Andrea W.
March 2011-Update
Mar 15, 2011
Wow I can't believe how long it has been since I have updated.
So much has happened in the years since surgery that I just can't remember to come on here as much anymore.
Mark and I together bought our first house along with our 6 kids. So things are a little crazy with that. My job takes alot of my time and I spend the rest sleeping or so it feels like.
I have been pretty successful keeping my weight maintained but that isn't from eating the greatest or exercising. I have fallen into this survival mode with coffee and nothing else. There is no time for exercising because I work 60 hours a week,6 days a week, and spend the rest of my time tending to our family, cleaning house and catching up on sleep.
Last week I had my panni removed by Dr. Nandagopal in Scarborough. He was great, he was pretty informed and he actually answered any additional questions I had by email. I loved how caring he seems to be especially with WLS patients, he seems to have a great respect for people that help themselves.
Anyways he did an amazing job and I am sure he went over and beyond what I expected. Many people are not happy with their outcomes but right now I couldn't be happier! I will post pictures as soon as I get around to it- gotta put on some pasties! LOL
Life is great right now, get myself all healed up and ready for vacation in August.
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So much has happened in the years since surgery that I just can't remember to come on here as much anymore.
Mark and I together bought our first house along with our 6 kids. So things are a little crazy with that. My job takes alot of my time and I spend the rest sleeping or so it feels like.
I have been pretty successful keeping my weight maintained but that isn't from eating the greatest or exercising. I have fallen into this survival mode with coffee and nothing else. There is no time for exercising because I work 60 hours a week,6 days a week, and spend the rest of my time tending to our family, cleaning house and catching up on sleep.
Last week I had my panni removed by Dr. Nandagopal in Scarborough. He was great, he was pretty informed and he actually answered any additional questions I had by email. I loved how caring he seems to be especially with WLS patients, he seems to have a great respect for people that help themselves.
Anyways he did an amazing job and I am sure he went over and beyond what I expected. Many people are not happy with their outcomes but right now I couldn't be happier! I will post pictures as soon as I get around to it- gotta put on some pasties! LOL
Life is great right now, get myself all healed up and ready for vacation in August.
Update July 2009
Jul 27, 2009
Wow, can't believe it has been almost a year since I wrote on here.
It has been a crazy year with the move and the separation and of course my one year anniversary with my hunny Mark L.
My weight has stayed the same so that is a good thing but my motivation up and left. I find myself slipping back into old habits again. The first year out from surgery was easy, now this is where the real work starts!
Together with Mark and our 6 kids we can do anything and we will.
I have considered looking into plastics but just can't afford that right now. So many people being approved for panni removals, i actually wonder if I would qualify??
Well maybe in another year or so.....
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It has been a crazy year with the move and the separation and of course my one year anniversary with my hunny Mark L.
My weight has stayed the same so that is a good thing but my motivation up and left. I find myself slipping back into old habits again. The first year out from surgery was easy, now this is where the real work starts!
Together with Mark and our 6 kids we can do anything and we will.
I have considered looking into plastics but just can't afford that right now. So many people being approved for panni removals, i actually wonder if I would qualify??
Well maybe in another year or so.....
Update August 2008
Aug 12, 2008
Well, where to begin?
It has been a little while since I posted anything and since I wrote here. I have been so busy with the move and our new lives that the time has just flown by!
I am currently below goal which is kinda neat as I sorta set a new one for me! I was happy at 140lbs but then I thought it would be neat to be able to say I lost half of me! SO that is what I did. My new goal is 129, I am at 134 right now so it shouldn't be too hard! I am not worried if I don't reach that number as I have already completed everything that I could have possibly dreamed of for this surgery!
I have lost 124lbs in less than 10 months so needless to say I couldn't be happier. I am healthier than I have ever been, I have more energy, and the most important part is I am finally happy with myself and my life!
So not only does this work for your outer image but definatley for your mind as well!
