rainesmom
4/13/07 I thought I would start up here and save everyone the trouble of going to the bottom. It's been awhile and I haven't even thought about updating.. been so busy but I was reminded recently that other newbies would like to read up on my progress... Let's them know what they have to look forward to. :o)
Well I am down to 129-131 lbs. depending on the day and what happened the day before. I wear size 4-6. I feel like a million bucks! I never dreamed that I would look and feel the way I do now.
I'll try to do better about up dating. Good luck to everyone in their journey.
225/145/129
6/16/2009 - Wow... it's been a very long time since I've updated my profile. I'm over 3 yrs out and weighing between 135-140 depending on the day. Still wearing size 4-6. I've had a tummy tuck and lift and implants. Tummy tuck was a breeze and healed soooo good. no so much with the lift. Had problems healing and had to go in for a second surgery where the doctor did a skin graf. yuck!
I wish everyone the best and if you have a questions please look me up.
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My name is Lara Dunn. I am 37 years old. After reading several profiles and realizing I wasn't alone I thought I would try my own. Maybe someone will read mine and it will help them.
Unlike most I wasn't overweigt all my life. I didn't gain the weight until my first child. I gained 75 lbs. with him and the rest is history. I was overweight for 8 years (size 20)and started working out everyday and lost down to a size 8-10. I then had my second child. I did better this time around but slowly gained it all back. After looking at my self in the mirror every day I knew I had to do something. My health was going down the drain and I want to watch my children grown up. I decided to look into WLS Aug-Sept. 2005. I had to switch my insurance from HMO to PPO. It kicked in Jan 2006. At my first consult I weighed in at 230 lbs. My surgery was on Monday, February 13, 2006. I went in weighing 225 lbs. I wasn't nervous until we were on our way to the Hospital. Thank goodness for my Husband and my MOM. They took such good care of me. Everything went smoothly and I went home at noon the next day.
2/22/06 One week post-op checkup lost 13 lbs. On liquids for one week after surgery. Then switched to soft foods. I was so happy to be able to chew!! I was supposed to remain on soft foods for 3 weeks. Well, I could only handle so much tuna and mashed potatoes. I started trying new things after the 2nd week of soft foods.
225/212/150
3/6/2006 - I had to return to work today. YUCK !! Having 3 weeks off was so nice. I still can't tell a difference in my clothes or body but I keep hoping. My eating is going well. I'm not getting enough protein or water but still trying. I keep craving salt. I know it can't be good for me but I keep pouring it on. Will ask the doctor about it on my next visit.
225/208/150
3/12/06 Going for my blood work today after work. I tried one of the Smart Ones for lunch. It had like 28g of protein. Tasted ok.. added some fresh Parmesan and some salt. I'm still having problems not drinking when I eat. It is sooo hard. I keep telling myself just a little sip that turns into several.
I guess the hardest part is wondering if I am losing enough weight or if I am doing something wrong. I have been walking at our park and considering joining the gym. I feel it might be a waste. I can't seem to find the time to make it there. My kids are in baseball and I can walk when they are at practice. Seems to be working.
225/202/150
3/16/06 - Well I am finally under 200 lbs. It has been so long since I've seen anything in the 100 area. I still don't have a strong goal for me.. I am thinking around 150 but wanting 140-145. I have been really good about walking and I am getting alot better about my protein. I am even being careful about not drinking with my meals.
Sometimes I feel guilty because I didn't have as far to go and I have had people tell me I didn't need it or deserve it that I could have the same results with careful eating and exercise. How can I tell them that I couldn't do it on my own. I needed this extra boost.
Well I felt I deserved it and I did this for me not for anyone else (other than my children)
I finally took my pictures and now I just have to figure out how to down load them to this page. wish me luck !
3/21/06 - well I figured out how to get my pictures on. I didn't realize it would be so hard for people to see me. When I look at them I am amazed. I never really "saw" how fat I was.
I'm am getting worried and frustrated because I'm not losing. I've been holding here around 198-199 for almost 2 weeks now. I am walking everyday about 1.5-2 miles a day.
I have lost 17 inches! Wearing size 16 dress pants.
2 X-mas's ago a friend gave me this beautiful jacket. Well I am wearing it today and I can actually close it for the first time. YEA
I am really needing some support right now.. so please feel free to e-mail. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile.
225/198/150
3/24/06 - Well I went to the doctor yesterday for my 1 month. He was very happy with my progress. They cleared me for working out more. Wants me to start with weight training. YUCK but I know it needs to be done. I have been lazy the last 2 days. It has been so cold that I didn't go walking. I will go tonight no matter what. (unless it rains ) then I will get on the gazelle.
