terrifogle40
**02/28 296 start weight
**03/28 244 32 lbs.
**04/28 236 8 lbs.
**05/28 221 15 lbs.
**06/28 209 12 lbs.
**07/28 199 10 lbs.
**08/28 193 7 lbs.
**09/28 184 9 lbs.
**10/28 177 7 lbs.
**11/28 171 6 lbs.
**12/28 167 5 lbs
**01/28 158 9 lbs.
**02/28 142 15 lbs.
**03/28 140 2 lbs. AT GOAL!!!!
**04/28 136 4 lbs.
**11/15 145 gained a little, but that's ok
**05/04 122
**8/23 118 lbs.
**10/04 118 lbs.
**03/15 118 lbs.
**08/07 127 lbs.
CURRENT WEIGHT 08/01/2007--127lbs.
Weight Lost 178 lbs.
Starting Measurements--02-28-02
waist 50"
hips 52"
bust 54"
under bust 46"
thighs 50"
neck 16"
left calf 17"
right calf 17"
Current Measurements--03/15/06
waist 26"
hips 36"
bust 34"
under bust 30"
thighs 34"
neck 10"
left calf 11"
right calf 11"
Total inches lost 110 inches
MY JOURNEY TO WLS
I have been overweight since I was 20 years old. I am now 36 and weigh more than I have ever weighed in my life. I feel so helpless. I went for my first visit to my surgeon on January 16, 2002 and I was horrified when I tipped the scales at 276 lbs. I have a loving husband, 4 wonderful children, and 2 adorable step-daughters. All of my friends and part of my family are really hasseling me about having the surgery because of the possibility of complications. My husband is very supportive. I have come to realize this is a decision I have to make for myself. I have got to do something because I am slowing killing myself with my weight. My husband and I have been married for 1-1/2 years and I have gained 60 lbs. in that amount of time. If anyone has any words of encouragement or a success story, please feel free to email me....I am TERRIFIED!!!!!
01-19-02 Well I am 40 days pre-op. Still a little scared, but I am ready for a change. I cannot wait to do all the things I want to do. Just to be able to go play with my kids in the afternoon after work makes me feel all fuzzy inside. To be able to shop in the normal size department. I CAN NOT WAIT!! I can't wait to breathe normally. I bought Carnie Wilson's book last night and I am going to read it this weekend. I have also ordered Barbara Thompsons book. I want to get as much information as I can. I have started my journal, and when I am 1 year post-op, I am going to write a book on my struggle with weight. Well that is all for now, will check back later. Thanks to you that have sent words of encouragement, it means so much to me!!!! -- Terri Fogle
01-20-02 I am 39 days away from the rest of my life. Friends and family are still urging me to rethink my decision. I have made my decision and it is to have the surgery. No one understands unless they have walked in my shoes. I have got to do this for myself!!
01-22-02 Well I am 37 days pre-op and I am still going through with it. People at work and family are really trying to discourage me from having the surgery. My mom really does not want me to have it. I am the only girl and I think she is just afraid of losing me. I know in the end she will be my greatest supporter and my biggest fan. I do not want to disappoint them. I am so afraid I won't lose anything and then I will really feel like a total failure. I want my kids to be proud of me when I go to the school. I also want my husband to be proud when he walks down the mall with me. Enough for now, gotta go watch a movie with the kiddos.
01-25-02 YIPPPEEEE, I got my final approval today!! The surgery is definitely on now. I have to go for a ultrasound of my gallbladder next week and then I am all done and just waiting "patiently"....NOT!! I am so ready to cross over to the losing side!! I have never wanted to be a loser before...That seems so funny to me. Anyway just a little update. I am counting down...I have 34 more glorious days and I can hardly wait!!
01-29-02 Weeellll, I am 30 days from my surgery. Counting 'em down. I went today for my gallbladder scan and everything was right where is should be. I have never been poked and prodded so much in my life. The nurse said everything looked great and I am cleared for surgery. Now all I have to do is wait. People are still trying to discourage me from having the surgery. At times I get so scared I almost call and tell them to forget it. But, I know this is the best thing for my health so I am going for it. I trust in the Lord and I know he is going to watch over me. I am putting it in his hands. He has never let me down before. Until next time.......
