S. Petereit
6 months out -107 since surgery /-125 since I started my journe
May 13, 2008
6 Months out!
I am so grateful everything has gone so great! I went in for my 6 month check-up, all my labs were great except of course my protein was slightly low, I say of course because I don't like that meat makes me feel soooo full.
Anyhow I feel great! we are planning our trip to Disney in June as soon as school lets out for my boys, and this time I can honestly say I am actually excited about it not dreading it. It's amazing how much you want to live your life and how you look foward to new adventures,when you feel confident about yourself.
I had a friend ask me a question- What has changed in your life?
That lead me to think hard because it seems like the 6 months have just flown by. In general I just feel much more alive and I don't have that dreadful fear of a heartattack, because I was so overweight and any symptom I had I blamed towards my obesity.
@ 190 I'm 125 lbs. lighter then I was a year ago thats so amazing and 6 months out I know I did it for the right reasons MY HEALTH / MY FAMILY to be around for them. I'm gratful everyday for this second chance at life*
I am so grateful everything has gone so great! I went in for my 6 month check-up, all my labs were great except of course my protein was slightly low, I say of course because I don't like that meat makes me feel soooo full.
Anyhow I feel great! we are planning our trip to Disney in June as soon as school lets out for my boys, and this time I can honestly say I am actually excited about it not dreading it. It's amazing how much you want to live your life and how you look foward to new adventures,when you feel confident about yourself.
I had a friend ask me a question- What has changed in your life?
That lead me to think hard because it seems like the 6 months have just flown by. In general I just feel much more alive and I don't have that dreadful fear of a heartattack, because I was so overweight and any symptom I had I blamed towards my obesity.
@ 190 I'm 125 lbs. lighter then I was a year ago thats so amazing and 6 months out I know I did it for the right reasons MY HEALTH / MY FAMILY to be around for them. I'm gratful everyday for this second chance at life*
So I don't post as often as I should!
Apr 10, 2008
April 10,2008
Will, I"m 5 months out and minus 90lbs. I'm not complaining one bit! everything has gone extremley smooth except with a couple of dumping episodes that I was suprise about, because I did not eat anything that I thought would cause me to dump- Anyhow. I am so proud to say that on spring break I rode my first roller coaster for the first time in a long time,I can't even remember how long it had been. I- so suprised my sons when I told them I was rideing one ,they said we thought you didn't like them I replied no I just couldn't fit before. needless to say I had a blast! Life is better, just because I'm starting to feel better about myself-watching the sizes change are also fun from a 26-28 to 16/18 It amazes me! I have been working out this week 4 days so far but norm is about 3Xs a week -I feel healthier. Drinking and eating and taking vitamins are still a challenge, It truly is a job getting it all in. The loosing hair is the part I hate the most! but if thats it, I'm still so grateful for this second chance
Well, bye for now !
Soon I'll post some pics
Susan
Will, I"m 5 months out and minus 90lbs. I'm not complaining one bit! everything has gone extremley smooth except with a couple of dumping episodes that I was suprise about, because I did not eat anything that I thought would cause me to dump- Anyhow. I am so proud to say that on spring break I rode my first roller coaster for the first time in a long time,I can't even remember how long it had been. I- so suprised my sons when I told them I was rideing one ,they said we thought you didn't like them I replied no I just couldn't fit before. needless to say I had a blast! Life is better, just because I'm starting to feel better about myself-watching the sizes change are also fun from a 26-28 to 16/18 It amazes me! I have been working out this week 4 days so far but norm is about 3Xs a week -I feel healthier. Drinking and eating and taking vitamins are still a challenge, It truly is a job getting it all in. The loosing hair is the part I hate the most! but if thats it, I'm still so grateful for this second chance
Well, bye for now !
Soon I'll post some pics
Susan
Catching up
Jan 10, 2008
Well, todays the Jan. 10-08 I am exactley 8 weeks out and feeling wonerful! I've dropped 45lbs. since surgery, seems a little slow to me, but I'll take it. It's a wonderful feeling watching the scale go to the left and not to the right.
I am excited, we're going to Disney World this summer in June and I cannot wait! to be able to ride rides and fit-
3 families are going, My husband and two sons, My two brothers and their families 12 of us.This is the first time in a long time that I'm actually looking foward to a vacation. As of today I do not regret the decession I have made and am ever so grateful to God for a literal second chance.
