Spring time..

Apr 28, 2010

Well I am sitting between 157&160lbs.I have joined they gym and work on my arms at home with this shaker weight  thing.It seems kind of silly when you first do it but It really works to tone my arms.I never knew I had muscles under all my fat ! LOL..
Slowly but surely my head is catching up with my body .I can see the size I really am for the most part. I love being active and not tired all of the time. It really is a whole new life.
I do everyhting I can to educate people about this surgery and it's benefits.There is rarely a day that goes by that someone doesn't ask me about my surgery or tell me that I'm still getting smaller.Over 3 years later! My surgeon is very pleased with my result. I'm not a health food nut but I do try to eat somewhat healthy..mostly because greasy or fatty foods just don't taste good to me anymore. I crave salads and yogurt and protien shakes ! I would have never thought it could happen.
I am grateful to GOD everyday for this new lease on life. A friend /co-worker of mine recently died.She was 36yrs old and almost 500lbs.She got a bloodclot in her leg and it traveled to her lungs and killed her.She wanted this surgery for so long and was always denied by insurance and now its too late for her.Her life may have been saved had she been able to have this lfe saving surgery.The obesity discrimination is so very wrong. We all have to work to make a difference and a change. I will never stop trying to help anyone I can .My gratitude will keep me paying it forward.
I hope GOD continues to bless me and my family as well as you and yours.
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Almost 3yrs..

Jan 16, 2010

Well it's been almost 3yrs since my surgery.Everyday I am grateful to God for giving me this new life. I weigh between 160&165lbs. I've been steady for a year. I am focusing on my vitamins right now and my Parathyroid which is going wacko since I'm not getting enough vitamin D or calcium. It really is so important to get the nutrients you need from supplements. I have found that Geritol liquid taken with a chewable Vitamin C really helps me with my iron. I became so weak that I was a zombie until I started taking Geritol.Vitamin C helps your body absorb the Iron..I'm constantly learning all the tricks.Usually by trial and error ..I also take a chewable calcium fortified with Vitamin D and a chewable multivitamin.
I am finding that my taste are ever changing. I love sushi now! I had never had it but began craving it and gave it a try ! Now I'm addicted !
I really work to increase awareness of the benefits of gastric bypass and to ensure that the environment is inclusive for people of all sizes at my job. Recently I noticed that there were not places for some of our very large employees to sit safely  and comfortably in our break areas.I spoke to our HR department a few times as well as to my manager and now we have benches in the hallways and in the breakroom ! It feels so good to make a difference. We all know what it feels like to go into an establishment and look for a seat that will accomadate our size. Table not a booth...will it hold me?..why do the chairs have to have arms??
I will never forget who I was at 330lbs. because I am still that person. I am still fighting for equality,inclusiveness and respect that people of all sizes deserve.
I have journeyed with some of my co-workers as they have gone through surgery.I have educated and supported them in everyway I can.I have gotten so much joy in watching them transform. One of my friend put away his walker and then gave up his cane.What freedom he has found in his new health! I thank God everyday for this surgery and pray that anyone who needs and wants it will have this same blessing that I have had.
We must keep fighting,praying and working !
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In half...

Jan 07, 2009

Well I'm about 165 now which is 1/2 the woman I was before. I bought my first single digit jeans---size 8!!!
I never would have dreamed that I woul achieve this size. I am so grateful to GOD and everyone on this board that helped me on my journey. I still walk this road but it's so much easier when you don't walk alone.

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Still losing...

Sep 09, 2008

Well I am now down to about 172lbs. I am in a size 10. Who would have ever dreamed I would be so small. I do have the excess skin issue but I'll take that any day over the excees fat issue. I have done things this summer I could never do before-rafting,wearing a swimsuit,flying w/out a seat belt extension,being active over all. Life is still life after the weight is gone but eventually you dont wonder if the chair will hold you-you dont ask for a table instead of a booth-you dont look for sizes with an X  (or several)in front of them.
I am happy and would do this all over again if I had to. I thank God for making this happen for me.
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Long overdue update...

Jul 02, 2008

Well I am now at 180lbs. I have lost 147lbs or so . I am in a size 12 someimtes even a 10! My gallbladder was taken out and I had my kidney taken care of. Tough year so far! My four yr. relationship ended so on to a whole new life in many different facets. I miss everyone and wil come back to this board. I need to get back on track in so many ways.

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118lbs.

Nov 03, 2007

Well I've lost 118lbs. so far. My gallbladder is getting ready to come out and I have a mass on my kidney but it's gonna be ok. I am not letting this get me down. No matter what I am better off than I was 9months ago at 327lbs.
I move houses and jobs recently and am pretty happy with both. 
My relationship on the other hand was over until yesterday. We may be trying to work it out. I hope so because I love her with all of my heart and I do not want it to end. I am finally becoming the person I used to be again and I think she sees that. 
Keep me in your prayers.
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100#'s

Sep 16, 2007

Well I hit my 100lbs.about a week ago. I am now wearing a 16 in most pants sometimes an 18 still but it's all better than a 30. My hair is growing back .I have a bunch of new growth sprigs shooting up.  I feel really good. I started a new job which for me is a HUGE step. I had been on my job for 9yrs. and it was the only job I had ever had. 
The new job is AWESOME and I am so excited since my former job had become so unethical and discriminatory. I am so thankful to be out of there. I dont know if I would have had the confidence to leave if I hadnt had this surgery. I am so glad not to be there anymore.
I have never set a weightloss goal and now I'm starting to wonder what I should set my target weight at. I guess we'll just see where I end up.
The pounds are coming off slowly now but at least they are still coming off. 
Til next time.
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93lbs.

Aug 12, 2007

Well I have lost 93lbs. now. That's really close to my 6month personal goal of  100. I will be 6months out tomorrow. I bought some clothes in Old Navy the other day and it was really weird to not have to be shopping in a plus size store.
My hair is really thin but I think it's slowed down on falling out. I have so much more energy these days.It's really nice to not be tired all of the time. I feel young again. Just turned 37 on the 5th. Not sure how I feel about that.Better now that I'm not so huge. 
Well until later....

240lbs.

Jul 29, 2007

Ok so I woke up yesterday and hopped on the scale and it said 240! I asked my partner to come look just in case I was reading it wrong. It was true.
I'm in an 18 pretty solid. A few 18's are too small but most fit . I feel smaller some days. It's hard to explain but I actually feel it. 
I'd like to get to at least 90lbs lost by my 6month anniversary on 8/14/07. That's only 3 pounds away since I'm at 87 lost so far. I can do it and maybe more. 
Wish me luck !
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A little update

Jul 26, 2007

Well I am now at 244. I've lost 83lbs. so far since 2/14/07. I know it's fantastic and I am happy but I really want this weight to move faster.
I am now in an 18-20. That's exciting !! I cant even remember the last time I was that size.
I work in a large call center--about 600 people and I am a senior manager and have been there almost 9 yrs. so everyone knows me. All day everyday people ask how much have you lost and say you look great !
I think it's sweet but I'm kind of tired of the question and the comments. In my mind I am still a work in progresss and I dont think I look great but definately better. The question of how much is a little personal -especially on days when my scale wont move ! I know they all mean well and I would never complain to anyone else but I know you all understand.
I really feel so good lately. Not like a new person but like an old me which is even better.
Thanks for listening if anyone is reading this.
til next time ,
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About Me
Joplin, MO
Location
26.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
02/14/2007
Surgery Date
Sep 12, 2005
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