teejay101
One year Out...wahoo...
Dec 11, 2008
Ohmigosh! It has been 1 year since my surgery. I cannot believe it. The time has flown by soooo quick.
The weight has dropped off of me too. I just cannot believe that I am a size 12 and once was a 24. I have lost a grand total of 113lbs. Totally unbelieveable. As I sit and reflect on my journey, I feel like my life has been completely turned around. I am a healthy, active, alive mother of a 9 year old that is totally involved in his life, not spectating from a recliner. I feel like a new person. I am happy and thankful for all the wonderful things that have come my way through the help of my support team. I want to be able to give back to as many people as possible just as the people that have held my hand and guided me through my journey. I thank God for my "new life". Will post more later. Love to all.
Terri
The weight has dropped off of me too. I just cannot believe that I am a size 12 and once was a 24. I have lost a grand total of 113lbs. Totally unbelieveable. As I sit and reflect on my journey, I feel like my life has been completely turned around. I am a healthy, active, alive mother of a 9 year old that is totally involved in his life, not spectating from a recliner. I feel like a new person. I am happy and thankful for all the wonderful things that have come my way through the help of my support team. I want to be able to give back to as many people as possible just as the people that have held my hand and guided me through my journey. I thank God for my "new life". Will post more later. Love to all.
Terri
Changing with the season
Sep 19, 2008
I didn't realize how I too, change with the seasons. I hate to say that the clothing that I got either from a friend or garage sale or used clothing store, are gone for the season, and possibly gone forever. I may not be wearing those things next time this season rolls around. I was thinking about loving all the "new styles" that I have never been able to wear before weightloss, and thinking, I was going to miss my favorite capris or top.
I know there always will be a new outfit around every corner...
I did get a new winter jacket. I found it at SteinMart. It is cute, black, short, fitted, pant coat, also, it is a size Large. Atleast I have something keep me warm and is stylish...hallelujah
During my shopping trip, I found exactly what I described in a early post, of what I was going to wear for my first "thin Christmas". It is a faux fur vest... yes, it was also at SteinMart, and so as a b-day present to myself, I purchased it. I am soooo happy.
Now, for the skinny jeans mentioned in the earlier post, I found a pair of "bitten" jeans from Sarah Jessica Parker collection at a garage sale for $2. They are size 14, so I am not sure if they will fit at Christmas, but they fit now. I'd better not wait to wear them at Christmas. ya know?
I did buy some things from a store in the mall called Vanity. I cannot believe that I can actually wear clothing from there. I am thanking God for this surgery everyday. I am definately a new person, and I'm loving it.
I think I failed to mention that I am weighing in at 164...hum that sounds like 104lbs gone...I cannot tell you how marvelous I feel. I am so full of energy. I am wearing size 12's and 14's. This surgery is truly a gift from God; He wants me to use it wisely. I know I need to eat often and consentrate on the protein intake. I am trying. I had a fainting spell at work about 2 weeks ago. I think it had everything to do with some major events in my life...to be discussed at a later date. Anyway, I made an appointment with my surgeon, and she said to hit the protein hard and try to take in 6 mini meals a day. That is often hard to do, especially when eating is not a priority anymore. I think that I have tamed the hungry monster. I still need to eat...so I am eating. DO NOT WORRY. I am going to remain focused on being healthy.
Love to all, thanks for your prayers and support.
I know there always will be a new outfit around every corner...
I did get a new winter jacket. I found it at SteinMart. It is cute, black, short, fitted, pant coat, also, it is a size Large. Atleast I have something keep me warm and is stylish...hallelujah
During my shopping trip, I found exactly what I described in a early post, of what I was going to wear for my first "thin Christmas". It is a faux fur vest... yes, it was also at SteinMart, and so as a b-day present to myself, I purchased it. I am soooo happy.