They told me that I will only be losing about 5 lbs. per month from now on.. that sucks. I will have to work harder to make sure the inches are coming off. My doctor also informed me that my Goal weight for him is any where between 130-140. I didn't even weight that little in high school. I don't even know if that would be possible. Guess we will see. I just want to look good by September when I go to California. Marine Heaven. HOO RAA My pants are getting to big so I guess I get to go get me a pair this weekend. I'm at work now but I have a really funny story to tell later..
225/198/145
3/24/06 Ok so here it is.. Me and a co-worker decided to walk during lunch time. We were half way to our turn around point between buildings and I realized my panties were slipping down. by the time we made it to the building they were down on my hips under my butt. I was wiggling around trying to get them up and it didn't work so I told her I had to go to the bathroom. she was asking me if I was ok and I told her yes that my panties were falling off of me. She was laughing so hard and I was doing all I could to keep them up. I ended up having to pull them up in my butt just to keep them on. It was terrible. and so uncomfortable. but way too funny to keep to my self. Needless to say I will be getting me some new panties in a smaller size as soon as possible. Hope everyone is well.
225/198/145
4/3/2006 - Just wanted to give a quick up date. I am doing well not exercising like I should. I did break down and got me some wrist weights and a body ball. I am sore this morning so I guess it is working. It has been 7 weeks today. I will measure next week to check my inches lost. Praying for a big number.
225/191/145
4/13/06 - 2 months today. I weighed this morning and I was 185 woohoo. I am officially overweight. (-40 lbs). I also measured and I was -43.5 inches. Everything is going reasonably well. I went for a period of about 4-5 days where I was getting sick everytime I ate. I didn't today so I hope whatever it was I am over it. I have not been exercising everyday which I know is not good but I have been running around with the kids here and there and it is usually dark by the time we finish. That still leaves me with supper, homework, dishes, and housework. YUCK !! Well time for me to head home and get the little one off to baseball practice. Hope everyone has a great Easter.
225/185/145
4/22/06 - Saturday Morning and I am at work... Does anyone else see a problem with this???? I have been a very bad girl. Yesterday I made the ultimate mistake of going to the grocery store hungry. I bought snacks (carmel rice cakes and baked cheetos). Had a little of both last night. Today I will be going home to make cookies, cakes, and brownies for my son's bake sale (project graduation). Hard to believe he will be graduating this May and leaving in June for boot camp. I know I will be a nut case. We have never been a part longer than 2 weeks before.
Time for some good news.. I am wearing a size 12 now instead of 18/20. I even fit into a few size 10. Yesterday I tried on some of my daughters pants and they were so tight but they fit.. I even got her belt to hook. YEAAAAA I was really excited. One of my goals is to be able to wear her clothes. (She is 15 years old and wears size 7-9)
Well I better get back to work so I can get out of here soon. Take care all.
225/183/145
4/28/06 - Well I am sitting here at work and decided to figure out my weekly average weight loss.. only 4 lbs. per week. Now I am concerned that I am not doing as well as I thought. I really want to look good before my son graduates. Only 4 weeks and I just don't see it happening. Well back to work I will post more later.
225/181/145
5/12/06 - Well I thought I would up-date and add a few photos. I went to my 3 month follow up. Everything is going great.. I feel so much better. I didn't realize it would be this great. Everyone is telling me how great I look now. I feel great. I am going to add pictures of me and my new sister n law and another of me and hubby and one of my princess Madison and my son Wick.. I can't believe how fast they grow up.
225/176/145
6/12/06 - I thought I should update. 4 Months tomorrow. I am doing well I think.. I am down 58 lbs., wearing size 10 more than 12's. I am not shopping much since I don't want to waste my money. I just came back from my family reunion and these people haven't seen me in years and only one person said anything about me losing weight. It was kind of disappointing. Oh well shit happens. I took my kids to their grandparents for the next 2 weeks. Yippee.. DH is getting more interested in sex. I guess it's the weight loss mixed in with wanting to make sure i am satisfied at home. before he didn't care.. lol
I am not feeling so hot today. It started this weekend and i was having pains in my stomach area. Ended up with me throwing up well it happened again today. Not sure what is causing it. Well time to get back to work.
225/167/145
6/14/06 Well it started Saturday and was getting worse each day. I could barely eat. I had such a terrible pain in my stomach/chest area. I couldn't stop throwing up. So yesterday I went to the doctor and they think I might have an ulcer. He gave me Sucralfate and Prevacid. He said I need to call in Thursday and if I don't feel any better then he would do a scope. I feel alot better today and not sick at all. Now I'm just hungry. I find I want to snack and I'm not doing well with my choices. My favorite snack is a fortune cookie. Go figure. It doesn't bother my stomach at all. Well I just wanted to add this to my profile.
