nikpeddles
My Journal
Aug 27, 2007
I am married to a wonderful husband and have three beautiful children. All of my children do not have weight issues. Thank you God! I have been overweight all my life and have done numerous diets with lots of success. Some how that weight keeps finding its way back to me and it brings a few friends. I love competing in sports and camping. I can not wait to go to Great America in Gurnee and ride roller coasters all day!!
I also can not wait to take advantage of all the super sales at the normal stores. You know the ones where you find a cute little dress for 5 bucks or a neat shirt for 1. I want to buy a sexy out fit at Victoria's Secret!!!! I also want to look hot in a bathing suit and not because it is 100 degrees out.
I have a positive outlook on life and I love to live. God is my strength. I know He will bring me through this.
I have surgery in 4 days and I can't wait. I will keep everyone posted.
8-22-05 Two days until my surgery. I had my pre-op testing. Didn't realize it was going to take 3 1/2 hours. Thank God we had someone to watch our kids. They would have totally driven us up the wall. So far I think things are going good. They will let me know if my labs were okay later. I am so excited. I have talked to other patients and have heard nothing but great news about my surgeon. I will keep updating as needed. Thank you everyone who is praying for me.
8-23-05 Less than 24 hours to go. I am so excited I can almost burst. I am not nervous at all. I know there will be plenty of pain but I am ready to begin my journey. Please pray for me and my husband because I know this is more trying on him right now than me. I will talk to all of you in a few days when I get home.
8-28-05 Four days post-op and doing great. I am sore. Not to sure if I am eating enough. My three kids are real curious. I need to find a comfortable place to sleep. I really want to climb in bed and snuggle with my hubby but it is too high off the ground. They say every day gets easier. I am finding it diffucult not to want to pick up around the house. I know I need to rest. I know I need to walk. Ughhh!!! I know these are the hardest days. Thank you every one for the posted comments. I will update soon I am sure.
8-29-05 Day 5- it is still morning but I feel terriffic!!! Had help from my 8 1/2 yr old with laundry and my 6 yr old vaccuumed the front room. It took three times as long but it got done. I am so blessed with wonderful kids and a very loving husband. Our church family will be making us dinners. The Lord is good!!!!
8-30 Ten pounds gone already. I can not believe it!!! What they say is true. Everyday you feel better. I have done some laundry folding and a few dishes. The swelling in my feet has went down. I have moved to the couch to sleep since I still can not get in and out of bed in fear of hurting my stomach. Thanks to everyone for your prayers. They truely have been felt.
8-31 Started full liquids today. How weird to eat a third of a container of yogurt and be full. I am feeling good and getting around. The back of my calves hurt, like someone knocked them with a 2 by 4. I think I may be standing too much. I am not the type to sit still so getting my exercise in is not a problem. Have a great day. :}
9-2-05 Feeling wonderful !!!!! I have more energy than I expected. The only thing I am having problems with is taking small sips and I know that will come. I tend to drink to big sip and feel it when it hits my stomach. Otherwise all the prayers are working. Thank you everyone who has been helping with dinners for my family. It is truely appreciated.
9-5 Happy Labor Day everyone. I am feeling good. I have a slight pain in my side. Like a pulled muscle from stretching. I haven't been lifting heavy items. I need to start my outdoor walking routine. I see the doctor this friday and can't wait. Talk to you later.
9-18-05 I can not believe I have been away so long. I feel so good I sometimes forget I had surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. I pulled at a stitch on my muscle and that is why I had a pain in my side, but that is all better now. I am 25 pounds down and don't wake up with a backache anymore. I pray all my buddies are doing great.
10-18-05 Have I been away this long. How the time flies. I weighed in at 265lbs this morning. I am so excited. I had hit a 2 1/2 week plateau and I was so frustrated but now I am back losing again...YIPEE. My husband Pete has his surgery on Nov. 7. I can't wait to be his cheerleader. WE like to lose and gain weight together. Ha Ha . Please keep him in your prayers. He has the same awesome surgeon as me. We will keep you posted.
