5YRLOOSER
a new day
Mar 18, 2008
03/18/08
Ok im back on track again :-) i joined la fitness and in the last two weeks i have lost 4.2 lbs my goal is to get back to 156 this is my first short term goal so that 9.4 lbs by 4/18/08 i been going to the gym every day so i feel good i can get back in to my size 6's and i feel great i will update again very soon
Ok im back on track again :-) i joined la fitness and in the last two weeks i have lost 4.2 lbs my goal is to get back to 156 this is my first short term goal so that 9.4 lbs by 4/18/08 i been going to the gym every day so i feel good i can get back in to my size 6's and i feel great i will update again very soon
wls journey
Jan 16, 2008
10/27/02~ this is my first post pre op, let's see where should I start i am a 24 year old female 5'3 and 230 lbs i started researching this surgery about 6 or so months ago but decieded to go for it and try to get approved. I found the perfect doctor in Bridgeton dr pasupathy. My first appt. was on sept. 12th I was a little nervous because if i got denied then with my insurance there is no appeal. Im not sure that any of you had to do this but I sure did I had to eat any and every thing in site to make sure that I was atleast 100 lbs over weight. of course it didnt take long to be where i needed to be i thought that i had to gain almost ten lbs but really it was only about 5 to 7 lbs that i needed. So back to my first vist with dr. pasupathy, Im sitting in his office with alot of other people not knowing who was there and for what since he dose different surgeries. I sat next to one women and began reading the packet that i was giving and this lady was like out of know where I just had that done 8 days ago. I mean I saw her walk in she was walking fine like she wasnt in any pain at all. so we formally introduced oursleves to each other her name is Krista Kiefer. we exchanged numbers and said that we needed to get together and talk some time. She only lives about 10 mins from me.
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10/30/02~ I just wanted to update to let you all know who my angel will be, Her name is Kim Seas, this is actually a joint venture we decied to go for this surgery together. So I guess the saying is correct "AM I MY SISTERS KEEPER" yes I am cause I am also her angel, she has 19 days left until her surgery so keep her in your prayers as will I till the next time. Be Blessed.
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10/31/02~ Today lets see I Have 74 days until i begin this new life. I know that it seems so far away but really its not. am i scared I would say ask me the night before. another good question do I have a lot of support my family my mom and my brothers, along with some really good friend that I made since I been working at this job. then there is my loving furture hubby he's been great. He is also having this surgery done on 11/25. So I have alot going on this year with my friend having the surgery and then my hubby to be my hands are full. I am now trying to get a list of things that I am going to need after surgery, as well as trying some of the shakes they have on the market for protein, then there is getting all the bills caught up before i go out on my leave cause we all know how long disability takes. Im thinking of taking on a second job just to put some padding in my account for the in between time until disibility kicks in. well thats about it for now if i think of any thing else ill get back. good luck to all those who are traveling to the other side today. Be Blessed :-)
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11/20/02~ I have been bad with updating my page. but as of today I have 54 days until i do this. Am I scared a little bit but I just try to keep my mind focused on the lord. for he is all knowing and he knows what the end will be, Just a quick update this week has been very stressful on monday My friend Kim Seas had her surgery, So i decied to go see her after work I really didnt know what to expect when i walked in the room but I was scared I have never seen her down and this was kind of hard to take. but to report she is doing really well despite the tube that is still in her nose but hopefully today that will be removed she sounds 100% better other then some pain she is having in the tummy area but that is to be expected after a surgery. But on the other hand It really burns me up when you get or hear all of the negative comments for those who want or requier this surgery and it really burns me up when its coming from someone who ways about 120 I mean come on try taking a walk in some one elses shoes. I read a really good post on the message board about a guys said that he really didnt want his wife to have this surgery. bottom line what kept me reading was when he used a comparison of carrying like 100 3lb bags of dog food around all day. I mean if you never had to walk around like some of us do then you cant tell me this surgery is not something that I should do I mean say it once its cool but why do people feel the need to beat a dead horse. I mean drop it already!!!! ok enough venting for today. Ill try to update some more before the week is out to all have a blessed day.