Now, for the skinny jeans mentioned in the earlier post, I found a pair of "bitten" jeans from Sarah Jessica Parker collection at a garage sale for $2. They are size 14, so I am not sure if they will fit at Christmas, but they fit now. I'd better not wait to wear them at Christmas. ya know?
I did buy some things from a store in the mall called Vanity. I cannot believe that I can actually wear clothing from there. I am thanking God for this surgery everyday. I am definately a new person, and I'm loving it.
I think I failed to mention that I am weighing in at 164...hum that sounds like 104lbs gone...I cannot tell you how marvelous I feel. I am so full of energy. I am wearing size 12's and 14's. This surgery is truly a gift from God; He wants me to use it wisely. I know I need to eat often and consentrate on the protein intake. I am trying. I had a fainting spell at work about 2 weeks ago. I think it had everything to do with some major events in my life...to be discussed at a later date. Anyway, I made an appointment with my surgeon, and she said to hit the protein hard and try to take in 6 mini meals a day. That is often hard to do, especially when eating is not a priority anymore. I think that I have tamed the hungry monster. I still need to eat...so I am eating. DO NOT WORRY. I am going to remain focused on being healthy.
Love to all, thanks for your prayers and support.
A Slimmer summer
Aug 15, 2008
Oh, it has been along time since I have blogged, but here goes....I have relocated with my job 115 miles away from home. I do have a few friends down there, but not the "close knit" kind. I am looking for a place to call home down there, so I can take my son and we can start developing the new life, and get on with being happy and not living out of bags from weekend to weekend. The move has been great for weightloss. I have officially lost 96lbs. I am rather stressed about where to live, I hardly stress about the weightloss...hum, that is different. I love the "new Me"! I am wearing size 14s and very happy. My friend just gave me some size 14s and smaller, so I won't have to go buy clothes right now. I am not sure what size I will be for the winter, but I am on the lookout for some used winter coats. I gave away everything I had, all were too big ofcourse, but it seems weird to not have any coats in the closet. I did keep my snow pants, and boots. I hope this isn't too choppy, I am out of practice. I will try to remember how to upload some new pics...stay turned. Love to all!Still hanging in there
May 19, 2008
I am hanging in there, I just started a new job and thank God I have lost weight, as I stand on my feet for 10 hours a day. I am not used to that, and am so thankful to be at 191. It will be nice to say that i am in the 180's, but I am just not there yet. I am squeezing into size 16's and very happy about that. I just bought a snazzy outfit for a bridal shower and felt so nice in it. So, I must say, even though I wish I would have lost more weight, I am still hanging in there.
Spring is here!
Mar 30, 2008
Spring is here! I think there is a new spring in my step also. I am almost under 200lbs! Hallelujah. I spent my spring break at my sister's house near Allentown, PA. We went to Philly and Atlantic City for Easter weekend. My sister, Becky and her husband, Kenny are truly the best! They made everything fun. We walked the streets of Philly, looking at all the history, listening to tour guides, and loving the sunny, but not too warm weather. Next we drove to Atlantic City.To tell you the truth, we loved being on the shore the most. We love to play cards, but not gamble our money away. We visited the casinos and played the slots, but the greatest things we did were beach combing and absorbing the surf as it was going in and out. We drove the coast line and found some quaint cities on the shore and just had a great time being together. Then we headed home. Becky and I had a mission to do this week...I needed new clothes. So we became the best bargain hunters around. I was looking to replace all of my size 24's with 18 and 16's. We went to the outlet malls, and scarfed deals with a passion. I got bras, bathing suits, work out clothes, jeans and tops; dress clothes and even some shorts, skorts and a mini skirt...well,it's not soooo mini, but it is a jean skirt and it isn't very long. Anyway, we had a blast. Half way through the week, Becky said we needed to get dinner over with and ready because Kenny was taking us to a concert. We got dressed to the nines, and went to hear Manhieme Steamroller....how great was that. We had a fabulous time.
Becky and Kenny are a very big part of my support team. Not only are they family, they are more than that. They offer praise and help at every turn. They are truly a gift from God that I don't know where I would be without them.
