Angela Dowdy-Boyd
9/20/2007
Here is my story, I have always been overweight, but always had something going for me. In school I was fine, but after high school weight was my issue. I got marriage 9 years ago, I have a GREAT husband who loves me, I have 2 beautiful daughters who love me and I too of them, my friends are GOD sent. However, I need more for example starts at home and it is my place to set the example for my 8 yr old and 2 yr old. I never want them to be embarrassed of me or them to have a weight issue even with it being in their genes. In addition, as far as of my husband I need to rewrap my sexy a little more. I am a very attractive women of 36 yrs old, but PEOPLE I can be better. I started my journey over a two yrs ago, and did not follow through because I got pregnant; the doctor told me to give it 1 to 2 yrs before I revisit this again. I got the jitters again in May this year. In my waiting I gain another 7 lbs and figured August 2007 I would make this a reality. Now, I have went to numerous support group meetings, another seminar, spoke friends who has had this , and spoke with my sister in the work place who now taking this walk with me. ( I know I will be HOTTER THAN HER),( M.F. you know I love ya). I went back to Dr. Spaw office one week and my approval came the next week , the psych exam is schduled for September 28th. After that my exam will be analyized last will be the final dr appt, and surgery date will be in place. I have been praying about which one to have the lap or the RNY, I said that I will let GOD give me the answer upon going to the pre-op dr appt. I am ready for my break though and a new HOTTER, HEALTHIER, HOORAH ME!!!!!
10-3-2007
The Surgeon's office called to make the final pre-op visit/surgery date.
I am so ready!! I hate that the dr only does final appointments on Fridays, because my honey was planning to go with me. I love my baby's daddy, lover, friend, husband he is a great guy. Roderick really wanted to go with me, because he had somethings to ask, but he has given me his list and I will get the info for him.
10-16-2007
I have a special shout out to Mrs Kimmie, Pearl, FrannyMae, Necoleadkins and the Bandland, you all are very encourging and I truly THANK YOU!!!
I start my liquid diet today and needless to day it is HELL and it is nothing but 8:45 in the morning. My little one Miller turned 2 year old this past week end and the party planning is slow, but I will get there.
My honey ask me are you ready, my responce was as ready I was to have your children. HEARTFELT! You all I am ready, however human I am bit nervous. Just keep your girl in and on the prayer list.
Angela
11-2-2007
My surgery is Monday at 9:00 A.M. I am very nervous, scared, fulled with anxiety, happy all that, which all this is normal. Let me explain to some of you who have just thought or soon will be where I am now. EVERYONE WILL NOT BE HAPPY FOR YOU. I have an family who I am close who is totally against this form of weight loss methods. In retrospect do I respect her opinion YES, but I have yet to tell her about me. I know that she knows that I am having this surgery, however she has not came to me and of have not of her. Guess what I still love her!!!!!
My husband is happy, supportative, but scared. I LOVE HIM
I say this to say this: Everyone may not be behind you or give you that lovin feeling that you would like, but if you are in Christ then let him come in and lead you and that dr. I have nothing to lose but weight and everything to gain right now. In addition my children will have a mother that will be around for more birthdays, holidays, graduations, marriage, and grandchildren. THIS IS WHAT I want.
I will be able to go to any store and choose what I want and look great in it, I will never be the Fat girl anymore, I will be the PHAT girl. But above all else I LOVE ME SOME ME, I LOVE ME SOME ME and there is nothing anyone can do about it. To those who read this be healthy and go into this with a clear mind and heart and a clear precise understanding of what you wish the outcome of your jouney to be. Langston Hughes wrote: WHAT HAPPENS TO A DREAM DEFERRED.....
11-14-2007
Guys I am back and doing great, the gas that they load your abdomen up with is crazy. My doctor was great and the entire staff at Baptist. I go to the doctor on tomorrow, so that is a good thing. I find it hard to measure my fluid intake, however everything else is great. IF I CAN DO IT WORLDS BIGGEST BABY THEN ANYONE CAN!!!!!!!!
12-06-07
Hello friends,
It has been a wonderful journey, I have lost 37 lbs!!!!!!!!
I feel good, my husband can not keep his hands off me, it is great!! I have got calls and encouragement from friends both near and far. To my friend Kesha it is going to be alright and Ms Frances this is going to be fun. Pearl and Black Destiny we are going to make it. I have got calls and shout outs from all my friends and you all keep me grounded. Oh yeah my children as young as they are notice a diffence in me. My 8 year old and I went to a birthday party of one of her friends about 2 weeks ago and we won the Walk it Out Contest. Guys you know I did not get tired and did this in 2" heels. Even though it is 37 lbs I feel sexy, vibrant, and good about me!
Friends this is going to be a great year and I feel just blessed to be alive I have lost 44 lbs and I am loving it. To anyone who is thinking about this surgery, please check into it, because it can change your life from done to no turning back. GOD BLESS EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM OH AND BWF
LOVE, PEACE AND GOOD CHEER IN THE COMING YEAR!!! I AM GOING TO GET NEW PICTURES SOON
01-28-2008
Hello Guys!
I am down 56lbs since November 5th .
Drum Roll Please
My weight is 260 I never thought that I would be here again and child it feels great. I look good and livin life like it is golden. My children, husband are crazy about me and all my friends are going to have surgery or living a more healthy lifestyle. I workout for 45 minutes a day usually during the evening news and I stay far away from CARBS!!! The ladies at church are pleased they tell me that I do not jiggle like you use too. For me that is encouraging.
Till next time,
Happy weigh in
6-20-2008
Guys this has been an adventure, I am 45 lbs from goal. I now weigh 215 and the size 16 is sexy. My family are so proud of me. My eldest daughter told me I was pretty and I just hugged her and kept composed until to got in my room and cried. I never know that I could ever look as good as I do now and with a blood rate of 113/64 I feel FINE!! My husband is starting to take care of himself and he has lost 7 lbs since last Friday and am very proud of him. I told him I need him here to love me and I him and to raise these children. Ladies if we do not take care of us we live shorter lives and die in a mess. My friends call me the skinny girl and I just get silly. O' yeah I got me some weave and weave is good I am weave addicted. Enough about me you all email me and I will soon put some new pictures up of myself so all of my OH friends can see me. Guys if you know anyone who is getting ready for surgery PRAY for them and PRAY over again.
Love ya'll
8-23-2008
Hello Guys,
I have doing great! I am in school and I have a new job, with school, family, church and all I have become on the move all the time. I am down to 190 lbs twenty lbs from my first goal and 40 lbs from my ultimate goal. It is amazing what almost a year makes. My children are loving on mommy and my husband is loving his wife he still can not keep his hands to himself, but when you are looking good, what can you say. The main director of the choir at church told me that I was a SEXY SAINT, I fell out laughing, she went on to say that she is very proud of me. I will soon be recording and we will see what happens. NASHVILLE, WHO WISHES TO PLAN A MEET AND GREET? I had to buy me somemore AppleBottoms and Derron jeans my old ones are too big now. I mentored a wonderful lady who is now on her way to ONEDERLAND. I have not got a chance to post more pictures plus a advitar yet, but I will. GUYS I FEEL AWSOME, I JUST GOT TO REMEMBER TO TAKE MY MEDS AND DO NOT SKIP A DAY, BECAUSE THE NEXT DAY I PAY!
Love you all,
Angela
Me now 185
Me at Goal
185
150
185 150
From what I can see, there is not really much difference, I am doing great and to everyone who has commented, thank you for helping, praying for me as I go through. The encouragement is great!! You guys are awsome and I am grateful for knowing you.
Luv All You All,
Angela
