hiyella
My Way
May 16, 2007
5/16/2007
Today I'm doing things my way. Be happy for me. I'm not listening to the negative talks about my weight loss.
I've decided to give myself more love and attention. I eat healthier. I exercise more. I lather on good lotions and body Oils.
I haven't reached my goal weight yet. I'm on my way. My body is toning nicely. i'm not giving up.
Today I'm doing things my way. Be happy for me. I'm not listening to the negative talks about my weight loss.
I've decided to give myself more love and attention. I eat healthier. I exercise more. I lather on good lotions and body Oils.
I haven't reached my goal weight yet. I'm on my way. My body is toning nicely. i'm not giving up.
Its been a while
Mar 27, 2007
Well its been a while. Let me tell you even after the surgery its a battle to continue losing weight. And believe me when the honeymoon stage is over stick to the basics. For the past few months my weight has been going up and down. I never made it to the doctor or my goal. Hopefully by June I will make it to my doctor goal. I have been sticking to high protein diet. And I started exercising again. I had to make exercising a priority in my life. No more tomorrow excuses. My weight is around 176 lbs. My goal is 158.
Sabrina Journey
Dec 18, 2006
   My story I am 33 yrs old. Married for 11 yrs. And have three children ages 12,10,and 4. My weight was first bought to my attention when I was 17 yrs old. I wanted to join the Navy. The recruiter told me I had to lose some weight. At the time I weigh about 185. I lost the weight but I never did join the Navy. About a month after I lost the weight I regained it back and then some. About two years later I wanted to lose weight again. I did lose for a while. But the whole process is repeated all over again. So back to present I am still on that seesaw losing and regaining weight.  9/22/05 I am just waiting for my consultation. I am having a consultaion on 9/29/05. My hobby is reading historical romance novels. 9/28/05 Where to begin? Tomorrow I have my first consult with the WLS doctor. His name is Dr. Garber. I have been waiting for three weeks. This WLS is all I think about all day. I could do 16 hrs shift get home and get on my computer. Checking the obesity message boards. My hubby just dont understand me at the moment. I have to be well educated about this surgery. Having this surgery will be a new beginning for me. If only he could understand. He will never really understand because he cant walk in my shoes. I havent told my other family members just yet. I dont want to hear the negative comments. I am trying to stay focus on my own goals. I dont need people who dont know much about the surgery comments. Hmmm until tomorrow... 10/04/2005 Almost made all of my necessary doctor appointments. I have one left to make. I want to have everything done by mid November. I am hoping for the surgery in December. I am keeping my fingers cross. 10/10/2005 One appt. down. Many more too go. Today I went to see the pulmunary doctor today. He gave me the thumbs up for the WLS. (phew) I'm happy. I should have all of my appointments completed by the end of the month. I'm hoping to have the surgery by the end of December. I will keep my fingers cross. 10/12/05 whew! The past two days were very hectic for me. Monday I had seen the pulmonary doctor. Had to do this breathing test that made me dizzy. I got the ok from that doctor. He said my lungs is healthy. Next! On Tuesday I seen my regular doctor. He gave me the thumbs up also. He noted through the years my weight going up and up. He also said dont get disappointed if I have to do a supervised diet for six months. I am hope that is not the case with me. Later that day I had a cardiology appointment to go to. The cardiologist gave me the thumbs up also. So later that evening I had attended the wls seminar then the support group. What I like about the doctor I chose is that he is very attentive. His collegue gave the seminar and he attended the support group. So that was my two days off from work. It felt like I was working. Now next week is more involved. I have many more appointments. 11/05/05 Well it seems everything is falling into place. Finish seeing all of the doctors. The only thing that is left is for me to take the gall bladder ultrasound. A couple of days ago the doctor who did the endoscopy called me and said that my biopsy was abnormal. Got me all work up and stuff. He mentioned the word cancer and I started to freak. I tried to understand all that he was saying about the abnormalities and such. You know doctors and their jargon. Well he prescribed me Nexium. Seems that I have a case of acid reflux. And I have not felt any heartburn. I will have to take this until after my surgery. The doctor told me that since the biopsy was abnormal. He would have to give me follow up observation for yrs to come. Next week I see the wls doctor for the second consult. And hopefully I will be given a date for the surgery. I am keeping all my fingers and toes cross. I am praying it is in December. Also I have been eating like crazy. Humm is it my nerves? I want this surgery. Mayber cause I know I wont be able to eat like this after surgery. I hope I am not setting myself up. I will discuss this with my therapist this week. 11/11/05 Yesterday my son turned 13 yrs old. He is my first born. Time just seems to be flying by. He grew two inches this past month. It seems like yesterday I had him. He weighed at birth 10lbs 8oz. He was huge. Now he is tall and