Head2Toes
I have been collection info on bypass surgery for a while now.
July 21st
I attended my 1st seminar on surgery. My support person(my husband) went with me even though he wasn't sure about it. The last thing he said to me before leaving the house was how he didn't won't to raise our two daughters without their mother. I told him that if I didn't do something he would be raising them without me anyways. The seminar was great with lots of info at Lanier Park. After the meeting my husband felt alot better about the surgery. He supports me 95% now and even went home telling my parents all about the surgery and how that it is not our fault that we are obese that it is a disease! Now that I have his support I am ready to fill out the application forms and get together my insurance info. Please be in prayer for me and my family as I continue this long journey.
In Christ Name
July 22nd
Today me and my best friend went to get our nails done. While we were there two ladies began talking asking each other how they were doing. As they continued to talk I noticed they were talking about gastric surgery. BOTH had it done about 2 years ago. It's amazing how so many people go through the same problem that I have. But I hope I don't end up like these TWO because they seemed kinda snobie. But they might not have like me asking them questions in the middle of their conversation. I guess I will just stick to asking everyone at AMOS questions that come up. Good Night for now!
In Christ Name
July 23rd
Well today I started gathering my medical records so I could send them in for insurance. It's amazing how when you read them you notice actually how many years you've been over weight. I hope I can get them in the mail soon.
In Christ Name
July 27th
I collect more medical records today. I have been kinda nervous lately and questioning if this is the right journey. I hope this is all just part of the emotions I'm feeling trying to make the right choice. I haven't even looked at my application packet yet. I guess that makes it all so real. It's funny how one minute I'm so excited and then the next full of questions or doubt. Kinda like a rollercoaster of emotions. But them when the heat is so HOT outside and I can barely breath I have no doubts. I feel this is my only answer. Continue to remeber me in your prayers.
In Christ Name
August 5th
Today I got my EKG and Chest X-ray done @ my PCP office. So now I need to finish my application so I can get it into the mail. I also copied all of my medical record to have ready. I did finish my information for insurance purposes and I mail that on to Dr. Proctors office.
August 10th
Finally!! I got my application completed and in the mail!!YEAH Now I guess I just get to wait for Dr. Proctors office to call me with a review date. I hope it's not a long wait. Thats all for now I will update later.
In Christ Name
August 23rd
I got a call today from Joyce @ the Bariatric Center. She very helpful. She went over a few questions from my application and set up an application review for September 10th. On this day I will meet with my Bariatric Nurse, the Dietitian, and a representative from the Sleep Center. I can't wait until my appointment. She said someone would also be calling me from ObesitySolutions to schedule an appointment with one of the surgeons. YEAH!!! Things are really coming together. Bye for Now
In Christ Name
September 3, 2004
Today I spoke with Amy @ Obesity Solutions and she scheduled my consult appointment with Dr. Proctor on Sept. 16th. If things keep going this way maybe I can have my surgery before the end of the year. That would be a great way to start a new year on the losing side. I hope everything else goes this great.
Until later
In Christ Name
September 10, 2004
Today me and my husband went to my application review. We covered alot of information in a short time. They need me to have a sleep study done now so Monday I am going to see if my PCP can order me one closer to home. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to do it but I guess that's just part of it. My BMI was 39.00 but that is enough as long as I have comordities. I go to my consult with Dr. Proctor on Sept. 16th and I guess he will set me up an appointment with the Psychiary Dr. Looks like it will still be about 1 1/2 months before surgery but I'm sure that will fly past. Until later
In Christ Name
September 16, 2004
Today was my consult with Dr. Proctor ($175.00). I am going to get to have the lap procedure. YEAH!! I also tested + for H-pylori so I am now on a prevpac for 14 days. I started trying some protein drinks ($89.00 protien drink and vitamins) but the are yuck but I guess I will have to get use to it. Anyway I am now waiting for my next step which will be a sleep study and my appt. with the Psychiary Dr. Until later.
In Christ Name
September 17, 2004
Today I talked with Dr. Walfish the Psychiary Dr. in Atlanta over the phone. He seemed very nice and easy to talk with. He scheduled my appt. for October 2 @ 9:30 for my questionare and then see him to review it @ 12:00 that same day. I'm alittle nervous but I know it is necessary for the program so I will just take one step at a time.
