shanna B.
9 months out!
Jan 22, 2009
9 months out! They don't lie when they say time flies by. Seems like just yesterday I was lying there after surgery sucking on ice chips, thinking what the Hell did I just do! LOL
Well January 15 th I hit goal! 138.5.....Today I bought a pair of size 2 jeans! yes you read that right #2 , as in 1..2...! My 6's were getting too big and I was like " there is no way I am a size 4" Well I am a 4 and even a 2 in some things! Shirts are still Mediums, I think because of the girls...LOL My tummy is a little snug thanks to the extra skin, but I try to tuck and squeeze whenever I can. Lol I would be a solid 2/4 if not for the tummy skin. Better a 2/4 with extra skin than a 24/26 with a tummy that hung down to me knees. ( Not even kidding about that, either)
I LOVE MY RNY and Dr. Mattar! No other words can describe how I feel. I had to sit down in the dressing room to think about what I had just tried on and was in SHOCK! If you are researching the surgery and have any questions PM me....I have had no complications and can help you, too!
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Well January 15 th I hit goal! 138.5.....Today I bought a pair of size 2 jeans! yes you read that right #2 , as in 1..2...! My 6's were getting too big and I was like " there is no way I am a size 4" Well I am a 4 and even a 2 in some things! Shirts are still Mediums, I think because of the girls...LOL My tummy is a little snug thanks to the extra skin, but I try to tuck and squeeze whenever I can. Lol I would be a solid 2/4 if not for the tummy skin. Better a 2/4 with extra skin than a 24/26 with a tummy that hung down to me knees. ( Not even kidding about that, either)
I LOVE MY RNY and Dr. Mattar! No other words can describe how I feel. I had to sit down in the dressing room to think about what I had just tried on and was in SHOCK! If you are researching the surgery and have any questions PM me....I have had no complications and can help you, too!
Almost 7 months out
Nov 09, 2008
Here it is November 9, 2008. I am almost 7 months out. Roller coaster ride has almost completely stopped. I hit 145 last week. I fluctuate 2-3 pounds everyday. within 145-148. I have been working out with my Personal Trainer twice a week for a month now. I think my goal now is 138 but I reaaly feel that my body is ok where it is at right now. I myself would like to lose another 10 pounds but with my extra skin, right now I don't think I can. We will see. I am estimating probably 7-9 pounds of extra skin I have. Mostly around my tummy area. 8's fit nice but id it wasn't for my skin, I could probably do a few 6's.Even though I haven't tried them yet.
I am 155 pounds down from highest weight (300) And Am literally half the person I used to be and so happy with my life. I can tell though my knees have taken too much weight over the years and have really been bothering me lately. Surgery will probably be recommended.
Can't wait to see what the next 4 months will bring.
I am 155 pounds down from highest weight (300) And Am literally half the person I used to be and so happy with my life. I can tell though my knees have taken too much weight over the years and have really been bothering me lately. Surgery will probably be recommended.
Can't wait to see what the next 4 months will bring.
MONTH 6...who put on the brakes?
Oct 20, 2008
Today I am 6 months and 4 days postop and I weighed 150 pounds....Holy Skinny cow BATMAN! But uno problem, the last 3-4 weeks I have been losing the same 4 pounds. SO I started working out with a trainer and did 1 day of nothing but protein shakes and boom down to 150....Hope it stays off. Only 12 more pounds to go...hope I can lose the rest by christmas. Thats my goal! I need to take my 6 month pics still. I can wear some 8's and 10's. 12 are getting too big! See ya later
shanna
EXTRA EDIT....10/21...148 woo hoo!
shanna
EXTRA EDIT....10/21...148 woo hoo!
MONTH 4.....Still losing alot!
Sep 01, 2008
Hey, It's me again for my month 4 update...okay its actually about 4.5 month update.LOL
This Morning I was 160 pounds......Yes you are reading this correctly. !...6...0...! OMG I have lost 124 pounds since I started this journey last October with my 6 month preop diet. Who would of thunk it! Certainly not I.
The support That I recieve from my Oh family is unbelievable. I have found my second family. I enjoy the outings and get togethers. I see them more than my other family.
Anybody reading this, please leave me a comment and let me know about you and that I am helping someone else. Like all my OH family has helped me.
30 more pounds till my goal. I am hoping to reach this by Christmas. My Christmas present to myself....Happy thin Christas to me.
Later Shanna
This Morning I was 160 pounds......Yes you are reading this correctly. !...6...0...! OMG I have lost 124 pounds since I started this journey last October with my 6 month preop diet. Who would of thunk it! Certainly not I.
The support That I recieve from my Oh family is unbelievable. I have found my second family. I enjoy the outings and get togethers. I see them more than my other family.
Anybody reading this, please leave me a comment and let me know about you and that I am helping someone else. Like all my OH family has helped me.
