Miss J M
10/11/05--HOLA!!! I am interested in the Lap Band. I hear that is not dangerous and there is a fast recovery. I also don't know if my insurance would cover this or not. If anyone has had this done, please tell me your experience. I moved from Los Angeles CA to Phoenix AZ and hear that Blackstone is one of the best doctors in the state! Thanks so much.
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10/13/05- -I called my insurance and they said they would cover the surgery but that I need the pre-determination letter from my Dr. submitted to my insurance. I have an appt. with my Dr. for Tuesday. I hope she gives this to me!!!
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10/20/05-- So I went to my Dr. two days ago and all she could do was RECOMMEND the surgurey. That's it! She is going to have me take some blood tests and stuff....that's it. I DID however go on the website of Dr. Blackstone (Scottsdale, AZ) and fill out the New Patient Package. I mailed it out yesterday. Also, I registered for the Educational Seminar with Dr. B for this Sunday! We'll see what happens now.
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10/24/2005--Okay so I'm a little freaked out because I saw the WLS MEMORIAL on this page and many have passed away from this. I pray for those and their families. ALSO, I missed my seminar this Sunday because I was SICK! UGH! BUT, just now I got a call from the Scottsdale Bariatrics Center and they got my paperwork! I called them back and left a message. We'll see what happens but I'm still very scared about this after reading about complications and stuff....
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10/27/2005--So I got another appt. set up for the seminar. It will be November 4th. The lady on the phone told me that this is pretty much the first step...we'll see what happens. Still very very very scared and nervous. I'm only 24 and feel that if anything happened to me from complications, I would have missed out on many things that I could have done overweight but it's a risk I have to take. God bless.
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11/07/2005-- I went to the seminar with Dr. Blackstone yesterday and it was cool. I am actually thinking of having the RNY done now. Her staff will contact me this week so wish me luck everyone. Oh yeah, we got a puppy and she is soooo gorgeous, I lover her to death. She fits in my shoes, that's how tiny she is. Kay everyone, gotta go!
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11/10/2005-- I am soooo excited and nervous. I will be taking my psych evaluation test tomorrow and I will meet with my surgeon, the nutritionist and the insurance rep! WOW! They say it will take about 5 hours or so...nice!
Hey everyone, it's been a few hours and I just went through a scare! I got a NUMB feeling in my arm and today it was tingling. I got on the message board and asked members here if they know what it could be and they all said to go to my Dr. or ER. I went and I'm okay so thanks sooo much everyone for your prayers and thoughts. I love you guys, seriously. --Okay my profile kinda sucks and I can't wait until it gets "Upgraded" or whatever, hahahah
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11/15/2005-Tuesday
First off I'd like to take a minute to say that Jessica O was a strong, young and BRAVE woman and she will be missed. Rest in pease Jessica.
Okay so on Friday I went to take the test and MAN I wanted to pull my hair out! It was NOT 500 questions but more like 750+!!! UGH!!! I felt dizzy because some of those questions were repeated like 6 times heheheh. So now I have to go back in next week for my results, to meet Dr. Blackstone, the nutritionist and to pay $368! YAY! I am soooo sick right now. This weekend was crappy because I got a bad cold but I'll get over it. HUGS!
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FRIDAY 11/18/2005
Yesterday was my brother's B-Day. YAY! Okay so anyway, guess what??? About 3 years ago while at work, I had a strange feeling. I felt that numb and then I felt as if I were asleep. I started to hear echoes instead of real voices and I felt that I was like floating away. I thought I was going to pass out so I panicked. My heart then started racing and I could not focus. After about 10 minutes, everything was back to normal. My doctors found NOTHING wrong with me. This week, I have had this happen THREE TIMES!!! Just now at work. I have my appt. with the neurologist but I looked up panic and anxiety attacks and EVERY SYMPTOM is what I felt. I guess that's what it is. I hope it's not cerebral or cardio (not enough blood flow to the brain and all of that) but we will see. I'd rather this be anxiety. It was pretty darn scary though. It really feels like you are gonna pass out or die. ANYWAY, I'll be in LA all of next week so I won't update. Everyone, have a very happy TURKEY day!!!
