Paula K.
15 MONTHS
Apr 10, 2008
Yesterday was my 15 month since surgery. I feel great and thank God everyday for the opportunity to go through this journey. Self-esteem is going through the roof. I now have taken over setting up my surgeons seminars here in Mansfield once a month and last night Annie and Dr. Myers asked me if I would work at the seminar in Columbus on April 26 and of course I said YES. I would do anything for them. I also got to speak at the seminar last night because the person they had scheduled never showed up. I am very open about my surgery. My weight seems to have hit a plateau, which I know is common this far out. Hopfully it will start up again in the next couple of weeks, but if not I am still amazed at my success in this journey. I will post more later. Paula
Surgeons practice
Mar 27, 2008
This is my surgeons practice.
Gym last night!!!:)
Mar 20, 2008
Well a big hay yall out there!!! Just a little note to let you know what went on at the gym last night. I met with Bob and he did the BF% of me. Did you know that your body fluids (yuck) weight 40# and that my bone structure (large frame-bones) weights 128 #. That is crazy to think about. But anywhooo, he said that a normal BF% is between 19 and 26%. I am at 24%. He also said that for my body frame my ideal weight is 168-172, so I am right on target. Now if only I could get the skin taken off. I still have 4 months before Dr. Myers will release me for PS. He says I need to wait 18 months so that my body has time to adjust. So I guess I will wait and save up money for PS. I may have to do one at a time, but that will be easier than coming up with $40000.00 all at once. Have a good day. ByeBye
WOW moment
Mar 11, 2008
Just a little hi out there for all my friends. I just picked up my wedding rings today from the jewelery store. My rings went from a size 11 to a size 7-1/2. Now that is a wow moment. My husband could wear my rings before and now they are so small. Just had to get on here and maybe get some of you excited.
Bad Weekend
Feb 24, 2008
It started off good. My son's 15th birthday was Saturday. We went out for a while and we were going to go to Cleveland for his birthday dinner, but we got the call that grandma ree died. So lets re-cap that is 4 family/friends that have died since November. I can't handle another for a while. It is a good thing that I can't turn to food during these times, but now it is strange that after all these years I actually have to deal with situations without the normal foods. I can do it and not have to feel bad about myself with regards to eating things that I know I should not eat. My son dealt well with this death. I guess she had been sick for so long that it is more of a relief than anything else. Got to run. ByeBye
Lab Work
Feb 07, 2008
I had blood work done on Jan. 21 and went in yesterday to check on it. They called me this morning and told me that everything was great. My liver enzymes were a little elavated (normal is 35 mine was 39). Nothing bad. She said I was doing great and not to worry. I always worry about the calcium and vit D. Everybody have a great day.
The interview
Jan 24, 2008
All went well with the interview. I met her at the gym and we talked for about an hour. She wanted to get my before and after story. I have to admit it was strange talking about things from before I had surgery. It just seems like such a long time ago. I also gave my thoughts on Dr. Myers program and thoughts about him and his staff. I guess it is a good thing that I like them. HaHa!! After talking I went and changed into my workout clothes and she to around 30 pictures of me on the different machines (to use as after photos). They want to use my story as part of their marketing material. Cool isn't it. Well that is all for now. BybBye
Interesting Phone Call
Jan 22, 2008
Hey there guys
I got an interesting phone call yesterday. It was from my surgeons daughter, she is going to meet me tonight at the gym and get my story for a before and after for marketing. It just seems strange that they would ask me. I know I have come a long way, but Dr. Myers has many patients that have done so well. I will write again tomorrow and tell how it went.Byebye
I got an interesting phone call yesterday. It was from my surgeons daughter, she is going to meet me tonight at the gym and get my story for a before and after for marketing. It just seems strange that they would ask me. I know I have come a long way, but Dr. Myers has many patients that have done so well. I will write again tomorrow and tell how it went.Byebye
Life is too short!
Jan 17, 2008
Just in case I had even the slightest regret (which I don't) I would not as of Monday. My good friend passed away and she was a large person w/diabetes (uncontrolled), and so many other health issues that her body just could not fight anymore. Her kidneys and liver quit working and she passed away on Monday. Since having surgery I could see it in her eyes that she would love to have it but her health at that point was too bad. So tonight I get to go say my goodbyes to her. She was a wonderful person. I will miss you Margo!!!!
1 Year Today
Jan 09, 2008
WEll, I made it to through the first year. Let's give GOD and big round of applause. He is the reason I made it through surgery and helping me with all the changes in my life, without him I would be nothing. I really don't know how to feel. I have had a hard time this morning. I have been thinking about the past year and not that it is upsetting, but there have been so many changes that now it is time for me to get to know the me I am now. Does that make any sense? I mean I have lost 111 lbs and a whole lot of inches (271 lbs to 160 lbs--size 24 to size 12). Sometimes it is mind blowing to see. I still think of myself as the fat one until I look in the mirror. I also have been thinking about how I got to the point of doing this surgery. How could I have ever let myself get to that point? I do have an answer if there is an answer. I always put myself last and never really saw myself as someone worthy of taking care of. I had somethings happen early in life that made me feel that way and it sometimes tries to come back, but I am stronger than that now. I see myself as strong, independent, and worth more than I did before. All I can say now is that I am begining to love the person that my husband, son, brother, and in-laws love. That is a big step for me and I will continue to make strides for the rest of my life. I will continue to help pre-op's and post-op's as I had alot of help from members here and from my support group. I can't leave out my wonderful doctor. Dr. Myers is the most caring, compassionate man I have meet in a long time. What doctor gives you his personnal cell phone number in case you need to talk to him? Not many. His staff is also wonderful, caring, and compassionate. I did go to Columbus on Tuesday night and speak at his seminar. A year ago I would not even have considered standing in front of people and talking about myself let alone something so personnal as this surgery. Well, I am looking forward to seeing the changes that are coming down the road and the changes in me that I am sure will be coming also. Have a great day.
About Me
Mansfield, OH
Location
26.5
BMI
Surgery
01/10/2007
Surgery Date
Oct 16, 2006
Member Since
Before & After
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