Sheila A.
Before & After Photos
Dec 11, 2007
Nov. Hike
Dec 11, 2007
What a difference time has made. I am able to hike! I had trouble with walking in a store before my surgery. I am still so convinced this was the best thing for me ever.
Nov. 15, 2006
Nov 14, 2006
Our church had a Banquet last weekend Celebrating 10 years of Ministry here in the desert and our Pastors renewed their Wedding Vows, it was so beautiful. This pic is me and my mom. After I had surgery my mom went from a 16 to a 10.
Nov. 09, 2006
Nov 09, 2006
Well it has been a while since I posted, I am losing a little slower now, even though I am already a slow loser, I am still motivated! I love that I can excercise with no problems! Thank you Jesus!!!!
October 20th
Oct 20, 2006
All my Old Stuff
Oct 14, 2006
***2/11/06***
All lab work completed and psych consult this coming Thursday. I am so excited.
~~~3/14/06~~~
Got into a car accident on my way to psych eval., had to reschedule. Completed last Friday, went very well. I really felt comfortable with Dr. Reto. I wish I lived closer so that I could see her on a regular basis. Dr. Ellner's office called yesterday to say that they received her report and were submitting everything to the insurance. I should hear back within the next week. I have a
tentative date scheduled for March 27th. I am so excited, I am looking forward to this Journey.
~~~3/15/06~~~
I just got a call from Dr. Ellner's office! I was approved!!! Yahoo, I am so excited and so Blessed. Oh my gosh, I can't wait to be active again, to be able to run if I want and ride the rides at Disneyland with my nephew and get on a plane and not have to ask for an extension and no more oral meds for diabetes!!!!!! I just can't believe how fast it all happened!!! Just got a call from Peggy and I am schedule for surgery on the 29th of March!!!! I have to be in San Diego on the 27th for pre-op testing. I am so excited!!!! Everyone in Dr. Ellner's office is so helpful, friendly and
encouraging!!!
~~~4/06/06~~~
Okay, either I wasn't listening or nobody mentioned the pain I was going to be in. First of all I have never had surgery before, not even stitches. Second of all, who's sick idea was it to give patients Vicadin. Man, I had nightmares. I am now 8 days post op and feeling 110% better, but oh my gosh what a big baby I
am. I can laugh now, well not quite yet, still need my gtube to come out. Wasn't drinking enough water so I have this nasty thing attached to me. Dr. Ellner and her staff were so great, as were the staff at Alvarado. 6 day post op I was down 13#s. Yahoo, plus I had lost 3#s on my own before surgery. Being home makes such
a big difference.
~~~April 27, 2006~~~
Okay so now I am 4 weeks post op, well almost. Anyhow I weighed today and I am at a total loss of 23lbs. . I am happy with that, I am sure I would lose faster if I would just get off my booty and exercise. I am eating yogurt, string cheese, tuna with light mayo and a little relish, oh yeah and sugar free popsicles. Thank God for those little popsicles. Feeling much better, more like
myself than ever.
~~~May 12, 2006~~~
I am down 9 lbs. since my last post, a total loss of 32lbs. I haven't been able to eat much, called Dr. Ellner and she says it sounds as if I have a stricture. So now I need to see another Dr. to remedy that. I rejoined the gym this week. Worked out on Wednesday, still sore on Friday.
~~~May 26, 2006~~~
I have been on a plateau for a couple of weeks. I just lost another 3 lbs., FINALLY!!! I am having trouble eating again. Can't seem to keep anything down. I even tried good 'ol string cheese, but it came back up. I couldn't even keep my protein drink down. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Went to the gym 3 times
this week so far, hope I can keep that up.
~~~June 2, 2006~~~
I have lost a total of 40#s. My clothes are fitting better and some aren't fitting at all. Some have just gotten too big. That sounds weird! But good! Still going to the gym, not as often as I would like but I have been going at least 3 times a week. I am learning to listen to my body and learning how to eat slow and small bites. I always thought I ate slow, but not slow enough for this new tummy.
~~~June 15, 2006~~~
WooHoo! Down another 3#s. Finally, feels like I was stuck for about 3 weeks. Still so hard to take small drinks and small bites. But my new tummy reminds me all the time. Doing good with Vitamins and Protein. Going to Disneyland this weekend, I have looked forward to this since before surgery.
~~~June 18, 2006~~~
I lost another 3#s!!! I can't believe this is really working for me. It feels so good. I feel so much healthier. I am now down 46 lbs.. We did Disneyland yesterday and I fit in the rides. But let me tell you, I have to get this but in gear and start walking more. Halfway through the day my dogs were so tired. My feet were screaming! But we had a blast getting on all the rides with my neice and nephew.
