buenano
1 year post op
Oct 24, 2006
WELL TODAY IS OCTOBER 3, 2006. HAD I STAYED MARRIED TO MY KIDS FATHER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 25 YEARS... GOSH THAT IS A LONG TIME. BUT FOR ME IT DID NOT WORK OUT... I DON'T FEEL SAD ABOUT IT, IT IS JUST LIFE....
I HAVE NOT UPDATED FOR AWHILE NOW... I WEIGHED THIS MORNING AND I AM 160 #. THAT IS 10 POUNDS FROM MY GOAL.. I HAVE BEEN STUCK THERE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS... I AM DOING HORRIBLE ON GETTING MY PROTEIN SHAKES IN, BUT I AM EATING ALOT OF PROTEIN FOODS.... ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAVE REALLY BEGAN TO ENJOY FOOD, AND TASTE, AND TEXTURE... I AM CRAVING MEAT...AND EAT PLENTY OF IT... I ENJOY SALADS AND VEGGIES, BUT COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE CARBS...THAT IS A GOOD THING... I STRUGGLE SOME DAYS WITH GETTING IN MY WATER...BUT MY NEW BEST FREIND IS THIS AWESOME BIG PINK JUG THAT HOLDS 64 OZ.... I DRINK THAT, AND ANYTHING OVER IS A BONUS....IE....COFFEE, JUICE, TEA. ETC....
I HAVE LOST SO MANY INCHES... I WENT TO VICTORIA SECRETS LAST NIGHT AND GOT MEASURED FOR A BRA...WOOOHOOOO... I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A BRA FROM VS THAT FIT..... THEY DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THEM IN MY SIZE.... SO SHE MEASURED ME AND TOLD ME I WAS A 38 C...... I SO NEED TO BUY BRA'S AND PANTIES.... THEY ARE FALLING OFF OF ME....heheheehe.....
I FEEL REALLY GOOD. I HAVE OCCASIONAL FOOT CRAMPS,AND THAT BOTHERS ME.... I FREAK OUT AT THE LEAST UNUSUAL THING HAPPENING... I HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SURGERY AND I WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.... ALSO HAVING A MOTHER THAT HAD LOU GEHRIGS DISEASE THAT CAME ON RAPIDLY ALSO FREAKS ME OUT......
I AM MORE ACTIVE THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN AND I AM LOVING IT.
THE SUPPORT GROUP IS GOING GOOD... I SO NEED THE SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING EVERYONE AND GIVING BACK...
THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN PAYING IT FORWARD....
SO I AM OFF TO DO MORE WORK NOW. AND WILL UPDATE AT THE END OF THE MONTH....THIS MONTH IS 1 YEAR.... I HAVE MY ANNUAL PCP APPT ON THE 25TH AND MY ANNUAL SURGICAL APPT ON THE 27TH....WOOOHOOOO.
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY....OCTOBER 25TH, 2006
Wow, I don’t quite know where to begin……
I sit here today looking back over the past 12 months, and it is just unbelievable. I feel like I am in a fairytale dream and am afraid I will wake up and it will all be all over…. For those of you walking this path with me, you know what I am talking about.
My Life was totally changed October 25, 2005. I remember getting up that morning and leaving my hotel in Houston Texas and driving across the street to Dr’s Hospital Parkway, and thinking that in a hours surgery would all be over with.. My life would change, and my eating habits would change, and I would feel so much better….That was my pre-op thought. Yes I am an educated person, and I am a nurse. I had done all of my research for years on WLS. I had waited it out, got insurance coverage. and found a surgeon that I trusted with my life, and one that actually communicated with me, not only as a patient, but as a collegue in the medical profession… It was perfect and I was set to go.
Little did I know, that when I woke up, boy had my life changed… Yes I knew I had to take deep breaths, yes I knew I had to walk, yes I knew how to give a Lovenox injection, but I let the nurse show me how and then told him I was a nurse. I can be such b**** sometimes.
I had my vitamins, my protein, I had it all… I headed home to Austin.
I dropped great amounts of weight, and felt better almost immediately. I was off of blood pressure medicine, then thyroid medication, my blood sugars were normal… and OMG…. I was shrinking…….
By the end of my first 6 months I had lost 96 pounds. The transformation was remarkable… I was faithful in my regimine of vitamins, protein, exercise, and low carbs.
I ate what I was suppose to…. I felt great. I looked even better…
I had emotional moments, and broke down and cried almost every drop in size… The walmart and Burlington coat factory dressing rooms know me well. I still get emotional. This is so life changing.
I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to have had this surgery…
I am 43 years old, I never dreamed that I would be doing some of the things I am doing or wanting to do, never in my life.
I remember the old me, and cringe when I look at my picture and think of how I once was…
Not able to get out of the bath tub without getting on all fours.
Not able to paint my toenails or put on socks and tie tennis shoes.
Not able to get a pair of boots on my fat thighs.
Not able to wear clothes that I dreamed of wearing.
Not able to walk without taking my inhaler with me and getting short of breath, much less running which I can now do.
Not able to dance without having my heart race, and getting tired and huffing and puffing.
Not able to enjoy life.I was Staying home because I was ashamed of how big I was, and how small my husband was. I felt worthless and such a failure.
Blaming myself and my weight on everything wrong in my life… I could go on here forever…..
So today October 25th, 2006. I sit here and have to admit, I woke up emotional this morning and have cried most of the morning…. Not tears of sadness, but tears of happiness… I am alive, I am living and I am healthy, and I thank God for giving me this opportunity.
I have went from 296# to 155 # this morning…. YES I HAVE BROKE THE 3 WEEK STALL…. I may still make goal by the end of the week when I see Dr. J.but if I don’t, well for some reason this morning it isn’t bothering me.
I am 5pounds from my goal. My BMI has went from 49 to 25.7 I am no longer Morbid obese. I am just now overweight….
I have lost a total of 65 ¼ inches, and 141 #. I have went from a size 24-26 pants and top and dress to a size small top and dress and pants are a size 6-8 depending on how they are made.
THIS IS SO UNBELIEVABLE
I see my surgeon on Friday for my one year appt. I also get to meet my Angel for the first time since my surgery and I am so happy to be able to do that. Dana (Cajun Girl) has been there for me to support me, and talk to me, and walk the journey with me. I can never thank you enough, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, not only for your angel duties, but for the friendship that has grown via the internet, OH Boards and phone.
To my OH family, all of you all over the US. Canada, and where ever you may be, and have supported me. I cannot thank you enough. I have always been told that strangers are sometimes your best friends.
To my wonderful “It’s A Good Year Bariatric Support Group.”, you guys rock….. Thank you so much for coming to support group, making it a success, and keeping each other in check. I know sometimes it isn’t always easy at support group, emotions run wild sometimes, and conversations get monopolized, but I think we have a great group and I am so happy to be a part of it. Keep posting and supporting each other, and holding me accountable…
To my OH Support Group Peers, Oh My Gosh. I think this group of people, are the most wonderful people in the world. Monica, Dame, Amy, Cathy, Dottie, and anyone else I have missed, I thank you for your support, your training, your belief in each of us as support group leaders. It is so important to each of us, I am sure, to have you there available for us. I am so proud to say I am an OH support group leader. This is a wonderful organization, and I would do what ever I had to do, to remain a part of it.
Last but not least, my bad looking biker boy. You are the most amazing person I know. Your support of me is remarkable. Your love for me is unconditional, you have stuck with me when no one else has through many many issues. Your love for the Lord, and your new relationship with your soldiers is amazing. I look forward to sharing many, many good times with you, and being there to stand beside you forever. To my Kids… I love you so much, unconditionally. I am so proud of each of you…
Walk in Peace.
I HAVE NOT UPDATED FOR AWHILE NOW... I WEIGHED THIS MORNING AND I AM 160 #. THAT IS 10 POUNDS FROM MY GOAL.. I HAVE BEEN STUCK THERE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS... I AM DOING HORRIBLE ON GETTING MY PROTEIN SHAKES IN, BUT I AM EATING ALOT OF PROTEIN FOODS.... ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAVE REALLY BEGAN TO ENJOY FOOD, AND TASTE, AND TEXTURE... I AM CRAVING MEAT...AND EAT PLENTY OF IT... I ENJOY SALADS AND VEGGIES, BUT COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE CARBS...THAT IS A GOOD THING... I STRUGGLE SOME DAYS WITH GETTING IN MY WATER...BUT MY NEW BEST FREIND IS THIS AWESOME BIG PINK JUG THAT HOLDS 64 OZ.... I DRINK THAT, AND ANYTHING OVER IS A BONUS....IE....COFFEE, JUICE, TEA. ETC....
