Hebnideva
I am so blessed...
Jul 09, 2013
It has been almost a year since I posted on OH. I finally had my surgery. I still can't believe it til this day. My surgery was at Celebration Health in Celebration, FL with Dr. Keith Kim. As I mentioned in June of last year. Dr. Kim said I had to lose 100 pounds and get like 4 clearances before he would perform my surgery. When I heard that I wanted to give up. But, I kept at it and lost 100 pound in seven months. I was so proud of my achievement. Dr. Kim performed my surgery on March 19, 2013. I will celebrate that date as my second birthday because that is the day I was reborn. I have lost 86 pounds and counting since surgery. God is truly amazing.
I did have one complication since surgery. One month post op I had to have my gallbladder removed. It was a surprise to me, but I didn't let that get me down. I bounced back pretty fast and kept moving forward. Since surgery, I have been able to do so much more than I could ever imagine. I even have a Bahamas Cruise scheduled for this December.
Now, I just have to keep focused and let let any set back get me down. I have a smile on my face every day and I thank God for all his many blessings. If I can be successful at this, anyone can. And that is the truth!
Been working hard...
Aug 23, 2012
First appointment with new surgeon
Jun 12, 2012
First doctor's appointment this week!!
Jan 09, 2012
This is really getting real for me. I have my first appointment with Dr. Jorge Sosa in Miami, FL. I have to drive 3 hours for every appointment I have with him from Orlando. I think it is well worth it. I am so excited about this whole process. I am trying to be cool, I don't want a big disappoinment. But at the same time, I want to keep a positive attitude. I know this is going to be a long process. I thank God, I have my family to have my back. I do need the support from you all on this site too. I have been speaking with a couple of you about your experiences. Glad you all keep it real, that's exactly what I want. I have been working hard, already started cutting my food in half. I am trying to prepare my body. I hae no idea how long it will take to schedule a date but I am ready non-the-less.
Beginning the journey!!
Jan 02, 2012
When 2012 came around, I was sitting at home, all alone thinking about my life. Wishing I had the energy and companionship of friends and family around me. But I didn't. I didn't goto church because I can't fit in the pew, I didn't goto a club, because I may not have a place to sit, don't really have any close friends that would like to stop by and spend time with me. I don't have a man. And when I do talk to men, through a chatline, I am scared to meet them for fear of rejection. This is because, when I do met a man, he sees my 600 pound frame and doesn't want to get the real me. I am sick of it all.
So on December 15, 2011, I finally made the first step and went to the weight loss surgery seminar. I traveled 3 hours to Miami-Lakes, Florida from the Orlando area to get this done. I had to go that far because of my Medicaid insurance. I am so glad I did. I am on my way. Now I have to find a psycologist and see the nutritionist. I don't mind going back and forth to Miami from Orlando to change my life. I know I have been approved. That's one thing I don't have to worry about. I would like to have the surgery by March,but we will see. I joined this sight to get some support. There are so many things I want to do with my life. I have wasted 35 years, I will not waste anymore.