Beth R.

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I am living a dream. I can't believe it sometimes. I look in the mirror, and I still don't get it. I still feel like the "old" me is in this skinny body. I have NEVER weighed 140 before. I feel amazing. I have tons of energy. I love life. I can't stop doing stuff. It's like someone handed me a new life.

I don't have any health issues, as of now. I had all my blood checked, and my doctor said he is amazed. If he didn't know I had surgery, he wouldn't be able to tell anything different from my blood work.......BUT I do take care of myself. I take vitamins like you wouldn't believe. I exercise. I make sure I eat the right things.

I did have my gallbladder taken out in Oct. 2008. But that was a breeze. I can't imaging being 271 pounds and recovering from a surgery like that. I am not the same. I am looking through new glasses.

Ask my any questions. I would love to help!! :)

Beth

hello ladies and gents. yes, it's been a long time, since I've posted. That's what the surgery will do for ya! I'm never home, always running, going to school, or outside with my kiddos. I am currently training to run a marathon, so i honestly don't have time to update very often. I need to update my photos. I have currently lost 117 pounds since my surgery. I have ran two 5k's, which is amazing for me, who is not athletic at all. I am so enjoying my life right now. My labs have all been awesome! No problems with my iron, or anything. I am truely blessed. I will sign off for now, and when I have time I will add current pictures of me!! Thanks for all the support, and ask me questions . I love helping others with this journey!

Well, well well, what can I say? I am happier than I have been in a very long time. I have officially lost 81 pounds. I feel awesome. I know I am going to lose more, but even if I stayed here, I would be happy for the rest of my life. I am now in Nursing School and working Full-time, which is new for me. I have been a stay at home mommy for two years. Who knew? I wouldn't be brave enough if I hadn't lost the weight. And I probably wouldn't have the energy either. My husband and I are a little rocky right now. I don't know if everyone who has the surgery goes through this or not. I can't explain it. I still love him and we are staying together, but it is a hard road. 

I can eat just about anything. I am still taking my vitimans and eating my protein. I am still exercising, but not as much, because i am so stinking busy. I have more energy for my two little girls. and I can't say enough about how good I feel. I still can't eat very much. I am very happy about that. I have heard it gets easier to eat more, but I just stop. I know when I've had too much. 

Sorry it's taking me so long to update, will have more good news later. 

If you are reading this, and thinking about having the surgery, let me give you a few tips. This is officially the HARDEST thing I have ever had to do. This was the BIGGEST decision of my life. I still have to work VERY hard to do the right thing. And it's WORTH ever thing I have sacrificed.

I'm in "onderland".....I can't believe it!!! It feels so nice to be here. Just wanted to tell everyone how amazing this is.....and I will NEVER go back!!!

Okay, so it's been a while since I've updated. I am officially 3 months post op. I will definitely post some pictures as soon as I can. I've been really busy with family and I'm quitting my family home daycare to go to nursing school. My 4 year old daughter is starting Pre-K and my 22 month old is going to stay with my mom. That's a lot of stuff happening at once. But I couldn't be happier. I have so much energy and I feel like I could run a marathon. I started jogging yesterday, and it KILLED me, but I felt awesome, in a crazy sort of way. I'm starting to get noticed from the opposite sex. My husband doesn't know what to think. He's acting all cool about it. I have lost 61 pounds. I am eating great. My doctor told me I'm a little hypoglacemic (sp?) so I need to eat 6 small meals a day, and that's hard for me to do. 

I will put my 3 months pictures up soon. I promise. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I feel like I'm finally living and not sitting around being jealous of everyone else.................................til next time.

I just can't believe how much weight I have really lost. I went on a cruise last week, just got home Sat. and I didn't want to weigh. I ate every three hours, and I did exercise a lot, but I just knew I didn't lose a thing. I didn't want to be disappointed in myself. Needless to say, I couldn't help myself. Sunday morning I weighed and I lost 10 pounds. Did you hear me right, yes, 10 POUNDS!! I guess I put my body in shock. We walked all over Mexico and I did the eliptical machine 4 days that week. I was burning some fat now. I am so pumped. I am feeling so much energy now, and I can't believe how much better I am feeling about myself. I swam at the beach and I wasn't ashamed of myself at all. I still have more to lose, but I'm not letting anything hold me back. What an awesome week. I am on a super high right now!!! 

I can eat almost anything now, but somethings like steak, chicken and pork chops, make me sick. I think I'm eating them too fast. But I am really liking my salads! I officially have lost 46 pounds!! Can't wait until the next 9 weeks!!

I am 3 weeks out, and I feel awesome!! I am a little disappointed with my weight loss, but I know it will eventually come off. I have lost 22 Pounds so far. Reading everyone's profile, most people have lost more than that. But I will not be discouraged. I am still eating soft foods. I mostly eat cottage cheese, soups, potatoes, and beans. I walk everyday, somedays more than others. My only problem is looking into the future. I told my friend, I need to live in this moment. But when you can't eat great, and your not seeing the results quick, it's hard to live in the moment. So today, that is my goal, to start living in this moment, enjoy every minute of it. I have not been sick, and I am defnitely feeling more energy this week. So, I should be enjoying myself. SO, That's what I'm going to do!!!!!!

A friend just emailed me this quote

"Good morning.  God has given us the capacity for thorough, painstaking work!  (But!!!)  You must give yourself credit for the work you are doing, and know that your patient, constant efforts are building something worthwhile. Always stop, be thankful and smell the roses... We, as humans,sometimes have a tendency towards fanatic workaholism and extremism.
When you're a hard worker.... (WE MUST) view whatever loses, disappointments, or endings, that occur, in our lives, as necessary, even if they are painful in the immediate instance.  ALL IS GOOD!  Keep on keepin' on! :)

      God is Love
            Rev Run"

Well, it has been one week since my surgery. This road hasn't been tough, but it's been trying. My little girls don't understand why I can't hold them, or pick them up. I am having a hard time with the food. My appetite wants bad things for me, and my body is telling me, NO WAY!! My dear husband is doing awesome. I have never seen him work so hard with the girls and myself. He is a treasure. Today, I had some oatmeal and it was great. I didn't get sick, and I started drinking some vitamin water. I love it. Regular water, is hard for me. I don't know why, but I just can't stomach regular water. I'm also having a problem with milk.  I have been walking as much as possible, and it feels good. I have lost 16 pounds since my surgery and I am so excited about being a sucess so far. I have had no complications and for that I am very blessed.

Well, I am home. I am feeling pretty good. I am very glad to be home . Everyone at the hospital were fantastic. They took very good care of me. I am walking as much as possible. Don't get to start the soft food until Sunday. I'm doing some broth and carnation instant breakfast. When I walk too much,  I do hurt a little. But I am so excited about my new journey. I will definitely keep everyone updated on my fun new Adventure!!

My first visit to the surgeon was April 5, 2007. I was nervous, but very excited. I have been overweight my whole life. I know it distracts me from being who I know I can be. I have two little girls under the age of 5. I want to be around for a long time. I want to be able to swim with them and not feel ashamed. I want to be able to take them to the zoo and NOT be exausted and rest every 10 minutes. I know this is not a quick fix, and I will still have to "work" on this for the rest of my life. My family and God are the center of my life. I want this to be in 'His' plan as well mine.