ellaleigh
I am 28 years old, I have 5 kids ages 1, 2, 5, 8, and 9. I am a stay at home mom. Feb. 22, 2005 i attended the info session with Dr. Scott. He is very nice, he really made you understand the surgery, recovery and everything. I am even more pumped than i was about the surgery, i can't wait to feel better, i am so tired.
March 2, 2005 i called for my psych evaluation appt. i go march 17, whoever thought i would be excited about that, but it just means i'm one step closer. I go to the nutrition class March 14. Then i can see Dr. Scott. INsurance said they would pay for the psych evaluation. I am so glad for that. Well, baby is crying gotta go for now.
March 14, 2005
I went to my nutrition class today. It was very informative. Wow it really is a lot to think about. The nutritionist told us all the things that could go wrong, even after surgery if you don't eat the correct diet. It definately is a lifestyle change. But, i am definately on board. I am ready and excited! And, on the upside of things my husband kept my 10 month old today and she didn't even cry. Now that is something to get excited about.
March 17, 2005
Well, today is my birthday. Happy Birthday to me. Guess what i got for my birthday present? The best present ever my psych evaluation (one step closer). Well, all in all i think it went well, i tried to say all the right things. I am not depressed, i wasn't abused as a child, i am not a binge eater, i don't abuse alcohol, i don't hate myself. You get the picture. I just hope i don't seem to perfect to where the psychiatrist thought i was lying. Which for the most part i was telling the truth. Then i had to answer like 300 questions on the computer which got kind of tricky cause i was trying to breeze through it and they were all kind of running together. I hope i did good, i'm sure it went fine, i hope to find out something next week. It took about 1 hour and 15 minutes, but i think i probly went to quickly on the questions. Well, i'll keep you updated when i know more.
MARCH 21,2005
Well, the psych dr. called today, she said my test was invalid. I guess i went to quickly on the questions since she said i needed to read them more carefully, because some of my answers contradicted eachother. Well, they had so many double negatives in them it was hard to think. Anyway i went and retook it this afternoon and i was very careful this time, i hope everything is good now, she said she thought i would be fine. I hope so.
March 28, 2005
The psych dr. called today, and said she submitted my recomendation to the doctor's office, the only thing is there were a few problems. How i don't know i thought i was so positive. Anyway, she said that she thought i have problems admitting when something is wrong, and is worried that i would not tell the dr. if i was in pain if something was really wrong. So, that really stinks, but i guess she is right i have a lot of trouble admitting things. Especially when i need help. Things usually get so bad until i am crying and really upset before anyone even knows something is wrong. But, i still don't know how she figured that out because i said nothing of the sort to her. Anyway, she said she recommended me having the surgery but if they asked her about what she would recommend she would say more time with the dietician. What one has to do with the other i have no idea. But that is all i have to update now. As soon as the dr's office get's the dietician reports hopefully i will get an appointment.
April 14, 2005
I went to see the nutritionist today, and guess what? She is letting me go now. I get to make my appt. with Dr. Scott tomorrow. I am so excited. The bad news is the insurance didn't cover the psych evaluation which is $475 that stinks, but we are going to resubmit, so maybe they will cover it this time.
April 15, 2005
I am so excited i made my appt. with Dr. Scott today. It is going to be on April 28, i am so excited. Hopefully it won't be long now.
April 28, 2005
I had my surgery consult today and everything went great, i got there at 3:30 and i didn't get out until 5:30 plus 30 minutes of bloodwork so really it was 6:00, but i guess it will be worth it. I was very patient and was expecting a long wait. Dr. Scott was so great, he is so nice and caring and really made you feel like he was a friend, i am so pleased with him for my surgeon. My surgery date is set for June 28, which was a little dissapointing, i really was hoping for late may or early june, but what's a few more weeks? Maybe at least the baby will be walking by then (that would be a plus). I am so excited!
MaY 31, 2005
I called united health care today to check on the status of my predetermination, and they still haven't received it. The doctor's office faxed it on May 18. I am so aggravated, so i sent the dr's office an e-mail and hopefully they will resend it this week, i am so afraid i will have to postpone. I have heard they have been delaying lately. I hope i have caught it soon enough that they will still have time to approve me before June 28, i really wish i could just know everything was taken care of and relax. But, i have to be my own advocate and make sure everyone does their work. Hopefully soon, all this stress will be in the past.
