Vickie T.
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Ms. M. 23 years, 4 months ago
I just wnated to ask you all to post your sympathys to Vickie's page. A tragedy has falluen upon her family. Her daughter got married Saturday the 11th of January, and last night her daughter's new husband passed away. An autopsy has been ordered. Her husband had been sick all week, and even went to the doctor just yesterday. They told him he had some small kidney stones, but that is all. They told him that when they went to pass, then that would hurt, but they found nothing else. The newly married couple were on their honeymoon, which they did not even take until yesterday. So please, go by her page and let her iknow we are thinking of her, and please, say a prayer for her and her family.
Vickie T. 23 years, 4 months ago
Good morning everyone. I know it has been awhile since I'vr updated, but with the holidays and all it has been rough trying to do anything. One thing that does feel cool, even with all the food that was around for the holidays, I have still managed to continue losing weight. This is the first year ever that I have truly enjoyed the holidays because I didn't look at all that food as an enemy. God Bless each and everyone of you who has either been there or is there now. Hope everyone has a fantastic New Year. It will be better for all.
MommaAngel 23 years, 4 months ago
HI VICKIE I came a cross your page here and I just want did you to know thatI am praying this message finds you well as you journey to the slim side. I am sure you are just melting away by now. Take care. LORD BLESS
L. Brown 23 years, 6 months ago
Vickie, first off---STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF!! Get that scale out of the house if you can. I'm just 4 months post op and my first plateau hit at 3 weeks post-op, lasting more than 2 weeks. I didn't gain, but I didn't lose either. So many people were kind enough to write me with their advice, and this is what I learned: the scale is not your friend, you can fluctuate in weight 2-3 lbs. on any given day depending on how much fluids you're taking in, when you last had a bowel movement, whether you're getting ready for your period....etc, etc, etc. Getting yourself al depressed by stepping on a scale everyday is not good for you. Once a month weighing is all that's necessary to show yourself that you are losing and that this surgery does work! As long as you are making sure you are drinking at least 64 ozs. water a day, and eating at least 60 grams of protein a day, then you are doing all the right things. Walking regularly is helpful too. Believe me, I know what you are feeling, and learning not to get on the scale more than once a month has really helped my moods. I'm down almost 70 lbs. now since July 9th, and some weeks the scale will show no loss, and some weeks the scale shows a big loss. But over the course of the long run, it's always gone down. THROW THAT SCALE AWAY!
Vickie T. 23 years, 6 months ago
Good morning everyone. Just thought I would update so maybe I will feel better about gaining 3 lbs. How on earth can you gain weight with this surgery? Only me, that's how. No matter what it is, my fat butt can find a way to gain weight. Sorry just feeling sorry for myself that's all. I have stopped losing weight after only 3 months and I don't know why. I was told I'm just at a plateau, but how do I get out of this plateau? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Am I eating wrong ? WHAT ? Please help me, anyone who experienced this and got past it, please let me know what to do. Thank you all for listening to me and being here when we need you the most. God bless you all.
Kimber P. 23 years, 7 months ago
I saw your message and just had to say Congrats!! I hope that I have results similar to yours when I get my surgery. Keep up the good work and God bless!!!
kimberley B. 23 years, 7 months ago
Vickie, WOO HOO and a big ole congrats to you. The century club is an awesome place to be. You should toot your own horn as you are the one that did the work to make it happen. Keep on losin' KimmieTN - 242 lbs.
Vickie T. 23 years, 7 months ago
Well it is official, I have lost 100 lbs and it has been 3 months today. YEAH and HURRAY!!!! I don't mean to toot my own horn, but those who have lost that much knows exactly what I am feeling. Those who are thinking of doing this, take it from someone who up until 3 months ago was taking high blood pressure medicine, breathing treatments 3 times a day, and Vioxx just so I could walk, and now take nothing, this surgery is worth EVERTHING you go through. Good luck to all who are trying to get accepted, and God bless the ones who are going to go through it soon, and HURRAY to those who are loser. Love you all.
Vickie T. 23 years, 7 months ago
Good morning all. I thought I shold post an update, because Carol reminds me LOL. I weighed yesterday and I am down another 19 lbs in 2 weeks. It is really cool how the weight just comes off and you don't even try. I went to the rec center yesterday( it's like a gym) and actually worked out and had energy to do so. So Carol I know you'll read this, when your on the other side you need to check out the rec center with me. Good bye for now. God bless all of you who are losers and all of you hoping to be Love you all.