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It's been awhile since I last updated this week has been a week of preop testing. well first let me start off by saying my surgery date was moved from 1/13/02 to 1/17/02 due to my dr being on vacation and flight plans changing I was up set but its cool I can wait 4 more days. ok with this pre op stuff I went and had my v doppler (due to dvt in left leg) and my gallbladder ultrasound pretty easy. Then it was the nasty upper gi oh my GOD was that stuff nasty and they had the nerve to say that it was strawberry flavor. what ever it taste more like mylanta and cooking oil to me. then today I was setup to have the rest of the testing done then that dag on snow had to come down. but I had a good time went out with my cousin and her son and we made a snow man the best we could. but it was fun though. so tomorrow im off to the dr's office to finish up the last little bit of testing. but thats all for now.
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12/10/02~ ok im back at work after a 6 day vacation and it felt good. I went yesterday for the remaning of my testing which wasnt bad. also today I found out the results of my upper Gi and my galbaldder and venous doppler. well with the upper gi i found out i have acid reflux (what ever I never knew i had that) then another shocker I have galstones im like ok im only 24 but the biggest shock of all time was when I was told that the dvt (blood clot) that I was hospitilazed with last year has gone away and no new clots found. all I can say is all Praise to God in which all blessings flow. This was somehting that I was worried about going into this surgery but God is a healer and he healed me and I thank him for it. I was worried that this thing would never leave me boy do I have a story to tell..... well until then next time be blessed....
12/20/02~ Hello all its been a little bit since the last time I posted. I have been reading the message board every day and i been reading so many positive things I also read about all the deaths that happened and became a little scared but my mind has been made up about this. Last night I visited with my niece's mother and we were talking (we both are saved) and I was telling her how nervous I was about the surgery and she just told me "Janelle you have to totally trust him" Now knowing that I am a beliver and I know what God can do. I had the butterflies in my gut but after talking to her It was a total calm that came across me. then today i must not have been totally convicenced who I serve, I was talking to one of the customer her at my company and just out of the blue she said to me you know God is able and at that point I totally gave it to God. Now alot of you may not understand religion but I have read I know there are alot of saved people on this site who know when the praises go up blessing come down. so now I am in meditation mode there are alot of people that I know who dont belive and all I can say is too bad for them. It dosent change the way I feel about them they are still my buddies but we just on diffrent levels. so with that being said I feel totally good about my choice to have this surgery and I know that I will come thru fine and bottom line is it's all according to his plan. until the next time..... luv and blessings :-) 28 days and a
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12/27/02~~~ Well its been a little bit since I updated last, I had a very blessed christmas. Spent with my family we all ways have a ball. the best was seeing my 4 year old niece open up all of her gifts christmas morning I dont remember being so excited (im sure that I was)well this will be my last christmas at this weight thank god Im Praying that every one who has had the surgery is doing well and enjoying this time of year. well the count down is winding down 22 days left. im filled with excitement and nervousness but im not stressing this thing its in the man aboves hands... God bless
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12-30-02 hello all just wanted to check in well as it looks I have 18 days left by this little counter I downloaded. Well I have made a new WLS buddy her name is Shavonne Page shes cool we are around the same age and I was hunting thru profiles and came across hers she real cool I emailed her and we been chatting every since shes doing a good job on her weight loss and I am praying that I can do the same. Well 18 days and a wake up..... Im so excited and a lil nervous but I know that I will be aiight.
to all having surgery today God bless you. and to all that are waiting for there big day stay prayerful Its coming soon.
12/31/02~ Well the last day in 02 I can say that I am totally blessed and im looking for new and exciting things to be happening in 03. This surgery has brought a whole new meaning of life to so many people on this site my new years resoultion is that God keeps me strong and for me to never stop seeking him the weight thing is not big on my list this year because he is giving me such a wonderful tool to do lose weight with well every one have a blessed evening and a wonderful new years I will be spending mine with family at watch night service... jus churchin........
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1/2/03~ Well as of today I have 15 days and counting Im just doing some shopping here and there to make sure that I have everything that i need for when I come home and thanks to my really good friend kim (who is my ange) has giving me all of her left over ff & sf jello and puddings and broths.. so in that dept im pretty well stocked since she is almost 2months out. That was truly a blessing. Alot has been running thru my mind as I read the message board, I must have read on here about twenty times "let go and let God" that must really be a message for me as I am not scared about having this I just let go and let God really those were excellent words of wisdom... well to all waiting to have surgery and those who went in today have my prayers. those still waiting on the word of approval be easy its coming after while. luv and blessings.
