Steph O.

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October 4, 2008 
Okay, so I am officially holding at 208...I have GOT to get off the ice cream train and get moving!!! Janelle where are you girl? I need that kick in the butt to get walking!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SO want to be in onederland (for the first time in about 17 years!!!!)
I am feeling pretty good though about being down 20 pounds since I first got pregnant. (Just wish I could see it!)
Everything else here is good. Baby Cade is growing like a weed!
I can't believe he's a month old now.
I better go finish the never ending laundry....
XOXOXO
Me

September 11, 2008

WOW! Has it been 6 months since I've been on here!?! Hard to believe!
My newest little member of the family is 11 days old! I will post pics here soon. Man is he sweet!
 I got through my whole pregnancy and lost and gained the same 5 pounds the whole time so overall, I gained Nothing! WOOHOO!
I was 229 when I delivered and I am 210 as of this morning (but I think I may be a bit dehydrated so I am thinking about 213) Still, only 15 pounds to One-derland!!!!! I cannot imagine ever actually being there. I think it was about 8th grade or so when I weighed that much (sad, I know...). My friend Kristy had her bypass and is doing wonderfully!! AND my friend Jenelle who had the sleeve is also kickin' hiney as well!
**Yay Girls!!**
Okay, Cade has decided he needs to eat now so I have to run.
XOXOXO
Steph

March 18, 2008
Well, I am 16 weeks pregnant now! 
*Woo Hoo!*
The little peanut stuck in there! I have an ultrasound scheduled for April 9th to see what the little bugger is. I am the only one who thinks boy...EVERYONE else thinks except my bf's hubby thinks it's a girl, so we'll see! (I am crossing my fingers for Pink, but will truly be happy with a healthy baby no matter what gender.)
I have not gained any weight according to the Dr. (I was 229 when I had my first appt. at 8 weeks.) then lost 4lbs. and gained 3 so, I was 228 yest.
I am hoping to keep it under 20 for the whole pg. so we'll see!?!? (Since I have 9 pound babies, I firgured that would leave me with about a 5lb. weight gain after placenta, bloating etc.)
I don't know much else. My kids and dh are well. I am feeling good. Can't wait for Summer and Garage Sale season here! lol
I am a Yard Sale Junkie!!
Hope everyone is well.
Blessings~
Steph

FEB. 1, 2008
Has is been 5 months?? WOW, so much can happen! Okay, are you sitting down? *I* am 2.5 months Pregnant!!  AAAAAAACCCCCKKKKK! (whew! thanks, had to get that out!). Yes, I am excited...Yes, I am scared...Yes, I am CRAZY....any more questions??
My current weight is 224 (recently got up to 229!! Uuugh)...I am hoping not to gain a bajillion pounds with this pregnancy (Hoping to stay around 30 or less) and to still someday get to my personal goal of 190-195. 35 pounds should be doable after losing 115!!!!!
I battle the sweet tooth, that and not working out are my 2 major downfalls. I am hoping after this first trimester is over, that I will be able to start walking. (I have had some spotting etc. so I am on light duty/pelvic rest). I have had three ultrasounds though and the little peanut has a heartbeat and looks good, so that is releiving. Walking was my New Years resolution. Just to walk. Not to lose weight neccessarily, but just to be healthier. I am sick of being winded after a flight of stairs. I need to gain some control back. I know I can, it is just a process.
Anyhow, not much else exciting around here. I will try to update more.
Blessings to all~
Steph

8-13-07
Well, I am still alive...that's something right!??!
It took alot longer to heal from the plastics than I had hoped. The one incision at my bikini line just refused to heal! After trips to the Dr. and some antibiotics it has FINALLY closed. Now, if I could just get some motivation to exercise and quit eating ice cream all would be well. I gained about 5-7 pounds and haven't had the will to get them off. I am currently 220.5 pounds. I SO wanted to be 195. I guess it is just sort of easy to get caught up in the "oh you look so good" etc. that you start to think "well, I must look better so I can stop now".
If someone could just email me and tell me to get back on the dam* wagon that would be appreciated.
Anyhoo~all has been well here. The kids are still growin g like weeds. My little girl got a major haircut this week and I wanted to cry! (But I promised if she stopped sucking her thumb I would let her buy/do anything!?!? lol). Summer is coming to a close and school will start again after Labor Day. I am hoping with both the kids in school all day that I will get the will to workout in the mornings etc.
Best Wishes to all~
Steph

