mztova
My 6 month update...
Feb 24, 2009
It has been a long time coming for this update...I promised myself I would update my blog regularily and I have not done this!
So now to summarize the past 6 months....llife has been busy and truly amazing.
I have lost 116lbs to date!! I feel incredible! My health issues have mostly resolved and I take only one med now plus my potpouri of vitamins.
I have lost close to 90 inches....can you believe that??!!
I went from a size 32 pant to about a 20 and some pants an 18 right now...I haven't seen these sizes in 20 years!!
Tops went from 5-6X to 1-2X right now!!!
I can sit in chairs and not be completely freaked out that they will break now...I can go through turnstyles without fear I won't fit, I can sit in a restaurant booth and I have room between me and the table, and my self confidence is higher then ever!!!
I have the best support system I ever!! My family, Friends, Work family, and MY OH FAMILY are with me every step of the way!! My support group is the best ever and I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
I now have an amazing guy in my life and I am so happy. I am very excited about what the future holds for us and for me and my journey!
I really have had no complications (other then some nerve pain early out) and am so happy that I had my RNY! Dr Zeni and his staff are simply the best. St Mary Mercy Hospital is one of the top notch hosptials in my opinion and would and have recommended them to others.
I have started a second support group in London and if you want more info message me and I'll share with you! Having a strong support system ensures success with this surgery! This is a tool and when used with other tools..you can succeed and achieve your goals!!
Many things have changed in my life the past year..and I couldn't be happier...leaving a mentally and emotionally abusive husband, having RNY surgery, making my dreams come true, filing for divorce, starting a support group, moving out (again) and living my life to the fullest....lots of changes and I am sooooo ready!!! Look out world...here I come!!
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So now to summarize the past 6 months....llife has been busy and truly amazing.
I have lost 116lbs to date!! I feel incredible! My health issues have mostly resolved and I take only one med now plus my potpouri of vitamins.
I have lost close to 90 inches....can you believe that??!!
I went from a size 32 pant to about a 20 and some pants an 18 right now...I haven't seen these sizes in 20 years!!
Tops went from 5-6X to 1-2X right now!!!
I can sit in chairs and not be completely freaked out that they will break now...I can go through turnstyles without fear I won't fit, I can sit in a restaurant booth and I have room between me and the table, and my self confidence is higher then ever!!!
I have the best support system I ever!! My family, Friends, Work family, and MY OH FAMILY are with me every step of the way!! My support group is the best ever and I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
I now have an amazing guy in my life and I am so happy. I am very excited about what the future holds for us and for me and my journey!
I really have had no complications (other then some nerve pain early out) and am so happy that I had my RNY! Dr Zeni and his staff are simply the best. St Mary Mercy Hospital is one of the top notch hosptials in my opinion and would and have recommended them to others.
I have started a second support group in London and if you want more info message me and I'll share with you! Having a strong support system ensures success with this surgery! This is a tool and when used with other tools..you can succeed and achieve your goals!!
Many things have changed in my life the past year..and I couldn't be happier...leaving a mentally and emotionally abusive husband, having RNY surgery, making my dreams come true, filing for divorce, starting a support group, moving out (again) and living my life to the fullest....lots of changes and I am sooooo ready!!! Look out world...here I come!!
Finally able to write my update....
Sep 12, 2008
I can't believe its been over 3 weeks since my RNY surgery....where has the time gone???!!
First of all..thanks to all my OH friends who have messaged me, called me, prayed for me, or just thought of me.
You all have a special place in my heart and will be my friends forever!
My family has also been outstanding! I don't know what I would do without my mum. As you all know, I am separated and had to move back home...its been a blessing in disguise as my mum has been my saviour!! I LOVE YOU MUM!!
After some debate we decided to go to Livonia the day before surgery...I was worried about traffic!
The bowel prep was horrendous...but necessary. Enough said.
I arrived the morning of surgery at 10:15am. Blood taken, pregnancy test done, and sent to wait. I was called back to get the gown on, IV put in, and the botties put on. The IV was a nightmare...I actually felt bad for my nurse, but she gave me locals each time and it wasn't so bad..third time was the charm!!
My surgery was postponed 2 hours due to complications of the fellow before my surgery. Poor guy had a rough road.
My surgery went well...Dr Zeni fixed to hernias I didn't know I had, and dealt with some scar tissue from a previous surgery.
All in all things went well and now is the hard part...recovery.
I've been dealing with nerve pain...which is finally relieving...after alot of praying!!
I've lost 29lbs so far since surgery and 44lbs since July!! I am so proud of myself for this!!!
I feel great, although tired. But I am resting and doing everything I can to heal and improve.
I am so excited about life these days and what is waiting for me out there!!
I LOVE MY WLS!!!
Much love and God bless,
Tova
First of all..thanks to all my OH friends who have messaged me, called me, prayed for me, or just thought of me.
You all have a special place in my heart and will be my friends forever!
My family has also been outstanding! I don't know what I would do without my mum. As you all know, I am separated and had to move back home...its been a blessing in disguise as my mum has been my saviour!! I LOVE YOU MUM!!
After some debate we decided to go to Livonia the day before surgery...I was worried about traffic!
The bowel prep was horrendous...but necessary. Enough said.
I arrived the morning of surgery at 10:15am. Blood taken, pregnancy test done, and sent to wait. I was called back to get the gown on, IV put in, and the botties put on. The IV was a nightmare...I actually felt bad for my nurse, but she gave me locals each time and it wasn't so bad..third time was the charm!!
My surgery was postponed 2 hours due to complications of the fellow before my surgery. Poor guy had a rough road.
