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Topic: HELLO ALL!
In light of discussion with a fellow WLS'er, I have logged back on OH! :)
#1 - First off - this site has changed! I can't even upload a new avatar or photos. E-GADS. I hope it's a temporary glitch and not me. :)
#2 - AGAIN, I'm a broken record - my apologies for being "off the grid"
#3 - One of my goals this year was to be here to support future patients. I admit, OH was a HUGE contributor to my success and the friends I made here are precious to me. I admittedly lost touch, and am very sorry about that. I will try better...
This is what I propose... I will TRY to start posting and blogging again...but as MANY of you know...this new life gets in the way. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] should you need assistance, advice or just want to hear about the trials and success of WLS. I'm MORE than willing to help, I just have a personal struggle with FOCUS.
#4 - I'm divorced now. HOORAY! I know that this news is sad, given my reason for having surgery...TO HAVE A BABY...but simply, babies don't fix bad relationships. I made a choice and March 2009 I asked my ex-hubs to leave. The divorce was final 348 days later...a VERY LONG year for sure. He still struggles with my decision and this saddens me, but I had to do it for my happiness. There is a LONG, LONG story behind this and I will work on a blog to reflect such, for information purposes. I want to have it known that WLS did NOT end my marriage, but it certainly contributed to it. If any of you are struggling with the after effects of surgery and your confused loved ones, PLEASE, PLEASE contact me. I'm not the best counselor but can certainly share my story and the ways I have dealt with my ex-hubs, Mom and Dad. :) It's been a difficult process for sure. I have alot of people in my life who very verbally state that they miss "Fat Lauren". That's a quote from my mom when she CRIED to me on Easter. How sad. I held her and told her I love her and that I am healthy again. I hope one day, EVERYONE can be happy with my choice to change my life and regain my life through weight reduction.
#5 - My stats. Surgery date December 10, 2007. I'm 2.5 years out. I have lost 233lbs! My starting weight was 369lbs, a TIGHT size 34 and size 5x top. I have stabilized at my lowest weight of 136lbs. Just wow. Now, truth be told, depending on water retention and salty food choices (bad) I fluxuate between 136lbs and 142lbs on a regular basis. I wear a size 6/8 pant depending on fit and a S/M top dependant on fit. I have NOT had plastics...YET...I plan on it, but finances just don't allow. I "hide" my excess skin flaws, with good clothing choices. :) I am healthy and loving life. I'm very proud of myself.
#6 - I will try this week to catch up with you all and meet the new VA Board Members and when the (hopeful) OH picture glitch stops, will add new photos. :) I can't wait for you all to see the NEW HAPPY ME. :) I look completely different. I have a new short hairdo. The long locks are GONE. And you all know what a security blanket that was for me. One of my online aliases is "curlygirlysassy". I trully am that now.
HUGS and MUCH LOVE to my old WLS friends and new ones to come.
Lauren
#1 - First off - this site has changed! I can't even upload a new avatar or photos. E-GADS. I hope it's a temporary glitch and not me. :)
#2 - AGAIN, I'm a broken record - my apologies for being "off the grid"
#3 - One of my goals this year was to be here to support future patients. I admit, OH was a HUGE contributor to my success and the friends I made here are precious to me. I admittedly lost touch, and am very sorry about that. I will try better...
This is what I propose... I will TRY to start posting and blogging again...but as MANY of you know...this new life gets in the way. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] should you need assistance, advice or just want to hear about the trials and success of WLS. I'm MORE than willing to help, I just have a personal struggle with FOCUS.
#4 - I'm divorced now. HOORAY! I know that this news is sad, given my reason for having surgery...TO HAVE A BABY...but simply, babies don't fix bad relationships. I made a choice and March 2009 I asked my ex-hubs to leave. The divorce was final 348 days later...a VERY LONG year for sure. He still struggles with my decision and this saddens me, but I had to do it for my happiness. There is a LONG, LONG story behind this and I will work on a blog to reflect such, for information purposes. I want to have it known that WLS did NOT end my marriage, but it certainly contributed to it. If any of you are struggling with the after effects of surgery and your confused loved ones, PLEASE, PLEASE contact me. I'm not the best counselor but can certainly share my story and the ways I have dealt with my ex-hubs, Mom and Dad. :) It's been a difficult process for sure. I have alot of people in my life who very verbally state that they miss "Fat Lauren". That's a quote from my mom when she CRIED to me on Easter. How sad. I held her and told her I love her and that I am healthy again. I hope one day, EVERYONE can be happy with my choice to change my life and regain my life through weight reduction.
#5 - My stats. Surgery date December 10, 2007. I'm 2.5 years out. I have lost 233lbs! My starting weight was 369lbs, a TIGHT size 34 and size 5x top. I have stabilized at my lowest weight of 136lbs. Just wow. Now, truth be told, depending on water retention and salty food choices (bad) I fluxuate between 136lbs and 142lbs on a regular basis. I wear a size 6/8 pant depending on fit and a S/M top dependant on fit. I have NOT had plastics...YET...I plan on it, but finances just don't allow. I "hide" my excess skin flaws, with good clothing choices. :) I am healthy and loving life. I'm very proud of myself.
#6 - I will try this week to catch up with you all and meet the new VA Board Members and when the (hopeful) OH picture glitch stops, will add new photos. :) I can't wait for you all to see the NEW HAPPY ME. :) I look completely different. I have a new short hairdo. The long locks are GONE. And you all know what a security blanket that was for me. One of my online aliases is "curlygirlysassy". I trully am that now.
HUGS and MUCH LOVE to my old WLS friends and new ones to come.
