Donna S.

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Its been almost 2 yrs now since my life changed, trust me its been one heck of a ride. I don't regret having my surgery at all I feel it changed my life for the better thats for sure. Yes I do cheat from time to time but I always try to stick to the rules of the pouch. Im maintaining my weight and that is a Blessing! Every time I think about drinking soda's or eating and drinking at the same time I look back at my before pics that puts me in check really quick.

My life has been in the fast lane now since my surgery and I don't think its going to slow up any time now. I have to admit I do have a few in securities about myself like ummmmm not having any boobs yes I said it not having any boobs lol when I lost weight I lost them also such a tragic thing to me but I wouldn't trade being obese for the boobs I can maybe fix that problem one day. I have been blessed with a wonderful surgery and so far so good no complications and my labs come out very well. I take 1 B-12 shot a month, take a womens multi vit per day, take calcium with magnesium and Vit D and 1 iron per day. I dont take lots of vits and I try to eat things that are good for me, I also drink my protien shakes.

I will try to write more later, hope everybody has a great surgery and a wonderful outcome as I have. God Bless all my family and friends.

Hello again to everybody, Im still doing good but im not losing much anymore, now my concern is keeping the weight off. I sometimes don't eat as good as Im supposed to but Im trying, it seems life is in the fast lane for me which isnt a bad thing but Im working on it, Ive had some major issues in my life, Ive had 5 family members that have died since March of this year, one of those was my dad whom I miss dearly and ive been a little depressed over that but Im hanging in there. My weight is between 136 to 140 it goes up and down and Im still wearing a size  4 and small shirts. The 4's are lose on me and I can wear some size 2's according to how they are made.

Ive had no issues with my health except for a low iron count which is totally my fault for not taking my iron like I should, other than that Ive been truely blessed.

If anybody needs any information on the surgery or what have you just message me and I will get back to you asap. Im not always on here so my email address is [email protected].

Hugs to everybody, congrats to all of you wonderful people that have made a very big difference in my life, you may not know that you've helped me but I read a lot and take advice when you dont know it, so thanks again to everybody and God Bless you all.

Its been a few months since Ive updated my profile. Im down 100lbs and Im wearing a size 4 jeans and med/sm shirts. Im very proud of my success and hope that I can continue to do good. Its not been very easy as I haven't been eating like I should, a lot has been happening in my life especially the last couple of months.

Ive moved twice within the last 4 months and my father passed away July 19th and Im having a very difficult time dealing with it.

Again as far as my weightloss goes Im at a stall but its all good I know it will start dropping again. I would love to have a tummy tuck and also to get new boobs, when I lost all the weight I lost those also lol.

Well thats all my news for now.

I thank the Lord for my blessings every day.

Well I went to see Dr. Chasen on March 4th for my 6 month check up. He said I'm doing great and that my weight loss would start to slow down. Im only about 25lbs from goal and he is right about slowing down, Ive been on a stall now for about a month or so, I had lost a couple of pounds and gained them back, then lost them again so I think Im still on that stall. I will just have to get back to the basics. Ive not been exercising like I was because my life has been so crazy lately. Hubby is active Army will soon be recruiting in Knoxville TN so we've been trying to get things cleared for the move and not to mention everybody in the house has the flu but Im hanging in there.  I will be a TN resident as of March 19th. woohooooo Hello TN. I will miss Dr. Chasen and his staff they are an awesome group.

I will update after my move to TN Im sure I will have lots to talk about.

Hugs to all.

Im down to 160-162lbs, I flucuate on that but Im still losing which is a good thing. Im happy about my RNY and me and my lil pouchy are finally becoming friends. I will be moving from Ft. Stewart GA to Knoxville TN. My husband will be on recruiting duty. I cant wait to leave here but will miss my surgeon, I was hoping to at least get his aftercare for the 1st year. Oh well we can't win them all. I will miss him and all my support buddies there at Ft. Gordon GA. Love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am now struggling with the fear of moving, trying to get settled, hoping to settle in an area with good schools and good WLS doctors and then there is the employment situation. All Army spouses and Im sure Army brats as well knows how this is. Im not afraid of change just know how it effects us mentally, physcially and of course finanacially.  Wish me luck and say a little prayer for me if you will.

