Lori Vandiver
My name is Lori I'm a 30 year old mother of 5! I have 1 boy my oldest who is almost 9 and 4 girls ages 6, almost 5, 3, and 18 mths. I've been looking into WLS for about 2 years and after the birth of my youngest got serious about it. After about 3 mths of seeing docs about sleep apnea and disc issues I contacted my PCM about WLS. I was approved for my consult in about 3 days and then saw Dr. Nye, he's a very nice man and I've been reading about him for a long time so I felt like I knoew him when I went in there. He asked when I'd like to have this done and I said next month cause my kids are out of school. He said ok, and he submitted the paperwork to Tricare and in 4 days had approval for surgery. Things have happened pretty fast and I'm reeady for the change. My husband and I have been married for 11 yrs and he's supportive but has been nervous about me leaving when I lose the weight. I could never leave he is my best friend and he has ALWAYS supported me and he's been here while I was FAT. Why would you EVER leave someone that has been with you when your at your worst..lol I'm praying everyday that everything goes well, and I'll be on the losing side soon WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
5/28/05 Well, I was approved for surgery and have a surgery date of June 14th. Wow thats only 2 weeks away. I'm really very excited but there is a overwhelming fear of something going wrong. I know that my God is with me and I'll be comming home to my babies. Jay will be 9 on the 3rd, and Amber will be 5 on the 22nd. I have 2 birthdays in June plus this surgery. WOW!! We have decided that the saterday before we will have a party for both of them, cause the chances are I"m not gonna feel like a party 8 days post op and there is no way in telling if I'm even gonna be out of the hosital. On the bright side I can't wait to be on the losing side. I've been trapped in this FAT body for to long and I'm ready for the real me to be what is seen.
5/30/05 Today was a rough day for me. I've been trying to make sure the house is ready for me not being here to take care of everything. I also went ahead and wrote my darling babies letters just in case. WOW that was so hard. I know in my heart of hearts everything will be ok, but I just want to make sure I'm prepared. I'm so ready for the 14th to get here. I'm ready for a new me and my kids are ready too. I explained the best I could to my 6 year old today what was happening and she said OH MOMMY I WANT YOU TO RUN WITH ME!!!! I thought to myself when I saw how happy she was, that this is without a doubt the right thing to do. I'm ready to run with her too. I Love these babies so much that I would do anything for them. The GREAT part about this is that its for ME too. After 10 years of having babies. I'm FINALLY doing something that will benefit myself. I'm really proud of myself for doing this!!!!!!!!!!
5/31/05 I had pre op testing today. everything went well, but I was out there for almost 3 hours. Everyone was very nice and eased my fears as much as they could. There were alot of woman there that have already had WLS and they are doing very well. I'm trying like mad to get off the cigaretts, but I'm still struggling. I'm having between 4-6 a day. Which is not bad, but still scares me as I've never had surgery as a smoker. I was able to quit everytime I was pregnant so I don't know why its so difficult now. So weird. I'm ready for the 14th to get here. It seems as though its dragging now. I have my pre op class on the 6th and my pre op with Dr. Nye on the 9th. I'm ready for everything to be done so I can stop worrying and start losing!!!!
6/4/05 Yesterday was my son's 9th birthday.Where has the time gone. When he was born he weighed 5 lbs 15 oz and know he's almost 5 ft tall and 75lbs. He's gotten so big and I'm just so proud of the young man he's turning out to be. I feel like I've done something right. He drives me nuts sometimes but he's a GREAT kid and Love him more than I can ever say!!!
Well, I've got 10 days till my surgery and the fear is letting up and excitement is setting in, don't get me wrong I'm still nervous but I'm ready to do this. I can't wait to outrun these babies of mine..lol I can't wait to sit in a booth at a restaurant and actually fit, I can't wait to walk into a room and NOT be the largest person there, I can't wait to shop for regular clothes and get 5.00 stuff off the clearence rack!! I'm ready for a new life!!!!!!!!!!!ALL I ask is that God watch over me and keep me safe, bring me home to raise my babies!!! I just hope and pray these babies know how much I Love them, they are my world, they are the reason for my excistance!!
6/7/05 Well, I went to my pre op class yesterday it was really very informative, plus I met 2 very wonderful people that are going through the same thoughts and worries with having the surgery, it was GREAT to meet them FINALLY..lol well, anyway I've actually been thinking alot about what I'm gonna look like once I start losing weight. I've NEVER been anywhere close to thin so I can't even imagine what I'm gonna look like. I'm actually GLAD that I'm FINALLY thinking about life after the surgery instead of being so scared of dying. I've only got 7 days until I'm on the losing side and i honestly CAN NOT WEIGHT..lol Well, gotta run for now I'll update the day before and then post op...OH BTW I've been smoke FREE for 5 days!!! woo hoo I did it!!!!!!!!!!!