I HAVE LOST SO MANY INCHES... I WENT TO VICTORIA SECRETS LAST NIGHT AND GOT MEASURED FOR A BRA...WOOOHOOOO... I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT A BRA FROM VS THAT FIT..... THEY DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THEM IN MY SIZE.... SO SHE MEASURED ME AND TOLD ME I WAS A 38 C...... I SO NEED TO BUY BRA'S AND PANTIES.... THEY ARE FALLING OFF OF ME....heheheehe.....
I FEEL REALLY GOOD. I HAVE OCCASIONAL FOOT CRAMPS,AND THAT BOTHERS ME.... I FREAK OUT AT THE LEAST UNUSUAL THING HAPPENING... I HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SURGERY AND I WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.... ALSO HAVING A MOTHER THAT HAD LOU GEHRIGS DISEASE THAT CAME ON RAPIDLY ALSO FREAKS ME OUT......
I AM MORE ACTIVE THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN AND I AM LOVING IT.
THE SUPPORT GROUP IS GOING GOOD... I SO NEED THE SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING EVERYONE AND GIVING BACK...
THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN PAYING IT FORWARD....
SO I AM OFF TO DO MORE WORK NOW. AND WILL UPDATE AT THE END OF THE MONTH....THIS MONTH IS 1 YEAR.... I HAVE MY ANNUAL PCP APPT ON THE 25TH AND MY ANNUAL SURGICAL APPT ON THE 27TH....WOOOHOOOO.
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY....OCTOBER 25TH, 2006
Wow, I don’t quite know where to begin……
I sit here today looking back over the past 12 months, and it is just unbelievable. I feel like I am in a fairytale dream and am afraid I will wake up and it will all be all over…. For those of you walking this path with me, you know what I am talking about.
My Life was totally changed October 25, 2005. I remember getting up that morning and leaving my hotel in Houston Texas and driving across the street to Dr’s Hospital Parkway, and thinking that in a hours surgery would all be over with.. My life would change, and my eating habits would change, and I would feel so much better….That was my pre-op thought. Yes I am an educated person, and I am a nurse. I had done all of my research for years on WLS. I had waited it out, got insurance coverage. and found a surgeon that I trusted with my life, and one that actually communicated with me, not only as a patient, but as a collegue in the medical profession… It was perfect and I was set to go.
Little did I know, that when I woke up, boy had my life changed… Yes I knew I had to take deep breaths, yes I knew I had to walk, yes I knew how to give a Lovenox injection, but I let the nurse show me how and then told him I was a nurse. I can be such b**** sometimes.
I had my vitamins, my protein, I had it all… I headed home to Austin.
I dropped great amounts of weight, and felt better almost immediately. I was off of blood pressure medicine, then thyroid medication, my blood sugars were normal… and OMG…. I was shrinking…….
By the end of my first 6 months I had lost 96 pounds. The transformation was remarkable… I was faithful in my regimine of vitamins, protein, exercise, and low carbs.
I ate what I was suppose to…. I felt great. I looked even better…
I had emotional moments, and broke down and cried almost every drop in size… The walmart and Burlington coat factory dressing rooms know me well. I still get emotional. This is so life changing.
I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to have had this surgery…
I am 43 years old, I never dreamed that I would be doing some of the things I am doing or wanting to do, never in my life.
I remember the old me, and cringe when I look at my picture and think of how I once was…
Not able to get out of the bath tub without getting on all fours.
Not able to paint my toenails or put on socks and tie tennis shoes.
Not able to get a pair of boots on my fat thighs.
Not able to wear clothes that I dreamed of wearing.
Not able to walk without taking my inhaler with me and getting short of breath, much less running which I can now do.
Not able to dance without having my heart race, and getting tired and huffing and puffing.
Not able to enjoy life.I was Staying home because I was ashamed of how big I was, and how small my husband was. I felt worthless and such a failure.
Blaming myself and my weight on everything wrong in my life… I could go on here forever…..
So today October 25th, 2006. I sit here and have to admit, I woke up emotional this morning and have cried most of the morning…. Not tears of sadness, but tears of happiness… I am alive, I am living and I am healthy, and I thank God for giving me this opportunity.
I have went from 296# to 155 # this morning…. YES I HAVE BROKE THE 3 WEEK STALL…. I may still make goal by the end of the week when I see Dr. J.but if I don’t, well for some reason this morning it isn’t bothering me.
I am 5pounds from my goal. My BMI has went from 49 to 25.7 I am no longer Morbid obese. I am just now overweight….
I have lost a total of 65 ¼ inches, and 141 #. I have went from a size 24-26 pants and top and dress to a size small top and dress and pants are a size 6-8 depending on how they are made.
THIS IS SO UNBELIEVABLE
I see my surgeon on Friday for my one year appt. I also get to meet my Angel for the first time since my surgery and I am so happy to be able to do that. Dana (Cajun Girl) has been there for me to support me, and talk to me, and walk the journey with me. I can never thank you enough, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, not only for your angel duties, but for the friendship that has grown via the internet, OH Boards and phone.
To my OH family, all of you all over the US. Canada, and where ever you may be, and have supported me. I cannot thank you enough. I have always been told that strangers are sometimes your best friends.
To my wonderful “It’s A Good Year Bariatric Support Group.”, you guys rock….. Thank you so much for coming to support group, making it a success, and keeping each other in check. I know sometimes it isn’t always easy at support group, emotions run wild sometimes, and conversations get monopolized, but I think we have a great group and I am so happy to be a part of it. Keep posting and supporting each other, and holding me accountable…
To my OH Support Group Peers, Oh My Gosh. I think this group of people, are the most wonderful people in the world. Monica, Dame, Amy, Cathy, Dottie, and anyone else I have missed, I thank you for your support, your training, your belief in each of us as support group leaders. It is so important to each of us, I am sure, to have you there available for us. I am so proud to say I am an OH support group leader. This is a wonderful organization, and I would do what ever I had to do, to remain a part of it.
Last but not least, my bad looking biker boy. You are the most amazing person I know. Your support of me is remarkable. Your love for me is unconditional, you have stuck with me when no one else has through many many issues. Your love for the Lord, and your new relationship with your soldiers is amazing. I look forward to sharing many, many good times with you, and being there to stand beside you forever. To my Kids… I love you so much, unconditionally. I am so proud of each of you…
Walk in Peace.
HERE IS SIT. My first Official OH Blog......
Oct 13, 2006
Well here I sit. It is 5:44 AM. October 14, 2006. This is my first official blog on the new OH. I have been up since 3AM. DH left to go to a motorcycle rally in South Padre Island, and I got up to see him off and have coffee. ummmm. Could have been really snoozing away.
I really like this new site... I decided to read the post when I found that the changes had been made. So it is exciting. I guess I have my day planned today, to play on the site, and see how much damage I can do.
I am really feeling great. I go for my check up on the 27th. 1 whole year... It does not seem possible.
It seems like just yesterday I was getting ready to have the surgery. It is one wild ride that is for sure.
September 2006
Sep 20, 2006
09082006: WELL MY LIFE IS CRAZY. I SPENT THE WEEKEND IN COLORADO WITH SOLDIERS FOR JESUS...IT WAS WONDERFUL. I LOST WEIGHT WHILE THERE TOO..WHICH IS AWESOME... I AM DOWN TO 165 POUNDS SO I AM 15 POUNDS FROM GOAL. I AM STILL IN A BAGGY SIZE 8 AND SOME 10'S DEPENDING ON HOW THEY ARE MADE, AND HOW CHEAP. I FEEL GREAT.. I HAVE OCCASIONAL CRAMPING AT NIGHT, BUT I THINK IT IS MY POTASSIUM. IF I SKIP EATING BANANNAS FOR A FEW DAYS I NOTICE THE CRAMPS.... GOOD OLD NURSE IN ME, DIAGNOSING MYSELF.... I FAITHFULLY TAKE MY VITAMINS AND MY PROTEIN, AND DRINK MY WATER... MY SUPPORT GROUP HAS HAD ISSUES WITH ONE MEMBER... HOPEFULLY IT IS ALL SETTLED. DH HAS GROWN SO CLOSE TO GOD....IT IS UNREAL.. I AM SO HAPPY.
OH WELL MUCH LOVE AND LOOSING FOR NOW.
September 21, 2006. WOW, I AM IN A SIZE 6 JEAN, HAVE LOST 135 POUNDS TO DATE.... THIS IS SO AMAZING.. I FEEL GREAT... CANNOT WAIT TO SEE DR. JAY NEXT MONTH... I THANK GOD EACH DAY FOR ALLOWING ME TO HAVE THIS SURGERY AND TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
OH WELL MUCH LOVE AND LOOSING FOR NOW.
