Rebecca M.

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Just wanted to update everyone! I had my hysterectomy and the weight continues to come off. It is much slower now though. I posted new pictures in my album if you're interested! Still going to school and working! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!!

1 Year Ago , I started out on a fabulous journey with RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery

Last week I had my 1 year post op check up with Dr. Boone. He said I am right on track with my weightloss and my labs came back fantastic.

My weigh in # is 244 That is a total weight loss of 162 lbs

I am now wearing a size 18 bottoms and an XL top.

I didn't reach my ultimate goal weight yet but I haven't stopped!

I have had a few bumps in the road and am going in for a hysterectomy on Thursday.

I am very thankful for my RNY , without it , the tumor on my ovary may have continued to go un detected.

I will update again soon! Take care everyone!
*hugs
Becca

160 Lbs gone , 66 lbs to go to reach my goal! If I can take off 160 lbs I can totally do the 66! I am so excited!

Hope everyone had a happy Holiday season! I am looking forward to a prosperous exciting new year!

Some things I would like to do this year that I haven't been able to do in a long time:

1. Ride a bike
2. Ride that bike through Yosemite
3. Travel!
4. Ride in an airplane
5. Buy clothes in the regular size women's dept.

There are other things I'd like to do but those are the top of the list. I've already met some of my goals this past year:

Ride a roller coaster ( did this a couple months ago)
Shop with my family at the holiday time without riding in a cart or having to take breaks all the time ( Did this last month!)
Buy clothes at the store instead of ordering specially from a catalog

Felt good to do all of those things!

Have a great week everyone!!

Happy Holidays everyone! It has been a long while since I updated because I have been very busy living life! I have been out and about shopping with my sister and mom. Such a huge difference from last year! I was going all day long walking everywhere! It was such fun! I finished my AA in Psychology. I have orientation to go to CSUStanislaus in the spring to complete my BA in Psychology.

The stats:

Weight 250 lbs.
Size 22 ( loose) but the 20s are just a bit uncomfortable

I even went down a shoe size!

I wore heels for the first time in 15 years! It was awesome!

Foodwise , everything is going ok. I am watching what I'm eating and eating protein first. Chicken is going down a little easier if it is cooked to the point of falling apart. I've stepped up my exercise by doing Wii Fit.

Healthwise- My blood pressure has been a bit high but I think its mostly due to stress. I took 22 units this past semester and it took a toll on me during finals week. My cholesterol was still a concern for my endocrinologist so he put me on Lipitor. My thyroid levels were still a little high so my meds were adjusted to 125 mcg of Synthroid.

I haven't dumped or thrown up recently. Which  is a good thing! I look forward to the holidays! I hope everyone has a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
HUGS
Becca

PS Posted a new set of Pics in my album!

Sorry I haven't updated this in longer than I had hoped. I've been very busy with school as the semester is winding down and the new expansion of World of Warcraft is out so I've been studying and playing WOW every spare minute that I have haha!

So , Update .. this may be TMI so be warned now! .... A couple weeks ago I finally had Aunt Flo visit ... the first time since April 17th of this year. It was HORRIBLE! I gained 10 lbs in water/fluid weight. I was so depressed over the weight gain. But Now I am back on track!

Todays' Number

255 lbs! That is a total loss of 151 lbs since I started this journey. I did not post pics last month due to the depression/Aunt Flo episode. I will post pics for December. I promise!

Thanksgiving went very well! I had a blast! Foodwise I think I did great. We made some pumpkin pie and apple pie with splenda so I didn't get to miss out on the pie experience. I just took it easy , ate a bite of dark meat turkey and a little bite of everything I wanted to try so I wouldn't feel left out.

I hope everyone has a happy safe and healthy week! Happy December! Now I am off to set up my Christmas Tree!

Hugs!
Becca

I had the most amazing time Sunday with my family! We went to Six Flags over Vallejo in the bay area! For the first time since High School I was able to ride roller coasters! And I rode every one of them!! I fit , it wasn't too tight and I had a blast! I'm a little bruised up from all the banging around but it was well worth it! We walked around and rode rides for 6 hours straight! We spent another hour and a half worth of shows and lunch break. I will post a picture later today of me and my family on Medusa!

The stats for today:

Weight 258 lbs that is 4 lbs down from last post.
Height 5'6"
Size 22 Jeans
Size X-L tops

I am just over the moon about my roller coaster acheivement!

Hope you all have a safe happy and healthy week!
HUGS
Becca

Wow this year is just flying by! I had an amazing week! Today's weight is
262 lbs. One lb down from last week.. but here is what made it amazing ,

I walked for 2 hours , over a mile with my kids on Halloween night trick or treating....

Over 2 hours I walked and walked and walked ... This time last year I could hardly walk for 2 minutes without breathing hard and having to sit down!

This RNY surgery saved my life and has made my time here on earth that much more special since I can do more things with my husband and children.

I hope you all have a happy safe and healthy week!

Becca

Weigh In Today :

263 lbs

That is 143 lbs lost since starting my pre-op diet.

I'm feeling really good!

I was able to eat a nice meal last night of Tri-tip , green salad , a bite of potato salad, a bite of baked potato and a bite of beans. I also had some NSA vanilla icecream with homemade raspberry sauce!

My ticker is updated at the top and bottom of the blog.

Hope everyone has a great week!

This was me 6 months ago:



This is me today:



The last 6 months have been an epic roller coaster journey of emotions and weightloss!

Here's the facts:

January of this year I weighed in at 406 lbs. The highest weight of my lifetime.
Fast forward to April 17th, 2008 my date of surgery I weighed 375 lbs.

Today , I weigh 265 lbs... that is a total of 141 lbs lost from my all time highest weight and 110 since April 17th RNY surgery.

Medical Problems Resolved:
Sleep Apnea- gone
GERD- gone
High Blood Pressure- gone
Diabetes- In remission ( gone)
Cholesteral- within acceptable limits.

January- I could barely walk around.
Today- I am walking all over the place!

This surgery saved my life! If you are pre-op and have questions feel free to ask me !
I hope everyone has a happy , healthy and safe day!

I missed last week's posting =/ So here I am ! This morning I weighed at 268 lbs yay!

Doing ok , trodding along in all my classes. I'll post a longer update on the 17th. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Mine is busy busy busy as usual lol!
Hugs
Be safe happy and well!
Becca