6/9/05 Had my pre op with Dr. Nye today and all went really well, we had a pretty good wait in his office but we got back there and evrything was gone over. I felt like I'd been hearing everything for like the thousandth time, but thats ok, at least I know what is going to happen and I'm not going into this blind sided. Dr. nye showed us where the incision would be and I was really surprised how small it is 3- 4 inches. I was amazed, but he has been doing this for so long and I just feel so comfortable with him. He said I'll see ya tuesday before surgery and shook my hand and then my hubby says "hey would you find me being in the room while your doing this" he laughed and said you know I wouldn't but the law won't let me..lol Anyway I'm on my way and I'm REALLY ready for Tuesday to get here. I can't wait to say I'm FINALLY on the losing side.
6/12/05 Well, today I started my aspirin, and I'm having my "last supper" today I'm having steak, baked potato, and shrimp...MMMMMMMMM I need to pack my bag, but I'm waiting for Jerry to get back from the store!! Last minute things you know how it is..lol Well, tomorrow is my liquid diet and then its LOSER TIME....LOL I can't wait. I'll update again tomorrow...woohoo
6/13/05 My Word can you believe my surgery is tomorrow....WOW I've got such an upset stomach today.I'm so scared, but I'm more scared of living like this!!!! I'm on my liquid diet today, and honestly its not THAT bad!!! Well, After tomorrow I'll be on the losing side. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 and surgery starts at 7:30... WOW I can't believe its happening!!!! I want to THANK EVERYONE who has read, replied, and responded to any of my posts. I truely appreciate it. I want to let my husband Jerry, know how much I do Love him and RESPECT him for everything he has gone through with me. My 5 babies Jay, Lacey, Amber, Shelby and Alexa... You ALL are my WORLD and I LOVE every MINUTE of being your mommy. I can't wait to do more with you. I want to run, and Play with you all and soon I'll be able to do that. Without you all I would NOT exsist!!! You ALL are my reason for LIVING!!!! I Love You ALL!!!!!! When I post Again I'll be on the LOSING SIDE!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO
6/18/05 Well, I got home on the 16th and was feeling pretty good yesterday was horrible with ALOT of nausea and dry heaving!! It was brutal. I'm feeling better today but I'm really tired and not feeling like moving around at ALL!!! I've been forcing myself to get up, but I honestly want to just sleep. I see Dr. Nye on Monday I have a touch on pneumonia and a mild UTI, I was put on Antiboitics for that so hopefully all will be better soon. I'm ready Monday to get here so I can get some of the stuff off me. I've still got my ON-Q catheder and my JP Drain. ALL in ALL its not to terribly bad, but it is bad. I haven't really had pain medicine since last night, just uncomfortable. Will update again Monday... this is NO cake walk!!!!!!
6/19/05 OMG I fell horrible, when will it get better??? I see Dr. Nye tomorrow and I hope he can shed some light on why I'm still hurting so!!! I'll update tomorrow after seeing Dr. Nye hopefully the pneumonia is gone!!!!
6/22/05 Today is my sweet Amber's 5th birthday!!! She is sooo happy today she has gone around singing all day "I'm the birthday girl" she's so funny. Well, I'm FINALLY feeling better, HATE this BINDER WITH A PASSION!!!! but all in all I'm doing ok, soreness is getting better but is still there. I'm actually wanting to eat now, which is a lil scary. I keep thinking what if I stretch my pouch, what if I don't lose weight from eating to much, so I'm constantly watching that. THE PNEUMONIA IS GONE!!!!!!! I'm soo glad of that!! Everything seems to be working out. OH BTW I've already lost 13lbs... I thought that was pretty cool in only 6 days. I go back to Dr. Nye tomorrow and can't wait to see if I've lost anymore!!!! Until tommorrow.......
6/25/05 Well, I'm down another 2 lbs according to my scale. I guess I shouldn't be upset but I have to admit I'm a lil disappointed its not comming off faster. I got bad news on the 23rd my dad had a heart attack and he's going to have have bypass surgery, so we left Pensacola to go to Falling Waters Wv. I was a lil worried about the drive just comming out of surgery myself, but its my dad and I'd do ANYTHING for him. He has his surgery tomorrow and I'm scared to death, but I know God will look out fo him just like he did me!!! Of course heart bypass is ALOT more invasive than gastric bypass but I'm trying to stay positive. Please, pray that ALL goes well. I can't believe this happening to my dad, dads aren't supposed to get sick!!! I'll update again tomorrow.
6/29/05 DAD DID AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of him. He was already up walking this morning. He's such a strong, brave man. He's doing better than I did after gastric bypass. Of course I am a BIG baby!!! Anyway I'm hoping to take the kids to see him tomorrow, and then we have to leave. I HATE LEAVING.. I feel like I should be here to help, but I have to go home so I can have my follow up with DR. Nye I missed my appointment this week. Anyway, I"m so glad everything when smoothly, they did have to do 4 bypasses but he's gonna be good as new when he recovers... As for me I think I've put on 2 lbs which is shocking to me but my monthly is due so who knows. Well, until I see Dr. Nye this is good bye....
