BreBre07
Almost a month out...
Mar 24, 2010
I have not posted on my profile in a while, so I thought this was a good time to blog about the most amazing month ever.
I had my surgery on February 26, 2010. Two weeks pre-op I began this journey at 290 lbs. I lost 12 lbs during my two week pre-op liquid diet. I was thrilled about that because I had never really lost weight before....always gained. At 1.5 weeks out, I had lost a total of 30 lbs, but regained some back at 2 weeks. I did not quite understand that my body was in shock and that my weight may fluctuate at first. I ended up getting very upset, and as a result, my daughter hid the scale from me!! I have decided to weigh on the 26th of each month, as well as take pictures and measurments. That is just two days away! I know that I am making progress because I am now in a size 18/20 pants, from a 22/24!! I had to go buy two new pairs of slacks for work!!! I had a small NSV last weekend, I went to Old Navy to buy exercise pants/tops. I just knew I could fit into their XXL with no problems now. I bought pants, tank top and went out on a limb and bought a long sundress!!! I went home to try them on and they DIDN'T fit.....they were TOO BIG!! I was dancing and clapping!! It felt good!!!
I LOVE my sleeve and look forward to many more non-scale and scale victories!!
Thanks for all the love and support!
(((((((BIG HUGS))))))
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I had my surgery on February 26, 2010. Two weeks pre-op I began this journey at 290 lbs. I lost 12 lbs during my two week pre-op liquid diet. I was thrilled about that because I had never really lost weight before....always gained. At 1.5 weeks out, I had lost a total of 30 lbs, but regained some back at 2 weeks. I did not quite understand that my body was in shock and that my weight may fluctuate at first. I ended up getting very upset, and as a result, my daughter hid the scale from me!! I have decided to weigh on the 26th of each month, as well as take pictures and measurments. That is just two days away! I know that I am making progress because I am now in a size 18/20 pants, from a 22/24!! I had to go buy two new pairs of slacks for work!!! I had a small NSV last weekend, I went to Old Navy to buy exercise pants/tops. I just knew I could fit into their XXL with no problems now. I bought pants, tank top and went out on a limb and bought a long sundress!!! I went home to try them on and they DIDN'T fit.....they were TOO BIG!! I was dancing and clapping!! It felt good!!!
I LOVE my sleeve and look forward to many more non-scale and scale victories!!
Thanks for all the love and support!
(((((((BIG HUGS))))))
That CAN'T be right.......
Jan 04, 2010
I have Hashimoto's and went off my meds for the last 3 months....WHY?? I have no idea....but the good news is that I went back to my endocrinologist yesterday. I had my blood taken and sent off to the labs and will soon be back on my medication. He was the first doctor that I talked to about having the Gastric Sleeve done in February. I was worried that because of the Hashimoto's, that I wouldn't be successful. He was very supportative and felt that with the right dose of medication and my commitment to the WLS, that I would do great!! The bad news is that when I stepped on the scale, I weighed 14 lbs heavier! That can't be right... I just keep gaining..... I have been really down since then, but trying to be positive at the same time. After all....help is just around the corner. I am experiencing the " what if the sleeve doesn't work on me." I find myself doubting MYSELF! I have blocked off January 15th as "THE" day to start off my journey. That is when I will put myself on my own pre-op diet. I just want to wean myself off of soda's, starbucks, carbs and sweets and start focusing on more protein intake and a low calorie intake. I want to prove to myself that I CAN do this by losing as much weight as I can before my surgery. Wish me luck and pray that this black cloud of doubt will leave me forever!! Fitting Rooms..Dressing Rooms....uhhhhhhh
Dec 11, 2009
What ever you call those itty bitty rooms with those evil mirrors, I hate them!!
Went shopping with my gorgeous 19 yr old daughter, and found this great store. We piled on the clothes to go try on...WHY did everything I picked, was either to small or totally not made for me? I just sat on the bench and waited for my daughter to finish trying on her choices. She can make a brown paper bag look good!! I looked in the mirror that was directly in front of me. The woman I saw was not the woman I want to be. She was sad and her self-esteem was shot to hell. At that very moment, my angel whispered in my ear....don't be sad mom, you will soon have your WLS! Just think how great that will be. I looked up and there was my beautiful daughter looking down at me as the tears filled in my eyes. She saw my sadness and reached out. She is the love of my life...Only a couple of more months to go....then I will be on my way!
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Went shopping with my gorgeous 19 yr old daughter, and found this great store. We piled on the clothes to go try on...WHY did everything I picked, was either to small or totally not made for me? I just sat on the bench and waited for my daughter to finish trying on her choices. She can make a brown paper bag look good!! I looked in the mirror that was directly in front of me. The woman I saw was not the woman I want to be. She was sad and her self-esteem was shot to hell. At that very moment, my angel whispered in my ear....don't be sad mom, you will soon have your WLS! Just think how great that will be. I looked up and there was my beautiful daughter looking down at me as the tears filled in my eyes. She saw my sadness and reached out. She is the love of my life...Only a couple of more months to go....then I will be on my way!
Depressing but yet so motivating....
