Nine Months Post-Op

Apr 20, 2009

I started this journey weighing in at 287 pounds, wearing a size 22/24 and a size 10 shoe! Never would have thought my feet would shrink one size, but they have. I am currently weighing in at 196 pounds and wearing a size 12/14! UN-FREAKING-BELIEVABLE!!!! I knew this was going to change my life forever, but this change has been very dramatic. I am feeling much better about myself these days. My self-esteem has been boosted some, and yes I am turning a few heads nowadays!

There is a little downside to my story though, I've started have a little depression and anxiety, for which I'm on a low dosage antidepressant and an extremely low dosage med for the anxiety. I'm still struggling with taking in my protein shakes because I'm drinking water and eating and not adding those protein shakes into my meal plan. I workout 3 days a week, still taking my Zumba class, which I love, and am now doing twice a week instead of once. I'm also doing weight training to tone up these flabby arms and legs and trying to tone up the sagging stomach and boobs.

I'm loving my new self, still a lot to get adjusted to. I look forward to seeing how my body is going to change in another month. I hope my next post will be less than 5 months.
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It's Been a while...

Nov 24, 2008

Hello My OH Family,

I know it's been quite some time since my last update.  Well, I'm please to say, the weight is continuing to drop off, however, it seem to be a little slow for me.

I'm 4 months post op and my total weight loss as of today is 60lbs! My doctor and the nutritionist tell me that I'm losing at the rate I should be; about 3 pounds per week with an average monthly weight loss of 15 pounds per month... still seems like I should be down more. But I was told that I needed to increase my exercise from 2 days per week to at least 4 (ok maybe I am slacking in that area).

On a lighter note, the last time I updated I had a WOW moment getting into a size 18, well, now I'm in a size 16!!! I have has a little bit of shedding of my hair , but nothing to cry about, I'm not bald (LOL).

Anyway, in about 6 weeks (January 10th) I will be turning the BIG 4-0!! I'm really getting excited about that and can't wait to see what I'll look like at that time. I still have no love-life, so I'm waiting to see what God has in store for me in that area of my life.

Keep me in your prayers and I hope to update again real soon.

A WOW moment!!!

Sep 28, 2008

Well, I know I'm losing weight, that's not the wow for me. Althought that a GREAT thing. My WOW moment happened yesterday when I went shopping. I've still been wearing my old clothes, size 22. Well, I went in to the department store and I'm now in a size 18!!!  I was so elated! I haven't been in an 18 in about 15 years.  I know there will be more wow moments for me, but this 1st one will be the most memorable one. Just wanted to share. 

Hello Friends

Sep 26, 2008

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know I'm doing well. I've started working out. Between school and work, I've found the time to work out at least 3-4 days a week.  I've started going to water aerobics in the morning, at 7:30am (get that much needed energy before work) and after work, on the days I have no class, I take a ZUMBA class, a BellyDancing class, and do weight training.

I've lost 4 inches in my waist and and 3 inches in my hips. I've dropped 2 bra sizes and 1 cup size (from a 44D to a 42C). I would like to stay in a C cup, maybe a 38 but no smaller.

I'm single now and not looking until I accomplish a few more things.  I'm feel so much better about myself. Can't wait to see what lies ahead in the next few months...


Lifestyle Changes over time

Sep 26, 2008

 
 


Your Weight History and Weight Chart:

Date Weight  
04/20/2009 196 Edit || Delete

Date Weight  
11/02/2008 229.0  
10/27/2008 233.0  
10/15/2008 239.7  

April 20, 2009:  Current weight is 196! Down 92 pounds, 9 months post-op!

January 30, 2009:  Current weight is 211! I'm almost out of the 200s.

December 11, 2008:  Current weight is 217!!! Hip-hip-hooray.

November 24, 2008:  Current weight is 226. Coming down slowly, but coming down!


November 2, 2008: Current weight 229! 

October 27, 2008:  I've lost 10 pounds since my last update. My current weight is 233, down 53 pounds!!! Amazing



September 26, 2008:  OMG I can't believe how I've change. It's been 9 weeks since WLS my current weight 243, down 43 lbs


August 27, 2008:  5 weeks post-op, weighing in at 249, down 37 pounds

August 4, 2008:  2 weeks post-op, weighing in at 264.4. Not a bit of energy, feeling kind of down

July 28, 2008:  One week post-op. Feeling good! Down 20lbs since starting pre-op diet and RNY. Feels REAL GOOD!! 

July 15, 2008: One week on pre-op diet and down 8lbs! I met with the surgeon tomorrow and the nutritionist. Time is really flying by only 6 days to go.

July 10, 2007: Last day of work. Start vacation 7/11/08 will not return until after surgery. Pre-op appointment at hospital, down 6lbs .

July 7,  2007:  Started 2 week pre-op diet; 14 days to go

July 6, 2007:  Well, the 4th is behind me; the last holiday before my pre-op diet which starts Monday 7/7/08.
July 2, 2008:  Wow, time is going by FAST... 19 days remaining

June 24, 2008:  28 days and counting!!

May 22, 2008:  I have a date!!! Surgery is scheduled for July 21, 2008!!
May 15, 2008:  I'VE BEEN APPROVED!!!!