June 1, 2005
Good news, the dr's office e-mailed me back and uhc has all of my paperwork now, and hopefully we should know something by friday.
June 3, 2005
The Dr's office emailed me back and said united health care had made a decision and had sent out the letters today (friday). They wouldn't tell them what the decision was, so we will all have to wait until we receive the letter. ( please say yes) WEll, that's all for now. This will probably be a long weekend. On the upside Ginger at dr. Scott's office is so great, she always calls you back and does what she says she is going to do. Thank you Ginger!!
June 9, 2005
I received the letter of approval today!! Yay!! I am so excited and all of the sudden nervous, because i know this is really gonna happen. I go for my pre-op June 23, so i'll update more then.
June 10, 2005
Well, today the dr's office e-mailed me and said Dr. Scott was gonna be out of town the week of surgery so i would have to re-schedule for July 5, i was so upset, since our vacation is the 3rd week in july. So, i called ginger at Dr. Scott's and she said if i changed hospitals i could have my surgery on June 20th. Wow! that is really quick only 10 days away. So ofcourse i said yes and now i have this huge knot of nerves in my stomach. But, i am thrilled to get this over with so i can get started with my new life.
June 15, 2005
I went for my pre-op visit today, and now i am really nervous. I got all my info about the bowel cleansing which should be fun, i can have clear liquids on saturday and sunday until midnight, then i can't have anything. Plus, my surgery is not going to be until about 1:00 and i have to be there at 11, so i am gonna be starving. I hope i can make it, i have never went that long without food. Wish me luck!
June 19, 2005
Well, the bowel prep is horrible, but i guess it will be worth it. I was supposed to take it at 12 saturday and sunday so dumb me took it right on time at my son's ball game. Man, i worried the people beside me getting up and down every five minutes. I went at least 20 times while i was at the ball game, finally i just left. The not eating hasn't been that bad, i've been living off of popsicles and water. I'm just tired. And, i am getting a little nervous, ok a lot. I keep asking myself do i really want to do this? I know i do, i'm just nervous i will be fine, i just know it.
June 22, 2005
I made it! Everything seems to be fine. I am tired but not in excrutiating pain or anything. I can't eat much, which was the whole idea. The surgery itself was pretty uneventful, Dr. said it went better than expected. I've only had one episode and i think it was due to eating a popsicle to fast because my bowels starting having spasms and i really thought i was dying, i couldn't catch my breath, it went on for about 5 minutes then i was ok. So, now i'm home and everything is going good.
June 26, 2005
Wow! This surgery is really great, i can't eat more than 2 or 3 ounces at a time, and i am so full. I guess the hardest part is trying to get my liquids in because i'm afraid to drink too much, but i'm getting better at that everyday. On the upside i have lost 10 pounds in 5 days, so that is really exciting. I have felt so good, i do get a little tired sometimes but for the most part i feel great, i got out of the hospital on wednesday and wednesday night we went grocery shopping at wal-mart, then thursday we went to kareoke, and saturday we went to fernbank museum in atlanta, and i did great at all events! Ofcourse, i do still think about food too much, but i can't have it, so that's all there is too it, i guess my mind just needs re-programming.
July 7, 2005
I had my 2 week check-up today and i have lost 19 pounds, i am so excited! I hope the next 2 weeks goes that good. I am feeling great, i really can't believe i had surgery, i feel so good.
July 17, 2005
My luck ran out! The last 3 days i have been feeling nauseous all of the time, and having diareah. Everytime i take a drink or take a bite it seems i am running to the bathroom. I am really hoping this is gonna pass, i just hope nothing is bad wrong.
July 20, 2005
Well, good news i'm feeling better! I went to the nutritionist today and i am down to 242. i was hoping for more but i'll take what i can get. I got clearance for soft foods so maybe that will agree with me more. I have an appt. with the dr. tomorrow, so that's all to tell for now.
July 31, 2005
I just got back from disney world on thursday, and boy was i tired. We went to magic kingdom on monday, sea world, on tuesday, and epcot on wednesday and boy was i whipped! It was so hot, but on the upside i lost 6 pounds while i was gone, for a total of 34 pounds in just 5 weeks. I told the kids when i lose 50 more we will go to six flags but right now i am just too tired!
