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My GOALS!!
First of all.... New drivers license picture...with the weight on there actually being right.
To get fit. I want to be in the best shape and have great health.
I want to go shoppin and not head directly for plus size clothes.. Bless his heart, my husband thinks 22W stands for 22 Wide...LOL Watch out Victoria's Secret!!
I want to wear sexy undies... Not big A&& grannies.
I want a sexy lil red dress that makes you wanna say humm!! Haha
I want to go out and be able to sit in a booth. Done
I want to cross my legs...( big deal to me) Done
I want to be able to fly on a plane and not worry about an extender.
I want to take a bath and not have the water behind my butt to flow out last.
I want to go to the movies and sit comfortably in the seats without my fat hanging over the sides.
Six Flags...Need I say more. I want to be able to ride all the rides, and not be out of breathe getting to them.Done
I want to wear a nice bathing suit, that doesn't have a mid knee length dress.
I want to learn to ride horses without the horse fainting when it sees me approaching.
I want people to see my for who am on the inside, to see my heart, and not judge me for my weight.
To go swimming in public without folks screamin beached whale.
This profile is dedicated to each person who has had, is in the process of, or thinking about WLS. Taking that first step is so important to any person who has had to go thru life overweight-or the ugly term obese.
I am here to give my support to anyone who needs it.
I just want people to know, that I fought with our first insurance company for over a year, and they still rejected me, three times however, by the grace of God my husband was offered a better job and better insurance, and on the first try with them I was approved. Never give up, I didn’t. I believe that if you turn over to God he will not let you down. That he will provide away.
I love to read, surf the web, crafts and spending as much time with my husband as I can. He is a great man. This man is so supportive, I thank God I have been blessed with such a wonderful loving husband.
My husband and I love Dogs... we have a fish and a stray cat, we live in an apartment and can’t have the cat or a dog..but we have been adopted by this cat we named Bud.
We are licensed for foster care parents /adoption.
I have not always been fat, however that all changed when I hit puberty..Then later on in life I found out I had PCOS and Hypothyroidism, plus genetics ! So I was pretty much screwed.
I know that thru out my life I have lost and gained a ton. At one point I went on Adkins, lost over 100 lbs, but put it back on after having my 8th miscarriage.
So about 2 years ago I had an uncle who had the gastric bypass surgery done, and I have a few friends that have had it done and they look and feel awesome. So when we finally got our insurance,
I got on the phone and started finding out what I needed to do to have this procedure....I have had more pokin and stickin done than you can ever imagine... the first insurance company rejected me 3 times. I thought I would just die. I have been so depressed and no one understood how I felt. Then thru a series of events my husband got a new job and different insurance. I had to wait 90 long drawn out days, and when October 1st, 2005 rolled around I was back on the phone and calling my doctors and checking out our insurance information till I had it down..and it took about the whole month of October to get all the information to the right people, and on October 26, my information was submitted to our insurance company and on Monday the 31st, the called and told me I had been approved....Praise God! Well then my rep called me with all the information and I have been set up with a tentative surgery date of the 15th of November..Thank you God! I will go next week to meet the dietician, and my surgeon.
I have always had a job, but we moved back to my hometown I was unemployed, and I have been to so many job interviews and they are too busy wondering if your gonna break the chair instead of listening to me and what I can provide for the business..Yes I am fat, but don’t judge me and think that I may not be good for business..It has sucked out the last pit of my self esteem and it is so hard to pull yourself out of that bit, but you know, I am gonna succed and go on till something comes along.
As soon as I have the exact info I will be back to fill you all in.
Anyone who has had this surgery and has lost I am proud of you, and anyone who is thinking about it, waiting, or just had the operation take it oneday at a time, and be pround of yourself , I am.
November 2005
November 2, 2005
I am amazed at all the before and after photos.. I am so proud of everyone.
I am glad to know that I am not the only person in the world who has had the constant fight to take the weight off. I can’t even put may thoughts into words right now. I am so emotional..I can’t hardly wait for my surgery.
It sickens me, I had my husband take two photos this evening good grief. I didn’t think I looked that bad... But pictures don’t lie.
