Leisha
I made it!!
Jul 24, 2007
I finally made my under 200lbs goal as of this morning!! I weighed in at 198!! My husband "hid" the scale under the couch and I took it this morning and weighed in. I also had my 3 month check-up with my surgeon and he said I am right on track and keep going! By my scales, I have lost 55lbs total!! I have not weighed under 200lbs for at least 15years!! What a GREAT DAY!!
Leisha
Leisha
Today is July 18th 2007
Jul 18, 2007
I noticed I hadn't updated for awhile. I do read Forums main board everyday.I honestly don't even know if anyone even reads this or not. But as of last friday(my husband only lets me weigh in on fridays cause I was weighing sometimes 2-3 times a day) I weighed 202.5. So 50.5 pounds gone. My personal goal was to loose enogh to be 199 by August 5th. (my b'day) So I have about 3 more weeks to get under 200pounds. I hope I make it SO bad!!
My mom tells me I will and not to worry, but as you all know, I will, because when we set goals, it's hard when we don't make it.
I have been enjoying my grandchildren so much more now! I just had my 1st granddaughter (born June 26th). I take them more often and they don't tired me out as bad anymore!!
My knees still hurt, but I am walking better and for long periods of time. So if nothing else it was worth it!
Also, I love buying smaller clothes! I went shopping with my "sister" last week and I picked up a shirt that was a 12/14 and she told me she thought it was too small, I said, "you're right" so I put it back, a couple nights later I went back and bought it anyway, knowing I would fit in it soon, when I got home I tried it on and it fit PERFECTLY!!! a WOW moment!!!
I also signed up for secret pals last night. I hope that all works out, sounds like fun!! Thanks for reading Leisha
My mom tells me I will and not to worry, but as you all know, I will, because when we set goals, it's hard when we don't make it.
I have been enjoying my grandchildren so much more now! I just had my 1st granddaughter (born June 26th). I take them more often and they don't tired me out as bad anymore!!
My knees still hurt, but I am walking better and for long periods of time. So if nothing else it was worth it!
Also, I love buying smaller clothes! I went shopping with my "sister" last week and I picked up a shirt that was a 12/14 and she told me she thought it was too small, I said, "you're right" so I put it back, a couple nights later I went back and bought it anyway, knowing I would fit in it soon, when I got home I tried it on and it fit PERFECTLY!!! a WOW moment!!!
I also signed up for secret pals last night. I hope that all works out, sounds like fun!! Thanks for reading Leisha
I'm a LOSER!!!
Apr 29, 2007
It's April 29th 2007 10:00pm
My surgery was 6 days ago..it went very well. So far so good. Of course I know things could change at any minute, but I truely feel good and feel that I won't have complications...The POWER of POSITIVE THINKING!!!
My surgery started at 8:00am on 4-23-07 and lasted 2 1/2 hours. I went to recovery for about an hour or so and then up to the ICU unit. (that's protocol for our hospital) My husband said I didn't look very good. He was afraid to leave my side. I felt ok under neath all the morphine, needles and tubes and wires. He just thought that because my lips were void of color that I was gonna be real sick. NAW I asked to get up out of bed later that night. and the nurses just wanted me to stand next to the bed for a minute. I asked if I could take a walk down the hall. they siad yes. It was so funny, because I had my urinal bag hooked to the catheter that was hooked up inside me.So this male nurse Larry, hooked my pee bag to his hip and startrd to move around with it on. OH MY GOD!! I said don't go too far from me, you'll pull that thing right out of me and you'll have to clean up all the peepee mess!!! WE all laughed and started walking down the hall. It felt so good to get up and walk. That's my BIGGEST piece of advice-WALK WALK WALK!!!! IT TRUELY HELPS!!! I moved to a regular room the next afternoon. That was ok. the staff was all very great. I kinda wasn't impressed with the ICU staff. (honestly) My husband was there along with my "sister" and they helped to push me to drink and walk. It really helps to do these two things. I promise!! I had to have several Heprin shots a blood thinner, they wanted to do it in my stomach-NO WAY
I had them do it in my arms. You should see all the huge bruises I got from those little tiny needles!! I look like someone beat the crap out of me. Over all my hospital stay was goog. Very carrying people, friendly and very helpful.
My duaghter took some pictures of me yesterday and we compared them from pictures taken on Easter. "I" can even tell a difference. I'v lost 22.5 pounds since 2 weeks before the surgery. Since surgery 9.5 pounds (6 days ago) I just have a hard time believeing I actually did all this for ME!!!and that it's actuall working!! NOTHING and I mean NOTHING has ever worked.......I am happy right now. I can't wait to do the shopping thing, but I will hold off for awhile now.... So anyone ready this, 1st of all, THANKS for all your great well wishes They meant more then you will EVER know!!! 2nd of all, This is one of the best feelings I've had in a very very long time ans I feel it's my time to enjoy my life as well as my family and friends lives!!! So write or comment whenever you can. I need all the help I can get and I bet you do too!!! Thanks, for listening!!! Leisha
My surgery was 6 days ago..it went very well. So far so good. Of course I know things could change at any minute, but I truely feel good and feel that I won't have complications...The POWER of POSITIVE THINKING!!!
