Summer 2004

Aug 08, 2004

June 8, 2004
Well, I am 14 months out today and have lost 140 pounds. (wt. 186) I can't believe it!!! I am still 26 pounds from my goal though. On July 27th I will be having my tummy tuck in Gadsden, AL under Dr. Thomas Rumley. Please say a prayer for me. The children and I will be going back to Tennessee next week after our New Beginnings Support Group Meeting. It is funny how I plan my life around these meetings. I never thought I would do something like that. They are so rewarding though. You learn so much from listing to others. What better way to learn than to hear it from the person experiencing it! Our next meeting is June 15th, one week from today. I hope to see you all there!
Until then May God carry you in the palm of His hand. With Love ~~ Rebecca


July 28th, 2004
Thought I had better let everyone know that my surgery was rescheduled for Friday, the 30th. It is getting closer!! My mother is here with me from Tennessee. She seems to be doing better than I am without daddy. Our days just don't seem complete. I started going to a Licensed Professional Councilor in Rainbow City, Craig Boden. Craig is the newest member to Dr. Freeman staff. He is wonderful! If you are feeling down and out or have skeletons in your closet that you just can't get past, remember Craig. I have lost another 5 pounds. Yeah for me! I am down to 180, total loss now is 146. I am still amazed and so thankful to God that He allowed me to experience this wonderful tool. Just a word about our support group meeting in August, It will be to honor Dr. Freeman and his staff as he celebrates his 3rd year anniversary. At this time he has completed over 1200 surgeries. He and his staff are such a blessing! If you plan on being at the meeting please bring a covered dish. If you have questions please feel free to email me. I will update after surgery. Until then, skinny wishes to all of you. May God Bless you no matter where you are in your journey. With Love, Rebecca


August 2, 2004
Just thought I would update a little and let everyone know that I came through surgery okay. I was in surgery for 5 hours on Friday. Dr. Rumley said everything went well. We arrived home around 6 PM. I have not been in a lot of pain, just sore. Mike and my mother took me back to Dr. Rumley today for my dressing change and I nearly passed out from seeing the incision. I don't know what I expected; it was just kind of a shock. He said the incisions looked good and told us that he may take the tubes out on Wednesday or Thursday. He took a little over 9 pounds. I will update more later. If I can be of help to anyone please feel free to let me know. With Love, Rebecca


August 4, 2004
Well, I am still hanging in there! The drains came out today. No they were not as bad as before, but very uncomfortable! I go back on Monday for the removal of some of the stitches and staples. They said they would not take all of them just some of them. Dr. Rumley and his staff said they could not believe how well I was doing and how straight I was walking. Said most come in there and are just barely moving. I am not one for a sympathy act. I like doing things myself. Of course I can't do anything right now; mom is treating me like I am a child again. My son thinks she is hilarious! Oh, while I think of it, let me tell you what my 5 year old did yesterday. "WARNING" Hope it doesn't hurt you to laugh. If it does, STOP reading now! Sarah came upstairs to take a nap with me and I told her to be very careful getting on the bed. She said, "Oh Mother, I know! I had a tummy tuck today. Oh! Oh! Granny did it with a chainsaw!" I thought I would loose it. She is a character. I kind of feel bad for her kindergarten teacher! I have quit taking my pain medicine as of today. I started taking Genasec. I really have not had much pain from the surgery site. I have some burning sensation. I have more pain from my back than anywhere. Well, I will close for now. Skinny wishes to all. May God bless each of you no matter where you are in your journey. If I can be of help, please let me know. Love, Rebecca


August 9, 2004
Well, I went back to Dr. Rumley today and they removed the staples and all the stitches today. Mike watched in amazement! He said,” Did you know that was one big long stitch?" I just had to laugh at him. He is so funny, but he is also so very supportive of my weight loss journey. The Lord really Blessed me when He sent Mike in my direction! We will celebrate our 20th anniversary on the 25th of this month. How exciting! I am not far from the size I was when we married! Would I do it all again? You bet I would! It has been an adventurous journey. I have made several new friends through this journey and I am so grateful! Guess what I did over the weekend? I went looking for something to wear to the Ball! It is just around the corner you know! I saw this beautiful red dress at Dillard’s, but I am not sure of it. It looked kind of daring!! Mike said, "oh yes, get that one!" I'll wait until more of the swelling goes away before I buy. Well, the burning sensation is back so that tells me it is time to move a little. May God continue to Bless each of you in your weight loss journey. With Love, Rebecca

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