7/3/05 Well, I thought I'd gained 2lbs but it looks like I've got a total loss so far of just under 25lbs, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to go back to Dr. Nye to make sure that number is right!!! I'm FINALLY home and all is well, with dad, he's home too and I'm calling ALOT to check on him and just to let him know I'm thinking of him. WE told each other that we Loved each other for the first time in 11 years on Friday... that was WAY over due. Well, until I see Dr. Nye this is good bye...
7/13/05 Well, I had my 1 moth check up today and all is going well. I finally found out by bypass length and pouch size!! I have a 25 cc pouch and 135 bypass length. I was wondering why I can't take in a whole ounce..lol anyway, I"ve been a lil uncomfortable the past week I have whats called a suture absess, its VERY painful, but I'm told VERY normal!! SO I'll wait it out until it gets better, don't have much of a choice anyway..lol We did do VERY well with the hurricane we got back on Tuesday and we are soo blessed, that once again we made it through without losing ANYTHING!!! Well, I'm happy to report I'm down 25lbs in a month. Not TOO shabby. I could've NEVER lost 25lbs in a month before this surgery!! I got my first B-12 shot, didn't feel a thing, and I'm to strat taking 2 childrens vitamins a day and continue the prevacid one more month. I don't see Dr. Nye again until August!!! I'm VERY PLEASED with EVERYTHING. I'm feeling a lil run down but other than that I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!! Until next update BYE YALL!!!!
7/23/05 All is going well, I have a few foods that I can't eat, but other than bread, broccoli, watermelon and hard cheese. I don't have much of a problem. I weighed myself the other day and that scale said 225, I hate doing that cause its Not my docs scale but it gives me an idea as to how much I'm losing. I had a flu bug last week that had me a lil worried thinking I'd ate something that didn't agree with me and I was flippin cause I couldn't figure out what it was, but it just lasted to long!! So it had to be a flu!! Anyway I'm feeling better, but now I'm noticing my hair is starting to fall out!! I need to look into some vitamins for hair growth! I know my husband will just LOVE me BALD...lol All is good so I can't complain just waiting for August 10th to get here so I can see how much I'm down!! Its so exciting watching the scale go down instead of Up all the time!! I'm so Glad I made the decision to do this!! I Would ABSOLUTLY do it AGAIN!! Till next time BYE YALL!!!
8/10/05 I was VERY upset to see I'd only lost 8 lbs since my lasy visit to see Dr. Nye!! He said its Fine and that I'm doing GOOD but I want to be doing GREAT!!! Well, I'm under 250 so I should be happy there I haven't been there since the birth of Alexa she's almost 2 so I guess KEEP working on it and it'll get better!! I really need to stop stressing and just do what I've been doing and be HAPPY!!!!
8/16/05 Well, I CUT MY HAIR!!! I had hair down to my butt, its up a lil past my shoulders now. I needed to do this!! I NEED a change to make myself feel better. I also dyed my hair, it went from light brown, to a light auburn, I think it looks good and my hunny likes it too, although the length he has to get used too!! Well, I am feeling better so its what I needed to boost my spirits..lol Until next time bye yall!!!!!!!! :)
9/5/05 Well, things have been VERY good!!! I can't complain I'm now down 52lbs and I CAN'T Believe it!!! I'm still over 200, 210 to be exact!! I honestly will cry when I see 199 I can't even remember being under 200 so I WILL be SOO happy, and I don't have far to go, I have been feeling GREAT!!! The only thing I'm bummed about is Jerry has to leave to TAD to chicago for 3 months I'm not happy about that!! I'll be ok, it'll be hard with the kids!! Jay is having a HARD time with him leaving, he cried today about it, but he thought that his daddy was going to Iraq, he told me he was afraid his daddy was going to die!!! I was broken hearted that this child feared for his father, and he is going NOWHERE near a danger zone!!! He was told he was going to Chicago but I guess he thought that was a part of Iraq!!! We did get that straightened out!!! He's doing better now THANK GOD!!!!!! Please pray for EVERY ONE of our service men and woman and there family's!! There are kids that are affected by there mother/father being gone!!! I'll update again on the 7th, my 3 month check up!!! Bye Yall
9/9/08 Well, I had my apointment with Dr. Nye on the 7th, everything is going very well! I lost 15lbs so far this month and I'm down a total of 55lbs!! I can't believe that I've lost 55lbs. I'm so PROUD of myself, after being so discouraged last month only losing 8lbs. I now know that I can and will lose the weight!!! It may be a lil slower than everyone else, but thats ok. I'll do it on my own time and hopefully won't need as much plastic surgery as those that lose it real fast!!! I'm waiting patiently for 199 though!!! I honestly CAN NOT remember being under 200 lbs. I think I was in the 7th or 8th grade so this will be a VERY important milestone for me!! Jerry is leaving soon for 3 mths and he's been bummed about not being here when I get to 199!!! I told him not to worry that I will call as soon as I see it on the scale. I've only been weighing once a week so I don't obsess to much and I measure every 2 weeks, so far I'm down 55lbs 10 in in my bust 15 in in my waist and only 8 in in my hips, but keep in mind I've had 5 babies in this body so mu hips have been stretched to the limit...LOL THe most important thing is how I feel!!!! I already feel so ENERGETIC!!! Honestly if I didn't lose another pound this surgery is worth it just with the benefit of being able to take care of my kids, house, husband and still have energy to excersise..lol so ALL in ALL I WOULD DO THIS AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so thankful to Dr. Nye God has truely blessed him with a powerful gift!!!!! He is my angel here on earth!!!! I could NEVER give back what he's given to me!! What do you say or do for someone that has litterally saved your life!! Not only has he given me my life back he's given my kids a MOM and my husband a WIFE!!!!!! I have to run Kids are ready for naps and very whiney!!! Hopefully I'll be updating real soon that I'm in ONDERLAND!!!!!!!!!! Bye yall