May 6, 2008:  NC Primary (Barack wins NC!!!) Had to submit letters to BCBS confirming other methods of weightloss; submitted letters from Physcians WeightLoss and Ob-Gyn

April 10, 2008:  All forms were sent to BCBS for approval was told would be 10 days before approval

March 21, 2008:  Test came back positive AGAIN!!! No more meds

March 19, 2008:  Retake Breath-Tek at Moses Cone 7:15am

March 3, 2008:  Clear my psychologist as "sane enough" to have surgery

February 14, 2008:  Final appointment with psychologist since evaluation was sent in

February 1, 2008:  First appointment with psychologist
January 11, 2008:  Started antibiotics to clear up bacteria (two weeks)These pills are making me sick!!!

January 10, 2008:  "Happy Birthday to ME!" Bariatric Education class at Central Carolina Surgery, received results from Breath Tek... positive for H-Pylori bacteria

January 4, 2008:  Appointment at Moses Cone for Breath-Tek to test for 
H-Pylori bacteria

December 21, 2007
:   Received appointment with Central Carolina Surgery for  January 2nd 2008 3:00pm and lab work at Labcorp

December 7, 2007:  Turn in all required documents (had PCP submit referral letter, submitted support letters from relatives and friends)

November  2007:  Went to information session at Wesley Long

What I want to accomplish from my surgery (in no particular order):
1.  Decrease inhaler usage from 2 puffs (currently) daily to none
2.  Be able to walk without having shortness of breath
3.  No more achy knees and ankles
4.  Be able to wear shorts 
5.  To wear strappy sandals and heels
6.  Wear sleeveless tops
7.  Wear a halter shirt/dress
8.  Wear spaghetti straps
9.  Wear a thong (I know!)
10. Run 
11. Take a yoga class
12. Take a spin class
13. Buy a bike and ride in the park with my daughter
14. Buy smaller clothes
15. Have smaller boobs
16. Dance with my daughter (she takes ballet, tap, jazz & hip hop). I just want to take the adult class
17. Go dancing (especially Salsa dancing)
18. Wear a bathing suit without having a long t-shirt over it (eventually feeling comfortable enough to strut my stuff in a bikini)
19. Buy some sexy lingerie
20. Meet someone special ('cause right now I don't feel comfortable enough to go on a date)
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Finally!!!

Sep 15, 2008

I'm so excited. The scale finally moved today!!! I've lost another 3 POUNDS which officially puts me at 40 pounds lighter!!! Whoo- hoo, words just can not express how elated I am.

I'm Feeling Much Better

Sep 11, 2008

For a while it was a bit scary! I was sick for 3 weeks after my surgery. Had no idea what was going on. Went to the surgeon and had an upper GI, nothing. Went to my medical doctor and it was a sinus infection... drainage from my sinuses were causing me to feel nauseated... isn't that something!

Well, it's been 7 weeks since my surgery. I feel WONDERFUL!!! I went to a Zumba class on Tuesday and had a great workout. I also went back to work and started using my 2lbs dumb bell weights  to help firm up the flabby arms.

I'm still only 37lbs down, but I think now that I'm more active, that will decrease soon. My pants are very loose. I have a couple of pairs I put on and pull off without unbuttoning (that's something). I took my first picture, post-op, and couldn't believe how I looked. My dress was a little big, and I still have a ways to good, but not to toot my on horn, I thought I was looking a little sexy!!!

I can't wait to see how I'm going to look in 30 more pounds!!

5 Weeks Post Op

Aug 27, 2008

Well, it's been 5 weeks since my surgery. Overall, I've felt pretty good, but I started feeling nauseated about 3 weeks ago and not sure why. I went to have an upper GI done last week and everything looks good. My surgeon seems to think it may be allergy related but that not definite.

Anyway, I'm 37 pounds lighter!! I wish it were more, but because I haven't felt well, I have really been exercising. I bought my daughter the Wii fitness and tried that a few times, but the nausea just seemed to keep me down.

I haven't been able to drink my protein shakes at all; can't stand to look at them! I'm really tired of eating just meat and dairy... ready for some veggies and fruit.

Two Weeks Post-OP

Aug 04, 2008

Well, it's been 2 weeks since my surgery. How do I feel? Well, I'm very tired. No matter how much protein I eat/drink, the vitamins I take, the walking I do, I can't seem to get any energy. I feel weak at times, like I'm about to fall out.

I spoke with my doctor today about that and the nurse told me that the lack of energy was one of the major complaints, but as long as I'm doing everything I'm supposed to it'll soon pass. I started a new protein drink. It's New Whey Liquid Protein. My favorite is grape; it has 42g of protein!www.idssports.com

Hopefully in the next few days I'll start feeling more energetic.

5 Days Post Op

Jul 26, 2008

Wow! I can't believe it's been 5 days since my surgery. I'm pleased to say, everything went extremely well. My stay in the hospital was very pleasant. I had the most helpful and friendly nurses anyone could have asked for.

All I can think about now is the neverending steps ahead of the journey I've chosen. I'm really excited about everything. Since I started my 2 week pre-op on July 7th and my surgery, I'm down 17lbs! I know it's going to be slow the first few weeks, and that's ok, because I know the weeks ahead will be wonderful and exciting!!!

Thanks to all my OH friends for your well wishes and to Ms. Lorena for you phone call (I have to call you back).

Love you all.

About Me
Greensboro, NC
Location
33.6
BMI
RNY
Surgery
07/21/2008
Surgery Date
May 22, 2008
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