Sabrina M.

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Happy New Year to ya!

I hope everyone is having a great year so far. So much has happened in my life but, not much has changed. I'm still feeling like I'm brand new to the surgery process...even though I'm 19 months out. Wow! 19 months out??? That's crazy! It seems like yesterday that I was trying to talk myself into not being afraid of the actual surgery!

I had my surgery June 14, 2012. Exactly one year later, my husband had wls. He stole my surgiversary! It's cool though...I kinda like him lol. I had RNY, he had VGS. We're both doing great. I have finished dropping weight (I think). I've been between 148 and 152 for the last 9 or so months. I'm fine at this weight. I lost about 90lbs in all. My husband is 7 months out. I think he's 80 down...he works out more than I do well, maybe a lot more :) I'm glad we were able to go through this process together. I've read about couples breaking up after their surgery. That was scary to me. We're hanging in there...he's my best friend even before either of us loss a pound. As long as he continues to do what I say, we'll be fine! (Just kidding...lol)

Well, I just wanted to stop by to let ya'll know that I'm still here...even if I don't blog. TTyl OH :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Sabrina

Hey ya'll!
I hope EVERYONE is doing GREAT! I'm doing good. I'm taking my vitamins daily, gettin my protein in (as best as I can), getting more exercise in,  and looking forward to my ONE YEAR SURGIVERSARY! Can you believe it??? Me either. It's crazy. Time has really flown by. I've learned so much about myself that I didn't know...I like cute, short  dresses, high heels, and lip chap (lip stick/ gloss lol). I'm down to 150 lbs...I think I'm about done, which I'm comfortable with. I'm a long ways away from the 230's.
Guess what? My husband is having the VGS procedure done on June 14th...that's right! Exactly one year from the date I had my RNY! I feel like I'm back at the beginning. I'm reminded of all the stuff I went through to get to where I am now. I'm definitely a support system for him. I told him I will NOT leave the hospital for anything! I'll be there until he checks out...just as he did for me. I wanted to go to party city to get a nurse's uniform, but that may be a lil inappropriate, ya think?  Lol...I'll keep everyone updated on our progress. I've seen couples who have broken up after one of the spouse's have gone through wls. I'm always in prayer about us. We'll celebrate 11 years of marriage in October, survived my surgery (with my CRAZY self lol), and prayerfully survive his. Thanks for listening...again ;)
Good night friends!
Sabrina

I don't feel noways tired...I've come too far from where I started from. Nobody told me that the road would be easy. I don't believe He brought me this far to leave me! I hope yall are all doing well. I'm down to 150 something...feeling great! I have noticed that my blood pressure has been a lil high. I gotta get that in check. I think I'm eating too much sodium. I have a doctor's appt coming up...I wanna keep it monitored. Other than that, life is great. I'm a happy chick!
Sabrina

I hope ya'll are doing good! I periodically stop by and check on my friends. I've even friended some new folks! I'm excited to follow everyone's progress. It's nice to have a support group...seriously. This is a tough journey. Whoever says it's easy and quick can go KICK ROCKS!
I'm down to 155.5. My starting weight was 231. I'm starting to hear the "don't lose anymore weight" and the "you look too skinny" statements that I've read about. I'm happy with my weight and my progress. I'm comfortable with my body. I've gained some confidence...but, my husband still thinks I'm kinda timid when it comes to dressing. I'll still wear jeans, sneakers, and a tshirt. I'm tryna get out of my old mentality, but it's taking me some time.It's the first day of spring, so I've decided to start me a new wardrobe with bright colors...maybe some heels, colored jewelry, etc...we'll see!
I was just stopping by to make sure ya'll know I'm still here, and enjoying life
Sabrina

Hey yall! I hope yall are doing well and feeling great! I'm down to 175ish, I think. I'm almost 60 lbs down! There's not a day that goes by where someone won't mention my weight loss...if feels great. I don't have a big head. I know I still have a ways to go but I'm enjoying the ride...whoooo hoooo! I don't have many clothes that fit. I'm in a size 12 now! I started at a 18, but comfortable 20. I even bought my first pair of size 10 jeans...now that's crazy for real!
I renewed my vows! I'm gonna post new pics soon. I felt so pretty in my wedding gown...just like a princess. We danced the evening away at our reception and I didn't get tired! We took off from work for three days and headed to the beach. We had a WONDERFUL time. We really cut up!
I'm looking forward to the holidays, even though I won't be able to eat as I did last year, which is fine with me. I don't feel like I have so many restrictions on me. I definitely can't eat in the amounts that I used to, but I can still enjoy SOME of my favorite foods. I can't have soda at all, not even diet. It's too strong. I would kill soda's before. They were my favorite.
Well, I'm still here fam :) Thank God!
Sabrina