November 3, 2005
Well I am more anxious as each day passes. The clear liquids are killing me right now, not that I am hungry, lol just keeps me occupied.
I have been trying to keep my husband up on the things to come after I have the WLS, I don’t want him to think this is going to be a walk in the park.
I am very thankful I have so many people I can contact thru here, each and everyone is a true blessing.
Have a good evening!
November 6, 2005
Two more days to see my doctor and get the tentative date set firm for the 15th. Which means my surgery is 9 days away.
I am nervous, sometimes I feel like I am my only support.
November 8, 2005
Well today my husband and I are going to St. Louis to meet with the doctor and the dietican.
I didn’t sleep really good. I am to excited too.
I have already lost 17lbs since starting the clear liquids.
Well I have to get myself in gear.
We just got back from St.Louis.. I loved the surgeon. Pre-op testing next week, then surgery the 29th.
November 9, 2005
The scheduler called today with my pre-opt testing information, this will all take place on Monday, the 14th. Labs, x-ray, PFT, & EKG.. As the days go by the more anxious I become. Kinda of makes you really moody. Or at least it does me.
November 11, 2005
I just want to Praise God, without him I would not have been approved so quickly this time around. All thanks to Christ our Lord.
November 13, 2005
16 MORE DAYS TIL SURGERY.....Yeeeewwwww HAwwwww!
Tomorrow I go for all the pre-opt testing... Can’t hardly wait!
November 15, 2005
I went yesterday to have all my pre-opt testing. I met the most wonderful person yesterday, she was the PFT Tech, her name is Madeline, she had the surgery 18 months ago and looked FABLOUS!
She was so encouraging, and helpful.
The testing went well, actually better than exepcted. I am so looking forward to this WLS..I can hardly wait.
November 16, 2005
Well 13 more days to go...today is our 3rd anniversary... I love my wonderful husband, he is supportive about this WLS, I thank God so much for him....He is so special and my ANGEL
November 17, 2005
Today I got a phone call that we have been waiting on, our first foster child...however, I had to turn the case worker down. Until after my surgery.. We have been waiting anxiously for this chance to be parents. So I hope that they will give us a chance after I have had my surgery.
November 18, 2005
As the days pass the more unbearable with myself I have become. I am not having doubts or anything, just really making myself over anxious...
November 19, 2005
(((((10))))) MORE DAYS TILL SURGERY!!!!!!! I am so happy... moody, but HAPPY!
Today is my parents 39th Anniversay!!! I hope that my husband and I follow their path as well as my in-laws, they have been married for 28 years..WOW...
November 20, 2005
Well it is 11:44pm, can’t sleep I have so much on my mind. In 15 mins, I will be down to 8 more days till my surgery.
I so much to do this week, I hope that the week will pass by quickly.
I am fixing the big Thanksgiving dinner for everyone. Which I enjoy doing. I love to be around my family. My husband has a small family, just his parents and him, I have a one brother, he is married and has a 10 year old that looks just like him....
I have so much on my mind and I can’t explain how I feel.
I did go to church this morning with my mom, my husband(the A**HOLE...today, didn’t go. MOST of the time he is a wonderful person, but then there are times when he is an A**HOLE, and today was that day..But we got over it.I am by no means miss perfect attitude, but holy cow..
November 22, 2005
Well 7 more days till my WLS....YIPEEEEEEEE! I am so happy. I have been preparing food for Thanksgiving, trying to get everything organized and ready....Cooking for my husband, parents, in-laws, & my brother and his family...
Thanksgiving 2005, 24th November
Well our day was wonderful...everyone raved about the meal I prepared..same as any other holiday, but they kept up the words of praise...hahahaha!! I think they were tryin to keep my mind off the surgery coming up on Tuesday. Closer to being a LOSER!!! I can’t wait for the surgery.
I know that the Lord has so much for me & my husband yet to do..
Plus, I know that we will be called again to take a child for foster care, and hopefully we maybe able to adopt that child, if it is God’s will.
November 25, 2005
Not much going on, I am tryin to stay busy and keep up with the clear liquid diet..4 MORE DAYS TIL SURGERY.
