Candace ..

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Hello Everyone!!

I can't believe how long it's been... I have been enjoying myself lol... So much that I have left behind OH/BAF to realize how much I love it here!!!

Where I am NOW!!!!  Well I am still a success story always working hard and learning about myself! I will always be a work in progress.. I have lost to date over 140lbs and still working to get off another another 30lbs!! I slacked on exercise and definitely re-explored some foods as if they were going out of style BUT what I realized about myself is that I will rebel @ times BUT as long as I recognize it and don't make it a everyday  every meal type of thing,,,I will remain a success!!!

My husband is still the love of my life and supportive!! My kids have a fun mom who surprises them with her athletic ability like bike riding etc lol

Work is going FAB.. I'm still in RN school went down to part time now exploring staying home FULL TIME to continue my education and be with the family!!!

I have considered having a third child although I'm not really sure... For those of you considering WLS...let your reasoning's be your own, don't look for others to validate you decision at the same time allow the mistakes of others be your lesson plan..till next time

Hey everyone,

I think it's about time to catch up.  Before surgery I lived on BAF.  I became inspired and could not wait for my day to come. It did and now 16 months later I find myself still working toward a even healthier me.  What that means is this is truly a journey, a blessing and a lifelong project.  Whatever way you need to approach your weight loss to be a success do it.  If your a business person look at this as the million dollar deal, if your a competitive person don't let that annoying co-worker who doubts your success prove you wrong lol.... For those who are like me and no longer wanted to feel and look like someone you thought you never would make it happen.  I will gladly admit that I love the new me.  Have I become more go getting heall yeah, and I love that.  I am not perfect by any means I have my days where I eat too much and exercise too little but I'm still in the game.  My kids are able to spend more physical time with me I can keep up with them and then some.  I turn heads now and guess what it  makes me appreciate my husband more than ever.  He has been with me throughout everything.  He never let go of my hand if it wasn't for the mirror I would have never seen myself obese because of his love.  It's been exciting knowing that I have allowed myself to live a happy life.

I never want to be the type of post op person that thinks they know everything believe me they don't.  MAKE YOUR OWN PATH along this journey.  If you slip up get up... let that moment of being human be just that a moment.  Think outside the box and make it work for you.   I am constantly creating new approaches for a successful journey.  I do find pre-planning your meals an excelent way to be honest with yourself.  I love reading all the pre-op pages because it reminds me how I am blessed to be on the other side.  I have about 20lbs to go for goal and I pland to be there soon.........Till next time...

 

OK OK I'm late but here lol..... Dec 3rd marked my one year surgiversary and I am blessed to be done 140lbs......  My Doc never really set a concrete goal by mu personal goal was 160-170.  I started at 341 and plan to be down another 20lbs by the beginning of Feb.  I feel so good and to be honest look so much healthier.  I am enjoying my family more.  My daughter jokes that I walk to fast she has to run to keep up with me.  Me and my husband are still going strong.  So many people on OH thought our marriage would fall apart because people assumed one of us would change after WLS.  Our relationship was built on a stronger foundation than vanity eleven years ago we accepted one another unconditionally.  I am very proud of the support my family have given me.  I am so blessed and sometimes still can't believe I even had surgery.  It has allowed me to be more expressive and to really chase after my dreams.  I returned to school to obtain my Nursing Degree and it feels good to be in control.  I have weak moments when it comes to food but they are just moments trust that in a year I will be where I need to be.  I am constantly challenging myself which keeps me motivated.  Getting a chance to speak to people on this board is awesome knowing that there are people out there that really get it is priceless. Being that 2010 is approaching I will admit it feels really good to be ahead of the weight loss game.  I am enjoying life I could not imagine being stuck in the body I was last year..... So for the people (hey big sis) that is wondering where my pic is I will post one 2night had some issues last night choosing a photo...till next time  PEACE lol

Before  Nov 2008
Neck-18 in                                                                        
Bust-58 in                                                                                                                                                        
Stomach-59 in                                                                 
Waist- 60 in                                                              
Thigh 28 in
Calf 21in
Wrist 7.5n

 Now 10/3/09
Neck-14.5 in                                                    
Bust-44.5  in                                                                                                                                    
Stomach-45  in                                               
Waist- 46  in                                               
Thigh -24 in              
Calf 17.5in 
Wrist 6.3/4 in   
 

The 3rd of September marked nine months for me.  I can not believe it.  Last night I purged half of my closet to make room for clothes I can actually fit lol.  If feels good to be able to let go of the old me.  The one that allowed so many things to fog her view of what she wanted.  Today I have lost 120lbs.  The day of surgery I was 341lbs.  Crazy!!!!  I have learned so many things some that I remember knowing and alot that I have found out.  I love my self 100% and it shows.  I still have the support of my husband which so many said I would not.  I joke and say it's like he has a new wife w/o the alimony!!!!

He's my number one supporter aside from my daughter she walks with me and encourages me to walk away from the 2x and embrace the 1x lol... I can wear a size large paint...  I started attending school for Nursing and planning my move to North Carolina (when finished) Life is good.  I am by no means perfect but human. 

Although I may be close to my personal goal of 180lbs this journey last a lifetime and it's OK.  I plan to continue on and not cheat myself of the things I deserve.