In Christ Name
Deana Bell
September 24,2004
Today Candance from the sleep center called with a cancelation for tonight. Talking about being nervous. I guess that's better than knowing for weeks that you have to do it. I first told her I couldn't make it since my husband had been out of town all week and was coming home today but after talking with him he said just go ahead and get it over. I called back and got my instructions to be there a 8:30 P.M. We'll off I went nervous as all get out but my nurse Melissa was super. It was not as bad as I thought it would be but I know I didn't hardly sleep a wink. I slept most of the day Saturday though. It will be 7 days before my doctor gets the results. Now all I like is the appt. with Dr. Walfish and then we can send everything into insurance and wait for their approval. I hope I can get everything together and get approved soon. The Dr. I work for will be off the week of Oct.25th and that would be a great time to have WLS but if thats not my time then I may have to wait until next year. But the Lord will see what is best for his time and this will be mine. I know it will be hard for a few months and Christmas is coming fast so the first of the year maybe better. I'll see. Until later updates.
Deana
October 2, 2004
Well today was the day of my Psychiatry appt with Dr. Walfish. I really liked him. But during the interview part I didn't like all the questions he asked but I'm sure that is the important part. I cried half way home which is about an hour. He just seem to hit some touchy spots exspecially regarding my sister who was killed 1 year ago (Oct. 12, 2003). He did okay me for surgery (((hip hip hooray))) but said that I should seek council for 1.The murder of my sister 2.dealing with a 4 year old 3.my sexual drive exspecially if it didn't return after I lost weight. He told me that some of my medicines that I take can kill your sex drive and if I had talked with my OB/GYN about something different. I told him that all medicines have side effects but he said how do I know that it would be a sex drive effect. anyway all is well and heading in the right direction.
Until Later
October 5, 2004
I got my letter from Dr. Walfish regarding my pschy eval. He even hand wrote a "Good Luck" note with the report. I thought that was very sincere since he did make me cry for a hour. I feel like he is a very smart person and does a good job. He also mailed a copy to Dr. Proctors office so I am almost finished with my paper and leg work. I hope anyway.
October 8, 2004
Today they called from the Sleep Lab and said all looks well. I did have a mild obstructive sleep apnea and they would monitior me closer during surgery but no need for a CPAP. They also faxed my results to the Bariatric clinic to get all my things together to go to Dr. Proctors office.(((YEAH))) I called and spoke with Connie over at the clinic and she was going to check the fax and see if she could get things over to Carriann @ Dr. Proctors office today.
October 12,2004
Today was an OKAY day. It has been one year since my sister passed away. We put a picture in the local paper with a poem and it looks great. I really miss her alot but I know that she is with the LORD! She left behind two beautiful daughters that need all the love we can give them. I try to stay strong for them and my mom but sometimes I just have to cry. Her 12 year old wanted to send up balloons so went to the cemetery and released ballons with notes attached it made us all feel good. Anyway enough about my sad stuff. I called Carriann at Dr. Proctors office today and she said she got my information Friday and she was reviewing it and would send it into insurance if it was all complete. She said she would send me a letter to let me know if it was mailed and then after getting my letter to start calling my insurance about a week later. Boy you better believe that I will be on the phone to the day. I hope all goes well because I have been hearing some disappointing news about insurance not covering WLS as of Sept. 1st. I hope I don't have the same insurance that my cousin has because that is what they told her last week. I pray mine will be approved or I will never be able to afford surgery on my own but if that happens the LORD will see that my needs be met either with surgery or without. I guess I will know my answer in about 14 or so days. I can wait that long I hope. I seems like all my other dates have come and gone quickly unlike alot of people that say the wait is so long mine has went rather quickly. I guess I better go for now. My husband just came in to go to bed and I'm going to show him my profile that he hasn't never seen. He don't know alot about computers so he don't even know what I'm talking about. I guess he is so busy with everything else than to play on the computer. I would rather be on the computer than watching TV anyday.
