kmd523
I'VE
DONE IT! 100 LBS GONE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
IDK...
May 06, 2010
HEY GUYS I KNOW ITS BEEN A LONNNNNNNNNNG TIME...I WILL BE EXACTLY 5 MOS OUT THE 15, AND I JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT ARE "NORMAL" RESULTS FOR POST-OPS AROUND THIS TIME...I HAVE A SICKENING FEELING I'M LOSING WEIGHT SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWER THAN EVERYONE ELSE (I KNOW EVERYBODY IS DIFFERENT AND I SHOULD BE HAPPY WITH WHERE I'M AT) I'M DOWN ABOUT 75 LBS AND AND AM NOW FITTING INTO 18'S AND 20'S (16'S ON A GOOD DAY) DOWN FROM A 24 BUT IDK I JUST DON'T WANT TO BE SEEN AS A FAILURE TO MY FAMILY, MY SURGEON, AND ESPECIALLY TO MYSELF...
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ONE MONTH OUT!
Jan 19, 2010
hey everyone! i'm doing and feeling great, Saturday (1-16) was one month post-opt...so far i've lost around 30 lbs (i'm not too sure, i try not to weigh everyday) idk how many inches (i haven't gotten around to wrangling somebody to help me with the measuring tape) but my clothes definitely fit differently (i actually have to wear sweats under a few of my jeans) i'm on campus tuesdayss and thursdays, so i plan on usin the Gym there after classe. other than that i walk around my neighborhood everyday...now to the bad stuff...i'm STILL not taking my protein like i should be (lord knows i try) i've even discovered a few i can halfway tolerate (EAS, and Ohyeah!) i'm still trying as many different supplements as possible (had protein pretzles today Y...U...C...K )...but other than that i believe i'm doing okay (i could probably drink more water too)...till next time...
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I'M HOME!
Dec 20, 2009
WELL ACTUALLY I WAS DISCHARGED AND HOME FRIDAY AFTERNOON...UM WHERE TO BEGIN...
FOR ONE, THE NURSES AND EVERYBODY @ THE HOSPITAL WAS EXTREMELY NICE AND THEY MADE SURE I WAS COMFORTABLE @ ALL TIMES....I CANT REMEMBER ANYTHING EXCEPT WAITING IN PRE-OPT FOR ABOUT 2.5 HOURS WITH MY MOM AND TALKING TO THE SERGEON AND ANESTESIOLIGIST (smh i'm pretty sure i murdered that spelling) WELL WHEN I WOKE UP I'M PRETTY SURE I WAS STILL HALF UNDER BECAUSE I ASKED THE NURSES WHEN MMY SURGERY WAS GOING TO START...IM NOT REALLY IN TOO MUCH PAIN (knock on wood) ON A 1-10 SCALE I'M ABOUT A 3-4...I ASLO TRY TO WALK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, EVEN IF IT'S JUST GETTING THINGS FOR MYSELF AS OPPOSED TO MY FAMILY DOING EVERYTHING FOR ME...I JUST WISH IT WASNT SO COLD OUTSIDE SO I COULD REALLY GET MY WALK ON...MY MAJOR THING RIGHT NOW IS THE HORRID TASTE OF EVERYTHING I'M REQUIRED TO TAKE FOR LIFE (SUGGESTIONS PLEASE) I'M GONNA KEEP MY SPIRITS HIGH AND HOPE AND PRAY THAT MY TUMMY STOPS HURTING BY NEXT FRIDAY (BECAUSE THE LIQUID PAIN MEDS ARE ABSOLUTELY GROSS TOO) LOL...BUT I WAS JUST LETTING ALL OF YOU KNOW THAT I'M DOING GREAT AND WITH YOU'RE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND MY DEDICATION THIS WILL BE THE MOST AMAZING THING I COUKD HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYSELF...
