Melissab1
I'm a 30 year old mom of 2 little boys, and would like to be around to enjoy my grandkids. I have been over weight since grade school.. I have been reading all the profiles and can't believe the success of so many people. I had my consult w/ Dr. Adolph 9/25/2003 @ BTC in Grovepoint. Now I'm waiting for the Ins to get approved.
10/20/2003. I'm still waiting to hear from the insurance, I sit hear everynight and read all the profiles. It makes me worry. Alot of the people get approved in 2 to 3 weeks. I hope thats me. My friend Kathy works in my doc's office, they sent a 5 year weight history to BTC. The letter was AWESOME!! I hope it helps get me approved.
10/21/2003. Today I called Med/Mutual and was told that my paperwork is w/ the review board. That makes me happy, at least I know someone is looking at it. It's so hard to sit hear and wait. If I can get this done it's going to change my life. I was looking at the before and after pictures on this wed site. God, I can't believe what this surgery can do for you. I have two little boys, one is 4 and the other is 13 months. I don't want to be the fat mom. I don't want my boys to be made fun of because I'm fat. That would break my heart. I want to be able to take my boys to the pool or to the park. I don't have alot to pick from when it comes to summer outfits. I send to much time in the house because it's to hot. I sware if I get this done I'll be a better mom. I'll take the boys everywhere, I wont have to hide because I'm fat or too hot. I'll be able to buy tank tops and a bathing suit. I work nights three days a week so I can stay home w/ my boys. My husband is very supportive of me, he loves me fat. But he'll be licking out of my hand when I'm skinny lol.. I find myself in a bad mood because of my weight. I take alot out on my husband. I've been married for 7 years but we have been together for 11. More later.
10/27/2003. Today I called my insurance, I was APPROVED this morning.... I cried and hugged my 4yr old son. He said mommy whats the matter? I said "mommy is crying happy tears". He gave me a kiss!! Then I called my husband and told him.. He said hunny why are you crying? I told him I was so happy I never thought this would happen.. I'm a skinny person in a fat suit. My husband told me that my life is about to change and if I'm ready for it.. I've been ready for this for a long time. I called BTC and told them, once they get the letter they will call me and set me up for the surgery. I'll go in for the winter a fat person and come out in the summer a skinny one. This is going to be alot of hard work and some pain. Bring it on!!!
11/2/2003. I called Med/Mutual to find out if they can fax me a copy of the approvel letter. They still have not tpyed it out. I think waiting for the letter is worse then waiting for the approval.. (yeah right) I want a surgery date already.
11/4/2003. Yesterday I rcvd my approval letter, instead of being happy I couldn't believe my eyes. In the letter it stated that my doctor wasn't listed in my network. Surprised, I called BTC Groveport to find out what was going on. I told them that when I called for the consult I asked if they took Med/Mutual? They told me yes. Come to find out that yes, they do take Med Mutual but their not listed in any network. Witch means, they would of done the surgery for me, but would have charged me what ever they wanted. Because their not in any network they don't have to give the provider discount. Thay never told me that!! On one hand I'm very upset. But on the other hand I'm thankful that Med/Mutual informed me of this. They saved me thousands of dollars, and many head acks. I feel I was kinda lead on by BTC Groveport. Nothing ever goes my way, I know this process was to easy.
So what I did was called BTC in Cleveland and I'm starting all over again. I have to so go a seminar on 11/6/03 then after that I'll get another consult. One thing I don't agree with is I have to give them $250.00 for a membership fee?? Membership fee what is that?? I was told it's for the hospital? WHAT!! I think it's another way to make money on obesy people.. It's like holding a cupcake over my head and saying give me $250.00 and you can eat this. Come on "membership fee" yeah right. I can't believe that I have an approval letter but no surgeon. Anohter thing that is making this a litter eaiser to swallow is at BTC of Cleveland I can get the lap done.
11/17/2003 Alot has gone on since the last update. I went to the consult w/ Dr. Sonpal and everything went will. I have to get the approval letter transfered into my new doc's name.. Who knows how long that will take. I just wanted to say THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE PROFILE PAGE!!! I LOVE IT.. You gals/guys are the best..