~~~June 20, 2006~~~
I have been going to the gym more consistently. I walked 1.5 miles yesterday and 2 miles today. It is getting easier. Was also able to have a small ceasar salad with very little dressing. Now that was so yummy. Doing good on my water and vitamins, although I do forget to take my calcium. I wish I could take them together. I have my 3 month appointment with Dr. Ellner on the 7th of July, I hope I am down another 8 lbs. by then.
~~~June 29, 2006~~~
Well, I was stalled again and haven't lost weight for a couple of weeks. But today I finally went down, now weighing 234, a total loss of 49#s. Yahoo!!!! Going to the gym consistently, walking at least 2 miles on either treadmill or elliptical machine. Feeling so good. I hope and pray I can keep up the good work. I guess when you have been fat for so long it is hard to believe that it will really change.
~~~July 4, 2006~~~
I am down 52 lbs. now, just got over that last stall. Feeling great, going to the gym at leat 4x a week. Love it, love life. I am on my way to a healthier, happier me. I have lost 9in from my hips, 8" from my waist and hips each. I am now wearing some 18's, down from a 24.
~~~July 12, 2006~~~
Well, I am down 55 lbs. I now weigh 228. I was sick yesterday, nothing agreed with my tummy. Feeling much better today. Sticking to liquids and soft stuff. Might try something a little heavier for dinner. Don't know yet. Clothes is fitting loose, had to give some away this week. Yes I am departing with some of my big clothes, hopefully I will never ever wear those sizes again. Everyone is telling me my boobs are smaller, for me that is a good thing. I can't wait to get out of DD's. I have gone from a 46DD to a 42DD. Today I took a picture in a blouse I purchased right after surgery, anyhow it fits just right now, before my boobs were really filling it out. Oh yeah, and I got a monthly visitor, haven't had one of those in years. Yes, years. I will post more pics later.
What a Difference 3 months can make!!
~~~July 25, 2006~~~
Okay, I haven't posted in like 2 weeks. I am down another 3 lbs., was wishing for more, but I will take it!! So now I am weighing 225 and I am inching my way closer to onesville. Can't wait to get there. I went to Avenue and bought a size 16 skirt yesterday!!! Their close runs a little big, but hey it reads 16, not 24. Horray!!!! Feeling lighter, want to pick up some Spanks this weekend, Oprah swears by them, I'm sure I will love 'em too. Been slacking with the gym, but I am going to go walking tonight at the park and again tomorrow morning. I will be on vacation for a few days and I plan on excercising like a maniac. I also picked up a jump rope yesterday at Target. It's like 120 out here so I have to be careful. I want to buy a mountain bike in a couple of weeks, hope I remember how to ride. Do I have to wear a helmet? It's been so long. I cannot wait until I am down 100#s. Soon I hope.
~~~Aug. 06, 2006~~~
I am down another 5#s just in the last couple of days. I saw some family that I stayed with right after surgery and they hadn't really seen me since. They were all so surprised and happy for me. I have lost 63#s total so far. Still working on it! Any how my nino(God Father) and I took a picture together and compared to the last one we took(I hated the way I looked), enough said.
Me and Nino Aug.05 and Me and Nino Aug. 06
~~~Aug. 07, 2006~~~
My church is having a women's softball tourney. I decided to participate! I haven't played in years, I was such a good softball player when I was younger! I loved it, played 3rd base, on a 5 year consecutive championship team. I hope I can still play, I sure I can, I have been working out and walking alot lately. I also signed up for a 5k in September. I have to get active, I know that was the key to keeping weight off when I was younger. I am so grateful to God that I was able to have this surgery and have another chance at living a fulfilled life.
~~~Aug. 20, 2006~~~
Still losing, slowly. Started working with a trainer, although I haven't gone as often as I would like to go. Here is me today
~~~Aug. 25, 2006~~~
I bought an XL shirt at Old Navy yesterday!!! I know, I need to stop shopping, I CAN'T!!! Somebody help me please!!! I am a shopping HO! I am not even at a half way point yet. Yesterday I was getting ready for softball practice and I tried on some old sweat pants from Lane Giant(I still shop there) and mind you these used to fit me tight, they were a 22/24 and they were falling off of me. So I rummaged through a drawer and found an old pair that were no longer fitting me b4 surgery, size 14/16 and they fit, even a little loose!!!! Yahoooooo!!!!! I love it, I feel like I am losing inches again now that I hooked up with the trainer at the gym. Well, we didn't hook up, but I did hire him!!! LOL!!! Anyway I am excited about learning how to use the machines and I love to feel the burn!!!! I had forgotten how much I used to like to work out when I was younger, before I got depressed and just wanted to sit on the couch and eat and eat and eat. I love my second chance at life!!! I am 215 today! Hopefully by next month I will be 199 and shortly after 190(my drivers license weight). Only that was a lie, I weighed around 225 when I got that, shoot I wasn't going to put down that I weighed 2anything! So yeah, I said I weighed 190. Well thanks for reading and good luck to you on your journey!!