225/167/145
6/29/06 - Well after about a 2 week stall I have finally dropped another pound. The boflex we ordered came in and I have been working out 3-5 times a week. Still walking or swimming the other days. I hope I start seeing results. My stomach is my "ugly spot" I hate the way it just won't go down. When I lay down and it pools on the bed grosses me out. I am wearing size 10 and some 8's. I still have a way to go before I get to my goal and I plan on working harder every day. I have noticed that I really eat alot of carbs. I am working on cutting back some. My protein intake is good and my water could use some work. I still drink my Isopure everyday and take my vitamins like a good girl. : ) Well I better get back to work.
225/164/145
7/3/06 - Well I dropped down to 160 this morning. Woo hoo for me. 15 lbs to my goal. I went out with my sister in law this weekend. We had such a great time. There was a couple of hotties flirting with us. man o man.... and my hubby was working. He switched to nights and I hate it. We don't see each other and even worse is he works Wed, Thurs, Friday and Sat.. Now does that suck or what?? If I want to go out it has to be with friends or alone. Oh well.. I need to stop my whining.
225/160/145
7/16/06 - Just thought I would update.. Doing great.. Feeling Great !! Going out more.. Lovin and Living Life Again. I'm adding some pictures we took yesterday. Going out of town next week for business so I won't be around but looking forward to it.
225/157/145
7/26/06 - WOW is all I can say. I had a great week and my weekend turned out to be awsome. Went with my sister to her 20yr class reunion and saw many old friends and one old flame. He looked great and told me the same. We ended up talking for hours. I feel great and BIG NEWS after being gone for 5 days and not weighing (yes I usually weigh everyday) I was down to 152. I bought some new clothes and everyone is just in AWE !! I have new pictures to post so I will try to get that done tonight.
225/152/145
8/10/06 - Well I had my 6 month follow up this week. I am down 74 lbs from surgery. He is very pleased with my progress and I feel great. I love having people stop me in the hall at work and tell me how great I look or that I don't need to lose anymore weight. I still want to get to 145 and I think I will. I'm not doing all I can working out. My protein and water has been down too. I guess if I want to make my goal then I need to start working out again. My son left for Boot camp and I have been alittle stressed about that. I worry so much about him. I still think of him as my baby. Wow thats not the case anymore. Atleast I get to go to San Diego in Nov to watch him graduate. HOO RAH Love those Marines. One funny thing is how I had several 17-18 yr old boys trying to pick me up until they found out I was his Mom. They gave him heck after that. Life is great. I am enjoying it so much more now. I love having new small clothes.
Guess I better get to work. I'll post later. If you are reading this and want to chat just look me up.
225/151/145
6/13/06 - I just had to put in here.. I am finally under 150. The scale read 149.0 WOOOHOOOO
I went to the mall and tried on clothes. I squeezed into a size 5 juniors (stretch) and the 7 juniors fit great. I am very excited other than I just spent a fortune on more work clothes. Maybe I can find someone to size them for me. Well I'll update soon.
225/149/145
9/5/06 - I finally made my goal weight of 149 !!! I feel like jumping through hoops. Me and Bo have joined a softball team. It is with his department and we will be playing other police depts in the area. It is so much fun. Working different muscles. oouch ! LOL
I now wear size 5-8 depending on the clothes. I feel awesome and I actually feel like I look great too !! I'll update again soon.
225/145/145
9/27/06 - I am still weighing 145. I figure I am at my 6 month stall but I don't mind abit. I am very happy with my current weight and size.. Can you imagine that? I know it is hard for me to take in too. I am buying size 4-6 now and I took some of my work clothes in to get altered. It ended up costing me $180 but well worth it when you think about how much I spent on the clothes themselves. They are such good clothes and I can't afford to replace them.
I set up an appointment with Dr. LoMonaco (PS) for a consultation. I hope I can afford all that is needed. LOL My appt is tomorrow so I will update more on that later.
I'm still playing softball. We really suck but I'm out there and running and batting and having a great time. Better than sitting on my arce and not doing anything.
I am planning my trip to San Diego to see my son graduate from Boot Camp. I miss him so much. He has been doing great on writing me letters and letting me know he is doing ok. I usually get a letter once a week or so.
Well I better stop now.. I will update later with information from my appt. with Dr. LoMonaco.
225/145/145
10/09/06 - I went to see Dr. LoMonaco and now I just need to figure out if I can afford it. It is sooo expensive. I talked to him about a boob job (lift and implants), tummy tuck and fat injections into my butt. I know that sounds funny but I really don't have any padding and it hurts all the time. Oh well... I had a great weekend, spent it with a friend of mine from high school and we went to the Rice Festival in Winnie. It took me all day Sunday to recover from Friday and Saturday night. LOL But it was worth it. I am below my goal now. I don't mind so much but I really don't want ot lose any more. I am very happy where I am now and I think I look great. I dont want to start looking sick.
230/141/145