11/18/2003 I was thinking that I'll just wait to have the surgery until the new year. I really don't think that I want to do this over the holidays. My family and I really get into the holiday season. We have a decorating contest on our city and we go all out. My husband is out of control w/ the lights and decorations. We also attend a lot of partys and I don't want to miss out. I love this time of year. My brother came home from Iraq, he has been there for 8 months. He'll be home for 15 days and then he goes back. He is only 19 and only in the ARMY for 3 months before he was sent over there. We're all so proud of him!!! I'm still waiting for Diana from St. Vincent to call me back to set up the pre/opt testing. One thing that really sucks is that my total out of pocket costs for Med/Mutual is $2500.. If I was to have the surgery before the end of the year I would only have to pay about $900.00. What I think I'm going to do is change to the 100% plan so I don't have to pay anything. Something else I found out is that I can't have lap done because I have had 2 c-sections. That sucks!! But oh well, it's the same out come.. Well, I'll write more soon.
11/27/2003 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Well, I rcvd a call from Diane and I got a date. My new life will start on 1/9/2004. I can't believe that I only have a little over a month before the surgery. I can't wait to see how much weight I lose. My husband and I were talking tonight about who I should tell and who I shouldn't. I really don't want anyone to know. People have such an opinion on this matter. No one but me knows how I feel. I know some of my family will be supportive. But you always have the ones that talk shit behind your back. I have 2 little boys at home that I'm going to need help w/. I called my best friend in the world Kathy and she said she'll help me w/ the boys until I get better. My husband started a new job and he doesn't have the time to take a week off to stay home w/ me. He's going to take off the Friday of the surgery. Kathy told me she'll help out the following week. I'm going to take 3 weeks off work. I only work 3 days a week at night. I'm a CSR for an Auto Insurance company, I feel after 3 weeks I should be better. Talk more soon.
12/22/2003 Last week I went to PAT and learned alot. I also met some very nice people. I understand what I can do and what I can't do after surgery. I also got alot of info on what foods I can eat. Christmas is coming soon and I don't know if I'm going to tell the my family about this or not. My husband thinks I should, but I don't know. I haven't heard anything back from the hospital regarding my tests so I hope everything works out. I lost weight, my BMI is now a 37 and I weigh 244. I told myself now is not a good time to lose weight!! lol. I have 2 weeks and 4 days until my WLS. I can't believe that it's hear so fast. I think is's because of the holidays. I have so much going on I don't even think about it. More later!!
1/19/2004 WOW!!!! This has to be the hardest thing I have ever done. I'm 10 days post op and I have lost 17 lbs. I'm weak, I have no energy and I can't find anything to eat. The surgery went fine. The pain is alot different then my C-sections. It's 10 times worse. I sometimes say I can't believe I did this to myself. When I went into surgery I weighed myself at 244 today I'm at 227. I'll post more when I'm able. Take care!!
1/27/2004 Well I'm down to 221 lbs, thats 23 lbs in 21 days. I'm feeling much better but I'm not back to myself. It's been very hard. I have the boys all day and it's hard to keep up w/ them. I'm drinking all day but I'm not eating much. I don't ever feel hungry of full. I'm losing about 1 pound a day. Take care!!
2/15/2004 Okay today I weigh 214 I'm down 30lbs in 5 weeks. I can tell in my face and in my legs. It's been very hard for me. I really don't eat much and sometimes I gain weight?? I don't understand it.. I have a salad and I dumped from it? Sometimes I can eat it and sometimes I can't. I've been walking and that seems to be helping. I told my mom about the surgery and she was happy for me. I think the better I feel the more people I'll tell. More later.
2/23/2004. Well tonight is my first day back to work and I feel good. I'm now down to 211 and people are starting to notice. I ended up telling my family and they have been very supportive. Today I took a bite out of a Chili Cheese Burito and I think it's stuck. It's a really bad feeling. I've been working out but my weight loss has slowed down. I must be going throu a platue. More later.