I hated this picture of me at my worst!!
Me and my friend Monique(who is going through hoops for surgery) and my Auntie Martha
Photos
All lab work completed and psych consult this coming Thursday. I am so excited.
~~~3/14/06~~~
Got into a car accident on my way to psych eval., had to reschedule. Completed last Friday, went very well. I really felt comfortable with Dr. Reto. I wish I lived closer so that I could see her on a regular basis. Dr. Ellner's office called yesterday to say that they received her report and were submitting everything to the insurance. I should hear back within the next week. I have a
tentative date scheduled for March 27th. I am so excited, I am looking forward to this Journey.
~~~3/15/06~~~
I just got a call from Dr. Ellner's office! I was approved!!! Yahoo, I am so excited and so Blessed. Oh my gosh, I can't wait to be active again, to be able to run if I want and ride the rides at Disneyland with my nephew and get on a plane and not have to ask for an extension and no more oral meds for diabetes!!!!!! I just can't believe how fast it all happened!!! Just got a call from Peggy and I am schedule for surgery on the 29th of March!!!! I have to be in San Diego on the 27th for pre-op testing. I am so excited!!!! Everyone in Dr. Ellner's office is so helpful, friendly and
encouraging!!!
~~~4/06/06~~~
Okay, either I wasn't listening or nobody mentioned the pain I was going to be in. First of all I have never had surgery before, not even stitches. Second of all, who's sick idea was it to give patients Vicadin. Man, I had nightmares. I am now 8 days post op and feeling 110% better, but oh my gosh what a big baby I
am. I can laugh now, well not quite yet, still need my gtube to come out. Wasn't drinking enough water so I have this nasty thing attached to me. Dr. Ellner and her staff were so great, as were the staff at Alvarado. 6 day post op I was down 13#s. Yahoo, plus I had lost 3#s on my own before surgery. Being home makes such
a big difference.
~~~April 27, 2006~~~
Okay so now I am 4 weeks post op, well almost. Anyhow I weighed today and I am at a total loss of 23lbs. . I am happy with that, I am sure I would lose faster if I would just get off my booty and exercise. I am eating yogurt, string cheese, tuna with light mayo and a little relish, oh yeah and sugar free popsicles. Thank God for those little popsicles. Feeling much better, more like
myself than ever.
~~~May 12, 2006~~~
I am down 9 lbs. since my last post, a total loss of 32lbs. I haven't been able to eat much, called Dr. Ellner and she says it sounds as if I have a stricture. So now I need to see another Dr. to remedy that. I rejoined the gym this week. Worked out on Wednesday, still sore on Friday.
~~~May 26, 2006~~~
I have been on a plateau for a couple of weeks. I just lost another 3 lbs., FINALLY!!! I am having trouble eating again. Can't seem to keep anything down. I even tried good 'ol string cheese, but it came back up. I couldn't even keep my protein drink down. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Went to the gym 3 times
this week so far, hope I can keep that up.
~~~June 2, 2006~~~
I have lost a total of 40#s. My clothes are fitting better and some aren't fitting at all. Some have just gotten too big. That sounds weird! But good! Still going to the gym, not as often as I would like but I have been going at least 3 times a week. I am learning to listen to my body and learning how to eat slow and small bites. I always thought I ate slow, but not slow enough for this new tummy.
~~~June 15, 2006~~~
WooHoo! Down another 3#s. Finally, feels like I was stuck for about 3 weeks. Still so hard to take small drinks and small bites. But my new tummy reminds me all the time. Doing good with Vitamins and Protein. Going to Disneyland this weekend, I have looked forward to this since before surgery.
~~~June 18, 2006~~~
I lost another 3#s!!! I can't believe this is really working for me. It feels so good. I feel so much healthier. I am now down 46 lbs.. We did Disneyland yesterday and I fit in the rides. But let me tell you, I have to get this but in gear and start walking more. Halfway through the day my dogs were so tired. My feet were screaming! But we had a blast getting on all the rides with my neice and nephew.
~~~June 20, 2006~~~
I have been going to the gym more consistently. I walked 1.5 miles yesterday and 2 miles today. It is getting easier. Was also able to have a small ceasar salad with very little dressing. Now that was so yummy. Doing good on my water and vitamins, although I do forget to take my calcium. I wish I could take them together. I have my 3 month appointment with Dr. Ellner on the 7th of July, I hope I am down another 8 lbs. by then.
