The Past...
Mar 11, 2007
September 25, 2004 Pregnant again. Due in February. They could list pregnancy as a side effect of WLS! LOL! I am right at 234 pounds. So I really have been teetering back and forth with about 10-15 pounds... The good thing is that I am not at the 384 I started with. I am quite happy with my progress even though I didn't get down to a size 2... or even 12 okay 16 for that matter. The fact is I feel so much better than I even have before. I feel like I actually have a chance.
Feb 13, 2004 I miscarried. I am hearing a lot of "it wasn't meant to be", "something must have been wrong with it", "you didn't need another baby anyway", and so forth. It does not lessen the pain, nor does it make me feel better.
Feb 2, 2004 Well well well... pregnant again! That explains those extra pounds and desire to eat junk.
January 27, 2004 OH MY GAWD! I am 235. Bad things are happening... I am totally off track. Between school, work, the two boys and my unemployed husband I am going crazy. I am not dealing with it well.
November 22, 2003 I had the baby on my birthday 11/11! He weighed 6.32 pounds and is healthy. I am feeling great. I went to the Dr. a couple of days ago and weighed in at 232! I am so proud. I can get my 22w buttoned but they are not comfortable by any means, hopefully that will soon change. I'm slowly easing back into things. It's pretty hard though to find time for myself. Hubby is helping out some but it's hard as he doesn't do things the way I do. I find it easier sometimes to just do it myself. It's my stubborn side.
November 3, 2003 I am up to 248... this is terrible to me, I want to stay under 250... I worked so hard to get under 250... I was hoping to break 240. Anyway I am dialated to a 3, which I am told is common (with my first son I went 3 weeks at a 3 then had labor induced) things moved along rather quickly. I go again Monday and we'll see what happens, as far as being induced again- he had said the 17th, we may go sooner or later now- I totally don't understand. The baby is active at new times now, I hope he sleeps as well as my Matthew did (10p.m.-7a.m.). I am so anxious. I'll update agian next week.
October 27, 2003 I gained it all back! So I am back at 246! That's okay, there is a baby in there after all... Everything is going well. 36 weeks and counting...they still plan to induce on November 17th... I am very excited. Chris hasn't gotten any interviews or anyhting yet, so we're still hanging in there on that. It's going to be fine, everyone keeps telling me. We'll see. Not much I can do about it anyway, right??!!
October 20, 2003 I am now 242, I have lost 6 pounds in two weeks. All by lowering the carbs. It really does make a huge dent in things!! I feel pretty good about it. The baby is moving around quite a bit, heartbeat is strong and things are still on for November 17th. The Dr. said as time progresses things may change, but for now things look good. Chris is still looking for work, he spent last week w/ Matthew (we used our "free week"). Now we'll just have to continue to pray that he finds a job soon. Chris has decided to persue weight loss surgery. This pleases me, as I am so worried about his well being and his health.
October 6, 2003 I am 248 now, gained a pound. We decided to induce labor the week of November 17-21; I get to pick a date. So I'll be looking into that. My husband lost his job, which means possibly neither of us working for a period of time. My maternity leave is unpaid. So we'll be relying on his unemployment, or the good Lord to help us find him a job. He's really looking hard, sending resumes the whole bit. We'll see what happens. Right now my husband is attending some Microsoft certification classes. Hopefully that will help his resume enough to score something nice. I think we'll be okay, but I just can not help but worry some. I go back to the OB the 20th of October. Then my visits will increase to each week until the induce date. I am getting so nervous, laboring a baby is hard work, and I certainly don't look forward to the pain. I hope it goes as quickly (or quicker) than last time.
September 22, 2003 I am up to 247 now! I gained that pound back. I feel pretty good, I do have an icky cold, but it's been going around the office, I was bound to get it. I still am getting comments my face is looking thinner, and through my shoulders etc. It feels pretty good! I am hoping to break 200 pounds by Christmas. I really believe I can do it. The baby is due mid November. So I think it is possible, and safe. So I am going to quit making excuses and eat better. I have been having too many carbs. So I will post agin in two weeks when I go back.