03/02/2004 Today I'm down to 205 yeah for me!!! I went from a size 22/24 to a 18/20, but I know I have lost alot of inches. I still feel like I'm losing slowly. I made chicken for dinner after one bite I know I couldn't eat chicken anymore. It was stuck and I had to bring it back up the old fashion way. I really don't eat much, I try to eat but everthing I like has to many carbs. People are starting to ass questions at work. I really don't want some people to know. It's my business if I want to tell I will.
More later .
3/15/2004. Today I'm down to 201 lbs. I feel like the scale is moving again. We bought a new house and packed all weekend. Everything is going good w/ the wls. I'll update more in a week.Text would go here
3/24/2004. YEAH!!! I'm down to 198 lbs. I'm under 200 lbs for the frist time in 10 years. My size 20 pants are starting to get really lose. I feel better about myself. It's still hard to eat, I really can't eat much. It's not that I'm not hungry it's that after WLS there's not many choices. I really miss eating food, good food. That's why this works, even if I wanted to eat it my pouch won't let me. Most of the foods I like are to high in CARBS. I stay away from all the food I used to eat. I think my weight loss is good, I'm down 48lbs in 10 weeks.
03/29/2004 Hello!! This weekend I had to
go to a christing dinner. I went to the mall to get something to wear. I tried on a size 18/20 skirt and shirt and it was too BIG!! So I asked the lady to get me a 14/16 and it fit like a glove!! I can't believe that I can fit into a 14/16 in 11 weeks. I'm down 48lbs. When I came home and showed my husband the outfit he was floored. He told me that I looked AWESOME!! I really couldn't believe how good I looked. I wanted to look in every mirror I passed. I can't wait to see what the other 50lbs will look like.
My friend at work laughed at me because me pants (size 20) are way to big. I told her that I don't want to spend the money on clothes yet. I do really think I need to get some new pants.
04/05/2004 Today I'm at 195 lbs, size 14 pants and feel Great!! 49 lbs GONE!!!! I need to update my picture, I don't have that fat face anymore!! One more pound to lose and I'm half way to 100 lbs in 6 months. I have to make it!! I'm really happy w/ the way I look right now. I can't believe the inches I've lost. It's CRAZY!! I feel better about myself and it shows. My marriage is better and my attitude it better. This will help me in more ways then just health.
4/19/2004 This weekend I went to put on a pair of shorts and they fell off. My husband gave me $100.00 to go shopping. I went to Fashion Bug and for the 1st time I didn't shop on the PLUS side. It was amazing and uplifting. I'm wearing a size misses XL in shirts and a 14 in pants/shorts. I was in the dressing room and I couldn't believe what I was looking at. I have a waist!!! I felt good about the way I looked. I don't remember how long it's been since I felt this way. I still can't eat any meat, it hurts.
I started to play softball again and when I ran I felt all me loose skin flappen around. I hope the next 45 lbs taked care of that problem. I just started to eat bread in the morning. It seems to go down good for me..
4/28/2004 Well I'm down 61 pounds I weigh 183. I feel good and my husband tell me everyday that I look great. People at work/home tell me that I don't need to lose any more weight. They havn't seen me naked LOL!! My skin on my legs looks the worst. My hips and legs were my worst spots. I've been a good girl, I really don't eat much. I may get in 700 cal a day.. MAYBE!! I work out, drink my water and take my vit. I still can't eat any meat, and I havn't tried to eat sugar. 39 more to go and I would have lost ***********100 pounds********.
5/3/2004, Today I weigh 178 down 66 lbs. 35 more pounds to go!!!!!
The scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong. I'm going to get really hard on myself. I went to GNC today and got a MEGA protein drink. I'm going to get in at least 80 grams a day. I hope that helps the scale move. Also, my hair is falling out BIG TIME!! It's crazy. I got the Hair, Nails and skin vit from GNC also. I hope this helps.