~~~June 29, 2006~~~
Well, I was stalled again and haven't lost weight for a couple of weeks. But today I finally went down, now weighing 234, a total loss of 49#s. Yahoo!!!! Going to the gym consistently, walking at least 2 miles on either treadmill or elliptical machine. Feeling so good. I hope and pray I can keep up the good work. I guess when you have been fat for so long it is hard to believe that it will really change.
~~~July 4, 2006~~~
I am down 52 lbs. now, just got over that last stall. Feeling great, going to the gym at leat 4x a week. Love it, love life. I am on my way to a healthier, happier me. I have lost 9in from my hips, 8" from my waist and hips each. I am now wearing some 18's, down from a 24.
~~~July 12, 2006~~~
Well, I am down 55 lbs. I now weigh 228. I was sick yesterday, nothing agreed with my tummy. Feeling much better today. Sticking to liquids and soft stuff. Might try something a little heavier for dinner. Don't know yet. Clothes is fitting loose, had to give some away this week. Yes I am departing with some of my big clothes, hopefully I will never ever wear those sizes again. Everyone is telling me my boobs are smaller, for me that is a good thing. I can't wait to get out of DD's. I have gone from a 46DD to a 42DD. Today I took a picture in a blouse I purchased right after surgery, anyhow it fits just right now, before my boobs were really filling it out. Oh yeah, and I got a monthly visitor, haven't had one of those in years. Yes, years. I will post more pics later.
What a Difference 3 months can make!!
~~~July 25, 2006~~~
Okay, I haven't posted in like 2 weeks. I am down another 3 lbs., was wishing for more, but I will take it!! So now I am weighing 225 and I am inching my way closer to onesville. Can't wait to get there. I went to Avenue and bought a size 16 skirt yesterday!!! Their close runs a little big, but hey it reads 16, not 24. Horray!!!! Feeling lighter, want to pick up some Spanks this weekend, Oprah swears by them, I'm sure I will love 'em too. Been slacking with the gym, but I am going to go walking tonight at the park and again tomorrow morning. I will be on vacation for a few days and I plan on excercising like a maniac. I also picked up a jump rope yesterday at Target. It's like 120 out here so I have to be careful. I want to buy a mountain bike in a couple of weeks, hope I remember how to ride. Do I have to wear a helmet? It's been so long. I cannot wait until I am down 100#s. Soon I hope.
~~~Aug. 06, 2006~~~
I am down another 5#s just in the last couple of days. I saw some family that I stayed with right after surgery and they hadn't really seen me since. They were all so surprised and happy for me. I have lost 63#s total so far. Still working on it! Any how my nino(God Father) and I took a picture together and compared to the last one we took(I hated the way I looked), enough said.
Me and Nino Aug.05 and Me and Nino Aug. 06
~~~Aug. 07, 2006~~~
My church is having a women's softball tourney. I decided to participate! I haven't played in years, I was such a good softball player when I was younger! I loved it, played 3rd base, on a 5 year consecutive championship team. I hope I can still play, I sure I can, I have been working out and walking alot lately. I also signed up for a 5k in September. I have to get active, I know that was the key to keeping weight off when I was younger. I am so grateful to God that I was able to have this surgery and have another chance at living a fulfilled life.
~~~Aug. 20, 2006~~~
Still losing, slowly. Started working with a trainer, although I haven't gone as often as I would like to go. Here is me today
~~~Aug. 25, 2006~~~
I bought an XL shirt at Old Navy yesterday!!! I know, I need to stop shopping, I CAN'T!!! Somebody help me please!!! I am a shopping HO! I am not even at a half way point yet. Yesterday I was getting ready for softball practice and I tried on some old sweat pants from Lane Giant(I still shop there) and mind you these used to fit me tight, they were a 22/24 and they were falling off of me. So I rummaged through a drawer and found an old pair that were no longer fitting me b4 surgery, size 14/16 and they fit, even a little loose!!!! Yahoooooo!!!!! I love it, I feel like I am losing inches again now that I hooked up with the trainer at the gym. Well, we didn't hook up, but I did hire him!!! LOL!!! Anyway I am excited about learning how to use the machines and I love to feel the burn!!!! I had forgotten how much I used to like to work out when I was younger, before I got depressed and just wanted to sit on the couch and eat and eat and eat. I love my second chance at life!!! I am 215 today! Hopefully by next month I will be 199 and shortly after 190(my drivers license weight). Only that was a lie, I weighed around 225 when I got that, shoot I wasn't going to put down that I weighed 2anything! So yeah, I said I weighed 190. Well thanks for reading and good luck to you on your journey!!
I hated this picture of me at my worst!!
Me and my friend Monique(who is going through hoops for surgery) and my Auntie Martha
Photos
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