10/2/05 WELL, GUESS WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in ONE-DERLAND WOO HOOOO I can't believe it!!!!!!! I'm so THRILLED!!! I've waited a long time to see that on the scale!!! This surgery has been such a blessing!!!!!! Not only for my physical health but my mental health as well!! I was so depressed all the time cause I didn't have energy for anything!!! Now I DO!!! Its amazing!!!!!!!! This is such an amazing feeling!!!! I still can't believe it happened. Jerry left for Chicago 2 weeks ago Monday and its been pretty lonely here without him. Of course you may ask how can you be lonley with 5 kids!! Well, its possible!! I get lonely for HIS company!!! I miss our talks and his hugs and kisses and MOSTLY his support!!! He's my biggest fan!!! He's ALWAYS on my side!!! He's my best friend and I Miss him when he's not with me!!!! Well, until next time bye yall
10/15/05 Not alot going on. getting discouraged beacuse the scale isen't moving!! I've been 194 since the 2nd. I know I need to relax and take it as it comes but MAN I'm tired of being so FAT!!! I guess I really shouldn't complain things could be worse. I could be gaining. I just don't see what I have lost. When I see pics of myself or I look in the mirror I STILL see 264!! I dont see 194, and I guess thats why I'm still pushing the weight loss. I remember saying if I cold only get down to 200 I'd be happy, well, I"m below that and I'm NOT happy. I guess the more you have the more you want!!! I NEED to get happy and STAY that way!!! Maybe I NEED some happy drugs..LOL I guess I shouldn't laugh maybe they wouldn't hurt!!! I get so discouraged, but usually my hubby is here to pick my spirits up and help me feel better about myself. GOD I Miss HIM!!!! I can't wait till Thanksgiving just so I can give him a BIG OL SMOOCH!!!! I miss My MAN!!!! Well, speaking of which I should call him this morning to see how he's doing!!! Bye Yall!!!
11/15/05 Yesterday was 5 MONTHS and I can't believe that the time has flown by!!! I'm doing good, but still get down occasionally thinking I'm not losing the way I should!!! I feel real good today I got into a SIZE 16!!!! I can't believe I'm sitting here in a size 16 and THEY FIT!!!!!!!!! There not to tight either. They FIT PERFECT!!!! This is ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I can ONLY imagine how getting into a size 12 is gonna feel!!!!!!! I'll let ya know..lol I KNOW I'M GONNA GET THERE I just have to be STRONG and COMMITED and I am!!! 200% COMMITED!!!!!!!!!!! Until next time bye YALL!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO this is ONE WILD RIDE AND I'M LOVEING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11/19/05 Well, things are going really good and the only thing I can think to COMPLAIN about is my hair falling out!!!!!!! My hair LOOKS AWEFUL!!!! It doesn't matter if I just washed it, it looks dirty and grimey!!!! I'm gonna up my protein and I'm gonna go to GNC and get the hair, skin, and nails vitamins hopefully it'll help!! Its so funny cause my hair has ALWAYS looked good and now it just looks BLAH!!! I know it won't last forever and it'll grow back!! I just don't like looking like I don't wash it..LOL THings are going good with the kids, they are such an inspiration to me!! The girls tell me ALL the time now how pretty I am, and to be honest I LOVE HEARING THAT, especially from them!!! Jay is doing better too, he's had a difficult time adjusting to Jerry being gone, but it is getting better and he's dealing with it the best way he knows!! I know it is not easy for him being the only guy in the house with ALL these girls, so I do feel bad for him!! He's also ADHD/bipolar so his emotions get the best of him and he's VERY self conscience!! Lacey is just growing up to be a beautiful girl, she's sweet, but blunt, and so caring about the things around her!!! Amber is my sensitive one, she's so easily upset!!! She came inside a couple minutes ago upset cause she couldn't keep warm on the merry go round..lol Shelby is just rotten anymore..lol she likes doing things HER way and ONLY her way!!! I guess after having the others bossing her around she figures nows my time to things the way I want to them!!! Its been a lil bit of a power struggle lately, but she's so sweet and will come up to me and give me a BIG OL smooch and say I LUV YA MAMMA!!! It just doesn't get much better than that!!!! :) Alexa, is still VERY outgoing and doesn't settle down till its time for bed!!! She's talking more and more EVERYDAY, its amazing to watch these kids grow into these lil people!! I'm so terribly blessed to have each one of them!!!! After all I wasen't supposed to have ANY babies so to have 5... WOW Did I Prove those docs WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! But they are a blessing and I wouldn't change ANYTHING about my life right now... Life is GOOD and the weight loss is comming along, just waiting patiently now for my hair to grow back..LOL Till Next time BYE YALL!!!!!!!!!!
