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July 3,2004

I AM APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just received my letter today stating that I am approved, and it's only been a week since my information was faxed over to the insurance company so I expected 2 weeks at the least,but it was dated June 28th that is 5 days after it was faxed over to them. I am so excited I can't sit still!!!!!!!!!! Finally my life will really begin. Yea 4 Me!!!!!!!!!

July 6,2004

I talked with Nancy at Dr. De la Torre's office. She said I could come in for my consult on July 15th that is next Thursday. Things are moving quickly now, I am getting really excited too. Hopefully, it won't be long now.


July 15,2004

I HAVE A DATE!!!! YES IT'S OFFICIAL, AUGUST 16TH IS MY RE-BIRTHDAY. I went to my consult today it was sooooooooo good. The nutritionist came in her name was Ann and she was very informative and funny too. Then the RN came in she talked about exercise and all of the other aspects of surgery from admission to years down the line. Then the doc came in and told the major risks of surgery, after that we all saw him one on one and got his final "blessing" so to speak. Then we did we waited for scheduling and lo and behold the day I had been hoping for was available and to top it off I even got to do my pre-op tests on my next off day. God Is Good!!!!!!!!! I'll update when I am on the other side..............

September 16,2004

I can't believe it's already been a whole month. This day last month I was being prepped for surgery, uncertain of what would lie ahead. Oh but look at me now!!!!!!!!!!! I'M A LOSER BAAAAAAAAABY!!!! and I'm feeling so good. I have, to date, lost 38 pounds, and am well on the way to being "Da Bomb" and I can't wait. Just wanted update 'cause I know didn't after surgery. Everything was uneventful and went according to plan. I got so spoiled by all the wonderful nurses that I hated to leave. I had some pain but it was manageable still and all I am thankful that I did it, and that the hand of God is resting on me.......
I'll update the 16th of each month


October 31,2004

SO HERE GOES.........AFTER AN ENTIRE WEEK OF NAUSEA, I DECIDED 2 GO 2 THE ER. MY SURGEON TOLD THEM 2 KEEP FOR OBSERVATION AFTER NUMEROUS TESTS AND BLOODWORK AND AN XRAY OF MY GALLBLADDER. WHEN HE CAME IN THE NEXT DAY HE REVIEWED ALL MY TESTS AND SAID MY LIVER ENZYMES WERE ABNORMAL, BUT OTHER THAN THAT EVERYTHNG ELSE LOOKED PERFECT. HE THEN REFERRED ME TO AN INTERNAL MEDICINE DOC BUT KEPT ME HOSPITALIZED BECAUSE I WAS DEHYDRATED. AFTER THAT EVERY COUPLE OF HOURS SOMEBODY ELSE WAS COMING IN POKING ME, TAKING MY VITALS, TAKING BLOOD, GIVEN ME PAIN SHOTS,NAUSEA SHOTS, OR SHOTS TO PREVENT BLOOD CLOTS, AND AFTER 4 GRUELING DAYS OF NOT KNOWING WHAT THE HECK WAS GOING ON THEY HAD ME TAKE A 3 HOUR TEST CALLED A HYDA-SCAN (SP?) IT WAS THE WORST THING YOU JUST LAY ON A COLD TABLE VERY STILL WHILE THIS CONTRAPTION TAKES ALL THESE PICTURES OF YOU (NOT VERY PLEASANT AT ALL) THEN THE LAST 30 MIN. THEY SHOOT SOMETHING IN YOUR IV THAT MIMICS A HIGHLY FATTY MEAL, AND AT THAT POINT I THOUGHT I WOULD DIE. I GOT DEATHLY SICK, MUCH LIKE HOW I'D BEEN THE WEEK B4 I WENT IN AND AFTER ALL THAT, IT WAS MY GALLBLADDER AFTER ALL! SO I HAD TO GET THAT SUCKER OUT THEY SAID THERE WERE NO STONES BUT THAT THEY SUSPECT I HAD PASSED ONE OR TWO WITHOUT KNOWING. COME TO FIND OUT THOUGH, PER MY FAVE NURSE THERE THEY THOUGHT IT WAS MUCH WORSE BECAUSE THEY SAW SHADOWS OF FAT ON MY LIVER WHICH AT 1ST GLANCE LOOKED LIKE SPOTS.......AND SINCE CANCER HAS STRICKEN NEARLY 60% OF MY FAMILY THEY WERE ALL HOLDING THEIR BREATHS...........PHEWW. SO LONG STORY LONGER :-D I AM HOME AND NO MORE NAUSEA. ALTHOUGH BOTH MY LEGS ARE NUMB FROM LOW POTASSIUM , MY STOMACH IS SO DISGUSTING LOOKING, AND I THINK THEY CUT A NERVE NEAR ONE OF MY NEW LAP INCISIONS BECAUSE MY STOMACH'S PARTIALLY NUMB TOO, I AM SO THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE!!!!!!!! OTHER THAN THAT I AM DOWN 52 POUNDS (IT WAS 53, BUT I GAINED 12 IN THE HOSPITAL BUT I LOST 11 SO FAR)

*** WLS GOALS ***

1. TO BE UNDER 200 LBS. December 13,2004

2. TO BE ABLE TO SHOP IN A REGULAR CLOTHING STORE FOR TOPS & BOTTOMS-November 16th(3 mo. anniversary) blouse & skirt-2 CUTE!!