Shits size, Large
Pants size, 14 (getting loose)
5/19/2004 I tasted my new protein drink and I like it. I mean they all taste like shit but this one has a lot of protein in it. I do have more energy, and that's a good thing. You really need to keep up the protein or you'll feel like shit. It's funny I moved into my new home and my neighbor had this surgery in Aug 03. She has lost 150 pounds. She looks great. Her name is Melissa also. It's nice to have someone to talk to about this surgery. She can give me all the pointers. My weight is at 175 so I did lose 2 more pounds, YEAH for me. That makes it 31 more pounds to go.
5/24/2004 IF ONE MORE PERSON TELLS ME THAT I'M TO SKINNY I'M GOING TO SCREAM!! Can't anyone just say something nice??? Too skinny, do they see me naked?? Why do WOMAN have to be jealous? Can't we just be nice? These woman at work drive me crazy, nothing nice to say. ANYWAYS, I'm down to 171 that's 73 pounds gone. I went shopping and I'm in a size 12 pants and a medium shirt. WOW, I haven't seen those sizes since I was 10 or 11. Everything is going okay, I feel much better due to the new protein shake. I REALLY have to get to the gym and turn this flab into muscle. I have a lot of lose skin on my legs. It looks really bad, it's wrinkley. I'm going to go tomorrow to join the rec center in Brunswick. My hair isn't falling out as bad, I hope I'm at the end of that.
6/7/2004 This has been a bad weekend for me. Monday I was in the hospital where they found kidney stones. The pain I was in wasn't from any stones, so I called my WLS doctor. I went to see him on Wednesday he found 3 ulsers?? I was in a ton of pain from those things. WOW they hurt!!! I'm glad thats over. I still don't know if I have kidney stones or not. The first hospital I went to didn't know what to do with me. You tell them about your WLS and they freak. Anyways I'm down to 167 and in a size 12, feeling good. I'm learning how to eat slower and chew, chew, chew my food better. I REALLY need to work out more. I'm really busy w/ the kids and new home. But, I going to start riding my bike at night w/ the boys go to sleep. My brother is home from the ARMY, he looks unreal. They sure will make a man out of you. Well, 23 more pounds to go.
6/14/2004 I hate working w/ woman. All they do is talk shit. The fat ones hate you because you were able to get the surgery, and the thin ones talk about you because they don't understand. Everytime I put something in my mouth someone says something. I didn't tell anyone about this surgery. But, when I got back people started talking. So, when someone asks me I tell the truth and now it's comming back on me. I thought I was doing the right thing. People just don't know how to be happy for someone. I'm a very stong person, but I'm not rude. But when people talk about my weight I get upset, it's my weakness. People just think they can say what ever they want to me and I should not say a word. Well, I'm sick of it and I will not be polite anymore. Anyways, I went to the mall w/ my husband and went into every store to look around. I was amazed at all the different clothes. I know it sounds dumb but Lane Bryant is the only store I ever shopped at. I didn't have a large choice in anything. I was having a great time. I really slowed down on my weight. My husband and I got bikes so we can ride w/ the kids for a family thing. I've been working out and feeling good. My skin looks bad on my legs but it's only been 5 months. I have to realize that it's not going to come off in one day.
Shirt size m
Pants size 12
6/23/2004 Yesterday I went on a 5 mile bike ride. I havn't done that in 10 years, I forgot how much fun it was. I lost 2 more pounds I'm at 162. Today was a fun day w/ the kids we were outside all day. I feel good but I can tell I feel hungrey more often. I really need to drink more of my protein shakes. I hope I keep losing, I have 18 more until I hit my goal 144.
7/5/2004 Yeah, I lost another 3 pounds. I'm now at 158 that's 86 pounds gone. I'm now in a size 10 pants and wearing a juinors shirt size M. I have a pair of juinor size 11/12 jeans on. What a feeling to wear cute little outfits. This weekend we went camping for the 4th of July. I havn't seen alot of these people since last year. They couldn't believe what they were seeing. People I have known for years were second gussing them selfs. It was funny, but it felt GREAT. I can say I really love the way I look and feel about myself. I'm so used to people looking at me because of my weight. I told my husband, now that I'm thinner, people are still looking at me. He said "Hunny their looking at you because your HOT"!!. I don't think you'll ever get used to the fact that, you look good. My self esteem is not there yet. When someone looks at me I feel like the fat girl again. When we were at the cook out I was making sure my plate wasn't full. Then I thought, I'm not fat no one is looking at what I'm eating. It was weird!! The compliments are AWESOME, it really helps me see me for who I am now. A thin, healthy, young, pretty mom and wife!! And that works for me.