My surgery went well...Dr Zeni fixed to hernias I didn't know I had, and dealt with some scar tissue from a previous surgery.
All in all things went well and now is the hard part...recovery.
I've been dealing with nerve pain...which is finally relieving...after alot of praying!!
I've lost 29lbs so far since surgery and 44lbs since July!! I am so proud of myself for this!!!
I feel great, although tired. But I am resting and doing everything I can to heal and improve.
I am so excited about life these days and what is waiting for me out there!!
I LOVE MY WLS!!!
Much love and God bless,
Tova
It's time!!!
Aug 19, 2008
Well its time! I can't believe its finally here!!
So here I sit in the hotel room one day before surgery! I can't wait!! I have been blessed to be able to have my health and life back!!
I have met some fantastic people along this journey so far!
Some in person and some on this wonderful site!!
My family has been amazing! I thank God for them everyday!
My life has really come full circle the last few months....I am happier now then I have been in years!
My friends have been incredible and I love them all!
Tomorrow, a new chapter begins in my life...I am thrilled and so ready for what life has to offer me!!
Thanks to all of you who have supported me!! I am just getting started!!
With much love....
Tova
God Bless
So here I sit in the hotel room one day before surgery! I can't wait!! I have been blessed to be able to have my health and life back!!
I have met some fantastic people along this journey so far!
Some in person and some on this wonderful site!!
My family has been amazing! I thank God for them everyday!
My life has really come full circle the last few months....I am happier now then I have been in years!
My friends have been incredible and I love them all!
Tomorrow, a new chapter begins in my life...I am thrilled and so ready for what life has to offer me!!
Thanks to all of you who have supported me!! I am just getting started!!
With much love....
Tova
God Bless
4 MORE SLEEPS!!!
Aug 16, 2008
So as I sit here typing I can't believe how fast time the time has gone...and all that has changed in my life in the last 3 months...The day of my surgery will be one day shy of the 3 month mark that I left my husband...WOW!!!!! GOD is GOOD!!!
I am so happy with my choices and so excited about the next 50 years of my life!!!
I am leaving for Livonia Michigan on Tues morning bright and early..will be checking in from the hotel on Tues and hopefully Wednesday morning before I go for surgery!!
Thanks for your love and support!! So happy that I have made new friendships for life!! I am truly blessed and I thank God for this gift!
With much love,
Tova
I am so happy with my choices and so excited about the next 50 years of my life!!!
I am leaving for Livonia Michigan on Tues morning bright and early..will be checking in from the hotel on Tues and hopefully Wednesday morning before I go for surgery!!
Thanks for your love and support!! So happy that I have made new friendships for life!! I am truly blessed and I thank God for this gift!
With much love,
Tova
Time flies by!
Aug 08, 2008
So I sit here...with 12 short days to go....in 5 I will be finishing my PATS...I am so blessed. I have been so emotional the last couple of days!
GOD IS GOOD!!! To quote my great friend Jen!
I love all of you who have touched my life and heart. I would not be able to be successful without all of your help!!!
18lbs is just the start.....
Will keep you all updated!
With love,
Tova
God bless!
GOD IS GOOD!!! To quote my great friend Jen!
I love all of you who have touched my life and heart. I would not be able to be successful without all of your help!!!
18lbs is just the start.....
Will keep you all updated!
With love,
Tova
God bless!
Got my urgent Echo stress test and ECG booked!!
Aug 02, 2008
So after much upset and stress I got a call yesterday that I go Tues and Wed for my 2 needed tests...that mean I should get my clearance for surgery Wed!! I am waiting for the mailed....(go figure)...requisition for the chest xray! I will be sooo happy to have these two things wrapped up! Blood work is done and now I am really getting excited!!! The two week freak will upon me in a few days....so look out everyone!! Just kidding....I haven't felt this happy in so long!! I've made new friends and a huge lifestyle change....I am so blessed. God sure has answered my prayers!!
Happy long weekend all!!!
Tova
Happy long weekend all!!!
Tova
Time for an update....
Jul 31, 2008
So its 19 days til sugery....and I am 15lbs down!!!
I am so happy!
My consult with the endocrinologist didn't go so well....but everything will turn out!
Keeping positive and happy!!
Tova
I am so happy!
My consult with the endocrinologist didn't go so well....but everything will turn out!
Keeping positive and happy!!
Tova
Update...
Jul 22, 2008
Well time to post another update....28 days to go....and I am 11lbs down! I am so thrilled!!! I feel amazing already!!
So happy I decided to make me # 1 in my life!!!
Have a great day!
Tova
One Month today!!!
Jul 20, 2008
One month today til surgery!! I am so freakin' excited....and scared too!!
One week til holidays...YEAH!!!
Look out world here I come!!
Tova xo
One week til holidays...YEAH!!!
Look out world here I come!!
Tova xo
12 working days!
Jul 15, 2008
So with holidays....and my upcoming trip to Livonia for support class and my PAT's I only have ...well..now that work is over....11 working days!!! I am so pumped!!!
35 days til surgery....the time is going by quick!!
Of course it would be fantastic for it to go by faster....but I am managing! I such amazing support people in my life and on this site!! How can I ever thank everyone?!!
I first want to thank Jesus for hearing my prayers and having such a wonderful plan for my life! I am so blessed!!
35 days til surgery....the time is going by quick!!
Of course it would be fantastic for it to go by faster....but I am managing! I such amazing support people in my life and on this site!! How can I ever thank everyone?!!
I first want to thank Jesus for hearing my prayers and having such a wonderful plan for my life! I am so blessed!!
About Me
London,
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37.9
BMI
Surgery
08/20/2008
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Surgeon
Jun 23, 2008
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