3. TO BE ABLE TO FULLY CROSS MY LEGS December 1,2004

4. TO TUCK MY TOPS IN CONFIDENTLY-November 17th,2004

5. TO BE UNRECOGNIZABLE TO SOMEBODY WHO KNOWS ME-April 16,2005

6. TO WEAR A PAIR OF LEATHER PANTS

7. TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND BE PLEASED WITH WHAT I SEE

8. TO NOT BE GROSSED OUT BY MY ARMS AND THIGHS

9. TO SHOP IN BEBE AND NOT JUST FOR A HEADBAND!!!

10. TO BE 125 LBS.

11. TO BE ABLE TO FIT BOTH LEGS IN ONE OF MY OLD PANT LEGS

12. TO WEAR A SLEEVELESS OUTFIT WITHOUT BEING SELF-CONSCIOUS

13. TO NO LONGER BE OBESE

14. TO NO LONGER BE OVERWEIGHT

15. TO BE CALLED SKINNY AND NOT HAVE IT BE A JOKE!

16. TO BE ABLE TO BUY PANTS FROM A REGULAR STORE - February '05


November 16, 2004

So it is my official 3 mo. anniversary today and given everything that I have gone through over the last month (the gallbladder surgery, the dehydration, the numbness in both legs, and the countless tests) I have been asked would I do it again in a word--YES! I would not trade this life 4 my old one ever. I am so thankful I am down 60 lbs. as of today and that is gift enough. I vow to start back exercising now to really tone. I had my 1st wls high today. I went into NY&CO. today and I saw the cutest blouse and skirt outfit and I had to have so I bought it thinking maybe in a month I will be able to wear,but curiosity said try it now and it fit!!!!!!!!!! and had the nerve to have some room. So I began to think now has cake ever felt this good and the answer is a 1000 times NO!! God bless everyone on this journey with me we'll all make it together!!!!!!!!


April 9, 2005

Okay, I know it has been ages,but my account is all messed up. Anyway, I am down 92 lbs. in 7 1/2 months. It is starting to slow down some,but I am absolutely thrilled my God!!! Life is really starting to change for me. People are really starting to treat me different both men and women, it's like I have a face now or I am a real person now, and that's kind of sad, although I am enjoying it.......I am in Lerner for tops and bottoms now YAAAAAY!!! It's weird though because, I have heard many people say that you still feel like you are as big as ever even after losing major weight, and boy is that sooooo true. I mean the men are doing double takes, the clothes say I am much smaller but my mirror says I am just the same so I don't know it's so weird....Oh well I am thankful to God for being so good to me, and I look forward to more new experiences in my new life. Everyone on this journey be encouraged it is well worth your time and effort......


May 15,2005

Well, Drumroll......100 lbs. down!!!! As of yesterday, I am an official member of the century club. Boy what a difference a year makes. This time last year that was just a dream, but BABY LOOK AT MERE NOW!!!! After I lost my daddy I thought I would be sad forever, but I am happy to say I feel like smiling again. Life on the other side of the century is just FABULOUS!!! I am sure my daddy is looking down on his baby girl with a big Kodak smile! I just wanna say to anybody reading my page that it has ALL been worth it. I wouldn't trade my new lease on life for anything. I am 167 lbs. the same thing I weighed as a 9 yr. old. I am so thankful and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!!!!



December 31, 2005

As I reflect over the last year, I have gonna through so many changes both good and not so wonderful, but I want to say I am thankful that God allowed me to make it thus far. This has been an amazing journey so far and I am sure it will only get better....It has been forever since I have updated but life has been BUSY!!!
Right now I am weighing in at 149 lbs. and to tell the truth I never remember being this small it feels so weird. So many changes have taken place in my life last January I met a very special man and we have started a wonderful life together and guess what we have a baby on the way and are also planning to be married in the Fall!!! Yep, I am going to be a mother in a little over four months....I am nervous and excited all at the same time!!! But to be honest, I can't wait to see my precious little one's face. I will know if it's a girl or boy pretty soon and update then...Til then all of you take care......and HAPPY NEW YOU!!!!!!

January 24, 2007

I have been a bad girl.  I haven't updated in over a year.  I can't believe it and I am one that hates when people don't update much and look at me.  Let's see......I am the proud mommy of an 8 month old terror!!  Seriously, I am sooooooooo thankful to have my little girl Khaia Andrea Michelle.  She was born June 3rd at 11:20 p.m. and boy has life changed since that moment.  My pregnancy was so enjoyable that if I had my way I'd do at least 2 more times.  I only gained 14 lbs.  and I had pretty much lost all that by the time I left the hospital.  I am holding at about 144 lbs. and I am in size small shirt and about medium in pants or a size 10 depending on the cut.  I wouldn't mind losing about 5 more pounds but if I don't I'll still be happy. I really need to do better in the way of exercising and maybe even get a trainer to help me tone.  I am also hoping to get some plastic surgery done eventually, but thankfully, I don't need very much.  Well that's all for now.  I'll try to update a bit more frequently.  To all those who are reading my story and you are considering WLS I can only say this was a Divine gift for me and without it I have no idea how my life would have turned out.....God bless you on your journey!!! 

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October 26, 2007

It's been ages since I have updated my page.  Not very much to tell though.  Life's still great and I am thankful every day for the 2nd chance I have at living the "Good Life"!  I am maintain between 135-140 lbs. after 3 1/2 years and a beautiful baby girl.  Sometimes I wish I could get down to 125 just to see what that feels like, but I am thankful for how far I have come!  I am wearing size 8 pants and size S or 4 tops and size S or 4 dresses......I even had the nerve to get a size 2 skirt from NY and Co. this summer WOOH-HOOH!!!!!!....... that's along from my 26/28's from Lane Bryant......TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!!!!!!!  I have lost 2 shoe sizes as well I am in an 8 from a 10w.  Not much else I can tell except to encourage all those on or contemplating this "journey".   IT'S SOOOO WORTH IT!!!!!!!!               

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