################################################################01/05/03~ well 12 days to go and im getting really excited. im all prepared at the house. im just really at the count down. I tell my niece since my surgery date is the same day as her birthday. that i wouldnt be able to be at her sleep over party but aunt nel ~ nel will be there on the 15th with birthday cake and balloons we will just get the party started a little sooner. the funniest thing she said to me are you going to be sleeping like my mommy was when she had tre' tre' (Jadas new lil brother) I said something like that but aunt nel nel wont be having a baby. she said that she didnt want me to die because she would be really sad. she is such a smart little girl to only 4 years old. so I told her that I would call her as soon as I could or when I felt better. But God is a keeper and I know that he will keep me. to all having surgery today God bless and those still waiting its soon coming. Peace and blessings!!!
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1~8~02~ Ok time is really winding down, I really want to take the time out to sign my page it has really ment alot to me when going through such a life changing moment. who would have ever thought normally the big events in your life is 1. get married 2. buy a home 3. have children. In a million years I would have ever thought that one of the biggest moments in my life would be when I had wls..... I want to say a big thank you and give a big (((((((((((HUG))))))))))) to my girls Kim Seas who is my angel and Lyne Dozier who you mind as well say is my angel Im so glad that we met and became friends at work and outside of work most jobs you only have co-workers but these two I call my friends I know we get on each others nervers some times but I dont think I could go thru with this if the both of yall didnt have my back... I love yall.....
1/13/03~ Well only 3 itsy bitsy days left as my new friend kimmi c put it. wow the 17th is friday Im so confident that Im doing the right thing I just out it all in Gods hands im not really nervous or any thing like that. This weekend I did some cleaning and the house is all in order. All that I want to do this week is work and be with my family Im going to the support Group on weds. then thursday Im going out with the girls to just have my last good meal for a lil bit of time then its off to my nieces house to say happy birthday and give her, her gift since I wont be at her 5th bday party but she understands. then home to relax. My friend is staying over with me to take me to the hospital on friday what ever time I have to be there. well thats it for now.. God bless all at what ever point in this journey they are.
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1/15/03~ Well today is Wed. I have one day and a wake up I cant belive that It's here my mind set right now is that of peace with my decision to have this surgery and also the average nervousness of the procedure. I feel like this right now I have been put to sleep for other procedures and God has kept me so Im asking for his favor with this one. I was talking with my angel (kim seas) and we were saying how she wanted to write good buy letters when she had her surgery the thought had crossed my mind but I relize the God I serve and Im just going through this just me and him. as you all can tell I am a very spirtual person and never have I expressed how spirtual I was where people of all faiths could read this... No Im not ashamed of serving God or being vocal about it I have to give all praise to him for with out him it would be no us. on a lighter note I called up to the hospital and to my surgons office to verify that they have every thing that they need and to make sure they have it on file that they will be removing my galbaldder and they do. Im so glad that I have so many people supporting me on this my best friend since jr. high will be there with me im so happy about that she is so supportive she is and has always been a lightweaight so I explained to her what they will be doing and she said go for it. I have her blessings well thats enough chit chat for right now im susposed to be working hehehe, thanks again to all of you and God bless every one where ever they are in this process. and to my new friend Kimmie C from GA... this is it girl WE CAN DO THIS... God bless
*****************************************************************1/16/03~ Wow the big day is finally here tomorrow I will be going in for surgery and the mood right now is calm and peaceful. I attened a support group meeting last night and I was wonderful I recieved so much information from the surgon and one of the nurses and just alot of his clients were there, It made a positive impression on me and I was so glad that I made this decision, I am so looking forward to tomorrow. Well I guess ill see you all on the other side if its the Lords will.
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01/17/03
this is janelle's angel kim...well right now janelle is probably off in la la land..her surgery is supposed to be at 8:30 this morning...i must say it is very hard to be at work right now & not know what is going on...i will be going to visit her tonight so i will update you on her progress tomorrow..well janelle i am praying for you right now & i love ya!
