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I had the RNY in 2008. My life drastically changed in that I broke up with bad habits, committed to myself, and getting my life on track. In 2011 I met someone new, started college, and started working on me. That same year, I lost my mother. I dropped out of school. In 2012, we got pregnant, and I have a wonderful little toddler. The bad: I seem to be back to my eating when depressed, having no energy, and gaining weight again. I need a support system in place, and where better to start than the beginning...

Eating healthy is hard.  Over the past couple weeks, I have basically "CHICKEN-ed" myself to death.  I can't take it anymore.  So....the other day, I went to the grocery store and got some tilapia.  Why is this a big deal????  Well, I have NEVER had fish that wasn't fried before. 

My boo baked some fish for me and that's gonna be my din-din tonight.  I'm scared.  I just can't get over craving that wonderful batter that I used to use and the smell it rendered throughout the house.  And another reason why I'm scared is because I didn't season it myself.  She seasoned it, and my boo, well she's very heavy-handed with the salt.  I love her but she's an addict for salt. 

Wish me luck.

Hi fellow OHers,

I just had to tell you...
this was my first week back to work!  It was wonderful!!!  I have never felt so loved and missed by ppl in my life.  Everyone just had something wonderful to say about missing me.  And EVERYONE was shocked by my weight-loss. 

I've got nothing but compliments about how great I look.  Most ppl say that they can see a diff in my face, arms, and waist.  I only see it in my calves.  I do notice the extra room in my pants as well.  THAT'S AWESOME. 

There was a downside though.  I went to the gym (and have been going regularly).  Well, it had been a couple of weeks since I'd been weighed so I asked the trainer if she would weigh me.  When I stepped on the scale, I was floored as I had gained 3 lbs!!!  I tried to take it in stride because I did have on a bulky hoodie and my shoes.  AND I was on a liquid diet when she weighed me last.  I'm hoping that's what it was.  I wanted to cry.  But I'm doing fine.  I'm pushing on.  

Well, until next time OHers, until next time....

Hi OH Friends and Fam,

I made it past the 2 wks!!!  I thought I would die though.  I never knew it was so many restaurant commercials on tv until now.  lol

But seriously, that liquid diet was really becoming a pain.  I made it through now and am on pureed foods.  It's not so bad.  I can deal with this!  NOW my problem is I'm never hungry.  With me being instructed to eat every 2 hours, I'm lucky if I can fit all that in AND get the adequate liquids.  Protein was still a problem for me up until a few days ago.  I found that I could no longer do the shakes or juices.  So what am I doing???  I found the wonderful protein shots!  Yall know, the ones at GNC that come in a test tube.  They're 42 grams of protein and I eat the rest of my 31 grams throughout the day. 

My doctor is absolutely wonderful.  He's inspired me to get back into a couple of my old interests:  dancing and martial arts.  So as of this Friday I will be taking Latin dance instruction.  The martial arts will come after I've lost more weight, but I will be returning to study the arts as well.   I'm really excited!!!

Well guys, until next time...

Hi OH-ers,
I'm one week into my surgery and I'm doing good for the most part.  I am seeing results already (or so my S.O. says) and I've been sticking to my diet so far. 

But OMG...
I DO just wanna scream being on this liquid diet.  I have never had the urge to chew so bad in my life.  I haven't cheated yet because I do get full and i have no issues with that.  It's more a mental thing about my wanting to just CHEW!!!

I am concerned though bc now, it's hard for me to drink the protein waters that I used to drink because of sugar or the acidity!  And they set me at 73 grams of protein too!!!!  I'm frightened of losing my hair, especially since I just cut it all off!!!  Well, just another crusade that I will have to bare, I guess...

Lordy, lordy, lordy...gimme strength!!!

It's been 3 days!  I feel pretty good.  I think I woke up hungry this morning but it's hard to really tell. 

But anyway, the surgery went off without a hitch.  I did great with my breathing exercises and my walking so they let me go home early. 

Being at home is kinda weird bc I dunno what to eat or what to do with myself.  I think a lot of my "supporters" are about to show their true colors already.  I'm just gonna sit back, wait, and see. 

Well, I'm falling asleep at the computer so I'm going to lay down.  Thanks for all the support guys.  You were all great!!!

Why did I label my site as such??? Well, I got into an argument with my fiance two days before my pre-admissions testing.  (In case you didn't know, I have to drive an hour to the appt, which is in another state).  I don't know e-ways, so she then decides that she's not going to drive me and goes to sleep. I cried all day Tuesday, all night Tuesday, and Wednesday morning, I called and rescheduled it for another time.  I cried a little but I was over the drama.  

As soon as I turned it over to God and said that he would make a way for me if it were meant to be, I got a call.  My friend was driving up there for HER appt and was crossing over into the state.  She turned her car around and came all the way into town and got me to ensure that I made this appt.  

I am blessed.  I got a clean bill from what the physician could see.  I am now waiting on the labs and xrays.  Once they come back clean, I will be given a time for the date of my surgery.  But I just wanted to share, bc I am highly favored.  If you have patience, you will be too.

And the kicker, I was still losing weight, even though I stopped my diet weeks ago!!!!

I don't even know where to start. 
Well, I guess I'll start with the good news first!  The good news is that I got scheduled for my pre-admissions testing and my surgery.  The pre-admissions will be on Feb 6th and the surgery is scheduled for Feb 19th at Forest Medical Center in Ypsilanti.  Barix Clinics got me scheduled really fast after I got approval.  I am so excited I could scream!!!!

I've left on here the hospital information, should anyone wish to contact me.  For those of you who don't know, my name is Lisa Moman.  I will be at the Forest Medical Center in Ypsilanti, MI, phn number 734-547-4700.  I also have set up for my yahoo IM to come on my phone, so if you have a yahoo acct, you can IM me as well under ARIESFEMME07.

Now, for the bad.
I came home a week and a half ago to find that my fiance had moved out without warning.  I knew we were having problems, but I NEVER thought it was THAT bad.  Over that time, we've since reconciled to see if we could make this work.  As if that weren't ENOUGH, my grandmother passed away last night.

At this point in my life, I really just feel like never leaving the house again.  I couldn't go to work today.  I really don't care to be around anyone.  I just wanna be alone.  And actually, I've felt this way since my fiance left.  I'm tired of reaching out to find no one reaching back.

I know I am strong.  But right now...
I just wanna throw the covers over my head and never come out.  I'm trying to get my head together where I will be able to function tomorrow.  Because I know even though I feel like this, that's not the way it can be. 

I just wanted to alert everyone of the minor change in my surgery date because I keep getting a lot of emails wishing me well today. 

My surgery was canceled AGAIN by the insurance company as they came up with another issue of why they wouldn't cover me. 

My surgery has now been postponed until after the new year.  No estimated date as of yet.

thanks for your prayers and concern.  I would keep you updated.