September 8, 2003 I am down to 246 so I lost two more pounds. I suppose that is better than gaining two. I have to remember I have a baby growing inside of me. I am noticing that my body is shrinking, my arms and thighs have lots of flab in them and are getting smaller (extra skin maybe and not so much flab). But I am feeling better and better. I am excited to have only 11 weeks left of being pregnant. I enjoy the baby moving and being pregnant, and at the same time I want to start in really working on shaping my body for next summer. I can't wait to get back on track and lose some more weight. I go back to the Dr. on the 22nd, so we'll see how things are going then. I may or may not update.
August 18, 2003 Lost a little more down to 248. I am pretty excited. I had hoped I wouldn't gain too much. The baby is growing very well. I go for labs next time. I'll post then. I do have to do the gluclose testing and it scares me as it is 50g of sugar. I'll be dumping for sure. But it's for the baby. So my husband is going to stay home from work and "hold my hand" for the day. So far all is still well and in my third trimester.
July 14, 2003 I have gained a pound! I knew I would start to gain being I am pregnant. Now I am getting a little scared. It has been so nice to have been able to lose the weight that I have lost, but I worry will I lose it. My surgeon Dr. Gaskin assured me that my time is not up. I certainly hope not. We'll have to see how things continue to go. Hopefully well. I have been falling off so to speak as I have been eating (craving) carbs in the worst way. I am having a hard time with protein, and am told to do the best I can. That's what I am doing and it bought me a pound. I am going to be more concentrating on extra water, and more protein, but won't do anything to compromise my baby.
June 17, 2003 I went to the OB again today... I am at 252 so I only lost 3 pounds in a month... I am pregnant 4 months along so I guess it's not bad, but I can't help but be disappointed. I do want the best for my baby. I hope to get back on track, as I have really been eating a lot of carbs, I just crave them, perhaps for energy. Anyway that is all the info I have for now.
May 20, 2003 I went to the OB today I am now 255 so that's a total loss of about 130, as I started out at 384. I am feeling better, although protein is still hard to get in. I am flabby, very flabby in the gut, thighs and arms. I hate that! I do feel very lucky to be in smaller clothes, and I really can't wait until I have the baby... I want a tummy tuck, the works... More later...
April 22, 2003 Went to my first appt. with the OB, I am now 8 weeks pregnant. I weighed in at 266... so I am still losing. I feel okay. I am having my morning sickness in the afternoon, and protein is harder to tolerate. I still feel very blessed.
April 1, 2003 No foolin I am now 273 pounds, and I feel great. I just found out I am 5½ weeks pregnant! Yee Haw!
February 23, 2003 I thought I posted last month. I guess I didn't. I am now down 104lbs!! YEEEEA HAAAAWW!! It is beginning to slow way down. I am working out, walking, and drinking plenty of water. Eating is hard once in a while. Like most people one time I eat something I am fine, next time I am having a blow out. But all in all I am feeling success. I am a little depressed at times as I am now at 280, and thats more than some people start out... I just want this to be an overnight thing, and it's not. But I am totally relishing in what I have lost (no I am not looking for it either!), getting around is so much easier now.
December 25, 2002 A Merry Christmas it is!! I am down 87lbs since surgery!!! I am so happy!!! WOW! I have come so far, and just can't wait to see where I am in another 6 months from now. I can not say how lucky I have been, I really have done very well, no complications of magnitude. That's it for now...
December 8, 2002 down 75lbs! It's coming off slowly but surely. I have let carbs creep their way in, and am drinking diet soda. Perhaps I will try the whole back to the basics thing. I am feeling fantastic and plan to join the YMCA next week. I am doing the water aerobics, lots of folks at work say how wonderful they are, and a 54 year old woman I work with is toning quite well in the arms etc, so I thought I'd give it a chance~ classes start in January. I am so glad I did this. I can't express enough how happy I am to being doing so well.