Dec 07, 2009
I am not able to physically do the things I once could do and it is so dang depressing and quite embarassing. We just moved and it really took a toll on me. I find myself getting so frustrated with my fatness. I can hardly walk, stand, bend, etc without excruiating pain in my back and knees. I find myself sitting down to do everything. I would have never thought I would have gotten myself into this situation. I guess I have been in severe denial for the past few years, thinking I wasn't as big as I really am. I truly can not wait until I have my VGS. I want my life back!
OH and my OH friends keep me so motivated. It is so nice to know that other people TRULY know how I feel, Which is kinda of down right now.....
I know that February is just around the corner and I need to be patient! I have decided to start my "cut backs and stops" in January, cut back on my portions and stop my Dr.Peppers. (that is going to be SOOOOOO HARD. I think I have been drinking DP since I was an infant!
Thanks for listening.....hugs!
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OH and my OH friends keep me so motivated. It is so nice to know that other people TRULY know how I feel, Which is kinda of down right now.....
I know that February is just around the corner and I need to be patient! I have decided to start my "cut backs and stops" in January, cut back on my portions and stop my Dr.Peppers. (that is going to be SOOOOOO HARD. I think I have been drinking DP since I was an infant!
Thanks for listening.....hugs!
Making new friends along the way.....
Nov 23, 2009
What a wonderful morning it is!! The sun was SO beautiful as it rose to shine this morning. It's color was the prettiest orange/yellow! It reminded me that God is with us all......in this crazy thing called "life!"
I am still waiting until February..surgery time! In the mean time, I am on a mission! I am making as many friends as I can on OH, and finding true love and support from friends in my area. I know I can not embark on this journey alone. This is a great thing for me because (maybe many of you can relate) over the past years as I gained the weight...I lost my desire to socialize and have a LIFE!! I became a homebody and made excuses why I couldn't go to dinner or out with my friends, etc. That is Brenda from the past.....the NEW BRE is coming out!!
Thank you to all my new friends!
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I am still waiting until February..surgery time! In the mean time, I am on a mission! I am making as many friends as I can on OH, and finding true love and support from friends in my area. I know I can not embark on this journey alone. This is a great thing for me because (maybe many of you can relate) over the past years as I gained the weight...I lost my desire to socialize and have a LIFE!! I became a homebody and made excuses why I couldn't go to dinner or out with my friends, etc. That is Brenda from the past.....the NEW BRE is coming out!!
Thank you to all my new friends!
Tired of being fat.....
Nov 17, 2009
I am truly marking the days off the calendar until FEBRUARY! I am ready to have my WLS. I am sick and tired, of being fat and beng sick and tired. At the end of my day..I can hardly walk. My knees hurt so bad and my legs/feet are super SWOLLEN. I have NO ankles. I feel like a fat slob that can barely get around. I have chronic pain. My body is screaming at me 24-7..."GET THIS FAT OFF OF ME NOW, I CAN"T HANDLE ANY MORE WEIGHT!!!!" I look in the mirror and hate what I see.....I used to be pretty and full of life, why did I allow myself to get this way? I just want my life back.........................I want to enjoy living and not just existing!
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My mind is made up....
Nov 13, 2009
I have decided to have the Gastric Sleeve and have picked my surgeon!!! I researched and researched.......but I told myself that I would know when I found THE one, and I did! Now all I have to do is wait....until February! I bet the times flies, especially since the holidays are fast approaching!
I am meeting some amazing new friends that I can share this awesome journey with on OH.
I am very excited and know that GREAT things are waiting....... Have a great weekend!!
I can't decide....
Nov 11, 2009
I am having a hard time deciding which surgery is best for me. I am having to self-pay because my insurance will not cover weight loss surgery. I have researched, and feel pretty comfortable about going to Mexico to get my WLS. I am now narrowing it down to what surgeon and what procedure to actually have in February 2010. (that seems like years away 
) I started this journey with the Lap Band as my surgery choice for me, but now wondering if I should go with the Gastric Sleeve. I like the fact that the Lap Band is reversible and adjustable, but I dont like the idea of having to get fills for the rest of my life. I like that the Gastric Sleeve does not require fills, but that my stomach could stretch over time. As I am typing this, I am leaning toward the Lap Band again...LOL this is driving me insane!!
I do know that I am ready for a change. My knees hurt so badly, I just recently had my 5th knee scope. I have sleep apnea and have to sleep with a machine, looking like Darth Vader.
NOT CUTE..
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) I started this journey with the Lap Band as my surgery choice for me, but now wondering if I should go with the Gastric Sleeve. I like the fact that the Lap Band is reversible and adjustable, but I dont like the idea of having to get fills for the rest of my life. I like that the Gastric Sleeve does not require fills, but that my stomach could stretch over time. As I am typing this, I am leaning toward the Lap Band again...LOL this is driving me insane!! I do know that I am ready for a change. My knees hurt so badly, I just recently had my 5th knee scope. I have sleep apnea and have to sleep with a machine, looking like Darth Vader.
NOT CUTE..
About Me
Dallas, TX
Location
29.1
BMI
Surgery
02/26/2010
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Nov 02, 2009
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