September 7, 2005
Things are going great, i am feeling really good. This is definately the best thing i have ever did, i just wish i would have done it sooner. I am never sick, unless i eat something i am not supposed to, however i do get constipated. But, i can live with that. As of today i have lost 49 pounds, so i am really excited. My class reunion is next month, i hope i can at least drop another 20 by then, but i guess that could be pushing it.
October 14, 2005
I went to the football game and saw a lot of the people i graduated with. It was a lot of fun, it was great seeing everyone. You don't realize you miss people until you see them, so it was great, i am glad about the reunion tomorrow it will be fun. Also, good news i am down to 205 for a total of 63 pounds in just 3 1/2 months. I feel almost like i did in high school, i'm getting all my energy back and it feels great, just 55 pounds to go for my personal goal, but if i lose more that will be great!
Oct. 24, i weighed today and am down to 201, hopefully next week i will be under 200, and i am now in a size 14. Yipee!
November 21, 2005 I weighed at the gym today and weighed in at 196.
December 18, 2005. Everything is still going good, the weight is coming off a lot slower but it is still coming off about 2 pounds per week (if i'm lucky). I am still happy with my loss i have lost around 80 pounds now. Tomorrow my husband is having the surgery, so i'm really nervous for him but i know he will be glad he did it. I feel so much better, and it is so great to be able to shop in "regular" stores now. I would like to lose at least 40 more pounds, and i think that is definately doable. I haven't been able to exercise as much because my mom is really sick and on hopsice so i have to stay with her during the day and that is my priority for now. Christmas is in 7 more days, i just wish i could get in the spirit for my kids, and finish my shopping. Well, that's all i have for now, i'll update more later.
December 25, 2005
Christmas has been bitter sweet, my mother died and we buried her the the day before christmas eve, so it has been a really hard time of year. The kids had a lot of fun this morning when santa came, so they have been pretty well occupied today. I weighed in this morning at 181, so i was happy with that and that puts my weight loss at 86 pounds since surgery. WEll, that's all for now.
January 5, 2006
Happy new year! Everythings going pretty good just 5 more days until the kids are back in school, i really need a break. My husband had the surgery on December 21 a little over 2 weeks ago and he has already lost 40 pounds, now that doesn't seem very fair. But, i do hear men lose it faster, but i didn't know that fast. Anyway i am happy for him, he is already feeling better about himself. I would like to lose 30 to 50 more pounds i would like to get to 130, but i think i would be happy at 150. I think it is doable if i can just get through this stall the scales said 179 this morning i guess i'll take that but i was hoping for more.
January 17, 2006
The scales are just not moving, i am down to 177 but it hasn't moved in a couple of weeks, i am really getting worried. I had a goal of 170 by the end of this month and this is really putting me off track, i'm afraid i'll never make it to 150 by april. However the good news is i must be losing inches because i can now wear a size 12 jeans, and i never thought that would happen. I just wish i could get off of the weight soap box, i just want the charts to say "normal" and that won't happen until i hit 150. Anyway, things are going great, i have so much energy and i love going to the gym, i especially love the eliptical trainer that is my new best friend, and i never thought that would happen i used to couldn't stay on that thing for 2 minutes now i do it for 30 minutes or more and i feel so good. In other news my husband has now lost 50 pounds in 4 weeks. Just not fair! But, i am happy for him.
January 30, 2006
Things are going good i've finally started losing again, i have now lost 92 pounds, just 8 more until the 100 pound mark, and 25 more until my personal goal. My husband has now lost 60 pounds, since December 21. So, things are pretty good so far this year, the the 2 older kids are playing basketball so that keeps us busy as long as i'm busy i don't think about food, even though the surgery keeps you from eating much it doesn't keep you from wanting it or thinking about food. I'm still exercising regularly and love to now, so i know i'm going to be ok, just have to fight these same urges i've always had with food.
March 1, 2006
Everything is going fine. I am down to 170 barely losing but, at least i'm losing. I can definately eat more but can not finish a child's plate so i guess i'm doing good. I just wished i could only eat a couple of bites like i used to could. I guess the hardest part is trying to make the healthiest decision on what to eat, i see the old habits creeping back up wanting sweets and other stuff that i should not have, and when i get bored wanting to snack. So, anyway i try to keep busy, and faithfully exercise so i'm going to be ok. It is definately not easy but i can do it, i've come this far and i feel so good, i want to lose at least 20 more pounds maybe more but if i don't that's ok i feel great and that's all that matters. My husband has now lost 80 pounds and is doing good.