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01/17/03
HELLO JANELLS'S ANGEL AGAIN...2ND TIME TODAY...ITS ABOUT 12:05 HERE RIGHT NOW & I JUST CALLED THE HOSPITAL & THEY SAID THAT JANELLE WAS IN RECOVERY & HER SURGERY WENT WELL & THAT SHE SHOULD BE IN HER ROOM IN ABOUT AN HOUR...CONGRATULATIONS JANELLE
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01/22/03
HELLO JANELLE'S ANGEL AGAIN KIM...JANELLE IS HOME NOW..SHE WENT HOME YESTERDAY & SHE SEEMS TO BE DOING GREAT...OF COURSE SHE IS IN SOME PAIN BUT OVERALL THINGS LOOK REALLY GOOD...SHE SOUNDS BETTER EVERY DAY THAT I TALK TO HER
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1/24/03~i want to tell all how my hospital stay was. Well my friend had stayed over since we had to be at the hospital at 6:30am for surgery at 8:3o am. I wasnt scared. me,lyne and my mom headed to the hospital just laughing and talking. got to the hospital checked in went straight to same day surgery got on the scale then was told to change clothes did that and sat on the bed and talked to mommy and lyne. we basically laughed
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2/12/03~ Wow I never finished that post from 1/24 huh well i have been really tired I get tired so fast since surgery I have lost my first 20 lbs Im very happy about that. and im going back to work on the 18th so thats good Im glad that i made this decision even though eating and drinking have been kind of hard. I have been living off of fruit which is good I just cant seem to stomach anything else it all make me so sick but i know in time that will imporve. I will try to keep this page updated. til next time.
4/2/03~ well its been a long time since I updated this page well since surgery i have lost 49.9 lbs which feels so good
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6/17/03~hello all sorry its been so long since I last updated my page. well im down 64.9 lbs. today is my 5th month anniversery so by the weight loss planner i am 2 lbs over what I should be at this time frame well I would say thats not too bad. I feel really good about my self. I work out still 5 times a week for about an hour to 2 hours depending on what activity im doing that day. I have been a little bad with getting in all of my protein its so hard i have tried several bars and drinks but Im really trying to stay away from the soda and the candy even though I dont nearly eat or drink as much junk foods & drinks that I use to. the cravings are still there but all in all I'm very happy with the loss so far I get soooooooooooo many compliments and I luv it. I just wish I can do something about this belly thats really whats driving me crazy i do about 100 situps and crunches a day any suggestions. Im all ears well until the next time be blessed.
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7/30/03 well im 6 months out and doing very well my weight as of today is 163lbs its been slow but thats cool as long as its still coming off and i havent been doing every thing totally right so my to amt of weight loss since jan 17, 2003 is 76.9 lbs 23.1 thats great so until next time ill update later.....i know im horrible at keeping this thing update
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8/13/03 Well almost 7 months out and the weight has slowed so much I havent really lost any thing this month. and im a little sad about it but its ok I still look and feel great i know that I havent been doing every thing that I could be doing to keep it coming off so im going to try harder im still working out at least 4 times a week. im wearing a size 8 now so thats cool, it feels so funny to say that I am in a size 8 or that a size 14 is way toooo big coming from a 16/18 I am very pround of my self i just know i have to do better but for now this will due. my only complaint is this tummy I HATE IT. why does it seem like its not going any were it has gotten smaller but I want it gone well enough of that for now ill try and up date real soon
8/27/03~well I hit my my 7 month mark and im almost down 80 lbs I am not at 160lbs even though i only lost 3 lbs from the 17th of aug. I will not complain so that means I have 30 lbs to go to get to my personal goal yeah me im still talking about this tummy i figure it would be the last to go. if any one has any suggestions other then me taking a kitchen knife and cutting it off my self there has got to be a better way other then that im a happy camper.
9/28/2003 ~ Hello all I'm back again and doing well down to 155 lbs so thats a total of 84 pounds gone. my only complait is this stomach its just not going any where its still going down but I want it gone. ok enough of that my mom is having her surgery next monday I am praying that every thing goes as smooth as my own surgery. I will be praying for her so any of you out there that my cross my page just say a quick prayer for my mom (loretta). well thats it for now update again next month.
12/04/2003~ Well its been a while since I have updated this page. my mom's surgery went well even though she had a lot of rough times aftwards but she is so much better. i am now weighing in at 148 lbs hopefully i will get to my goal of 130 by my 1 year check up 1/17/03 we will see.
