5 YEARS OUT! HOLY CRAP!

Jan 28, 2009

I can definitely say that this has been the best experience for me. I can't believe all of the changes that have gone on in my life... this is crazy! I have been post-op since January 2004- I am still maintaining at 160 or so (give or take a few lbs). I am still trying to figure out many things in my life, including some sort of plastic surgery- but its not that important to me. I recently had LASIK surgery for my eyes and it has been wonderful. I have completely changed my hair- yes- I will update my avatar to reflect my change. I hope all is well with everyone out there- post-ops and newbies and even those just thinking about it. I will go into more changes later when I can really express what I need to.

Talk to you all soon!

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New journey

Mar 08, 2007

I didn't realize that I hadn't updated in awhile!  Sorry about that!  Well an update about me???  Hmm... in August of last year, I moved in with my boyfriend in North Branch.  Just shortly after that, we moved yet one more time to a house that actually fit all of us.  (I have two children ages 10 and 9 and he has a 16 1/2 year old son- we were cramped...)  Its been going great. However, I do admit- some old habits are creeping their way back in- stress man- I now know where I get it from. My weight has stabilized at 165- strictly because of my snacking and because I haven't been very active this winter.  I am working on this, so that I can get back into some of the jeans that I really like!  I am going to be starting to research doctors for my skin issues and my breasts.  I am not having any problems with my skin as far as rashes go, so it will all be out of pocket for what I would like done.  I would like a tummy tuck with muscle repair, my "bat wings" and a breast augmentation.  Some days I just don't feel comfortable in my own skin. Other days, its different.  Anyway- good luck to all of those on their journey! It can be a tough road, but we are here to support each other!


02/24/06

Feb 24, 2006

Well, the time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things.... 

Oh sorry- that's another day. I am going to talk a little bit about me. After Christmas, Jay and I split up. It was getting far too much for me to deal with the fighting between him and my son. So I asked him to leave. Now, we are able to talk, so the split was amicable, but attachment wise, I am not sure that I am doing so well. 

I am seeing someone else, his name is Steve. He is absolutely wonderful and the craziest thing is, we've known each other for like 4 years. And there is so much that we have in common, its crazy. But its been a wild ride so far!! I love it. Just this past weekend, we went to the Monster Trucks. And it was so much fun!!! It is just amazing that we get along so well. We are so compatible, its almost creepy. I love it!! I could shout it from the rooftops that I am so happy!!! I didn't think that I could be this happy... its weird to to even talk about it. 

I have been fluctuating in weight, between 145-150 lbs. So I am very happy where I am at. I don't think that I am eating right all the time, but I still do okay. Everybody has their moments, mine are few and far between, but I do have them. And its okay. Welll, I have to get flying for now... but I will write again soon!!!

 


08/03/2005

Aug 03, 2005

WOW!! How time flies!!! I haven't updated in awhile, so I thought this was the perfect time. I have had a couple things come up... Jay lost his job- seemed to be perfect timing because we were talking about moving, but weren't sure that the job was stable. Well, someone made up our minds for us. So, he's back on the job searching trail again- ho hum. Sometime in May, I ended up in the emergency room because I thought I was having a heart attack- pulse racing, hard to breath, pains in my rib cage, etc. They hooked me up to all kinds of monitors, etc- to find out that I was most likely having an anxiety attack. (I figure most likely stemmed from worrying about moving, etc.) So, I am good to go on that one- talk to the PCP and hooked me up with some stuff to calm me down a bit. 

Well then, about two to three weeks later- I ended up back in the emergency room. I was having severe pain in my abdomen- like something had gotten stuck- but it wasn't. So, again- I got hooked up to all kinds of machines, IV's, the whole 30 yards- only to find nothing. I had a cat scan done on my tummy region to see if there was anything going on. The results were sent to a specialist at Abbott Hospital, which said the only thing that was very apparent was that I had some large bowels in there, but nothing blocking or ulcers. So on my way I went. And I have been fine since then.

But, now I have some more awesome news- I am a HOMEOWNER finally. Well, its not exactly perfect, but its good enough for me and my family. I bought a trailer in Stacy, Minnesota on a contract for deed. The man that I am working with has been wonderful and if it weren't for my friend Christina- I wouldn't have found it. She bought her aunt's trailer and was going to be about a 1/2 hour away. It just got me thinking, it was going to be so much more expensive and I am not really super happy where I am at now, so why not look?? What can it hurt?? 

So, we just started looking and came across this deal.... and here I am- I am moving again- but hopefully, not for a long time, until I have enough saved to move into what I want. I am so happy!!!! The only thing is my kids will be going to a different school district completely- which might be alright for them. Its a brand new school this year, so they will get that! It will be cool!!

On to my weight loss- I am stuck at about 155 to 160- a little different from before, but not much. Although, I still haven't changed very much. My eating and water intake is still good, just the exercise isn't the best. Which hopefully that will change once I move- getting home a little earlier might have a better effect on me- I won't be so tired from driving an hour+ home. Can you see the excitement in my writing!! I am so excited that I am moving!!!! 

Well, I suppose- until next time!!! Take care all!!


May 23, 2005

May 23, 2005

Hi all- 
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Thanks for your support!!!