I am just so thankful to the Lord for allowing me to be fortunate enough to have this surgery done.
First time around with Central States Southeast and Southwest Health care fund... they denied me 3 times, but by the Grace of God, BC/BS of FL approved it in less than 5 days, no questions what so ever...Thank you Jesus!!
November 26, 2005
I am 3 days down, and i am having a problem with my Sinuses, this isn’t good, I took a z-pac,and thought that would help...but this crazy MISSOURI weather is killing me. I pray that it will clear up..
November 27, 2005
2 More days... and I am so excited.. Even driving my poor husband up the wall! Geeeeezzzzzz... I can’t help it, this is such a life change for me & him too if you really think about it. Anyways, I have lost 22lbs since the beginning of the month, which makes me happy.
December 2005
December 1, 2005
Well I am 2 days post op. Doing well. Tomorrow I will sit down and update. Tonight I just want to sleep in my bed.
December 2, 2005
Hey everyone! Thanks for all the well wishes. ;-)
Last night my first night home I did great. I know that some of you who have had the surgery and had pain my think that I am :crazy:, but I have not had any. Just a very little discomfort and that is mostly the gas rolling around in there looking for the opening:-)
When I arrived back to my room Tuesday about 11:30am, I was hurting, but I had a problem with my IV, and the bed sucked. My IV infiltrated my skin and not my vein, so I never got any kinda of pain meds... I kept telling my nurse that something wasn’t right, and of course what does a patient know??:-S Any who’s I finally told them I was getting up, and I did. They thought I was just going to the door... I went to the nurses station and I felt so good just getting up, I took my stroll came back and sat in the chair... still not getting anywhere with the IV... but not any really major pain in my stomach but my hand was :-@ on fire and swelled...this went on till shift change, well my new nurse thought I was nuts and she re-set the IV machine, and that still didn’t do any good, and she “; didn’t come down there, only the CTech, and she tried to get me help with my IV problem...:angst:Folks I went all night with my hand and arm on fire, swelling, and throbbing...I finally unhooked myself and went to find my nurse dragging my IV stand down the hall...she would not mess with me,:argue: she :devil: was too overwhelmed with her other patients... called a ER nurse up and he changed my IV to my right arm...guess what... It did the same thing my hand did, so the only pain meds I had were from the oral nasty stuff they gave me after I got a awesome new day nurse, which was only like 4 doses before I got discharged..But THANK GOD I WASN’T IN ANY PAIN WITH MY STOMACH...
I really do feel great.. and I have already had that first omg it will take forever BM...Yes I did... sorry if that is too much info but it did happen.
Well I have gabbed on enough so I will close for now.
Good luck to all the upcoming surgeries... Thanks you all for everything.!:angel:
December 4, 2005
Well I am stilling doing great.. Had a little trouble today being able to put anything on my stomach, but I know what caused that, ole mother nature. Anyways, the only thing that is aggrevating is the staples-they itch and burn and PRAISE GOD THEY COME OUT TUESDAY ALONG WITH THE DRAIN..
December 7, 2005
Well I am 8 days post op and have lost 23 3/4 lbs for the first week. Plus I had lost 31 lbs before on the 4 week clear liquid. So I am THRILLED TO DEATH..Praise God..
December 13th, 2005
Almost 2 weeks out, I feel great. I haven’t weighed yet, but I probably will tomorrow.
December 18th, 2005
Last night we went to a Christmas party for my husbands work, well.... it sucked, not that I wanted any of the food, but all the drinking and carryin on. We didn’t stay long, my honey hates that kinda of crowd, We did meet some nice couples from Cape and Scott City.
I am down in some pants to a 24, but it depends on where i bought them. Crazy..I have tried on clothes that I have had for i know the last 4 years and I am starting to be able to wear them again. Yeah!!!!
December 20, 2005
Well it is 5 more days til the Jesus B-day...What a wonderful time of the year. We are going to my in-laws, :( Neither my husband or like to go there....My mother in-law can’t cook, and buys crap that no one likes, so my husband and father-in-law suffer. I can take a cup of soup from home and be happy.. I gave her some suggestions on what would be easy to do and that they both like.. but she never listens she has to do everything the hard way and usually wasteful and nasty.