1/16/2008
Ok i am getting the hang of this posting thing i havent been on this site in so long. well i am back on the wagon i got down to my goal weight of 140 but in the last year in a half i put back on 23 lbs that i am fighting to lose. this battle is not an easy one i mean i do have some reason;s why i have gained some of my weight back i am 5 years out and i look, very good still. I have a almost 3 year old little boy and a new husband (whom i have know since child hood and i love him so much) my son was 3 months early so i got to my goal weight by partial stress mode. but he is a happy and healthy 3 year old little boy he if you seen him you would never know that he was born at 27 weeks. well im back to the working out and getting my water and protien in i started the slim in 6 program on monday and i am happy to report that its gooing well i just want to stay commited to it. having a 3 yr old running around is had work and plus im so happy in my marriage its just adding on the extra weight lol. well since i got the hang of this i will be updating you all with my progress, have a blessed one
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10/30/02~ I just wanted to update to let you all know who my angel will be, Her name is Kim Seas, this is actually a joint venture we decied to go for this surgery together. So I guess the saying is correct "AM I MY SISTERS KEEPER" yes I am cause I am also her angel, she has 19 days left until her surgery so keep her in your prayers as will I till the next time. Be Blessed.
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10/31/02~ Today lets see I Have 74 days until i begin this new life. I know that it seems so far away but really its not. am i scared I would say ask me the night before. another good question do I have a lot of support my family my mom and my brothers, along with some really good friend that I made since I been working at this job. then there is my loving furture hubby he's been great. He is also having this surgery done on 11/25. So I have alot going on this year with my friend having the surgery and then my hubby to be my hands are full. I am now trying to get a list of things that I am going to need after surgery, as well as trying some of the shakes they have on the market for protein, then there is getting all the bills caught up before i go out on my leave cause we all know how long disability takes. Im thinking of taking on a second job just to put some padding in my account for the in between time until disibility kicks in. well thats about it for now if i think of any thing else ill get back. good luck to all those who are traveling to the other side today. Be Blessed :-)
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11/20/02~ I have been bad with updating my page. but as of today I have 54 days until i do this. Am I scared a little bit but I just try to keep my mind focused on the lord. for he is all knowing and he knows what the end will be, Just a quick update this week has been very stressful on monday My friend Kim Seas had her surgery, So i decied to go see her after work I really didnt know what to expect when i walked in the room but I was scared I have never seen her down and this was kind of hard to take. but to report she is doing really well despite the tube that is still in her nose but hopefully today that will be removed she sounds 100% better other then some pain she is having in the tummy area but that is to be expected after a surgery. But on the other hand It really burns me up when you get or hear all of the negative comments for those who want or requier this surgery and it really burns me up when its coming from someone who ways about 120 I mean come on try taking a walk in some one elses shoes. I read a really good post on the message board about a guys said that he really didnt want his wife to have this surgery. bottom line what kept me reading was when he used a comparison of carrying like 100 3lb bags of dog food around all day. I mean if you never had to walk around like some of us do then you cant tell me this surgery is not something that I should do I mean say it once its cool but why do people feel the need to beat a dead horse. I mean drop it already!!!! ok enough venting for today. Ill try to update some more before the week is out to all have a blessed day.
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It's been awhile since I last updated this week has been a week of preop testing. well first let me start off by saying my surgery date was moved from 1/13/02 to 1/17/02 due to my dr being on vacation and flight plans changing I was up set but its cool I can wait 4 more days. ok with this pre op stuff I went and had my v doppler (due to dvt in left leg) and my gallbladder ultrasound pretty easy. Then it was the nasty upper gi oh my GOD was that stuff nasty and they had the nerve to say that it was strawberry flavor. what ever it taste more like mylanta and cooking oil to me. then today I was setup to have the rest of the testing done then that dag on snow had to come down. but I had a good time went out with my cousin and her son and we made a snow man the best we could. but it was fun though. so tomorrow im off to the dr's office to finish up the last little bit of testing. but thats all for now.