11-14-05 I am doing great and so is my husband. He is 1 week post-op. We are both on the losing side. I am down to 255lbs and this wednesday I will be 12 weeks out. I feel great and am liking the fact that my clothes are starting to bag a bit. I refuse to buy new ones until they start to fall off. Thank you everyone for your prayers. God Bless you all !!!!
12-13-05 Today is my little boys third birthday. We went bowling and I didn't feel uncomfortable. I am 73 pounds down and still wearing the same clothes. I am going to have to get some new ones soon. They are really starting to bag. I have a lot of energy during the day. I zoom quickly around the house. I feel great. My hubby is doing wonderful too. 43 pounds in 5 weeks. Not to bad.
1-25-06 Hi all. I am still feeling great. My husband and I have started to go to the local gym and working out. It sure feels good. I can't wait to get in shape. I am 91 pounds down. I went and bought some new clothes and I am getting all kinds of compliments on how thin I am looking and how great I look. What an ego booster. I love feeling pretty. Things are still going well. No complications and I am looking forward to plastic surgery in another year. I know it will be a painful journey, but I am pumped about having a flat tummy. Take care and God Bless.
2-28-06 I am 104 lbs. down. Yippeeeeee!!!!! I enjoy going to the gym and am starting to feel muscles that I have not seen in years. It feels so good. The weight loss has slowed down, but I believe I am trading fat weight for muscle weight. My husband says I am looking hot. Thanks for all the prayers.
5-2-06 I can't believe another two months have gone by. I am 124 lbs down. I weighed in at 191# this morning. Holy Cow!!!! I have not been this small since college. I am still going to the gym and I have lots of energy. I will have to try to get an updated photo on my site soon. Take care.
6-5-06 I weighed in at 184lbs. today. Boy do I feel great. My husband has officially passed me up. I have lost 131` and he has lost 135. Oh well. I fit into a size 14 skirt today. I looked pretty darn good. I would like to get down to 150lbs and a size 10, but I am not rushing it. I average about 10 lbs a month now, and I am not complaining. I have made a friend thanks to this site. Jennifer lives in the same city as me and had the same surgeon as me. We have a lot of things is common and we are trying to go on a walk together at least once a week. God is awesome.
7-10-06 I weigh 179 lbs. and I am almost 11 months out. Weight loss has really slowed down, but I continue to work hard and eat right. I enjoy going on long bike rides and we are going on a family vacation to an amusement park and I can not wait to ride all of the rollercoasters. Things are going great. My oldest daughter always says" You do not look like my mother anymore" It is so funny. She is my cheerleader. Everyone has been such a big support; our family, our church family, and friends. Life is great. I shop in regular stores now and I have to be honest it feels kind of weird. I love it!!!!
8-05-06 Down 5 more pounds and almost fitting into a size 12 pant. OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thank the Lord for His blessing upon me. I go for my one year appointment on the 11th, but my true anniversary is Aug. 24th. A year has just flown by. I can't wait to find out more on the plastic surgery side. I really want a tummy tuck the extra skin is driving me crazy and I stand in front of the mirror holding it so I get a glimpse of what I might look like. I am so anxious. It is like a year ago waiting to have my surgery. Hopefully our insurance will cover most of it. Another chapter begins. My starting BMI 52.4 my BMI now 28.7. I am almost in the normal range of the chart. SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!
12-27-06 Just after Christmas and holding steady at 165lbs. I fit comfortably in a size 12 pant and large shirt. I feel great. I want to start getting to the gym more often.( get there about once a week now) I need to get more muscle tone. I am in need of skin removal on the abdomen. It hurts after I run around, but that is my only complaint. Looking forward to the new year. Take Care and God Bless.
8-26-07 Two days after my two year anniversary. I weigh 172 lbs. Yes I have put on 7 lbs since Christmas but I feel it is a healthy 7 lbs. I work out at least 3 days a week. I want to start looking into plastic surgeons . I probably have about 10 or 15 lbs in extra skin that needs to be removed. I am happy with the way I look for the most part. I am still eating healthy and have found a lot of sugar free foods and recipes that are great. If you have any questions or comments drop me a note.
