To Gym or not to GYM...

Feb 13, 2013

 Im almost a year and two months out of having my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in addition im down about 140 from my Heaviest of 387. Ive been bouncing between my 240's for about 3 months now which has made me think what else can I do to get this weight off.. I DO NOT  want to be thin however as I approach my goal of 225-235 I realize I would definitely like to be around 200lbs. Im active in my Daily routine (I walk anywhere from 5-6.5 hours a day for work) but Im definitely not putting in any extra work to get the results I know I can achieve. In the past months Ive even considered getting the second part to my surgery which would be the duodenal switch and after a brief thought of another hospital stay I quickly reconsidered. I have been content with my weight coming off with little to no effort and that is my greatest downfall.

On another not im loving the way I look in clothes STILL minus my stomach making it self known like a mistress at a wedding. I am now about a 12-14 in pants from a 26-28 and a large mens shirt and L-XL women shirt. I can fit old navy, express, Forever XXI plus size and REGULAR fit clothing even though fashion to figure is my Store nowadays.

I was sitting in the house today with my GF talking and realizing this vacay is going to fly by and what would I have done? NOTHING- So I signed up for a gym. BLINK FITNESS IN White PLAINS NY Even though I;ll be going to the Cross County Gym until mine opens up.. My sister has a 30th Bday party coming up that im planning and I want her to be able to have a blast and I want to feel at least one summer of my life that I looked and fet GREAT due to my own efforts.

Wish me Luck all I have some pictures to post when I get the time

Im considering starting my plastics sometime later this year anyone already been through it?

Be Blessed and Work for the results you want!

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My new video. 1Yr update

Feb 06, 2013

Body shot included watch at ya own risk.. I also want to thank all you wonderful people for being so supportive and motivating.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyNBg0wRHbw

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direct link to my update vid

Nov 20, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjgHWApdz40

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New 11 Month Post Op update

Nov 20, 2012

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Forgive me.

Mar 04, 2012

I have been soo bad with keeping my page updated. I used to laugh and tell myself "Oh so shes not gonna update because shes losing weight when we actually NEED to hear all the ups and downs" and now im one of the "SHE's" Im doing well pudding plums in addition getting adjusted to my city AGAIN. Im not done with ATL yet though- "I'll be Back" Arnold voice.

Im down a few more lbs and it is soo true when they say the smaller u are when u are sleeved the slower it seems the weight drops HOWEVER-  I just had a Ahh haa! moment when I signed in and updated my weight. I am 49.1 Lbs away from my goal of 225.. WTF GTFOH OMFG! and a lot of Lmao' I recall being almost 200lbs away from my Goal and to see on my screen im actually almost there. Wow!

At any rate I promise tomorrow I'll update you guys and probably do another Youtube Vid.
Be positive- embrace change- Love those who push and encourage u
Bless!
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2 Weeks and 2 Days out of Surgery

Jan 04, 2012

Ive been extremely lazy! I sign on and debate writing and always close my laptop.
SOOOO
Surgery went well on the 19th of Dec however I stayed in the hospital and extra 3 days (5 in all) due to my inability to even consume 2 oz of liquid in an entire day. YESS! In a day. I had incredible abdominal pain and didnt want to get out of bed.. Didnt feel like gas to me- which is what EVERYONE said it was and low and behold day 4 the gas started to work its way out from every area i didnt even know it could..lol

My last day in the hospital, 2 days before Christmas I was finally able to Drink 1.5 oz every 3 hrs. and I didnt want to spend xmas in a hospital although I have no-one at home I decided it was time to make my exit. My co-worker/friend came and got me from the hospital and dropped me off at Walgreens so I could get my prescriptions. Sad to say Walgreens didnt carry the pain meds I needed so I didnt get anything. I was prescribed nausea medicine (patches) a Stool softener and Zoprafan I think for pain. Still havent filled the prescription to this date. For my pain ive been grinding up Vicoden but not too often I can usually "stomach" the discomfort.
Im rambling so most of these sentences will be run-ons.
Uhh I have a lot on my mind and tryna touch key points.
OHH! I didnt feel like walking my first few days in the hospital so I didnt and the pain increased- So, My people WALK!!! It does help I felt sick a few times and even weak but in the long run it helped in getting me to move my bowels and of course with gas.