7/26/2004. It's me, I lost 3 more pounds... YEAH, I'm at 155 that's now 89 pounds gone for good. At this point people are starting to tell me that I'm too thin. Too thin, I thought I would never hear those words. I feel great and I'm very happy with the way things are going in my life. I really don't need to lose anymore weight, I'm just watching what I eat and checking the scale to see if I have gained or lost. I'm one of those people that can eat sugar. I have noticed that I will dump if I eat junk. I don't eat any fast food or fried foods. I'm pretty good about being a good girl, but sometimes I have something I shouldn't. I'll NEVER go back to being 256 pounds, but it's not easy to not snack once in a while. My skin is starting to shrink, I have knees and my legs don't rub together anymore. I can't believe how thin I am, it's crazy. It's been almost 7 months and if I don't lose another pound I'll be happy. This has been the best 7 months of my life, I'm a better person since the WLS. I have so much energy that my husband gets tired watching me. I took my boys to the pool and felt great in my swim suit. I feel great about myself and thats worth more to me then anything. This WLS has changed my life and I hope if your reading this it has or will change yours. Love Ya!!
Pants - Mis 10, Juniors 11/12
Shirt - Mis Small/Med, Juniors Med/Large
8/12/2004 Well I can't believe that I'm now in a size 8. I have lost 94 pounds, I feel GREAT. I love the new me. I feel good and for the first time I bought a bra from Victoria Secret. I also went to Express and the girl helping me said "look at you, skinny girl". NEVER did I think I would ever hear that. It's amazing the why I feel about myself. My husbands friends are falling all over me, it's funny!! I turned 31 over the weekend. I had a BIG party for my family and friends.
09/03/2004 WOW I can't believe this ride I've been on since my weight loss. I love the new me!! Everywhere I go I blow people away with my weight loss I'm down 115 lbs. I just look so different, sometimes I can't believe the difference. This picture on the website is scary!! And I thought it was a good picture.. My e-mail at home isn't working so I can't get the new pictures in yet. I can't wait to get my new pictures posted. The change is unbelieveable, everyone has been so supportive and happy for me. I love the new me and I know I'll never go back to the 256 pound frame. This size 8 feels to good. My eating is the same, don't eat much. I do my best to get everything in. I just went to the doc and everything is great. I really need to start working out more. That's the key, I'll get back on track.. More later!!
10/6/2004 will my pictures are up and all I can say is WOW!!! Thank the lord for WLS. I'm about 138 pounds, that brings me to 118 pounds gone forever. I'm in a size 6 pants form a 22/24. I wear a small in shirts (small, what in the hell is that??)
My husband was in a accident this weekend so I'll be taking care of him. (fun, fun.)
10/25/2004 Hello everyone, my husband is still home from the accident. I'm doing good, still at 137 pounds, witch is fine by me.. Looking forward to taking my boys out for Holloween.
Pants 6, shirt S.
11/02/2004 Happy Election Day!! Holloween was fun w/ the boys, my husband and I dressed up and took them out.. They didn't last long, but that's okay we don't need to eat all that candy.. Well, I'm finding it hard to make the right choices these days. I need to realize what I'm doing to meself. My weight hasn't moved and I started walking again. I still can't eat pasta or rice, I don't do good w/ carbs. (thank god) The skirt that I'm wearing in this picture is too big. I need to send in an updated picture. More later
137 and loven it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/01/2004 Well Christmas is almost here. I've been busy w/ family and painting my house. Well the weight loss is unbelieveable, I'm still losing. I'm at 135 witch is getting too thin. (yeah, I can't believe that) I'm in a size 6 but ready for a 4. I'm 5'8 and I'm trying to stay around 137 - 140.. I have increased my carbs so I stop losing. Everyone says "are you eating", Yeah, but I have so much energy I don't sit down. No one is ever happy, I love the way I look. I think I'm doing fine. My sister is having a baby on Monday so that will be awesome. A baby is always a wonderful thing. It's even better when it's not yours, HAHA...
