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TIMES HAVE CHANGED 4 ME

Nov 11, 2008

I haven't posted in a good while and I apologize for that. I remember promising to keep things update so people can see my progress. But, I have had a lot of changes take place from my relationship to delaing w/the demons I already had previous to WLS.

So, in short my husband did not like the weight loss, which probably explains why he was not present at the hospital w/me. He was there while i was in pre-op and he came back after the surgery then I saw him again when it was time to pick me up. But, I am not here to bash him, he is an awesome daddy and provider. But, I don't know if I outgrew him or what. He is 11 years older than me, so that is a scary thought. But, I am happy w/the decision, don't get me wrong, I feel like I can breathe and that I dont have to be sorry for my weight loss and this is refreshing to me. I went to all of my weekly group meetings @ least for the 1st year I did. He never would go w/me, I knew that this would soon lead to the end of us, bc you need to be on the same page, in my opinion. So, he could never understand the full depth of my process.

But, I have been eating and taking care of myself and have been very mindful of my pouch. I dtill dont drink like I should and my body tells me that I am on the brink of dehydration. I am still very happy of my decision. Despite the statement that husband keeps saying that I had WLS and went crazee. I think after you get WLS and your confidence back it is hard for the person in your life whom you gave such control over you to accept when you take YOUR control back. It feels so good to see life almost like a new born person. I have a new found respect for myself, and have become very concious of my surroundings. In short fam, I would not have changed anything that I have done. I would have a do-over any day or time. I just wanted to share because it has been so long. My weight has pretty much maintained. I am currently a size M-6-8 kinda depends on the make of the clothes though. I weigh like 146lbs what I used to weigh in High School, how crazee is that. Well, everyone have a great day. Love you all here @ OH and my BAF fam bam.

 

juss bein me 


*****HAPPY NEW YEAR****

Feb 02, 2008

Alright, I know I am a day late and a dolla short...but "happy New Year" anyhow. Well, juss following up w/everyone. I have found out the hard way that my vitamins are very important. I see that I become crazee and violent w/out them...So when I take them as scheduled then I am okay and calm...Amazing the things you find out about yourself. Well, I am down from 273 to 173 and down from a size 24 to a size 9/10. God is good..thank you God for allowing this process to go smoothly for me and that the trials that I have had were lessons learned and not lessons ignored. I posted sum new 7 month post op pics...take a look.. luv u all

Almost @ goal weight

Dec 16, 2007

Sorry I haven't posted anything recently. I have just been busy with the end of the year life. I just posted some more pics...some before weight loss and some pics for Thangsgiving. I am currently @ 183lbs from 270lbs and my goal weight is 159. i am currently 2 days shy of 6 months post op. I will write some more later today. but in the meantime check out some of my pictures. Love you all here. My BAF Fam and OH fam

***********ONEderland*******

Oct 01, 2007

















I am 3 months out as of 09/18/07 and today I am 198lbs.  I just wanted to share that with everyone. I am so happy right now.

I went from wearing a 22/24 to now I am a 16/18 and I can fit some 14's. 

My husband likes it. I have a new confidence and am really pleased w/my progress. I am just so happy and feel blessed to live in this day and age where we have so much technology that can cure and repair us.

I dunno maybe I am just rambling. But, God Bless to all who read this and may your journey be as exciting as mine is.

If you have any questions for me, plse do not hesitate to ask.

One Luv

WOW MOMENT!!!!!!!!!WOW MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 04, 2007

 First of all let me say that I am so freak'n happy happy joy joy that I got this done. By the grace of GOD my insurance covered me @ 100% and that my surgeon Dr. Villares is an angel sent directly from heaven. . My beautiful husband who has been awesome even though I give him a hard time, but w/me changing it causes all of us to change and that does take time. I belive that it is all for the better. I do not believe anywhere in my bones or spirit that God gave me a weak husband, so I know we will endure this. Also, I refuse to loose. I am just so happy and high on life right now, I am almost mad at myself for not pursuing this before, but my mentality then may not have been able to handle it and the new attention and treatment from others.  Timing is everything, but I am glad I can enjoy things and life.

Now, that I have gotten that all out of the way.  I am officially under UNDER 210lbs.....almost in ONEderland...WHOO HOO....I am now 208lbs from 270...work wit me here peoples.