It has been a little while since I posted anything and since I wrote here. I have been so busy with the move and our new lives that the time has just flown by!
I am currently below goal which is kinda neat as I sorta set a new one for me! I was happy at 140lbs but then I thought it would be neat to be able to say I lost half of me! SO that is what I did. My new goal is 129, I am at 134 right now so it shouldn't be too hard! I am not worried if I don't reach that number as I have already completed everything that I could have possibly dreamed of for this surgery!
I have lost 124lbs in less than 10 months so needless to say I couldn't be happier. I am healthier than I have ever been, I have more energy, and the most important part is I am finally happy with myself and my life!
So not only does this work for your outer image but definatley for your mind as well!
UPDATE- June 23, 2008
Jun 22, 2008
Just a little update on me
I am pretty much at my goal, haven't lost anything in about a month which is great and I haven't gained either! I got to my goal weight of 140 once or twice but the scale doesn't seem to want to stay there! lol
As mentioned before alot has changed in my life for the better. I am healthier and more active then I have been in a long time.
I have found my true love on here and he sees me for the person I am now and for the same person I was back when I was heavier. He wants the same things in life that I want and need!
Mark L and I are together now and I couldn't be happier! We are moving in together to start our new lives. I am so in love with this guy!
So I just had my visit with Dr.Starr and everything went really well. He didn't recognize me which was my goal! lol
I think he was happy with my progress so far but I did get in shit for not taking my vitamins on a daily basis.
Mark came with me to my appt which was really awesome. Mark assured Dr.Starr that he would make me take them everyday!
Starr really enjoyed the idea of teamwork, me too!
So that is my little update,
I love you Mark and thank you for being there for me when I needed it!
I am pretty much at my goal, haven't lost anything in about a month which is great and I haven't gained either! I got to my goal weight of 140 once or twice but the scale doesn't seem to want to stay there! lol
As mentioned before alot has changed in my life for the better. I am healthier and more active then I have been in a long time.
I have found my true love on here and he sees me for the person I am now and for the same person I was back when I was heavier. He wants the same things in life that I want and need!
Mark L and I are together now and I couldn't be happier! We are moving in together to start our new lives. I am so in love with this guy!
So I just had my visit with Dr.Starr and everything went really well. He didn't recognize me which was my goal! lol
I think he was happy with my progress so far but I did get in shit for not taking my vitamins on a daily basis.
Mark came with me to my appt which was really awesome. Mark assured Dr.Starr that he would make me take them everyday!
Starr really enjoyed the idea of teamwork, me too!
So that is my little update,
I love you Mark and thank you for being there for me when I needed it!
UPDATE- June 1, 2008
Jun 01, 2008
Just a quick little update about me!
As of yesterday I reached my goal!
I am just over 7 months out and hit the 140lb mark! Starting weight was 258lbs and total loss was 118lbs!
Wow this has been such a journey and something that I will be eternally thankful for! I have met some really great friends along the way, some that have helped me and others that I have been able to help.
Some special shouts outs are needed, these people really helped me along the way! Tammy P my bestest angel and moderator for the Milton support group
, Joyce- one of the most supportive people I know
, Mark- an amazing friend that has made me realize that I need to smile more
, and Erin- helped me with my profile and provided tons of info
. And finally to my man- I love you and thank you for all the love and support you have shown me.
Without these people I don't know if I would have been this successful so I do appreciate it very much!
To all the newest members, please remember your goals and your dreams because that is ultimately what will get you where you want to be!
As of yesterday I reached my goal!
I am just over 7 months out and hit the 140lb mark! Starting weight was 258lbs and total loss was 118lbs!
Wow this has been such a journey and something that I will be eternally thankful for! I have met some really great friends along the way, some that have helped me and others that I have been able to help.
