Vanessa @Nebraska
Two years ago I started to look for information about WLS. I wasn't sure about this, but now I am. I made an App with my PCP, so wish me luck.
I went to my PCP, he agreed with me about the WLS. He gave me the referral for the surgeon.
I receive a call from the surgeon office. My app is on Oct 5.
I went to the surgeon, he is very nice. He also has the surgery, so he knows what he is talking about.
Nov 9 2004
Today is my day ...I got a day
Nov 18 2004.
In 9 days my life is going to change for good
Now 11 2004
Iam going to Talladega today for my Pre-op visit.
Wish me luck..
Wao, its been a long time.
I promise that this week Im going to work in update my profile.
I need a new dictionary lol
My new date is January 6 2005
take care
JAN 04 2004
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Two more days to go.
I'am so happy. I had this call today from my DR office. Tricare made changes this year. My surgery is not going to be open........Is going to be laparoscopic. I was ready for have the surgery open but is even better now.
Thank you God for been with me all the time.
See you in the other side..
APRIL 04 2005
The last time that I did an update was almos 3 months ago.
I'm back. I went to Puerto Rico for vacation Now I need another vacation just to rest for my other vacations). I been doing ok, my Highs and my lows but I steel here. I got 3 very special friends ( MY YAYA Sisterhood) They been help me all this time. Thank You Mary, Sue Ellen and my dear Dianne.
With almos 3 month after surgery I already lose 56 pounds. From 265 to 209. My goal was 60 by this time but Im happy with my 56. I went from a size 22-24 to 16 ( pants) and form 2xx or 3xxx to a XL and some L ( blouse). I steel have a long way to go but I know I'm going to make it.
APRIL 06 2005
Today is my 3 month aniversary. I feel great. I'm now able to run 12 miles in my bicycle ( before I wasn't able to use the bicycle)I play baseball with my kids. I go to the gym regularly.
Now I do exercises with my GI JOE, one of my Goals is to be able to do PT training with him, therefore I have to continue working in this. Thanks for all the support.
Oh I almos forget. My official weight 3 months after is 207.5 for a great total of 57.5 pounds less..
April 25 2005
God is need to work in this. Well I been stuck in 202 for almost 3 weeks. But this morning drop 1 lbs. Im 201 now. Today Im goin to try a Protein Feast for 3 day. So wish me luck.
May 18 2005
I'm down 70 pounds, God 70 gone forever!!!!
I feel so good about myself.
May 29 2005
Down to 190...75lbs gone forever!!!!
I'm so proud about myself.
June 29 2005
Well my friends another months. Doing ok, My scale was a little crazy so I went today to my sis Sue Ellen and use hers...I'm so happy I'm 183, that put me on -82. I'm only 23 to my goal. I know that 160 is not a small size but for me is great.I'm trying to get ready to going to Germany, but I think I never going to be ready at all.
OCT 2 2005
Well. Its been a few months from the last time that I up date this. Its been crazy, Im now in Germany, is a beautiful place and very nice people. About my progress, well I been eating the wrong way for more than a month, Im stuck in 179, actually I gain 5 pounds (184). Two weeks ago I got back on track ( trying) Got back to 179. I need to go back to the GYM and do all what I am suppose to be doing. Need to brag ha ha, I went to Paris. OMG the most romantic city in the world. As many of you know. My GI JOE is leaving this week to Iraq. he need to be there for a year. Pray for him please I belive in the power of GOD... For now I'm going to leave you, need to spend a little more time with GI JOE...
NOV 6 2005
10 Months.wow that was fast. I am down to 174, that is 91 less than 10 months ago. Iam very close to my goal.
My GI JOE still at Iraq, 11 more months and he will be home.
January 6 2006
Today is my one-year anniversary. Oh my God, what a year. 365 days ago, I was 265, today I am 168. I learn a lot during this year and I am more than sure that I still have much more to learn. I lost 97 pounds but I gain about 100 of friends. If I do not lost any more is ok but if I loose at least eight more pounds that would be great. I am not looking for be like a super model I just want to feel happy about myself and I already have that. I want to be healthy for my kids and beautiful for my GI Joe (he found me beautiful 97 pound ago so that was never a problem) lol. Well I am running out of English words so I better stop lol.
Thank you for all your support. Especially to “Pichy” my GI JOE who support me all the way.
Jan 10 2006
What a day !!
Today is been a very intensive day for me. I start this morning in a Total Conditioning camp (OH MY GOD) is like a boot camp. They measures me today and do all the introduction to the program, that will include a 2 mile run, rucksacks march and all those Army things . I am very happy and very tired. My day does not end there, at 4:00 I had my 1-year check, well I got a new DR, and she is a wonderful very nice woman. She is married to a “Latino” so we start talking about that. We end talking about my big pannus , she took a look and send me direct to the plastic surgeon for request to my insurance the panniculectomy ( wow huge word) . She said that I will not have any problem with my insurance (I hope so). So I not just have my check up I walk out with a referral.
January 28 2006
Not much to report, I don't want to step on the scale until February 06 so forget about it lol. Now; I took the challenage of Walk in February, I will walk ( beside my regular Gym stuff) 56 miles or 2 a day whatever come first ha ha ha. I know that some days I will be able to walk more so that is why the 56, some days I will walk less or not at all. Anyway my goal is that by February 28 before midnight have my 56 miles. I will keep a weekly log here. ( I will try lol) Wish me luck..
Hugs from Germany
Feb 09 2006
I am a Big Loser....I lost 100 pounds.
MARCH 15 2006
Not much to update.
I am doing the walk for freedom. I will walk the distance to Iraq in a year ( 4000 miles) , Is fun and is my way to support my GI JOE
Oh new picture here .
April 07 2006
Not much new, things are great here in Germany, we have spring and is beautiful. I been doing great, I am running, yes running twice a day ( about 3 miles) and I feel like a million.
I got this , a friends who I really love send it to me and I want to share .
15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most! likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
A Minute: They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to l! ove them, but then an entire life to forget them.
Take the time .. to live and love.
April 8 2006
My niece from the Puerto Rico board was here today. Oh my Lord;we had a great time . She is so beautiful and so sweet as well as her future husband Renee;he is a sweetheart too.
Thanks for coming guys.
Vilmaris & Titi Vane