September 21, 2006. WOW, I AM IN A SIZE 6 JEAN, HAVE LOST 135 POUNDS TO DATE.... THIS IS SO AMAZING.. I FEEL GREAT... CANNOT WAIT TO SEE DR. JAY NEXT MONTH... I THANK GOD EACH DAY FOR ALLOWING ME TO HAVE THIS SURGERY AND TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
August 2006
Aug 24, 2006
August 2nd, 2006: Well I am below the 175 Mark and have been stuck here for a few days now. 174.2. I really need to kick up the exercise, but I just find it is so hot and I just don't want to do it...
I know that is bad. My skin is getting saggy...and I hate my arms. I have a consult with Dr. Hall this month, mainly to see where I am at and how much I am looking at to do my arms.... I can live with the rest of my body... but they are just horrible. I feel great. No problems. Some days I have difficulty getting in all of my water. But I am doing good on proteins, and vitamins, and watching the carbs. I just need to up the water. So other than the exercise I am doing great. The support group is going well the girls are active and supporting each other, IMing, and posting to the website. It is really helping me too... I am looking forward to getting more active and paying it forward more...
AUGUST 15TH. WELL YESTERDAY I MET WITH DR. HALL. (PLASTICS). ABOUT BRACHIOPLASTY. HE IS A WONDERFUL SURGEON, AND HIS WORK IS SO NEAT AND PRECISE. I SAW A HAND HE HAD PUT BACK TOGETHER YEARS AGO AND IT WAS AMAZING.... SO IF SOMEONE IS GOING TO CUT ON MY ARM, AND GIVE ME A SCAR...I WANT THE PRETTIEST ONE IN AUSTIN....:) HE GAVE ME A QUOTE, AND IT IS PRETTY MUCH WHAT I EXPECTED... I WILL BE PAYING CASH FOR THIS.
WE ARE SO BUSY AT WORK.. GETTING GEARED UP FOR THE CIP CAMPAIGN. I AM HAPPY THAT WE WILL BE BUSY. SO I WILL BE HAVING TO CATCH UP ON OH AT NIGHT.. THE SUPPORT GROUP IS GOING GOOD...EVERYONE CONTINUES TO POST AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE A GREAT MEETING NEXT WEEK.
I AM STUCK AGAIN AT 172#.. I JUST CAN'T GET UNDER THAT 170 MARK.. I AM AVERAGING ABOUT A POUND A WEEK. NORMALLY, THEN SOMEWEEKS I WILL DROP A COUPLE OF POUNDS. IT IS WEIRD. I ORDERED PROTEIN TODAY, AND NOT FROM BARIATRIC EATING.COM. I AM STILL PISSED WITH THEM...THEY LOST A GOOD CUSTOMER. BUT OH WELL. HOPEFULLY MY MOCHA PROTEIN WILL BE HERE BY THE END OF THE WEEK... I LONG FOR A GOOD PROTEIN SHAKE, INSTEAD OF THE CRAPPY ONES I AM FORCING MYSELF TO DRINK EVERY DAY... LIFE IS GOOD FOR ME, I AM HAPPY, AND FEELING WONDERFUL.IT HAS BEEN REALLY HOT, SO I FIND MYSELF DRINKING A BUNCH OF EXTRA WATER. IT IS 95 DEGREES OUT NOW, AND IT IS 850 AT NIGHT....
GEEZE. WELL TILL NEXT TIME. MUCH LOVE AND LOOSING, AND WALK IN PEACE.....
AUGUST 25, 2006 Today is my 10 month Anniversary.
As of this morning.. I have lost 126# and 61.5 inches.... My BMI has went from a wopping 49 to 28.2. I have went from a size 24/26 to a size SHOCK.....8.........
I am no medications... no symptoms of diabetes or high blood pressure. I feel wonderful, and am doing things I have never done, or have not done in 25 years or more. (like ride on the back of a motorcycle with a damn laptop slung across my back at 8:00 AM in dreaded MOPAC traffic all the way to central Austin...) just because tonite is date nite, and it is easier to navigate on a moto instead of a car on friday nights here, and this has become our Friday Ritual....
I have chose to live a healthy lifestyle and make my tool work for me... I just like the rest of you, I have good days and bad days. One day peanut butter is good for me, one day it isn't.
I occasionally eat things I should not, but I don't eat the whole bowl or bag, or plate or what ever it comes in... and I don't beat myself up over it...
I continue to have the wow moments and love each one of them, and sometimes I am the emotional one... This is so life changing and overwelming at times.
I am faithful with my vitamins, minerals and proteins and most days get more than the goal amount of fluids and water....
I have chose to pay it forward by starting a support group and I have a wonderful growing group that I just love dearly.... and I thank each of you.
So life is good for Vickie/Vick/buenano/goodyear0703 (what ever you know me by) and I thank God each day for blessing me with this surgery, and allowing me to have my life back, and to really live.
I have to thank Dana personally for always being there for me... Dana is my angel, and we have not had the chance to meet yet, but she is always there.
Jennifer in San Antonio... Girl, I have a closeness to you, that I can't explain, maybe it is the moto thing..... but I look so forward to meeting you and hanging out if we can ever get it together.
To each of you that have entered my life, via email, support on the OH Board, IM, I thank you so much for your support and friendship.
I know that is bad. My skin is getting saggy...and I hate my arms. I have a consult with Dr. Hall this month, mainly to see where I am at and how much I am looking at to do my arms.... I can live with the rest of my body... but they are just horrible. I feel great. No problems. Some days I have difficulty getting in all of my water. But I am doing good on proteins, and vitamins, and watching the carbs. I just need to up the water. So other than the exercise I am doing great. The support group is going well the girls are active and supporting each other, IMing, and posting to the website. It is really helping me too... I am looking forward to getting more active and paying it forward more...
AUGUST 15TH. WELL YESTERDAY I MET WITH DR. HALL. (PLASTICS). ABOUT BRACHIOPLASTY. HE IS A WONDERFUL SURGEON, AND HIS WORK IS SO NEAT AND PRECISE. I SAW A HAND HE HAD PUT BACK TOGETHER YEARS AGO AND IT WAS AMAZING.... SO IF SOMEONE IS GOING TO CUT ON MY ARM, AND GIVE ME A SCAR...I WANT THE PRETTIEST ONE IN AUSTIN....:) HE GAVE ME A QUOTE, AND IT IS PRETTY MUCH WHAT I EXPECTED... I WILL BE PAYING CASH FOR THIS.
WE ARE SO BUSY AT WORK.. GETTING GEARED UP FOR THE CIP CAMPAIGN. I AM HAPPY THAT WE WILL BE BUSY. SO I WILL BE HAVING TO CATCH UP ON OH AT NIGHT.. THE SUPPORT GROUP IS GOING GOOD...EVERYONE CONTINUES TO POST AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE A GREAT MEETING NEXT WEEK.
I AM STUCK AGAIN AT 172#.. I JUST CAN'T GET UNDER THAT 170 MARK.. I AM AVERAGING ABOUT A POUND A WEEK. NORMALLY, THEN SOMEWEEKS I WILL DROP A COUPLE OF POUNDS. IT IS WEIRD. I ORDERED PROTEIN TODAY, AND NOT FROM BARIATRIC EATING.COM. I AM STILL PISSED WITH THEM...THEY LOST A GOOD CUSTOMER. BUT OH WELL. HOPEFULLY MY MOCHA PROTEIN WILL BE HERE BY THE END OF THE WEEK... I LONG FOR A GOOD PROTEIN SHAKE, INSTEAD OF THE CRAPPY ONES I AM FORCING MYSELF TO DRINK EVERY DAY... LIFE IS GOOD FOR ME, I AM HAPPY, AND FEELING WONDERFUL.IT HAS BEEN REALLY HOT, SO I FIND MYSELF DRINKING A BUNCH OF EXTRA WATER. IT IS 95 DEGREES OUT NOW, AND IT IS 850 AT NIGHT....
GEEZE. WELL TILL NEXT TIME. MUCH LOVE AND LOOSING, AND WALK IN PEACE.....
AUGUST 25, 2006 Today is my 10 month Anniversary.
As of this morning.. I have lost 126# and 61.5 inches.... My BMI has went from a wopping 49 to 28.2. I have went from a size 24/26 to a size SHOCK.....8.........
I am no medications... no symptoms of diabetes or high blood pressure. I feel wonderful, and am doing things I have never done, or have not done in 25 years or more. (like ride on the back of a motorcycle with a damn laptop slung across my back at 8:00 AM in dreaded MOPAC traffic all the way to central Austin...) just because tonite is date nite, and it is easier to navigate on a moto instead of a car on friday nights here, and this has become our Friday Ritual....
I have chose to live a healthy lifestyle and make my tool work for me... I just like the rest of you, I have good days and bad days. One day peanut butter is good for me, one day it isn't.