March 3, 2006
Great news i'm finally down 100 pounds! I am so excited i was beginning to think i would never make it. Anyway i am here just 18 more to go.
March 21, 2006
Everything is going great, i'm down 102 pounds, and i am at 166. I can wear some size 10 pants now which is unbelievable since i have never, i mean not even in high school could i wear. So anyway i feel great and have not once ever regretted doing this surgery.
April 23, 2006
Good news i'm down to 159 which makes 109 pounds. I'm getting ready to recover from the kids being on their second spring break! Just 1 more day and they are back in school. It has been rough, can't wait for the summer! I'm feeling good, just tired from all of the chaos!
May 2, 2006
My baby turned 2 yesterday, it's kind of sad she's almost not a baby anymore. Anyway guess what? I weighed in at 157 today so that makes 111 pounds, i am feeling so good and i am really feeling like i will make my goal by next month of 150, then i can start working on getting to 130 but if i don't that's ok. I am pretty happy where i am. My husband weighed in at 198 and has now lost 100 pounds (which i think is enough, since he is 6'2) but i guess he really can't help it right now, anyway he is doing great.
June 20, 2006
Today is my one year anniversary, this time last year i weighed in at 268 pounds and today one year later i am weighing in at 152 pounds and i feel great. I am now down from a size 22/24 to a size 8. I can't believe it, i never thought that would happen. A lot has happened this last year, i lost my mom exactly 6 months ago tomorrow and it has been the hardest thing i have ever had to deal with and i cry just about every day over how much i miss her i spent more time with my mother than my husband, we hung out every day and it is still hard for me to know what to do with my time, but every day i seem to make it and i know she is in heaven and having a much better time than i am. But, i digress because i am really feeling good, i also started going to a new church well not new i grew up in it but quit going when i was about 12, anyway i started going back in january and i love the people and i look forward to going, and i have grown so much in christ because of it, and sunday my 8 year old son got baptized which was really exciting. Also, i joined the choir since ofcourse i love to sing, as a matter of fact i'm having kareoke withdrawal since i haven't been in 4 weeks. Anyway a lot has happened because of my weightloss, i feel more confident, i have more energy, and i don't have any health problems, no more high blood pressure no more joint problems. Oh, and i almost forgot my husband is doing great he is now down to 190 so i think that's like 103 pounds and he is in a size 34 pants (which are getting to big) from a size 42, and he looks great. So, that's my update, i think i got a little carried away this time.
Sept. 16, 2006
Everything is going good, i haven't really dropped any more weight and i am holding steady at 146. I feel great, i am in a size 8 and actually bought some size 6 pants the other day and they fit!! So, i am pretty happy where i am i want to get to 138 but i'm not that far off so i am definately satisfied where i am. My husband is also doing good he's holding steady at about 185, which is a good weight for him. So, i guess that's all for now.
June 20, 2005 Surgery Day!: 268 starting weight
July 7, 2005 2 week check: 249 -19 pds.
July 20, 2005 4 week check: 242 -26 pds.
July 29, 2005 5 weeks 234 -34 pds.
August 22, 2005 2 months 227 -41
September 7, 2005 219 -49
September 19, 2005: 215 -53
October 15, 2005 almost 4 mos. 205 -63
October 24, 2005 4 months 201 -67
November 21, 2005 5 months 196 -72
December 2, 2005 5 1/2 months 190 -78
December 25, 2005 6 months 181 -86
January 5, 2006 6 1/2 months 179 -88
January 17, 2006 almost 7 mos. 177 -90
January 30, 2006 over 7 mos 175 -92
February 2, 2006 174 -94
february 10 2006 172 -96
February 27, 2006 8 months 170 -98
March 3, 2006 168 -100
March 21, 2006 9 months 166 -102
March 31, 2006 164 -104
April 6, 2006 162 -106
April 22, 2006 10 months 159 -109
May 2, 2006 157 -111
May 13, 2006 156 -112
May 21, 2006 11 months 154 -114
May 26, 2006 152 -116
June 20, 2006 1 year 152
July 9, 2006 12 1/2 mos 150 -118
July 13, 2006 12 3/4 mos 148 -120
Aug. 17, 2006 14 mos. 147 -121
Sept 16, 2006 15 mos 146 -122
March 2, 2005 i called for my psych evaluation appt. i go march 17, whoever thought i would be excited about that, but it just means i'm one step closer. I go to the nutrition class March 14. Then i can see Dr. Scott. INsurance said they would pay for the psych evaluation. I am so glad for that. Well, baby is crying gotta go for now.