Love to all

Donna

Had my 6 month lab work done and everything was fine except for my B12 it was low, which I knew it was because my body had already told me so lol, any how Ive been on a month stall  but knew it wouldn't last long so I wasn't to worried. I am now weighing in at 165 Ive lost 73lbs, Im a slow loser but the inches are dropping off like crazy. Im still in a size 8 but they are getting to big for me. 

Ive not had any major issues except for the fact I ate something that was a little to greasy and well I paid for that dearly and will NOT make that mistake again. I don't usually dump but I did that time, not vomitting but was from the other end of town. I know TMI right? Im not quite 6 months out but Ive been doing good. Ive had a wonderful surgery "THANK YOU GOD" I was blessed. I always thank God for his gift to me and for keeping me healthy.

I am still always learning about my tool. Its funny how the further out you get the more you are able to eat but I try to always keep everything at a minimum. Don't want to stretch pouchy. I still do not drink Soda's I stay away from them, however, I do drink peach tea I love that stuff. I try to get in all my protein and water which is hard but its getting better now that I can drink more than at first.

I would suggest to anybody that is wanting to have this surgery to always read up on everything about the surgery. Prepare yourself, make sure you know how to take care of yourself, it is such a learning experience. Im am glad that I joined this site because I learned so much and was prepared for my surgery.

well I will close for now and will try to keep everybody informed more than I have been. hang in there ladies and gents you're in for a ride of a lifetime. 

Hugs

Donna

Today I am the big "40" and Ive completely gotten rid of the old me. I now weigh 177lbs and to my surprise I purchased a pair of size 10 jeans today I couldnt believe it, that was the best birthday present of them all.

I cut my hair short and everybody was shocked over that because Ive had long curly hair all of my life in a sense the old me is gone forever along with all that extra weight I used to have. God has been good to me.

Thank you God for all of your blessings.

Merry Christmas to everybody!!!!!!!!

Just a little update on me, I now weigh 184lbs and Im wearing a size 12-14 and they are getting to big for me. I am so amazed at my progress. So far so good its been slow but Im not sagging, yet, I feel great and have so much more energy. GOD is good!

Only problem Im having is I am now starting to lose some hair, Dr. Chasen said to take more biotin and zinc so I am now taking them both.

Hope everybody has a very Merry Christmas!

So far so good, Ive lost 27-28lbs, it varies between 27 and 28 which I think is awesome. Ive been doing great. Still learning, which I think this will always been a learning experience the rest of my life, but isn't life a lesson any how?

Ive been taking my vitamins and sip sip sipping along, walking 1-2miles per day. Trying different types of protein shakes and I try to eat things high in protein. Still trying to get in all my water, its hard.

Ive not really had any complications and I thank GOD for that, he has blessed me. I can tolerate a lot of things but I have figured out that if I don't cook my own eggs I can't eat them they feel like dead weight and I feel like crap so I learned that lesson.

I have a few measurements:
               Before surgery                   1 month After Surgery
Neck             16.5                                         15 3/4
Chest            44.5                                         45.5 (whats up with that?)
L Bicep         16.5                                         15.5
R Bicep        16.5                                          15.5
L forearm    12.3/4                                       12
R forearm    12.3/4                                       12
Wrist               ?                                              07
Waist             45                                             40
L thigh           30.5                                          29
R thigh           30.5                                          29
L Calf             19                                              17.5
R Calf             19                                              17.5
Hips                51                                              50

Loss of 19 inches, not bad for my 1st month, hope it keeps going as good. Thank you GOD for your Blessings. GOD is good!

Well so far its been a guessing game, Ive researched WLS since 2002 and thought I was ready but guess I wasnt ha ha ha. 

Learning my pouch and what it will tolerate has been the biggest thing and reminding myself not to drink while Im eating OMG that is the hardest thing ever! Ive not had any pain, or dumping as of YET but Im sure my day will come soon.  Ive been trying to get in all my vitamins, water and proteins and it has been terrible I still cant get them all in but, hey, at least Im trying right? I go walking in the mornings while its cool/brisk nice for walking.

I know it will all come in due time. I weighed this morning and I now weigh 212lbs WOW, ok Im figuring that this is mostly water weight. 21lbs gone forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah, yes Im addicted to the darn scale but Im learning.

Will write more later. 

I still thank God everyday for his blessing.

God Bless everybody.

Hugs 
Donna