Ramona Thomas

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It has been a while since I have blogged!!!  How is everyone doing?  Great success stories I hope!!!

As for myself, I have lost 122lbs since October 5th, 2009.  Not bad for a year!!!!  I am down to the smallest size I have been ever in my adult life.  I am a 10-12 and thrilled to death and still losing!  I am down from 283lbs to 161lbs!!!  I feel like a whole different person!

I had a rough summer.  I had to go to the ER for one thing and they did a CT scan and found cysts on my ovaries.  So, I had to have them removed.  They had to do it open because of where they were placed.  I had a hysterectomy back in 2004, but the ovaries were OK then.  My left one had placed itself on the tube that goes from your kidney to your bladder.  It was too risky to remove without knicking that tube.  Anyway, I had open abdonmenal surgery and it took a full 2 months to heal and another month to feel good again! 

Now, my hubby is about to leave for Korea for the year and then we are moving to South Carolina!  I can't wait for that!!!  I love it out there!  Now I will have a swimsuit body to take to the beach!!!!  WOO HOO!  

Well, I hope everyone is doing great!!!  I am going to post some pics tonight too!  Hugs!!!!

Hello OH World! 
I hope everyone is doing well and is having wonderful success in your weight loss. 

I just posted some pictures of me from the night before surgery up to February 8th, 2010.  It is an amazing transformation and it is only the beginning.  I am joining Curves on Monday.  I am so looking forward to it. 

I am having trouble with losing my hair.  I am getting 70 to 80 grams of protein MOST days, but I have a thryoid problem as well.  I have also had a tremendous amount of stress in my life.  So, with the triple whammy against me, I don't know what to do.  My hair is thinning fast and I am so scared of losing it all.  I have always had a thick head of hair, so I am really the only one that can tell.  But it comes out in my fingers all the time.  And my pillow is covered.  I hate washing my hair because I lose a lot then.  Everytime I brush it, I have to clean out my brush.  So if any of you have any tips, I would gladly consider them! 

It is snowy here in Arkansas and school has been clsed all week.  WE are suppose to get a little more tonight.  I am wondering if my son will go to school tomorrow.  They are suppose to have their Valentine Party tomorrow.  And it is Scout Uniform Day at school.  He has missed karate all week too because of the weather.  I am getting cabin fever! 

I hope you all are happy and healthy!!!  Hugs to all of you!

Well, I am feeling great as far as weight loss goes.  I have had a sore throat for the last few days, but I feel better today.  So that is great! 

I am so happy that so far, everything I have eaten has been tolerated.  I have not thrown up once!!!!  I am so happy about that!  I have lost 42lbs in 2 months and I couldn't be happier about it!  This is the lowest I have been since I was pregnant back in 2002.  So, I am very happy! 

I am excited about the Christmas Holidays.  My daughter is coming home from college, my oldest son will be here until the 27th and my little son is keeping a smile on my face!  All is good!

Hubby made it home from Afghanistan and we have enjoyed being together again!  It is so nice to have him back! 

All is well here in my little corner of the world!  I hope all of you are doing good as well!!!!  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Well, it has been a little while since I have written on here.  To be honest, I had to stop reading the posts on here so much because I was taking too much of what was being said to heart.  I was worrying about everything and I was a basketcase.  Since I have stopped reading the board so much, I am doing much better.  I actually am feeling positive about my progress and my experience.  The things I was reading on here, were like horror stories to me.  And just because one person has a problem, does not mean that I will.  And just because one person eats certain things, doesn't mean I have to or I am going to fail.  So, I am doing things my own way now and I am feeling so much better. 

On a great note, my husband came home from Afghanistan on Thursday the 5th on November.  I am so happy to have him home!  I am hoping from here on out, things are just going to get better. 

I hope all of my friends on here are doing good and feeling well.  I am so happy to be hitting 5 weeks post op!  I am proud of my prgoress! 

Hugs to all!

I have had every emotion in the book since I have had WLS.  I went to the doctor today for my 3 week check up and officially, I have lost 16.8 pounds.  I was down because My scale was different.  But, that is still over 5 lbs a week and I can't really complain about that.  The reason I haven't lost more, is because I have not been getting enough calories.  My nurse told me that I need to intake 800 calories a day to lose weight.  I have only had 2 days I have come within 100 calories of that.  I having a very hard time with eating.  I can't get enough in me.  I can't drink enough.  I can't eat enough and I hate protein shakes.  This whole thing is driving me insane.  I was down on nutrients the other night, I almost lost it while I was here at home alone with my 7 year old.  I was scared to death because of the feelings I was having.  I thought I was going to have to go get an IV for fluids.  I have had 2 790 calorie days since then.  Today, as of right now, I am at 687.  So, I have to find some more somewhere.  I am sick of the things I have been eating and I am so dang picky that it is hard to find other things in this soft pureed stage that I can have.  I am just hanging on by a thread.  This is the hardest thing I have ever gone through in my life.  I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but I never thought it would be this difficult for me.  I have had the thought of why did I do this to myself. and how can I reverse it.  I know it will get better.  But right now, I am having a very hard time. 

I miss my husband so much.  I have one week and 2 days before he will be home.  I cannot wait!  I need his support here by my side.  Not a million miles away. 

I need to figure out foods that I can have that I like.  I am sick of peanut butter and cheese and wheat crackers and saltines.  And I know, saltines are not really suppose to be eaten, but they are the only things that settle my tummy sometimes.  The sweetner ASPARTAME is getting old real fast.  SF pudding has it in it and I can taste the after taste  now and it is so gross. 