March 14, 2005
I went to my nutrition class today. It was very informative. Wow it really is a lot to think about. The nutritionist told us all the things that could go wrong, even after surgery if you don't eat the correct diet. It definately is a lifestyle change. But, i am definately on board. I am ready and excited! And, on the upside of things my husband kept my 10 month old today and she didn't even cry. Now that is something to get excited about.
March 17, 2005
Well, today is my birthday. Happy Birthday to me. Guess what i got for my birthday present? The best present ever my psych evaluation (one step closer). Well, all in all i think it went well, i tried to say all the right things. I am not depressed, i wasn't abused as a child, i am not a binge eater, i don't abuse alcohol, i don't hate myself. You get the picture. I just hope i don't seem to perfect to where the psychiatrist thought i was lying. Which for the most part i was telling the truth. Then i had to answer like 300 questions on the computer which got kind of tricky cause i was trying to breeze through it and they were all kind of running together. I hope i did good, i'm sure it went fine, i hope to find out something next week. It took about 1 hour and 15 minutes, but i think i probly went to quickly on the questions. Well, i'll keep you updated when i know more.
MARCH 21,2005
Well, the psych dr. called today, she said my test was invalid. I guess i went to quickly on the questions since she said i needed to read them more carefully, because some of my answers contradicted eachother. Well, they had so many double negatives in them it was hard to think. Anyway i went and retook it this afternoon and i was very careful this time, i hope everything is good now, she said she thought i would be fine. I hope so.
March 28, 2005
The psych dr. called today, and said she submitted my recomendation to the doctor's office, the only thing is there were a few problems. How i don't know i thought i was so positive. Anyway, she said that she thought i have problems admitting when something is wrong, and is worried that i would not tell the dr. if i was in pain if something was really wrong. So, that really stinks, but i guess she is right i have a lot of trouble admitting things. Especially when i need help. Things usually get so bad until i am crying and really upset before anyone even knows something is wrong. But, i still don't know how she figured that out because i said nothing of the sort to her. Anyway, she said she recommended me having the surgery but if they asked her about what she would recommend she would say more time with the dietician. What one has to do with the other i have no idea. But that is all i have to update now. As soon as the dr's office get's the dietician reports hopefully i will get an appointment.
April 14, 2005
I went to see the nutritionist today, and guess what? She is letting me go now. I get to make my appt. with Dr. Scott tomorrow. I am so excited. The bad news is the insurance didn't cover the psych evaluation which is $475 that stinks, but we are going to resubmit, so maybe they will cover it this time.
April 15, 2005
I am so excited i made my appt. with Dr. Scott today. It is going to be on April 28, i am so excited. Hopefully it won't be long now.
April 28, 2005
I had my surgery consult today and everything went great, i got there at 3:30 and i didn't get out until 5:30 plus 30 minutes of bloodwork so really it was 6:00, but i guess it will be worth it. I was very patient and was expecting a long wait. Dr. Scott was so great, he is so nice and caring and really made you feel like he was a friend, i am so pleased with him for my surgeon. My surgery date is set for June 28, which was a little dissapointing, i really was hoping for late may or early june, but what's a few more weeks? Maybe at least the baby will be walking by then (that would be a plus). I am so excited!
MaY 31, 2005
I called united health care today to check on the status of my predetermination, and they still haven't received it. The doctor's office faxed it on May 18. I am so aggravated, so i sent the dr's office an e-mail and hopefully they will resend it this week, i am so afraid i will have to postpone. I have heard they have been delaying lately. I hope i have caught it soon enough that they will still have time to approve me before June 28, i really wish i could just know everything was taken care of and relax. But, i have to be my own advocate and make sure everyone does their work. Hopefully soon, all this stress will be in the past.
June 1, 2005
Good news, the dr's office e-mailed me back and uhc has all of my paperwork now, and hopefully we should know something by friday.
