Angelica F.
I'm so Happy!!!
Jul 08, 2009
Hello everyone,
Wow it's been a while. But to be honest I haven't posted anything because nothing much has happened. Thank god till this day I have had no complications since the surgery. I'm noticing I could eat a bit more. But I'm definetely watching that.
As of now I am weighing in at 213 pds. That means I lost a total of 82 pds.
The weight is coming of wayyyy too slow. I've been coming across major stalls. But now that it's summer. I'm walking around much more and taking advantage that I could enjoy this weather and do more activities outside.
The only thing that I would complain about is that I'm much more tired. I haven't gone to the surgeon since my 3 mth. post-op. But I'm definetely going to go by the end of this week or hopefully the beginning of next week. I know he has to do blood work just to make sure I'm okay.
Well I posted new pics. I'm so happy I did this.
Angelica
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Wow it's been a while. But to be honest I haven't posted anything because nothing much has happened. Thank god till this day I have had no complications since the surgery. I'm noticing I could eat a bit more. But I'm definetely watching that.
As of now I am weighing in at 213 pds. That means I lost a total of 82 pds.
The weight is coming of wayyyy too slow. I've been coming across major stalls. But now that it's summer. I'm walking around much more and taking advantage that I could enjoy this weather and do more activities outside.
The only thing that I would complain about is that I'm much more tired. I haven't gone to the surgeon since my 3 mth. post-op. But I'm definetely going to go by the end of this week or hopefully the beginning of next week. I know he has to do blood work just to make sure I'm okay.
Well I posted new pics. I'm so happy I did this.
Angelica
It's been a while...
Apr 07, 2009
I am now down to 224 pds. and I feel so great.
I am 6 month post-op and I feel so great. My life is soooooo much better in so many different ways. This surgery is the greatest thing I could've done for myself. Not only am I feeling physically alot better but also what this surgery has done for my confidence is amazing.
Now that it's getting warmer I am going out more and I'm bumping into people that I haven't seen in a while. Let me tell you that their reaction when they see me it's incredible.
I even get the " I didn't even recognize you" Line... LOL,
I still eat small portions but way much more than the begining of the surgery.
One thing that does worry me though is that I find myself yearning to party alot more than EVER before.
I don't know if that's a good thing or if it just comes along with this surgery... lol.
Anyways, I've posted new pics. I went on vacation with the hubby to Riu Palace, Punta Cana, and it was great. The place is amazing and I would recomend it to anyone.
Until next time...
September 29th. 2008 - 295 pds.
April 7th. 2009 - 224 pds.
Angelica...
January 7th.
Jan 11, 2009
Was my 3 mth. Post - op follow up appointment with my surgeon. I was so excited to find out I am down 52 pds. Since my surgery on Sept. 29th. Dr. Merola and his assistant was so happy for me, and it didn't look phony either. It looked very sincere. They had smiles and I was all smiles... LOL.
According to Dr. Merola I am doing above average and he was so very proud of me. He adviced me to continue doing whatever I am doing and I will loose another 50 pds in the following 6 mths. I am due for another follow - up in another 3 mths. They took blood, just to make sure I was good.
I've been so happy. I am a much happier person now. My family compliments me every single day and that feels great. My mother still worries. But, I try explaining to her that I'm okay. Every now and then I get real sleepy, and sometimes feel very light-headed, but according to my doctor I'm okay as long as I'm taking my vitamins. At this point, I'm very happy with the way I look, I can't even imagine myself going down more. So I guess the next couple of months are going to definetely be very exciting for me.
I hope everyone here had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I did. I partied so hard it wasn't even funny. .. LOL.
Anyways, Just wanted to give you guys a quick recap. Until next time...
I survived thanksgiving... LOL
Nov 30, 2008
Hello everyone, I hope everybody's Thanksgiving was as great as mine. I am so blessed. I was surrounded by loved ones and we had such a great time.