I occasionally eat things I should not, but I don't eat the whole bowl or bag, or plate or what ever it comes in... and I don't beat myself up over it...
I continue to have the wow moments and love each one of them, and sometimes I am the emotional one... This is so life changing and overwelming at times.
I am faithful with my vitamins, minerals and proteins and most days get more than the goal amount of fluids and water....
I have chose to pay it forward by starting a support group and I have a wonderful growing group that I just love dearly.... and I thank each of you.
So life is good for Vickie/Vick/buenano/goodyear0703 (what ever you know me by) and I thank God each day for blessing me with this surgery, and allowing me to have my life back, and to really live.
I have to thank Dana personally for always being there for me... Dana is my angel, and we have not had the chance to meet yet, but she is always there.
Jennifer in San Antonio... Girl, I have a closeness to you, that I can't explain, maybe it is the moto thing..... but I look so forward to meeting you and hanging out if we can ever get it together.
To each of you that have entered my life, via email, support on the OH Board, IM, I thank you so much for your support and friendship.
July 2006
Jul 27, 2006
Today is July 5, 2006. I have been on vacation in Galveston. On my scale this morning, I have gained a pound. NOT GOOD... It has rained the whole time while at the coast. I have grazed and know it isn't good. I even found myself wanting to eat sweets... :( what the hell is wrong with me??? So today it is back on track and try to increase the water. I am finding that is very hard to do at home, and while not at work... I had a good holiday, and birthday. Life is good.
Juliy 20, 2006 Well Life is healthy. What can I say. I have the support group up and going and I am so excited about it. Everyone seems to be really excited.
I am doing pretty good with my weight. I am down 119#. My goal is 150 so I think I am doing pretty good with the loss. 27# to goal. I have some saggy skin on my tummy and legs and it bothers me somewhat. My arms are horrible. I just hate them. I don't know how I will ever afford to get them done, but I will do what ever I have to, I guess.
I need to be exercising more, I just can't get motivated again to do it. I know I need to. but it is hard, I really need to get my crap together in that department. Other than that, life is good. and I am so happy with my weight loss. I see Dr. J in October for my annual exam. I need to f/u with my PCP. I have a rash, and need to get it documented. I also have a consult with Dr. Hall (plastics ) in August.
JULY 25, 2006: WELL TODAY IS 9 MONTHS FOR ME SINCE MY REBIRTHDAY. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MY LIFE HAS CHANGED. MY WEIGHT HAS WENT FROM 296 TO 176 AS OF TODAY. THAT IS A LOSS OF1 20# SO FAR. MY BMI IS DOWN TO 29.2 I AM NO LONGER OBESE, I AM JUST OVER WEIGHT. I AM HEALTHIER THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN. I HAVE SAGGINESS STARTING ON MY THIGHS AND AROUND MY KNEES. (NO DAISY DUKES FOR ME..) AND MY STOMACH IS A LITTLE SAGGY BUT NOT MUCH..I CAN LIVE WITH THAT. MY BAT WINGS ARE ANOTHER STORY...I NEVER CONSIDERED MY SELF VAIN, AND I KNEW I WOULD HAVE ISSUES WITH SKIN, BUT THESE ARMS REALLY BOTHER ME.
I HAVE STARTED THE SUPPORT GROUP HERE AND IT IS AWESOME. IT HOLDS ME ACCOUNTABLE AND LETS ME HELP OTHERS ALSO. I THINK WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD GROUP.
WOW MOMENTS CONTINUE AND I CAN NOW SWING MY SHORT ASS LEG OVER THE BACK SEAT OF THE BIKE....WOOOOHOOOO.
A YEAR AGO, I COULD NOT GET MY FAT ASS ON IT, MUCH LESS SWING MY LEG OVER IT.... I REMEMEBER BEING SO UPSET AND CRYING AND FEELING LIKE A FAILURE.....
MY SELF CONFIDENCE IS OVER THE LIMIT, AND I HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE AND LET GO AND LET GOD. I CAN'T CHANGE ANYONE BUT MYSELF, SO WHY STRESS MYSELF OUT TRYING.
I HAVE GOOD FRIENDS TO SUPPORT ME, AND ARE THERE FOR ME, WHEN NO ONE ELSE IN MY FAMILY ARE, SO THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS. SOMETIMES FRIENDS ARE BETTER FAMILY.
WELL MY JOURNEY CONTINUES. I FOLLOW UP WITH DR. J IN OCTOBER AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE VISIT. I REALLY NEED TO UP MY EXERCISE. AND I AM STRUGGLING WITH THAT ON A DAILY BASIS. I AM DOING GOOD ON MY VITS, WATER AND PROTEIN... THOSE ARE NOT PROBLEMS... I HAVE LEARNED TO COOK WITH SPLENDA WHEN I GET THAT SWEET TOOTH, AND SUPRISINGLY I CAN USUALLY SATISFY WITH FRUIT..
WEL PEACE TO EVERYONE AND KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
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July 28th, 2006. Well today I hit the 175# mark... It took me a week to loose a pound.. I have been horrible this week on my water, I have slowed down.. Don't know why? it just seems hard to get in.. I hae been more stressed than normal. and I gues that is okay, it comes in cycles. My size 10 Jeans are getting baggy....wooohooo... I really don't know if I want to loose much more really... I guess it is fear now, i have never been this small. and it is frightening.. Now I am fearing looking all shrivled and old, and saggy and really bad.. You know how people look when they abuse, and are anorexic... Gosh I go from one extreme to the next.... My arms really bother me..... really bad... I will have to get them fixed no matter what... other than that life is pretty good... I am worried financially, the child support is going to kill me, I don't know how I am going to make it for 10 months.... Guess I will be paying for the hunting leases this year for my ex husband... Oh well what goes around comes around.
Which Ultimate Beautiful Woman are You?
Juliy 20, 2006 Well Life is healthy. What can I say. I have the support group up and going and I am so excited about it. Everyone seems to be really excited.
I am doing pretty good with my weight. I am down 119#. My goal is 150 so I think I am doing pretty good with the loss. 27# to goal. I have some saggy skin on my tummy and legs and it bothers me somewhat. My arms are horrible. I just hate them. I don't know how I will ever afford to get them done, but I will do what ever I have to, I guess.
I need to be exercising more, I just can't get motivated again to do it. I know I need to. but it is hard, I really need to get my crap together in that department. Other than that, life is good. and I am so happy with my weight loss. I see Dr. J in October for my annual exam. I need to f/u with my PCP. I have a rash, and need to get it documented. I also have a consult with Dr. Hall (plastics ) in August.
JULY 25, 2006: WELL TODAY IS 9 MONTHS FOR ME SINCE MY REBIRTHDAY. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MY LIFE HAS CHANGED. MY WEIGHT HAS WENT FROM 296 TO 176 AS OF TODAY. THAT IS A LOSS OF1 20# SO FAR. MY BMI IS DOWN TO 29.2 I AM NO LONGER OBESE, I AM JUST OVER WEIGHT. I AM HEALTHIER THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN. I HAVE SAGGINESS STARTING ON MY THIGHS AND AROUND MY KNEES. (NO DAISY DUKES FOR ME..) AND MY STOMACH IS A LITTLE SAGGY BUT NOT MUCH..I CAN LIVE WITH THAT. MY BAT WINGS ARE ANOTHER STORY...I NEVER CONSIDERED MY SELF VAIN, AND I KNEW I WOULD HAVE ISSUES WITH SKIN, BUT THESE ARMS REALLY BOTHER ME.
I HAVE STARTED THE SUPPORT GROUP HERE AND IT IS AWESOME. IT HOLDS ME ACCOUNTABLE AND LETS ME HELP OTHERS ALSO. I THINK WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD GROUP.
WOW MOMENTS CONTINUE AND I CAN NOW SWING MY SHORT ASS LEG OVER THE BACK SEAT OF THE BIKE....WOOOOHOOOO.
A YEAR AGO, I COULD NOT GET MY FAT ASS ON IT, MUCH LESS SWING MY LEG OVER IT.... I REMEMEBER BEING SO UPSET AND CRYING AND FEELING LIKE A FAILURE.....
MY SELF CONFIDENCE IS OVER THE LIMIT, AND I HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE AND LET GO AND LET GOD. I CAN'T CHANGE ANYONE BUT MYSELF, SO WHY STRESS MYSELF OUT TRYING.
I HAVE GOOD FRIENDS TO SUPPORT ME, AND ARE THERE FOR ME, WHEN NO ONE ELSE IN MY FAMILY ARE, SO THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS. SOMETIMES FRIENDS ARE BETTER FAMILY.