June 3, 2005
The Dr's office emailed me back and said united health care had made a decision and had sent out the letters today (friday). They wouldn't tell them what the decision was, so we will all have to wait until we receive the letter. ( please say yes) WEll, that's all for now. This will probably be a long weekend. On the upside Ginger at dr. Scott's office is so great, she always calls you back and does what she says she is going to do. Thank you Ginger!!
June 9, 2005
I received the letter of approval today!! Yay!! I am so excited and all of the sudden nervous, because i know this is really gonna happen. I go for my pre-op June 23, so i'll update more then.
June 10, 2005
Well, today the dr's office e-mailed me and said Dr. Scott was gonna be out of town the week of surgery so i would have to re-schedule for July 5, i was so upset, since our vacation is the 3rd week in july. So, i called ginger at Dr. Scott's and she said if i changed hospitals i could have my surgery on June 20th. Wow! that is really quick only 10 days away. So ofcourse i said yes and now i have this huge knot of nerves in my stomach. But, i am thrilled to get this over with so i can get started with my new life.
June 15, 2005
I went for my pre-op visit today, and now i am really nervous. I got all my info about the bowel cleansing which should be fun, i can have clear liquids on saturday and sunday until midnight, then i can't have anything. Plus, my surgery is not going to be until about 1:00 and i have to be there at 11, so i am gonna be starving. I hope i can make it, i have never went that long without food. Wish me luck!
June 19, 2005
Well, the bowel prep is horrible, but i guess it will be worth it. I was supposed to take it at 12 saturday and sunday so dumb me took it right on time at my son's ball game. Man, i worried the people beside me getting up and down every five minutes. I went at least 20 times while i was at the ball game, finally i just left. The not eating hasn't been that bad, i've been living off of popsicles and water. I'm just tired. And, i am getting a little nervous, ok a lot. I keep asking myself do i really want to do this? I know i do, i'm just nervous i will be fine, i just know it.
June 22, 2005
I made it! Everything seems to be fine. I am tired but not in excrutiating pain or anything. I can't eat much, which was the whole idea. The surgery itself was pretty uneventful, Dr. said it went better than expected. I've only had one episode and i think it was due to eating a popsicle to fast because my bowels starting having spasms and i really thought i was dying, i couldn't catch my breath, it went on for about 5 minutes then i was ok. So, now i'm home and everything is going good.
June 26, 2005
Wow! This surgery is really great, i can't eat more than 2 or 3 ounces at a time, and i am so full. I guess the hardest part is trying to get my liquids in because i'm afraid to drink too much, but i'm getting better at that everyday. On the upside i have lost 10 pounds in 5 days, so that is really exciting. I have felt so good, i do get a little tired sometimes but for the most part i feel great, i got out of the hospital on wednesday and wednesday night we went grocery shopping at wal-mart, then thursday we went to kareoke, and saturday we went to fernbank museum in atlanta, and i did great at all events! Ofcourse, i do still think about food too much, but i can't have it, so that's all there is too it, i guess my mind just needs re-programming.
July 7, 2005
I had my 2 week check-up today and i have lost 19 pounds, i am so excited! I hope the next 2 weeks goes that good. I am feeling great, i really can't believe i had surgery, i feel so good.
July 17, 2005
My luck ran out! The last 3 days i have been feeling nauseous all of the time, and having diareah. Everytime i take a drink or take a bite it seems i am running to the bathroom. I am really hoping this is gonna pass, i just hope nothing is bad wrong.
July 20, 2005
Well, good news i'm feeling better! I went to the nutritionist today and i am down to 242. i was hoping for more but i'll take what i can get. I got clearance for soft foods so maybe that will agree with me more. I have an appt. with the dr. tomorrow, so that's all to tell for now.
July 31, 2005
I just got back from disney world on thursday, and boy was i tired. We went to magic kingdom on monday, sea world, on tuesday, and epcot on wednesday and boy was i whipped! It was so hot, but on the upside i lost 6 pounds while i was gone, for a total of 34 pounds in just 5 weeks. I told the kids when i lose 50 more we will go to six flags but right now i am just too tired!