I guess I have passed my plateau, I was 215 for like 2 weeks and some change...talk about frustrating....(hhmm mental note go to group tonight about "Overcoming Plateaus")

Okay Okay Okay, my WOW moment, I am able to fit a size 7 underwear........and my XL overalls that are too big.....Just so happy with myself....And had to go through my closet and get rid of everything size 18 and over...that felt really good

Okay, that is it for now, all I need to do next is get my hair braided and get me some contacts....I may try a colored contact...how yah like me now....

Love Yah OH and my BAF fam Bam

Current Info
5'7
208.5 lbs
32.7  BMI

Juss wanted to share

Aug 22, 2007

I am 2 months post-op and down from 270 to 213 (weighed in yesterday).  Surgery was 06/18.  I am feeling very good about myself and about life.  

It seems as if I have never breathed or looked at the world in the past 10 years.  I feel like a new baby, or like I have a new lease on life.  I have been granted a 2nd chance to get it right.

I am in my size 18 clothes from size 22-24 in just 2 months.  I am happy about that, but I am also a little sad....

Okay here's the scoop, ugh, size 18 is the lowest size I have...so that means....dun da da dun.....I must go shopping...this will be kinda fun....because I can go back to Nordstrom's Rack (of course) But I will wait unitl I get down some more.

I just wanted to share with every1 that I am happy I decided to have WLS.

2 month post op pics posted

Aug 17, 2007

Check out the pics...I am so happy....this REALLY works....

YES LAWD

Psych Group Meeting Today

Jul 24, 2007

This evenings group meeting was awesome as usual. We talked about emotional eating and the causes of emotional eating.  Fisrt of all are you an emotional eater?  Your first thought will be of course not. At least mine was. I never emotionally eaten anything in my life. Well there was that one time in band camp.....just kidding...those of you who have seen American Pie...understand that statement..lol

Well, to give you an update on other things. Last night I had a pain in my chest on the right side...not the left...but the pain was so strong I put on my tennis shoes and went outside to walk it out...westside walk it out, eastside walk it out...okay, I am focused again. I walked it helped w/the bubble but it was really just gas.

So, yesterday and today I ate the following.

Breakfast: Chocolate Whey Protein w/1% Milk and 2 scoops of Benefiber for my constipation

Snack: Water

Lunch:  Strawberry Smoothie, w/2scoops of Vanilla Protein, and more Benefiber (Homemade in blender) so I can know what my ingredients are

Dinner: Talapia Fish (2oz)

Today was the sme menu.  I am pretty consistent when it comes to my Monday-Friday Meals.

To end this post right, i need to stress that GROUP is important. And if you are Pre-Op then ask your doctor where your local or recommended Bariatric Group Meetings are being held.  It is so informative and non-judgemental.  I cannot stress this enough, and post-op it is IMPERATIVE that you continue with the groups.  It is imperative to your success.

Current Weight 225
Starting Weight 270

1 month and 6 days Post Op

If you have any ?'s please feel free to ask me.  I promise I will not bite.

The "Scale"

Jul 17, 2007

Well, on Saturday I bought a scale. I know, not the brightest thing to do in the world. But, since my next apointment is not until 08/16 and that will be my next weigh in, I have found that, that is too long to wait for my numbers to come in.  I know what I said before...but OKAY I LIED!!!....I want to know NOW...WHAT DO I WEIGH?!!!...

Why does your scale at home and the doctors office NEVER match...ugh....so anyway MY scale said 240 ( I almost cried) considering my doctor's scale said 233lbs.....hhmmmm

So, Saturday I started at 240 and today Tuesday only 3 days later I am @ 231lbs.  So I see hoe the scale works for me now. I see what I am doing and if it is effective or not.

Now, i just need to stay the heck off of it. I get on it like 3-5 times a day...I know I am a sad case

Just wanted to share that with you all.

Current weight on MY scale  231lbs

About Me
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ
Location
25.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/18/2007
Surgery Date
Feb 28, 2007
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TIMES HAVE CHANGED 4 ME
*****HAPPY NEW YEAR****
Almost @ goal weight
***********ONEderland*******
WOW MOMENT!!!!!!!!!WOW MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!
Juss wanted to share
2 month post op pics posted
Psych Group Meeting Today
The "Scale"

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