WELL MY JOURNEY CONTINUES. I FOLLOW UP WITH DR. J IN OCTOBER AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE VISIT. I REALLY NEED TO UP MY EXERCISE. AND I AM STRUGGLING WITH THAT ON A DAILY BASIS. I AM DOING GOOD ON MY VITS, WATER AND PROTEIN... THOSE ARE NOT PROBLEMS... I HAVE LEARNED TO COOK WITH SPLENDA WHEN I GET THAT SWEET TOOTH, AND SUPRISINGLY I CAN USUALLY SATISFY WITH FRUIT..
WEL PEACE TO EVERYONE AND KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
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July 28th, 2006. Well today I hit the 175# mark... It took me a week to loose a pound.. I have been horrible this week on my water, I have slowed down.. Don't know why? it just seems hard to get in.. I hae been more stressed than normal. and I gues that is okay, it comes in cycles. My size 10 Jeans are getting baggy....wooohooo... I really don't know if I want to loose much more really... I guess it is fear now, i have never been this small. and it is frightening.. Now I am fearing looking all shrivled and old, and saggy and really bad.. You know how people look when they abuse, and are anorexic... Gosh I go from one extreme to the next.... My arms really bother me..... really bad... I will have to get them fixed no matter what... other than that life is pretty good... I am worried financially, the child support is going to kill me, I don't know how I am going to make it for 10 months.... Guess I will be paying for the hunting leases this year for my ex husband... Oh well what goes around comes around.
Which Ultimate Beautiful Woman are You?
June 2006
Jun 24, 2006
June 19, 2006 Well I am on a roll again. I am down to 184. That is a total of 112# lost so far. I sometimes think I am dreaming and am afraid I am going to wake up and be almost 300# again. It is so unreal, and overwelming at times. I am in a size 10 jean, and they are a little loose.
My support group starts tomorrow nite, and I am really excited about it. I have had alot of inquiries, so I hope everyone shows up. I am hoping that I have a packed house so I have to go to Sams and buy metal chairs.....
I feel great. I continue to be pretty strict on my food choices, and getting in my proteins, and vitamins. DH is getting better giving the B12 shots and I am taking them two times a month. I always thought that my doc, that I use to work for was full of crap saying that they worked, but now I know they do... I can tell at the end of the two weeks that I am getting sluggish and fatigued. I should have my ass working out more, but I have always struggled with that, and I don't know why now would be any different. I do walk alot, and I need to be lifting more weights.
My arms are really bothersome. I have batwings that I hate, my thighs are getting wrinkled...I dread the coast next month and putting on a bathing suit, but hey I am 112 # lighter, and have not been this size since I was in the 8th grade. So wrinkle thighs and all I am going to enjoy my vacation. Overall I am really amazed at how I have toned up, and pretty happy with my size. I dont know how much more I will loose, and don't dwell on it... I totally take it day by day, and make the right choices with my foods, and protein.
I will keep you posted on the support group and hopefully this will help me too. I am hoping we can have a great little group.
Walk in Peace everyone, till next time.
June 23, 2006 Well I took the time today to weigh and measure because it is that time of the month.... Sunday the 25th will be 8 months post op for me. I feel really good and am amazed at the progress...
So here it goes:
I have went from a starting weight of 296-183
BMI-49--EXTREMEMLY OBESE TO OBESE 30.4
I HAVE LOST:
10.5 INCHES IN MY BUST
11.5 WAIST
11.5 HIPS
4.75 ARMS .... I have bat wings...... :(
1.0 WRIST
7.75 THIGH
1.5 ANKLE
FOR A TOTAL OF 48.5 INCHES.
WOOOOHOOOO.... It is just amazing...
Well today is June 25th. I have had a great weekend, and feel so good. I have brought 2 new members to OH and that makes me so happy. My support group is up and going, and I have an angelette that is having surgery tomorrow. I continue to have WOW moments and this weekend was no exception.. I fit into a pair of levi's that belong to dh. size 30/31....wooooohooooo...oh my gosh, I broke down into tears..AGAIN.. unless you go through this, you have no idea how this affects you and changes your life.
I get so damm emotional... I see my fat 300 pound self every time I look into the mirror until I have a wow moment. then it hits me and I am quickly brought into reality. Life is good. I have so many things happening in my life, and God is blessing me in ways, I never imagined he would. I am so happy.....
To those thinking about this journey, I can only tell you to follow your heart. The ending results are amazing and your life is changed forever....
Walk in Peace.
My support group starts tomorrow nite, and I am really excited about it. I have had alot of inquiries, so I hope everyone shows up. I am hoping that I have a packed house so I have to go to Sams and buy metal chairs.....
I feel great. I continue to be pretty strict on my food choices, and getting in my proteins, and vitamins. DH is getting better giving the B12 shots and I am taking them two times a month. I always thought that my doc, that I use to work for was full of crap saying that they worked, but now I know they do... I can tell at the end of the two weeks that I am getting sluggish and fatigued. I should have my ass working out more, but I have always struggled with that, and I don't know why now would be any different. I do walk alot, and I need to be lifting more weights.
My arms are really bothersome. I have batwings that I hate, my thighs are getting wrinkled...I dread the coast next month and putting on a bathing suit, but hey I am 112 # lighter, and have not been this size since I was in the 8th grade. So wrinkle thighs and all I am going to enjoy my vacation. Overall I am really amazed at how I have toned up, and pretty happy with my size. I dont know how much more I will loose, and don't dwell on it... I totally take it day by day, and make the right choices with my foods, and protein.
I will keep you posted on the support group and hopefully this will help me too. I am hoping we can have a great little group.
Walk in Peace everyone, till next time.
June 23, 2006 Well I took the time today to weigh and measure because it is that time of the month.... Sunday the 25th will be 8 months post op for me. I feel really good and am amazed at the progress...
So here it goes:
I have went from a starting weight of 296-183
BMI-49--EXTREMEMLY OBESE TO OBESE 30.4
I HAVE LOST:
10.5 INCHES IN MY BUST
11.5 WAIST
11.5 HIPS
4.75 ARMS .... I have bat wings...... :(
1.0 WRIST
7.75 THIGH
1.5 ANKLE
FOR A TOTAL OF 48.5 INCHES.
WOOOOHOOOO.... It is just amazing...
Well today is June 25th. I have had a great weekend, and feel so good. I have brought 2 new members to OH and that makes me so happy. My support group is up and going, and I have an angelette that is having surgery tomorrow. I continue to have WOW moments and this weekend was no exception.. I fit into a pair of levi's that belong to dh. size 30/31....wooooohooooo...oh my gosh, I broke down into tears..AGAIN.. unless you go through this, you have no idea how this affects you and changes your life.
I get so damm emotional... I see my fat 300 pound self every time I look into the mirror until I have a wow moment. then it hits me and I am quickly brought into reality. Life is good. I have so many things happening in my life, and God is blessing me in ways, I never imagined he would. I am so happy.....
To those thinking about this journey, I can only tell you to follow your heart. The ending results are amazing and your life is changed forever....
Walk in Peace.
May 2006 - Century Club
May 22, 2006
MAY 4, 2006 TODAY IS THE DAY.....
WOOOOHOOOOO I HAVE REACHED MY FIRST GOAL OF LOOSING 100 POUNDS AND JOINING THE CENTRUY CLUB...GOSH IT FEELS SO GREAT. SO WHAT AM I GOING TO DO FOR MYSELF????? NEW TATTOO I THINK...
5-6-06 OH MY GOSH, I HAVE LOST 2 MORE POUNDS AS OF TODAY SO THIS IS A TOTAL OF 102. I AM FEELING GREAT. WEARING A SIZE 12 14 JEAN. AND CAN GET INTO A MEDIUM SHIRT. LIFE IS GREAT. I LOVE THE WOW MOMENTS AND I LOVE THE SHOCK ON PEOPLE'S FACES WHEN THEY REALIZE IT IS ME.
DOING WELL WITH EATING REGULAR FOODS. STILL DOING PROTEIN SHAKES TWICE A DAY, BUT I LIKE THEM... VITAMINS AND MINERALS ARE A MUST AND NOT SO BAD NOW THAT THE ONLY RX I AM TAKING IS A HORMONE. SO THERE ISN'T SO MANY PILLS TO TAKE... OH WELL TILL NEXT TIME ....KEEP POSITIVE AND USE YOUR TOOL. IT WORKS.
May 12, 2006.
DH and I met up with a good friend of ours Frank. A cop, who we had not seen since some time last year. He spoke to DH and hugged him and spoke to me by saying "hello mam" I just winked at DH. They talked and then DH made some comment about Vickie and he just looked so confused. He then asked about another cop friend of ours, and DH replied to him, by calling me by my name Vickie talks to him on the phone. At that moment almosts 15 minutes into a conversation. he realized it was me. He was shocked....
