goldilochs17
Size 18-!!
Aug 22, 2009
I still can't believe the fact that only 1 month out and I am already a size 18-. I put the - because my jeans are a little loose and I suspect that with in a few days I will be a 16. As of today I am 208lbs down from 230 day of surgery. This is NUTS!! I have lost 22 lbs. I made a goal of 200 by Oct 10th, but I think I need to set my goal for 190, it's only Aug 22. I have a month and a half still to go. My family is going to be so shocked, I can't wait to see their faces. I don't think they were to jazzed about the idea of this surgery. But have they ever known me not to do what I say I am going to do? I had a few people say to me that they could help me loose the weight. But based on the results that I have seen, i choose to do it my way instead. i hope they understand but I'm looking for a long term solution to what I see as the Allyn womens curse of fat in the later years. I swore when I was younger that I would avoid the Allyn body at all costs, and I believe I have found the answer.
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216 and loving it!!
Aug 03, 2009
I haven't dropped a pant size but I i'm a comfortable size 20 now and it feels great. I fit in jeans that are usually sooo uncomfortable. This is soo exciting. It has been so long since I have seen that needle move to the left. I did have a bit of a set back with my incisitions. They got infected from the glue of the sani-strips. Then my hands had an allergic reaction from the cortozone that the doctor told me to use. Bit I went to urgent care and am getting the medication that I need to make it all better. Speaking of doctors, I have fired mine and switched to Dr.Simon. He seems on it and easy to talk to. We'll see, I have an appointment with him on Aug 6th. Looking forward to it "offically" getting on mushies.
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My Surgery
Jul 27, 2009
I got the call from Jen at my surgeons office on July 14th, I couldn't believe this was really happening. She was schedualing my surgery. Giving me option dates and telling me about my pre-op diet and what it was going to look like. It felt like a dream. I decided to do it earlier rather than later. July 21st became the day that would start the journey. My surgery was schedualed for 9:30am and I was out by 3pm. I saw my surgeon once, for about 2min before surgery. And never saw him again. I have to say, I am not all that impressed with this guy. But I digress..I got home and slept for awhile and started to deal with the GAS! It seemed to never end and come from nowhere. Boy was it painful. I walked around the house in spirts throughout the day. Luckely Tim my boyfriend took off 5 days to help me with our kids so i had lots of time to rest and sit on the computer, but most of all deal with the gas. By Monday the gas was gone and other than some port pain I was feeling pretty normal. The best part of this was, i wasn't hungry the first three days. Then I was drinking 2 protein shakes a day and for lunch a 1/2cup of soup and was not just not hungry, but full. Oh yeah, and down by 10lbs 6 dasys out. Wether I loose 1,2,or 0lbs every other week , this is a great tool.I couldn't be happier, so far.
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My Story
Jun 21, 2008
My story is like many of yours. In that, it almost feels like the weight snuck up on me. Seven years ago (oh my GOD, it has been that long!) I was a single mother of two, in my thirties and I was kicking*** and taking names,if you know what I mean? I was fit, and I looked good! I played soccer three time a week, kick boxing twice a week. I felt dynamic! I Had a full time job, and managed to raise my now 18 & 14 yr old.I stopped for no one, until I herniated a disk in my back.
I had to have surgery..my life came to a grinding halt! I gained weight from that day on. Two more children, a loving, wonderful man, and 100lbs later and here I am. I- am-miserable! I don't know who this person is in the mirror,if I even bother to look anymore. I hurt everywhere! And now, this year, something has to change, I'm too young to feel so old. Besides, I have big plans and I can't get to them in this "fat suit". This isn't me, I need to have my life back and that starts with my body, my health and my mind.
I want it all back...
I had to have surgery..my life came to a grinding halt! I gained weight from that day on. Two more children, a loving, wonderful man, and 100lbs later and here I am. I- am-miserable! I don't know who this person is in the mirror,if I even bother to look anymore. I hurt everywhere! And now, this year, something has to change, I'm too young to feel so old. Besides, I have big plans and I can't get to them in this "fat suit". This isn't me, I need to have my life back and that starts with my body, my health and my mind.
I want it all back...
About Me
AZ
Location
27.5
BMI
Surgery
07/21/2009
Surgery Date
Jun 21, 2008
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