11/25/05 I had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving, even though Jerry wasen't home. We went to my sister's house and had dinner!! It was her first away from home and I'm glad I could share it with her!!! I took my measurements today and they are still going down, but slowly!! I workout at least 5 days a week for at least 45 min so I'm hoping thats enough to keep the weight comming off!!! I'm 178 as of this morning and I'm down a total of 41 in, thats NOT to shabby!!!! I'm still in a size 16, but they are getting kinda baggy. I think I have another couple weeks in them at least!!! I know I'm not done losing, I just think its happening a lil slower for me than most!! Maybe because of the PCOS, could be because I've been FAT ALL of my life.. who knows really, ALL I know is!!! I WILL BEAT OBESITY and I will be thin and healthy for the REST of my LIFE.. this is a PROMISE I've made with GOD and Myself!!! I will not EVER go back to OVER 200lbs AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now all I have to do is get on a regular eating schedule!! I'm still eating 6 times a day, and I really think I NEED to be eating LESS than that!! I'm only averaging about 700 cals a day I get in between 60-70 oz of water and Protein well, that varies on the day, I Know I'm still not getting that in!!! I average about 50 grams a day!!!!!! Over ALL I"m happy with whats going on,and I'm just ready to see 150!!! I still don't see 135, but we will have to wait and see..LOL Anyway I'll update again on or around the 1st!!! bye YALL!!!!!!
12/13/05 Well, guys tomorrow is my 6 mth anniversary!!!! I'm down about 89lbs and about 40inches!!! Im overall Please with what has been happening!!! I can't believe that its been 6 mths!!! Time sure does fly when your having fun!!! I'm in a size 16 still and I'm still right around 175!!! I'm waiting patiently for 150, but honestly its taking a LONG time to get there..lol I know patience is a virtue and eventually I'll learn it, but for right now.. still NONE where weight loss is concerned..lol!! Well, Jerry FINALLY comes home on Saterday and I cant wait to see him, hold him kiss him, you know they whole NINE yards..lol I MISS MY MAN!!!!!! I tell ya though I'm worried to death about what he is gonna think when he sees me!! I was still over 200 lbs when he left!! I think I'm down 40lbs since he left so thats ALOT!! Man, I can't wait to see him!! I'm getting the kids all dressed up and I bought a skirt, for the first time without having to go to a funeral or something like that..lol aweful huh, but anyway I got a black skirt and a very pretty sweater to go with it to go to the airport to pick him up!! I can't wait I miss him so much!!! I know the kids miss him too!!! Jay has been having all kinds of problems since his father has been gone so I hope now that he is comming home things will look up for Jay!! He worries me with the way he behaves when Jerry is gone!! I hope and pray everyday that my baby gets better!!!! Bipolar is not a pretty thing, especially in a child when they have NO clue what is going on with themselves!!!! well, I've gotta go my man just called.. GOD I LOVE HIM. I'll update weight and all tomorrow!!!! BYE YALL
12/28/05 Oh WOW When they say weight loss slows at 6 mths they didn't lie.. I've only lost about 2-6 lbs depending on the day!! My weight has been bouncing around 168-172, Of course I HAVE to take some blame cause I've SLACKED off on the excersise. I haden't did any kind of excersise in like 2 weeks, I started again last night!! I can't slack off anymore!!! I want 150 worse than I ever wanted anything!!! I've also been snacking ALOT, so thats stopping too!! I guess since Jerry's gotten home I've just been trying to relax and enjoy him being here!!! I NEED to get back into the swing of things. I can't get lazy!!! I HAVE TO KEEP telling myself I WILL NOT EVER SEE 200 AGAIN!!! That was aweful. When I get to 164 I want to find a 100lb weight and carry it around. I want to know what I used to be walking around!!!!! This is MY GET YOU ASS BACK ON TRACK post!!!!! No MORE 200LBS walking around!! I will NOT except anything OVER 160!!!! EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!! This is my promise to MYSELF!!! Until next time BYE YALL!!!!!!!