Lauren
369/175/136
Highest Weight/Goal/Current Weight
233lbs LOST!!
Maintenance going strong!
Topic: Looking for insurance that will cover WLS
Hello, I'm new to the state of Virginia, moved here 3 mos. ago and I love it. I live in the Southwestern part of Virginia and I'm looking for work. I want to find a job with insurance beneifits, but I don't know who offers insurance that will pay for WLS. Unfortunately my husband is on Unemployment and Medicaid says he makes to much to be able to that. He hopefully will have a job with a company called Speedco (working on semis). They offer insurance but I don't know if they offer insurance that will pay for my surgery or not. While I'm out looking for work I want to find a job that the insurance will pay for the surgery but I don't know what type of work to look for. Could someone help me out by pointing me in the right direction on where to look, what types of business. I would greatly appreciate any info you guys can give me. Thank you, Brandy
SW: 318 CW: 315 GW: 165
Surgery Date: Aug. 5, 2014 with Dr. Ranjan Sudan
Topic: RE: im sooo confused
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Matthew 6:33
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Sounds like you are motivated to me.... I wish I could be! I am in a HUGE slump... I eat anything and everything. I am depressed about my weight gain, but yet, I cant find it in me to fix it. I need to start back going to the support group meetings... but I just am so busy all the time! I have even stopped working out. You can do this... and you have helped me remember why I had surgery and have given me motivation to move forward....!
Cathy
Cathy
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Matthew 6:33
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Topic: RE: Happy Saturday all!
welcome back, court!! we missed you! way to go with making good choices! keep up the great work! it does make ya feel good, doesnt it?? :)
i had a binge day yesterday. it started out with tortilla chips and con queso for breakfast, pizza hut pizza for lunch (work meeting) and candy (dark choc covered almonds, twizzlers, licorce and mini candy bars) ..no i didnt it the whole bag of all the above, but i did eat what i wanted. then it was chinese for dinner. im telling you, i ate like i was a fat person again. (btw, i was on my period this week) lol
i feel like the stay puff marshmallow lady today (salt, salt salt), i can feel it in my fingers lol but i was down 1.2 pounds, go figure! LOL
ive had my water today, started on coffee and heading to the soccer game where i'll get more water in there. gonna flu**** out today!
have a great weekend.
take care all,
-hugs-
dawn
i had a binge day yesterday. it started out with tortilla chips and con queso for breakfast, pizza hut pizza for lunch (work meeting) and candy (dark choc covered almonds, twizzlers, licorce and mini candy bars) ..no i didnt it the whole bag of all the above, but i did eat what i wanted. then it was chinese for dinner. im telling you, i ate like i was a fat person again. (btw, i was on my period this week) lol
i feel like the stay puff marshmallow lady today (salt, salt salt), i can feel it in my fingers lol but i was down 1.2 pounds, go figure! LOL
ive had my water today, started on coffee and heading to the soccer game where i'll get more water in there. gonna flu**** out today!
have a great weekend.
take care all,
-hugs-
dawn
Topic: Happy Saturday all!
I am back. Made it home safely on Thursday afternoon & jumped right in to normal house life. Up and off to work yesterday which of course was non stop all day to play catch up.
I am very proud of myself though. I really watched my eating & fluids and managed to stay away from most of the sugar & sweets. When I though they were calling my name, I had fruits & veggies instead.
So now it is back to the grind & normal life. Bathing suit shopping today, ugh, ladies night out with my mom & sisters tonight, soccer tomorrow. Hope you all have a great one!
I am very proud of myself though. I really watched my eating & fluids and managed to stay away from most of the sugar & sweets. When I though they were calling my name, I had fruits & veggies instead.
So now it is back to the grind & normal life. Bathing suit shopping today, ugh, ladies night out with my mom & sisters tonight, soccer tomorrow. Hope you all have a great one!
Courtney 305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current 
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein **
leeleeo
on 5/14/10 12:16 pm - Culpeper, VA
on 5/14/10 12:16 pm - Culpeper, VA
Topic: RE: Want to do lunch?
If you guys are ever in Culpeper, I would love to do lunch... I can't drive anymore so I can't come out to f'burg or stafford usually. My poor husband gets to take me all over the place. Bless his heart. :) He is soo tolerant!
-=lee=-
At goal!
lost 155 lbs, go me!
At goal!
lost 155 lbs, go me!
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeon in Woodbridge, VA area
Dr. M. Kreiger did my extended tummy tuck, he is simply the best.
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeon in Woodbridge, VA area
Hi Mary - l suggest making appts with several of the doctors and go with who you feel most comfortable with. l saw Dr. Kreiger, Dr. Kreigel and Dr. Ruff. Insurance denied my claims for all but it was well worth every penny. I had my lower body lift in December and just had my breast lift, upper arm and inner thigh lift in April 2010. All done through Dr. Paul Ruff out of NW DC! He was amazing and did awesome work and was very up beat and positive! I fully recommend him. l didn't want to travel to DC or like him LOL But, l did and would do it all again. Going to see him Tuesday for my 6 week follow up. Lovin' my new body!
Tina
Consult/Pre Op/Current/Goal - 347/329/137/160
Topic: RE: LOOKING FOR SURGEON.... IM A MILITARY SPOUSE!
Dr. Halmi did my open RNY and l have tricare prime and he did an excellent job!!! I recommend him without reservation!
Tina
Consult/Pre Op/Current/Goal - 347/329/137/160
Topic: RE: im sooo confused
Beth you are doing great and keep up the good work. This is a life changing experience and does not end with the surgery. Make small changes and see what happens.
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