LaChelle R.
5 years and counting my blessings!
Dec 30, 2012
It has been 5 years since I had my sugery......and I am still thankful for each and every day that I have been given since! I feel better now than I have in years, and I am truly happy with my body! Even if I haven't had PS yet, I am still happier than I was at 300 pounds! May the new year bring each and every single one of you as much joy and happiness as it possibly can!
WOW!!!! Almost 5 years gone by!!!
Dec 11, 2012
What can I say?!?!?! I haven't been on OH in several years, but it doesn't mean that I haven't thought about where I would be had it NOT been for OH. In just over 2 weeks, I will be 5 YEARS OUT from my surgery!!! 5 unbelievable years, filled with many ups and downs! Health wise, I am still doing fine! Only a few minor issues with ulcers, but other than that.....perfectly well! DH and I are now living in WV, after moving to PA from my last post! LOL The things we do, when we work in the industry that we are in!!! Our daughters are growing up to be beautiful and active young ladies, and I am still maintaining my weight! I am 161 pounds, and have been there for the majority of the past 2 years. My body didn't tolerate the move to Ohio very well, and I developed a very bad ulcer that put me in intensive care for almost a week. I weighted 127# the day I finally left the hospital.....and it took me almost 6 months to completely recover from that!
We moved to Erie, PA in Feb, 2010, to work for the same company we did in Ohio.....stayed there for 2 years, then moved to Ranson West Virginia to work for another company. We have been here a little over a year, and love it!
I still have not had PS, but that is ok. I don't have the extra $$$ or time to have it done right now, so I am satisfied with how my body looks. One day.....but not in any hurry to have it done!
I looked back at my before and after pictures, and it really makes me smile! I remember those first days and weeks right out of surgery, and I knew then and there, I would be able to get my life back!!! I did!
Keep plugging along, and always remember, only YOU are then one to completely control your future and your destiny! The outcome you have is the direct result of what YOU put into it!
God Bless, and Happy Holidays!
Holy Cow!!!
Oct 01, 2009
It's been almost a year since I have posted anything on my blog! Oh my! Anyway, I have moved to Mingo Junction Ohio, and I am excited about it too. The area is beautiful, and the people are friendly too! I can't wait to start my new job! That is the reason I have moved, and that my hubby has finally gotten a job as well. That always helps!
Tons of things to unpack and get put into place! Have a great day all!
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Tons of things to unpack and get put into place! Have a great day all!
Good morning!
Nov 01, 2008
Hello everyone. Hope you are all doing well. I haven't been on much lately. The month of October is always a busy month. What a relief when November actually gets here! It is all a good thing tho, because that just means I was able to get out and do so much more than I would have a year ago!
Now, to update me. I am now 138.......just one pound shy of 150# gone!!! What an amazing ride this has been. I feel better now than I ever have before. It is aweome! I wear size 9 in jeans, and small to medium t-shirts! I feel better now than ever before and that makes all the difference in the world!
Things are going well at home. My family is happy and safe, and that is what matters. Things aren't so great on the financial front, but with the times the way they are now, I am not the only one in this situation. Oh well, we live on.
I need to upload the pictures from my Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk last weekend. There were so many people out for the cause! What a wonderful goal to set! I walked 5K, and didn't hurt at all! I can't wait for the next one! Won't you join us?!?!
Hope everyone does well, and take care! Take life one day at a time, since that is the way God planned it!
Take care and God Bless!
Now, to update me. I am now 138.......just one pound shy of 150# gone!!! What an amazing ride this has been. I feel better now than I ever have before. It is aweome! I wear size 9 in jeans, and small to medium t-shirts! I feel better now than ever before and that makes all the difference in the world!
Things are going well at home. My family is happy and safe, and that is what matters. Things aren't so great on the financial front, but with the times the way they are now, I am not the only one in this situation. Oh well, we live on.
I need to upload the pictures from my Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk last weekend. There were so many people out for the cause! What a wonderful goal to set! I walked 5K, and didn't hurt at all! I can't wait for the next one! Won't you join us?!?!
Hope everyone does well, and take care! Take life one day at a time, since that is the way God planned it!
Take care and God Bless!
WOWS!!!
Oct 17, 2008
Hello everyone! It has been almost a month since I have posted anything on the blogging side! Sorry. Of course that is one of the things that happens after WLS........you get out and LIVE instead of being on the PC all day long! I love living life, and I know everyone that has ever had wls does too! Good luck to all that are thinking about it, or getting started on their way.