1/10/06 Well, its a new year and Im hoping this one is better than last!! Of course I cant complain to much I did get a WONDERFUL GIFT!! I've lost 96lbs and I'm SOOO happy with myself!! I saw Dr. Nye on the 4th he said that I was doing a WONDERFUL job considering the bypass length I have!! I guess he didn't think I'd lose like this!! I have hit my first plateau!! I haven't lost any weight in about a month, which honestly is ok with me!! I'm in a size 14 and wearing xl shirts some larges, just all depends, anyway I'd like to lose another 20lbs or so and then I'd like to maintain from there!! My ideal weight according to the charts is 135, and I just honestly can't see me at 135!! I'll be happy at 150 and I'd LOVE to maintain there and stay there!! We will have to wait and see though!! Well, I'll update on the 14th which will be 7 mths out!! WOO HOO!!!! Talk to yall later
1/14/06 Well, today is 7 mths post op!!! GUESS WHAT!!!!!! I'm 100lbs DOWN AS OF THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW I'm so happy!!! I've been watiting about 4 weeks to get here!!! I'm so happy!! I'm gonna get my century card after I lose 5 more lbs I want a good pic!!! I can't believe 100lbs GONE!!!!!!!!!! WOOO HOOO!!! Well, gonna go celebrate by jumping around with these kiddos of mine..lol I'll update measurements later!!! Bye Yall
1/22/06 Well, I'm starting to get discouraged again. I ran into a lady today that had RNY 3 years ago and she said she has gained almost all her weight back. It was really upsetting she was telling me that I'd WANT a coke sooner or later. I have NO desire to drink any kind of soda AGAIN!! I want to make this surgery work for me!! I want to see 150 and hopefully 135!! I want to be walkin around in a size 8 jeans!! I want to LOOK and FEEL SEXY!! If my hair would stop falling out I think I'd feel alot better, but honestly it my own fault cause I still have trouble getting in my protein!! I'm FAITHFUL with my vitamins and I TRY to eat the way I'm supposed to although I still have alot of carb issues. I still have trouble with meat as well so I really get confused on what to eat, so I mainly eat, fresh fruit and veggies, cheese, yogurt, and beans! I have my protein bars as well, I've slacked off on the shakes I think its tooo cold right now for them so I'm sure this summer I'll pick them up again..lol Anyway I'm down to 161 now and feeling good. Still in a size 13/14, but I've come a LONG way so I need not complain!! Well hubby wants to watch a movie with me so I have to go I'll update more SOON Bye YALL!!!
2/1/06 Well, we are heading to Norfolk, VA to go house hunting in 10 days and I honestly can't wait!! I can't wait to see where I'm going to be living and I can't wait to see where the kids are gonna go to school!! I'm also interested to see if people's perseption of me is different now that I"m smaller!!! I really think I looked mean and just not friendly when I was bigger!! I'm still sitting between 161 and 164, depending on the time of day and whether or not I've had a good poop :) Which honestly the good poop hasen't happened in a while!! I guess I'll go eventually..lol Anyway, I can't wait for my mom and dad to see me!! We are gonna go see them when we are done in Norfolk, and I can't wait. Its been 6 mths just about since I saw them last and I know they are gonna flip when they see me!! We are gonna go see Jerry's family too so I'm excited to see the kids and Joe and Holly, his dad Well, I can do without him, but I have VERRRRY Bitter feelings toward him because of what went down with Jerry's mom!! Barb was a BEAUTIFUL, Classy woman and persoanlly I think she was to good for him!! But I guess that is another story ALL together!! Anyway, things are good just the normal stuff I've been struggling with, hair loss, carbs, meat and my self perception. I still don't see alot of the weight loss I look at myself and I still see FAT!!! I guess I'll see it in due time!! Well, gotta go get my kids so I'll update again on the 14th!! That'll be 8 mths.. WOW till then Bye YALL
2/20/2006 Well, all is well!! We went to Virginia and we found a house. I'm sooo excited!!! I'm gonna have a house..lol Its not mine, but MAN I wish it was its sooo beautiful!! Rent is gonna kill us, but I'm hoping to start a daycare out of the house so I can bring in some extra money and still be at home with the babies!! Jay, Lacey and Amber are excited cause they get to ride a bus..lol I think thats so cute!! I'm just ready for the move!! I HATE UNPACKING..lol Well, the weight loss is going good I can't complain!! I'm in a size 12, but they are a lil snug, Jerry and my sister said they fit perfectly so I guess its ok..lol We went and saw Jerry's grandother she was diagnosed with Lung cancer and clogged artieries in her heart, she's lost weight but she doesn't look all that bad!! She was glad to see us and we were just has glad to see her!! She haden't seen me since I've lost all the weight and she says to me "LOOK HOW LITTLE YOUR BUTT IS" LOL I about died laughing!! She hugged me as we were leaving and told me she loved me before and she loves me now.. that meant ALOT and I almost cried!!! My mom and dad looked real good, dad is doing GREAT!! My mom haden't seen me since September and when I walked through the door she started crying and said OMG you look 9 yrs old again..lol How GREAT was that??? LOL It was a good trip and I can't wait to see everyone again!! Well, I'm going for now.. BYE YALL!!
