BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Aug 02, 2008

Hello everybody. I know it's been a very long time since i've posted. My life is unbelievably hectic these days.I've been doing well. I'm now down to 125 lbs. from 262 lbs. It has been a wild ride. Im me again. When i think of my surgery i still cannot believe that i actually did it. I had always thought that surgery was beyond my reach that it would never happen. I still can't belive it. A God sent miracle. I'm very fortunate that I really have no sagging or loose skin. Although i have to say my breasts leave alot to be desired. I figure i'll get those taken care of next year sometime after i'm done losing weight.To my online friends you'll never know how much your support before and after surgery meant to me. That I will never ever forget. You all were my lifeline. I hope this post finds you all doing as well as myself.


Light AT The End Of The Tunnel

Dec 28, 2007

Hello there. All my OH friends.I know it's been a very long time since i've posted. Things are going pretty well since my surgery on Sept. !0th. I've lost a little over 65 lbs. Feeling more like my old self each day.I need to update my photo's to see if you all can see a differnce.I still have days when i dont feel food friendly, not sure if i'm alone with that issue, but i deal with it by eating very very lightly.Meat has become something that i cant tolerate,strange i know,but true all the same.I've had to make alot of substitutions because of that so that i can keep my protein up...no easy task.All the things i used to love eat have suddenly become repulsive to me.What better a deterrent than that?Well enough about me, i want to hear from all of you, all of you that helped me through the most uncertain experience of my life.I wish you all continued success in your quest of a heathier and happier life.

DEFINATELY ON MY WAY

Nov 18, 2007

HELLO EVERBODY.IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE UPDATED.EVERTHING IS GOING PRETTY WELL.I STILL HAVE NOT SO GOOD DAYS FROM TIME TO TIME.IM REFERRING TO THE DAYS WHEN MY POUCH DOESN'T FEEL VERY TOLERABLE TO FOOD.ON THOSE DAYS THERE IS VERY LITTLE IF ANY FOOD CONSUMED.OTHER DAYS I CAN EAT OK, STILL VERY VERY SMALL AMOUNTS I THINK EVEN LESS THAN IM SUPPOSED TO.BUT I HAVE TO SAY OVERALL THINGS ARE GOOD.IM STILL NOT WEIGHING AT HOME ,ONLY AT THE DR'S OFFICE ON MY FOLLOW-UP APPTS.I DO KNOW HOWEVER THAT IM NOW WEARING A 16-18 INSTEAD OF A 22-24.IT'S ALL HAPPENING PRETTY QUICKLY.PEOPLE'S REACTIONS TO MY WEIGHTLOSS HAVE BEEN REALLY GOOD GENERALLY,ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE SOME PEOPLE WHO HAVE WEIGHT ISSUES OF THEIR OWN AND CHOOSE TO SAY NOTHING TO YOU AT ALL...GOOD OR BAD.IM FEELING MUCH STONGER NOW ALOT MORE ENERGETIC.IM BEGINNING TO ENJOY GOING PLACES AGAIN WITHOUT FEELING LIKE A SWEATY SLOB.SPEAKING OF SWEATY,ITS FUNNY BUT I DONT SWEAT ANYMORE.I USED TO BE HOT ALL THE TIME.WHEN WORKING I WAS THE ONE WITH THE WET HAIR FROM DOING VERY LITTLE.NO MORE NOW IM THE ONE WHO DOESN'T SWEAT AND CAN ACTUALLY KEEP MY HAIRSTYLE ALL DAY.I HOPE ALL MY OH FRIENDS ARE DOING AS WELL.I WISH YOU ALL CONTINUED SUCCESS.


Long Time Coming!

Nov 03, 2007

Hello, everyone. Sorry it's been so long since i've posted.I'm doing well. I had a little bit of a rough time in the beginning but i'm doing better.Concerning my weightloss:I haven't been weighed since my 3 wk. follow-up appointment.I made myself a promise before surgery which will be 2 months on 11-10-07, that i would'nt stay on the scales, so i got rid of them beforehand.At that time i had lost 38 lbs. not too bad for 3 wks.I have my 2mon.follow-up in Dec. i have to say i am curious though.My thought is at this point the amount isn't really that important as long as i see the weight coming off.I do see it, i'm down from a 22/24 to a 16/18 in less than 2 mon.I still have issues getting my protein in and also not drinking with my meals at times i would prefer to drink.I have days where my stomache feels weak and not food worthy and i just have to eat lightly or do liquids..i'm learning to listen to my pouch,,it's the boss now and totally in control.

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Oct 03, 2007


A little rocky but getting there

Oct 02, 2007

Hello everyone.I know its been a while since i've posted.Since my surgery i've had a virus that really put a bad twist on my recovery.Im finally over it.But have still been nausious 24/7.Im eating very very little because of it.And also my sense of smell is really messed up,everything smells really bad that may be contributing to my nausea.I called my surgeon yesterday to discuss these issues.I was told that alot of people have these same complaints in the early stages after surgery.That was a relief,im not a weirdo afterall.I go for my follow-up appt. tommorrow,so i guess ill get my true weightloss amount then.Ill re-post afterwards to let you all see my progress.My clothes are starting to get really loose and im seeing my old face when i look in the mirror.I guess im on the right track.Good luck to you all on your journey!

Doing pretty good

Sep 21, 2007

I want to start off by saying that The people here on OH have been a Godsend for me.I've never in my life seen complete strangers that can be so kind so compassionate so caring and so helpful.Any time i needed words of encouragement to get me through there was always a list of people offering they're support.So for that i thank each and every one of you wonderful people.That being said:I am doing well,having a hard time getting my protein in but of course again one of my best OH buds helped me with that-BLESS YOU! I haven't weighed yet im going to wait until my 2 wk. follow-up next wed.This has been quite a ride thus far,sometimes good sometimes not so good but a blessing all the same.I had about a 3 day depression thing missing my food i guess.Luckily, im over that.Im losing my breasts as im typing,and i see beginnings of collar bones,who'd of thought?Anyway,in closing i want to say again how much i appreciate each and every one of you,i just hope that i've given as much support as i've recieved.

tomorrow-tomorrow

Sep 09, 2007

Well all my friends,tomorrow is the DAY! Please everyone keep me in your thoughts and prayers.I will return after i get home from the hospital and give you all updates on my progress.

Last thoughts before the DAY!

Sep 08, 2007

Love. 
Can someone tell me:Is it normal that im less nervous now(the night before surgery)than i've been since i began this quest.I've suddenly become calm,relaxed and ready to go.I hope that's a good sign.I've spent my day packing,doing last minute chores around the house.My oldest son,his girlfriend and my in-laws came by for my send off.So i guess all these months of preparing have come to pass.I began this process on May 15th so it's been a real journey,sometimes good sometimes not so good but each procedure bringing me closer to my ultimate goal.Well i guess this is it for now.-Lee Ann

Home Sweet Home

Sep 05, 2007

Today is day 2 home from the hosp.Feeling a little better each day.Finally i'm not having much of a problem with gas.This has been quite a ride so far.It's difficult to get my protein in,because im not hungry and i've found that i wasn't a water person before but i've grown to like it somewhat.The thought of another protein shake makes me blaaah.I'm also finally beginning to drop some of the fluid i took on in the hosp.Soi guess all's good.


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About Me
KINSTON, NC
Location
22.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/10/2007
Surgery Date
Mar 11, 2007
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