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12/10/02~ ok im back at work after a 6 day vacation and it felt good. I went yesterday for the remaning of my testing which wasnt bad. also today I found out the results of my upper Gi and my galbaldder and venous doppler. well with the upper gi i found out i have acid reflux (what ever I never knew i had that) then another shocker I have galstones im like ok im only 24 but the biggest shock of all time was when I was told that the dvt (blood clot) that I was hospitilazed with last year has gone away and no new clots found. all I can say is all Praise to God in which all blessings flow. This was somehting that I was worried about going into this surgery but God is a healer and he healed me and I thank him for it. I was worried that this thing would never leave me boy do I have a story to tell..... well until then next time be blessed....
12/20/02~ Hello all its been a little bit since the last time I posted. I have been reading the message board every day and i been reading so many positive things I also read about all the deaths that happened and became a little scared but my mind has been made up about this. Last night I visited with my niece's mother and we were talking (we both are saved) and I was telling her how nervous I was about the surgery and she just told me "Janelle you have to totally trust him" Now knowing that I am a beliver and I know what God can do. I had the butterflies in my gut but after talking to her It was a total calm that came across me. then today i must not have been totally convicenced who I serve, I was talking to one of the customer her at my company and just out of the blue she said to me you know God is able and at that point I totally gave it to God. Now alot of you may not understand religion but I have read I know there are alot of saved people on this site who know when the praises go up blessing come down. so now I am in meditation mode there are alot of people that I know who dont belive and all I can say is too bad for them. It dosent change the way I feel about them they are still my buddies but we just on diffrent levels. so with that being said I feel totally good about my choice to have this surgery and I know that I will come thru fine and bottom line is it's all according to his plan. until the next time..... luv and blessings :-) 28 days and a
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12/27/02~~~ Well its been a little bit since I updated last, I had a very blessed christmas. Spent with my family we all ways have a ball. the best was seeing my 4 year old niece open up all of her gifts christmas morning I dont remember being so excited (im sure that I was)well this will be my last christmas at this weight thank god Im Praying that every one who has had the surgery is doing well and enjoying this time of year. well the count down is winding down 22 days left. im filled with excitement and nervousness but im not stressing this thing its in the man aboves hands... God bless
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12-30-02 hello all just wanted to check in well as it looks I have 18 days left by this little counter I downloaded. Well I have made a new WLS buddy her name is Shavonne Page shes cool we are around the same age and I was hunting thru profiles and came across hers she real cool I emailed her and we been chatting every since shes doing a good job on her weight loss and I am praying that I can do the same. Well 18 days and a wake up..... Im so excited and a lil nervous but I know that I will be aiight.
to all having surgery today God bless you. and to all that are waiting for there big day stay prayerful Its coming soon.
12/31/02~ Well the last day in 02 I can say that I am totally blessed and im looking for new and exciting things to be happening in 03. This surgery has brought a whole new meaning of life to so many people on this site my new years resoultion is that God keeps me strong and for me to never stop seeking him the weight thing is not big on my list this year because he is giving me such a wonderful tool to do lose weight with well every one have a blessed evening and a wonderful new years I will be spending mine with family at watch night service... jus churchin........
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1/2/03~ Well as of today I have 15 days and counting Im just doing some shopping here and there to make sure that I have everything that i need for when I come home and thanks to my really good friend kim (who is my ange) has giving me all of her left over ff & sf jello and puddings and broths.. so in that dept im pretty well stocked since she is almost 2months out. That was truly a blessing. Alot has been running thru my mind as I read the message board, I must have read on here about twenty times "let go and let God" that must really be a message for me as I am not scared about having this I just let go and let God really those were excellent words of wisdom... well to all waiting to have surgery and those who went in today have my prayers. those still waiting on the word of approval be easy its coming after while. luv and blessings.
################################################################01/05/03~ well 12 days to go and im getting really excited. im all prepared at the house. im just really at the count down. I tell my niece since my surgery date is the same day as her birthday. that i wouldnt be able to be at her sleep over party but aunt nel ~ nel will be there on the 15th with birthday cake and balloons we will just get the party started a little sooner. the funniest thing she said to me are you going to be sleeping like my mommy was when she had tre' tre' (Jadas new lil brother) I said something like that but aunt nel nel wont be having a baby. she said that she didnt want me to die because she would be really sad. she is such a smart little girl to only 4 years old. so I told her that I would call her as soon as I could or when I felt better. But God is a keeper and I know that he will keep me. to all having surgery today God bless and those still waiting its soon coming. Peace and blessings!!!