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FOR ONE, THE NURSES AND EVERYBODY @ THE HOSPITAL WAS EXTREMELY NICE AND THEY MADE SURE I WAS COMFORTABLE @ ALL TIMES....I CANT REMEMBER ANYTHING EXCEPT WAITING IN PRE-OPT FOR ABOUT 2.5 HOURS WITH MY MOM AND TALKING TO THE SERGEON AND ANESTESIOLIGIST (smh i'm pretty sure i murdered that spelling) WELL WHEN I WOKE UP I'M PRETTY SURE I WAS STILL HALF UNDER BECAUSE I ASKED THE NURSES WHEN MMY SURGERY WAS GOING TO START...IM NOT REALLY IN TOO MUCH PAIN (knock on wood) ON A 1-10 SCALE I'M ABOUT A 3-4...I ASLO TRY TO WALK AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, EVEN IF IT'S JUST GETTING THINGS FOR MYSELF AS OPPOSED TO MY FAMILY DOING EVERYTHING FOR ME...I JUST WISH IT WASNT SO COLD OUTSIDE SO I COULD REALLY GET MY WALK ON...MY MAJOR THING RIGHT NOW IS THE HORRID TASTE OF EVERYTHING I'M REQUIRED TO TAKE FOR LIFE (SUGGESTIONS PLEASE) I'M GONNA KEEP MY SPIRITS HIGH AND HOPE AND PRAY THAT MY TUMMY STOPS HURTING BY NEXT FRIDAY (BECAUSE THE LIQUID PAIN MEDS ARE ABSOLUTELY GROSS TOO) LOL...BUT I WAS JUST LETTING ALL OF YOU KNOW THAT I'M DOING GREAT AND WITH YOU'RE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND MY DEDICATION THIS WILL BE THE MOST AMAZING THING I COUKD HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYSELF...
THEY MOVED MY SURGERY DATE
Dec 13, 2009
TO WED DEC 16...ONLY 2 DAYS, BUT IT GIVES ME EVEN MORE TIME TO GET MY MIND RIGHT...
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UPDATE!
Oct 20, 2009
i know i've beenpretty M.I.A, but i wanted to say HI to everyone and update y'all where i'm @ in my journey...as of yesterday (10/19/09) i finish my last pre-opt test, the meeting with the shrink. it wasn't what i had imagined, i actually had fun, she was very friendly, and made me feel right at home, as did the staff @ the surgeon's office did last week when i went for my physical testing. i have to finish up two more months @ my primary care Physician, and attend a support group meeting, and i will have fulfilled all my pre-opt requirements, so hopefully i'm looking @ a christmas date, at least some time before the new year...
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FRUSTRATION
Aug 31, 2009
I'M DOING EVERYTHING I'M SUPPOSED TO BE DOING AS FAR AS MY SIX MONTH WAIT THE INSURANCE WANTS IS CONCERNED, (JUST FINISHED MONTH 3) WHENEVER I CALL MY SURGEON'S OFFICE THE SCHEDULER FOR ALL MY PRE OP EVALS IS NEVER THERE 
...I'M READY TO GET ALL THIS PRELIMINARY SHIT OVER AND DONE WITH...
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...I'M READY TO GET ALL THIS PRELIMINARY SHIT OVER AND DONE WITH...I WANT TO....