Yesterday was my 2 month surgiversary. And let me tell you guys I feel great. I am now down 41 pds. I am so happy with the way my life is right now. I definetely see myself feeling way more confident than where I was a couple of months ago. Now I find myself wanting to go out, wanting to take pictures. I don't mind going to family gatherings. Or running into old friends... LOL.
This is crazy...LOL. And it's just the beginning. I can't imagine what my life will be like once I reach my goal.
I went out last night to a club and I wasn't hidding in a corner. I was out there on that dance floor dancing the night away. It was great.
You know what else. My relationship with my DH has improved so much. The only thing that I don't like is that I'm noticing he's trying to keep me in the house. And he's always saying that I'm going to leave him because now I'm loosing the weight. I'm not going to let that stress me because that's just his insecurities and might also be his guilt.
Well I guess that's just it for now...
Until next time...
09/29/08 - 295 Pds.
11/30/08 - 254 Pds.
Yesterday was my 2 month surgiversary. And let me tell you guys I feel great. I am now down 41 pds. I am so happy with the way my life is right now. I definetely see myself feeling way more confident than where I was a couple of months ago. Now I find myself wanting to go out, wanting to take pictures. I don't mind going to family gatherings. Or running into old friends... LOL.
This is crazy...LOL. And it's just the beginning. I can't imagine what my life will be like once I reach my goal.
I went out last night to a club and I wasn't hidding in a corner. I was out there on that dance floor dancing the night away. It was great.
You know what else. My relationship with my DH has improved so much. The only thing that I don't like is that I'm noticing he's trying to keep me in the house. And he's always saying that I'm going to leave him because now I'm loosing the weight. I'm not going to let that stress me because that's just his insecurities and might also be his guilt.
Well I guess that's just it for now...
Until next time...
09/29/08 - 295 Pds.
11/30/08 - 254 Pds.
Life is looking good...
Nov 18, 2008
I'm a much happier person now. I've read it so many times on other peoples profiles and wondered how it felt. This feels soooo good.
The other night they had a program on T.V. it was about super obesed patients... and how they undergo the bypass surgery. This one man weighed 1,030 pds. Wow... Tears were in my eyes throughout the whole show. I didn't understand how he had so many loved ones and they let that happen. I felt so bad for him. For those who didn't see the show by the time the show ended he went down about 600 pds. it was incredible.
I now have him in my prayers as well along with those others that I know are in the same struggle.
I'm doing great. I feel great. I now am seeing the results and it feels good. I made an error of buying the scale I now find myself weighing myself almost everyday. I have not been disappointed as of yet. But I know that a stall will soon be coming... lol.
I am now down 38 pds. Isn't that amazing?
38 pds. in 1 1/2 mths.
My family is so happy for me. My mother still worries. But I am eating a bit more than I was when I first did my surgery. I'm taking my vitamins accordingly and to tell you guys the truth... besides feeling light headed every now and then... there's really no complications whatso-ever.
Thank God.
To those looking forward to the surgery... right now I'm at the point where I find myself tolerating more like crackers than rice and beans. I don't know how to explain it.
I uploaded some pics. I hope you could see the difference.
Until next time...
09/29/08 - 295 pds.
11/18/08 - 257 pds.
The other night they had a program on T.V. it was about super obesed patients... and how they undergo the bypass surgery. This one man weighed 1,030 pds. Wow... Tears were in my eyes throughout the whole show. I didn't understand how he had so many loved ones and they let that happen. I felt so bad for him. For those who didn't see the show by the time the show ended he went down about 600 pds. it was incredible.
I now have him in my prayers as well along with those others that I know are in the same struggle.
I'm doing great. I feel great. I now am seeing the results and it feels good. I made an error of buying the scale I now find myself weighing myself almost everyday. I have not been disappointed as of yet. But I know that a stall will soon be coming... lol.
I am now down 38 pds. Isn't that amazing?
38 pds. in 1 1/2 mths.
My family is so happy for me. My mother still worries. But I am eating a bit more than I was when I first did my surgery. I'm taking my vitamins accordingly and to tell you guys the truth... besides feeling light headed every now and then... there's really no complications whatso-ever.