December 22nd,2005
I will go to my 3 week checkup on the 28th.
December 25th, 2005
Happy Birthday Jesus!!! Merry Christmas!!!
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful weekend. I know that I did..I am so thankful to have such a loving supportive family. I am so blessed. We all had such a great time fellowshiping and being together.
December 27th, 2005
Tomorrow is my 1 month post op check up. Can't wait to see what there scale says...
December 28th,2005
I am down 51 lbs.... I can't believe it!!
January 2006
January 1, 2006
Happy New Year!
To start off my new year I have joined a gym to kick my weight loss surgery into high gear. I am sooooooooo looking forward to it.
I hope to have at least 100 lbs off by March the 24th, my 38th B-day.
January 5, 2006
Wow I really love going to the gym.. I feel so good after going, and my goodness I am not all exhausted and breathing like I had just smoke a carton of cigs....I actually look forward to going, I get up each morning with a spring in my step.
I have also noticed that walking up and down our steps here at home are not any longer killing me....I am soooooo happy.
This surgery has been a precious gift.
January 14, 2006
Not much going on, having a small problem with my stomach, it could be my gallbladder, small ulcer, my need my stoma stretched, or it could be not taking in enough fiber to keep me regular, who knows. However, the doctor called in 2 scripts, one is Protonix it is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems. The other is sucralfate, this medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.
So one day next week I have to have a ct of the gallbladder.. I don't really think it is anything but you can't be to lax on this.
January 18,2006
I had my gallbladder ultrasound done yesterday.. I should get my results tomorrow... However, I still think I have to have my stoma stretched.. Just from talking with others who have experienced this same thing...I am down a few more pounds, I keep getting closer to my personal goal....Praise God...
January 23, 2006
Well at 6:00a.m. this morning I was scheduled for my CCK/HIDA SCAN.. I got there and the hospital here in my home town sucks, and has no knowledge of care or testing required for bypass patients. I pretty much know what to expect for most testing, but today I had to do something for this test that made me sick as a dog, if I would have been thinking more clearly, I can assure you that I would not have went thru the nonsense I did today.
Part of my testing required I drink 8oz of ensure in 5 mins.... yeah ok...the carbs were 52 grams, and the sugar 30gs...I explained to them I would "dump" and had to explain that to them, they knew nothing about gb surgery at all... So I did as they requested and in the middle of testing I had my first and hopefully last episode of "dumping", it pissed off the guys doing the testing, I warned them but they insisted....needless to say the test was incomplete do to me hurling there precious ensure back at them..And I was deathly ill all day, and still am weak as can be. I called my surgeon and told him what happened, and I am going to St.Louis to have a gastro doc check me out, they still think i need some stretching.
January 30, 2006
I am feeling much better than I was this time last weel. Have to be very careful of dairy products at the moment.. If the scales are right at the gym I am down 60+lbs....OMG in 2 months!! Praise God!
February 2006
February 7, 2005
Wow already into the second month of the year. I go to the gym at least 6 days a week, and if the scales are right there, I am down 67 lbs. I go the 28th of this month for my 3 month check up, I can't wait to see what there scale says.
February 15, 2006
I don't seem to be posting to this as much as I was... and i haven't weighted lately. However, I can pull my size 26 jeans down without undoing them, and can wear a size 22 jeans. It is incredible that 3 months ago, I was wearing a 30/32 in most everything...It is truly a blessing to be dropping this weight. This is the first time I ever wanted to be called a loser. nite ya'll
February 21,2006
Well last night I had another dumping experience. It is so horrible. And today I have been so weak. This is so unpleasant. I have to see my surgeon next Tuesday, at 4:00 p.m. I can't wait to see what the scales have to say.
February 28,2006
I went to see the surgeon for 3 month post op, I am down 75lbs, gone from a BMI of 67 to 52.1. I still have along way to go, but I am happy with the results thus far. Tomorrow I start my new job, so things are getting much better.
March 2006
March 13, 2006
It has been a few weeks since I have updated not much going on. My new job is intersting, and that is all I am gonna say on that note. The last 5 days we have had some intense weather here, however it is fairly cool here again. The weight is still coming off... I can tell in my clothes, and how I fix into booths, chairs,... well some of you all know what I mean.