Well, it is May...Woo Hoo! I am ready for Summertime! I am 10 weeks post op now and feeling 99% better. I just have one lil spot in my bikini line that is open still but at least it has quit draining. I can start working out again after is has been healed for 4 weeks. That will be good. My flabby arms and back fat are driving me to drink! (No, not literally). I posted some new pics of me last night. Man I hate having my picture taken! I am taking the kids today to have professional photos taken and am going to do one of the kids and I for Rick for Fathers Day. I am so nervous. I haven't ever had my pic taken with both my kidlets. They are 6 and 7!! I posted yesterday that I am *officially* in a size 14. I just can't believe it! Now don't get my wrong I don't think I am some hot  thin gorgeous thing, but from a 26/28 to a 14 really feels like Somethin'! I Really want that 20 more to get to my goal. We'll see, I am taking it one day at a time.
Blessings to all and strength to continue this journey~TTYS~Steph   May 18, 2007.

Well, let see. I am now 3 and a half weeks post op plastics. I am down 10 more pounds in the last 2 weeks for a total of 122 pounds lost.
I am healing well, ready to be 100% so I can start back at Curves again. Who ever thought I could miss exercise??!!??
I have been on the boards alot lately, not sure why...I guess since I can't clean the house or really "do" anything easily, I spend more time on the computer.
It has been quite controversial around here the last week or so. Lots of hurt feelings and people who just seem unable to realize that everyone has their own way of doing things and that what works for some, just may not for others. I think a general Respect for each other is just lacking a bit. I hope it doesn't scare newbies away!
I need to post a new pic, not one of me in my nightgown with no hair/makeup! (uugh) I can't believe I even posted that!! Anyhow, my sis had another fill last Sat. and is doing well. She said two women were in there to get unfills while she was there. The one going on and on about how she couldn't eat a certain item and was "going crazy". It amazes me that some people get this band and then don't want to work it. Ummm hello, some foods you just will not be able to get down. Period. Get over it! (sorry, for that little rant). Whew! Maybe I just need more compassion!?!? Anyhoo~I will go now. I have a raging headache and need to lay down. Blessings to all~ S.

Okay, day 10 post op plastics and I think I can write a bit now. Some of you may have seen, I updated pics in my profile...they're not great, but better than nothin' huh?! I found a "fat" pic and my weight was 335-my heaviest EVER. I was thinking 330 was until I found this pic and a scrpabook entry. Anyhoo~
I am doing well, my inscisions are good. The stitches can be taken out of my breasts and navel this Sat.
I still have MASSIVE fluid retention in my stomach. I can hear/feel it slosh when I move or adjust the garmet.
I had an *epiphany* this morning, hence the title "All by myself"...I did it!! and I did it Alone!! I had this surgery and I am going to be okay!! WOW does that feel good. 
I feel sort of like a side show act around here though, I told dh I was going to start charging admission to see me! lol
People have been so nice writing comments on my pics and saying I inspire them. That is just amazing to me. I never thought I would really be thinner. I was so skeptical and yet cautiously optimistic. I think it just now is sinking in. What a high!
I can't believe I went from a size 30/32 shirts and 26/28 pants to the 18's and now it looks like to the 14/16's within the next month. Un-Freakin-Believable!
I just want to say for now, please believe in yourself and keep at it. If I can do this, anyone can! Blessings~S.
PS. Dr. Soberanes & Dr. Rumbaut ROCK! lol

Well, I will write a big ole post when I feel up to it about my plastics, but what I can say now, is that I feel good and don't recognize myself in the mirror!! TTYS~Steph

Well, it's 2/28/07 and I leave in the morning for MX. I am getting excited now. Still some jitters, nervous about what I'll look like, how my recovery will go etc. but I have been praying ALOT and feel like the decisions I am making are good.
I have alot of support here at home. I am an open book about ALL of my surgeries and I think they are all excited for me too. Curious about how I will look etc. But only time will tell. I keep thinking one day at a time...
I hate to wish time away, but oh for it to just be 2 months from now!!
I will go now, keep fightin' the good fight!
Blessings~  Steph