Unitl Later
October 18, 2004
Today I recieved a letter from Obestiy Solutions saying they had sent my information to my insurance. The letter said for me to wait at least 7 days and then I could start calling my insurance to check on the progress. The letter also stated not to call their office and it could be 1 to 10 weeks before approval. I guess my wait has begun. Lord if it be your will to let all be approved for insurance, if not I guess that is what is meant to be. I believe I will wait until Monday the 25th and then start calling my insurance company. Until Later
October 25,2004
I called insurance 1st thing this morning and the recorder stated they were haveing technical difficulty (((GO FIGURE))) Anyway I called again about 11:30 and spoke with Michelle. She said that my papers were in review and that could be as long as 30 business days. (((NO WAY))) Now I am going crazy just waiting. I hope I am able to have surgery this year but it is getting so close. I would really like the last week in December that way it will be past the holidays and I can enjoy it with my daughters without being sickly. I hope to hear something soon. I think I will call again next week just to keep a check on it.
Until later info
November 20, 2004
I could not belive it has been almost a month since I updated my profile. I stay so busy with family, church, work and trying to keep up with the Ga. Board and all the great info they give for Pre-ops and Post-ops. I'm trying to get all the info in that I can in the next month. Where should I start? ((((((I GOT APPROVED))))))What a wonderful place to start. I have been stressing for the past few weeks waiting on insurance approval being as I have BCBS PPO and all the rumors flying about denials. Well it took them about 3 weeks and me calling about 4 times to finally get it reviewed and approve my surgery!(((YEAH))) As soon as I found out I was approved I called Carrie Ann at Dr. Proctors office and she set me up a surgery date. DECEMBER 27TH is my day. I wanted to wait until after the holidays since I have two small girls and I haven't even began to start Christmas shopping. But it is going to be a good week for surgery and a Wonderful way to start the new year. 2005 is going to be a great new year for my journey. I will be going to my pre-op visits on December 16th @ Dr. Proctors office and then to the Hospital. I already went to my nutritional review on Nov. 16th and she said I needed to take in 74g of Protein Post-op. Boy!!How am I suppose to do that? Anyway I am glad that there is someone to help me through this and make it clear what I do and don't need. Anyway while I was there I got to see a friend (that I meet through the program)that had her WLS the day before. She was doing good and she even got to go home the next day. I hope I do good with my surgery. Well I guess I will quit rambling and try not to get a month behind this time.
Until Later
Deana
December 16, 2004
Pre-op Day! Today was a very long day of hurry up and wait! My appt was @ 10:00 with Dr. Proctor and I finally saw him about 12 noon. That was okay though because me and my husband had a ball just goofing off and talking with people in the lobby. We joke around and laugh so hard I cried. We also got to meet some others that will be having surgery with me. I also got to meet Maureen Kelly (a post-op) of Dr. Proctors that I meet thur the Ga Board and that was very exciting to put a face with a name and also Lorrie Pierce (a post-op) that I meet @ the 1st seminar I attended. I feel like we all have a special tie. Anyway after the Dr. Appt I went to the Hospital for Pre-op. They did everthing that hadn't already been done and then we were done and ready for the BIG DAY!! We had to hurry up and get home for Our daughters Christmas Program @ school. She DID GREAT! I Love ya Angel Baby. Anyway, I'll post later After the BIG DAY.
Deana
1DayBeforeSurgery 252 LBS
DECEMBER 27, 2004 SURGERY DAY
THE BIG DAY!!!