Just a quick update on me. I have lost 145 pounds total! More than what I weigh now!!! I am happier now than ever before with my choice to have wls! I have more energy and strength now than ever before! It was such a great success to me. My dr. is pleased as well, and has said that I am now ready for plastic surgery any time I want to have it. I will have to wait though, because of the financial situation. It will be better eventually, but for now, I will just have to deal with it.
My girls and I spend so much more time together now. I now have the strength and stamina to keep up with them, so that helps out alot!
Just wanted to say a quick hello, and good luck to all passing by on my page!
Just a quick update on me. I have lost 145 pounds total! More than what I weigh now!!! I am happier now than ever before with my choice to have wls! I have more energy and strength now than ever before! It was such a great success to me. My dr. is pleased as well, and has said that I am now ready for plastic surgery any time I want to have it. I will have to wait though, because of the financial situation. It will be better eventually, but for now, I will just have to deal with it.
My girls and I spend so much more time together now. I now have the strength and stamina to keep up with them, so that helps out alot!
Just wanted to say a quick hello, and good luck to all passing by on my page!
Hello!
Sep 21, 2008
Just popping in to say hello, and for a quick update. Things are getting better, and are more normal again. Work is busy, and very chaotic, but thats ok. It keeps me going. Jimmy is still working at Sonic, and hopefully will be getting another job in the next few weeks, when the new hotel and water park opens up. He really wants to have a better job, and I don't blame him either. Anything is better than nothing.
I am now wearing size 8s and 9s in jeans and work pants! I can't believe it!!! ME........in single digits!!!! Holy Cow! How amazing is that! Once I am ever financially able to have PS, then who knows what size I will be in! LOL
Hope everyone is doing well, and now it is time to run again! Just hang in there, I have!
I am now wearing size 8s and 9s in jeans and work pants! I can't believe it!!! ME........in single digits!!!! Holy Cow! How amazing is that! Once I am ever financially able to have PS, then who knows what size I will be in! LOL
Hope everyone is doing well, and now it is time to run again! Just hang in there, I have!
1 year ago.........
Sep 09, 2008
I weighed 276 pounds; I was very short-breathed; couldn't walk very far at all; I couldn't run after my daughters; I had no energy; I was depressed; and I hated myself.
One year ago the 11th of September changed my life tho. I went to my seminar with Dr. Shina, and my life changed right then and there. It was thru Dr. Shina that I found myself again. Hidden for so long in that fat body that I called myself........I am no longer hidden at all! It was at that very moment that I met with Dr. Shina and his staff at Nortons that changed my life forever! At only 8 months out from surgery, I am a totally new woman! I am so happy to have had my surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat if necessary. I really would!
As far as my progress, here is a sample of the changes.
I was wearing the clothes in the following sizes:
Tops-----4X
Pants----a very tight fitting size 28
Bra------48DD
Panties---Size 11
Shoes----Size 9 1/2 or 10 wide
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One year later, here are my sizes!
Tops------Mediums in regular clothes, and smalls in my work uniform tops.
Pants-----I wear a size 9 Juniors in Jeans!!
Bra------36 C
Panties----Size 8
Shoes----8 1/2 regular width
What a difference a year makes! I go back to the day that I met Dr. Shina, because that was the day that I started my process to become the new me! In the weeks before my actual surgery, Dr. Shina asked me to lose 25 pounds. I was fortunate enough, and had the strength and willpower to lose a total of 40 pounds! By the grace of God, and the love of my family and friends, and those supporting me on here as well, I have transformed into the woman I have always been, just hidden by many years of depression and fat! Thank God I have found myself again!
For those that are just browsing thru, and happen to run across my page, welcome. Please take time to read all you like! If you are considering WLS, are pre-op, or are even post-op............Good luck, and God Bless!
One year ago the 11th of September changed my life tho. I went to my seminar with Dr. Shina, and my life changed right then and there. It was thru Dr. Shina that I found myself again. Hidden for so long in that fat body that I called myself........I am no longer hidden at all! It was at that very moment that I met with Dr. Shina and his staff at Nortons that changed my life forever! At only 8 months out from surgery, I am a totally new woman! I am so happy to have had my surgery. I would do it again in a heartbeat if necessary. I really would!
As far as my progress, here is a sample of the changes.
