Amy Hale

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Well it's been a long time since I've done this...so here I go.

I'm 3 years out and I can honestly sa y that the honeymoon is over. I've gained back 20 lbs, I'm now up to 155. I't driving me nuts, I've gone from a size 6 to a 12. I can eat right during the day, it's the night time snacking that is getting to me. I'm embarrased to be out in public now, because I just know that everyone thinks I'm a failure. I would schedule a checkup with my doctor but, he's too busy  and I know that they don't want to deal with people like me who will give him a bad name. I have a friend that wants to lose weight and she has joined weight watchers. At this point I feel like she is my only hope. My husband has gained weight back as well...but I don't he cares. He says he does, but doesn't even try to help me out. Today he said that he would eat healthier as long as he could continue to drink his Dr. Peppers every day.

Oh well I'm having issue's with my computer so I need to reboot.

Take care.

Well, it's been a long time since I have updated. I should have updated a month 1/2 ago when I found out I was anemic. I knew that something was wrong with me. The light headiness and craving ice. Those are definite signs. My B12 levels were extremely low as well. I have since been taking prescription iron pills. I'm suppose to be taking 2 a day, but they make me sick and find myself taking them only once a day. I'm also supposed to be going to my doctor once a week for B12 shots, but that's hard to do because she's 60 miles away. I'm checking into maybe giving myself the injections or the B12 patches. I have been feeling better, but not quit 100% yet. 

I joined a forum group called Dallaslosers on yahoo. I'm not impressed. It seems like the more I tried to communicate with other members the more they shut me out. I honestly feel like it has to do with the fact that I have lost so much weight and that Dr. B has used me for his commercials.  Speaking of Dr. B, he has a whole new set of commercials and web commercials. Eldon and I didn't participate in any of the new ones. I watch the ones on his web site and all I can say is WOW! He has so many fabulous looking patients. It seems to me that most of his patients are successful with these surgeries. He's such a great doctor and I highly recommend him to anyone.

Well that's all for now. Thanks for reading.

I still read the forums from time to time. I know I don't participate as much as I used to. But I'm still here! I do more reading then posting. I'm just wondering if anyone actually reads my page anymore. I used to get lots of emails from people, but now I get none. My journey is not over.... and I most defiantly care about people who are starting theirs.

My husband and I met 2 woman at Mesquite community hospital on Monday when he was there pre-op ing for his hernia surgery (which went well by the way). When they would talk with us, it was weird because they stared at our bodies most of the time. I'm not offended at all, I'm sure it's in amazement that we look so thin. I actually still have a nice poochy tummy. But after 3 c-sections that was a given. My husband loved talking with the woman and sharing his story. We both hope to motivate people. We have done the commercials and newspaper ad's because we want to share our story. We did not get paid to do any of this. Dana at Dr. B's simply asked if we wanted to share our stories. And so we did.

Here is our story: Eldon and I have been married for almost 14 years. We have gone through skinny years and fat years on and off. But we both realized as you get older, it's not as easy to drop off the weight. In fact.... you end up gaining more that what you lost. After I had my 3rd child and she was born 5 weeks premy at 11 lbs all because gestational diabetes. They kept her Baylor NIC for 6 weeks. It was miserable and I felt as though my weight and my laziness almost killed my baby. 4 months after her birth, I went to see my doctor. She asked me if diabetes ran in my family. I told her that my Grandmother has Type 2. She told me that I should consider WLS and that she could recommend a Dr. in the area.  Here I am 2 years later 130 lbs lighter. And yes I have loose skin and my boobs hang to my knees. I defiantly could use plastics, but honestly I don't care. I'm grateful that I'm thin and can keep up with my 3 very active children. Most importantly I hope to live a long healthy life. That's it! Nothing exciting here.

I hope to hear from you all, I love reading other peoples blogs. Take care all.

Well, I wish I could say I did something exiting for my 2 year. But instead all I can say is that I worked from 7 am till 10 PM out at the football field all day. I sell youth sport videos and spring football is upon me. My weekends are long and hard. The good news is the 2 years ago I would have never been able to do what I do now. No way!! I carry heavy 30 lb and more boxes up and down stairs, loading and unloading all my equipment. And I do it without every complaining. The bad news is I know I'm still having some vitamin deffencies. I've been trying to take my B12, Iron and Potassium every day. But it's hard remembering. Speaking of, right after this post, I'm going down and getting some water and taking my B12.

I had to take my husband to see Dr. Barker last Thursday. He's been having horrible pain in his stomach. He said that he knew it was a hernia. When we got there, he enjoyed seeing all the articles of us hanging all over his office. One lady told us that it was a message from god that we were there the same day she was. She said she thought we were just actors (not real people) and that she now knows she's making the right decision. It feels good being so helpful to others.

People ask is we have any complications after the surgery and the answer is for me.. nothing major. What I have had is defiantly self inflicted. Because I have neglected to take my vitamins... that is a major no..no. I've been extremely lucky, nothing has come bad from it. If I would having doing what I was suppose to be all along I would be 100% healthy.