Thank God.
To those looking forward to the surgery... right now I'm at the point where I find myself tolerating more like crackers than rice and beans. I don't know how to explain it.
I uploaded some pics. I hope you could see the difference.
Until next time...
09/29/08 - 295 pds.
11/18/08 - 257 pds.
Well the 29th of this month...
Oct 30, 2008
Was my One month Surgiversary... LOL I was dying to say that... LOL
Anyways, It's so happens that I got my appointment to see my surgeon on that same day. Everything went alright. I was so glad to see them again. They asked me if I had any problems and I told them No. (Thank God). That there was only one question. I just wanted to know if it was normal to feel a horrible knot in my chest after eating sometimes just one spoonfull of something. My doctor laughed. And said that is completely normal. And when that happens that I should stop eating because that is my body telling me that I am full. He went on to explain if I force myself I would feel very uncomfortable and eventually throw-up like I was doing.
Well that explains it all. LOL. I love them. My surgeon and his assistant are so sweet and good. They actually take their time with me and I'm glad that they don't act like some surgeons that I hear that after they operate they just scoot you out like you don't even exist.
They instructed me to call back to make an appointment within 2 mths. Where they will be drawing blood just to make sure everythings okay. That's fine with me. No problem.
Okay so On 10/16 I weighed 272 pds.
And on 10/29 I weighed 269 pds.
That makes a total of 26 pds. lost since the surgery. I'm not upset... Okay I'm lying I was a little upset because the first few weeks the weight was coming off incredibly fast.
But 3 pds. in 13 days. That's very slow for me. But I guess this happens sometimes. I will take it easy and figure it out.
For those of you who have not done the surgery and ask me what I am eating. Well I have to say... Most of the time I don't have an appetite and I have to force something to eat. And by saying something... it's like maybe a Polly-O String cheese or yogurt. Just something. I tried Mashed Potatoe with Chicken and only got one spoonful in. I tried something more simple like Lipton Soup and maybe got like 2 spoonfuls in. It's fustrating because I think I'm not getting enough in. But according to my doctor it's okay. I just have to make sure I'm taking my vitamins.
I hoped that helped just a bit to understand what some of you might go through. It's really not that bad.
Anyways until next time...
09/29 - 295 Pds.
10/08 - 281 Pds
10/16 - 272 Pds.
10/29 - 269 Pds.
Anyways, It's so happens that I got my appointment to see my surgeon on that same day. Everything went alright. I was so glad to see them again. They asked me if I had any problems and I told them No. (Thank God). That there was only one question. I just wanted to know if it was normal to feel a horrible knot in my chest after eating sometimes just one spoonfull of something. My doctor laughed. And said that is completely normal. And when that happens that I should stop eating because that is my body telling me that I am full. He went on to explain if I force myself I would feel very uncomfortable and eventually throw-up like I was doing.
Well that explains it all. LOL. I love them. My surgeon and his assistant are so sweet and good. They actually take their time with me and I'm glad that they don't act like some surgeons that I hear that after they operate they just scoot you out like you don't even exist.
They instructed me to call back to make an appointment within 2 mths. Where they will be drawing blood just to make sure everythings okay. That's fine with me. No problem.
Okay so On 10/16 I weighed 272 pds.
And on 10/29 I weighed 269 pds.
That makes a total of 26 pds. lost since the surgery. I'm not upset... Okay I'm lying I was a little upset because the first few weeks the weight was coming off incredibly fast.
But 3 pds. in 13 days. That's very slow for me. But I guess this happens sometimes. I will take it easy and figure it out.
For those of you who have not done the surgery and ask me what I am eating. Well I have to say... Most of the time I don't have an appetite and I have to force something to eat. And by saying something... it's like maybe a Polly-O String cheese or yogurt. Just something. I tried Mashed Potatoe with Chicken and only got one spoonful in. I tried something more simple like Lipton Soup and maybe got like 2 spoonfuls in. It's fustrating because I think I'm not getting enough in. But according to my doctor it's okay. I just have to make sure I'm taking my vitamins.
