October 2010- 1 year and 8 months out

Oct 21, 2010

Hello OH Friends, its been so long since i have updated on my progress. I am currently in School for Border Services, I am doing the accelerated program which ones its a 2 year program which I am finishing in one year. I basically have no life and no time to do anything LOL I will be so happy when I am done in August 2011.
I currently am engaged to the most wonderful man ever, and we will be getting married August 20th 2011. I cannot wait to go dress shopping and start planning
I am truly Thankfull and Blessed for having this life changing surgery. i feel wonderful and have no regrets. I currently weigh 119 pounds and wear a size 4/6.
I hope everyone is doing well and please feel free to contact me with any questions.
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December 26th 2009 I will be 10 Months Out!

Dec 18, 2009

Hey OH Fam/Friends, Just wanted to update everyone on my progress and whats been going on in my life! I started School in Sept of this year, and let me tell you with two little ones at home, being a single mom maintaining a household, and studying full time @ the College, is exhausting! I have been so busy the last few months, i truly apologize for not blogging soon.
I'm doing great, I recently celebrated my 24th Birthday, and I feel so blessed to have seen 24 years, and to be given a second chance on life.

I wont mess this up EVER! I have cheated once....and Il admit it..., on Halloween i had a few bite size Aero bars, and realized what i was doing (going back to bad habits, what got me into this mess in the first place) and never touched another one since!  I have a weak spot for Baked Chips at times, but overall I follow the diet to a tee, and I am doing tremendously well...I worked so hard to have this surgery and to be where I am today, so there's going back for me...

Ive lost a total of  120 Pounds as of today! I currently weigh 122 pounds...

This will be my first Christmas after RNY and to be honest I don't miss my sweets a bit.. I found some amazing Protein Bars at Walmart in Michigan they are the Atkins Protein Bars and they are to die for, even with sugar alochols and natural sugars a bar doesn't contain more then 5  grams of sugar. They taste just like a Chocolate Bar too, so its good whenever I have a Sweet Tooth!

Just wanted to do a quick update, hope everyone is doing well, and they have a great Holiday and Merry Christmas!

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October 26 I will be 8 months out!

Oct 06, 2009

Just wanted to update all my OH friends on my progress...I'm currently down to 135 pounds, a total weight loss of 106 pounds.  A size 7/8 & 9/10 Jeans! Depending on where they r bought! I feel absolutely amazing, I can't complain one bit, the only thing I am finding is that I get an upset stomach almost after every meal, it eases up with some Tums or Rolaids...
I'm only 5 pounds away from my goal of 130!

I'm in School Full time right now and my Course load is heavy! Having two little ones, keeping up with  housework, a household, and keeping  the family together has been very challenging! I wish I had more time to spend with the kids but I know that this is in Our best interests. 

The Canadian Thanksgiving is coming up on October 12th and I just want to wish all my OH friends a Happy Turkey Day! I'm truly blessed and thankful for the opportunity to change my life and health, this surgery has given me so many opportunities, so many happy moments, and such a happier more fulfilling life.  I have a wonderful family and wonderful friends, and I couldn't ask for anything else.

Love,
Chelsea

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Its Official No longer Plus Size Clothing. Size 13 baby!

Aug 07, 2009

So excited, like my last post said that the day I fit into regular clothing its going to be a hugeee goal!
 
Ive done it, I went into the "Skinny Bitch Store" LMAO as I used to call it because I never could fit into anything in there, and bought a pair of size 13 Capris, and a size large top! and they both fit great!

This is amazing I love it, I havent been this happy in a long time, I think with the weight coming off and my new relationship I couldnt be happier.

All is well though down to 154 pounds! Hoping all is well with everyone, and everyones weight loss is going well...I will update you all soon.

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On June 26, was 4 Months Out from Surgery!

Jul 02, 2009

Just thought I'd post my progress so far...Im down to 167 pounds and only 37 pounds to goal! Its the best feeling ever, I have to tell you, I cant begin to tell you how it feels to be able to just buy clothes off the rack and now its going to look cute! lol I have a shopping fetish now lol and its oh so bad! LOL
My best Friend lives in Detroit though, and the price of clothing is so much cheapier there so Im not complaining....
 
I tried on a 13, and maybe 5 more pounds and those babies are gonna fit! lol this was one of my big goals because I wanted to be able to shop in stores like Urban Planet, Urban Behaviour, Stiches & Suzy Shier and fit into their clothing! I never was able to do that so when that happens I think thats going to be a big hurdle I went over.

My long term goal is to be close to goal or at goal by Christmas. With only 37 pounds to go, I think that its a pretty realistic goal....

I hope everyone Post-Op and Pre-Op are doing great, this is a wonderful Journey and am Happy to be sharing it with you all

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67 Pounds Gone!