2/28/06 Well, we leave in 10 days for Virginia and I can't wait!!! I've gotten most everything done. I have to go pick up medical records from the Navy hospital but other than that I"m done with everything I need to do.. WOOO HOOO!!!! I know I need to find a job when I get there cause I'm scared that we won't make it on just Jerry's pay but I'll have to see what I can find because when Jerry's ot to sea I have to have someone watch the kids!! I'm hoping to start a home daycare!! Just a couple kids like 2-3 no more than 3 though cause that would be 8 kids in my house when mine are home!! Not a good thing..lol Weight loss is going well, but I haven't really had time to notice cause of all the running trying to take care of things before the move!!! They come Monday to start packing they pack Monday and Tuesday then Wed move us out!! I have ALOT to do when I get there I HATE UNPACKING and the kitchen is always the worst..lol anyone that moves knows that!! Well, I guess enough for now I'll update again when we are in VIRGINIA GOD I MISSED IT!!! Bye yall
3/6/06 Well, tomorrow they come to move ALL our stuff out!! They packed us up today and we move on Friday!! The kids last day of school is Thursday I'm a little sad about leaving the school but I'm ready to be back in Virginia where my heart is!!! Don't ask me why but I just LOVE it there!!! I'm praying that in a year or so theladywe are renting from will let us buy her house!! I can only PRAY!!! The weight loss has slowed down and I'm honestly not upset by it!! If I stay this size forever thats ok with me!! I feel Normal and I'll Look Normal after my tummy tuck!! So 153 is ok with me!! Well, gonna go and I'll update again when my computer has been turned back on!!! BYE YALL!!!!!!!!!
3/16/06 Well, I'm FINALLY in my new house and all is hooked up and well!! My weight loss has slowed as I've only lost 5 lbs this month but I"m ok with that!!! I was 149 this morning and I'm FINALLY within a healthy weight and that is a BLESSING in its self!!! I'm VERY happy where I am and if I didn't lose another pound thats A OK with me!!! I'll be getting everyone enrolled in Tricare up here and hopefully I'll be getting my tummy tuck with in a year!!! I'll be looking into a GOOD surgeon SOON!!!! Well, I still have a few things to do around here to make this house a home so I"m off to do that!!! LIFE IS GREAT!!!!! Until next time BYE YALL!!!
4/2/06 Well, I'm happy to report WE ARE UNPACKED!!!! WOOO HOOO!!! I'm happy about that can't tell huh..lol anyway life is good, and I'm still losing but at a MUCH slower rate, which is FINE!! Honestly I'm VERY happy where I am and If I don't lose anymore thats ok with me!! I'm down to 145 and I'm wearing a size 10!!! I'VE NEVER WORN A SIZE 10!!! I've been thinkin alot about gaining I'm so AFRAID its gonna creep back on!! I weigh myself every other day cause If I gain and I'm not getting my period I know to watch it!!! I'm still eating well, but I notice I TASTE more things than I used too!! I need to stop that!! I just can't believe this has happened to me!!! I'd been a fat girl for so long that the fat girl will be here FOREVER no matter what is on the outside!!! Honestly I'm glad that my personality hasen't changed!! I've ALWAYS liked who I am as a person!! I just NEVER liked looking at myself!! I've been thinking VERY hard about going back to school!!! I'd LOVE to be a medical assistant!! I went and talked to Tidewater Tech on Friday and Monday I go to talk to Financial Aid so hopefully all will go well there and I can start back in July or August!!! I know I'm just so much more confident and I have Dr.Nye and this surgery to thank for it!!! Life is GOOD and I'm VERY happy with myself and thats something that has NEVER happened..LOL!! Well, until the 14th which will be 10 mths out WOW!!! Bye Yall!!!!!!
4/20/06 Well, its been 10 months and honestly I can't believe its been that long!! I'm so much healthier and happier than I have EVER been in my life!!! I can do so many more things, just the little things like tying my shoes, crossing my legs, being able to sit at a table and FIT!!! Buying clothes is so much easier and cheaper!!! I just cant say enough about this surgery!!! Its been a Life saver!!!! My weight loss has slowed down ALOT!!! Honestly thats ok!! I'm happy where I am!! I'm wearing a size 10 and size large shirt!!! I know that after I have my TT I may lose a pant size!! At least that is what I've been told so we will have to wait and see!! Anyway its been a good 10 mths and I'm doin well and feeling GREAT!!!! until next time Bye Yall!!!! ;)
5/6/06 Well, I'm almost 11 months out and I can say that the weight loss has STOPPED!!! I've been maintaining at 145 for the past month!! I have to say I'm not upset about it!! I'm still 10lbs from Dr.Nye's goal, but I can't see HOW or WHERE I'd Lose anymore!!! I saw a new doc down here for my follow up and he said that I should Maintain from this point as well!! I'm seen again at 18mths and at that time they will put in the referal for me to see plastic surgery!! I'm in a size 10, but they are getting lose so I may be seeing size 8 soon!!! I hope cause thats MY goal!!! I'm so DEATHLY afraid of gaining my weight back that I watch EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth!!! I pick one day of the week that I can have some sugar free sweets and the rest of the week its HEALTHY, low calorie, high protein foods!!! I just don't want to EVER be above 150 again!!! NEVER!!!! Well, I'll update my stats on the 14th that'll be 11 mths!!! Where has the time gone!!! Until then Bye YALL!!!