I hoped that helped just a bit to understand what some of you might go through. It's really not that bad.
Anyways until next time...
09/29 - 295 Pds.
10/08 - 281 Pds
10/16 - 272 Pds.
10/29 - 269 Pds.
Lots of madness...
Oct 16, 2008
Has been going on these past few days.
I returned to work on Monday and everyone was so glad to see me. Things didn't look too good, and we have a very small staff at the office. There are more employees but there's just four of us at the office. Anyways, after settling in I got the 411 on everything's that has been transpiring these last couple of weeks. Anyway to make a long story short my company has closed. My boss filed for bankruptcy. My co-workers were devasted. I'm sad because we were like family.
On another note... I went to visit my niece at the hosp. (nothing serious) thank god. And I decided to weight myself there. I am currently weighing in at 272 pds.
I couldn't believe it. My sisters were shocked. And my mom began to worry... lol. She thinks I'm loosing the weight too fast. I have to sit with my mom and try to educate her more so she won't worry.
I am so happy and proud of myself. I feel great except for the fact that every now and then I feel tired. And If I'm carrying a bag or something my arm feels very heavy like if I'm carrying something that weighs 80 pds. lol.
Anyways, Just thought I'd give you guys a quick update.
Until next time....
9/29 - 295 pds.
10/8 - 281 pds.
10/16 - 272 pds.
I returned to work on Monday and everyone was so glad to see me. Things didn't look too good, and we have a very small staff at the office. There are more employees but there's just four of us at the office. Anyways, after settling in I got the 411 on everything's that has been transpiring these last couple of weeks. Anyway to make a long story short my company has closed. My boss filed for bankruptcy. My co-workers were devasted. I'm sad because we were like family.
On another note... I went to visit my niece at the hosp. (nothing serious) thank god. And I decided to weight myself there. I am currently weighing in at 272 pds.
I couldn't believe it. My sisters were shocked. And my mom began to worry... lol. She thinks I'm loosing the weight too fast. I have to sit with my mom and try to educate her more so she won't worry.
I am so happy and proud of myself. I feel great except for the fact that every now and then I feel tired. And If I'm carrying a bag or something my arm feels very heavy like if I'm carrying something that weighs 80 pds. lol.
Anyways, Just thought I'd give you guys a quick update.
Until next time....
9/29 - 295 pds.
10/8 - 281 pds.
10/16 - 272 pds.
Thank you Lord Jesus...
Oct 08, 2008
I am 10 days post-op and feeling great.
I came out the Hosp. on Friday I was home feeling miserable. I felt as if something was wrong. I kept saying to myself ( I read so many profiles and none describe this feeling). I was dizzy, and felt very unbalanced. I had this constant nausea that was horrible. And had a horrible case of Diahria (I know TMI). But, I want to be up-front with you guys.
By Sunday Morning I thought I was going to faint and die... Honestly. I was sooooo scared. I was regreting this surgery so much. I kept thinking of my kids and asking god to forgive me if he thought this surgery wasn't for me. I called my doctor. Left a message and waited for his call. He called immediately thank god and told me to go to the Hosp. My DH Immediately took me. They took me right in hooked me up to an IV and ran a whole bunch of tests on me. Sure enough, they told me I was dehydrated and wanted me to spend the night for observation.
I'm so glad I went. Cause I don't know what would've been the outcome if I would've stood.
So my friends... The moral of this story is... If you feel something isn't right... please say something. Don't hesitate to call your doctor. That is very important.
On another note. Today was my post visit with my surgeon. And, I am happy to say......
I LOST 14 PDS. IN 10 DAYS
Isn't that amazing????
I'm so happy words can't explain.
Getting used to eating what I have to eat is still new to me and It's taking alot of adjustments... but I'm doing it. I found out today that I could it soft foods and it's really not that bad.
