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Naes Wls J. 22 years, 6 months ago

<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all. (unknown author)FROM MY HEART TO YOU ~*~Hugs~*~</b>

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 11 months ago

Congratulations on your great wt loss. keep up the great job. and hang in there. Hugs

Veronica B. 23 years, 1 month ago

03/24/03 - In the future all of my future updates will be listed under my profile. Thanks for reading!

ebrazile 23 years, 1 month ago

Hey Veronica, Just wanted to say congratulations on reaching that 200 lb mark. I know what a big deal it is because it was for me as well. I started at 276 7.5 months ago and couldn't wait to getr below 200. I am currently at 173 and loving it. Like you I still need to lose a few (my goal is also 150) and I'm very confident that "we" will get there. Hang in there & keep working that tool.

MommaAngel 23 years, 1 month ago

HI VERONICA Can I say (((((((WOW)))))) That is a awesome weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up great job your doing.LORD BLESS

Veronica B. 23 years, 1 month ago

03/18/03 - Well we made it 200 lbs and I am so glad. Tried on more clothes in my clothes and hey they fit like a charm and more are now falling off me. I am so glad!!!!! I calculated my BMI and found that I need to get down to 150 lbs for my BMI to be normal (Below 25). My main goal here is to be as healthy as I can and looking great will be a by-product. Still trying to decide how to wear my hair. But that will come. Had lunch with an old friend today and he could not believe his eyes. I have so much more energy and confidence. I am just loving me. Need to plan a trip in the very near future. Have gone back to eating 1-2 ozs of food x 4 times a day. Have 50 lbs left to go till target weigh is achieved. At the rate I have been going I will be there in 3 1/2 months (June 20). Ate some cereal with 2% milk last night and it made me feel horrible. It also left a bad taste in my mouth. Will stay away from milk for awhile.For lunch I tried some chicken enchilada coup from Chili's and it was good and my body tolerated it. I only ate about 2 ozs and brought the rest home. I have noticed that I am beginning to have difficulty sleeping at night on occassions. Will discuss with my docter next visit. Till later. Veronica

gwensbypass 23 years, 1 month ago

Congrats on your weight loss. I get so excited wen I read about the weight loss of others. I am 3 weeks post op and have lost 32 pounds. I can't weight to get below 200. thanks for yourposting today. Gwen

Veronica B. 23 years, 1 month ago

03/15/03 - My photo was added to the WLS Gallery and to my profile. I was at 217 lbs on that photo taken 02/01/03. Today I am 203 lbs on my way past 200 - Wow!!! It feels great. I visted my doctor (Gyn) yesterday and was informed that I have a polup on my uterus so I will be going in for a D&C in the next few day. But hey there is so much less fat to have to content with now. Currently I have lost 60 lbs since surgery and a total of 69 lbs in the entire process. It just feels great losing instead of gaining. I will journal again after I exceed the 200 lb mark or if any new occurance happen. Veronica

Veronica B. 23 years, 1 month ago

03/13/03 - Still having that uncomfortable pain in my abdominal area so I went to see my PCP today and will having Upper GI next week to rule out any obstruction in the intestine. Dr. Wongsa's nurse thinks my dry heaves last week might have irritated my hernia.I really don't want to have another surgery. I have been eating my meals as required and even ate 4 mint girl scout cookies today and it stayed down. I continue to research what I can and cannot eat or drink. I have never been a big fan of carbonated sodas so that does not bother me. I saw where Drs do not recommend consuming alcohol either because it goes straight to the liver from the small intestine. Alcohol was never an issue for me in the past anyway. My biggest demon was sugar. I have made-up my mind that I will not deny myself but I will be very selective of what I eat. I have come too far to go back. Weighed in today and am 202 lbs. 3 lbs away from the below 200 benchmark. I am so excited. It seems strange how people respond to me now. My siblings are happy for me but I sense some apprehension about my weight loss. In the beginning it hurt to hear the comments about my weigh and how large I was and the story about the good old days when I was smaller. My family didn't know or were just being inconsiderate when they played the fat card on me. I did not realize it but I lost myself in who others thought or said I was. I did not feel good about myself. And I hated that damn line "You have a beautiful face." Like all I was - was a pretty face. My health became progressively worse as the lbs piled on. Now Ihear comments about don't lose too much and look sickly. Well when I was big they weren't happey and now that I am losing there isno satisfying. Well the reality is that I don't give a damn about what anyone else thinks I am going to do what is best for me. It's my time now. If I decide to go down to a size 6 that's my perogative. I am so much more healthier and look good in the process. Almost all of my clothes are too big but I am making do. Still looking for employment and praying that something will come up soon. I found a picture of myself taken about 16 yrs ago and I am almost there again - GREAT!!!!! My children and husband are still somewhat in shock as I change before their very eyes. I am better able to see myself now and it feels good. Some people who are uncomfortable with what they are seeing ask me if I am feeling okay? I am feeling great... well that's all for now will write more later. Veronica

Veronica B. 23 years, 1 month ago

03/11/03 - Still have the uncomfortable pain in my lower abdominal are above the navel. Do not really have an appetite but making myself eat because I know I need to. Over the past two days I have seen people that Have not seen me since the surgery and they are completely taken away. Most say they do not recognize me I have lost so much weight. My voice is the only give away. I proudly tell people who ask what did I do that I had weight loss surgery and I tell them about my wonderful surgeon.I also tell them thatthis is simply a tool that I must learn to utilize properly. For the first time today I went and stood in front of the mirror this evening and could actually see how much smaller I have gotten. Sizes 22, 20 and 18's are all falling off me. Most 16's are baggie also. Some 14's are snug and others fit just right. I put on my panty hose and bras and look very shapely in the mirror. I have a greater love and appreciation of me in stretch leggings and various types of tops. I am 30 lbs away from my target weight. Weighed in today and I am 204 lbs. I have also lost some more inches because more of my clothes fit better or they are looser. I predict my desired weigh to be reached by the end of April at which time I should be wearing sizes 10-12 which is my targeted size. Dr. Wongsa and I, both agree that will be small enough for my height of 5'6. I want to cont to be and look healthy and not malnutritioned. Everyone confirms my complexion looks great and even toned, my neck is tight, my buttocks no longer jiggle like jello, my arms do not sag as much anymore, my legs and thighs are shapely. I am hopeing that my abdomen, thighs and those love handles across my back will dwindle away with those last 30lbs. Dr. Wongsa recommends not even thinking about reconstructive surgery untill 2 years after surgery because the body has an amazing way of rejuvenating itself. I do not have alot of stretch marks which he says means that skin can tighten back up. Personally I don't ever want to have anymore surgeries if I can help it. My photo has not been posted yet, infact it's time for a new one. Oh well. Till later. Veronica