God bless you all....
March 19, 2006
Well for about the last month or maybe little over, we, the family,meet at one of the local diners and have breakfast, it is a buffet, and I don't get charged, due to the fact I waste more than I eat... Anyways today is my brother's 35th b-day, Friday is my 38th, and I believe, I will have made my goal of 100lbs off... That blows my mind. We have been taking pictures each month, and I am now seeing a different person. This is just hard to grasp... I still can't see myself skinny. I have to see it to believe it. What sucks is I still have another 150lbs to go...Everything seems to be going great, I still have days I just don't want to eat, but I know that I have to. I am trying to eat new things, and I have found that I really don't like much. It is so amazing how before you thought somethings were just to die for and now they taste different and not so appealing to the ole taste buds...
March 27, 2006
Well I quit the job I just started.. long story, good news is I have a new one that is alot better for me. I haven't weighed this week, kinda of holding back. I want to have my 100lbs off since I had my b-day Friday. I bought some new clothes the other day, on sale and clearance items, and for the first time in 5 years I can wear a 22 dress that doesn't have the shape of a tent. It truly amazes me.
April 2006
April 1, 2006
Nothing much going on here. I started a much better job this week. I hope that I can be an asset to them.
April 11th, 2006
I really love my new job, the women I work with are very supportive. Let me see I have like a major wow moment, I tried on a pair of shorts and they are blue jean shorts....SIZE FREAKIN 18..
YES I have gone from a size 32 to a size 18(in somethings) since November. I am so thankful to God..
April 20, 2006
It has been a few weeks, I am kinda of in a slump. I hurt my back which aggravated my Sciatic Nerve. I went from Friday to Monday in horrible pain, and then went to the ER and they gave me 4 shots, the last pain shot helped so much. I haven't been able to go walk or do much of anything. Let see... Oh yes my husband & I are going to Talladega AL for the NASCAR race next weekend. I am so excited I can't stand it. I haven't weighed lately so I don't know how much I am down yet...not enough.
April 30th, 2006
Well we didn't get to go to Talladega, good thing, it rained and the race will be Monday and we have to work. My parents ended up going to the race. They orginally bought the tickets for themselves, but she got hurt so anywhos they ended up going...10 weeks til our vacation and I hope to be down another 50lbs.
May 2006
May 15th, 2006
Well just touching base here, not alot goin on, the weight is still coming off. My boss said from Friday til today that my belly looks smaller...YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWWWWWWWW!
May 29, 2006
Not much going on, just touching base wishing everyone a good day with family and friends. I am 6 months out and feel great.
June 2006
June 1, 2006
Here it is close to Summer within 20 days. I am so blessed to have lost the amount of weight I have thus far. If the next 6 months fly like the last I will not hardly be able to contain myself with all the weight Loss. Good night all...
June 10, 2006
Touching base still losing, not as fast but I am still knocking off the pounds.
June 19, 2006
Well I have hit a stall. However I was told to amp up my calories and see if that will help, and get more water in me... Sometimes I feel waterlogged with all we must imput.
June 27,2006
It's really hard to post on here like I should...WORK keeps me from this so much. I have had a bug of some sort, I hope that it is all out of my system. The weight is coming off slowly since my stall.
July 2,2006
I am 7 months out and feelin fine. I have lost over 100lbs for good.
July 8, 2006
Ok...It has been along time since I have shopped & been able to buy clothes that were not in the plus size department. Well..... I actually bought a cute pair of capris and tank shirt, size X L from the Misses....a size 16 on the tag...
I stood there in the dressing room saying Holy &H!t..
Those people outside the door were rofl I came out and said well I am so freakin happy, because I didn't have to go over to the plus side to find this....Because I have gone from a 32W in 7 Months to this X L so far...Well I am currently waiting on Mike to get home so that we can get in the car and head to Branson til Tuesday, then to OKC & Norman for our vacation. God Bless and I hope everyone has a great week.