September 7, 2005
Things are going great, i am feeling really good. This is definately the best thing i have ever did, i just wish i would have done it sooner. I am never sick, unless i eat something i am not supposed to, however i do get constipated. But, i can live with that. As of today i have lost 49 pounds, so i am really excited. My class reunion is next month, i hope i can at least drop another 20 by then, but i guess that could be pushing it.
October 14, 2005
I went to the football game and saw a lot of the people i graduated with. It was a lot of fun, it was great seeing everyone. You don't realize you miss people until you see them, so it was great, i am glad about the reunion tomorrow it will be fun. Also, good news i am down to 205 for a total of 63 pounds in just 3 1/2 months. I feel almost like i did in high school, i'm getting all my energy back and it feels great, just 55 pounds to go for my personal goal, but if i lose more that will be great!
Oct. 24, i weighed today and am down to 201, hopefully next week i will be under 200, and i am now in a size 14. Yipee!
November 21, 2005 I weighed at the gym today and weighed in at 196.
December 18, 2005. Everything is still going good, the weight is coming off a lot slower but it is still coming off about 2 pounds per week (if i'm lucky). I am still happy with my loss i have lost around 80 pounds now. Tomorrow my husband is having the surgery, so i'm really nervous for him but i know he will be glad he did it. I feel so much better, and it is so great to be able to shop in "regular" stores now. I would like to lose at least 40 more pounds, and i think that is definately doable. I haven't been able to exercise as much because my mom is really sick and on hopsice so i have to stay with her during the day and that is my priority for now. Christmas is in 7 more days, i just wish i could get in the spirit for my kids, and finish my shopping. Well, that's all i have for now, i'll update more later.
December 25, 2005
Christmas has been bitter sweet, my mother died and we buried her the the day before christmas eve, so it has been a really hard time of year. The kids had a lot of fun this morning when santa came, so they have been pretty well occupied today. I weighed in this morning at 181, so i was happy with that and that puts my weight loss at 86 pounds since surgery. WEll, that's all for now.
January 5, 2006
Happy new year! Everythings going pretty good just 5 more days until the kids are back in school, i really need a break. My husband had the surgery on December 21 a little over 2 weeks ago and he has already lost 40 pounds, now that doesn't seem very fair. But, i do hear men lose it faster, but i didn't know that fast. Anyway i am happy for him, he is already feeling better about himself. I would like to lose 30 to 50 more pounds i would like to get to 130, but i think i would be happy at 150. I think it is doable if i can just get through this stall the scales said 179 this morning i guess i'll take that but i was hoping for more.
January 17, 2006
The scales are just not moving, i am down to 177 but it hasn't moved in a couple of weeks, i am really getting worried. I had a goal of 170 by the end of this month and this is really putting me off track, i'm afraid i'll never make it to 150 by april. However the good news is i must be losing inches because i can now wear a size 12 jeans, and i never thought that would happen. I just wish i could get off of the weight soap box, i just want the charts to say "normal" and that won't happen until i hit 150. Anyway, things are going great, i have so much energy and i love going to the gym, i especially love the eliptical trainer that is my new best friend, and i never thought that would happen i used to couldn't stay on that thing for 2 minutes now i do it for 30 minutes or more and i feel so good. In other news my husband has now lost 50 pounds in 4 weeks. Just not fair! But, i am happy for him.
January 30, 2006
Things are going good i've finally started losing again, i have now lost 92 pounds, just 8 more until the 100 pound mark, and 25 more until my personal goal. My husband has now lost 60 pounds, since December 21. So, things are pretty good so far this year, the the 2 older kids are playing basketball so that keeps us busy as long as i'm busy i don't think about food, even though the surgery keeps you from eating much it doesn't keep you from wanting it or thinking about food. I'm still exercising regularly and love to now, so i know i'm going to be ok, just have to fight these same urges i've always had with food.
March 1, 2006
Everything is going fine. I am down to 170 barely losing but, at least i'm losing. I can definately eat more but can not finish a child's plate so i guess i'm doing good. I just wished i could only eat a couple of bites like i used to could. I guess the hardest part is trying to make the healthiest decision on what to eat, i see the old habits creeping back up wanting sweets and other stuff that i should not have, and when i get bored wanting to snack. So, anyway i try to keep busy, and faithfully exercise so i'm going to be ok. It is definately not easy but i can do it, i've come this far and i feel so good, i want to lose at least 20 more pounds maybe more but if i don't that's ok i feel great and that's all that matters. My husband has now lost 80 pounds and is doing good.
