I Reached My Goal &* Im not OVERWEIGHT Anymore =D

Feb 08, 2011

About 3 years and 2 months later, I did it. I made it to my goal weight, and a little less. Im now 134, and so excited.  My BMI is 23.7 which is considered Normal Weight... I never thought id make it there. God is Good.

Even though I have my moments, where I walk through small spaces, and still think in my head, am i going to fit, am i going to fit??? And once I do the feelin is unexplainable. Im so grateful. It was a lot of hard work, dedication, and change. The hardest part til this day i'll say is the mental change... Its something Im still working on... In my mind i sometimes think im still 406lbs...

Other then that, i couldnt be happier. Im so grateful for the smaller things, such as running, crossing my legs, being able to paint my toes... Just all the little things we take for granted....

I can honestly say Im finally happy... I LOVE ME....

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3yr Surgiversary. -242lbs =]

Dec 09, 2010

3 Years ago today; at this same time 9-9:30am, I was on my way to recovery, at 406lbs...

Today I stand at 142lbs... I stepped on that scale and couldn't believe it. I've lost 242 lbs. It wasn't easy, but it was so worth it...

I honestly wish I wouldve exercised more, because now I have all this EXXXCESSIVE skin, with clothes not so much of a problem, but without FORGET ABOUT IT. lol ITs better than bein 406 anyday, but for once in my life I want to be fully comfortable... I wanna wear a tank top when its 100 degrees out... Or a Skirt, but i dont give up, because i know ive come this far, ill get even farther... =] 

I feel GREAT. Healthier, Sexier, Energetic... The list goes on... I thank God, because i did not go through any complications... i did faint twice due to dehydration, but that was my own fault... i stopped taking my vitamins and drinking fluids for a while, and it cought up to me... Id drink very little fluids through out the day... SO PLEASE DRINK AT LEST 64 OZ of Water a day... sooo important... Other then that i can pretty much eat and drink anything.... which sucks, (lol) but i dont take advantage.... i stop when im satisfied, once in a blue ill eat to fast, or a little too much...

but normally, for breakfast i can normally eat about 1egg, scrambled, slice of cheese, slice of turkey or ham, etc, and 2 toast, but i normally end up ripping off the crust, id say in total ill eat about a slice of bread... [[ive become such a picky eater, i will pick and tear apart everything. and when i cook, i take an hour just prepping. lol]]

lunch i just started eating uhmmm chef boy r dees spaghetti and meatballs.... lol i dont like the meatballs, so i take them out, and ill eat about 3/4 of the can......

dinner..... about 1/4 cup of rice, 1 sometimes 2 pieces of chicken, [[normally drumsticks or chicken wings]], and aloooottt of beans..... lol i love them.... i sometimes finish it all up, most of the time dont...

and i snack thru out the day..... im a muncher..... so ill walk in the kitchen, grab a banana, or a cookie, just one or 2, or a pretzel, etc.....

but this works for me.... so yeah... lol I LOVE MY SURGERY. I LOVE ME. IM HAPPY. if i had to do this surgery over every day for the rest of my life, I would. =] 

I did it. U will too... dont give up.... and dont be so hard on yourselves, youre ur biggest enemy.... According to ur faith be it unto you. Matthew 9:29


Advice:: TAKE UR VITAMINS; SO IMPORTANT. DRINK ALL UR FLUIDS. EXERCISE. TONE UP ARMS, LEGS, TUMMY, U WONT REGRET IT. LOL AND JUST FOLLOW UR DOCTORS RULES.

My Happy Ending.
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Grateful for the "Bad" side of WLS

Oct 04, 2010

I USED to complain like ugh i hate that i cant drink when i eat, i hate that i can only eat this much when it tastes sooo good, i hate that i cant eat sugar as much, chinese food, pizza and anything really fattening. And the complaints went on from there... lol

Today im grateful for all those things... Im happy i cant eat and drink at the same time, i mean it was bad enough i was already eating 4 slices of pizza, half a sub, and 3 glasses of soda... im grateful that i no longer want and or need junk food, i mean i eat out occasionally, im not the most healthiest person around, probably very far from it... lol but im very good with portion control... im pretty much done once satisfied...

