butterflyxlife
Coming up on a year surgiversary
Nov 05, 2008
I've lost 150 lbs.
I have been below 200 lbs. For the first time since elementary school.
I am now wearing a coat that I haven't worn since 6th grade. It's a GREAT winter coat and I love it.
I haven't felt this healthy... in years. Possibly ever.
I have been below 200 lbs. For the first time since elementary school.
I am now wearing a coat that I haven't worn since 6th grade. It's a GREAT winter coat and I love it.
I haven't felt this healthy... in years. Possibly ever.
Current weight Loss
Jan 12, 2008
Youtube
Nov 18, 2007
I've been chronicling my WLS days on youtube video journal entries -- http://www.youtube.com/butterflyxlife
Had my Surgery
Nov 15, 2007
Dr. Chebli performed a great surgery on Nov. 12th- I feel great and practically ready to tackle the world-- although I'm keeping it light and easy!
Transformed the living room into my make-shift bedroom for now--- so we'll see how it all goes.. Hoping I have some better support from my husband than I've been getting-- he's taken this next week off of work, but hasn't actually done anything... *sigh*
Transformed the living room into my make-shift bedroom for now--- so we'll see how it all goes.. Hoping I have some better support from my husband than I've been getting-- he's taken this next week off of work, but hasn't actually done anything... *sigh*
Consultations Tomorrow
Oct 22, 2007
Consultation for the echocardiogram and the sleep study are tomorrow-
I can't believe it's all happening so quickly-- Oh man.. OH MAN! The excitement is incredible.
Of the 17.5 lbs I have to lose before surgery, I've lost 16 - at least that was the count last wednesday, tomorrow I weigh in again- hopefully I've gotten that last 1.5 lbs and haven't gained any..
I've been kind of bad this week *sigh*
I know I can do it by next week- I have found this reservoir of strength within myself that I knew I possessed.. just had to access it..
-- Need to go grocery shopping.. I'm out of salad and could use more crystal light. I've been getting the single packets for 'on the go' of blueberry white tea and raspberry green tea- I just like them so much better! Sweet, but not too sweet at all- plus.. it actually feels like I'm drinking something healthier than if I were drinking the sugar-free lemonade or fruit punch- because even though it's the sugar free crystal light kind... I still feel like it's just.. unhealthy- Crazy I know.. but still..
Anyways. I'm off-- :D
I can't believe it's all happening so quickly-- Oh man.. OH MAN! The excitement is incredible.
Of the 17.5 lbs I have to lose before surgery, I've lost 16 - at least that was the count last wednesday, tomorrow I weigh in again- hopefully I've gotten that last 1.5 lbs and haven't gained any..
I've been kind of bad this week *sigh*
I know I can do it by next week- I have found this reservoir of strength within myself that I knew I possessed.. just had to access it..
-- Need to go grocery shopping.. I'm out of salad and could use more crystal light. I've been getting the single packets for 'on the go' of blueberry white tea and raspberry green tea- I just like them so much better! Sweet, but not too sweet at all- plus.. it actually feels like I'm drinking something healthier than if I were drinking the sugar-free lemonade or fruit punch- because even though it's the sugar free crystal light kind... I still feel like it's just.. unhealthy- Crazy I know.. but still..
Anyways. I'm off-- :D
Surgery Date Scheduled
Oct 11, 2007
November 12th, 2007 baby- HERE I COME!
LOL I realized I had put 2006.. I mean 2007.. whoops :P
LOL I realized I had put 2006.. I mean 2007.. whoops :P
Feeling Overwhelmed
Sep 25, 2007
Just completely feeling overwhelmed. I have two of my appointments scheduled, and haven't scheduled the rest--- why not? you might ask-- the reason being..... I'm totally getting scared.
One thing that has been consistent in my life is being fat. I know what it's like to be fat. I can eat what I want to eat when I'm fat, because I'm already fat.
My life is going to change, and I'm getting scared. Scared of change. So incredibly excited, but terrified.
One thing that has been consistent in my life is being fat. I know what it's like to be fat. I can eat what I want to eat when I'm fat, because I'm already fat.
My life is going to change, and I'm getting scared. Scared of change. So incredibly excited, but terrified.
Upcoming Improvements.
Sep 19, 2007
I struggled for a minute to figure out a good name for this post. Originally, I thought I'd name it "Future Hard Work." But you know what? This isn't going to be work. Not WORK- It is going to be a PLEASURE!!!
I have a paper full of checkmarks, things I need to have done before I can even look at getting the surgery-- but you know what? I'm not worried about it. I'm not worried at all. Because while at first, seeing the whole paper full of things seemed daunting.. it's really... not that much! I have to go and talk to people, I have to make some phone calls, I have to pee, bleed, and get some pictures taken of my insides.
If that's what he needs to know I will be safe, then darnit, that's what he's getting!
I have a paper full of checkmarks, things I need to have done before I can even look at getting the surgery-- but you know what? I'm not worried about it. I'm not worried at all. Because while at first, seeing the whole paper full of things seemed daunting.. it's really... not that much! I have to go and talk to people, I have to make some phone calls, I have to pee, bleed, and get some pictures taken of my insides.
If that's what he needs to know I will be safe, then darnit, that's what he's getting!
First Appointment!
Sep 15, 2007
So.. a quick update... lets see..
I went to a Seminar for Dr. Chebli in Seattle at Northwest Regional Hospitol. I felt extremely comfortable with him, and have made my first appointment!
It's for the 19th of this month- I have printed out all of the pre-appointment paperwork and have completed as much as I can...
I'm still looking for a primary care provider-- but I asked the office when I made the appointment if I had to have one, and they told me that before the surgery, they would like me to have one- but before then, since I've just moved down here, they understand if I'm still finding one.
I'm EXCITED!!!
I went to a Seminar for Dr. Chebli in Seattle at Northwest Regional Hospitol. I felt extremely comfortable with him, and have made my first appointment!
It's for the 19th of this month- I have printed out all of the pre-appointment paperwork and have completed as much as I can...
I'm still looking for a primary care provider-- but I asked the office when I made the appointment if I had to have one, and they told me that before the surgery, they would like me to have one- but before then, since I've just moved down here, they understand if I'm still finding one.
I'm EXCITED!!!
Duh Me.
Aug 30, 2007
Stupid me. For some reason I thought Lap Band was covered by Tricare. Of course it isn't.
Bummer. Big Bummer, because I had really convinced myself it was the better option. I really think it still is- but beggers can't be choosers. If I could afford the self-pay way.. I would prefer to have the lap-band I think- but..
Oh Well.
Now I have to switch gears.
At least now I know I am going for RNY, and I can focus my attention on this.
Ok.
*deep breath*
Bummer. Big Bummer, because I had really convinced myself it was the better option. I really think it still is- but beggers can't be choosers. If I could afford the self-pay way.. I would prefer to have the lap-band I think- but..
Oh Well.
Now I have to switch gears.
At least now I know I am going for RNY, and I can focus my attention on this.
Ok.
*deep breath*
