doctors
Okay! Now I feel better. Sometimes I have to push that negative attitude aside and concentrate on the positives. I know if you are reading this you think I'm nutty! Well I am!
Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I'm also getting really ticked off when people say to me "You don't need to lose anymore weight, you are getting too thin". I totally don't feel that way and if you go by the "Ideal" weight for a woman who is 5'6" I should be between 118 and 155 lbs. I think the ideal is around 135 lbs. So that leaves me with 14 more lbs to lose to be somewhere in the middle.
Anyways I didn't mean to get on here and have a pity party for myself. Here are the positives.
1. I'm alive!
2. I have a beautiful family
3. I have great friends
4. In weight I have lost a whole person
5. I have great doctors
Okay! Now I feel better. Sometimes I have to push that negative attitude aside and concentrate on the positives. I know if you are reading this you think I'm nutty! Well I am!
Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
So busy living life!
Nov 13, 2006
I haven't posted here in what seems like forever! I have been so busy living life that I haven't had much time to get on here. I am still losing weight. Thank God! I am 10 1/2 months out and have lost 124 lbs. Yeah for me! When I really think about it, it seems so unreal. Like I am gonna wake up and be 274 lbs again and miserable. I don't want to ever see that girl again. Although from time to time when I look in the mirror I see her. I believe that's been the hardest thing for me to get used to. I didn't realize how much this transformation plays with your head and your heart.
I still struggle with the vitamins and the protein. The protein I have to get from shakes. If I don't do shakes I would never get enough from food. I joined the YMCA and was doing pretty good at working out until I had to have surgery in October. I had my gallbladder removed and an internal hernia repaired. During that surgery, my small bowel was perforated. So later that evening after being discharged I went back to the hospital and end up having an open surgery a couple days later and spent 8 days in the hospital. I am doing great though and everyday is better.
The kids are fighting so I'll have to post again later.
I still struggle with the vitamins and the protein. The protein I have to get from shakes. If I don't do shakes I would never get enough from food. I joined the YMCA and was doing pretty good at working out until I had to have surgery in October. I had my gallbladder removed and an internal hernia repaired. During that surgery, my small bowel was perforated. So later that evening after being discharged I went back to the hospital and end up having an open surgery a couple days later and spent 8 days in the hospital. I am doing great though and everyday is better.
The kids are fighting so I'll have to post again later.
About Me
CROUSE, NC
Location
21.0
BMI
Surgery
01/10/2006
Surgery Date
Apr 04, 2004
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