This morning I weighed in at 200lbs...hum, could be time for some shouting.......
54 pounds, gone
Mar 01, 2008
Today is a lovely day to have lost 54 pounds.....it wont be long until I actually weigh less than 200 lbs. You all will hear a shout from OHIO, it will be me in the single hundreds. Sometimes the wait is not easy. I think it should just fall off of me, and it is, but sometimes, I hit dry spells. I am working out 5 days a week, I am on the elipt ical at least 30 minutes a day. I hate that thing sometimes. I work out with a trainer, she is a lovely girl, she pushes me to go down lower in my squats and lunges and longer my holds, she says she is strenghting my core... I say she is a scultpter and I will be her masterpiece one day.
I thank God for this surgery and for her helping me....that's all for now....
I thank God for this surgery and for her helping me....that's all for now....
it's amazing!
Jan 20, 2008
It's amazing how I feel! I am feeling like a spring chicken; I am loosing weight and feeling it. Yesterday, I went shopping to see what size I am in. I picked up a pair of size 18 jeans just for the heck of it, and poof, then fit. I didn't buy them because my current jeans look okay. They aren't completely falling off of me, so they will do, I would rather wait until I am desperate for clothes before I start buying. I did buy a XL top that I am using as a top under my jackets, it is alittle tight, but not if you are wearing a jacket or another shirt on top. I am thanking God for the change in me.
it's been a dry spell, but i hit 35lbs
Jan 14, 2008
It's been a dry spell, but I hit 35lbs gone.....I am so excited. I have been working out on the eliptical and treadmill 5 days a week, plus every other day, working arms and legs. I really am happy. Thank you God for giving me the wonderful opportunity to get this surgery.
It's official.....
Jan 02, 2008
It's official, I have lost 30lbs since November 26,2007. Praise God....Friends and support team
Jan 01, 2008
Friends.....what a wonderful asset to my life....and as part of my support team, well they are some of the best ever. Janine, she is living right next door to me, she was so excited when I told her that I wanted to have WLS that she said she would love to go on my consult with me. She was the right person to take along, she asked many questions and was very interested in the entire process. She is a constant support, and always asking and complimenting. Becky, lives 2000 or so miles from here, but has been my very best friend for a very long time. She and her husband, Mike, came home for Christmas and we were able to spend some real quality time together. She is very supportive and very interested in how things work for me, how things effect me, and is in store for me. We went out to dinner on her last evening here,and we shared a nice meal. It was truly a blessing having her near me on my new start on life. I must add that her entire family is very supportive and are really part of my extended family. I love each one of them and I thank God that I have them. Evelyn...I worked with Ev for a long time, then she had to take a special early retirement. We still keep intouch. She is very helpful and encouraging. I love her very much and I miss her at work, thank God for the telephone. I can do my data entry while talking to her on the phone. I am praying for her medical situation, God can do anything...
Karen and I worked together for along time, She took a transfer to Lima in September. That was very hard for me to handle. We keep intouch over the phone, but Karen was the one to get me through all the "paperwork" and phone calls so I could have this surgery paid for by the insurance. I thank God for her. Even now when we see each other, she has a smile and is always asking "whatcha lost now?" There are many friends that I can thank God for, but this is getting lengthly so I will close now and get back to it in another post. God Bless all my friends.
Karen and I worked together for along time, She took a transfer to Lima in September. That was very hard for me to handle. We keep intouch over the phone, but Karen was the one to get me through all the "paperwork" and phone calls so I could have this surgery paid for by the insurance. I thank God for her. Even now when we see each other, she has a smile and is always asking "whatcha lost now?" There are many friends that I can thank God for, but this is getting lengthly so I will close now and get back to it in another post. God Bless all my friends.
About Me
Huron, OH
Location
24.4
BMI
Surgery
12/10/2007
Surgery Date
Nov 24, 2007
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