Im 2 months away from 3 years out :) and ive lost 261 lbs.... God is good... I Love my surgery, wouldnt change anything about it... ok ok just one... hehehe

i miss gulpin down a bottle of water, on a hot summer day, lol me and water just havent been the same since... lol

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Will I Ever Get Rid of This "Fat" Girl Body???

May 18, 2010

Woke up kinda upset today... I have so much skin its not even funny. I recently lost my job, im on unemployment, going thru a tough time now, Nothing God doesnt have under control ;) But here I am stuck in a FAT GIRLS BODY. It seems i cant get rid of it, ive always been the fattest one, i want to be comfortable. Now dont get me wrong i love weighin 160lbs, but:

-My Arms are my main concern, im dying to wear a tanktop, not spanx, a shirt, adn a jacket it 95 degree weather. :( MY thighs hold me down, from Running, My stomache also. im not worried about my butt and boobs, thats whatever. just want to be able to walk outside when its 99 degrees outside, in a tank top, shorts, and some flip flops. (sighs)

-Its Hot. I have to cover up EVERYTHING. i dont feel comfortable going to the beach, the skin holds me down ALOT, when i try to run or jog, my skin is heavy. Its holds me down.

-Im 25yrs old, i just started living life from a child to an adult when i turned 23. I want to fully be me.

I dont know what else to do, i guess just save and wait it out, but how long can that take???

-Just Venting-
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166lbs; 2years - 4months Later &* 240lbs less...

Apr 02, 2010

I weighed myself today, i looked down and the scale said 166. I step off and get back on, 166. I did it 3 times, before i stepped off and just smiled, never ever thinkin id see ME at 166lbs! My doctor said id get down to 190-180 max, im down to 166 w/o the "Excessive Skin" Removal Surgery. Im blessed!

My Soul Mate found me, im engaged. Im with a wonderful man who loves me for ME, not for who i am after . Ive never been more in love and/or happier.

Ive decided to go back to school and get a degree. Ive always wanted to become a Pediatric Nurse, but my weight and confidence held me back. I mean 406lbs, i didnt fit in those tiny little seats, the campuses were sooo far apart, i couldnt possibly walk from class to class in 10 minutes. Im signed up and God willing will start next month. Im going after my dreams, goals, and finally Hearts Desires. Im not afraid anymore.

I have my good days, i have my bad days. But for the most part, i  am sooo happy! im sooo Thankful! I did everything i was told. To the T! And i suceeded, i didnt give up! It was a hard road, a long road, an emotional, mental, and physical rollercoaster, but if i had to do it again, id do it all over everyday for the rest of my life!  

DONT GIVE UP!!! YOU CAN TOO!!!
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If You Believe It They Believe It!

Apr 14, 2009

1 Year 4 Months and 5 Dayz Later...

213 lbs Less...

193 lbs && Still Losing...


Past:
(Crying)
I remember the day i was on the operating table and i remember lo0king up at the ceiling and seeing all the lights, and just saying over and over in my head, thank u Jesus. i didnt believe i was really having the surgery done up until i woke up... it felt like a dream... i couldnt believe id finally lose the weight thats been attacking and holding me down from really living my life! From showing people who i really was... No one ever understood that it wasnt that i didnt wanna go out, or that i was "lazy". NO! i wanted to enjoy life as much as everyone was enjoying theres... but the constant stares and pointing... I was told everyday! UR Gonna blow up from being so fat! ur gonna this and that... i lived with them thoughts in ma mind for a long time... people made me feel like i couldnt be successfull in life being over weight! i mean sheesh common sense! WHO WANTS TO BE FAT AND NOT BE ABLE TO ENJOY THEIR LIFE FOR WHAT IT REALLY IS??? But im glad its done and over with and i can finally enjoy ME! Enjoy life! Enjoy all the smaller things in life people take for granted.!

