ShootinStar412
Update... it's been a while
Apr 13, 2010
Hey everyone!! It has been months since I got a chance to write.. but I thought I'd take the time to update everyone on how things have been going for me. First of all, I'm no longer a foster parent. It was difficult but we requested they find her a new family. Second, I am now currently separated from my husband. But as far as my weight loss is concerned... I have lost 142 lbs. since September 4th. I just had an appointment the other day with my surgeon's office. Everything is going great! I'm not having any problems other than my Vitamin D being low, and finding out that I probably have gout. But my weight loss is going wonderfully. I have gone from a size 32 clothes to now wearing 18, sometimes 16. I have amazed myself with my determination... and I couldn't be happier. Plus, I still have more to lose!!!!
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First Post-op Appointment
Sep 15, 2009
Today I had my first follow up appointment with my surgeon. He checked everything and made sure it was going well. He discussed the soft diet with me, which I actually start on tomorrow. How exciting! Oh and I was super surprised when I found out I lost 22 pounds since my surgery on 9/3! I was so shocked! But I'm loving this. :)
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The days after, for me at least
Sep 08, 2009
So, I had my surgery on Thursday, 9/3. Things have definitely been challenging for me. I came home from the hospital on Saturday. Since then, I have been on a clear liquid diet. This is tough! But no one said it would be easy. I'm looking forward to starting my full liquids tomorrow, with stuff like milk yum! I am so excited. Sorry I can't stay on too long today but just wanted to give everyone an update. I made it this far at least. 
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Here comes the worry monster...
Aug 25, 2009
So, my surgery is in about one week. I am super excited and anxious.. I want my new life to start. But, today started some new feelings for me. I know a lot of people are worried about the surgery itself. I'm not so sure that is what is bothering me the most though. I am so scared I am going to mess up. I know that having the surgery usually prevents you from doing this or that which is why it is so successful. But in the back of my mind I feel like I'm going to screw this up just like every other attempt I have tried to lose the weight. I am planning on following all the guidelines my surgeon and nutritionist gave me. I guess my low self esteem and low confidence is starting to play against me here. I had to look myself in the mirror today (which I hardly EVER do) and tell myself that I can do this... that I will do great! I just hope I believed myself LOL. 
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About Me
Mechanicsburg, PA
Location
35.1
BMI
Surgery
09/03/2009
Surgery Date
Jan 04, 2009
Member Since