I was wearing the clothes in the following sizes:
Tops-----4X
Pants----a very tight fitting size 28
Bra------48DD
Panties---Size 11
Shoes----Size 9 1/2 or 10 wide
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One year later, here are my sizes!
Tops------Mediums in regular clothes, and smalls in my work uniform tops.
Pants-----I wear a size 9 Juniors in Jeans!!
Bra------36 C
Panties----Size 8
Shoes----8 1/2 regular width
What a difference a year makes! I go back to the day that I met Dr. Shina, because that was the day that I started my process to become the new me! In the weeks before my actual surgery, Dr. Shina asked me to lose 25 pounds. I was fortunate enough, and had the strength and willpower to lose a total of 40 pounds! By the grace of God, and the love of my family and friends, and those supporting me on here as well, I have transformed into the woman I have always been, just hidden by many years of depression and fat! Thank God I have found myself again!
For those that are just browsing thru, and happen to run across my page, welcome. Please take time to read all you like! If you are considering WLS, are pre-op, or are even post-op............Good luck, and God Bless!
WOW!!! Almost 1 year!
Aug 19, 2008
It has been almost 1 year since I joined OH. I am so thankful for finding this site, and for meeting all the wonderful people on here! You all have been such blessings to me, and my journey! Thank you all for helping me make this possible, for without you, I am just me.
Good things are happening here, I am at 154 now. 6 pounds UNDRE Dr. Shina's goal, and only 4 pounds from my own personal goal! I can't believe this!!! It is so amazing! I am wearing size 10 in pants and jeans. I wear Medium shirts, and small work shirts! That just really blows my mind! I wear a SMALL?!?!?!?! Holy Hell! Just amazing!
Jimmy loves his new job. He is now officially a manager, so with that new title, comes a pay raise and benefits. Praise the Lord for that! My girls started school last week, and they love it! They both got the teachers that they wanted, so that makes it a lot better for them as well.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day! I will try to update more often now that I am trying to get back into a more NORMAL routine. I will try my best anyway!
Good things are happening here, I am at 154 now. 6 pounds UNDRE Dr. Shina's goal, and only 4 pounds from my own personal goal! I can't believe this!!! It is so amazing! I am wearing size 10 in pants and jeans. I wear Medium shirts, and small work shirts! That just really blows my mind! I wear a SMALL?!?!?!?! Holy Hell! Just amazing!
Jimmy loves his new job. He is now officially a manager, so with that new title, comes a pay raise and benefits. Praise the Lord for that! My girls started school last week, and they love it! They both got the teachers that they wanted, so that makes it a lot better for them as well.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day! I will try to update more often now that I am trying to get back into a more NORMAL routine. I will try my best anyway!
Two months gone..how about an update!
Jul 29, 2008
Well, things have really been happening in the past two months........some for the better, and some for the worse. On the home front, Jimmy and I have stayed together. It has been a rough time, but he is doing much better. We are on a new time-period in our life, and we are very happy too. We have been going thru everything, and getting it out in the open, so nothing is hidden. All in all, we are more like the old couple we used to be many years ago. Happy again! I am so much happier about this too, and I know he is too.
Jimmy also has finally found a job. Just yesterday, he was hired at our local Sonic resturaunt. He is going to be doing manager training, and eventually become a manager. He is so excited to be working again! That will help us out so much too. I had gone to swing shift just 3 weeks ago, but I haven't been able to get adjusted to the time, and now with him working nights, I will need to go back to day shift. I would much rather work days anyway, so keep your fingers crossed that I will be able to go. I certainly hope so.
As far as me personally........I have lost a total of 125 pounds! I went to my dr for my 6 month check up and I have reached his goal! Not a bad accomplishment, especially in 6 months! He was very pleased with how well I am doing. I am just on my vitamins, and thats it! I am getting plenty of protein in, and fluids too, so I am really feeling great! I am now in pants size 10 and 12, just depending on how they are made. Tops are size Med to Large. Talk about a difference in how I look! LOL My face is so thinner, and I look great! I don't have any sagging skin on my face or neck. I only have excess skin problems on my stomach, thighs, and arms. I am hoping to be able to have PS sometime next year. I have alot to save up for that, but eventually I will be able to do it. I will persevere.
Nothing else much going on. I am ready for the next chapter in my life.........my daughters starting school again. They will be back in school in two weeks, so that will give me time to get back to the gym and back on my work-out schedule. I have missed going to the gym. I really NEED to! LOL
Well, enough of my blogging and updates. Take care and I will try to update this more often! No promises, but I will try!