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Monday 11/21/2005--
Okay so as of last month, I kinda cut down on my drinking. I don't drink that much but you know a cocktail here, a margarita there and so far I have been really good. Anyway, I cannot go to my surgeon appt. today (and to get my test results). I have to reschedule, boo hoo. I'm off to LA tomorrow, yay! I will miss you guys! OH also, I have to say that I have once again changed my mind and am thinking of getting the LAP BAND once more. I have thought and thought and finally, the LAP BAND it is. Wish me luck.
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Tuesday 11/29/2005--
I'm back from LA!!! Missed you guys! I feel sad because I miss everyone out there already. It was an awesome trip and I did lots of fun stuff (including a new tattoo, yay!). Oh well, back to work, back to reality! UGH!!!
So today I went to see the psychologist and we went over my results. Turns out I am a little depressed, have anxiety and ADHD which I already knew. No biggie, he is going to approve me for surgery, yay! (as long as I get on a mild medication ) By the way he is gorgeous, it was hard to concentrate and I'm talking aside from my ADD!!! Hehehehe
--(later) So I'm back from meeting with the dietician and the surgeon. They both are very nice. WOW I can't believe I am really doing this. It's very scary but I also can't wait to FINALLY start losing weight forever. I want to get into the 1's soooo bad. I am ready to say good bye to the 200's for good! So this is the basic info I got today:
NOW:
-I have to practice taking bites the size of a dime. YES a DIME!
-I have to go to a group support meeting
-I have to lose 11 lbs. (10% of my extra weight)
AFTER:
-I have to exercise 3-5 times a week no matter what
-I have to chew like a mo'fo' before I swallow.
-I have to ONLY eat 3 times a day (NO SNACKS AT ALL)
-I have to take DIME size bites ALWAYS
-NO soda EVER (which is okay with me, not a fan anymore)
-Protein before anything else
-Plenty of water (62 oz daily)
-Vitamins every day
I know I can do this. Wish me luck people cause I need your support!!!!!
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Tuesday 12/6/05--
Still waiting to hear about the approval. Anyway, as if anyone cares or is reading this but last night I kept having a re-occuring nightmare. I kept dreaming that it was the day of my surgery and that I could NOT make it to the hospital cause I was soooo scared. I kept dreaming this in different ways. I'd wake up, go back to sleep and dream about the surgery again!!! Finally I made it to the hospital with fear and woke up, late for work!!! I can't chicken out, no way!!! Please pray for me and for my fear of hospitals, blood and needles to go away. Thanks (I figure if at least ONE person is reading this, that will be good heheeh)
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12/21/2005--
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! Wow it has been a while. My insurance still has not received my docs because "they are not ready for the new year yet" and so I have to wait until the new year before they get submitted then I will still have to wait to hear back from them AHHHHHH, it's killing me!!!! At least it's nice that my surgery will be AFTER the Holidays and I can enjoy all the goodies and great food ONE LAST TIME! Yay!
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12/22/2005-
HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone. I'm off to LA tomorrow!!! I will be gone 4 days. I was out there last weekend too for our Holiday Party at the HIGHLANDS in Hollywood! It was awesome and I felt like a VIP heheheh. Still have not heard about insurance...still waiting. Can't wait till Jan. 1 2006! This year sucked for me, hope next year is awesome. RENEE YOU ROCK MY WORLD! I love the page!!!! Thanks soooo much!
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12/27/2005--
So Christmas came and went. I'm back from LA. I had a great trip (once again). I'm so glad this year is almost over...it was a bad, bad year for me and my family. Hope to GOD this next one will be much better. Anyway, still NOTHING from the insurance which sucks! My plans for New Years have changed a bit but it should still be fun! Hope everyone is ready for it wooo hooo! As of Jan 5th, I will get on medication for my "mental" issues hehehehe. This means I will STOP drinking for good! Oh well....big change #1. The changes have to keep coming! See ya
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JANUARY 9,2006- MONDAY
Wooo hoooo! A new year. Thank God 2005 is gone. It sucked for me. Anyway, great news...I got a letter or APPROVAL on Saturday. Oh yeah!!! That's awesome! I now have to call to see if I can get a date. Wish me luck people.
Okay so it's later same day and I'm upset. I called two people at the Dr.'s office and left messages and I emailed them as well. I did NOT hear back from them. If I can't get a hold of anyone tomorrow, I'm gonna go crazy!! This sucks!!!