Today is the day for surgery. I am suppose to be at the Hospital @ 6:00AM and be the 1st surgery of the day. We live about 45 mins to 1 hour from the hospital so plans was to get up @ 4:00 to leave @ 5:00. We'll must Husband woke me up at 4:00 and crazy me must have been so tired that I feel right back to sleep. About 5:25 my husband woke up again and we started a wild rat race from there. I was sitting in the car waiting on my slowpoke husband by 5:35. We finally left by 5:45 with a 45 min drive to go in only 15 mins. We drove pretty fast but not to bad to make it there by 6:10. What a wild morning. Finally there with no time to get nervous or anxious. They probally didn't even notice us being 10 mins late. Well the nurse called us back and put us in a little exam room were I was asked to potty, undress, wash my belly for 3 mins with this special soap and put on a gown large enough for KING KONG! She then started my IV put on a ID bracelet and said she would be back shortly. She was back in less than 10 mins. She told my Husband were to go and then we were off down the hall. Somewhere along the way a cute little male nurse took over my hall ride and asked my name, my allergies about 3 times and I was getting alittle splurred speech by then. I barely remember telling Dr. Proctor "Good Morning" and then came the gas mask. In what felt like minutes I woke up in the recovery room and back to dream land. In what felt like minutes again I woke up in my room. This time I remember looking at the clock on the wall and it was 10:30AM so that makes surgery and recovery all in less than 3 1/2 hours. The rest of the day was blury and fuzzy but I did walk a few times and sleep alot. The next morning they took me down to do the swallow test. How gross could that stuff taste after you haven't had anything to wet your dry mouth and throat in a day and then are asked to drink that. Anyway all went well and back to my room I went ready to try liquids now. I less than 30 mins I had a tray of beef soup, jello, koolaid and a popsicle ((YUM)) I about ate it all and even asked for another popsicle which they gave me. After eating I was ready to walk.(( I have a great husband)) He stayed by my side the whole time. I meet with 2 other ladies that had surgery the same time but they didn't seen to be feeling as well as me so they didn't talk much. Anyway lunch & supper was the same menu as breakfast. I ate and walked all this day. I was feeling Great unlike I had even had surgery and then being super woman trying to pull myself into bed by the had rails dislocated a disc in my lower back and was in horrific pain then on out. I slept the rest of the night with lots of pain meds and having help to get up and go to the potty. The next morning was time to go home and they almost didn't let me go because my pain was so high from back pain but I said I would feel better just to get in my own bed. My wonderful nurse came to remove my drain tube and this is a feeling that I can't even explain. It felt like about 3 foot was in my side coming out. It wasn't painful just weird and uncomfortable. We left the Hospital by about 9:30AM on the way home I called the Chiropractor and told him I would be coming by before I went home. He started adjustments, shock therapy, everyday visits and sent me home with a tens unit but this was just the begining of a long two weeks to come.
January 6, 2005
>>My 33rd Birthday<<
1 WEEK POST CHECK
Total weigh in 240 LBS
Today was my appointment with Dr. Proctor. I have already lost 12 LBS!!!! (Can You Believe That?) That puts me @ 240 LBS. I asked Dr. Proctor if he was sure he did surgery because I don't feel anything. He said "But your lossing now right?" How Bout That. He said today I weigh the most I will ever weigh again. YEAAAAH!! I told him it was my B'day and he said OH! Your husband can treat you to Red Lobster! I said really and he said YES on soft proteins now. Buddy we left his office and went straight there. I had about 4 shrimp and 4 crab legs. Talk about a GREAT way to end a liquid diet!!! All continues to go well. I will update soon. In Christ Name
January 10, 2005
1st DAY BACK TO WORK!
Total Loss 15 LBS
Total Weigh in 237 LBS
Boy has it been a rough 2 weeks. Not any problems from surgery but from my back. I couldn't even sit at the computer and chat with post ops but now I'm back. Today was my 1st day back to work since surgery on Dec. 27th. All went well. I took it easy and tried not to over do it but as soon as I got home I was ready for a nap. Eating is going good but me and Tuna Salad don't get along now post op. Everytime I try it (total of twice) I have to barf! >>SORRY<< But as soon as I do it is instant releif. I think I will avoid it for a while now. The Girls from work took me for Chinese for my B'Day. I had Egg Drop Soup and a cup of coffee. I told them I was a cheap date now they could take me out more often.(HA HA) I hope this fullness last. I LOVE IT! I haven't even missed the food yet and hope I don't start having any of that head hunger. Until later.
January 15,2005
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile it just seems the days keep flying by without much time to share. I finaly set down and came up with some sort of weight loss goals so I will have something to try and aim for.
Start weight of 252 LBS
1 Month Goal = 231 LBS(Weigh in @ 225 LBS=27 LBS lost)GOAL MET
2 Month Goal = 210 LBS(Weigh in @ 208 LBS=44 LBS lost)GOAL MET
3 Month Goal - 199 LBS(Weigh in @ 197 LBS=55 LBS lost)Goal MET
4 Month Goal - 193 LBS(Weigh in @ 182 LBS=70 LBS lost)GOAL MET
5 Month Goal - 189 LBS(Weigh in @ 172 LBS=80 LBS lost)GOAL MET
6 Month Goal - 184 LBs(weigh in @ 167 LBS=85 LBS lost)GOAL MET
7 Month Goal - 178 LBS(weigh in @ 157 LBS=95 LBS lost)GOAL MET
8 Month Goal - 172 LBS(Weigh in @ 148 LBS=104 lost) GOAL MET
9 Month Goal - 169 LBS(Weigh in @ 142 LBS=110 lost)Goal Met
10Month Goal - Weigh in @ 142 LBS=110 lost Goal Met No LBS lost this month but none Gain!! Thank you LORD!!!