My surgery started at 8:00am on 4-23-07 and lasted 2 1/2 hours. I went to recovery for about an hour or so and then up to the ICU unit. (that's protocol for our hospital) My husband said I didn't look very good. He was afraid to leave my side. I felt ok under neath all the morphine, needles and tubes and wires. He just thought that because my lips were void of color that I was gonna be real sick. NAW I asked to get up out of bed later that night. and the nurses just wanted me to stand next to the bed for a minute. I asked if I could take a walk down the hall. they siad yes. It was so funny, because I had my urinal bag hooked to the catheter that was hooked up inside me.So this male nurse Larry, hooked my pee bag to his hip and startrd to move around with it on. OH MY GOD!! I said don't go too far from me, you'll pull that thing right out of me and you'll have to clean up all the peepee mess!!! WE all laughed and started walking down the hall. It felt so good to get up and walk. That's my BIGGEST piece of advice-WALK WALK WALK!!!! IT TRUELY HELPS!!! I moved to a regular room the next afternoon. That was ok. the staff was all very great. I kinda wasn't impressed with the ICU staff. (honestly) My husband was there along with my "sister" and they helped to push me to drink and walk. It really helps to do these two things. I promise!! I had to have several Heprin shots a blood thinner, they wanted to do it in my stomach-NO WAY
I had them do it in my arms. You should see all the huge bruises I got from those little tiny needles!! I look like someone beat the crap out of me. Over all my hospital stay was goog. Very carrying people, friendly and very helpful.
My duaghter took some pictures of me yesterday and we compared them from pictures taken on Easter. "I" can even tell a difference. I'v lost 22.5 pounds since 2 weeks before the surgery. Since surgery 9.5 pounds (6 days ago) I just have a hard time believeing I actually did all this for ME!!!and that it's actuall working!! NOTHING and I mean NOTHING has ever worked.......I am happy right now. I can't wait to do the shopping thing, but I will hold off for awhile now.... So anyone ready this, 1st of all, THANKS for all your great well wishes They meant more then you will EVER know!!! 2nd of all, This is one of the best feelings I've had in a very very long time ans I feel it's my time to enjoy my life as well as my family and friends lives!!! So write or comment whenever you can. I need all the help I can get and I bet you do too!!! Thanks, for listening!!! Leisha
March 29th 2007 I Got My Date!!
Mar 29, 2007
Well, my surgeon's office called this morning and told me my insurance has approved my Gastric by-pass surgery. And that I have a date of April 23rd!! The number 23 is my husband's lucky number. My grandson's 2nd birthday is the 24th, so we can celebrate together for the rest of our healthy lives!! But I can tell you., I am SO nervous!! I guess if I wasn't there would be something wrong. I have avery good friend who has been saying some negative things and that sucks, because I love her dearly and I try to be a positive person about all this. She is overweight w diabetes and is unhappy. She would NEVER consider having this surgery. And I only want what's good for her. I just want her support for me. I support her for her way of life. Maybe things will change in the future?
I read all these stories in here and I am so impressed! You people have been my life line....Thank-you all for putting yourself out there you are all very brave. So only 3 1/2 more weeks to be fat. if anyone wants to add comments or make suggestions, please do.
I haven't had to go through some of the things that some of you had to. I didn't have a sleep study (yet anyways)
no endoscopy, and I only started this whole thing in Jan and already have a date. I guess it's meant to be right?
Thanks for reading this and I'd love to hear from you all.
I read all these stories in here and I am so impressed! You people have been my life line....Thank-you all for putting yourself out there you are all very brave. So only 3 1/2 more weeks to be fat. if anyone wants to add comments or make suggestions, please do.
I haven't had to go through some of the things that some of you had to. I didn't have a sleep study (yet anyways)
no endoscopy, and I only started this whole thing in Jan and already have a date. I guess it's meant to be right?
Thanks for reading this and I'd love to hear from you all.
it's time for ME!!!!! March 18, 2007
Mar 18, 2007
This is my 1st time posting on here. I have been reading many of your stories over the past few months, trying to get up the nerve to say something myself. So, here goes, a little back ground: I'm 43 yrs old. have been married almost 26 years, 2 kids. 1 daughter, Jennifer-Renee-25YO-who has 1 son, Tyler-James and a baby girl on the way in June.
I have a son, Brian 22, who is in the Army lives in GA he is married to Jess and has my 1st grandson Michael.
I have been overweight for MANY MANY years!! Since I had my 1st child and then just kept gainging. So as I see it, I'm still trying to loose the "baby fat" haha
Anyways, I have started on this journey to have WLS. It can get very scary at times. but I am so excited to hopefully look like some of you someday. Not just the weight loss you have had, but for the light in your eyes and the smiles on your face. so if anyone is interested in talking to me. I'd be so happy to answer. My daughter is going to put a pic of me on here as soon as she can, so keep checking ok, I really feel I need all the FRIENDS I can get. I don't want to go down this road by myself.
I have about 75-100 pounds to loose. I have to have both of my knee replaced and 5 ortho doctors told me I am TOO young or Too fat for total knee replacement. So since I can't exercise right now, (because of my knees) I feel the WLS is the thing for me.
I have a son, Brian 22, who is in the Army lives in GA he is married to Jess and has my 1st grandson Michael.
I have been overweight for MANY MANY years!! Since I had my 1st child and then just kept gainging. So as I see it, I'm still trying to loose the "baby fat" haha
Anyways, I have started on this journey to have WLS. It can get very scary at times. but I am so excited to hopefully look like some of you someday. Not just the weight loss you have had, but for the light in your eyes and the smiles on your face. so if anyone is interested in talking to me. I'd be so happy to answer. My daughter is going to put a pic of me on here as soon as she can, so keep checking ok, I really feel I need all the FRIENDS I can get. I don't want to go down this road by myself.
I have about 75-100 pounds to loose. I have to have both of my knee replaced and 5 ortho doctors told me I am TOO young or Too fat for total knee replacement. So since I can't exercise right now, (because of my knees) I feel the WLS is the thing for me.