I felt so good.... People just dont know what to say. it is so unreal. I am loving it. Down 103 Pounds and feeling great.
May 18,2006. Well it looks as if I am going to loose about a pound a week now...It has really slowed down, and I am not really happy about it... I think I will try more protein and increase the exercise...I am 6 months out and wanted to have lost more my now.... or least not have it slow this soon....it kind of scares me.
I have to say I feel so honored ...Theresa D. added my century card today as per my request, and Barb who did my profile, and continues to fix my screw ups also has given me one. Theresa sent me a email telling me I could delete hers if I wanted....NO WAY... anyone who would take the time to add it for me, I will definately leave it there. It will remind me of my success and what this site is all about... The caring, the support and the friendships made here. Thanks to both of you so much....
I got to see Wyatt yesterday.. My grandson is adorable. I just love him to death....So much for now....
I FOUND THIS ON A SITE HERE AND HAD TO COPY BECAUSE IT IS MY LIFE AND MY CHOICE....
I CHOOSE
to live by choice
not chance,
to make changes
not excuses,
to be motivated
not manipulated,
to be useful
not used,
to excel
not compete.
I choose self-esteem,
not self pity.
I choose to listen
to the inner voice,
not the
random opinion
of others.
May 23, 2005. Well I am stuck at a loss of 103. The scale has not moved in a week. It is really getting to me.. Increasing water, protein and exercise... I am not ready to stop loosing.. Have the damn rash again under my boobs and now one in the groin area...This skin is getting saggy...I have no ass, and it hurts from sitting on the tail bone, I did not know I had... Oh my gosh, I have a rib cage, cheek bones, and CURVES....woohoo. I feel great overall, and really am very happy. Have the Support Group stuff in order.. Need to do one more training. I am so excited about being able to give back. So my first meeting is scheduled for June 20th. I am gearing up for ROT Rally, and looking forward to riding. Dh is going through alot of medical issues now, and I am worried about him. I just have to give it all to GOD...
Peace and Love to everyone.
WOOOOHOOOOO I HAVE REACHED MY FIRST GOAL OF LOOSING 100 POUNDS AND JOINING THE CENTRUY CLUB...GOSH IT FEELS SO GREAT. SO WHAT AM I GOING TO DO FOR MYSELF????? NEW TATTOO I THINK...
5-6-06 OH MY GOSH, I HAVE LOST 2 MORE POUNDS AS OF TODAY SO THIS IS A TOTAL OF 102. I AM FEELING GREAT. WEARING A SIZE 12 14 JEAN. AND CAN GET INTO A MEDIUM SHIRT. LIFE IS GREAT. I LOVE THE WOW MOMENTS AND I LOVE THE SHOCK ON PEOPLE'S FACES WHEN THEY REALIZE IT IS ME.
DOING WELL WITH EATING REGULAR FOODS. STILL DOING PROTEIN SHAKES TWICE A DAY, BUT I LIKE THEM... VITAMINS AND MINERALS ARE A MUST AND NOT SO BAD NOW THAT THE ONLY RX I AM TAKING IS A HORMONE. SO THERE ISN'T SO MANY PILLS TO TAKE... OH WELL TILL NEXT TIME ....KEEP POSITIVE AND USE YOUR TOOL. IT WORKS.
May 12, 2006.
DH and I met up with a good friend of ours Frank. A cop, who we had not seen since some time last year. He spoke to DH and hugged him and spoke to me by saying "hello mam" I just winked at DH. They talked and then DH made some comment about Vickie and he just looked so confused. He then asked about another cop friend of ours, and DH replied to him, by calling me by my name Vickie talks to him on the phone. At that moment almosts 15 minutes into a conversation. he realized it was me. He was shocked....
I felt so good.... People just dont know what to say. it is so unreal. I am loving it. Down 103 Pounds and feeling great.
May 18,2006. Well it looks as if I am going to loose about a pound a week now...It has really slowed down, and I am not really happy about it... I think I will try more protein and increase the exercise...I am 6 months out and wanted to have lost more my now.... or least not have it slow this soon....it kind of scares me.
I have to say I feel so honored ...Theresa D. added my century card today as per my request, and Barb who did my profile, and continues to fix my screw ups also has given me one. Theresa sent me a email telling me I could delete hers if I wanted....NO WAY... anyone who would take the time to add it for me, I will definately leave it there. It will remind me of my success and what this site is all about... The caring, the support and the friendships made here. Thanks to both of you so much....
I got to see Wyatt yesterday.. My grandson is adorable. I just love him to death....So much for now....
I CHOOSE
to live by choice
not chance,
to make changes
not excuses,
to be motivated
not manipulated,
to be useful
not used,
to excel
not compete.
I choose self-esteem,
not self pity.
I choose to listen
to the inner voice,
not the
random opinion
of others.
May 23, 2005. Well I am stuck at a loss of 103. The scale has not moved in a week. It is really getting to me.. Increasing water, protein and exercise... I am not ready to stop loosing.. Have the damn rash again under my boobs and now one in the groin area...This skin is getting saggy...I have no ass, and it hurts from sitting on the tail bone, I did not know I had... Oh my gosh, I have a rib cage, cheek bones, and CURVES....woohoo. I feel great overall, and really am very happy. Have the Support Group stuff in order.. Need to do one more training. I am so excited about being able to give back. So my first meeting is scheduled for June 20th. I am gearing up for ROT Rally, and looking forward to riding. Dh is going through alot of medical issues now, and I am worried about him. I just have to give it all to GOD...
Peace and Love to everyone.
April 2006
Apr 24, 2006
APRIL 24, 2006 WELL I HAVE HAD SO MANY WOW MOMENTS IN MY LIFE. I FINALLY GOT UNDER 200#, AND I AM ESTATIC. I HAVE LOST 2 MORE POUNDS SINCE, SO I AM 2 AWAY FROM THE 100 # MARK. SO HOPEFULLY THIS WEEKEND I WILL BE TREATING MYSELF EITHER TO A NEW TATTOO, OR JEWERLY... THIS IS A BIG STEP IN MY JOURNEY. I AM HAPPY WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS, AND THE ONLY WORRY I HAVE NOW IS MY FLABBY ARMS. GOD, I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS..... INCREASING YOUR PROTEIN AND WORKING OUT REALLY IS THE ANSWER. MY EATING HABITS ARE GREAT, AND I FAITHFULLY TAKE MY VITAMINS. I SEE THE DOC ON FRIDAY,AND I AM LOOKING SO FORWARD TO THAT. TOMORROW IS 6 MONTHS SINCE MY SURGERY.
April 25, 2006. Today is my 6 month anniversary. I am feeling great, and very pleased. I have lost 98# so far.
April 25, 2006. Today is my 6 month anniversary. I am feeling great, and very pleased. I have lost 98# so far.
March 2006
Mar 30, 2006
MARCH 1, 2006
WELL I POSTED LAST WEEK, BUT LOST SOME INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT BACKED UP....THANKS TO BARB FOR HAVING MY INFORMATION. SO I THOUGHT I BETTER UPDATE SINCE I SCREWED EVERYTHING UP LAST WEEK. I AM DOWN TO 218#. I HAVE LOST 35 INCHES SO FAR. I FEEL LIKE I AM NOT GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN. I JUST DON'T KNOW. I DO GOOD SOME DAYS ON WATER, AND CAN TELL WHEN I AM NOT GETTING ENOUGH. I GET DRY AND SCALY. I HAVE HARDLY NO CLOTHES LEFT IN MY CLOSET, SO I PICKED UP A FEW TODAY. GOSH, I IT FEELS GREAT TO BUY REGULAR CLOTHES.
MARCH 10, 2006 Gosh, I am having so many WOW moments, and everyone is freaking out over my weight loss. I am basking in the attention, and the fact that I can walk into a normal department store. I have stuck with my work out,and had my first set of real lab work done this week, and it was all great, as far as the normals, etc. I see Dr. J next week, so we will see. My b-12 was on the low side, but hopefully he will be pleased. I am under the 215 mark this morning, so that was a goal I have reached, and was WOWED AT 6:15 AM this am. It feels so great. I am enjoying this secret pal thing, so much, I have a great pal, that sends awesome things. and I am so much enjoying sending to my pal, and her kiddo's. Also, I am so happy to be giving something back to OH, and it's members and the community, since I am becoming a Chapter leader. I am so excited about it. Thanks to all of you for all of your support.