thin. I also had my second consult with the WLS doctor. Everything seems to be in order and I am waiting for my surgery date and approval from insurance. I was told it should only take a week and half. I am so excited. The administrator said i should not have any problems getting approve. That is what I like to hear. Today I had an ultrasound of my gall bladder. That was my final appointment. So now I wait. 11/22/05 Whew! Finally I got a date. I am so excited. All day I've been dancing the two-step. My surgery date is schedule for 12/12/05. I have my pre-op testing on 12/01. Yesterday I received a letter from the insurance company letting me know that I am covered for hospital stay for two days. I found that odd. I thought I was suppose to get the approval for the surgery first. Go figure. Well I know I am approved. All I'm waiting for is the letter. So this is where I'm at now. I have to start preparing. 12/10/05 Just two more days until my surgery. I've been through so much. I kept going back and forth to doctors. My primary doctor did not give the clearance letter until he received the blood work from hospital. I had to called the hospital and find out what was up. They told me they fax over the bloodwork to the wrong doctor. That got me thinking why did they ask all those questions about my primary doctor. Name and number? Go figure! If it wasnt for me doing all the leg work I would not be having the surgery on Monday. Today I've been a ball of nerves. Was suppose to go to my job Xmas party. I changed my mind. I decided to stay home with my family and watch some movies. Being with my family is more fulfilling then talking shop with coworkers. Especially if I cant get my drink on. LOL. I'm on the count down... 12/24/05 Hey I'm back better than ever! I had my surgery on 12/12/05 Whew! It was a doozey. Let me start from the beginning. My appointment time was 6:10am. I arrived early. I live about an hour and half away. And my hubby had some business things to do that morning. So I told him to drop me off at the hospital and take care of whatever he had to do. Then come back to the hospital later. I was trying to be a big girl. I did want him there holding my hands and saying he love me. But I am use to being not at the top of his priorities. So they called me to change into this big gown. Hey I'm a big girl but whew. After I changed I was led into the holding room for all patients that is getting ready for surgery in the morning. They hook me up to IV, took blood and did vitals. Soon enough I was being wheeled into a surgery room. Taken from gurney onto surgery table. That looked like it couldn't hold me. I was strap down. Then I was given some of the good juice. And it was off to la la land. Boy oh boy! When I came through I was dazed and in some incredible, and severe pain. I knew from other journals that the pain was no joke. But it is nothing like going through it yourself. I was told to push the morphine pump to help with the pain. I did not experience nausea or dry hives like some. Some time later that night I was woken up to start my walking. I could barely stand let alone walk. It took some time to get me onto my feet. After a few tries I was standing. Now I had to tell the brain push the pain aside and move my legs at least a lil bit. I did about ten feet and had to turn around and lay down. Not soon after hear they came again. I did better the second time. And it got better and better through the night. I was told to walk as much as possible. Because the blood needed to be circulated so it would not form blood clots. That was fuel for me to get my butt up and push myself to walk. Oh I forgot. When lying in the bed they put leg massager on your legs to help with circulation in the legs. Well, the next day I did not want the morphine because it made me groggy in the head. But I soon found out that I needed it at least for a while longer. I felt most of my pain on my left side. I was told that most of the surgery is done on the left side. At first I requested a pillow to hold to my stomach. It helped when I had to stand out of the bed. I was told before that the hospital gives teddy bears. I had to ask for the teddy bear. One of the attendants found me and my roomy one. That morning I had a thirst that was out of this world. I beg and pleaded with the nurses to let me have at least one itsy ice cube. And of course they didn't give it. I had to go take that leak test first. Later on I had the leak test done. I had to drink this yucky yuck stuff. Now that stuff did make me gag. I passed the leak test with flying colors. I was bought my breakfast tray that consisted of clear liquids. I did not have hunger. But I was thirsty. So I started with a lil water. Then had so broth. It wasn't too much to talk about. My second tray was still all liquids but had a protein drink. It took me all day to drink it. And not because it wasn't the best tasting. The pouch was very sensitive. Had to take everything slow and easy. Well, the third day was much easier. My IV was taken out and I was put on percocet pain meds. I tolerated that better than the morphine. I was still in pain but I was able to get around better. So later that day I was given a pureed meal and I tolerated that so I was discharged to leave to go home. Note I was seen by Dr. Holover on the second day. He did say everything looked good. So my stay at the hospital was good. Now I had my first week check up. My drains were removed. And that is a whole other story. I don't want to scare