My Collage

Jul 02, 2007


My SLIDESHOW :):)

Jul 01, 2007


My first lower fat SUMMER!!

Jun 22, 2007

OK, this is gonna be said outloud, it is OK i keep telling myself, here goes.. I FEEL PRETTY!! I AM SMALLER AND HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER AND MORE OUTGOING AND I AM LOVING LIFE!

I get dressed and go to the gym and i am so very happy :)

I take a shower and get dressed for the day and i feel so good about myself!

I have a bounce in my step and a twinkle in my eye, i feel cute, i have never ever ever felt that way! :)

I will not feel bad about feeling this way, i am not just happy to be smaller, i am just happy to be happier!



PHENOMENAL WOMAN by Maya Angelou 

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies ▫ I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size ▫ But when I start to tell them ▫ They think I'm telling lies. ▫ I say ▫ It's in the reach of my arms ▫ The span of my hips ▫ The stride of my steps ▫ The curl of my lips. ▫ I'm a woman ▫ Phenomenally ▫ Phenomenal woman ▫ That's me.
I walk into a room ▫ Just as cool as you please ▫ And to a man ▫ The fellows stand or ▫ Fall down on their knees ▫ Then they swarm around me ▫ A hive of honey bees. ▫ I say ▫ It's the fire in my eyes ▫ And the flash of my teeth ▫ The swing of my waist ▫ And the joy in my feet. ▫ I'm a woman ▫ Phenomenally ▫ Phenomenal woman ▫That's me.
Men themselves have wondered ▫ What they see in me ▫ They try so much ▫ But they can't touch ▫ My inner mystery. ▫When I try to show them ▫ They say they still can't see. ▫ I say ▫ It's in the arch of my back ▫The sun of my smile ▫ The ride of my breasts ▫The grace of my style. ▫I'm a woman ▫Phenomenally▫ Phenomenal woman ▫That's me.

Now you understand ▫ Just why my head's not bowed ▫ I don't shout or jump about ▫Or have to talk real loud ▫ When you see me passing ▫ It ought to make you proud. ▫ I say ▫ It's in the click of my heels ▫The bend of my hair ▫ The palm of my hand ▫The need for my care. ▫ 'Cause I'm a woman ▫ Phenomenally ▫ Phenomenal woman ▫ That's me.




My Ticker :)

May 18, 2007


What have ya lost?

Apr 18, 2007

Your weight loss =

1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony


Comments...

Apr 15, 2007

You know some people don't know what to say ever. or they just never say it the way ya wanna hear it.. So far these have been some of the  comments..

1. You were not that big..
my replys..
Pardon me but did you see my HUGE " muffin top" tummy roll?
Well you never saw me naked.
I could only shop in big girl stores.
When you squat and you cant get back up, thats big.
I was so big i couldnt paint my own toenails..  I was too big to bend like that.


2. You could have lost it on your own.
my replys..
How many times can one person do this? I couldnt i tried and tried i really really tried.
Yeah if i had a scalpel and a reduced mental capacity!
I did this on my own, with Gods help I made the decision, did the research,went to Mexico and paid for it all on my own!

3. I know someone who died from weight loss surgery.
I know someone who died from a car accident, high blood pressure, head trauma, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, cancer ..

4. You don't weigh enough for the surgery.
Well anytime you weigh more than your refrigerator.. 
Uh I weigh more than Oprah at her highest weight. 
Thank you that meant I knew how to "hide" some of my 290 lbs with clothes camoflage.

5. Additional Comments have been.
Boy, you are looking better.
Did I look that bad before?Better than what? 
How much have you lost? What do you weigh?     Ill yell out my numbers if you yell out yours.. 


So if you don't know what to say here are a few ideas.

1. Encourage me to get my fluids and protein in daily.
2. Clap when I clap. Laugh with me...
3. If you see progress say : "I am glad this tool is working for you."
"Keep up the hard work, I know it is not easy."
4. Smile and wink, i promise ill get it!
5. Tell me you are happy for me.  :)

2 months down

Apr 07, 2007

And i am down 50+ lbs, feelin good, happier.

MY DAY IS 1/24/2007~~~~~~

Jan 19, 2007

AND I AM BOOKED PACKED STARVING AND READY!

Ive got my date!!

Jan 09, 2007

JUST TYPING THAT SUBJECT LINE I SWEAR JUST MADE ME BUST INTO TEARS! Ok im trying to regain my composure.. i am so scared happy tired excited nauseated giddy hot cold weepy .. all of the words when you dont know how to feel.. I am so happy that i came here and had 7 messages from my OH friends giving me the good word and supporting me.. hold on im crying AGAIN!! Thank you so so much for all your kind words :) I made my arrangements with Gerald at Dr Joyas today i leave the 24th of January. If you think of anything else to share please do! Much love and thanks so much for all the tips :):) and for the support :):)

This is it!

Jan 08, 2007

I am going to do it.. i am going to Mexico!

Today is Jan 8 2007 and i am ready!

My Story [ Edit ]

I was denied ~~
Original Post by Jv G at 9:48 PM EST on 10/24/2006

Lancaster, NY

Am so depressed slept all week,
feelin hopeless and wronged,

Was told i had no exclusions to policy 4 times by my provider before proceeding,
now all i wanna do is eat and go to bed.

Jv G
Lancaster, NY, USA
Hoping to have surgery - BMI: 46.3
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Today is September20th met with the surgeon yesterday, he said that i would be a great candidate for WLS, I need to have my psyc. evail this friday.. waiting for the shoe to drop and something happen that will make my surgery not happen.. an exclusion to my insurance policy something, anything... even tho i called and asked it sad how in this day and time people can be so unreliable with answering questions that may mean Nothing to them, but the WORLD to you.. *** ~~Gotta stay positive~~ HELP.. I just want/need this so much.. i am ready.


** Sept 22 had my psych evail, went well, (i think) he said that i seem to be well adjusted..not sure what will be needed next :)

** Oct 3rd Well the surgeons office called at 4:00 and said that they were submitting to my Ins. Company.. im sick to my stomach, PLEASE pray that this happens for me :)~~~~~


About Me
lancaster, NY
Location
37.6
BMI
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Surgery
01/24/2007
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Aug 26, 2006
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MY DAY IS 1/24/2007~~~~~~
Ive got my date!!
This is it!

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