Present:
When i tell you ive never been happier, i dont think u completely understand! I am so0o gratefull just to be able to cross my leggs when i sit. Be able to walk without having all types of back, legs, feet pain and ect. I can runn! and i do just because i can! Bein able to gett dressed without running out of energy or breathe! i can bring ma legs up to my chest instead of having to uncomfortably bend over to get my shoes and socks on! i can squat! i can dance for hourrrrs! i have energy! ahhh i can go on forever! i have confidence! i love myself! i can walk into a room with my head up high, instead of low to avoid everyone laughing, pointing, and staring. The fact that i can shop in the S-L sections... instead of trying to fitt myself in the largest size at fashion bugg! or settling for whatever fits, fits... I can walk into a store now and guaranteed find something nice! ive never felt sexy or beautifull and for once in my life i do!!! i can finally accomplish everything that everyone once told me i couldnt because of my weight! they didnt stop me! i stopped me! because 23 years of ma life, i heard u cant! u wont! because i was FAT! i dont wish obesity on NO ONE!!! its the worst thing! (crying) people dont understand how hard it is to be FAT! to not wanna go no where! I will never ever ever tell an obese person they CANT! The complete opposite!!! YOU CANN!!! AND ANYTHING U PUT UR MIND TO U CAN AND WILL DO!!! ACCORDING TO UR FAITH BE IT UNTO YOU! MATTHEW 9:29 

Future:
My goal weight is 135lbs!!! i have about 58 more to go!!! And i will gett there! because im determined and because i CAN!!! I have my own apt, working on ANOTHER car, starting school next year, i have a very great job! Truly a blessing! Thank u Jesus! I Put MYSELF first before any man! I needed love and attention from all the wrong men b4, but now i love myself so much more. that if Mr. Right comes along he does, if he dont, than it is what it is... I realized True Love comes from within, and cant nobody love me unless i love ME!!! And i do!!!  I can honestly say i do and i never thought i could feel like this! GOD IS GOOD!!!! Hallelujah!! Thank U JESUS!!!!!! I wanna be a pediatric nurse, but i know i also wanna be a motivational speaker or something along them lines... i wanna help obese people love them selves... i was told i couldnt!!! But i DID!!! and u can too!!! I will gett married (one day, lolz) and have kids... But for now my main FOCUS is me! Ive missed out 23 yrs of my life... because i lett people gett the best of me! but now... IF IT AINT ABOUT MARII THAN HOMIE I AINT CONCERNED!!! Its time to live my life to the fullest... Enjoy what i never could!!! FIRST SUMMER!!! DORNEY PARK HERE I COME!!! Im not too big on roller coasters, but im going because now i CANN!!! lolz

CONCLUSION:
Most importantly IM HAPPY!!! (Crying; Happy Tears) I Love Myself and i hope that each and everyone of you can feel what i feel! if i could share a little bit with each and everyone of ya! i would! Id have this surgery EVERYDAY For THE REST OF MY LIFE. if i had to!!! Its truly been one of the greatest things that has happened to me and is still happening to me...

Love you all MA OH FAM, thank u for all the love and support!!!

Jesus, without YOU, NONE of this wouldve been possible! SO Forever and a DAy i will thank U!!!  I LOvE U LORD!!! 
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BMI 37.9 |Not Eligible For Surgery|

Dec 09, 2008

||Super Emotional||

Thinking Back... My BMI is 37.9...! I wouldnt be eligible for surgery right now!!! |Crying| I am so0o HAPPY.! Words cant explain how i feel.! Thank U JESUS for allowing me to experience this..!!

WOW..! ii cant believe im not a candidate for GASTRIC BY PASS Anymore..!! haa.! its amazing..!

I just have no words!! Just know im SO THANKFULL.! SO GRATEFULL.!

Wow..!

HaPpY 1 Yr SuRgiVeRsArY To Me..!

Dec 09, 2008

A Yr Ago0 Today... My |Emotional| life changed... And iit would never be the same again..! i am so0 gratefull..! so0o thankfull for EVERYONE in ma life who helped me gett thru this surgery!!! Everyone on OH..! who have become more than friends,, pssssh we're FAMILY.!!

Without God none of this wouldve been possible!!! i wouldve never had the chance,, and ii wouldve never gotten such a wonderfull success.!!! ive never been happier!!! i feel sexxi!!! i feel cute!!! ii feel like ii can actually do something with myself,, my life..! |Emotional| I wouldnt take it back for ANYHTING!!! This Surgery has truly been a life changing experience..!  ahhh Words just cant explain..!

ii feel absolutely WONDERFUL.! hasnt been easy,, but has been so0o worth it!!!


12-10-07 406 Lbs

12-10-08 214 Lbs

DOWN 192Lbs..!!!  Thank U Jesus..! God is Good.!!!!


Thnx Dr. Jean Baptiste!!!!!

iLy All.! Thank You..!

Sincerely,,

LOSER!!!   

UpDaTe [Size 16]

Nov 05, 2008

Well... Well... Well...

