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It's been a long time...

May 01, 2011

Greetings OH! It has been a while since I've written on here, but I am glad to be back. I am almost one year post-op (Only 45 days to go)! To date I have dropped 154 pounds, but not without my share of challenges. I am working hard to develop a balanced yet interesting diet. I did have a Coke and Chips stage, but after much reprimand from my body, I quickly got over it. Recently I was unable to eat ANYTHING at for about ten days. I ended up having to be dilated twice within 7 days because my insides were inflamed. Other than excessive vomiting from an iron pill, my surgeon could not pinpoint the cause of the inflammation. For the next week I have to revert back to a liquid diet (which totally sucks!) in an effort to allow the inflammation to subside. I feel weak anytime I try to really get up and do anything (like showering) due to the extended time without food. Hopefully after this whole process I will be able to get back to my normal workout/eating routine. Any comments/messages from people who have had like situations would be greatly appreciated !

Until next time....

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I'm learning...the hard way...

Jul 19, 2010

So, my doctor recently placed me on solid foods. He gave me very detailed instructions on the preparation of my food, yet he didn't really give me like a list of foods to eat or a menu. I like that he gives you the ability to kind of "hang yourself" with the foods you choose to eat. But my problem isn't the foods that I'm eating (I think), its the waythat I eat. I am having an awful time trying to chew food really well before swallowing. Needless to say, everything I eat comes back up...And once I do let it out...its feels like the muscles along my esophagus are all out of order and nothing goes down for the rest of the day. I could really use some tips on what to do differently to help myself avoid this situation. It's almost making me depressed
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So, it's happened...now what?!

Jun 24, 2010

So, I had my surgery done on June 15th, exactly one week and two days ago. And I must say, I am very happy with my progress...I lost 24 lbs so far. I'm kind of frustrated with the redundancy of my menu, but I know that its temporary. Its become harder and harder each day I move away from surgery. I'm experiencing a period right now where I'm terrified to introduce any thing new into my body because I'm afraid of a negative reaction. For the first two days after I left the hospital, I was given the okay to eat loose mashed potatoes and loose cream of wheat and other food of that consistency. I was miserable! I had a non-stop feeling of nausea but I couldn't understand why. After speaking with a family member that also had the surgery earlier this year, I learned that I am only supposed to have clear liquids, like broth, water, Popsicles, jello, and other things of that consistency. So, for now things are going kind of smooth. I had a episode this morning and nearly fainted because the bathroom was too hot and I guess because of all the recent strain my body has gone through, I shouldn't have done that. But, hey...you live and you learn! Until next time.....Do better, be better!
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My Life in the Fat Lane....

Mar 25, 2010


I have always been taught to love myself. Raised in a household/family of overweight people, I was never made to feel any different from any one else. Even in school, I had my usual run ins with "the skinny  chicks", but not once did it make me think down on myself. Now, just 6 months shy of my 23rd birthday, I know that I need to do something about my weight. I was introduced to WLS at at early age. My mother along with three aunts and a cousin have all had the Gastric Bypass procedure in an attempt to take control of their lives again. I have always been asked if I was gonna be next and for the past five years my answer has been no. However recently experiencing back pains, menstrual problems, and difficulty dropping weight, I have decided to stop procrastinating and take control of my life as well. I am currently weighing in at 316. I go for my first consultation with doctor Celio Burrowes this upcoming Wednesday, March 31st. Hopefully everything goes well.

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06/15/2010
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