12/28/2004 well thank GOD x-mas is all over.. I can't wait to take the lights down and the for the snow to melt. I was a bad girl and eat what ever I wanted. I don't go crazy and eat junk food, but I did snack. I have been watching the scale and trying to find a happy middle. I stay between 135 and 138. If I hit 140 then I know I'll have to change my diet. My skin looks better but I really could use a lower body lift. My boobs were a 40DD now I'm maybe a 34c. I really need to buy a bra from Victoria Secret. My boobs and butt really need some help. At this point I don't fit into misses anymore. My jeans are a 4 long and my shirts are a juinors M.
Talk to you after the new year.
1/19/2005
******************HAPPY NEW YEAR**********************
Well this WSL has made me speechless, I'm now is a size 2. I never thought in my WILDEST dreams that I would EVER EVER be a size 2. I havn't lost any weight it's inches. I really have to say, I LOOK AWESOME!!! I NEVER said those words about myself before. Let me get my head out of my ass!!!
It's winter and I can feel it. I'm much more lazy and I wish I could get my ass outside and do something. My boys are running CRAZY in the house. I've rented every movie in the store for them. At my old house the mothers stayed home. There's no stay at home mom's around my new house. I moved into my house last April so I really need to get into gear and do the stuff I've been putting off. More later..
2/8/2005 Hello!!! Well I'm doing good,I still find myself making bad food decisions. My weight is still at 137 and I'm now in a size 2. At this point I'm sick of the "your too thin comments". I was at my sisters house and my cousion said "you need to eat a cheesburger, your a bone". This is the same cousion that told me 2 months ago that I needed to lose 20 more pounds. I don't even get a Hello Melissa, it's an automaic lame comment. I'm not still losing weight it's inches. I'm so sick of saying that to everyone. If I keep hearing this I'll get a complex. First it's your too fat, now I'm too thin. What ever!!! My dad says their jealous, I think if you don't have nothing to say
DON'T SAY IT.
Why do people think it's okay to talk to me like that. Your insulting me, HELLO!!! It's rude to tell someone that walks in a room that YOUR TOO THIN!!! No hello Melissa, how are you. What the hell is wrong w/ people. At this point I'm going to get a complex. I find myself eating what ever because I think it's okay. I think in my crazy mind I'm too thin, so it's okay. But, it's not. If I keep it up I'll weight 256 lbs again.
This weather is keeping me down, I can't go outside so I've been sitting around. I need to find something to do during the day except for watching TV. Talk to you soon.
3/23/2005 Hello, same old same old over here.. Today I bought my very first "push up" bra. That's funny to me, I never thought I'd have to buy one of them.. It fits great!! Well spring has sprang and I can't wait to see all the flowers I planted, bloom. Going to the gym at least 3 times a week, still making bad choices w/ food!! I'll NEVER learn... See-ya!!!
4/13/2005 I'M BAD!!! I can't stop eating skittles, I'm not kidding it's crazy. It's like I'll go to the store everyday and buy a bag. Everynight I tell myself to stop but I can't. What in the hell is a matter w/ me? I'm a size 2/4 and love the way I look. What am I doing to myself. I really need some help, maybe a support group. Everyday I find something bad to eat, I tell myself it's okay. I really need to stop or I'll blow this..
5/31/2005 Well I'm back. I'm doing better with the snacking.. I went up to a size 6 but now I'm back in my 4's. I still have trouble if I eat to fast. I can't eat Mcdonald's at all.. I really don't want to but when I'm out and about there's not many choices.. My boys are doing great, we're all happy summer is here. My skin looks like shit, I think I need to get a upper body lift..