02-03-02 I cannot believe it...I only have 25 more days. I am so excited, I can hardly contain myself. The fear is slowly going and I am beginning to feel really good about my decision to have the surgery. I just cannot hardly wait to buy pretty clothes and shop in the normal department. Goodbye Lane Bryant and Catherines...Hello Foley's and Dillard's junior department....Now I am dreaming big..Hey I always tell my kids to "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars!!!" or
Go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is......So with that said, I am going to DREAM BIG!! Later
02-07-02 Well I have exactly 3 more weeks. I am counting them down. I went today for my final appointment with Dr. Babineau. He felt all over and mashed my tummy and listened to every portion of my body I think. He says all my test look good and I am ready to go. I will go into surgery at 10:00 a.m. on the 28th. Still a little scared, but not as much as I was. I am beginning to feel a little peaceful about it. I am just ready to cross over to the other side. It is not getting here fast enough.
02-09-02 Okie dokie, I am less than 2 weeks away and cannot wait. I have had a little pain my left calf and that sorta bothered me. I am so afraid I am going to have a blood clot, I may just be imagining it. But I am going to call my doctor on Monday just to be safe. I went last night a bought all of my stuff for when I get home from the hospital. I am just sooo excited, and scared at the same time. So many wierd emotions are going through me right now. I do not know whether to laugh or cry. Anyway, I will post again soon....
02-12-02 Well, I am now 16 days from sugery. Just a little over two weeks. I went today and had a doppler of my legs and everything is fine. No clots. I am so ready to have my surgery and start really living. I am more anxious now than scared. I just want to feel good and be thin. I have a buisiness trip next week but will post before I go over to the other side!!
02-14-02 Two more weeks and I cannot wait. I am so excited. I think I am driving my husband crazy. I cannot sleep at night, I cannot concentrate on anything but WLS. I am just tooooooo excited.
02-25-02 My how things can change in just 11 days. My husband just up and walked out on me yesterday. At a time that was so exciting for me. I just cannot believe it. He met someone else online and I guess he thinks the grass will be greener on the other side. As much as I love him, I have to let him go. I only wish him happiness. Life goes on and mine will go on thinner. 2 more days and I will cross over.
03-05-02 Well, I am an official postie...It is great, but let me tell you it ain't painless!! I will write more when I feel a little stronger.
03-10-02 Gosh, I feel like it has been an eternity since I posted here. I am with my mom trying to recoup. This surgery is a little on the hard side. Ok, lets see the morning of my surgery I got to the hospital at 6:30, they started my IV and drew some blood. About 7:30 they took me to surgery holding and I talked to my doctor and the doctor that put me to sleep. He asked me could he pray for me before we went back, of course I said sure. About 8:30 they took me to the operating room and starting something in my IV that burned like!@#$#, I told the doctor it hurt and he just put the gas mask over my face and said see you in a little bit. I woke up in recovery about 5 hours later. They then took me to my room where I don't remember much at all for the next two days. I was kinda in and out. I remember getting up to walk the first night and then again the next day. On day three I was up and about, had my catheter out and felt good. Had my water and apple juice. That night I had a fever and it kept going up so They were concerned. It got to 102 and my doc ordered chest x-rays for pnemonia and blood work. All were clear so he was worried and so was I that I had a leak. So he stopped everything by mouth, and put the catheter back in (owie). The next day was Sunday and they came and got me for a swallow test and that stuff was nasty. It was like orange flavored diswashing liquid. Then I had a cup of barium. GROSS!! Doc came in and no leak. But my urine test showed a urinary tract infection. So I got to have my cath back out and start over on my liquids. He put me on high dose of antibiotics. Day four was AWFUL, is was my depressed day and why did I do this to myself??? But by day 5 I was fine and on my way home. My mom stayed the first week and then I came home with her. Today my husband called and he is coming back home and I am so happy. I miss him so much. I know I am crazy, but love does crazy things to you. I just hope he is sure this is what he wants. He will pick me up tomorrow and then he will be nursemaid. God is Good and He kept me safe and I thank him everyday for a new chance at life!!