October 28, 2002 Down 62lbs!!!! I am so happy to have lost this weight. Although I do get discouraged at times, the reality is I have never done so well. Dr. Gaskin has saved my life! I thank God everyday for giving me this tool.
September 23, 2002 Well I started out at 382 and I am at 339 now so I have lost 43lbs so far. I am not noticing a dramatic difference so to speak, but the jeans are getting looser and I am getting into clothes I have not worn in a while. I am somewhat disappointed that the fat is not coming off like candle wax, but I think I have done well so far. I am not walking as much as I should, but I am walking. I feel 100% better than I did in July. Taking the stairs is easier, and I have more energy.
August 19, 2002 I had surgery on July 18, 2002 and have lost a little more than 25lbs...Slow loser I guess...but I am pretty pleased. I am eating well. Finally getting used to things the "new" way. I can't complain at all. I feel pretty good physically. I do have occasional pain but people say it's normal. I certainly think this is a good thing I did for me. I go back to work tomorrow. I can't wait. I have been so frustrated with things here at home. It'll be nice to get out of the house, and maybe jumpstart the weight loss...who knows?
July 2, 2002 I went for my Pre-Op testing yesterday! Not a thing to worry about. I was so scared, and worried I was in the bathroom every ten minutes. But it was not bad at all. They drew some blood, sonogram of the abdomen and legs, chest X-Ray, and then I met the dietician, and spent two hours with Ruthie. Ruthie is the most awesome person ever. She'll be the respiratory therapist. She is so devoted, caring and perfect. I am so happy and all my fears are subsided for now. She answered all the questions I might have, and offered to answer any questions with my family. I meet again with Dr. Gaskin July 17th. My surgery is just a little more than two weeks away. I am so happy!
UPDATE: I finally have a date! July 18th! Yes! I am excited! I am so very happy. Nancy is going to call later to schedule my preop testing.
June 8, 2002 well my pre-op testing will be on the 1st of July. My surgery the 18th! I am so friggin excited! I am also scared. What's this wiping with a wooden spoon, and drinking some nasty fluid in a green bottle, a needle to the tummy...all of the horror stuff is coming up. But I am thinking of the end result...my health! My son having the life he deserves. He has to stay in so much because his mommy is so tired, and does not want to chase him!
Feb 13, 2004 I miscarried. I am hearing a lot of "it wasn't meant to be", "something must have been wrong with it", "you didn't need another baby anyway", and so forth. It does not lessen the pain, nor does it make me feel better.
Feb 2, 2004 Well well well... pregnant again! That explains those extra pounds and desire to eat junk.
January 27, 2004 OH MY GAWD! I am 235. Bad things are happening... I am totally off track. Between school, work, the two boys and my unemployed husband I am going crazy. I am not dealing with it well.
November 22, 2003 I had the baby on my birthday 11/11! He weighed 6.32 pounds and is healthy. I am feeling great. I went to the Dr. a couple of days ago and weighed in at 232! I am so proud. I can get my 22w buttoned but they are not comfortable by any means, hopefully that will soon change. I'm slowly easing back into things. It's pretty hard though to find time for myself. Hubby is helping out some but it's hard as he doesn't do things the way I do. I find it easier sometimes to just do it myself. It's my stubborn side.
November 3, 2003 I am up to 248... this is terrible to me, I want to stay under 250... I worked so hard to get under 250... I was hoping to break 240. Anyway I am dialated to a 3, which I am told is common (with my first son I went 3 weeks at a 3 then had labor induced) things moved along rather quickly. I go again Monday and we'll see what happens, as far as being induced again- he had said the 17th, we may go sooner or later now- I totally don't understand. The baby is active at new times now, I hope he sleeps as well as my Matthew did (10p.m.-7a.m.). I am so anxious. I'll update agian next week.
October 27, 2003 I gained it all back! So I am back at 246! That's okay, there is a baby in there after all... Everything is going well. 36 weeks and counting...they still plan to induce on November 17th... I am very excited. Chris hasn't gotten any interviews or anyhting yet, so we're still hanging in there on that. It's going to be fine, everyone keeps telling me. We'll see. Not much I can do about it anyway, right??!!