Jimmy also has finally found a job. Just yesterday, he was hired at our local Sonic resturaunt. He is going to be doing manager training, and eventually become a manager. He is so excited to be working again! That will help us out so much too. I had gone to swing shift just 3 weeks ago, but I haven't been able to get adjusted to the time, and now with him working nights, I will need to go back to day shift. I would much rather work days anyway, so keep your fingers crossed that I will be able to go. I certainly hope so.
As far as me personally........I have lost a total of 125 pounds! I went to my dr for my 6 month check up and I have reached his goal! Not a bad accomplishment, especially in 6 months! He was very pleased with how well I am doing. I am just on my vitamins, and thats it! I am getting plenty of protein in, and fluids too, so I am really feeling great! I am now in pants size 10 and 12, just depending on how they are made. Tops are size Med to Large. Talk about a difference in how I look! LOL My face is so thinner, and I look great! I don't have any sagging skin on my face or neck. I only have excess skin problems on my stomach, thighs, and arms. I am hoping to be able to have PS sometime next year. I have alot to save up for that, but eventually I will be able to do it. I will persevere.
Nothing else much going on. I am ready for the next chapter in my life.........my daughters starting school again. They will be back in school in two weeks, so that will give me time to get back to the gym and back on my work-out schedule. I have missed going to the gym. I really NEED to! LOL
Well, enough of my blogging and updates. Take care and I will try to update this more often! No promises, but I will try!
Where has the time gone?
May 22, 2008
Wow! It has been almost a whole month since I have blogged. Things have really been wild around here lately. Not in a good way either. The homefront has changed drasticly here in the past couple weeks. My DH of over 12 years, has decided that he wants a divorce. We have been talking it over, and have agreed to go to a counselor. I know he has been so depressed since he lost his job, and that has just made the situation worse. Also, with him being bipolar, and not on meds, that just compounded the situation. We are going to try to work it out, because we really do still love each other. The sad part of the whole thing is, when we went to the consultation for my wls, we were specifically told that over half of the people that have wls will wind up divorced within 3 years. We both said that wouldn't happen to us, because if we loved each other enough, nothing would come between us. Jimmy is just so jealous and depressed right now, and he sees it. He just doesn't like seeing anyone happy, and now that I am happier, he doesn't know how to handle it. He thought that he was the only one that could make me happy when I was fat, and that was all he needed to do. Now that I am skinny, I am happier with myself......I don't need anyone else to make me happy. I have found out that I can do it all on my own! It is going to be a long road to recovery...if we actually do make it there. Sometimes, a big part of me actually does want the divorce. Other times, I just want to shake some sence into him. I love him, and always will......no matter what road we do take. Just keep me in your prayers. I am going to need as many as I can get right now.
On the brighter side....I am down to 166 pounds!!!!! I am within 6 pounds of my doctors goal, and 16 pounds of my own personal goal!!! I can't believe how well I feel. It is just amazing the difference the time has made! I would still have wls over again without any second thoughts. It has been so worth it! I am wearing size 14 jeans and medium and large tops!!! That is the smallest I have been in over 25 years! WOW!!! It makes me speechless to think of the way I was just a few short months ago! I praise God every day for the tool that the wls gave me. I also pray that everyone else understands what a difference this has made in my life! It is wonderful. Thank you.
Have a wonderful day and weekend. It is Memorial Day weekend, so stay safe, and remember those that you loved, and are gone from this Earthly home. God Bless.
On the brighter side....I am down to 166 pounds!!!!! I am within 6 pounds of my doctors goal, and 16 pounds of my own personal goal!!! I can't believe how well I feel. It is just amazing the difference the time has made! I would still have wls over again without any second thoughts. It has been so worth it! I am wearing size 14 jeans and medium and large tops!!! That is the smallest I have been in over 25 years! WOW!!! It makes me speechless to think of the way I was just a few short months ago! I praise God every day for the tool that the wls gave me. I also pray that everyone else understands what a difference this has made in my life! It is wonderful. Thank you.
Have a wonderful day and weekend. It is Memorial Day weekend, so stay safe, and remember those that you loved, and are gone from this Earthly home. God Bless.
About Me
Erie, PA
Location
43.9
BMI
Surgery
12/27/2007
Surgery Date
Aug 23, 2007
Member Since
Before & After
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Uggh!
283lbs