30 more pounds till my goal. I am hoping to reach this by Christmas. My Christmas present to myself....Happy thin Christas to me.
Later Shanna
3 month, my how time flies!
Jul 17, 2008
Well, I am down -107 pounds since i started this journey last sept/oct. I was 176.5 this morning. I can't remember the last time I weighed this. I am feling great and lovin' my RNY. This is an amazing life style change and I can't believe, IT does work, if you work it! I count my protein and for the most part my calories, to keep myself on track. This by far has been the best thing I have ever done for myself in my whole entire life and probably will.
Off to start my new life
Apr 15, 2008
It's wednesday Morning....
I just wanted to share some thoughts with myself (and anyone else)!
Why am I doing this?
1.To walk again free of pain and having to take 8 tylenol to get through the day.
2.To fit into an airplane seat without lifting up the extra arm piece and beable to fasten the belt.
3. Ride rollercoasters again With my Family and not just "watch from down below"
4.Sit at sporting events (which we love to go to) And fit in the seats and enjoy the game.
5. Shop and buy Trendy clothes from a REGULAR STORE which I haven't been able to do since I was 18!
6. For my Life and my Children. I want to be around for a very long time to SPoil and Aggrevate them:)
7. For me! period !The END!
AS I sit here todaY 4 HOURS BEFORE i LEAVE FOR THE hOSPITAL, i AM NERVOUS BUT REASSUREd THAT i HAVE CHOSEN THE RIGHT DECISION. Without this I would surely die or be wheelchair bound before I am 50!
I have achieved so much already...I have lost 60 pounds in th elast 7 months(75 from my highest)I feel great at 225, I can't imagine what I will feel like at 125. I can't even grasp the concept.In elementary school I wore the little girls SIlver Unicorn styles from Sears.I bought a regular size XXL from Old Navy the Other Day NOt Plus side either..That was a major wow for me. Well self you are strong and curagious and so happy for doing this for yourself. Be careful, Goodluck and See ya on the skinny side!
Shanna
I just wanted to share some thoughts with myself (and anyone else)!
Why am I doing this?
1.To walk again free of pain and having to take 8 tylenol to get through the day.
2.To fit into an airplane seat without lifting up the extra arm piece and beable to fasten the belt.
3. Ride rollercoasters again With my Family and not just "watch from down below"
4.Sit at sporting events (which we love to go to) And fit in the seats and enjoy the game.
5. Shop and buy Trendy clothes from a REGULAR STORE which I haven't been able to do since I was 18!
6. For my Life and my Children. I want to be around for a very long time to SPoil and Aggrevate them:)
7. For me! period !The END!
AS I sit here todaY 4 HOURS BEFORE i LEAVE FOR THE hOSPITAL, i AM NERVOUS BUT REASSUREd THAT i HAVE CHOSEN THE RIGHT DECISION. Without this I would surely die or be wheelchair bound before I am 50!
I have achieved so much already...I have lost 60 pounds in th elast 7 months(75 from my highest)I feel great at 225, I can't imagine what I will feel like at 125. I can't even grasp the concept.In elementary school I wore the little girls SIlver Unicorn styles from Sears.I bought a regular size XXL from Old Navy the Other Day NOt Plus side either..That was a major wow for me. Well self you are strong and curagious and so happy for doing this for yourself. Be careful, Goodluck and See ya on the skinny side!
Shanna
3 days to go.
Apr 12, 2008
It's saturday. I am starting clear liquids tommorrow and then surgery on wednesday. I am down 59 pounds from when I started this journey. 225...I still have 100 to go but now I will have a tool that will help me keep healthy for the rest of my life. How many people can say that. Well besides my OH family. I look back and think wow this has been a long journey but then again it's seem to have been so quick. I am ready...Lets get the show on the road. In the immortal words of Steven Tyler..."IT"S AMAZING. In the blink of an eye you can hardly see the light." See ya on the loser's bench. SHanna
Thats was a looonnggg 6 months.
Mar 05, 2008
Thank God I am done with it and down 51 pounds. Woo hoo I am waiting to get scheduled for preop testing, and to hear from Insurance approval status. Cross your fingers. I am hoping for very early May date!
A record of my journey
Feb 27, 2008
My preop diet
Feb 24, 2008
Well it's been a minute since I have done a blog, so I thought I would drop a line. With only a couple weeks left in my Pcp diet, I am sooo excitied. I have lost 50 pounds...Yes 5..0... pounds. I feel great. I can not even imagine what 100 more will feel like. I am hoping to get approved by the middle of March. Then surgery by end of April, cross your fingers!!! I am in 20/22's right now, one day I will be in a 6. I can't wait. Well my journey has been long but I have learned alot along the way to be healty.
About Me
camby, IN
Location
23.9
BMI
Surgery
04/16/2008
Surgery Date
Oct 07, 2007
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