5/14/06 well, today is 11 mths!!! I'm so unbelieveably proud of where I am that I just can't explain!!! I went from a all time high of 264lbs to now a healthy 140!!! I FEEL GREAT!! My sex Life is AWESOME, it wasen't bad before but OMG is it GREAT NOW :) I can tie my shoes, I can sit at a booth in a restaurant, and I'm not afraid to talk to people!!! I feel like I belong and I think that is the most important one!!! I still struggle with what to eat, and when to eat!! I still can't eat alot of solid food!! I feel like I'm doing good, but I do have to ask myself quite a few times if something is good for me and if I REALLY need it..lol I'm so afraid of gaining back!!! It just feels to good to be true most of the time!! I still look at plus size clothes when I go out shopping!! I have to remind myself they won't fit anymore!!! Its AMAZING what this surgery has done for me and my family!! I'm still thinking of going back to school!! I'm leaning more toward being a nurse!! I think I'd like to work in cardiology, labor and delivery or bariatrics!!! I'll get through school first then figure out where I'm going..lol Anyway Life is a Blessing and I'm so happy with my life right now!!! I can't believe how far I've come and I just pray everyday that I continue going down the healthy path of life!! It feels so good to have energy!!!!! Until next month Bye YALL!!!!!!!!!
6/5/06 Well, my boy turned 10 years old on the 3rd!!! Where has the time gone??? I can't believe he's 10! We went to my mom and dad's house for his birthday of course he had a BLAST!! THe kids miss them so much and I'm so glad we live closer again so they can spend time with them!!! Next week is 1 year since I had the surgery and I tell ya I can't believe its been a year already!!! My life has improved 10 fold its AMAZING!!! I just can't explain in words how much this surgery has meant to me and my family!!! Life is good and all I can say is EVERYTHING has been well worth it!! Would I do it Again?? In a FREAKIN HEART BEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the next month or so I'm gonna begine on a new journey... Gettiing Plastics done!!!! I can't wait to get rid of all this skin!! My belly I'm really looking forward to being GONE!!!!!!! After having 5 babies I REALLY need a new Belly..LOL I'll let everyone know how thats going when I get started!!! well, until the 14th Bye YALL!!! ;)
6/14/06 WOW, 1 Year has gone by since I had WLS and I can't tell you how happy I am that I made the decision to have it!!! One year ago today, I weighed 265 lbs and had a 54 in waist!! Today I weigh 140 and have a 32 in waist!! One year ago I couldn't reach my feet to tie my shoes, it didn't matter much anyway cause I couldn't see my feet..lol I couldn't walk up a flight of steps..NOW I can RUN up a flight of steps!!! I was borderline diabetic and had high blood pressure.. today its ALL normal!!! I'm 100% healthy!!! I'm happy with myself for the first time in my life!!! I'm not afraid to go into a public place for fear I'll be picked on!!! I can shop anywhere for clothes now I couldn't before!! I still struggle with food EVERYDAY but I make a wise choice for fear of going back to what I was!! I WILL NEVER be over 150 again!!! That is up to me to make sure of!! No One can do that for me!!! I was given a WONDERFUL GIFT and I'll NEVER take advantage of it!!! I excersise EVERYDAY, and I make wise choices as to what I eat!! Do I still have a snack every now and then Of Course, but its not a every day thing!!! I eat a small piece of birthday cake on my kids birthday and I still have ice cream every now and again, but I have to watch myself!! My self control where food is concerned is still not good, but I try and I fight off cravings for the foods I KNOW I shouldn't have!!! Its been said before and I'll say it again "NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN FEELS" its SOOOO the truth!!!!
talk to ya soon,
6/1/2007 Well, it has been quite a while since I updated!! I'm doing GREAT!! I'm down to 128lbs thats a total of 137lbs lost!!!!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!! I know I can't. I've had no real problems I do have an ulcer where the duednum is attached to the pouch, and it kills me sometimes, and I'm slightly anemic but to me its a small price to pay for the life I"ve regained!!! I'm in Nursing school now and I have 5 mths till I graduate and I'm SOOO proud of myself. I never had the self esteem let alone the self worth to even try to go back to school. I owe it ALL to my gastric bypass. I'm a new and improved person, mother, and wife!!! I have all the energy in the world, most days anyway. I'm good about taking my vitamins and I try to exercise regularly but I can tell you that has slowed down since starting school. I still watch what I eat and I'm doing good, but I don't deprive myself, as I've said before everything in moderation!!!! I'm VERY happy with my life. I'm hoping to look into plastic surgery for all my extra skin!! I'm really just consentrating on school and my kids right now. Once I'm out of school I'll look more into getting the flab removed..lol Well, It'll be 2 yrs June 14th and I can't believe its been that long already, but I can promise you this was the best decision I've EVER made!!!! Well, as soon as I take some pics I'll post them on my profile, until then Bye YALL!!!!!