Some special shouts outs are needed, these people really helped me along the way! Tammy P my bestest angel and moderator for the Milton support group
, Joyce- one of the most supportive people I know, Mark- an amazing friend that has made me realize that I need to smile more, and Erin- helped me with my profile and provided tons of info. And finally to my man- I love you and thank you for all the love and support you have shown me.Without these people I don't know if I would have been this successful so I do appreciate it very much!
To all the newest members, please remember your goals and your dreams because that is ultimately what will get you where you want to be!
UPDATE
May 16, 2008
May. 17,2008
With all the good things in my life that have come from this surgery I have realised that I cannot control everything! My life has done a complete 360' and I wasn't really expecting it!
I have lost a total of 115lbs and down to 143lbs in less than 7 months and my most recent bloodwork is fine! A little low on iron but good with everything else, I don't even take vitamins! I will start taking iron supplements and a multi but other than that I don't need to take anything else!
I thought I was doing this surgery for me but I realised that I did it partially for my husband, I wanted to bring back something in our relationship that was missing and I thought me being overweight was the problem! Didn't realise it had nothing to do with it!
With losing weight and being healthy brings out more confidence and respect for myself! I have made the decision that I am worth more than my husband believes and for that I have decided to leave him and get on with my new life. He can't give me what I want and I know it might sound selfish but I need and want so much more out of life. I have gotten a new lease on life and I do not want throw it away waiting.
My children are the most important in my life and I want them to be happy and supportive of the new me! They love the way I am now, they love how much energy I have now, and they love me! I couldn't ask for more from them!
Do I regret anything? Never my new motto is NO REGRETS!
With all the good things in my life that have come from this surgery I have realised that I cannot control everything! My life has done a complete 360' and I wasn't really expecting it!
I have lost a total of 115lbs and down to 143lbs in less than 7 months and my most recent bloodwork is fine! A little low on iron but good with everything else, I don't even take vitamins! I will start taking iron supplements and a multi but other than that I don't need to take anything else!
I thought I was doing this surgery for me but I realised that I did it partially for my husband, I wanted to bring back something in our relationship that was missing and I thought me being overweight was the problem! Didn't realise it had nothing to do with it!
With losing weight and being healthy brings out more confidence and respect for myself! I have made the decision that I am worth more than my husband believes and for that I have decided to leave him and get on with my new life. He can't give me what I want and I know it might sound selfish but I need and want so much more out of life. I have gotten a new lease on life and I do not want throw it away waiting.
My children are the most important in my life and I want them to be happy and supportive of the new me! They love the way I am now, they love how much energy I have now, and they love me! I couldn't ask for more from them!
Do I regret anything? Never my new motto is NO REGRETS!
UPDATE
May 11, 2008
May 11,2008
Weigh in-144.5lbs down 114 lbs in 6.5 months and 4 lbs to goal!
Today was Mother's Day and everything was great! The kids all made me special cards, my one son made his with stickers of candy on it but he did carefully add that they were sugar-free! We were able to get a special pic done today of just me and my kids. That felt great! The kids are so proud of me and what I have become, they now have the mom that they have always wanted and needed!
At work the other day I had some of the ladies tell me I was getting too skinny and that I didn't look healthy! I was really hurt and was near tears but held on! I don't get it, they were all really supportive in the beginning and now they think I should gain some weight back. I didn't work this hard to start putting weight back on again!
But of course I had to ask some of my male friends and they all had the same responses, the girls were jealous, I looked great and one in particular said I was hot! Can't get used to hearing that but I love it! Makes me feel good inside and makes this whole journey worth while.
I have gotten my health, my life and my kid's love back and the love and support of someone special because of this surgery! I will never regret my descision!
NO REGRETS
Weigh in-144.5lbs down 114 lbs in 6.5 months and 4 lbs to goal!
Today was Mother's Day and everything was great! The kids all made me special cards, my one son made his with stickers of candy on it but he did carefully add that they were sugar-free! We were able to get a special pic done today of just me and my kids. That felt great! The kids are so proud of me and what I have become, they now have the mom that they have always wanted and needed!