3/20/06 WELL.....I DROVE TO HOUSTON ON FRIDAY. (IT TAKES ME ABOUT 3 HOURS TO GET TO DR. J'S OFFICE.) I WAS RUNNING LATE DUE TO TRAFFIC AND CALLED THE OFFICE TO LET THEM KNOW I WAS RUNNING LATE AND WAS TOLD HE WAS NOT IN THE OFFICE, AND THEY HAD BEEN TRYING TO CALL ME SINCE THE PREVIOUS.FRIDAY. (FOR A WEEK) THEY HAD THE RIGHT CELL NUMBER AND WORK NUMBER. SHE TOLD ME THAT WHEN THEY CALLED WORK THEY GOT A MAN'S RECORDING, AND SHE DIDN'T LEAVE A MESSAGE. (THIS I DON'T UNDERSTAND) I HAVE GIVEN THEM THE NUMBER, AND FAXED INFO FROM MY WORK TO THEM, SO IT ISN'T LIKE THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE INFORMATION.
I HAVE BEEN A LITTLE UPSET. I DROVE FOR 6 HOURS STRAIGHT..... I CALLED THE OFFICE FROM MY CELL PHONE IN THE CAR, IN HOUSTON. IT IS JUST SO AGGRIVATING. THIS WAS MY 6 MONTH CHECKUP, AND I GUESS NOW I HAVE TO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP. SO NOW I AM WAITING ON MY SURGEON TO CALL ME AND LET ME KNOW IF I NEED TO COME IN OR IF WE CAN CONSULT BY PHONE. I SENT COPIES VIA FAX TODAY WITH ALL OF MY INFORMATION ON THERE FOR HIM TO REVIEW. OH WHAT A DAY....
IT IS ALMOST 5 AND I HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD........
MARCH 31ST.
WELL LET ME BACK UP. DR. J DID CALL, AND WAS SO SORRY WE HAD MISCOMMUNICATED. HE DOES WANT TO SEE ME NEXT MONTH, SO I GO BACK ON THE 2TH. HE WAS PLEASED WITH MY RESULTS SO FAR, AND INCREASED MY B12 SHOT TO 2 X A MONTH. THAT IS OKAY. I KNOW HOW TO GIVE A SHOT, AND WORK WITH NURSES, AND I TAUGHT DH HOW TO GIVE ME THE SHOT IF ALL ELSE FAILS. SO I AM COVERED THERE. ALTHOUGH IT IS KIND OF FREAKY SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE ASS .
SPEAKING OF ASS. I HARDLY HAVE ONE. YEEEHOO. I AM ALMOST AT THE LOSS OF 100 POUNDS. AND OH MY GOSH, IT FEELS SO GREAT. I HAVE AN APPT MONDAY WITH MY PCP TO UPDATE HER, AND GET RX'S AND ETC. I HAVE NOT SEEN HER IN AWHILE, AND I HAVE THIS RASH LIKE UNDER MY LEFT BREAST. MY S/O SAYS IT IS CAUSE I RUN HOME AND TAKE OFF MY BRA, AND THEY SAG NOW) I AM 42 AND HAVE HAD 3 KIDS, ARE THEY NOT GOING TO SAG SOME????? AND OF COURSE WE ALL KNOW WE HAVE TO DOCUMENT THESE THINGS IN CASE I WOULD DECIDE TO HAVE PLASTICS ....UMMMM A BOOB JOB MIGHT BE NICE, NEVER CONSIDERED THAT BEFORE. THINK I WILL STICK TO THE GOAL OF HAVING A PINK HARLEY FOR NOW, SINCE MY ASS FITS ON THE SEAT SO WELL....I BARTENDED SXSW FOR CB A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, AND OH MY GOD...I HAD A BLAST. I CAUSED QUITE A STIR IN THE VIP SECTION HEHEHE I HAD A DAMN BLAST. I AM STILL WORKING OUT, AND NEED TO REALLY BUMP IT UP....I TALKED TO A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHO LIVES IN NY WHO I GREW UP WITH AND HE SENT ME A WORK OUT SCHEDULE. HEHEHE...IT IS LIKE READING GREEK. I HAVE NO CLUE, BUT HAVE ALREADY CALLED THE TRAINER, AND HE WILL TELL ME IN SOMETHING I CAN UNDERSTAND.... :) THANK YOU SO MUCH MOE.....YOUR THE BEST. YOUR GONNA BE SHOCKED WHEN YOU HIT AUSTIN TEXAS..... I BOUGHT THIS WEIGHT TRAINING MAGAZINE WITH THE INTENT OF LEARNING MORE, BUT I COULD NOT GET PAST WWE'S MR. MCMAHON....AND HOW GREAT HE LOOKS FOR HIS AGE....I PROMISE I WILL TRY HARDER....TILL NEXT TIME MUCH LOVE.
I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY WITH WORK AND WORKING OUT AND LIFE...I HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO UPDATE. I AM WORKING HARD ALSO ON TRYING TO GET MY SUPPORT GROUP UP AND GOING HERE.
MY DARLING GRANDSON WAS BORN ON MARCH 25TH AND HE IS ADORABLE. I WISH I WAS CLOSER TO WHIT AND THE BABY AND I KNOW THAT WILL NEVER BE. I WILL NEVER MOVE BACK HOME. IT TAKES ME ABOUT AN HOUR AND 1/2 TO DRIVE THERE AND SHE LIVES WITH HER DAD, SO I AM NOT SURE HOW I AM GOING TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM... WHEN I WANT TO GO THERE. GUESS WE WILL WORK IT OUT.
I AM ALMOST AT ONDERLAND...OH MY GOSH...I FEEL SO DAMN GOOD. I AM SO SORE FROM WORKING OUT AND I AM USING MUSCLES THAT I DIDN'T KNOW I HAD.
I AM SO HAPPY IT IS SPRING AND NOT COLD ANYMORE. I DECIDED TO TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE RIDING COURSE. NO GOOD HAVING A MOTORCYCLE IF YOU CAN'T RIDE IT....I GUESS I AM GOING THROUGH MIDLIFE CRISIS OR SOMETHING, BUT ...WTF....I HAVE NOT LIVED MY LIFE FOR YEARS, AND HAVE BEEN SO UNHAPPY IN EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE, AND I AM GOING TO DAMN SURE DO IT NOW.... EVERY MOMENT LIVE TO THE MAX.
Well I have been stuck at my weight for 2 weeks now, and I am 4 pound sfrom onderland. God this is discouraging. I know it is because I am focusing on it to much. I continue to work out, and am doing really well with my protein and vitamins. I see Dr. J next friday.
I am looking forward to the visit. It always makes you feel better once you see your surgeon. Not much new is happening in my life.
I am wearing size 14 jeans and that is so awesome. My life gets better and better every day in the weight loss department.
WELL I POSTED LAST WEEK, BUT LOST SOME INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT BACKED UP....THANKS TO BARB FOR HAVING MY INFORMATION. SO I THOUGHT I BETTER UPDATE SINCE I SCREWED EVERYTHING UP LAST WEEK. I AM DOWN TO 218#. I HAVE LOST 35 INCHES SO FAR. I FEEL LIKE I AM NOT GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN. I JUST DON'T KNOW. I DO GOOD SOME DAYS ON WATER, AND CAN TELL WHEN I AM NOT GETTING ENOUGH. I GET DRY AND SCALY. I HAVE HARDLY NO CLOTHES LEFT IN MY CLOSET, SO I PICKED UP A FEW TODAY. GOSH, I IT FEELS GREAT TO BUY REGULAR CLOTHES.
MARCH 10, 2006 Gosh, I am having so many WOW moments, and everyone is freaking out over my weight loss. I am basking in the attention, and the fact that I can walk into a normal department store. I have stuck with my work out,and had my first set of real lab work done this week, and it was all great, as far as the normals, etc. I see Dr. J next week, so we will see. My b-12 was on the low side, but hopefully he will be pleased. I am under the 215 mark this morning, so that was a goal I have reached, and was WOWED AT 6:15 AM this am. It feels so great. I am enjoying this secret pal thing, so much, I have a great pal, that sends awesome things. and I am so much enjoying sending to my pal, and her kiddo's. Also, I am so happy to be giving something back to OH, and it's members and the community, since I am becoming a Chapter leader. I am so excited about it. Thanks to all of you for all of your support.
3/20/06 WELL.....I DROVE TO HOUSTON ON FRIDAY. (IT TAKES ME ABOUT 3 HOURS TO GET TO DR. J'S OFFICE.) I WAS RUNNING LATE DUE TO TRAFFIC AND CALLED THE OFFICE TO LET THEM KNOW I WAS RUNNING LATE AND WAS TOLD HE WAS NOT IN THE OFFICE, AND THEY HAD BEEN TRYING TO CALL ME SINCE THE PREVIOUS.FRIDAY. (FOR A WEEK) THEY HAD THE RIGHT CELL NUMBER AND WORK NUMBER. SHE TOLD ME THAT WHEN THEY CALLED WORK THEY GOT A MAN'S RECORDING, AND SHE DIDN'T LEAVE A MESSAGE. (THIS I DON'T UNDERSTAND) I HAVE GIVEN THEM THE NUMBER, AND FAXED INFO FROM MY WORK TO THEM, SO IT ISN'T LIKE THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE INFORMATION.