11Month Goal - Weigh in @ 141 LBS=111 lost! Well under GOAL!!!
12Month Goal - 152 LBS
13Month Goal - 149 LBS
14Month Goal - 147 LBS
Will see how close I come to this. I would be happy even if I don't meet these goals but I helps me having goals. The smallest I ever remeber weigh is 147 LBS(in my early twenties) that's why I stopped there.
1 month post 225 LBS
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Februay 8,2005
Weigh In @ Dr. Proctor's office @ Drum Roll Please!!!
>>>>>>220 LBS<<<<<< WOW! That's a total loss of 32LBS in eight short weeks. OMG!! I could hardly believe it. It also dropped my BMI to 33.9 WOW! HOW BOUT THAT! Anyway I didn't get to see Dr. Proctor but I saw a young guy that works there. I liked him also. He said that he could really tell that I had lost weight from the photo that is in my file! Thank you Lord for any pounds lost.
Later
Februay 15, 2005
Today I started doing water aerobics in the evenings. They have classes on Mon, Tues & Thurs. I am going to try at least twice a week. Any movment makes me feel great but I do need to get my water intake up(maybe exercise will help) All is going well and I will try to post often.
February 17,2005
I have been keeping a secret but tonight we are going to Clemson to see "Larry the Cable Guy" Live @ LittleJohn. This is for my husbands B'Day and I almost keep the secret for two months. Yeah!! Me, Hubby Don, Amy, Billy, Ruby & Jon are all going and it is going to be a blast! Anyway, I went to Cato to get a new outfit to wear(Always think I have to have on for special events)and I got me a cute pink, white and black stripped shirt and a size 18 (yes I said size 18) pair of pants and buddy I looked good. My hubby even said I looked plum skinny in it!!!!(Great Dang He hasn't said that in years) He makes me feel so good with all the complaiments. Til Later
Larry the Cable Guy was a blast!!!!! We laughed so hard we hurt. Hope we can plan another trip soon.
February 27, 2005
Two Months Post Op!!!
Weigh In @ 208
BMI=32.6 I'm only Obese NOW! Boy that feels good from severly obese only 2 few months ago. That's a total of 44 LBS gone forever! I'm going to get my hubby to do my measurments also and try to keep up with that also because I can really tell the inches are going also. I can fit into a size 18 very comfortable now and that is from a size tight 20 and comfy 22's and just two short months. I will put up my measurments as soon as I can. I also took some new pictures but will have to get some help getting them posted. until later.
2 Mo 3Mo 4Mo 5Mo 6Mo 11 MOS
Neck - 15 15 14.5 14 14 13
Bust - 45 44 41.5 40.5 39.5 37.5
Waist - 42 39 38.5 35 34 33
Hips - 48 46 45 43 41 38.5
Rt Arm- 18 15 14.5 14 13 11.5
Lt Arm- 18 16 14 13.5 13 12
Rt Leg- 26 26 25 24 23 20.5
Lt Leg- 27 25 25 23.5 23 21
Total lost= 13 9 10.5 8 13.5
2 month post 208 LBS
March 4, 2005
Yippee!!!Today I hit the 50 LBS lost mark!! I feel great! I was outside this morning @ 7:00 in the freezing cold getting my hubby to take photos of me! (He had to have some pictures of him taken also with his cows) We looked so funny outside that early taken pictures (wonder what our neighbors would have thought) Who Cares! I was happy when I got on them scales. I can't wait to get them posted but I need help with that.