Susan
I am excited, we're going to Disney World this summer in June and I cannot wait! to be able to ride rides and fit-
3 families are going, My husband and two sons, My two brothers and their families 12 of us.This is the first time in a long time that I'm actually looking foward to a vacation. As of today I do not regret the decession I have made and am ever so grateful to God for a literal second chance.
Susan
Home from the hospital
Nov 10, 2007
Well I'm back everything was just as I prayed for uneventful.This will definitley one birthday I'll never forget. It all almost seems like a dream. I had my sugery on Thurs.was home on Sat. I was enjoying the morphin while I was there, so needless to say I've been very sleepy and have slept on and offsince I came home no more pain meds. Now I just move around.
I have an awesome husband and family, my sisters and parents and brother and my lovable neice and nephew all came in from Houston.
Thank you for all the will wishes and prayers that were sent my way it really meant bunches!
So here I sit ready to begin my new life
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I have an awesome husband and family, my sisters and parents and brother and my lovable neice and nephew all came in from Houston.
Thank you for all the will wishes and prayers that were sent my way it really meant bunches!
So here I sit ready to begin my new life
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pre-op appts.
Nov 02, 2007
Well it's getting very very close, I'm pretty excited, and finishing up the last bit of appts. today was anesthesia apt, and Monday is the last bit of the blood work. I started my no/low carb diet this week of all days Weds., and this coming weds, I get to take my cleansing tonic haha!. I've never had any type of sugery before, so I was not so sure what to expect ,but anesthsia explained quiet a bit.wheh!
Houston visit
Oct 28, 2007
Spent the weekend in Houston my sweet little nephews birthday he's the sweetest! Also my oldest nephew got engaged this weekend how exciting! spent time with all my family and everyone seems so positive and excited for me, which makes me feel good about my choice.
10 days to go- not nervous yet pre-ops are this week on the 31st.Still extremley excited.Making arrqangments for the children P/U's and so forth from school.
Funny thing is now I actually can see myself dressed up for my nephews wedding and not stressing about it. I will look foward to it not dreading it bcause now there's HOPE!
10 days to go- not nervous yet pre-ops are this week on the 31st.Still extremley excited.Making arrqangments for the children P/U's and so forth from school.
Funny thing is now I actually can see myself dressed up for my nephews wedding and not stressing about it. I will look foward to it not dreading it bcause now there's HOPE!
A woman in waiting.
Oct 17, 2007
Todays the 17th and this morning I went through all my winter clothes and got reid of quiet a bit,hoping that I will not need a size 24in Dec. and pulling out all the stuff I'd like to get back into. I'm still very excited and trying to stay very busy so that time goes fast, I'm looking foward to a new me, just feeling better, looking better w/more energy. We have a summer vacation trip to Diseny World this summer and oh I cannot wait to ride rides and being able to walk walk walk without being out of breathe. later, gotta get to the gym.
I have a date
Oct 12, 2007
Yepiee! 
Nov.8th, a day before my birthday is the big day! I'm excited and relieved that there is an actual date! I have my pre-ops Oct.31-my sister and husband will be there for me and my best friends will be careing for my son's any suggestions or advice please feel free!
Nov.8th, a day before my birthday is the big day! I'm excited and relieved that there is an actual date! I have my pre-ops Oct.31-my sister and husband will be there for me and my best friends will be careing for my son's any suggestions or advice please feel free!Newby
Sep 30, 2007
Hi! I'm Susan- a 42 yr.old mom of two wonderful boys 8 & 12, and I have an equally wonderful husband of 23 years. These are the people that make me want to live a healthy and long life.
The reason I have choosen this path, I have tried for so many years to loose weight on my own and have, only to regain it.
So, needless to say I am super excited about WLS.
I am on a waiting list for the mlitary facility here in San Antonio-hoping to hear from them soon. Meanwhile trying to the best of my ability to get ready for sugery,off diet drinks and caffine,rejoined a gym working out three times a week and reading up on high protien products,seeing a therapist I obviously have issues with food. Any info or comments are welcomed!
About Me
San Antonio, TX
Location
22.7
BMI
Surgery
11/08/2007
Surgery Date
Sep 30, 2007
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