03-11-02 Oops, change of plans hubby is not coming home right now. I guess he decided she was better for him than me. As bad as this is hurting me, I have to stay strong for my kids. They are devastated over this whole situation.There are just some issues that we cannot come to an agreement on....So, we shall see...Love to all
03-13-02 Well I am 13 days post-op and I have lost 22 lbs. Not too bad I don't think. Of course I cannot tell yet but hey the scale is going down. Went yesterday and had all of my staples removed. I feel much better since those are out. I am still a little swollen, but otherwise feel wonderful. My incision is very thin and as pretty as an incision can be. My doctor is wonderful. If you are in the Tyler area, I highly recommend Dr. Babineau. Peace and love to you all!!
03-29-02 I am 1 month and 1 day post-op and I have lost 32 lbs. My husband is finally home and things are great. He is just the most gorgeous person I know. I love him more than anything in the world. I just pray that we can work through our problems. God will surely have to help us. I am feeling pretty good. I have had a little pain in my incision, but doc says nothing to worry about. I have had nausea, but he feels that is my nerves from all that has happened with my DH. Well just a little update!! Later...
04-04-02 5 weeks post-op and down 36 lbs. I have not been walking like I need to and I cannot get the water in. I am still very nauseated everytime I eat. Hope this passes soon. Last post until I am 2 months. Love to all!!
04-25-02 8 weeks post-op down 40 lbs. Losing slow, but still losing so I will not complain. I was back in the hospital for a couple of days. My stoma had swollen. I was on a liquid diet for 10 days and that was no fun. Overall things are going good. Back to work on Monday and I am ready. Will post again at 3 months with a bigger weight loss I hope.
06-29-02 Been a little while since I posted. I am happy to say, I have lost 67 lbs. and I am halfway to my goal of 140 lbs. As of today, I have lost 58 1/2 inches. I am so excited. Life is good. I never regret having this surgery. This is the best gift I have ever given myself and my family. My husband and I are moving to Ohio the weekend of the fourth. We just want to start a fresh new life somewhere where no one knows us or anything about us. My job was so nice and transferred me to our sister company and I even got a $2 and hour raise. Thank you Jesus for my great job!! Will post more at my five month mark.
07-28-02 It is a lovely day in the state of Ohio. We are moved and life is good. This morning I weighed 199. I finally broke that awful 200 lb. mark. I am 60 lbs. from goal. A loss of 76 lbs. and 67". This is so unbelievable. I am going to post a new picture in a couple of days. I am so thankful for the opportunity of this surgery. It is great!!
08-28 No picture this month. My hair is just looking too awful. Maybe next month. I have lost 83 lbs. I have not taken my measurements for this month, but will update them in a few days. I feel good and life is GREAT!! Only 53 lbs to goal!!
09-28 Well I am 7 months post-op and life is still GREAT!! I am feeling very good. Total loss so far 92 lbs. and 75 inches. I still cannot believe this is happening to me. I only have 44 lbs. to be at my goal weight of 140!!!
11-03 WELL I AM SO EXCITED TO FINALLY SAY.......I AM A MEMBER OF THE CENTURY CLUB!!!!! I THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD NEVER ARRIVE. I HAVE LOST 100 LBS. AND I AM ON TOP OF THE WORLD. LIFE IS GOOD!! I ONLY NEED 1 MORE POINT OFF OF MY BMI TO BE IN THE NORMAL RANGE. ABOUT 36 LBS TO BE TO MY GOAL. THIS IS WONDERFUL. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU DR. BABINEAU, YOU ARE THE BEST SURGEON IN THE WORLD. AND THE BEST LOOKING TOO I AM SURE!!
11-28 Happy Thanksgiving. Wow what a day, I ate waaaay to much. I am 9 months post op and I have lost 105 lbs. Only 31 more lbs. to goal.
12-28 Well it has been 10 months now. I am happy to say I am down 109 lbs. and 85 inches. Life is Splendid!!
01-28 11 months and the scales are still going down. I have lost 119 lbs. and about 92 inches. I am so enjoying the new me!!