Anyway until later
Weight 202 -50 LBS
March 6, 2005
Under 200 LBS this A.M. YES 198LBS until I called hubby in there to show him and then I weighed in @ 199 LBS but thats OKay its still under 2!!!!! Just had to share! I also started crossing my legs again. Boy that feels GREAT! Its amazing how these little things feel so good "Just Wait" Til Later
March 15, 2005
Weigh In @ 198.5
I work for this clinic with about 30 ?Dr.s anyhow there is a Psychiartirst that works there. Very cool Lady. She told me today that she was going to start doing the bariatric patients for a doctor in S.C. I can't wait to see and talk with some of the patients. I told her she could tell them about me if she wanted and I could answer some of her or there questions. I don't believe a day has gone by since my surgery that I'm not talking or telling someone about it. I love to talk anyway. There is a lady at my church that is going to the seminar tomorrow night in gainesville with Dr. Proctors staff ( same dr. I had, he rocks). Til later
March 20, 2005
Today while I was getting ready for church my husband said I was getting some shape to me with curves!! Boy that feels good when he notices!! Just had to share. Til Later
March 27,2005
3 MONTHS POST
WEIGH IN @ 197 LBS
TOTAL LOSS= 55 LBS
Its hard to believe it has been 3 short months since surgery! Time is flying! Goal weight loss met this month!!Yippee!!! I got a little brave this week and tried raw lettuce and cabbage. So far so good it hasn't gripped my pouch.
Ta ta for now.
3 MO POST 197 LBS
April 2 2005
Weight still the same @ 197 LBS but thats okay. I got alittle brave again today and ate Steak. Dr. said I should wait until 6 months Post but I have a way of not wanting to wait. So far it hasn't bothered my pouch. Actually nothing has bothered my pouch and that can be very scary sometimes. I was even able to eat a bowl of lucky charms (it was small compared to before surgery) the other night and it even agreed. Lord please help me to stay on track and not fall back into old eating habits. I feel awesome and want to continue to stay on the lossing side of the fence. Tommorrow Dr. Proctor's office is having a Luau reuioun for Post Op patients. Me and Hubby are going and I can't wait to meet others on the lossing side. I'll post info after Luau.
April 20, 2005
Boy have I been busy this month. First let me back track to the Luau. We had a ball. My hubby is such a clown. We danced, ate(wonderful food), talked and laughed. It was great to see Lorrie and Maureen (two WLS buddies) and meet some of their friends. Everyone looked awesome and alot smaller. Anyhow on to a more drama day, on Tues. April 5th my mom's house(for 33 years) burnt. Lots of damaged and it will be a while before they can move back in so we have finally gotten them settled into an apartment. I have been busy trying to keep up my laundry + 4 others and boy I have been busy but finally they got their washer + dryer moved and it has lifted my load! YEAH!! Anyhow I haven't been to water aeorbics in two going on three weeks. I need my butt kick to get going again but this week allergies have set in and made me feel awful but hopefully I can get in the groove soon. Weight loss has been GREAT! down to 184 LBS it seems to be melting and I surley don't mind the loss. My energy level in through the roof and I feel great and sexy!!!YEAH!!! More updates later.
April 30, 2005
4 MONTHS POST + 3days
Weigh in @ 182 LBS
Total Loss= 70 LBS
WOW has it really been 10 days since I updated? Boy where does the time go? Anyhow things have been going good this week. I started back @ water aeorbics and it felt great. Weight loss was only 2 LBS since last week but that's OKay. I did meet my 4 month goal!!! I will soon have to go shopping to buy new clothes. I thought I might wait a little closer to Vacation since we are going Memorial Day Week and it is only a month away. Until Later
4 Month Post 182 LBS
May 14, 2005
Weigh in today @ 177 LBS!!
Finally those scales have gotten unstuck. I have been stuck @ 180 for weeks but now I think I'm finally on the move again. This week has been a shopping week for me!YEAH much deserved. Me and my best friend went shopping and here I am looking at size 16's. She said get some 14's because I think they will fit. (Me of course said no they want and continue to the fitting room). Okay, I start trying on and guess what? 16's were toooooo BIG!! I had to get Amy to go find 14's(She said I told you so "HARD HEAD")(I still have the FAT HEAD feeling but she would never understand because she only weighs 100LBS)Anyhow I skipped right over from 18's to 14's!!!!! After that I started shopping like crazy. When I got home I started shopping in my own closet(use to always be a 14) pulling out old jeans I had, just to get this to sink into my head I started trying them on and THEY FIT ALSO. Okay now that I have this in my head I started taking all my OLD FAT CLOTHES Out!!!! Out with the OLD in with the NEW! It's funny how this is so much of a head game now to see that I really am smaller. I now weigh what I weighed when I got pregnant with my 1st daughter. Only 20 more to go until I reach my pre-marriage weight! Okay enough now I seem to be rambling off chasing rabbits or something. Today was a busy day. Me and my daughters went to Buford to Chuck E Cheese for a Birthday Party. We had a ball. We then took the long way home and stopped by a park in Demorest to play. It was good just to spend the day with them playing, I don't do that to much and it is much needed time. We are going to the Beach in 2 weeks and we will finally have a little time to slow down with work and just enjoy the family.(I might even find me a bikini)Anyhow I need to get cooking supper. Until later
May 27th 2005
5 Months Post
Weigh in @ 172 LBS!!