I HAVE BEEN A LITTLE UPSET. I DROVE FOR 6 HOURS STRAIGHT..... I CALLED THE OFFICE FROM MY CELL PHONE IN THE CAR, IN HOUSTON. IT IS JUST SO AGGRIVATING. THIS WAS MY 6 MONTH CHECKUP, AND I GUESS NOW I HAVE TO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP. SO NOW I AM WAITING ON MY SURGEON TO CALL ME AND LET ME KNOW IF I NEED TO COME IN OR IF WE CAN CONSULT BY PHONE. I SENT COPIES VIA FAX TODAY WITH ALL OF MY INFORMATION ON THERE FOR HIM TO REVIEW. OH WHAT A DAY....
IT IS ALMOST 5 AND I HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD........
MARCH 31ST.
WELL LET ME BACK UP. DR. J DID CALL, AND WAS SO SORRY WE HAD MISCOMMUNICATED. HE DOES WANT TO SEE ME NEXT MONTH, SO I GO BACK ON THE 2TH. HE WAS PLEASED WITH MY RESULTS SO FAR, AND INCREASED MY B12 SHOT TO 2 X A MONTH. THAT IS OKAY. I KNOW HOW TO GIVE A SHOT, AND WORK WITH NURSES, AND I TAUGHT DH HOW TO GIVE ME THE SHOT IF ALL ELSE FAILS. SO I AM COVERED THERE. ALTHOUGH IT IS KIND OF FREAKY SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE ASS .
SPEAKING OF ASS. I HARDLY HAVE ONE. YEEEHOO. I AM ALMOST AT THE LOSS OF 100 POUNDS. AND OH MY GOSH, IT FEELS SO GREAT. I HAVE AN APPT MONDAY WITH MY PCP TO UPDATE HER, AND GET RX'S AND ETC. I HAVE NOT SEEN HER IN AWHILE, AND I HAVE THIS RASH LIKE UNDER MY LEFT BREAST. MY S/O SAYS IT IS CAUSE I RUN HOME AND TAKE OFF MY BRA, AND THEY SAG NOW) I AM 42 AND HAVE HAD 3 KIDS, ARE THEY NOT GOING TO SAG SOME????? AND OF COURSE WE ALL KNOW WE HAVE TO DOCUMENT THESE THINGS IN CASE I WOULD DECIDE TO HAVE PLASTICS ....UMMMM A BOOB JOB MIGHT BE NICE, NEVER CONSIDERED THAT BEFORE. THINK I WILL STICK TO THE GOAL OF HAVING A PINK HARLEY FOR NOW, SINCE MY ASS FITS ON THE SEAT SO WELL....I BARTENDED SXSW FOR CB A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, AND OH MY GOD...I HAD A BLAST. I CAUSED QUITE A STIR IN THE VIP SECTION HEHEHE I HAD A DAMN BLAST. I AM STILL WORKING OUT, AND NEED TO REALLY BUMP IT UP....I TALKED TO A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHO LIVES IN NY WHO I GREW UP WITH AND HE SENT ME A WORK OUT SCHEDULE. HEHEHE...IT IS LIKE READING GREEK. I HAVE NO CLUE, BUT HAVE ALREADY CALLED THE TRAINER, AND HE WILL TELL ME IN SOMETHING I CAN UNDERSTAND.... :) THANK YOU SO MUCH MOE.....YOUR THE BEST. YOUR GONNA BE SHOCKED WHEN YOU HIT AUSTIN TEXAS..... I BOUGHT THIS WEIGHT TRAINING MAGAZINE WITH THE INTENT OF LEARNING MORE, BUT I COULD NOT GET PAST WWE'S MR. MCMAHON....AND HOW GREAT HE LOOKS FOR HIS AGE....I PROMISE I WILL TRY HARDER....TILL NEXT TIME MUCH LOVE.
I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY WITH WORK AND WORKING OUT AND LIFE...I HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO UPDATE. I AM WORKING HARD ALSO ON TRYING TO GET MY SUPPORT GROUP UP AND GOING HERE.
MY DARLING GRANDSON WAS BORN ON MARCH 25TH AND HE IS ADORABLE. I WISH I WAS CLOSER TO WHIT AND THE BABY AND I KNOW THAT WILL NEVER BE. I WILL NEVER MOVE BACK HOME. IT TAKES ME ABOUT AN HOUR AND 1/2 TO DRIVE THERE AND SHE LIVES WITH HER DAD, SO I AM NOT SURE HOW I AM GOING TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM... WHEN I WANT TO GO THERE. GUESS WE WILL WORK IT OUT.
I AM ALMOST AT ONDERLAND...OH MY GOSH...I FEEL SO DAMN GOOD. I AM SO SORE FROM WORKING OUT AND I AM USING MUSCLES THAT I DIDN'T KNOW I HAD.
I AM SO HAPPY IT IS SPRING AND NOT COLD ANYMORE. I DECIDED TO TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE RIDING COURSE. NO GOOD HAVING A MOTORCYCLE IF YOU CAN'T RIDE IT....I GUESS I AM GOING THROUGH MIDLIFE CRISIS OR SOMETHING, BUT ...WTF....I HAVE NOT LIVED MY LIFE FOR YEARS, AND HAVE BEEN SO UNHAPPY IN EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE, AND I AM GOING TO DAMN SURE DO IT NOW.... EVERY MOMENT LIVE TO THE MAX.
Well I have been stuck at my weight for 2 weeks now, and I am 4 pound sfrom onderland. God this is discouraging. I know it is because I am focusing on it to much. I continue to work out, and am doing really well with my protein and vitamins. I see Dr. J next friday.
I am looking forward to the visit. It always makes you feel better once you see your surgeon. Not much new is happening in my life.
I am wearing size 14 jeans and that is so awesome. My life gets better and better every day in the weight loss department.
February 2006
Feb 05, 2006
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
NOT ONLY A WOW MOMENT, IT WAS A WOW WEEKEND.
I decided late saturday night to go dancing, and I got all dressed up in my 14 Tight jeans from a size 24 and put on a cute top and put on my dancing shoes, and I took off. Well this is the bar/club that CB worked at for 5 years, and everyone knows me. Well I spoke to the GM, and he just kind of ignored me, just looked at me and smiled. So Big mouth me, I spoke up and said What the **** you don't speak anymore?
He about died. He just kept saying OH MY GOD... He gave me a hug and we walked in, well I got the same expression from everyone there.
The best was one of the owners, when I come walking from the bath room. He looked at me, then it was a constant Holy S***, over and over. hehehehehehe.. I felt like a million $$$$$$$.
Day 2 My daughter's baby shower. This was held at her aunts house.
(My ex husband's sister's house,) . I drove up there and was nervous anyway, not knowing what to expect. But I will put my thoughts and nerves, and feelings aside for Whitney. One of her aunts came up to me after the the shower and told me she had no idea who I was... The best was my ex mother inlaw. She asked my daughter who I was, she didn't know me, and my daughter said grandma, that is mom, she came over and gave me a big hug and told me how great I looked. It made me feel so good.
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NOT ONLY A WOW MOMENT, IT WAS A WOW WEEKEND.
I decided late saturday night to go dancing, and I got all dressed up in my 14 Tight jeans from a size 24 and put on a cute top and put on my dancing shoes, and I took off. Well this is the bar/club that CB worked at for 5 years, and everyone knows me. Well I spoke to the GM, and he just kind of ignored me, just looked at me and smiled. So Big mouth me, I spoke up and said What the **** you don't speak anymore?
He about died. He just kept saying OH MY GOD... He gave me a hug and we walked in, well I got the same expression from everyone there.
The best was one of the owners, when I come walking from the bath room. He looked at me, then it was a constant Holy S***, over and over. hehehehehehe.. I felt like a million $$$$$$$.
Day 2 My daughter's baby shower. This was held at her aunts house.
(My ex husband's sister's house,) . I drove up there and was nervous anyway, not knowing what to expect. But I will put my thoughts and nerves, and feelings aside for Whitney. One of her aunts came up to me after the the shower and told me she had no idea who I was... The best was my ex mother inlaw. She asked my daughter who I was, she didn't know me, and my daughter said grandma, that is mom, she came over and gave me a big hug and told me how great I looked. It made me feel so good.
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AUSTIN, TX
Location
24.3
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Surgery
10/25/2005
Surgery Date
Sep 11, 2005
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