PAUSE the tape! Why did I wake up with a catheter In my "Garden" Lol- I was sooo embarrassed and peeking at people like- who pryed my legs and lips open to get that in there.. OMG. Im silly. But I had them take it out the next morning.
I was BLESSED beyond measure to have Two nurses who were SAINTS. Christie and Jay (Male nurse) at Emory Midtown Hospital ROCK! unit 31 is where I was and they made me so comfy and obliged the few requests I had.
Sigh.. Idk what else to write besides my numbers
Before surgery I didnt adhere to the Liquid diet at all- in all honesty but I was advice to take a WHOLE bottle of Milk of magnesium EWWWW I have always loathed this medicinal creation- just makes me think of spit although it disgust me I took it and from the 13 of DEC to the 19 I lost 11lbs. I was 317.8 on the 13th and on the 19th SURGERY DAY I was 306.4. Im am now 288.6 WOW! Crazy right? I havent been in my two's since junior HIGH! My skin is drying out well my hands at least but I think its because im not getting in enough water. From time to time I feel light headed and the first week home I had the most intense pain on my right side by my largest incision which I thought was a hernia because when I would stretch or move too fast It would kinda bulge out and remain hard for a few short minutes. Come to find out its the incision where they removed my stomach from and there are stitches on my muscle wall as well as my skin so thats the pain and bulging u may feel.
Damn im all over the place with this post.
Im still on my mushy/soft stage however I tried o eat a piece of chicken from Pizza hut.. OH man the agony I faced I felt like it was alive in my esophagus and was trying to escape.. i didnt throw it up though, it went down SLOWLY AS ALL EVER, but it went down.

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Surgery date.. Owww!!

Nov 16, 2011

Got my Surgery Date! After over 5 yrs of back and forth with different practices hospitals and facilities I finally will be coming to one of its high points. December 19th at 7 am I will be in surgery.. Biggest issue now is finding someone to take me since all my fam and sig other is in NY and im in ATL.. But im still EXCITED
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Approval Letter

Aug 03, 2011

Ive been slightly neglecting you guys but posting Vids here and there on www.YouTube.com/Riinvented
I finally received and official Approval letter after wating for almost a month and a half(Tears if JOY).. I keep telling you guys my luck isn't like that of others, It seems like I always have to go that extra mile to just be told "NO" Then to be put back into the carole to start all over FROM SCRATCH..

All the videos Ive seen where the individuals have had BCBS FEP- they all spoke about being approved so easily- Only hvaing to wait a day to possibly a week for Approval.. Not I!
But its finally here, The tentative surgery date has changed like 4 times so far but since the lertter the date we're(The Surgeon and I) sticking to is August 23rd 2011
Im super excited and beginning to get uber-nervous! ::Biting Nails::
.Im thankful for my support system- People usually say it but I mean it- I couldnt ask for more positive, sincere in addition LOVING people to be in my corner at this moment. Can you believe I had an ex that said they would leave if I got smaller and a "Friend" also plus sized who stated she wouldnt hang with me or my sister if we lost weight before her. Sigh (Whattt!! Yess hunni!) God has positioned me for excellence and im stepping forward in his sunshine. Watch me Werk!
Thank you fo much and from my heart for all those that kept in contact and offered words that helped me continue.
Here goes nothing ..
Come follow me on this journey to the me WITHIN

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Quick Update

Apr 04, 2011

Its been nearly four months since I last updated you guys. Oh how my head is spinning and my nerves are taking hold of lil ol' me.
SOooo, as you know I decided not to follow through with my surgery in  attempts to continue to lose the weight on my own.

LETS JUST SAY I KNOW WHEN IM BEAT!

I have jumped back on the horse and im not getting off until im in a hospital and the nurses are waking me up to tell me my surgery went well. I had gotten all the way down to 300.6(Only if you knew how bad I wanted the scale to say 299.9) then slowly but surely the weight started to pick up again, I guess you can say I began to get comfy and those little things that worked before for me no longer had any effect. I consume large amounts of water I tend to stay away from Rice unless its Sushi- I dont eat much pasta or bread however I find myself at 314.8 as I sit here.
SMMFH!
I can no longer fool myself into thinking this is a battle I can win alone. The only part that make me a little sad is knowing that my sister wont be here to weather this storm with me (Im in GA shes in NY) although I know she'll be a constant reminder of my own will.
I have a Consultation scheduled with Dr. Edward Lin @ Emory on the 27 of this month. Im nervous yet ready to get it over with. I'll be taking a friend of mine with me since the office requires you to have a support person with you. I'll let you know how it goes.
Pray for me. If you have any advice for me I'd love to hear/read it.

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Random thought

Jan 19, 2011

I want to attempt a Half marathon b4 the summer ends this yr. I love to walk and I figure if I practice and try to hone my endurance I should do well.. Gonna look up some things in Georgia, Definitely Doing the Cancer Walk later this yr.
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