Jul 23, 2009
HAVE A SUCCESSFUL WLS
BE HEALTHY
NOT BE ASHAMED TO TELL PEOPLE MY WEIGHT
NOT BE ASKED HOW MUCH I WEIGH BY EVERYBODY AND THEIR MOTHER
HONESTLY BE CONFIDENT, AND NOT HAVE TO PORTRAY SELF-ASSURANCE THAT I REALLY DON'T FEEL
BE ABLE TO TELL PEOPLE HOW I REALLY FEEL, WITHOUT WORRING THAT I'LL GET IGNORED OR BACKLASHED BECAUSE OF MY SIZE
HAVE THE OPTION TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE (AN OPTION I MAY NOT HAVE IF I AM FORMALLY DIAGNOSED WITH POS)
SHOP WITH MY FRIENDS, AND NOT FEEL BAD WHEN I GO INTO "THEIR" STORES AND GET GLACIAL STARES AS IF I DON'T BELONG,
NOT HAVE TO DRAG MY FRIENDS TO "MY" STORES FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON
BE NOTICED FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN MY PRETTY FACE, OR MY SENSE OF HUMOR
FEEL PRETTY, SEXY, GORGEOUS, AND ANY OTHER ADJECTIVE YOU CAN THINK OF FOR ATTRACTIVE WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR
ACTUALLY LOOK IN A MIRROR, INSTEAD OF ONLY USING THEM ONLY WHEN IT'S NECESSARY
FEEL GOOD ABOUT MY PICTURE BEING TAKEN FROM THE SHOULDERS DOWN
DATE THE GUYS I WANT, AND NOT JUST THE ONES THAT WANT ME
GO OUT ON A REAL DATE
BE THE FIRST TO CATCH A GUY'S EYE, AND NOT BE JUST A "LAST RESORT" WHEN MY FRIENDS COULD CARE LESS
NOT BE THE GIRL A GUY PICKS UP WHEN HE'S "TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM"
CONTINUE TO IGNORE THESE ABOVE JERKS AS I HAVE BEFORE
NOT FEEL LIKE SUCH AN OUTSIDER TO AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY WHO'S NOT ONLY 2-3 SHADES LIGHTER THAN ME, BUT THINNER TOO (EVEN IF NOT BY MUCH, BUT ITS DEFINITELY NOTICABLE)
FEEL COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN
FINALLY BE ME
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BE HEALTHY
NOT BE ASHAMED TO TELL PEOPLE MY WEIGHT
NOT BE ASKED HOW MUCH I WEIGH BY EVERYBODY AND THEIR MOTHER
HONESTLY BE CONFIDENT, AND NOT HAVE TO PORTRAY SELF-ASSURANCE THAT I REALLY DON'T FEEL
BE ABLE TO TELL PEOPLE HOW I REALLY FEEL, WITHOUT WORRING THAT I'LL GET IGNORED OR BACKLASHED BECAUSE OF MY SIZE
HAVE THE OPTION TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE (AN OPTION I MAY NOT HAVE IF I AM FORMALLY DIAGNOSED WITH POS)
SHOP WITH MY FRIENDS, AND NOT FEEL BAD WHEN I GO INTO "THEIR" STORES AND GET GLACIAL STARES AS IF I DON'T BELONG,
NOT HAVE TO DRAG MY FRIENDS TO "MY" STORES FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON
BE NOTICED FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN MY PRETTY FACE, OR MY SENSE OF HUMOR
FEEL PRETTY, SEXY, GORGEOUS, AND ANY OTHER ADJECTIVE YOU CAN THINK OF FOR ATTRACTIVE WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR
ACTUALLY LOOK IN A MIRROR, INSTEAD OF ONLY USING THEM ONLY WHEN IT'S NECESSARY
FEEL GOOD ABOUT MY PICTURE BEING TAKEN FROM THE SHOULDERS DOWN
DATE THE GUYS I WANT, AND NOT JUST THE ONES THAT WANT ME
GO OUT ON A REAL DATE
BE THE FIRST TO CATCH A GUY'S EYE, AND NOT BE JUST A "LAST RESORT" WHEN MY FRIENDS COULD CARE LESS
NOT BE THE GIRL A GUY PICKS UP WHEN HE'S "TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM"
CONTINUE TO IGNORE THESE ABOVE JERKS AS I HAVE BEFORE
NOT FEEL LIKE SUCH AN OUTSIDER TO AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY WHO'S NOT ONLY 2-3 SHADES LIGHTER THAN ME, BUT THINNER TOO (EVEN IF NOT BY MUCH, BUT ITS DEFINITELY NOTICABLE)
FEEL COMFORTABLE IN MY OWN SKIN
FINALLY BE ME