anyone. But anyway I lost 18lbs. my first week. Whoopee! Whoopee! Go Brina. . DATE- 12/22/05 WEIGHT= 285 LBS TOTAL LOST= 18 LBS BMI= DATE- 01/26/06 WEIGHT= 262.5 LBS TOTAL LOST= 40.5 LBS BMI= DATE- 02/23/06 WEIGHT= 251 LBS TOTAL LOST= 46 LBS BMI= DATE- 03/30/06 WEIGHT= 236.5 LBS TOTAL LOST= 66 LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI= DATE- 10/20/06 WEIGHT= 187 LBS TOTAL LOST= 116 LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI= DATE- WEIGHT= LBS TOTAL LOST= LBS BMI=  1/03/06 Wow made through another year. Some of my goals have been met. All thanks to the my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I'm doing alright so far. Need to take in more protein. And also get in more water. Today I'm going to start a lil weight training. At least my arms and shoulders. I still have to get the clearance from my doctor. I will be seeing him later this month. I have to make sure I dont eat too much at a sitting. Or I will be in the bathroom retching. 2/4/06 On 1/26/06 I had my six weeks appt with my doctor. Guess what I loss 40.5 lbs. Yippee! I'm dancing in circles. This tool really works. I have loss inches all over. My hubby is giving me compliments and such. At work my coworkers keep telling me I'm losing weight. Some know I had the surgery. Well maybe all by now. I am not keeping anything a secret now. If people have questions I answer to the best of my ability. Some reason I feel better about being honest about my surgery. I do get some negativity. But all that matters is my reasons why I had the surgery. So all the negativity is pushed behind me. Every day is not roses. There is days my pouchy is upset with me. I keep forgetting that I cant eat as fast or too much at one time. But it let me know real quick. I'm still learning. I havent exercise much. Everyday I wake up with the intention but usually I dont do it. This past week I joined Golds Gym. I'm hoping this help with the motivation. I was thinking about not buying a scale for the house. That way I dont drive myself crazy about how much am I losing. I just have to wait until my doctor visit later this month. 02/23/06 Today I was feeling down and out. I had my doctor visit and I only loss 6 lbs this month. I was for sure I had loss at least 20 lbs. Well the down and out feeling didnt last long. I knew why I did not loss much this month. I didnt exercise. So as of today I'm going to join a gym that is by my house. Even though I own a treadmill I need to get out. So to help get me motivated I'm joining a gym. Wait until next weigh in I will definitely lose more. Oh and as for my eating it's ok. Some things I can eat and some I cant. 03/30/06 Had my appt with Donna today. It went well I lost another 15 lbs. I had a smile from ear to ear. The working out is paying off. It is not enough for me to just eat a little. I have to work out. I dont have any sagging skin except on my tummy. And that is not from having surgery. That is from my c-sec with my first born. Definitely I will be having a tummy tuck. Anyway I referred a friend of mine. She met with Dr. Garber and she is sure she will go through with surgery. But she wants to wait until after the summer. 05/11/06 Today is my marriage anniversary. I've been married for 12 yrs. Wow the time does fly by. Also today I had my 5 months checkup. Drum roll I am 220. It feels good. My hubby told me he sees the weight loss. I was smiling from ear to ear. He should see the weight loss I loss over 80 lbs. Ok. Now here is my issue I'm having. I have a lil pain in the abdominal area where they did the surgery. I am schedule to have an endoscopy on 5/31. The doctor (Donna) said I could have an ulcer. So I do need this test done. I am hoping that is not the case. 5/29/06 Emergency hernia repair on 5/18. I was in severe pain. Today I am much better. I learn my lesson. No heavy lifting for a long time. It takes time for the stomach muscles to heals. 6/12/06 Whew! What a grand ole time I'm having. It seems I've have recovered from the surgery. I am starting to exercise again. I am not doing any core exercise just yet. I got to get the docs approval first. In july I am having an edoscopy. Just to make sure everything is ok. My current weight is 209 or around that number. It flucuate up and down. I just cant wait to get below 200. And say good bye to it forever. 08/31/06 Time does fly by. As of today I weigh about 193. I'm happy about the weight loss. It get tough sometimes sticking to the regimen. But if I want to acheive my goals I have to keep on track. 09/04/06 WOW MOMENT! My daughter told me that I look like I'm 20 yrs old. We went to the labor day parade in NYC. I was dress in a juniors tee top and some jeans. That comment made my day. 10/25/06 I know I haven't kept up with my journal. It's that life is so busy. I'm a working full time wife and mother. With three kids when do we get the free time? So as of today I havent lost much weight for about two months. People please know when you get smaller it takes more effort to loose weight. So dont think it get easier. It don't. And you the appetite returns full force. So as for me I got to stick to the weight lost principles. I still want to loose another 25 lbs. I'm going to make an appointment with my nuitritionist. I got to come up with a plan for me to lose these last few pounds. Well I'm happy so far with this weight lost. This past weekend I took some photos. I didn't realize that I was a pretty lady. My self esteem is soaring.
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