Alisha R.
Feb 25th, 2010
Feb 24, 2010
Ok so I officially hit the dreaded ''HEAD HUNGER". I hate how the mind works. Anyone that is reading this if you havent experienced it I hope that you dont! Its crazy. Usually I have to remind myself when to eat. I usually dont even feel hungry until I feel the stomach rumble. Lately its been very hard to think am I hungry or is it head hunger? Tricks the mind plays on you is a BITCH!!! 
Other then that my band is working for me but Im in need of a fill. I go back March 15th for my fill and group! I have to say the only thing that I cant complain about is that I have a wonderful group. My group leader Michelle, is amazing! She is a little bit older then me (which helps since Im a very young patient). She had RNY about 5 years ago. She told me her story when I was getting prep'd for surgery. I love the fact that she told me that she is going to keep me working. I remember her asking my why I am doing this.... Talk about emotions flying without my anxiety meds lol. I told her that my Dad had died after his 3rd heart attack at the ripe old age of 34. NO GOOD GENES IN MY FAMILY!
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Other then that my band is working for me but Im in need of a fill. I go back March 15th for my fill and group! I have to say the only thing that I cant complain about is that I have a wonderful group. My group leader Michelle, is amazing! She is a little bit older then me (which helps since Im a very young patient). She had RNY about 5 years ago. She told me her story when I was getting prep'd for surgery. I love the fact that she told me that she is going to keep me working. I remember her asking my why I am doing this.... Talk about emotions flying without my anxiety meds lol. I told her that my Dad had died after his 3rd heart attack at the ripe old age of 34. NO GOOD GENES IN MY FAMILY!
Feb 24th, 2010
Feb 23, 2010
Wow Im happy to say that ever since my surgery I havent had a lot of confidence but I have turned that around! Now I am very confident! 40lb pounds can really turn your life around. I feel like I could take on the world. I have been confident enough to get naked in front of a man and not worry about my surgery scars or my rolls that I still have. I cant believe that I feel this amazing! I always had a horrible self image ever since I can remember. Yet looking back at pictures I wasnt as fat as I thought. I always hated mirrors and pictures. Now the things that I once hated, I now love so much! I was the girl that would avoid pictures or stand in the back so you could only see my face. I was the one that wanted to go shopping, found something I loved, and then get pissed because I was a size 26/28 and they didnt have it or it was too tight. I alway felt that I was a skinny girl inside a fat suit. I just couldnt find the hidden zipper to reveal the girl beneath the fat.
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Feb 16th 2010
Feb 17, 2010
Wow my life has changed for the better. Im 2 months out of surgery. So far I am 37 lbs lighter and heathly as I can be. As of today I am 75-100 lbs away from my goal. I cant really set a firm goal. I cant believe that I am closer to my goal then I thought. I have more confidence that I have ever had before. Its so amazing to say that I can admit...''Nothing taste as good as skinny feels'' Now dont get me wrong Im not skinny yet. Im 275 but Its amazing to say how much of a boost in confidence you get just from losing and NOT gaining.
Before surgery it was so easy to gain weight and I had tried every diet that there was. Nothing worked! Im glad that I made the life-saving decision to save my life and turn it around. Im a young weight loss surgery patient but I have seen my mom lose weight and its slowly has been gained back and then some. I was tired of being the girl with the pretty face. I am excited to changed my life. With my family history, it was just a matter of time before I had a serious health issue. I lost my dad when I was 3 (he was 34). That was my dads 3rd heart attack. I had all his genes and look just like him. I needed to change my life and get healthy because I dont want to even up like my dad.