October 20, 2003 I am now 242, I have lost 6 pounds in two weeks. All by lowering the carbs. It really does make a huge dent in things!! I feel pretty good about it. The baby is moving around quite a bit, heartbeat is strong and things are still on for November 17th. The Dr. said as time progresses things may change, but for now things look good. Chris is still looking for work, he spent last week w/ Matthew (we used our "free week"). Now we'll just have to continue to pray that he finds a job soon. Chris has decided to persue weight loss surgery. This pleases me, as I am so worried about his well being and his health.
October 6, 2003 I am 248 now, gained a pound. We decided to induce labor the week of November 17-21; I get to pick a date. So I'll be looking into that. My husband lost his job, which means possibly neither of us working for a period of time. My maternity leave is unpaid. So we'll be relying on his unemployment, or the good Lord to help us find him a job. He's really looking hard, sending resumes the whole bit. We'll see what happens. Right now my husband is attending some Microsoft certification classes. Hopefully that will help his resume enough to score something nice. I think we'll be okay, but I just can not help but worry some. I go back to the OB the 20th of October. Then my visits will increase to each week until the induce date. I am getting so nervous, laboring a baby is hard work, and I certainly don't look forward to the pain. I hope it goes as quickly (or quicker) than last time.
September 22, 2003 I am up to 247 now! I gained that pound back. I feel pretty good, I do have an icky cold, but it's been going around the office, I was bound to get it. I still am getting comments my face is looking thinner, and through my shoulders etc. It feels pretty good! I am hoping to break 200 pounds by Christmas. I really believe I can do it. The baby is due mid November. So I think it is possible, and safe. So I am going to quit making excuses and eat better. I have been having too many carbs. So I will post agin in two weeks when I go back.
September 8, 2003 I am down to 246 so I lost two more pounds. I suppose that is better than gaining two. I have to remember I have a baby growing inside of me. I am noticing that my body is shrinking, my arms and thighs have lots of flab in them and are getting smaller (extra skin maybe and not so much flab). But I am feeling better and better. I am excited to have only 11 weeks left of being pregnant. I enjoy the baby moving and being pregnant, and at the same time I want to start in really working on shaping my body for next summer. I can't wait to get back on track and lose some more weight. I go back to the Dr. on the 22nd, so we'll see how things are going then. I may or may not update.
August 18, 2003 Lost a little more down to 248. I am pretty excited. I had hoped I wouldn't gain too much. The baby is growing very well. I go for labs next time. I'll post then. I do have to do the gluclose testing and it scares me as it is 50g of sugar. I'll be dumping for sure. But it's for the baby. So my husband is going to stay home from work and "hold my hand" for the day. So far all is still well and in my third trimester.
July 14, 2003 I have gained a pound! I knew I would start to gain being I am pregnant. Now I am getting a little scared. It has been so nice to have been able to lose the weight that I have lost, but I worry will I lose it. My surgeon Dr. Gaskin assured me that my time is not up. I certainly hope not. We'll have to see how things continue to go. Hopefully well. I have been falling off so to speak as I have been eating (craving) carbs in the worst way. I am having a hard time with protein, and am told to do the best I can. That's what I am doing and it bought me a pound. I am going to be more concentrating on extra water, and more protein, but won't do anything to compromise my baby.
June 17, 2003 I went to the OB again today... I am at 252 so I only lost 3 pounds in a month... I am pregnant 4 months along so I guess it's not bad, but I can't help but be disappointed. I do want the best for my baby. I hope to get back on track, as I have really been eating a lot of carbs, I just crave them, perhaps for energy. Anyway that is all the info I have for now.
May 20, 2003 I went to the OB today I am now 255 so that's a total loss of about 130, as I started out at 384. I am feeling better, although protein is still hard to get in. I am flabby, very flabby in the gut, thighs and arms. I hate that! I do feel very lucky to be in smaller clothes, and I really can't wait until I have the baby... I want a tummy tuck, the works... More later...
