Cali_SL
Going to try something else.........
Sep 26, 2011
I'm two years post opt and I can almost eat the same as before the surgery. I have to make myself stop. I've decided to look into getting Lap Band Surgery or a BOB (Band over Bypass). I truly belive Dr. Dutson did not make my stomach small enough. So, I am going to try another avenue. Hopefully, I'll get the results I've always longed for.............
~Cali
TWO YEARS LATER................
Jun 01, 2011
Simply saying eat less and exercise more doesn't work for me. After working all day, cooking and dealing with my kids-at the end of the day I am too tired to pop in an exercises DVD and hop around for an hour. And I really don't eat too much. I try to be careful about my eating, but there is room for improvement.
So overall, things are OK. I'm still grateful for what I have accomplished so far. I hope you all are doing well and reaching your goals. God Bless!
~Cali
It is what it is.............
May 03, 2011
She was just smiling and saying "weeeeeeeeeee!". It was at that moment I decided to stop complaining because two years ago this could not have happened. So what, I didn't meet my goal weight. But this is the real reason I went under the knife and had surgery. I am truly happy and blessed. I LOVE MY RNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~CALI
I wonder.......
Mar 02, 2011
It seems like everyone else that had the RNY, their weight just fell off of them! Mine has slowly "trickled" off. 
But I won't see about getting another surgery because I remember the horrible fate of my mother's best friend. She had the surgery 3 times. The last time left her with a hole in her stomach that would not close and she died. 
So, I'll just be happy with what I have. I still wish you all the best! GOD BLESS. ~Cali
Whatever.......
Jan 24, 2011
Hey OH Fam! I have fallen off the motivation wagon. Between adjusting to a new job, bills,taking care my kids,and dealing with these sorry ass Los Angeles men, working towards my weight goal has been put on the back burner. But now it's a new year (HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR Y'ALL!) and it's time to re-focus! I've decided to join Weight Watchers so I can repair my relationship with food. Like I said before, it has become a source of comfort for me again. But all is not lost. I'm still enjoying the fact I can go into most stores now and buy clothing. I was at Old Navy the other day and was mad because the jeans I wanted were all TOO BIG for me (what!
). When I was wearing a 24 I longed to just be able to get into a 14/16. Now that I am here my desire is now a size 12. If could just lose 25lbs I could reach that goal. Will I do it? Will I replace my cookies with carrots? Hmmm, only time will tell..................
~Cali
And the struggle continues....
Sep 20, 2010
Should be "eating to live", but damn it, an Oreo cookie just FEELS GOOD! But I haven't given up. I will slooooowly, but surely get to my goal. Haven't taken any cute pics lately, but will post some if I'm looking extra cute some day soon. That's all for now- DEUCES! 
~Cali
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 09, 2010
Last Saturday when I got on the scale that sucker finally welcomed me into ONEDERLAND.
I now weigh 198lbs. But the thing is, I'm not even all that happy about it! 
I should have BEEN here! Like months ago! Just think, if I had lost weight like I should have I would be at my goal or close. But I am proud of what I've accomplished so far. I'm hoping since I lost weight soooooo slooooow, I'll be less likely to gain it all back. Currently I wear a size 14 or large. I love wearing my heels! I can finally keep them on all day. I had many boxes of heels in my closet that hardly ever or never been worn because they were so uncomfortable. So I can go "shopping" in my closet. I really can't go shopping for real because money has been so tight for me lately. I've managed to buy myself a few things, but most of my clothes are ill fitting because I still wear a lot of my old stuff. My friends were too happy to receive my Baby Phat and Apple Bottom jeans that I no longer could wear. As soon as I can, Mama's getting a whole new wardrobe! As far as my "love" life, I've just stopped looking.
I'm tired and got too many other things I can focus on. So, all in all, I'm still pushing forward. It's an uphill battle, but I'm getting there! God Bless!
Cali
Did I fail my RNY or did my RNY fail me?
Jul 01, 2010
For a change I'm on time with my update. I haven't lost any weight since my last post. I'm (as usual) at a stall. As for the title of my blog, I know this surgery isn't a magic pill and I do take some responsibility for not meeting my goals. I can't shake the feeling that most the people on this site know something I don't. What is it? Anyway, I know I have to step up my physical activity. I know I have to be more careful in my eating. But my main focus right now is NOT gaining any weight. The thought of that worries me more than losing more weight. I haven't totally given up on getting under 200lbs. I just want to know WHEN is it going to happen!
~Cali
A year and some change later....
Jun 18, 2010
Losing weigh has been placed "on the back burner" for me. I have so much else going on right now with my job, family, and dating. So I focus on those things and think about my weight every now and then . Plus, I was not lucky enough to have the ability to steadily lose weight. It goes in spurts. I mainly stay in a stall. So the new goal is to be at (as close as possible) 160lbs by December. On the other hand, I am so proud of my son!
He graduated yesterday from 5th grade. He received an excellence in academics award. My kids are the first blessings I count when ever I start to add up my problems. I am so happy that my blessings out weigh my problems! God Bless! Cali
Oops, forgot to update!
May 17, 2010
Not where I want to be, but so so glad I'm not where I was!!!!!
April 30Th I went to Magic Mountain. Haven't been there in like 6 years. Last time I got really embarrassed. I had to get off the Batman ride in front of all these people because they could not snap the belt down on me. It's a harness that snaps between your legs. So, I had to wait on the side as my friends went on. That was a long two minutes! I felt like the people waiting to get on next was just staring at the big fat lady. Well, this time I got on everything with no problem at all! My friend had to keep up with me! It felt so good. And yes, I celebrated with a funnel cake (why not, I don't eat them all the time). Still trying to reach under 200 lbs. Can I do it? Let's see.......
~Cali
