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   September 9, 2008 was the day my life changed forever. I cannot put into words how humble and grateful I am to have gone through this journey with no complications.The only "complication I have is in my head".  Instead of focusing on my work of art by my surgeon I focus on the arms and the jiggly legs and now the marionette lines in my face.  I will continue to stay active with OH and other WLS sites to maintain my successful weight loss. Thanks so much to you all for your words of wisdom and for just caring .

Natalie 
 

Lady luck seems to be with me these days.. went to see my surgeon for f/u on tummy tuck and I got a date of May 24th for breast lift and reduction.  I came back from my trip on May 22nd  so things are happening quickly for me..Sugery was a success and he also did a revison on the tummy tuck because i had a dog ear (weird termininology) so he opened half of my tummy again.. yikes that hurt more than the breast lift.. I saw him on Friday  he removed two drains and I have one remaining drain under my left breast.  I never thought I would utter these words but my breast are absouletly beautiful. This man is freakin amazing.. His work is OUTSTANDING !  I took some pics of Arizona w/ some of me in them w/ gigantic breasts.. Can't wait to take pics of me w/ normal size breasts.. be on the lookout.. Thanks everyone for your words of encouragment... OH  ROCKS !

Natalie
Breast Reduction & Breast Lift May 24, 2010 by Dr. Laurence Rheingold

Ok  so Arizona is not feeling the love these days.. but I am heading there anyways.. both my girls are out there and there is no stopping me.. besides.. I really really really need this vacation.. taking my mom along too for the fun..I hope my pouch can handle all that authentic mexican food.. YUMMM  CANT WAIT.. Will be taking lots of pictures so be on the lookout..Sorry I haven't posted in awhile..I'm a slacker and I know it.. anyways ya can always follow me on facebook.. Always looking for new facebook friends... Natalie Cardoza..

Toodles..

Natalie

My how time flies.. I keep saying I am going to get pics up but I procrastinate as usual.. what else is new... I still have to do my taxes...so hmmm whats it going to be  taxes or pics... I will put off the taxes as long as I can so I guarantee you will have updated pics before April 15th ....I go to see my surgeon on April 21 for post op visit.. I cant wait to see him... he is an amazing doctor.. I plan on getting a mini face lift or neck lift or whatever he thinks I need... I am fighting this aging process best I know how !    I am sooooo happy  I feel as if I have stepped into a time capsule an gone back 30 years.. Its kinda funny when I was overweight I wore Alfred Dunner clothes  old fuddy duddy clothes  now I dress how I feel  ... I get a lot of looks and stares but I don't care.. I feel AMAZING.. AND EVERYONE SAYS I LOOK IT  SO... I MUST !!!  lol.. ANYWHOOO... Just checking in cuz its been over 180 days and I dont wanna get kicked off OH.. SO UNTIL NEXT TIME... my surgery sistas.. take care & look for the pics.. I promise  there on their way !!!

Natalie

With the day after Thanksgiving fast approaching, my day will finally be here.. AGAIN..I am confident that all will go well this time around. I am trying to anticipate what will happen once I leave the hospital.. I plan to sleep on the sectional recliner until I can make it back to the bed.. I will be armed with my laptop, remote, and Ipod and cell phone.. What more can a girl ask for? The only downside to it all is that I wont be able to get out there and SHOP ON BLACK FRIDAY..

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !!

Natalie

November 18th is the day.. 2 weeks from today as a matter of fact.. Yikes.. Panic now starting to set in.. I cannot believe this is happening to me.. I feel like I am in a time capsule and have been transported back in time..Doctor said when the panni is removed I will end up at around the low 130's.. That's how much I weighed when I got married when I was 18  37 years ago.. alright you all know that I am going to be 55 very soon..  55 feeling 35... Loving Life to the fullest..
Doin the happy dance ~~

Natalie

September 9, 2009 was my one year surgiversary and I must say this has been one hell of a ride! I have gone back in time.. I have the body of a 25 year old again, minus the wrinkles and saggy skin, but the shape I had when I was 25 is the same..if that makes any sense at all.. I am in a size 4 PEOPLE !  I LOOK AND FEEL AMAZING...IF I MUST SAY SO MYSELF..!  People look at me with disbelief these days to see where I was and far I have come.. I am so afraid I am gonna wake up and find out this has been nothing but a dream.
I am still a work in progress, but I know that I have been given a second chance at life and I am not going to blow it ! 
My journey now continues with plastic surgery for the tummy and possibly  the girls in the future..but right now I have the insurance that covers it so I am going for it ! God is holding my hand every step of the way and all of my support groups have been right there with me and I am so blessed to have you all in my life..

Highest Weight 238
Current Weight 138 to date

Finally reached my goal.. went to Florida for 4 days walked at leat a million steps and climbed another million steps increased my water intake because it was so freakin HOT ... BAMMM 5 LB weight loss.. which brought me to my goal.. Coming up on my one year surgiversay and I am now starting the process of plastic surgery.. Yikes   I HAVE GONE MAD !! :o)

Looks like I am now stable.. not qute sure.. I haven't lost any weight in a few months I am only 11 months post op.. So is this it???   Holding steady at 150.. Give or take a pound or two, either way..To have a normal BMI I must be at 145.  So close..  I am now starting the process of consultation for Tummy Tuck and possibly breast reduction and lift.  I have my first consult mid August.  I can tolerate just about everything EXCEPT BREAD  GET SICK WITH BREAD..and I have not yet had Soda, or a B ig Mac.. after 30 + years of binging on those foods.. I no longer want them in my life.

Life is good !

6 months post op and down 73 lbs  27 more till I reach goal