02-28 I cannot believe it has been one year. I am so excited with the "new" me. I have definitely had a few ups and downs since the surgery but over all I am loving it. I think I have lost a little too much. I would like to put on about 5-10 lbs. I just feel like my face looks bad. And I do not want to look any older than I am. My skin has tightened great so no plastic surgery for me. I pretty much eat what I want, it is just that I don't want to eat hardly at all anymore. Well, Now let me brag, I have lost 134 lbs. and about 98 inches. My gosh, I lost a whole person. I am wearing about a 7/8 and some 9's depending on how they are made. Well just a little update for you all. I will posting a new pic next month. Love and peace to you all.
03-28 So much has happened since I last posted. It is personal so I will not go into much. I suffered a partial nervous breakdown and was in the hospital for 9 days. I am doing better now and I get to return to work on Wednesday. I am hoping all goes well. I am happy with the new me. I am now at my goal weight and I am really happy about that. This was the best gift I have ever given my family and myself. I have lost 136 lbs. and 101". I am really trying to get my life back on track and live for God like I know to. Love to you all.
05-08-03-Well it has been over 14 months and I have lost a ton of weight. I do not quiet know how to stop this, and I am not so sure I want to. I am feeling so much better than I have ever felt in my life. I think I am a little too thin for my height, but thin is nice for a change. I will be posting a new picture soon. I bounce back and forth between 130 and 138. I would be perfectly happy with this, but my hubby and my mom think I need to gain a little. Oh by the way, I am a blonde now, you know BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN!! PEACE OUT!!
09-25-03-Been so long since I posted here I almost forgot how to log in. Well, I have gotten a little more healthy. I go back and forth between 145-155 which is where I want to be. I am about a size 9/10 which is a really good size for me. I have been back in the hospital with a partial bowel obstruction. NO FUN!! But I still do not regret having this surgery. I have had alot of problems with depression and anxiety, but I am trying really hard to snap out of it. I will post a different pic soon. I have black hair now, who knows I may go red next time. Love to you all!
11-15-03-Well I think I have finally leveled off at a cool 145. I would like to weigh less but this weight is fine with me. Check out that bad little hat I have on. It makes me laugh to look at it. Well I will post again sometime soon.
05-03-05-Over three years since my surgery and I have lost over 170 lbs. and 122 inches. Single and lovin it!! My husband and I split up after 5 years of marriage. I hope he eventually finds whatever it is he is looking for. I tried, it was just never enough. Oh well, single life ain't so bad. Until later...
08/23/05-I am settling into my new life pretty well I think. My husband and I split back in February. The first two months I thought I would die. I left him, but the pain was so unbearable. I finally decided that I am not angry with him. I just want both of us to be happy and find whatever it is that keeps us happy. I have let all of the bitterness go and I sleep well at night. I will be filing for divorce in a couple of days and then I can close this chapter of my life forever. We have no kids or anything else between us, so we can only move ahead. I wish him all of the happiness and contentment the world has to offer. To anyone having surgery soon, good luck and God Bless!!
10/04/05-Well I finally filed for divorce yesterday and it will be final in about 60 days. That is a sure way to lose 150 lbs. of ugly fat..lol
03/15/06-I am back in Ohio for a little while to be with my son. Everything is going great. I have went from a size 24 to a size 3 in a little over 4 years. I have no regrets. Life is good.
08/01/07-Wow, it has been a long time and what a difference a year and a half can make. I have FINALLY put my roots down in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I got married on May 26th to the best man on earth. He treats me very well and I couldn't be happier. I became a grandma in December...aren't grandkids the freaking bomb??? My husband has 4 grandchildren and I am grandma to them too. I never thought I wanted to be a grandma, but it is great. I have kept my weight off well with no problems. I am 5-1/2 years post op and weighed 127 lbs. this morning. I wear 3's and 5's so I cannot complain about that. I would really like to have breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and a butt lift....just to get everything tight and back where it should be. I don't have a lot of saggy skin but I would like the firmness back that I had in my youth. Thats about it for me, I am just lovin life and livin!!