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1~8~02~ Ok time is really winding down, I really want to take the time out to sign my page it has really ment alot to me when going through such a life changing moment. who would have ever thought normally the big events in your life is 1. get married 2. buy a home 3. have children. In a million years I would have ever thought that one of the biggest moments in my life would be when I had wls..... I want to say a big thank you and give a big (((((((((((HUG))))))))))) to my girls Kim Seas who is my angel and Lyne Dozier who you mind as well say is my angel Im so glad that we met and became friends at work and outside of work most jobs you only have co-workers but these two I call my friends I know we get on each others nervers some times but I dont think I could go thru with this if the both of yall didnt have my back... I love yall.....
1/13/03~ Well only 3 itsy bitsy days left as my new friend kimmi c put it. wow the 17th is friday Im so confident that Im doing the right thing I just out it all in Gods hands im not really nervous or any thing like that. This weekend I did some cleaning and the house is all in order. All that I want to do this week is work and be with my family Im going to the support Group on weds. then thursday Im going out with the girls to just have my last good meal for a lil bit of time then its off to my nieces house to say happy birthday and give her, her gift since I wont be at her 5th bday party but she understands. then home to relax. My friend is staying over with me to take me to the hospital on friday what ever time I have to be there. well thats it for now.. God bless all at what ever point in this journey they are.
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1/15/03~ Well today is Wed. I have one day and a wake up I cant belive that It's here my mind set right now is that of peace with my decision to have this surgery and also the average nervousness of the procedure. I feel like this right now I have been put to sleep for other procedures and God has kept me so Im asking for his favor with this one. I was talking with my angel (kim seas) and we were saying how she wanted to write good buy letters when she had her surgery the thought had crossed my mind but I relize the God I serve and Im just going through this just me and him. as you all can tell I am a very spirtual person and never have I expressed how spirtual I was where people of all faiths could read this... No Im not ashamed of serving God or being vocal about it I have to give all praise to him for with out him it would be no us. on a lighter note I called up to the hospital and to my surgons office to verify that they have every thing that they need and to make sure they have it on file that they will be removing my galbaldder and they do. Im so glad that I have so many people supporting me on this my best friend since jr. high will be there with me im so happy about that she is so supportive she is and has always been a lightweaight so I explained to her what they will be doing and she said go for it. I have her blessings well thats enough chit chat for right now im susposed to be working hehehe, thanks again to all of you and God bless every one where ever they are in this process. and to my new friend Kimmie C from GA... this is it girl WE CAN DO THIS... God bless
*****************************************************************1/16/03~ Wow the big day is finally here tomorrow I will be going in for surgery and the mood right now is calm and peaceful. I attened a support group meeting last night and I was wonderful I recieved so much information from the surgon and one of the nurses and just alot of his clients were there, It made a positive impression on me and I was so glad that I made this decision, I am so looking forward to tomorrow. Well I guess ill see you all on the other side if its the Lords will.
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01/17/03
this is janelle's angel kim...well right now janelle is probably off in la la land..her surgery is supposed to be at 8:30 this morning...i must say it is very hard to be at work right now & not know what is going on...i will be going to visit her tonight so i will update you on her progress tomorrow..well janelle i am praying for you right now & i love ya!
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01/17/03
HELLO JANELLS'S ANGEL AGAIN...2ND TIME TODAY...ITS ABOUT 12:05 HERE RIGHT NOW & I JUST CALLED THE HOSPITAL & THEY SAID THAT JANELLE WAS IN RECOVERY & HER SURGERY WENT WELL & THAT SHE SHOULD BE IN HER ROOM IN ABOUT AN HOUR...CONGRATULATIONS JANELLE
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01/22/03
HELLO JANELLE'S ANGEL AGAIN KIM...JANELLE IS HOME NOW..SHE WENT HOME YESTERDAY & SHE SEEMS TO BE DOING GREAT...OF COURSE SHE IS IN SOME PAIN BUT OVERALL THINGS LOOK REALLY GOOD...SHE SOUNDS BETTER EVERY DAY THAT I TALK TO HER
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1/24/03~i want to tell all how my hospital stay was. Well my friend had stayed over since we had to be at the hospital at 6:30am for surgery at 8:3o am. I wasnt scared. me,lyne and my mom headed to the hospital just laughing and talking. got to the hospital checked in went straight to same day surgery got on the scale then was told to change clothes did that and sat on the bed and talked to mommy and lyne. we basically laughed
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2/12/03~ Wow I never finished that post from 1/24 huh well i have been really tired I get tired so fast since surgery I have lost my first 20 lbs Im very happy about that. and im going back to work on the 18th so thats good Im glad that i made this decision even though eating and drinking have been kind of hard. I have been living off of fruit which is good I just cant seem to stomach anything else it all make me so sick but i know in time that will imporve. I will try to keep this page updated. til next time.