That is 10 LBS lost in 1 month and I thought my loss was slowing down! YEAH!!!!! It pays to keep up with my profile so I really can see what is going on! I am loving life again!!! I'm headed for the beach tomorrow so I better cut it short for now!
Until Later!
5 month Post Weight 172 LBS
P.C.B 2005
Me & My Hunny!
P.C.B
Me & My Hunny II
June 5, 2005
Weigh in today @ 170 LBS!!
Total Loss of 82 LBS
Well it seems to already be starting out to be a busy summer. I feel like I might can actually survive this hot summer now that I am 82 LBS lighter. I use to dread the hot summer months but now I'm ready. I plan on doing so much this summer and really enjoying it. I just returned from P.C Beach yesterday and we had a ball. (I even wore bikini's) Yes I really did say that out loud. Bikinin's that I even had from my pre-pregnant body and they looked pretty good! Maybe I jiggle alittle more now than then but I'm older too. I wish I would have eaten better will @ the beach but thats what I go for. I did manage to lose 2 LBS over the week though. Tonight we start VBS @ church so this is going to be a busy week also. Maybe I can get my eating on a better schdule this week and increase my water and protein. My hair is really coming out by the hand fulls and it is a little depressing to see it getting so thin but I know it will grow back. Look at the bright side, it will be cooler for the hot summer days!HA HA Anyhow things are rocking along well and I am doing good with eating anything. Sometimes that is scary and I wish I would get sick but I do try to contain control and I can't pig out like I once could. My size 14 jeans are fitting great now and I would be happy even if I didn't lose another pound but aleast 20 more would be even nicer. Well I have rambled enough and need to get going to church. I will try to update sooner than this time.
In Christ Name
My Family
P.C.B 2005
June 15, 2005
Finally VBS is over and life is getting back to normal. Don't get me wrong is was an amazing week but it just seems to drain me so much and my house is a wreck. Anyhow enough said. This has really been a weird week with my eating. I seem to be eating alot more than usual and never get full. I have been to two baby showers and ate junk food and still didn't get satisfied. I hope this isn't the start to the scales moving the wrong way but I weighed in 2 LBS up this AM since Sundays weight. Boy what is happening! I have go to get a grip on this before I start lossing this journey. Others have posted on the Boards that this also happen to them a few weeks ago but it went away and now they feel full again. I sure hope their right because I don't want to fail at this too! I will do better.
Til Later!
June 27th 2005
6 MONTH POST
Weigh in @ 167 LBS
That's Total loss of 85 LBS
5 LBS lost since last month
Weight loss is really starting to slow down now. I haven't been eating right since vacation and really need to get back on the wagoon. Once you fall off it is hard to start back on track but I guess 5 LBS loss is better than none.
til later
6 MONTHS POST
WEIGHT 167 LBS
July 12th 2005
Today was my 6 month post @ Dr. Proctor's office. All Lab work was good and I was down >>>>>>drum roll<<<<<< please -90 LBS!!Yahoo!!! BMI 25!!! Weight 162!!! I felt like a million bucks!!! The nurse just keep telling me how good I looked and not much loss skin!! I saw the Dr. assistant Guy and he said that I needed to start an exercise program were my weight would level out at a lower weight than it would if I don't start so I am starting soon. Also I need to increase my iron and calcium vits. I will work on that also but other than that I am good to go for 6 more months!!!
Til later
July 22, 2005
We went to Stone Mountain camping for the weekend and had a BLAST! I could not believe it but I was able to walk all around that mountain without any difficulty. I didn't get short of breath, hot or sweaty! Life is good!!!