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January 13, 2006-FRIDAY
Yup Friday the 13th, wow big deal, anyway, I still have NOT gotten a date. This sucks big time!!! So the woman that schedules the surgeries said that she needs proof that I saw a psychiatrist and am on meds. I called my Dr. but they made me go in to sign a release. I drove way out there to SIGN and then they said it would take a WEEK or so and the receptionist was VERY RUDE!!!!! I called her yesterday and she was still RUDE!!! Pisses me off! Anyway, I'm still waiting....
BUT, the good news is, I have started walking 1-2 miles a day, YAY!
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January 19,2006-Thursday
Okay so I am really very upset now. My "psychiatrist" finally sent the docs over to the surgeon but NOW, they want me to see my Dr. about "Good eating habits" and will NOT give me a date until then!! WTF?!?!?!?! I have been waiting for a damn surgery date for weeks now!! I'm approved and they keep bringing up these excuses! Yes I understand why they are doing it but it pisses me off!! Will update...OH OH OH, I am still walking 2 miles, 3 times a week and the prozac still has taken much of my hunger away. TODAY my co-worker asked if I was losing weight because we went out yesterday and she said I looked good. We emailed the pictures today from last night and she said, "wow look at your face? It looks like you have lost weight! You look good". That made my day!!
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January 27, 2006-Friday
So I went to the pyschiatrist again and he will fax the docs over to the surgeon so that I can HOPEFULLY get my date soon AHHHHHHH I am getting very impatient. My cousin got her surgery on Wednesday and everything went well. She is doing great and I'm glad I got to be there with her like every step of the way. I'm very excited and can't wait for my turn. I now have an ANGEL, yay! Trisha L...you are God sent! Thank you soooo much! So....on a more personal note: the guy I have been dating is a jack@$$ and I no longer talk to him....my family problems are now getting better and I feel great! I am still walking on the treadmill 3 times a week and eating a little better. I feel awesome!!! God is great! Oh yeah and I need glasses hehehe.
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JANUARY 31,2006- MONDAY
Today I was depressed all day. I even cried at work and felt like a dumb @$$. I have been awake since 3:45 AM and could not get someone from my past out of my head. I was NOT able to go back to sleep at all. ALL DAY this person haunted my thoughts and it was VERY VERY VERY depressing. I am feeling better but not too good. I still have not gotten my date. This is sooooo lame already! I hate this. Today is not a good day for me.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2006- Wednesday
So I still have NOT gotten a date. Now they tell me that they want me to do 4 or 5 sessions with the dietician/nutritionist before I do get a date. That's BS!!!! My cousin did not have to do any of this and we are going to the same Dr!!!!! I'm soooo mad but whatever, I have to get over it. I did not go to the gym the last few days because I was helping my cousin after her surgery. I'm going back today though. BOOO!!!!!
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FEBRUARY 6, 2006-Monday
I am soooo pissed off (excuse the language) but the Dr. at the SBC where I'm getting my surgery emailed me to let me know that he wants me to see a profesional for 6 SESSIONS now on behavior modification and good eating habits. I don't get it. I eat pretty good and I'm not an emotional eater!!! Now I am calling my Dr. "the profesional" to make an appointment and they have NOT returned my call....I've been trying for four days now!!!! AHHHHHHHH
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FEBRUARY 9,2006-Thursday
So my birthday on Tuesday was cool. I am a quarter century old, wow hahahah. I went to my new psychiatrist yesterday and I am FINALLY happy with this Dr. YAY! Now I just need to get the show on the road so that I can get my freakin date!!! Oh yeah and a more personal note:I'm excited cause my friends are coming in from LA this weekend to celebrate my B-day with me, YAY!!!! PARTY TIME hahahah.
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February 15, 2006-Tuesday
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!!!!! I have a date!! Finally I have a date!!! I will have surgery next month on March 28th!!!! I want to cry, laugh, jump up and down, cry more, I am sooooo excited and nervous and scared. Wish me luck everyone....I will need it. Thank God I have my date now. I have to calm down. I'll keep you posted. WOOO HOOOOO
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Thursday
MARCH 2, 2006
Hey there, it's been a while! So I went to my pre-op classes and will have my blood work done on Saturday. Turns out my EKG was "ABNORMAL" so I will have to go and get one done with a cardiologist. WOW that is soooo NOT cool. I'm sad now. Wish me luck. Oh I am still dating the same guy, things are getting better between us. We'll see how long that lasts. See ya.