I also can not wait to take advantage of all the super sales at the normal stores. You know the ones where you find a cute little dress for 5 bucks or a neat shirt for 1. I want to buy a sexy out fit at Victoria's Secret!!!! I also want to look hot in a bathing suit and not because it is 100 degrees out.
I have a positive outlook on life and I love to live. God is my strength. I know He will bring me through this.
I have surgery in 4 days and I can't wait. I will keep everyone posted.
8-22-05 Two days until my surgery. I had my pre-op testing. Didn't realize it was going to take 3 1/2 hours. Thank God we had someone to watch our kids. They would have totally driven us up the wall. So far I think things are going good. They will let me know if my labs were okay later. I am so excited. I have talked to other patients and have heard nothing but great news about my surgeon. I will keep updating as needed. Thank you everyone who is praying for me.
8-23-05 Less than 24 hours to go. I am so excited I can almost burst. I am not nervous at all. I know there will be plenty of pain but I am ready to begin my journey. Please pray for me and my husband because I know this is more trying on him right now than me. I will talk to all of you in a few days when I get home.
8-28-05 Four days post-op and doing great. I am sore. Not to sure if I am eating enough. My three kids are real curious. I need to find a comfortable place to sleep. I really want to climb in bed and snuggle with my hubby but it is too high off the ground. They say every day gets easier. I am finding it diffucult not to want to pick up around the house. I know I need to rest. I know I need to walk. Ughhh!!! I know these are the hardest days. Thank you every one for the posted comments. I will update soon I am sure.
8-29-05 Day 5- it is still morning but I feel terriffic!!! Had help from my 8 1/2 yr old with laundry and my 6 yr old vaccuumed the front room. It took three times as long but it got done. I am so blessed with wonderful kids and a very loving husband. Our church family will be making us dinners. The Lord is good!!!!
8-30 Ten pounds gone already. I can not believe it!!! What they say is true. Everyday you feel better. I have done some laundry folding and a few dishes. The swelling in my feet has went down. I have moved to the couch to sleep since I still can not get in and out of bed in fear of hurting my stomach. Thanks to everyone for your prayers. They truely have been felt.
8-31 Started full liquids today. How weird to eat a third of a container of yogurt and be full. I am feeling good and getting around. The back of my calves hurt, like someone knocked them with a 2 by 4. I think I may be standing too much. I am not the type to sit still so getting my exercise in is not a problem. Have a great day. :}
9-2-05 Feeling wonderful !!!!! I have more energy than I expected. The only thing I am having problems with is taking small sips and I know that will come. I tend to drink to big sip and feel it when it hits my stomach. Otherwise all the prayers are working. Thank you everyone who has been helping with dinners for my family. It is truely appreciated.
9-5 Happy Labor Day everyone. I am feeling good. I have a slight pain in my side. Like a pulled muscle from stretching. I haven't been lifting heavy items. I need to start my outdoor walking routine. I see the doctor this friday and can't wait. Talk to you later.
9-18-05 I can not believe I have been away so long. I feel so good I sometimes forget I had surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. I pulled at a stitch on my muscle and that is why I had a pain in my side, but that is all better now. I am 25 pounds down and don't wake up with a backache anymore. I pray all my buddies are doing great.
10-18-05 Have I been away this long. How the time flies. I weighed in at 265lbs this morning. I am so excited. I had hit a 2 1/2 week plateau and I was so frustrated but now I am back losing again...YIPEE. My husband Pete has his surgery on Nov. 7. I can't wait to be his cheerleader. WE like to lose and gain weight together. Ha Ha . Please keep him in your prayers. He has the same awesome surgeon as me. We will keep you posted.