This surgery is the best thing I have ever done for myself. NO REGRETS!! And Dr. Barker, is truly a life saver. He does all these surgeries because he wants to help as many people as he can. It's not about the money to him, it's simply about helping someone. If you have ever felt you didn't get enough time from him, cut him some slack, he's over booked because he wants to be. HE SIMPLY ENJOYS WHAT HE DOES AND THAT IS SAVING PEOPLES LIVES!

Weigh In: 139

OK... now I know I really over ate this holiday season. Crap... I've got to get this under control. I refuse to be a statistic and start putting all this weight back on. I also think I'm about to start my period so maybe that's contributing some. Either way I'm going to start eating right. I'm going to tell my hubby about the weight gain and have him buy me healthy crap at the grocery store this weekend. 

Becare guys this holiday season. Temptation is the devil. If you fall into it, don't beat yourself up...just get back up and tell yourself you deserve better, BECAUSE YOU DO!

Take care,

Amy

Well I had a wonderful xmas. I was starting to get worried, my husband has not held a steady for job for about 6 months. Our Videos & Photography business has been helping us stay above water. Last week he finally got a job offer working for a good company. Best of all it's not hard labor work and it's 3rd shift.  Things got so tight for us that we had to let his truck go back, so we are now a 1 car family. But with me working from home and him on the 3rd shift we will be fine.  My mom sent my a nice check for xmas for the kids and my job allowed me to borrow the same amount. Needless to say, we did good for our kids. We only bought them presents and bought each other just 1 gift each with a 40.00 limit. The kids all seem to be happy. 

I have been eating way too much the last couple of days. It seems to me that I have been eating every 30 mins. And I definatly am tolerating the sugar more. I'm still having dizzy spells often, but I think I have some sort of vitamin deficiancy. I need to get my blood work done. 

I hope everyone had a good xmas.

Take care.

Well, I know that I ate way too much yesterday. I never ate real large portions, but seemed to be eating every hour. It was big change from last Thanksgiving. I've read other's post about how they don't dump after 2 years out, well I don't think I actually dump the way I used to, but I still get sick. That's a good thing for me, it's a nice reminder not to over do it. 

Today I ate at this little Italian place for lunch. I ordered Fet. Alfredo with shimp. I can't belive how much they gave me. Not to mention the bread. I ordered it to go, so I could eat it at work. I couldn't belive how much food was there. I ate couple of bites of the fettachine and I was done. It was very good, but I could tell that they used a butt  load of butter. I will take it home to my hubby and kids. 

Not much else to report on. My husband was diagnosed with a kidney stone. Dr. think's it's because he does not drink that much. I've been staying on him. We are also getting back to taking our vitamines. I need to pick up some calcium. I can see a difference in my teeth. And my teeth were already in horrible shape before surgery, I sure the hell don't need to  make it worse.

Take care all.

I have not been feeling well, I'm over worked and never seem to have a penny to show for it. I think I will spoil myself this week and get my eyebrows waxed (which I normally do but I'm 3 weeks behind and have been having to pluk myself... oh fun for me!!) and get my nails done. I think I deserve it. I put in a 90 hour work week, I really need some pampering. 

Not sure what I weight in at. The good thing about being so far out is that I don't seem to be so as obesed with my weight as I was. I guess it's because I'm comfortable. I could do without all the loose skin, but hey at least I'm at a size 6! I still can't get over it... IM A SIZE 6!! 

Well take care all.

I'v been sick for a week now and I can't seem to shake it. My husband is really sick too. We are taking shift with the baby. Thank god we both work from home. 

I have not been on the scale in about  2 weeks, I think I weigh the same.  I would like to start checking in to plastics, but I just don't have the time or the money. My twins are not what they used to be, infact they went from a couple of healthy babies to old saggy ladies.  My stomach bothers me, but not as much as my breast.  At least I'm healthy and can wear a size 6. I don't ever recall wearing a size 6. 

Well that's all for now. 

Take care.

Well, I truly know what people mean when they post on their pages that after they have lost the weight... they get too active with their lives and tend to forget to post. I too now am guilty of that. My youth sports video business is taking off good. We have had some bumps in the road, but I think we will survive. My husband had to go to the emergency room for severe pain in his side. It turned out to be a kidney stone and now we are just waiting for him to pass it.

Last Thursday we went and did the "live" tv commercial for Dr. Barker. It was a long night, but a lot of fun. I have posted the 1st one. There will be 3 others to follow. I can't wait to see how they turned out. 

I'm truly blessed at the 2nd chance that I have been given. Dr. Barker is a true blessing in disquise. I'm holding steady at 135 and can now wear a size 6 jeans!!! I can not believe it. I don't think I have ever been this thin except for maybe in the 4th grade...lol. 

I love the new OH site. Although it's taking me all day to re-do all of my posts. But I definatly like it. 

If you want to contact me about the surgery, life after surgery, or about Dr. Barker, please feel free to.

Take care all.