Last time i checked ii weighed 239,, im sure ive gone down at least another 10 or 15 lbs... i dont weigh myself so0o i wont know for sure until i go to my next dr's appointment... which isnt until DEC 12!!! For my 1 year checkup!!!! Im so0o excited!!! Almost 1 year... when it seems like i just had surgery yesterday!!! [God is good!!!]

N-E Wayzz im now wearing a size 16!!!!! wo0o ho0o!!!! it feels so0o go0d.... im so0o happy and confident!!! and i cann honestly say i really love myself!!! everyday is something new... im loving the attention from EVERYONE.!!! the o0ohs and ahhhs from people who havent seen me in a while.... of course all the 'menn',, but i deff play hard to gett,, cuss pssh u aint want me whenn i weighed 406lbs,, u better gett on ur grind cuss ii dnt plaaay that!!!! lolzz

Im over the whole fear of getting fatt thing!!! lolzz well for the most part... i still fear gaining weight,, but doesnt everyone.??? im gladd ive lost this much, so0o fast!!! almost 170lbs in less than 10months!!! nott badd,, ehh.??? For the most part,, im HAPPY,, HEALTHY,, and CONFIDENT.!!!! God is good!!!

Cant wait to See what ELSE The Future has in store for me..........................

From The Heart.!!!

Sep 09, 2008

Sept. 9, 2008 @ 2:24pm

PAST:: It hasnt been an easy journey,, but its been so0o worth it.! I gett emotional just sittin here... thinkin back,, to when i was 406LBS.!!! when i wasnt able to walk without getting tired,, and or my back and knees hurting.! when i wouldnt want to go anywhere because i was tired of the stares and oohs and ahhhs.! Worried because i didnt know if i would FITT.! nervous because i knew eventually id be embarrassed by someone who hadd comments.!!! i dnt ever wanna feel that way again.!


PRESENT:: Here i am.! 9months later.! [Today actually.!] down about 160 or more LBS.!!! Weighin about 230-245.? fittin into size 20's and even 18's.!!! something i never could before.!!! i smile and runn when i see a booth,, because i know i cann fitt now.! i see a mirror and look twice.! because i know i look good.!!! lolz i love pictures.! im happy.! for once in my life im honestly happy with how im lookin.!!! despise allll the saggy and excessive skin,, i look grrrreat with clothes on.!!! lolzzz i love the attention.! i love my new attitude.!!! i love my confidence.! most importantly I LOVE MARII.!!!


FUTURE:: i still have a whiile to go,, but im motivated because i know i cann doo it and most importantly i will do it.!!! my goal is to reach 125-130.? and to reach a level of confidence that nott even the greatest rejection can or will bring me down.!!! i look forward to sharing this experience with EVERYONE because im not ashamed i hadd the gastric bypass.!!! i wanna be there for all those in need.!!! besides the people here on OH,, i hadd no one i couldve related too.!!! i was in this on my own,, figuring outt what to do and what nott to do.! but thank God he guided me to OH and guided me thru  this whole surgery.!!!

Thank Youz:: God,, because without u i never wouldve made it.!!!

EVERYONE on OH.!!! i love you ALL.!!! thank u so0o much for the support,, motivation,, encouragement,, and laughter.!!!

Friendz, Fammz,, & Everyone who was there.! i love ya.!!! thank U.! for being there for me thru my hardest times.!!!

last but not least.! Dr. Demesvar Jean Baptiste.!!! Do u think im ready to dance for Usher yett.??? [insider] Thank U.!!! words can never express how much i thank u.! uve changed my life.!!!


BEAUTY IS CONFIDENCE.! IF YOU BELIEVE IT.! THEY'LL BELIEVE IT.! U Are all beautifull in ur own unique way,, dont ever lett anyone tell u different... although this surgery changes ur appearance,, it doesnt change ur mind.! so0o remember u have to love ur self before anything.!!! u have to love who u are inside and outt.!!! i never loved my self.! i learned slowly how to,, just a few months before surgery.! i learned that im who matters.! im BEAUTIFULL regardless.! fatt or not.! Love yourselves.! WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFULL.!!! Mwaaah.!!! i love ya ALLLL.!!!

~MaRii~


About Me
Perth Amboy, NJ
Location
23.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
12/10/2007
Surgery Date
Nov 28, 2007
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