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I'm almost 10 months out and finally hit onederland at 199 lbs. I have not seen this number for 13 years now. 👏 It has indeed been a journey. Good news I'm scheduled for a breast reduction March 8, 2013. I'm so excited. You remember me speaking about my mom. Well she's down to a whooping 170 lbs💁 She will be having her tummy tuck March 14, 2013. I'm happy for her as well. I'm expecting to get my tummy done April or May. I wanted to have both procedures done at the same time but had insurance discrepancies. YES my insurance is picking up the tab for my GIRLS 💃 My friends and I are flying over to Jamaica in July for the Sumfest so I'm trying to get right appearance wise. I'm so looking forward to this trip 🏢booked ✈ paid now all I need is a flatter tummy👙 then I'm I'm. Well that's all for now OH. 

I had surgery 4/2/12.  I must say my hospital stay was very good.  I didn't wake up in any pain. Not to say I didn't have gas because I did.  It was more in my back.  I asked for a heating pad and can you believe that they had none on the floor stated the mother baby unit has them on lock.  My nausea came with only two walks around the nurses station.  After that I have had no nausea or vomiting.  I did get a little discouraged because the scale showed only 6lbs lost over two weeks.  I know everybody is different but I began to question my surgery.  I also don't feel full below the breast bone like most other bariatric patients.  My fullness is more below like where I always feel full at.  I don't know if this is normal but I have my first appointment Thursday 4/19/12 so I will ask the doctor.  My mom made a joke and said the doctor just made some holes to make it look like he performed the surgery.  She is a total mess but I love her.  I called Dr. Kim nurse and he said everything should be fine as long as I'm not vomiting with nausea or fever.  I have not experienced none of that should I consider myself lucky.  To be honest although those things are not good to do but you feel if you're not doing it you may not be successful.  I'm trying to think positive and stay off the scale. I will start the gym tomorrow with just 30 minute cardio to start with.   Until next time OH have a good day. Muah

I haven't been on OH for quite some time because I had computer issues.  I just celebrated my birhday 3/17 my honey surprised me with a laptop.  Now I can really give you guys the scoop.  Well from the last post I have a date for surgery.  Drum roll........APRIL 2.  I'm now day 3 into my liquid diet.  I'm not so much as hungry but miss the joy of chewing food.  I'm doing good so far.  I have to lose 12 pounds.  I think I'm on the right track.  My pre-op appt is March 28, 2012.  I'm so excited.  Thanks to all that's been my support.  I actually have my fiber and shake waiting for me.  Later OH Fam.

Hello OH fam.  Well I'm getting much closer.  My H-Pylori test came back positive so I was placed on the 2 week antibiotics.  I see the cardiologist this Thursday.  I pray everything comes out ok and he sends over the clearance asap.  I'm hoping to have surgery the end of March.  We will see.  I'm still on my phase I diet.  I'm doing ok but these 12 pounds need to go before my surgery date.  I must say I have followed the diet to the "t".  It's just creeping off.Thanks to all for the motivation and comments.  I can't wait.  Oh yeah my psycologist appt went well.  I don't have to take any depression meds. LOL.  Until more info talk to you guys later.

Great news!!!  I'm APPROVED.  My file was faxed over to my insurance Thursday 2/9 and was approved Monday 2/13. That wwas really fast.  Well now I have to lose 12 lbs before my surgery date.  My appointment is scheduled for the psycologist this Saturday 2/25.  My doctor is only ask that I get a clearance from the cardiologist since I have high blood pressure.  This appointment is already scheduled for Thursday 3/1.  When I say I mean business I mean buuussinesss.  I just started my phase I diet of cutting my portions in half today.  I had a headache up until around 3pm but feel fine.  I know I'm able to stick to this because this is what I have been waiting for such a long time.  Hopefully I can get scheduled the end of March.  We will see.  I'm so excited.  Hooray to all the ones who have joined the loosers bench.  I will try to keep this updated as much as possible.

Hello OH fam.  I'm excited for everyone that's well on their way to join the loosers bench.  I will be having my 3rd and last month weight management with my PCP 11/17.  I have been dieting every Monday seems like it.  I do so good Monday through Wednesday because those are the days I'm at work and Thursday through Sunday is another story.  My friends call me the Monday girl. lol  Well I need to buckle down and get on the ball.  With all the holidays coming up it's torture.  I asked my doctor for appetite suppresants my last visit but unfortunately they no longer perscribe them.  It's hard to get through my first two weeks I just need a little boost.  I plan on incorporating more fish and greenery starting....... tomorrow.  As for my mom she's on her liquid diet and says it's hell.  I'm so proud of my mom because she has kicked cigs and cokes.  I'll keep you guys posted on her progress and mines.  I can't wait until I'm able to submit for approval to the insurance Jan 2012.  I told my mom  I'll be leaving a message on their phone Sunday so Monday when they get in I'm the first call return. lol  Until next time have a good day.

Well my appointment was this Thursday Oct. 6.  I arrived there at 2:05 pm and signed in.  Just when registration bust my bubble and said Mrs. Tobie your appointment was at 1 pm.  I swore the lady up and down "no it's at 2pm look come see my book".  Opened my planner and how goofy did I feel.  A fat 1pm sitting all pretty.  OMG  Well the office couldn't fit me in so therefore I rescheduled for next Thursday.  Everything happens for a reason needless to say I have not obeyed the doctor's directions.  Instead of me cutting back I have been eatiing any and everything.  I vow to start Monday eating healthier.  I may have to shock my body first.  Until then I will keep in touch.  Let me not forget to post my mom's progress.  She actually has done all her pertinent testing and had to sign up for a WLS group session for next Wednesday in Celebration FL with Dr. Kim.  I will be attending with her.  Have a good night OH fam.

Well I went September 1st for my first month weight management appointment.  Everything went well.  My PCP spoke to me how important it was to learn how to diet and watch calorie intake.  I must say I learned alot in such a limited time.  I'm so happy that my doctor counted this visit as my first month of weight mgmnt.  Two more months to go. I was told to keep a food journal so I will be starting that on Monday.  We'll see how this goes.  We renew our insurance in November and I'm hoping nothing changes for bariatric approval.  

On another note my mom received a phone call from the insurance coordinator stating she was approved.  She now has to set an appointment with the nurse for the surgeon consultation.  I will keep you posted on her process and progress. 

Well so ready to start this process to make me feel like I'm working towards something. I called my coordinator for Dr. Kim's office and asked her what I could do between now and January to get the ball rolling. She told me to go ahead and schedule a 3 month weight management with my pcp. My first appointment is Sept. 1. My pcp already knows I'm looking into WLS so hopefully no disappointments. I've heard some pcp's decline their patients and refuse to write a referral letter. I hope I'm not in that category. I talked my mom into trying to go through the process again and she's due for Oct surgery if everything goes well with her insurance company. My mom does not have a page so I'll try and put a few words in for her and any accomplishments along the way. I told her I was jealous. I was just joking with her but actually happy. Wish we could do it together but I know her adrenaline in on high now. Well until I find out more info good night OH fam. Oh yeah by the way this website is so movitional to me. I love it.