Jun 15, 2009

I haven't posted in the longest so I just wanted to update everyone on my progress. I'm down to 173 pounds, and only 43 more pounds to goal! Its UNREAL! I don't remember the last time I've fit into size 14 pants....Honestly I can say it was probably in 1998 or before then! It feels so so good...

My mini goal for the Summer is to be down to 155-160 by August. I'm going to work my arse off to get there, I'm trying to look fab when me & the girlie's hit Caribana in Toronto! lol



I just to thank everyone who's been so encouraging and so helpful along this journey I love you guys!

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49 Pounds Gone Forever!

May 04, 2009

May 26Th I will be 3 months anniversary from RNY Surgery. What a heck of a journey it has been. My stricture sent me back emotionally and physically I was so dehydrated I literally cried the second I walked into the Hospital because I knew something wasn't right. Thank God it was only a stricture and nothing serious.

After the stricture I felt so much better, able to eat without feeling sick, getting foamies, or vomiting.  Pretty much all of April I was on a stall loosing approx. 6-7 pounds at the most.

My stall is over, and couldn't be happier. I'm down to 193 pounds, I never thought in a million years Id be under 200. It feels GREAT, and I have so much energy, and I'm so much happier.
When I was heavy from family and friends I would always get "You have such a BEAUTIFUL face, only if you lost a few pounds" I know they weren't trying to hurt me but it would just make me binge more because I felt as if I let my family down I was the "Fat daughter, Cousin, Grand Daughter, Niece." 

It got to the point where I wouldn't want to eat in public, or at family functions because It was all eyes on the fat chick.

I've been struggling with my weight for 10 years, and it feels so good to be free from my old body. My energy is threw the rough and I'm sure it gets better! I love it.

This has been the best decision Ive ever made for myself and my children. My son brought me to tears the other day when he wrapped his arms around me and said "Mommy I can finally hug you all the way around" That comment reassured me that the days where I feel a little down, it was all worth it.

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Stall is finally Over! Thank Goodness!

Apr 13, 2009

My stall is finally over, and I cannot be any happier! It lasted approx. 2 weeks, and the scale would not budge, and when I weighed myself this morning I was down 4 pounds! Bringing me to 201.6 pounds, 40 pounds down since surgery!
I started today some serious walking, I was walking everyday but today me & the kids went for an hr walk, and then again for another 30 mins. 
Barix gave me the clearance for weights, and everything else, but still only 15 pounds, but still I'm ecstatic about being able to start working on this belly and arm fat! 

People are starting to ask what I did to loose weight, and can really notice a difference in my appearance although I cant really see it yet!

I was a size 20 pant when I started this journey, and I went shopping for some slacks for Easter size 16 baby! I'm thinking I'm more of a 18 though, I bought the pants at Addition Elle so I'm thinking their sizes may run a bit bigger, but still its an amazing feeling.


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1st Stall and Not Impressed About it!

Apr 06, 2009

So I've hit my 1st stall and its been ongoing for about a week or so. I've decided not to weigh myself till this Saturday. I been stuck at 205/206 for a week straight! I've been eating a ton of protein and most days don't even need my protein shakes! (Thank Goodness as they make m stomach turn)

I'm also struggling with a cold!  I've been feeling really nauseated and completely lost my voice! lol My daughter just got over the flu so I'm crossing my fingers I don't get it!

I know STALLS are normal, and they are going to happen, but they are such a downer.

I've become so obsessed with the scale that I weigh myself daily. I brought my scale to my friends house and told her to keep it for me for awhile before I throw it out the damn window! LOL 

Just wanted to update everyone real quick on whats going on! I feel fantastic besides the stall, everyone is really noticing a difference in me although its hard for me to notice yet! 
Oh YEAH

I had went out with some girlfriends and can you say MAN MAGNET? LOL I'm not use to all that attention and I was getting hit on like I was a piece of Grade A Steak! It was very amusing lol. I'm not too sure if I like all the attention, but it felt darn good for a few mins.
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1 Month Out From Surgery!

Mar 28, 2009

As of March 25Th, I'm one month out from surgery and down 33 pounds. Its been a rough month for me, but I know that it will get better! I don't regret this surgery one bit, i knew going into surgery complications can happen, and a Stricture is just a small price to pay. Dr. Nunn says it MAY happen again but I'm praying that it wont. I'm at 208 pounds as of now.
I have a personal goal for summer late July of 155pounds.  That's 53 more pounds for me to loose, I'm on a mission! 
Me & my girl Katrina have joined the gym and I plan on attending 3 times a week. Waiting for the clear for weights, so I can work on these abs! Its incredible how fast my stomach is slimming down.

Ne way just wanted to update everyone on my progress, and I will be posting updated pics soon!

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