I have committed to myself that I am going to use this tool correctly. I have started planning my new life already. I am moving to St Augustine, Fl. Its 3 hours from my house now and this will be the first time moving out on my own. A big reason for moving is to stat a new life. Im becoming a new person everyday I wake up. I have found a job and Im excited to meet new people that I can start fresh with. Hopefully there will be new men in my life... As groups go; I go to support groups with Michelle and I have to say I love the group. I even have vowed that even with me moving 3 hours away I will still conitue to come to group since Im off on mondays and it gives me a chance to stay on track. I will probably find a support group in my new city too! You can never have enough support. Last night,I have talked with 2 ladies in group. They were a month from their surgery dates. It was delightful to see the joy in their faces when I could answer questions about pre op and post op. I cant wait to have more experiences like that. I cant believe that I have had my band 2 months it feels like longer then that. I dont feel any different that I had before my band....No nausea, No throwing up, No dumping at all! I have the full feeling that I have never experienced in my life. It feels like I am ''normal'' now. It feel like I should have been born with this band!
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Before surgery it was so easy to gain weight and I had tried every diet that there was. Nothing worked! Im glad that I made the life-saving decision to save my life and turn it around. Im a young weight loss surgery patient but I have seen my mom lose weight and its slowly has been gained back and then some. I was tired of being the girl with the pretty face. I am excited to changed my life. With my family history, it was just a matter of time before I had a serious health issue. I lost my dad when I was 3 (he was 34). That was my dads 3rd heart attack. I had all his genes and look just like him. I needed to change my life and get healthy because I dont want to even up like my dad.
I have committed to myself that I am going to use this tool correctly. I have started planning my new life already. I am moving to St Augustine, Fl. Its 3 hours from my house now and this will be the first time moving out on my own. A big reason for moving is to stat a new life. Im becoming a new person everyday I wake up. I have found a job and Im excited to meet new people that I can start fresh with. Hopefully there will be new men in my life... As groups go; I go to support groups with Michelle and I have to say I love the group. I even have vowed that even with me moving 3 hours away I will still conitue to come to group since Im off on mondays and it gives me a chance to stay on track. I will probably find a support group in my new city too! You can never have enough support. Last night,I have talked with 2 ladies in group. They were a month from their surgery dates. It was delightful to see the joy in their faces when I could answer questions about pre op and post op. I cant wait to have more experiences like that. I cant believe that I have had my band 2 months it feels like longer then that. I dont feel any different that I had before my band....No nausea, No throwing up, No dumping at all! I have the full feeling that I have never experienced in my life. It feels like I am ''normal'' now. It feel like I should have been born with this band!
Jan 15th 2010
Feb 17, 2010
Well Im about 2 weeks out and Im feeling Great!!! Im losing not gaining which my Dr. said might happen!!!
I have an appointment in 2 days for a check up to see how I am healing and the incisions look great! Im more hungry tho I guess that my swelling is reduced from the surgery! Ill keep everyone updated on how Im doing!
My New Years Resoultion is to be open about my surgery. I want to inform everyone that I can and answer anyone that has ever thought about weight loss surgery! I want to help the people that are scared. I was once trapped behind the weight that I held. It was my safety blanket...that was also trying to kill me at the same time! I want to help anyone I can. If I change one person's life by either giving information or answer questions or even showing someone the kindness that my drs office showed me. I vow that I will be open to anyone and everyone and not be ashamed to admitt that I had a problem and I did something that changed my life; to make my life a better one!
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I have an appointment in 2 days for a check up to see how I am healing and the incisions look great! Im more hungry tho I guess that my swelling is reduced from the surgery! Ill keep everyone updated on how Im doing!
My New Years Resoultion is to be open about my surgery. I want to inform everyone that I can and answer anyone that has ever thought about weight loss surgery! I want to help the people that are scared. I was once trapped behind the weight that I held. It was my safety blanket...that was also trying to kill me at the same time! I want to help anyone I can. If I change one person's life by either giving information or answer questions or even showing someone the kindness that my drs office showed me. I vow that I will be open to anyone and everyone and not be ashamed to admitt that I had a problem and I did something that changed my life; to make my life a better one!
About Me
Plant City, FL
Location
40.6
BMI
Surgery
12/22/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 31, 2009
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