Angela W.
7 Months Post-Op
Nov 21, 2008
So a lot has happened over the last month and I have not really been on the site much.
I am happy to announce that I have finally lost over 100 lbs. YAY!!!! It is pretty amazing and sometimes I can't believe it.
My husband had RNY surgery October 28th and had complications with an infection so he spent 10 days in the hospital and it was a slow healing process for him. Then he developed blood clots in his right calf so I took him back to the hospital for an overnight stay. Things are ok now and even though it has been rough he is doing great and knows this was still a good decision.
I was laid off on November 3rd so needless to say this has been a very trying time but I am plugging away. I will hear on Monday Nov 24th if I got a job I really want. I flew to San Diego for an interview on Monday Nov 17th and really like the company and people. The nice thing about it, is that I will be working from my home in the Seattle area.
I am continuing to plug away and exercise and still feel so fantastic nothing can bring me down. I continue to hold my head high and remember that adversity just makes me a stronger person.
I am happy to announce that I have finally lost over 100 lbs. YAY!!!! It is pretty amazing and sometimes I can't believe it.
My husband had RNY surgery October 28th and had complications with an infection so he spent 10 days in the hospital and it was a slow healing process for him. Then he developed blood clots in his right calf so I took him back to the hospital for an overnight stay. Things are ok now and even though it has been rough he is doing great and knows this was still a good decision.
I was laid off on November 3rd so needless to say this has been a very trying time but I am plugging away. I will hear on Monday Nov 24th if I got a job I really want. I flew to San Diego for an interview on Monday Nov 17th and really like the company and people. The nice thing about it, is that I will be working from my home in the Seattle area.
I am continuing to plug away and exercise and still feel so fantastic nothing can bring me down. I continue to hold my head high and remember that adversity just makes me a stronger person.
22 Weeks Post - Op
Sep 15, 2008
Well what can I say.....Life is Good!!
I have lost a total of 86 lbs since 4/15/08 and absolutely love this new life I am living.
I continue to monitor what I am eating and make sure that I stay away from all sugar and bread. I have added more protein and water back into my diet because I was slipping on both.
I have found a couple protein shakes that are pre-made that I really like. Trader Joe's sells Worldwide Pure Protein which is pretty darn good, and I like Muscle Milk. I can get a box of 24 Chocolate light (22 g protein) for 25.00 at Costco. I like the pre-made a lot better than powder because I can take them anywhere.
The weight is coming off slower now but I am just plugging away and feel great that I continue to lose the weight.
I am getting ready to walk with WLS co-workers October 4th for the American Heart Association. This represents a healthier lifestyle all of us have chosen!
Onward I go......I will update in another 4-6 weeks.
I have lost a total of 86 lbs since 4/15/08 and absolutely love this new life I am living.
I continue to monitor what I am eating and make sure that I stay away from all sugar and bread. I have added more protein and water back into my diet because I was slipping on both.
I have found a couple protein shakes that are pre-made that I really like. Trader Joe's sells Worldwide Pure Protein which is pretty darn good, and I like Muscle Milk. I can get a box of 24 Chocolate light (22 g protein) for 25.00 at Costco. I like the pre-made a lot better than powder because I can take them anywhere.
The weight is coming off slower now but I am just plugging away and feel great that I continue to lose the weight.
I am getting ready to walk with WLS co-workers October 4th for the American Heart Association. This represents a healthier lifestyle all of us have chosen!
Onward I go......I will update in another 4-6 weeks.
16 Weeks Post Op
Aug 06, 2008
Well it has been an incredible journey and I have to say I am thrilled with what I have accomplished in 4 months. I feel so good I can't really even put it in words.
Things I love to do now:
Workout
Have my Picture Taken
Shop for Clothes in Misses department in regular Stores 
Try on clothes
Eat Healthy
Educate people who ask me about my experience
NOT be Self-Concious of my body
Wear Dresses and Skirts
Wear a bathing suit
The list could go on and on.........
It is amazing how little things make such a huge impact on your life!
I will continue to update my photos and communicate my journey........
Almost 12 Weeks Post - Op
Jul 05, 2008
I thought I would give an update on how my progress is going. Personally, I think that I am continuing to chug away at the process and am consistently losing weight.
I work out (biking, walking) at least an hour a day which has really helped me on my journey. To help me with my walking I tend to put in a DVD while I walk and will watch an hour one day and the rest the next day. This helps me get through my hour each day.
I continue to try different foods to see how they are going to work. I have issues with Chicken so I am not sure why, but usually it doesn't sit good. Steak is a much better option for me. Actually Flat Iron steak is the best!
One thing I do battle with at times is when I finish eating sometimes smells will set me off. I will get nauseous and almost lose my meal. So I have to be careful.
In my first almost 12 weeks I have lost 64 lbs and I am very happy with my loss so far.
I work out (biking, walking) at least an hour a day which has really helped me on my journey. To help me with my walking I tend to put in a DVD while I walk and will watch an hour one day and the rest the next day. This helps me get through my hour each day.
I continue to try different foods to see how they are going to work. I have issues with Chicken so I am not sure why, but usually it doesn't sit good. Steak is a much better option for me. Actually Flat Iron steak is the best!
One thing I do battle with at times is when I finish eating sometimes smells will set me off. I will get nauseous and almost lose my meal. So I have to be careful.
In my first almost 12 weeks I have lost 64 lbs and I am very happy with my loss so far.
6 Weeks Post - Op
May 26, 2008
Today is 5/26/08 and I wanted to write an update since I have had my surgery. I just got back from a trip to Oregon and personally I am very happy that I have made this decision to have WLS. I feel really great, and my family saw me for the first time since I had the surgery and they all were very supportive.
Since I had surgery overall everything has gone very well and I can eat pretty much anything that is allowed. I do not eat sugar or grains at all but can eat fish, seafood, soups, tuna fish, etc.
I have figured out what works best for me and when to stop eating so that I feel really good and not full. I also make sure to take my daily supplements, and protein supplements everyday. I work very hard on water intake also and try to get in at least 40oz's a day.
At work I have an incredible support system where there are 6 of us that have or are having WLS and it truly helps. I find that if I am having a problem then I can always ask them what works for them and then I get a lot of suggestions.
This is work every day but it is so worth it and I am so happy that I have made this lifelong decision to get healthy and change my life for the better.
I will continue to write often now that I am figuring out all the functions on this site
Since I had surgery overall everything has gone very well and I can eat pretty much anything that is allowed. I do not eat sugar or grains at all but can eat fish, seafood, soups, tuna fish, etc.
I have figured out what works best for me and when to stop eating so that I feel really good and not full. I also make sure to take my daily supplements, and protein supplements everyday. I work very hard on water intake also and try to get in at least 40oz's a day.
At work I have an incredible support system where there are 6 of us that have or are having WLS and it truly helps. I find that if I am having a problem then I can always ask them what works for them and then I get a lot of suggestions.
This is work every day but it is so worth it and I am so happy that I have made this lifelong decision to get healthy and change my life for the better.
I will continue to write often now that I am figuring out all the functions on this site