After the 8 week mark, do we get to eat regular foods again?  I mean I know stay away from sweets and lots of sugar, but do we get to move on to real food again?  Maybe it is just because it is the soft and pureed part of the diet I am getting so frustrated over.  Whatever it is, I pray it comes to an end soon and I can eat real food again.  Just be smarter with portion sizes and the way it is prepared.  Does this happen?  Do we get to have normal food again? 

I bought a protein liquid today at the health food store called Protein 100.  It is 1 oz shots you can add to juice or water.  Or if you are brave, you can shot it all by itself!  I did that today.  OMG was it sour!  The stuff cost $48 for a 32 oz bottle.  So, that is how I will be getting most of my protein until it is gone.  My thinking was, if I can shoot a shot of whiskey and not throw up or tequilla and keep that down, surely, I can shoot this stuff!  Am I crazy? 

Everyone tells me to just be strong and I will get through this part.  That this is the hardest part.  Well it sucks. 

Anyway, I am through with my ranting tonight.  I am so tired and I still need to find 113 calories before bed!  OH LORD HELP ME PLEASE!  I NEED YOU NOW! 

Well, I think I am losing it now.  This has been the worst day emotionally for me so far.  I have cried a lot today.  I have lost all of my pateince with everyone and I feel like I am not doing this diet the right way.  I am trying to stay within the amounts the doctor's diet suggests to.  I have a half an ounce of LF or FF cheese (for the protein), and a few wheat crackers.  I have a tablespoon of a baked potato with FF shredded cheese on it.  I try to drink as much of the shakes as I can.  I have to take 2 of my pills crushed up, so I put them in a half teaspoon of SF pudding.  I have popsicles to help with hydration and a decent taste in my mouth.  I don't see the point of making soup when I can't have but a tablespoon of it.  I am such a picky eater, that it is hard for me.  I am losing weight, but today, I actually thought, why the heck did I do this.  Why did I put myself through this?  My husband has been gone to Afghanistan since April and he is coming home in a little over 2 weeks.  I need to get it together before then.  I don't want to be a weeping basketcase when he gets home.  Please tell me this gets better.  It has to get better.  I am scared to eat too much because I do not want to stretch my pouch or make myself sick.  I feel like I am losing my mind!  I am so frustrated.  I need good sleep.  I need a routine.  I am going stir crazy too.  I am going to go to our track here on base tomorrow and walk in the fresh air for a while.  I have got to get a grip on this.  I am just so upset right now. 

Well, today was day 11 post op for me.  I am doing really well.  I had a tablespoon of baked potato with fat free cheddar on it today for lunch.  It was so good.  I am living on popsicles.  I love the sugar free ones!  I know I need to kick up the fluid intake more.  It is just really hard to for me.  I am having about 2 protein shakes a day.  I am getting to where if they are not REALLY COLD, I am having a time getting them down.  They are starting to smell like baby formula to me!  I will be so glad when I can eat more protein . 

Yesterday was my first emotional day.  I seemed to be on the verge of tears most of the day.  I can't really explain it.  I know I am going to have to have my hormones checked again.  My meds will probably have to be adjusted. 

I have not weighted since Friday after surgery.  I am trying really hard to stay off the scales until I go for my follow up on the 27th of October.  I want to be surprised.  I hope I am not disappointed in my progress.  I am afraid of messing this up.  It has been rainy here almost EVERYDAY since surgery.  I have been waling here in the house, but I know it is not the same.  I am going for my first real outing tomorrow.  My oldest son, Eric, who is 19 and my youngest son, Haden, who is 7, are going to the mall with me.  WE have a few things we need to pick up.  I need to get a few groceries too.  So, that will be a lot of activity for me tomorrow!  I will probably be ZONKED tomorrow evening! 

I hope I am doing everything the way I am suppose to and am making progress like I should. 

Good Luck to all of you!

Well, today has been a rough day.  I am running a low fever.  Nothing much, just enough to make me feel icky.  I am sore today.  I guess I tried to back off my pain meds too soon.  I am on liquid morphine.  This liquid diet is not bothering me in anyway except I don't feel like I am getting enough since I have to sip EVERYTHING!  So, that is frustrating to me.  I don't think I am getting as much as recommended. 

Anyway, I am just having a down day today. 

Hope tomorrow is better!

I just wanted to let you all know tht I am home.  I am sore and tired, but everything went very well.  I hope everyone else who went through this this week is recovery nicely!  You are in my prayers!

Well, the night is winding down and the time is drawing closer!  I am so ready for this!  I have gotten all the things around the house finished that I needed to and now it is time for me to get my bag packed and get a shower and try to relax a little.  I know everything is going to be ok.  I just get nervous when I am going to be put to sleep.  This is the 7th time I have been put under.  I have never had a problem in the past and I don't think I will this time, but I can't help but be nervous! 

With my hubby in Afghanistan right now, my Step-Mom, Karen, is going to take me to the hospital and my Mom, Phronda, is going to meet us there.  I have to check in by 5:30am!  Surgery is at 7:30am.  If all goes well, I will be home Wednesday afternoon.  I am going to miss my little Haden!  He is 7 and he is my boy!  I had a hard time keeping it together when I said good night to him tonight!  Lord, please just let this all go well!  I have too much to live for here! 

I will be glad when it is over with and I am in my room recovering! 

Good Night!

Prayers to all who are facing this this week!  Good Luck to all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!  Speedy recovery!!!