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Monday
MARCH 6,2006
It's NORMAL!!! Yay, my EKG today was NORMAL and I had my chest X-ray too. I also had my bloodwork done and when they took out my blood I almost passed out! It was embarasing! Two nurses came to help me out and they made me lie down on the bed for about 15 minutes and I felt like throwing up so they brought a trash can and they had me smelling alcohol pads. It was not a pretty site but I expected that anyway. I feel great now!! I meet with Dr. Blackstone on Thursday, YAY!!!! 22 more days till surgery. I can't wait!!! Oh and it's 100% over with the "guy" I was dating. He's an idiot. Sorry.
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March 10,2006
FRIDAY
YAY YAY YAY!!!! I have lost 7 more pounds since I started my "journey" so it has been a total of 9 pounds! I did my echo thing and am pretty much done with my tests. I am 18 days away from surgery. YAY!!!!!!
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Monday
March 20, 2006
Wow just 8 more days! I am excited and scared at the same time. I went to LA this weekend and saw all my friends and most of my family. It was great! Wish me luck people! This is my last week at work for 3 weeks!!! Praise God that my day for surgery is near.
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MONDAY MARCH 27, 2006
**!!! Tomorrow is the day, tomorrow is the day!!! It was an awesome weekend. Friday I went dancing with friends. Saturday my friends and family had a HUGE BBQ for me and some came out from LA. It was fun. Also, I have to mention on a more personal not that this Saturday a HISTORIC event took place in LA. ...The biggest march/protest ever. Over 1 million (media said 500K) people took to the streets to protest again the INHUMAN prop HR4437! Today, students staged walk-outs all over the Los Angeles county (and some in TX). Glad to see people are using their freedom of speech in a positive way! Anyway, people I hope all goes well and I'll be writing on the "losing side" in a few days, God willing. God Bless.
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FRIDAY
March 31,2006
Well I am BANDED!!! I still can't believe it! This is how it went. On Monday I went to run some errands, do my taxes, went to the doctor cause I was getting a cold, then I went to buy that crappy magnesium stuff and finally got home and drank it (with a straw and really cold to TRY to make it better) hehehe. I didn't finish the entire bottle but let's just say it did it's job hehe. The next day I woke up, showered and we headed off to be at the hospital by 10 AM since surgery was at 12 noon. Well they were running late as usual and I didn't get into the pre-op room until about noon. They weighed me (oh I lost another pound so a total of -11 lbs. pre op, YAY), they asked me questions, put on my feet pump things, gave me a shot on the arm, some mouth wash then finally they got my IV started. It felt cold so they gave me a warm blanket to keep my arm covered. That was good cause I hate looking at needles and stuff. For an hour or so I just chilled and watched "The Incredibles" with my mom and cousin. I can't believe how calm I was. Finally the surgeon came in to say hi and then my anestheiologist came in and gave me the "good stuff" . RIGHT AWAY I felt it! I felt happy and drunk heheheh. It felt really cool and funny....I was laughing. They rolled me away and all I remember was that they rolled me into the OR and I looked over and saw a cute guy washing his hands. I hoped he wouldn't be in the room while they operated hehehe cause I was embarassed. I also remember them telling me to scoot onto the operating bed. I then asked them to "play some good music" because they had music on that I don't like. Their reply was "Is Jazz/blues good enough?" And I said "Ooooh yeah!". The anesthisiologist then looked down on me and smiled...next thing I know they are waking me up and I was in pain so they gave me an ice bag to put on my tummy. I could hear them talking about how my room was ready. I was in and out of consiousness. The next thing I remember is someone saying "Look who's here..." as they were rolling me into my room and I saw my mom and cousin. I don't remember much after that. The hospital stay was fine and I was pumping that morphine button like a kid with pez candy. That night though my IV stopped "working" and so they poked around to start another and they tried three times so now I am bruised. I felt sick that night also and felt like throwing up. They said my blood pressure went down but then I felt better. I got almost NO sleep. I walked every two hours. The next morning they took me down for the disgusting barium swallow and I did it like 6 times (gross). I finally got some ice chips. The lunch people skipped me so instead of having lunch at noon, they brought it to me at 3. (broth, jello and tea). All I had was like 3 cubes of jello and I was good. I drank water, got ready and went home! The pillow on the ride home helped. At home so far all I have done is walk a bit (and slow), try to sleep and watch TV. The pain meds help! hehehe. I was on liquids for 3 days after. My SOFT protein day started today and so I had about HALF an egg and put 2 spoonfulls of beans on my plate and I wanted to throw up, I was soooo full. I guess I'll be more careful at lunch/dinner. Thanks so much for the prayers everyone. I did it I did it I did it and I am glad I did!!!!