11-14-05 I am doing great and so is my husband. He is 1 week post-op. We are both on the losing side. I am down to 255lbs and this wednesday I will be 12 weeks out. I feel great and am liking the fact that my clothes are starting to bag a bit. I refuse to buy new ones until they start to fall off. Thank you everyone for your prayers. God Bless you all !!!!
12-13-05 Today is my little boys third birthday. We went bowling and I didn't feel uncomfortable. I am 73 pounds down and still wearing the same clothes. I am going to have to get some new ones soon. They are really starting to bag. I have a lot of energy during the day. I zoom quickly around the house. I feel great. My hubby is doing wonderful too. 43 pounds in 5 weeks. Not to bad.
1-25-06 Hi all. I am still feeling great. My husband and I have started to go to the local gym and working out. It sure feels good. I can't wait to get in shape. I am 91 pounds down. I went and bought some new clothes and I am getting all kinds of compliments on how thin I am looking and how great I look. What an ego booster. I love feeling pretty. Things are still going well. No complications and I am looking forward to plastic surgery in another year. I know it will be a painful journey, but I am pumped about having a flat tummy. Take care and God Bless.
2-28-06 I am 104 lbs. down. Yippeeeeee!!!!! I enjoy going to the gym and am starting to feel muscles that I have not seen in years. It feels so good. The weight loss has slowed down, but I believe I am trading fat weight for muscle weight. My husband says I am looking hot. Thanks for all the prayers.
5-2-06 I can't believe another two months have gone by. I am 124 lbs down. I weighed in at 191# this morning. Holy Cow!!!! I have not been this small since college. I am still going to the gym and I have lots of energy. I will have to try to get an updated photo on my site soon. Take care.
6-5-06 I weighed in at 184lbs. today. Boy do I feel great. My husband has officially passed me up. I have lost 131` and he has lost 135. Oh well. I fit into a size 14 skirt today. I looked pretty darn good. I would like to get down to 150lbs and a size 10, but I am not rushing it. I average about 10 lbs a month now, and I am not complaining. I have made a friend thanks to this site. Jennifer lives in the same city as me and had the same surgeon as me. We have a lot of things is common and we are trying to go on a walk together at least once a week. God is awesome.
7-10-06 I weigh 179 lbs. and I am almost 11 months out. Weight loss has really slowed down, but I continue to work hard and eat right. I enjoy going on long bike rides and we are going on a family vacation to an amusement park and I can not wait to ride all of the rollercoasters. Things are going great. My oldest daughter always says" You do not look like my mother anymore" It is so funny. She is my cheerleader. Everyone has been such a big support; our family, our church family, and friends. Life is great. I shop in regular stores now and I have to be honest it feels kind of weird. I love it!!!!
8-05-06 Down 5 more pounds and almost fitting into a size 12 pant. OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thank the Lord for His blessing upon me. I go for my one year appointment on the 11th, but my true anniversary is Aug. 24th. A year has just flown by. I can't wait to find out more on the plastic surgery side. I really want a tummy tuck the extra skin is driving me crazy and I stand in front of the mirror holding it so I get a glimpse of what I might look like. I am so anxious. It is like a year ago waiting to have my surgery. Hopefully our insurance will cover most of it. Another chapter begins. My starting BMI 52.4 my BMI now 28.7. I am almost in the normal range of the chart. SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!
12-27-06 Just after Christmas and holding steady at 165lbs. I fit comfortably in a size 12 pant and large shirt. I feel great. I want to start getting to the gym more often.( get there about once a week now) I need to get more muscle tone. I am in need of skin removal on the abdomen. It hurts after I run around, but that is my only complaint. Looking forward to the new year. Take Care and God Bless.
8-26-07 Two days after my two year anniversary. I weigh 172 lbs. Yes I have put on 7 lbs since Christmas but I feel it is a healthy 7 lbs. I work out at least 3 days a week. I want to start looking into plastic surgeons . I probably have about 10 or 15 lbs in extra skin that needs to be removed. I am happy with the way I look for the most part. I am still eating healthy and have found a lot of sugar free foods and recipes that are great. If you have any questions or comments drop me a note.