Hello Friends,
I hope that everyone is doing great!  I don't blog daily, but I visit often...just to see what's goin on in OH Land. I'm 4 days shy of being 3 months out. Wow! I remember reading other people's three month blogs and thinking "three months outta surgery seems forever away," and look. Here I am! God is good even when I'm not...and speaking of not being good, I gotta get back to the basics. I'm not doing as well as I should be with protein and exercise. I'd much rather eat my protein up but of course, my lil pouchy won't hold but so much. I finally did find a protein shake with an ok taste, but that ish makes me nauseous. As far as exercise, I was going four days/week while I was outta work for the summer. School started August 25, and I think I've gone once since them...smh. When I get home from work, Deucey (my son), has football practice for an hour and a half. While he's on the field, I could be at the gym, right? You're right...gym during football practice it is. I'm down to 187ish, down from 231. But you know what's weird? I STILL don't see my loss! That's so stinkin crazy!  I keep old pics of me on my dresser to help me see it. But if I see a new picture of me, it doesn't look like me. My mind and eyes don't match yet. I went to Myrtle Beach with my bestie. We didn't take any men and I didn't take my kids. We had a ball! Listen to this...I walked down the strip, at night, with heels on! Yes! Meeee! I felt so confident! Guys even offered to take me for a ride on their bikes. That was a negative...I lost weight. Not my mind lol. But it was flattering after being married for ten years (next month), I'd like to still think I still got "it". I like blogging about my experience, and I appreciate everyone who shares their experience with me...have a good weekend, friends :)

Hey! I'm just stopping by to check on my friends! Hope your day is going well!!!
Sabrina

I hope everyone is doing great here in the land of OH! I have been doing pretty good myself. I'm down to (about) 191 :) I've stayed away from the scale for three days now, so I could be up or down a few. I'm back to work! When I came in, I got soooo many compliments on my weight loss! I'm wearing a 14 now but I'm kinda in denial. I'll still put on 16's and even 18's. Idk why??? I have pictures all over my dresser so that I can look in the mirror and back at the pics, hoping I can finally see myself the way I really am. In my mind, I'm still big. My husband is enjoying me. He said it's hard sometimes to find me in a crowd lol. Well, I'm at work so I guess I'd better get busy...thanks for listening friends.

Hey good folks! I hope everybody is doin good, feelin good, and lookin good! I have no idea where to begin...so much has changed in my life in such a very short period of time. So...here I go. I went to my one month check up last week. My doctor didn't say he was disappointed, but I kinda feel like he was. I'm down 26 lbs today, but this time last week, I was down about 22. I thought that was great! I figure it's coming off faster than I put it on. He encouraged me to drink more, eat more, and get in more protein. He did say he still loves me tho. And he asked me if I was mad at him lol. When I left his office, I went to wal-mart and bought me a big 2-liter jug thing that I can drink out of. I knew I wasn't gettin in enough water. Now, for protein...ugh!!! That's a whole story within itself! No excuses...I just didn't like it. I brought two cases of chocolate shakes from Sam's. It was fine at first cuz I would drink them almost frozen. But somewhere down the line, those things made my pouchy rumble like a jungle! I did not like that at all...felt like I had a BM coming, but it would only be gas! And for real...my gas don't stink lol! I'm for real tho...I was prepared for some funky gas, but its tolerable. I'm not one who thinks my ish don't stink cuz it does...but my gas don't  (I'm silly!) Anyway, I got me some of the powdered Isopure, the vanilla kind. I mixed it with all kinds of crystal light cuz that's about the only thing I drink...don't like that either until TODAY! I mixed it with some peach, wal-mart brand bootleg crystal light...and I like it! I'm so excited about that. I wanna do right so badly. I wanna make my docs proud of me when I go back in a month cuz I really do appreciate my RNY and I don't take it for granted. Other people see my loss, but I don't. I have noticed that my neck has gotten smaller. People keep tellin me I look like ma now which is fine cuz my mama is hottt! I'm buying size 16's now (from the goodwill department store) but I'll still wear my 18's. I won't go back to work until August anyhow.
Now, on another note...I'm getting married again!!! Me and Paul will renew our wedding vowels in October. It'll be 10 years, and I may have forgotten some of the vowels so I think it's a good time lol. Our wedding was very small and kinda busted. We plan on having some fun this time around. We're gonna renew our vowels at the reception so we can get straight to the partying!! I gotta get a dress. It won't be a big 'ol gown, but it'll be nice. I won't buy it until sept. cuz Idk what size I'll need. Hopefully not a 16! I wish all of yall could come!!! We'll leave for a cruise that monday afterwards. I've never been on one so this'll be interesting. I know I'm supposed to post some pics...I will. I just haven't taken any. Well, I'll burn yall ears up again later. Thanks for reading! And DON'T GIVE UP..YOU HEAR ME????
Brina

Hola my friends! I went to the gym this morning! My doctor finally cleared my to use the treadmill and light weights. I was the only one in there so I didn't have to share the TV...he-he! I got a lot of protein in before I knew it. I have another half to get in, and I'm done for the day. I went to my two week appt on Wednesday. They didn't do anything except ask me a million questions.  I didn't really have anything to tell him other than I'm feeling good and following the guidelines. He finally told me HIS weight goal for me (drum roll)....115 lbs! Haaaaa Haaaaa! I've NEVER been that small in my life...well, maybe when I was 10??? IDK, but that's not a goal I'd like to reach. If a person like me drops to 115, folks will look at me  like I either lost my job, is sick, or on crack! The goal I have set for myself is between 140-160. I think that's more like it. We'll see. I'm just happy that my blood pressure is under control, my body feels good, and my feet don't hurt lol. Buying smaller clothes is just an added bonus for me. Good health in #1 in my book. I'm going to the beach for the 4th. I'll take some pics but don't expect to see ya girl in a bathing suit...NEGATIVE! I thought about it...can't do it. It'll be just me and Paul. The kids will be gone with their auntie. Time to pack my bag, friends...ttyl!
Sabrina
PS
Every year I ask my Uncle Otis what he's doin on the fourth. His response... "gettin a fifth" lol.