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Monday
APRIL 3, 2006
So it's been almost a week. I do notice that I can't eat that much. I also can't really eat too early since I am very tight in the mornings. I have been walking and just two nights ago was able to get about a 5 hour sleep which was awesome! This morning my port area hurt real bad so I took my pain meds and called the nurse. She said it was normal since the first few days I was on the "hospital narcotics" and now they are not so much in my body. I have my one week post op. visit tomorrow. Hope all is well. I regret NOTHING and am still happy I did this no matter how much my port hurts hehehehe and the sleep I can't get. See ya!
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Wednesday
APRIL 5, 2006
Just wanted to write about my ONE WEEK post op visit at the doctors. I lost 6 pounds since surgery!!! Oh I also gained 3.5 lbs at the hospital because of all the liquids so really I lost about 9 lbs this week!!!! YAY!!!! I am soooo happy for that. I still have lots of pain in my port area so that sucks!!! Oh I want that pain to go away!!!!!!!
Tuesday
APRIL 11,2006
Hello, so I finally bought a scale. I weighed myself and according to that, I have lost another 3 lbs but I only trust my doctors' 100%. If this were true though, that would mean that I am at -20lbs since I started my journey and at -9lbs post op (2 weeks). I love the band but think I need a fill because I'm starting to eat more than I did before.....I'm scared to gain my weight back. It's only been two weeks and already people are complimenting me!!! Even people who DO NOT know about the surgery! I can't wait for my 6th month bandiversay hehehe. See ya!!!
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Monday
APRIL 17, 2006
So....I am moving back to Los Angeles in 3 weeks. I have mixed feelings about it but I have been here for 1.5 years (in Arizona) and I love it but all of my family is in LA so I will go back. Wish me luck everyone please so that I know I made the right choice. I feel that I have eaten lots of food lately and have NOT lost anything. I want my fill really bad! See ya.
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THURSDAY
April 20,2006
So I feel NO RESTRICTION at all anymore! I have been eating ALMOST as much as I did pre-op. I called my doctor to move up my fill and got it changed from May 1st to April 26. It's only 5 days but I couldn't wait, plus I am moving back home to LA on the 30. Now I have to find a great doctor out in the San Fernando Valley area. Any suggestions? Can't wait to go home now, I'm excited but most excited that even though I feel I have gained back my weight, I am still at -7 lbs POST OP (3 weeks). Oh well, better than nothing right?
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Wednesday
APRIL 26,2006
Okay so I got my FIRST FILL today!!! It wasn't that bad. She couldn't find the port so it took longer and TWO sticks with the needle and TWO shots to numb but I got my 1cc. She said she would have put a little more in but since I am moving back to LA this weekend, she didn't want me to be too full so just to play it safe I only got 1cc. I already made an apointment for 4 weeks! YAY! Hope that second fill will be tighter heheheh. Thanks everyone. 4 more days in AZ, how sad. Oh yeah I lost one more pound since my last visit (my one week post op)
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Tuesday
MAY 9, 2006
Okay I feel nothing anymore. I need a fill ASAP. I stopped going to the gym but am going tomorrow and will continue. I have been busy with my move back to LA and all. It's been fun so far and I have been really busy. I'm going to AZ this weekend though for Mother's Day. I have BAD news. Turns out that in CA there are not really any doctors who accept my insurance for fills so I have to keep going to AZ for the rest of the year to save $300 each fill and will have to change my insurance next year....that sucks. Sorry If I have NOT kept in touch with my fellow bandsters including my ANGEL TRISH.....sooooo sorry, I will try again okay. Luv ya!!
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So I finally had my second fill yesterday. I weighed in at a loss of 3 pounds in the last month. NOT my goal of 5 per month but at least I didn't gain. I moved back to LA and things are getting back to normal. I hope this fill does the trick. I want to lose 4 pounds by July 1st and a total of 14 lbs by July 21st!!!!! My goal is to be at 225 by that day which is my God Mother's wedding. Well everything has been good. I have been going to the gym 3 times a week and trying to walk 25 minutes every day. I am happy with my loss of 20 pounds so far. (TOTAL pre and post op). People notice it already and I can't wait to lose another 20 lbs!!!!