My Family Stone Mountain Ga 2005
Weight 157 LBS
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July 27, 2005
7 Month Post Op
Weigh in @ 157 LBS
That's 95 LBS lost in 7 short months!!!
August 27, 2005
8Month Post Op
Weigh in @ 148 LBS
That's 104 LBS lost in 8 short months!!!
9 LBS lost for this month and I thought my weight loss had stopped!
I am now wearing a size 10!!!! I can't believe it. I have never worn a 10 before.
September 27, 2005
9 Month Post Op
Weigh in @ 142 LBS
Well here it is another month gone by and I am just now updating my journel. It seems as life gets so busy after WLS. I am now down 110 LBS since surgery and I feel GREAT!!! I even bought my 1st pair of size 8 pants. I have never ever seen a size 8 in my closet before. I have been shopping like a maniac. I have about gotten myself into trouble with the credit card. I am going to lay off awhile because I keep outgrowing or undergrowing my new clothes I just bought. When I was bigger I could wear the same size for longer but the smaller you are the quicker you need new clothes. I thought I was about where I would stay but I seem to keep losing. I'm sure it will level off soon though. Anyhow until later.
A happy WLS Girl
October 6, 2005
Well I went shopping again. I can't stop myself! Anyhow I bought a size 6, 7 & 8 pair of pants. Funny how so many different sizes and styles can fit. It feels great to wear what is in style. My weight is staying around 142 to 140 but I have been eating like a horse this week even chocolate cake. Very sinful. I must get on track because I feel like I'm gaining!
Til later
Deana
October 30, 2005
10 Months Post OP
Weigh in 142 LBS
No LBS lost this month but none Gained! Thank you LORD! We'll looks like I only get to post about once a month. Boy has it been a busy month. Long, busy hours at work, people out sick and traing new ones. I have been eating awful and the weight loss has stopped. I am very happy were I'm at with my weight but I am going to have to take control or I will certainly gain eating like I have this week. We are starting trial tommorrow on the murder of my sister and I'm sure it is going to be 2 very hard weeks. I hope I can just remember to eat at all. Everyone please say a prayer for my family as we are faced to re-live her death. I will updated as soon as I able. My service at home is so slow so I probably won't update until I get back to work.
In Christ Name
Deana
November 16, 2005
Long time no talk to! Boy has life been a whirlwind lately.
We finally had trial for the murder of my sister. It has been a very hard and trying 2 weeks but its finally over. He was found guilty and sentenced to Life Without Parole + 80 years so he will die there. I'm so glad it is all over in time to start the holidays. I did lose 5 LBS though but I'm sure it is from stress. Anyhow 5 LBS is 5 LBS!
I am feeling great at my weight so if I don't lose another pound I'm OKay. I can wear size 7's to 10's depending on the cut and it feels GOOD.
til Later
November 27, 2005
11 MONTHS POST OP!!
Total Loss 111 LBS!!!!!!
Pictures say more than words!
One Happy WLS GIRL!
141 LBS
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1 Year Post Op
Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Surgery
Weight 145 LBS
Looking and Feeling Good
& Loving Life Again!!
March 18,2006
Weight Holding on at 140 LBS despite my awful eating habits that have once again returned. I have got to get a hold of this!! Me and my hubby are going the MEXICO in May and I am jiggling. I have been a bit busy lately with some more makeovers. 1ST I got braces on my crooked teeth and 2ND I got my belly button pierced. I know ya'll may think I'm too old but I feel young and refuse to grow up. Besides, I'm going to MEXICO!!! Can you believe that!! Me and My hubby have never flown before let along gone out of the country. But we are doing this! I'll update later. See my new picuters below of my braces & Belly Button
May 10, 2006
We'll its been a long time since I updated here. My weight is holding on at about 145 LBS even though I am eating like a cow. I just can't seem to get full. I need to drink more water I guess. I have always had a problem with water though. I can eat what I want when I want it and I seem to be grazing all day long. I must take control. Me & My Hubby are going to MEXICO in 18 days and I need to look good in that bikini. Until later!
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October 1, 2006
Yes I'm still alive and out there! Just haven't had the time to update in SOOOO Long! Life is flying by like a whirlwind and I am having to hold on tight. I am doing great and my weight is holding on at 147LBS even though I eat everything I want now. I really need to get a hold on things before I start to gain.
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