March 3, 2006
Great news i'm finally down 100 pounds! I am so excited i was beginning to think i would never make it. Anyway i am here just 18 more to go.
March 21, 2006
Everything is going great, i'm down 102 pounds, and i am at 166. I can wear some size 10 pants now which is unbelievable since i have never, i mean not even in high school could i wear. So anyway i feel great and have not once ever regretted doing this surgery.
April 23, 2006
Good news i'm down to 159 which makes 109 pounds. I'm getting ready to recover from the kids being on their second spring break! Just 1 more day and they are back in school. It has been rough, can't wait for the summer! I'm feeling good, just tired from all of the chaos!
May 2, 2006
My baby turned 2 yesterday, it's kind of sad she's almost not a baby anymore. Anyway guess what? I weighed in at 157 today so that makes 111 pounds, i am feeling so good and i am really feeling like i will make my goal by next month of 150, then i can start working on getting to 130 but if i don't that's ok. I am pretty happy where i am. My husband weighed in at 198 and has now lost 100 pounds (which i think is enough, since he is 6'2) but i guess he really can't help it right now, anyway he is doing great.
June 20, 2006
Today is my one year anniversary, this time last year i weighed in at 268 pounds and today one year later i am weighing in at 152 pounds and i feel great. I am now down from a size 22/24 to a size 8. I can't believe it, i never thought that would happen. A lot has happened this last year, i lost my mom exactly 6 months ago tomorrow and it has been the hardest thing i have ever had to deal with and i cry just about every day over how much i miss her i spent more time with my mother than my husband, we hung out every day and it is still hard for me to know what to do with my time, but every day i seem to make it and i know she is in heaven and having a much better time than i am. But, i digress because i am really feeling good, i also started going to a new church well not new i grew up in it but quit going when i was about 12, anyway i started going back in january and i love the people and i look forward to going, and i have grown so much in christ because of it, and sunday my 8 year old son got baptized which was really exciting. Also, i joined the choir since ofcourse i love to sing, as a matter of fact i'm having kareoke withdrawal since i haven't been in 4 weeks. Anyway a lot has happened because of my weightloss, i feel more confident, i have more energy, and i don't have any health problems, no more high blood pressure no more joint problems. Oh, and i almost forgot my husband is doing great he is now down to 190 so i think that's like 103 pounds and he is in a size 34 pants (which are getting to big) from a size 42, and he looks great. So, that's my update, i think i got a little carried away this time.
Sept. 16, 2006
Everything is going good, i haven't really dropped any more weight and i am holding steady at 146. I feel great, i am in a size 8 and actually bought some size 6 pants the other day and they fit!! So, i am pretty happy where i am i want to get to 138 but i'm not that far off so i am definately satisfied where i am. My husband is also doing good he's holding steady at about 185, which is a good weight for him. So, i guess that's all for now.
June 20, 2005 Surgery Day!: 268 starting weight
July 7, 2005 2 week check: 249 -19 pds.
July 20, 2005 4 week check: 242 -26 pds.
July 29, 2005 5 weeks 234 -34 pds.
August 22, 2005 2 months 227 -41
September 7, 2005 219 -49
September 19, 2005: 215 -53
October 15, 2005 almost 4 mos. 205 -63
October 24, 2005 4 months 201 -67
November 21, 2005 5 months 196 -72
December 2, 2005 5 1/2 months 190 -78
December 25, 2005 6 months 181 -86
January 5, 2006 6 1/2 months 179 -88
January 17, 2006 almost 7 mos. 177 -90
January 30, 2006 over 7 mos 175 -92
February 2, 2006 174 -94
february 10 2006 172 -96
February 27, 2006 8 months 170 -98
March 3, 2006 168 -100
March 21, 2006 9 months 166 -102
March 31, 2006 164 -104
April 6, 2006 162 -106
April 22, 2006 10 months 159 -109
May 2, 2006 157 -111
May 13, 2006 156 -112
May 21, 2006 11 months 154 -114
May 26, 2006 152 -116
June 20, 2006 1 year 152
July 9, 2006 12 1/2 mos 150 -118
July 13, 2006 12 3/4 mos 148 -120
Aug. 17, 2006 14 mos. 147 -121
Sept 16, 2006 15 mos 146 -122