Tuesday
JUNE 13,2006
Wow it's been a while but that's because nothing excited has happened. I think I am a 24 pound weight loss but I am stuck. I KNOW it's my fault because:
I have not exercised
I have not been drinking tons of water
I have been drinking lots of alcohol
I have not been eating healthy
Hmm then I wonder why I have not lost anything. I need motivation to get back in the game and I need a mini fill !!!!!
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THURSDAY
July 6, 2006
I am still STUCK. I joined Curves FINALLY but only have been going twice a week! I have started drinking more water and that's pretty much it. Yesterday I decided that I need to watch for my NO WATER 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after a meal. I have not been too careful about that. I also need to pick up the pace at Curves! And FINALLY I need to stop drinking! I have taken it down a notch though. I sometimes feel I need a TINY fill and other times I don't. I made an appointment for the first WEEK of NEXT month! We will see how that goes. Wish me luck, PLEASE.
And on a more personal note, a few weeks ago, I started dating a guy from Nigeria. He's really cool and sweet so we are getting to know each other. We'll see how that goes as well.
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WEDNESDAY
July 12,2006
Still at the same weight. It has been 1.5 months so it's the longest plateu ever! This sucks so bad. I started drinking my water and going to CURVES and nothing! I know I have to do MORE of my part still and watch what I eat more but I need a fill!!! I can't wait for a fill. I need to lose more weight ASAP heheh.
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FRIDAY
August 4, 2006
I GOT MY FILL Finally! It was such a bad plateu! I ONLY lost 1.5 lbs in 2 months!!! I got my fill at 4 pm last night and was not able to eat anything at all! I made myself some soup with noodles and on the first TINY bite, I felt pain and 20 minutes later I was throwing up. WOW!!! This morning I have been drinking water and even that, I feel a bit of discomfort while it's going down. I don't want an UNFIL though because I really need that scale to start moving again. Wish me luck everyone and please pray for me. Hugs!
Tuesday
AUGUST 29, 2006
So I got another fill. WHY you ask, since I got a fill only 26 days ago? Well, because that was an OVERFILL. That entire week I wasn't able to keep ANYTHING down. On that Friday, I was not able to keep water down. I had thrown up close to 50 times all week and had to go to the ER. I was dehydrated alright and was given lots of morphine, ativan and fluids (IV). They finally UNFILLED me to the point where I could eat like a "normal" person!!!! This is why I had a teeny tiny fill today. I LOST about 7 pounds in that week of HELL but only have gained 2 back so I am still down 5 pounds in 26 days. AWESOME indeed but for the price of feeling like I was going to die!!!! Still love my band though. LOVE IT. Pray for my cousin who will get her band done in Tijuana on Monday. God bless her and hope all goes well.
WEDNESDAY
October 5, 2006
I got a fill in Tijuana Mexico!!!! Dr. Huacuz (Daniel) is wonderful and very HOT!!! I was on liquids for about a week and it was tough again. I am very tight still and can't really eat real food but I'm not dehydrating or anything like last time. I am down about 7 pounds since!!!! It's been almost 2 weeks! I am very excited about this fill and hope that my scale will continue moving. What needs to get moving is my butt and start doing some workouts again. I have another job (part time) so that leaves me like no time really to work out but that' just an excuse I guess. I can start waking up at 4 AM again to get an hour daily but I prefer to sleep since I sleep late at nights. Okay just wanted to update. Can't wait to take pictures on Halloween to compare to last year and then hope to God I can take some NEXT year to compare again all three years!
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FRIDAY
January 5, 2007
Wow it's been a LONG time. I finally found out after many tests that my band was NOT slipped (Thank God) and I got a fill the day after Turkey Day. Since then I have been VERY restricted but I've been careful sticking to liquids when I'm tighter and eating more protein when I'm a bit more lose. It's been pretty good and I've lost about 10 pounds or so in 1.5 months. I'm doing good I think and feel good. Happy New Years' everyone!
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Tuesday
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Over a year has passed and I've fallen off the wagon hard! I've gained about 40 pounds back and have no fill. I've had no fill over a year. I hit rock bottom but today is the day I start my new life. I'm determined to get back on the wagon and lose what I need to lose. I will do this!!!!
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