February 15, 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Just got my bubble burst. Just called the doctor with all my questions and I am not having TT just panniculectomy. Kinda disappointed but suppose I shouldn't be panniculectomy was all i was expecting. So for that i will be thankful. Just might be making Tampa after all....

February 4, 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Went to the mailbox yesterday and found my approval letter for surgery was reading and it said i was apporved for abdominoplasty which from what information i found and by talking to you guys in the chatroom that it is a tummy tuck so ya won't here me complain if that's what insurance approved me for was happy with the panniculectomy but am comepletely outta this world with the TT..feeling pretty blessed these days....                                                                                                                                                                                    

February 2, 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 OMG....I can't believe it. Had a message on my phone last night from the intake department at the hospital about my 2/20 appointment. Wasn't aware I had a 2/20 appointment so called today to find out what was going on. Get this, I am scheduled for my panniculecotmy for 2/20 at 7:30 am. How unreal is that? Just can't believe it happened so fast. So in just over 2 weeks there will be less of me for all of you to love...LMAO...Again, I have to thank all of you in the chatroom for being my shoulder to cry on and my cheering squad when i need it...and even for giving me a good kick in the butt once in a while...you are all more than just words on a screen and can't wait to meet some of you in TN seeing surgery is so close don't think i'll be making the Tampa trip...love you guys

January 23, 2007                                                                                                                                           Haven't updated for a while so, couldn't sleep to excited at my news today. So, figure now was as good a time as any to check in. I saw the surgeon today for my 18 month check up. WOW 18 months have flown by. He was very pleased with my progress and my loss of 201 lbs. He asked me how I was feeling and doing. I was honest and told him most days I feel great and other like this past weekend I feel like a complete failure cuz I am still so far from goal. But that is just me always so negative towards myself. Am working on that tho. Made that my new years resolution to be less negative towards myself. So anyway, the doctor was dictating a letter to my insurance for my panniculectomy before I left his office he said if I didn't hear anything from him in 2 weeks to start pestering my insurance. I thought for sure I wouldn't be hearing that from him so I'm wicked excited. Life without my belly unreal. Will keep you all posted when I hear something. Thanks to all you guys in chat. For lifting me up when I need it. Love you guys.

October 10, 2006
I thought my journey had ended. I hadn't lost anything in almost 2 months. But, YIPPEE that scale started moving again. My body continued to change for those 2 months tho as my new pants I had bought were getting bigger. But ya know it's those dang numbers that mean the most. I am now down 193 pounds in 14 1/2 months...it still amazes me everyday. I have a new lease on life and i'm gonna live it to the fullest.

August 1, 2006
I had my 1 year follow up with the surgeon on July 24th. He was very proud of the progress I have made. My blood test showed that my iron is low so I am now on iron pills. What joy. Hope this will help but think it might explain my tiredness the past month. I am now down 183 lbs in a year. Still seems so unreal to me. Guess it shouldn't after a year huh but i never imagined life could be so good. I go back to see the surgeon in Jan to see about getting some of my belly removed. Life without a belly I can't imagine.

July 21, 2006
One year ago today was the start of a whole new life for me. On that day I never imagined what my life would be like today. I am amazed everyday at the changes in myself. To most people they don't even realize how much those little changes mean to a large person. Like not needing a seat belt extender...last year needed two now i need none...i used to avoid seats with arms now I find seats with arms just to see IF i can fit...haven't found one yet that I can't fit in...I have much more self confidence and will speak up for myself as well as look people in the eye when speaking to them...have had a few people tell me I never used to do that...Well, after 38 years it's about time don'tcha think?... WLS has truly saved my life. In the past year I have gone from 504 lbs to 323 lbs...a total loss of 181lbs that pretty much means i lost a half a pound a day for the past year. Amazing.
I go Monday for my 1 yr follow up with the surgeon so will post again with his remarks. I want to thank all my friends (new and old) and family for all the support they have given me over the past year. But don't think you're off the hook now still gonna need plenty of support to make it to goal. So, again...Thank you...I love you all :)

April 30, 2006
Wooo Hooo updated pics finally made it....I just got home from a wonderful weekend with my family and friends...some I hadn't seen since November...the look on my friends mothers face was priceless....she had to do a double take....I am amazed everyday by something changing on my body...I wore a pair of jeans I bought 2 weeks ago and they are 2 big...guess it's time for another shopping trip to the city

April 20, 2006
Wow 9 months post op tomorrow....Unreal....152 lbs in that short amount of time...I never realized how held back I was by my weight until now...I thought I pretty much lived life as I wanted but man was I wrong...I just went on a date (with my girlfriend) last night...we went to the movies....first time in 20 years for me...what a feeling to know i could easily fit into the seat....The weightloss itself is awesome but it's the being healthier is the best...I am no longer diabetic, cholesterol is normal and no more cpap machine...Everyday I find some new change with myself...I can't wait to see what the future holds for me....I'm gonna live life to the fullest and make up for the past 25 years or so....watch out world....Here comes Sandy....

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