At work the other day I had some of the ladies tell me I was getting too skinny and that I didn't look healthy! I was really hurt and was near tears but held on! I don't get it, they were all really supportive in the beginning and now they think I should gain some weight back. I didn't work this hard to start putting weight back on again!
But of course I had to ask some of my male friends and they all had the same responses, the girls were jealous, I looked great and one in particular said I was hot! Can't get used to hearing that but I love it! Makes me feel good inside and makes this whole journey worth while.
I have gotten my health, my life and my kid's love back and the love and support of someone special because of this surgery! I will never regret my descision!
NO REGRETS
UPDATE WITH WOW MOMENTS
May 06, 2008
May 6th, 2008
So as of yesterday I have lost another 2 lbs, bringing me up to 110lbs gone forever! I am now in a size sm-med and a 5-7 depending!
The one thing that I am realizing is that with this surgery brings a whole crap load of confidence! I have changed so much in the last 6 months! Co-workers notice it, my friends notice it and unfortunately my hubby notices it! I don't think he likes the new me! I want to live my life and he is still stuck in a rut!
I won't let that bring me down because I spent too long already down there!
My newest WOW moments for me are:
1. being noticed by some really hot guys
2. being called a MILF(wtf)
3. my kids new found love for me! ( it has always been there but now they are so proud)
4. exercising all the time( with my walking partner and going to the gym)
5. just being treated properly and being loved
I am so happy now and I have no regrets!
So as of yesterday I have lost another 2 lbs, bringing me up to 110lbs gone forever! I am now in a size sm-med and a 5-7 depending!
The one thing that I am realizing is that with this surgery brings a whole crap load of confidence! I have changed so much in the last 6 months! Co-workers notice it, my friends notice it and unfortunately my hubby notices it! I don't think he likes the new me! I want to live my life and he is still stuck in a rut!
I won't let that bring me down because I spent too long already down there!
My newest WOW moments for me are:
1. being noticed by some really hot guys
2. being called a MILF(wtf)
3. my kids new found love for me! ( it has always been there but now they are so proud)
4. exercising all the time( with my walking partner and going to the gym)
5. just being treated properly and being loved
I am so happy now and I have no regrets!
UPDATE
Apr 25, 2008
April 25,2008
Today is my 6 month surgiversary, It feels like yesterday I was waiting patiently for my surgery date!
These past 6 months has been one heck of a rollercoaster......but what an amazing ride!!!
I have officially lost 106lbs and feel absolutley great! I am so glad that I have a wonderful friend Tammy who introduced me to this option, if it wasn't for her god only knows where I would be right now or 5 years from now! SO thanks Tammy P!!! I love ya!
Plus she introduced me to here and to all my wonderful friends I have met on this board, everyone has helped me through this whole journey and for that I am eternally thankful!
This surgery was a gift to me and it is one of those gifts that keep on giving! Through my journey I have been fortunate enough to help many new people here and god it feels great! Whether we have RNY or DS it should be looked at as a gift and not which one is better, I am so tired of reading posts about it! Who cares??? As long as you are getting the help you need and want, that should be the most important thing! I have personally helped people make the decision for either surgeries.
So many thanks to all my friends here and to all newly hopefuls, don't give up! Pick the surgery you want and go for it! I am here to help anyone that needs it!
Today is my 6 month surgiversary, It feels like yesterday I was waiting patiently for my surgery date!
These past 6 months has been one heck of a rollercoaster......but what an amazing ride!!!
I have officially lost 106lbs and feel absolutley great! I am so glad that I have a wonderful friend Tammy who introduced me to this option, if it wasn't for her god only knows where I would be right now or 5 years from now! SO thanks Tammy P!!! I love ya!
Plus she introduced me to here and to all my wonderful friends I have met on this board, everyone has helped me through this whole journey and for that I am eternally thankful!