July 23, 2006
We had an awesome time on our vacation. I was able to ride most all rides but one, and my husbands small rear would barely fit, so no biggie there. I didn't have any trouble walking around and didn't have to stop and rest every 5 mins. At one point I was running off from my husband. So over all I am soo happy.
July 27, 2006
Just wanting to touch base and brag a lil'bit I can wear a 16 levis... oh yes and they were NOT on the PLUS SIDE...I can actually get my clothes from the regular size for women...
This makes me so happy! We are going to the busch race at Gatewayraceway. I can't wait. I feel so much better since I have lost all this weight, I can get around so much better and have so much fun being out with my husband. I have had such wonerful support, from my husband, parents and the awesome women I work with. I am blessed to be around all these wonderful people.
July 30, 2006
Well the Busch Race was awesome. Carl Edwards won, we had seats just to the right of the start finish line. Perfect few of him as he got out of the car and done his back hand spring. I will definetly be going back. I didn't have any problems with walking in this heat, nor did I have any with sitting in it either. What a blessing this surgery has been.
August 1, 2006
Hot as blazes...another month has flew by, I am 8 months out, and down 151lbs.
August 12, 2006
Well I am back to the gym, the place I was going to was changed hours, and didn't jive with work, but I am back.... so watch out.
August 18, 2006
I have had the flu or some kinda of viral infection... I have been so sick since wednesday. I feel so bad that I can't even go to the gym, let alone drag my self up the stairs to lay down and up-date my profile. I have lost 2 more pounds. So I am now down 153lbs off total.
August 22, 2006
Not alot going on, I do feel so much better. I am going to the gym after work, or unless we got approved for a newer car for my husband, we will have to be signing my life away on more debt. I haven't weighed the last few, but I did buy new jeans Lee Riders in a 16, and I think I could have wore the 14's, this brand fits better than the Levi's. I never would have thought that I would be able to wear these sizes already. I am so happy with the weight loss thus far.
September 2006
September 1, 2006
Well we are going to a 80th suprise party for my grandma.. I haven't seen any of them in 2 years. I bought a new pair of jeans, these are size 15/16 Lee Riders, different style's, I am in a strange place with clothes. Depends on how they are made.
September 5, 2006
The b-day party was nice. It truly suprised my grandma. Everyone was shocked in my apperance, they hadn't seen me in like 2 years. So they couldn't get over the difference. Plus I took picture of before surgery and my 9month pic. They couldn't believe I was as big as I was... but I have proof, pictures don't lie. I am just so happy with this weight loss. I would like to get down to 200lbs by November my anniversary. That would put me 217lbs lost, since my surgery.
September 13, 2006
Well I am like a yo-yo, I can't get to 250lbs at all, I am 9-11 lbs from it... I have increased my protein intake, excerising, and more calories.. I need some help here.
September 26, 2006
Where has the month gone? Better yet the year has past by so quick. I have lost 3 lbs, but I am still not at 250 yet...but I am losing inches in my legs, waist, and rear..which makes me happy, I tried on a pair of 14's fit great, but just for grins I tried on 12's and they fit, but too tight in the waist still yet.
I am just happy and thankful..
September 29, 2006
We are going camping this weekend.. A family affair.. should be like the beverely hillbillies.....Anywho's it should be fun.
October 2006
October 17, 2006
Went to a job fair today. The company I work for sponsered it with the local paper that actually brought the production together. It was fun. Seen alot of people I hadn't seen in awhile. Plus I didn't shy away from approaching companies and presenting our information. Normally I would have pussyfooted around and not done much but this time I just hauled myself right on up there...
October 20, 2006
I forgot to mention that we got a puppy, a 3 1/2 month old black lab. His name is Remington Winchester "Boomer" Martin. He is so cute, I will uploading photos of him soon
December 11, 2006
A year has rolled around and another"Work" Christmas pary for my husband's company. I would rather just not go, but the food was ok, and he won the Grand Prize, a new chainsaw, which we need due to the severe weather we had with all the ice and no electric, too bad they didn't get a generator.
May not be a big deal to some, but I had to buy new underwear, a size 6 fits... that is too funny, I think it depends on how it is made, but none the less a 6. I will take it.