9/29 - 295 Pds.
10/8 - 281 Pds.
Anyways that's all for now folks...
Until next time....
I came out the Hosp. on Friday I was home feeling miserable. I felt as if something was wrong. I kept saying to myself ( I read so many profiles and none describe this feeling). I was dizzy, and felt very unbalanced. I had this constant nausea that was horrible. And had a horrible case of Diahria (I know TMI). But, I want to be up-front with you guys.
By Sunday Morning I thought I was going to faint and die... Honestly. I was sooooo scared. I was regreting this surgery so much. I kept thinking of my kids and asking god to forgive me if he thought this surgery wasn't for me. I called my doctor. Left a message and waited for his call. He called immediately thank god and told me to go to the Hosp. My DH Immediately took me. They took me right in hooked me up to an IV and ran a whole bunch of tests on me. Sure enough, they told me I was dehydrated and wanted me to spend the night for observation.
I'm so glad I went. Cause I don't know what would've been the outcome if I would've stood.
So my friends... The moral of this story is... If you feel something isn't right... please say something. Don't hesitate to call your doctor. That is very important.
On another note. Today was my post visit with my surgeon. And, I am happy to say......
I LOST 14 PDS. IN 10 DAYS
Isn't that amazing????
I'm so happy words can't explain.
Getting used to eating what I have to eat is still new to me and It's taking alot of adjustments... but I'm doing it. I found out today that I could it soft foods and it's really not that bad.
9/29 - 295 Pds.
10/8 - 281 Pds.
Anyways that's all for now folks...
Until next time....
I'm Back
Oct 04, 2008
Yesterday I was released from the hospital. I don't feel too good so sorry I'll keep this short. The reason they kept me for 2 more days was because during surgery they said my lungs slightly collapsed so I was getting a bit fever and I had to do a whole bunch of breathing for them... and they didn't want to let me go home until I didn't get the fever anymore... ect. ect.
I always wondered why people took so long to post when they get back. Like I said I'm not feeling to good. They say walk and all I want to do is sleep. I have this constant bad taste in my mouth and a nausea that won't go away. The pain was bearable... it's just I feel like I'm pregnant and having morning sickness. It's the absolute worst.
I promise to let you guys know how things are going... but this is it for now. I don't think I'll be returning to work on Monday. I don't think I'm ready for that.
Until next time.,..
I always wondered why people took so long to post when they get back. Like I said I'm not feeling to good. They say walk and all I want to do is sleep. I have this constant bad taste in my mouth and a nausea that won't go away. The pain was bearable... it's just I feel like I'm pregnant and having morning sickness. It's the absolute worst.
I promise to let you guys know how things are going... but this is it for now. I don't think I'll be returning to work on Monday. I don't think I'm ready for that.
Until next time.,..
I'm a nervous wreck!!!
Sep 28, 2008
Okay so tomorrow is the day!!!
I've been going through all types of emotions. I'm okay during the day but, when night hits I start crying because of the "what if's". This has been going on for the last 2 days. I can't help but to feel a bit guilty as if I'm doing something wrong, it's hard to explain, but I feel so selfish that I'm doing something that actually takes a chance of me leaving my kids behind. Please Lord hear my prayers.
I pray the Lord stays with me throughout this whole thing.
For those of you reading this. Please keep me in your prayers, and I will definetely have you in mines as well.
I don't know if the hospital has internet service. But I will definetely keep you guys updated.
Angelica
I've been going through all types of emotions. I'm okay during the day but, when night hits I start crying because of the "what if's". This has been going on for the last 2 days. I can't help but to feel a bit guilty as if I'm doing something wrong, it's hard to explain, but I feel so selfish that I'm doing something that actually takes a chance of me leaving my kids behind. Please Lord hear my prayers.
I pray the Lord stays with me throughout this whole thing.
For those of you reading this. Please keep me in your prayers, and I will definetely have you in mines as well.
I don't know if the hospital has internet service. But I will definetely keep you guys updated.
Angelica
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