April 22, 2003 Went to my first appt. with the OB, I am now 8 weeks pregnant. I weighed in at 266... so I am still losing. I feel okay. I am having my morning sickness in the afternoon, and protein is harder to tolerate. I still feel very blessed.
April 1, 2003 No foolin I am now 273 pounds, and I feel great. I just found out I am 5½ weeks pregnant! Yee Haw!
February 23, 2003 I thought I posted last month. I guess I didn't. I am now down 104lbs!! YEEEEA HAAAAWW!! It is beginning to slow way down. I am working out, walking, and drinking plenty of water. Eating is hard once in a while. Like most people one time I eat something I am fine, next time I am having a blow out. But all in all I am feeling success. I am a little depressed at times as I am now at 280, and thats more than some people start out... I just want this to be an overnight thing, and it's not. But I am totally relishing in what I have lost (no I am not looking for it either!), getting around is so much easier now.
December 25, 2002 A Merry Christmas it is!! I am down 87lbs since surgery!!! I am so happy!!! WOW! I have come so far, and just can't wait to see where I am in another 6 months from now. I can not say how lucky I have been, I really have done very well, no complications of magnitude. That's it for now...
December 8, 2002 down 75lbs! It's coming off slowly but surely. I have let carbs creep their way in, and am drinking diet soda. Perhaps I will try the whole back to the basics thing. I am feeling fantastic and plan to join the YMCA next week. I am doing the water aerobics, lots of folks at work say how wonderful they are, and a 54 year old woman I work with is toning quite well in the arms etc, so I thought I'd give it a chance~ classes start in January. I am so glad I did this. I can't express enough how happy I am to being doing so well.
October 28, 2002 Down 62lbs!!!! I am so happy to have lost this weight. Although I do get discouraged at times, the reality is I have never done so well. Dr. Gaskin has saved my life! I thank God everyday for giving me this tool.
September 23, 2002 Well I started out at 382 and I am at 339 now so I have lost 43lbs so far. I am not noticing a dramatic difference so to speak, but the jeans are getting looser and I am getting into clothes I have not worn in a while. I am somewhat disappointed that the fat is not coming off like candle wax, but I think I have done well so far. I am not walking as much as I should, but I am walking. I feel 100% better than I did in July. Taking the stairs is easier, and I have more energy.
August 19, 2002 I had surgery on July 18, 2002 and have lost a little more than 25lbs...Slow loser I guess...but I am pretty pleased. I am eating well. Finally getting used to things the "new" way. I can't complain at all. I feel pretty good physically. I do have occasional pain but people say it's normal. I certainly think this is a good thing I did for me. I go back to work tomorrow. I can't wait. I have been so frustrated with things here at home. It'll be nice to get out of the house, and maybe jumpstart the weight loss...who knows?
July 2, 2002 I went for my Pre-Op testing yesterday! Not a thing to worry about. I was so scared, and worried I was in the bathroom every ten minutes. But it was not bad at all. They drew some blood, sonogram of the abdomen and legs, chest X-Ray, and then I met the dietician, and spent two hours with Ruthie. Ruthie is the most awesome person ever. She'll be the respiratory therapist. She is so devoted, caring and perfect. I am so happy and all my fears are subsided for now. She answered all the questions I might have, and offered to answer any questions with my family. I meet again with Dr. Gaskin July 17th. My surgery is just a little more than two weeks away. I am so happy!
UPDATE: I finally have a date! July 18th! Yes! I am excited! I am so very happy. Nancy is going to call later to schedule my preop testing.
June 8, 2002 well my pre-op testing will be on the 1st of July. My surgery the 18th! I am so friggin excited! I am also scared. What's this wiping with a wooden spoon, and drinking some nasty fluid in a green bottle, a needle to the tummy...all of the horror stuff is coming up. But I am thinking of the end result...my health! My son having the life he deserves. He has to stay in so much because his mommy is so tired, and does not want to chase him!