This surgery was a gift to me and it is one of those gifts that keep on giving! Through my journey I have been fortunate enough to help many new people here and god it feels great! Whether we have RNY or DS it should be looked at as a gift and not which one is better, I am so tired of reading posts about it! Who cares??? As long as you are getting the help you need and want, that should be the most important thing! I have personally helped people make the decision for either surgeries.
So many thanks to all my friends here and to all newly hopefuls, don't give up! Pick the surgery you want and go for it! I am here to help anyone that needs it!
UPDATE
Mar 10, 2008
March. 10, 2008
Wow not to sure where the time goes but I guess it is true what they say..... that you do find new things to do after the weight is gone!
Not that I think all the weight is gone but a good portion is and never to return!
I seem to have hit a plateau but I am not too worried just yet. I have weighed approx the same for the past 3 weeks which is ok. I figure it is my body's way of catching up to what I did to it! I now sit pretty still at 164lbs but is still a far cry from 258 and in just over 4 months so I figure I must be doing something right!
I finally got to go out to dinner with the family and eat with them! WE went to Swiss Chalet and I got real food not just potatoes!!! The waitress was a sweetheart and allowed me to eat from the kids menu, the weird thing is I ate half a kid's portion minus the bun and I felt like I had ate the whole damn restaurant! That is the most I been able to eat since surgery. I almost felt like a pig but ohhhh did it taste good!
The next night feeling very confident we went to Montana's! Not such a good experience there! Instead of finishing off with a yummy dessert like I so desperately wanted I traded off for a trip to the bathroom to flush my $20 meal right down the toilet! LOL
Now I am back to baby steps again because that was not the most entertaining experience and I definately did not miss those days!
Still haven't had any blood work done but I feel great I think! Nothing out of the usual, wow I wonder what I would feel like if I was actually taking all my vits like most do!
As far as the protein goes.... some days are better than others! Still drinking my milk by the gallon, slowing getting the water going again and I love my juices! If I never had to eat I would be fine! I always have to reming myself to eat. Today I was at work and didn't actually get hungry until 5ish. Then I had my protein bar and felt better. It is now 12 and that is pretty much what I ate today!
I know my bad!!!!
Wow not to sure where the time goes but I guess it is true what they say..... that you do find new things to do after the weight is gone!
Not that I think all the weight is gone but a good portion is and never to return!
I seem to have hit a plateau but I am not too worried just yet. I have weighed approx the same for the past 3 weeks which is ok. I figure it is my body's way of catching up to what I did to it! I now sit pretty still at 164lbs but is still a far cry from 258 and in just over 4 months so I figure I must be doing something right!
I finally got to go out to dinner with the family and eat with them! WE went to Swiss Chalet and I got real food not just potatoes!!! The waitress was a sweetheart and allowed me to eat from the kids menu, the weird thing is I ate half a kid's portion minus the bun and I felt like I had ate the whole damn restaurant! That is the most I been able to eat since surgery. I almost felt like a pig but ohhhh did it taste good!
The next night feeling very confident we went to Montana's! Not such a good experience there! Instead of finishing off with a yummy dessert like I so desperately wanted I traded off for a trip to the bathroom to flush my $20 meal right down the toilet! LOL
Now I am back to baby steps again because that was not the most entertaining experience and I definately did not miss those days!
Still haven't had any blood work done but I feel great I think! Nothing out of the usual, wow I wonder what I would feel like if I was actually taking all my vits like most do!
As far as the protein goes.... some days are better than others! Still drinking my milk by the gallon, slowing getting the water going again and I love my juices! If I never had to eat I would be fine! I always have to reming myself to eat. Today I was at work and didn't actually get hungry until 5ish. Then I had my protein bar and felt better. It is now 12 and that is pretty much what I ate today!
I know my bad!!!!
About Me
Barrie,
Location
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BMI
Surgery
10/25/2007
Surgery Date
Aug 31, 2006
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