Hello. First off I would like to say, "Thank You for visiting my page". I love reading everyone's profile here and knowing we all have the same journey to encounter and I can't help but to notice how we have each had different battles for different reasons with out weight.
I have struggled with my weight since I was a child. I remember being in the fourth or fifth grade and wearing I think Polyester stretch pants because I did not have anything else in my size that could fit me. I was put on diet pills when I was about 9 years old to help. I did loose a lot of weight when I took them and once I lost down to a size 9, I was rewarded with a totally Hot, new outfit that I chose. I remember it being Hot Pink pants, a striped sleeveless shirt and a cover shirt in Hot Pink.
My Father had a drinking problem and was extremely verbally abusive toward my Mom, brother and myself. But, when he was sober, he was the best Dad anyone could have. I had a lot of growing up to do and was grown before I was supposed to be grown. I had to take the keys from him so he wouldn't wreck the vehicle with him in it or maybe kill someone else.
I know my families genes are not small people so I probably inherited this. But I never really grabbed a hold of the situation. The one thing I could control that my parents couldn't was my food intake. I would sneak it, I would eat more than my share, and I would clean my plate without leaving a crumb.
This battle has been very hard for me. I will start a diet and then never complete the diet. I have been on multiple diet plans all my life and taken diet pills off and on since I can remember. I have problems completing all tasks I do. Never do I finish something before I have moved on with something else.


I try to be the person I was meant to be: funny, smart, pretty, loveable, teachable, sociable and no matter how hard I try I feel as though I do not measure up. When I first heard about this RNY, I began researching this procedure on the internet. I wanted something that was going to give me long lasting results, make me see a difference in myself and hopefully help me be healthier than I am. I also wanted something that was affordable. I wanted to speak with others who have used the surgeon I would choose and see pictures. I wanted to be someplace that was safe, be in the care of a physician that "KNOWS WHAT HE/SHE is doing", be with someone that had an awesome rating and I wanted to see another city or country who would finance the procedure.

I finally came to my decision to fly out to Bogotá, Columbia to have my surgery. I found the website and made a few contacts and even spoke with the physician. Then I changed my mind. So when I decided this year to have my surgery, I had lost the website and could not remember where it was. I began searching until I came across: www.affordablebariatrics.com I started contacting people off the website who are in the United States that had went to have this surgery. I also asked that the physician contact me and he has on multiple occasions. I had so much peace about this and after hearing from others in the United States that if you ask the physicians to pray with your before going under then they would. That made me feel so good to know that the physicians would pray before surgery. I don't know of one doctor here that does that. Everyone had such a wonderful experience here and are several months or years post op without complications and many still have their gallbladder without any problems. This is why I chose to have surgery in Columbia as I have mentioned above.

In February, I applied for my Passport. Later that night, I booked my own flight. I was told if you did it yourself from a former patient that it is cheaper and the delay is not as long. So I took her advice. I went to Travelocity.com. Mind you, this is my first time to ever fly. Depending on my experience will depend if I do it again or not.....LOL

Things I will Not Miss:

1. Not being able to tie my shoes like normal.
2. Shopping in the Fat woman's or men's section.
3. My back hurting.
4. Becoming Short of Breath when walking short or long distances.
5. Sitting and not able to run or play with my kids.
6. Not able to wear cute clothes.
7. Being able to ride on the rides at Six Flags or other theme parks
with my children or husband.
8. No feeling of intimacy due to fatigue or no desire.
9. Not being able to sit in all booths.
10. Not being able to cross my legs.

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Ingredients:


1 part jealousy


3 parts arrogance


1 part
Method:
Blend at a low speed for 30 seconds. Top it off with a sprinkle of emotion and enjoy!


*Things I hope I can Accomplish From RNY*

1. have a better sex life.
2. wear sexy clothes.
3. Shop in the Petites or Junior Section.
4. Be Eye Candy on my husband.
5. Fit into all rides at Six Flags Theme Park.
6. Loose 205 pounds.
7. Be able to play with my children more outdoors.
8. Drive without my belly touching the steering wheel.
9. Cross My Legs.
10. Sit in a booth with my Husband.
11. Tie my shoes without putting my leg up on the couch. I want
to bend over and tie them.
12. Be more affectionate toward others.


Starting weight: 345

Tues. May 2 - 320 (25 pounds gone) 1 wk. 5 days

Wed. May 17 - 304 ( 16 more pounds gone) 3 wks. 6 days

June - 15 more pounds gone

Sat. July 8 - 280

Thursday, July 20 - 267

About Me
Haughton, LA
Location
30.8
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/20/2006
Surgery Date
Mar 04, 2006
Member Since

Friends 25

Latest Blog 20
158 pounds gone.....
Century Club
Hating the Scale
Almost in the century club
Feeling Better
78 lbs gone!
A bit depressed
More Energy
June 2006
The First Dumping

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