7/18/2005 It's been a very hard 2 months. My dad went to the hospital w/ a stomach problem and ended up have cancer and passed way 6/20/2005. He was only 55 years old. I have 2 younger brothers 19 and 21. It's been very hard on all of us. My mom has known him since they were in high school. We had 1,000 people at the wake, the showing of love and support was amazing. He was a very soft spoken person, NEVER had a problem w/ anyone. Never put his two cents in, inless it was something he really felt strongly about. When he found out he was depressed and stopped eating. It hurt him to eat, he tried to keep a smile on his face but everytime I talked to him I hung up and cried. I can't believe he went that fast, such a great man lost to cancer.
I love you and miss you*******************.
7/21/2005 My family and myself are going on a vacation this week. We leave on Thursday and worn't be home until the next Saturday. My mom and sister and her family are also going. I hope my mom will be able to enjoy herself. My dad said before he died that he wished we was able to spend more time looking at the flowers and playing w/ his grandkids. I have learned that none of us know when our time is up. Everyday is really a gift and we should once in a while sit back and enjoy life. Don't take your spouse or family for granted. Tell people how you feel and make sure they know you love them.. Life can be over in a second, it's out of your hands.
Take care, Melissa
8/31/2005 WOWOWOWOWO this is so hard, I can EAT AND EAT AND EAT what ever I want and more.. I hope I don't blow this. I really have to watch what I eat. I'm not doing stupid things but I WANT to.. I fight with myself at the store. I do things now that I would have never done last year. With winter coming I really need to check myself. Melissa
12/26/2005 Happy Holidays,
It's been a while, everything is going great. Still at 140, ate whatever I wanted over the holidays. I do watch my portion size and make sure I'm not over doing it. But I'm not on of those who can't eat sugar. I think I'm doing okay, I wish sometimes I had more self control but doesn't everyone. I have been at 140 for over a year, I'll take t. I have a friend at work who had this done. She is also doing well. I
t's been 9 weeks and she's lost 50 lbs.
The WLS has been a life saver and I would do it again and again and again.. Take care Melissa
8/21/2006 Sorry it's been so long, everything is good.
I stay between 143 and 145. It's so hard to lose 2 pounds it's
funny. I really need plastic surgery now, my saddle bags and inner
thighs are saggy. It's going to cost big money but it's something I
really need to do. It's just the next step in this journy. I don't have
any complants, I watch what I eat and how much. I still can't eat
a large portion but I'm glad, I hope I can never eat that way again.
I'm greatful for the surgery and will never gain this weight back.
5/8 140/145 size 6 holding strong.
10/23/2006 Well it hasn't been a good month, I'm up to 149.5.
I was in a size 2 then a 4 now back in a 6. I can't stop with the
cookies and candy, the food isn't the problem it's the snacks.
I have no control over myself at all. I'm going to start working out
tonight so I have to lose 10 lbs before Christmas.
People want to see me fale and I know it, that should give me
every once of will power. I sware my body doesn't want to be thin,
it's fighting me left and right. I get depressed when I see all that
skin on my legs. I still don't see myself as I should, with all this
skin I can't grasp it. Maybe I need a support group, or go to weight
watchers. I need help and before I hit 160 or 170lbs, then it's to
late. It's hard to do, I see the scar and it's a reminder every day
or what I went through. I should know better, it's sad.
Melissa 251/149
4/19/2007 Hello everyone I'm still doing great!!!
I have good news I'm getting a TT and postier body lift on May 16 2007 and my insurance is paying for it... YEAH!
OH , my scare will be removed also.
7/25/2007
Well it's been 8 weeks and I back to work. I must say the TT was painful, but worth it.
Dr. Goldman took off 7LBS of skin. My stomach looks AWESOME. It's more then I could have expected. He also did a butt lift which helped with the saggy skin on my thighs. My butt looks much better. I would tell anyone to not just get the tummy tuck, get the butt lift also. It makes a BIG difference with your sattle bags, hips and butt.
I have lost 11 LBS and I'm back to 140 LBS. I'm in a size 6 loose. I'm sure I can get back into a 4 but I'm okay with a 6. I'll post some pictures soon.
Take care Melissa
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