05/09/05

May 09, 2005

Well, today is a good day! Jay will finally be working! I am so happy for him. I had a great weekend! I went to a wine party for my future SIL's boyfriend. It was great! Only a few people, but enough to have good conversation. Afterwards, I went out for a little while with Jay's mom. We had a blast!!! I didn't get home until almost 2 am!! (Mind you, she lives an hour away from me.) Mothers Day was fun- I woke up to my son telling me Happy Mothers Day, being really quiet- as if not to scare me awake. I got up and made a marble cake with strawberries and whipped cream in the center with chocolate frosting for my mom and grandma. They loved it! My daughter made me a flower pot out of construction paper at school! Its so cute! 

Things have been going okay for me. I have been fluctuating between 160 and 165, I just need to incorporate more exercise into my routine, more water and a little more protein and I will be good to go. I am between 20 and 25 lbs from my personal goal. Who knows when I will get there!! I get plenty of protein and water now, but not enough exercise. I walk about a mile each day at work, but after I get home, I feel like I am too busy to do anything else. You know, the standard stuff- cleaning, making dinner, getting kids ready for the next day, laundry, etc. Too much to do, not enough time to do it. 

Oh yeah, and I have a new job!!! I started it in February of this year! It was such a relief!! I was so stressed out from my other job, I was almost ready to quit! And that would not have been healthy for me. I now work for the State of Minnesota on our welfare systems Help Desk! Its great!! I love it- the people here are so much better! They actually act like adults! Its amazing the change! It has helped me out so much even in my home life! I am not stressed out any more or frazzled when I get home. Well, I should go now! Jay- in case you ever read this- I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!


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Eddie Guerrero

Mar 01, 2005

I am dedicating this section to Eddie Guerrero, who died while here in Minnesota. Eddie was one of the best wrestlers in the WWE. He had a great sense of humor and was always up to a new challenge. He faced many wrong doings in his life, but made a great effort to turn his life around for his family and himself. RIP man- you will be gone, but not forgotten.

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July 9, 2004

Jul 09, 2004

WOW!!! Does time really fly or what???? 

So many things have happened... I spoke to my brother not too long ago. He came to my house for a barbeque with his new wife and almost didn't recognize me doing the dishes! That felt good. I have now lost 90 lbs since my surgery in January. I will be 6 months out in 2 more weeks and am hoping to hit 100 lbs down by the time of my 10 year high school reunion on 07/31/04. 

I am so excited to tell you all that I went shopping at Old Navy and actually bought a pair of jeans from there and THEY FIT!! Now they are getting too big. I am hoping I will be down to at least a size 16 or 18 soon. That is just so exciting. I started out at a 26 or 28- depending on the clothes and now into a 20 or even 18- I haven't tried on a pair of 18's recently. 

About a month ago, I tried on a pair of 18 (stretch) and they were the low rise (so I probably wouldn't wear them to work), but they fit.. it was just so amazing to see myself from the side. I still have a bit of a pouch in the front, but still--- it is just amazing. I have never been so amazed with progress in all my life. 

Now, 2 of my co-workers both have surgery dates. One has hers on August 3rd of this year and the other has hers on September 8th. I am so proud of them! It is such an exciting adventure. (Well, accept when I know that I haven't chewed very good....) That happened to me the other day... we were celebrating at work for my birthday and another co-workers birthday- so we ordered Chinese Takeout. I had sweet and sour chicken... and as I was chewing- I swallowed and plainly said "Oops.. didn't chew that one very good...".. well I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room... I went back to my desk and called Jay to have him pick me up from work.. now mind you.. I live an hour away from my job- so I have a bit to wait. 

My coworker, Christina, took me to the emergency room because I felt like I had a fist coming through my tummy. I got to the emergency room- almost in tears because it hurt so bad, waiting in line- my mouth started watering like crazy- I had to quick look around for the bathroom or I was going to throw up right there... after I relieved myself of what was making me sick.. I felt fine. I went back to work to wait for Jay to pick me up and then I went home. 

SO FOR ANYONE READING MY PROFILE:
REMEMBER TO CHEW, CHEW, CHEW...!!!!


Its crazy, but its true....
Anyway, I am going to head off- you all enjoy your journey as much as I have enjoyed mine so far!!


April 2004

Apr 01, 2004

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04/30/04
I am just amazed with this process! The things that I have been going through have just been amazing. One day I weighed 258 and the next day- major #2'ing going on.. and I weighed my self a day after that and weighed almost 250. I am now at a loss of 65 lbs total- GONE FOREVER!!! I am so excited! Jay is excited too! He loves the fact that I have lost this many lbs and in 3 months...! I am so excited! Can I say it any more??? We are having family pictures next Saturday on May 8th with Jay's family, so I bought a new shirt for it and tried it on when we got home and he was like "nice"!! My kids even like the energy that I have. When its nice out, we go walking with my friend Rachel around the elementary school track, at least a mile and a half (sometimes a mile). I try to do a mile when I am at work too, walking the city blocks. So I have been doing really well.


About Me
East Central, MN
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29.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
01/27/2004
Surgery Date
Jan 08, 2004
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Having some fun!!
approx 300lbs
This was the beginning of Ladies Night!!
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