4/2/03~ well its been a long time since I updated this page well since surgery i have lost 49.9 lbs which feels so good
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6/17/03~hello all sorry its been so long since I last updated my page. well im down 64.9 lbs. today is my 5th month anniversery so by the weight loss planner i am 2 lbs over what I should be at this time frame well I would say thats not too bad. I feel really good about my self. I work out still 5 times a week for about an hour to 2 hours depending on what activity im doing that day. I have been a little bad with getting in all of my protein its so hard i have tried several bars and drinks but Im really trying to stay away from the soda and the candy even though I dont nearly eat or drink as much junk foods & drinks that I use to. the cravings are still there but all in all I'm very happy with the loss so far I get soooooooooooo many compliments and I luv it. I just wish I can do something about this belly thats really whats driving me crazy i do about 100 situps and crunches a day any suggestions. Im all ears well until the next time be blessed.
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7/30/03 well im 6 months out and doing very well my weight as of today is 163lbs its been slow but thats cool as long as its still coming off and i havent been doing every thing totally right so my to amt of weight loss since jan 17, 2003 is 76.9 lbs 23.1 thats great so until next time ill update later.....i know im horrible at keeping this thing update
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8/13/03 Well almost 7 months out and the weight has slowed so much I havent really lost any thing this month. and im a little sad about it but its ok I still look and feel great i know that I havent been doing every thing that I could be doing to keep it coming off so im going to try harder im still working out at least 4 times a week. im wearing a size 8 now so thats cool, it feels so funny to say that I am in a size 8 or that a size 14 is way toooo big coming from a 16/18 I am very pround of my self i just know i have to do better but for now this will due. my only complaint is this tummy I HATE IT. why does it seem like its not going any were it has gotten smaller but I want it gone well enough of that for now ill try and up date real soon
8/27/03~well I hit my my 7 month mark and im almost down 80 lbs I am not at 160lbs even though i only lost 3 lbs from the 17th of aug. I will not complain so that means I have 30 lbs to go to get to my personal goal yeah me im still talking about this tummy i figure it would be the last to go. if any one has any suggestions other then me taking a kitchen knife and cutting it off my self there has got to be a better way other then that im a happy camper.
9/28/2003 ~ Hello all I'm back again and doing well down to 155 lbs so thats a total of 84 pounds gone. my only complait is this stomach its just not going any where its still going down but I want it gone. ok enough of that my mom is having her surgery next monday I am praying that every thing goes as smooth as my own surgery. I will be praying for her so any of you out there that my cross my page just say a quick prayer for my mom (loretta). well thats it for now update again next month.
12/04/2003~ Well its been a while since I have updated this page. my mom's surgery went well even though she had a lot of rough times aftwards but she is so much better. i am now weighing in at 148 lbs hopefully i will get to my goal of 130 by my 1 year check up 1/17/03 we will see.
1/16/2008
Ok i am getting the hang of this posting thing i havent been on this site in so long. well i am back on the wagon i got down to my goal weight of 140 but in the last year in a half i put back on 23 lbs that i am fighting to lose. this battle is not an easy one i mean i do have some reason;s why i have gained some of my weight back i am 5 years out and i look, very good still. I have a almost 3 year old little boy and a new husband (whom i have know since child hood and i love him so much) my son was 3 months early so i got to my goal weight by partial stress mode. but he is a happy and healthy 3 year old little boy he if you seen him you would never know that he was born at 27 weeks. well im back to the working out and getting my water and protien in i started the slim in 6 program on monday and i am happy to report that its gooing well i just want to stay commited to it. having a 3 yr old running around is had work and plus im so happy in my marriage its just adding on the extra weight lol. well since i got the hang of this i will be updating you all with my progress, have a blessed one
