TravelBug
My Story from my old profile
Jan 03, 2007
January 9th 2005
- Attended the free information seminar given by Dr. Mark Kligman of the University of Maryland Medical Center. You have to attend these sessions in order to get an appointment for a consultation. Seminar was very good, answered most of my general questions and then some. Dr. Kligman and staff are wonderful.. He is a no nonsense surgeon and plays no games with you, like it or not.
I have been gathering letters, charts and anything and everything I can think of, the more information I can get to my insurance company the better!!
February 28th 2005
- Had my physc. evaluation today! That was interesting. Dr. Goozh was wonderful. She has done a few of these evaluations for WLS patients, but still recommends non-surgical methods.
- I am still waiting for her to fax over my evaluation to Dr. Kligmans office, calling her daily to follow up.
March 10th 2005
- Called Dr. Goozh's office again, still waiting for her to fax over the evaluation.
-Spoke to Lynn at Dr. Kligmans office, she said she still need the physc evaluation, but they did send the first round of information to the insurance company. She said it is about a 15 day evaluation period, and the nurse is looking at it.
FINGERS CROSSED!!!
March 29th 2005
-Received a call from Lynn at Dr. Kligman's office, she received my approval letter from BC/BS this morning. She said she will call me back with a surgery date. Should be the beginning of May.
-I cant believe it was that easy, fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly from here.
March 30th 2005
-Called Lynn at Dr. Kligman's office, Date set for May 2nd at 7am. WOO HOO!
April 6th 2005
-Lynn called to schedule my pre-op tests.
-April 12th Upper GI set for 9:30 at University Hospital, then after that, I go accross the hall for my blood work, and other pre op tests.
-April 19th Meet with Dr. Kligman at 1pm for pre-op meeting and meet the dietician to receive my diet instructions. I am nervious about the test Dr. Kligman makes you take....
Good luck Stacy Kielty, she is set for surgery on the morning of the 19th. I will be thinking about you.
The waiting game is about to drive me nuts, I am already counting down the days... 26 more to go!
I have been writing down questions for the dr. & dietician. And researching on this site about what I should have in my home after the surgery. Thanks to everyone for their imput and support. I am so glad I found this site, it's been a blessing.
April 12th 2005
Well I had my pre-op testing done today, Boy what a long day. I first went in for my bloodwork, EKG, and to meet the "drug" doctor. I had a bought of missing paperwork, so I had to go to Dr. Kligman's office to get another copy. Boy I think I walked that whole hospital!
Finally got my Upper GI paperwork & Chest Xray paperwork, They could not do it until 2:30, so I had to wait around for 3 hours. Finally got that done! Shew, that was not at all a plesant expierence.
April 19th 2005
I was supposed to meet Dr. Kligman & Mary B today, but another mix up! So they changed me to Thursday the 21st!
Waiting is still killing me! I am so excited for my day!
Congrat's Stacy, Heard you are doing well. :)
April 21st 2005
Met with Dr. Kligman and took my exam! Only 2 wrong! YIPPIE!!!
I was so nervous about that test. He said everything looked good, gallbladder to stay in. He answered all my questions and was in a very good mood, He is so great!
I also met with Mary B, she's funny! Love her laugh. :)
She gave me so much information to go over, and went thru all of it with me and I asked all my questions.
So it looks like I am ready for the 2nd. With all the mix ups I am going to call Lynn next week just to double & triple check my date and time of arrival.
10 days and counting....
Lots of shopping to do! :)
April 29th 2005
Well it's my last day of the old me. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Should I binge or not? Hmmm... maybe one last bowl of ice cream :) Just kidding. I have been trying to be good since I've gotten approved. Don't want to spoil it now.
I went shopping last night and got everything I'll need to get me started. I will get everything together for my return home, hopefully on Tuesday the 3rd.
Still lots of stuff to get done. I start my bowel treatment tomorrow at 6pm, So I will be busy until then.
April 30th 2005
Home bound today, had to start my bowel prep, FUN!!
Packed and ready for Monday.
May 1st 2005
Packed and ready to go, waiting on my sister to pick me up, staying with her since she is close to Baltimore, She will be with me thru out this process.
May 2nd 2005
Arrived at the hospital at 5:30, checked in and waited only a few minutes until they called all of us back to get changed and get preped for surgery. Oh boy! They poked and poked! I have small veins, so it was hard for them to get an IV started.
7:15 came and they were in the room to wheel me down to surgery, last thing I remember is being bundled up in those really nice warm blankets.
Woke up in ICU around 10:30 I think... :) Everything had went well, the staff are wonderful, and they helped me come out of the "fog"
I arrived in my room at around 12:00 or so, My sister was their waiting for me, Dr. Kligman went and got her himself. He was worried about my heart rate. Everytime someone would come in the room and talk to me it would shoot up thru the roof, but it would come down again, so no big scare.
My alarms were going off all night because my vitals were all over the board, none of them stable. But I felt fine. They said it's sometimes due to the spikes in pain, since I only hit my button once an hour.
I did get up and walk a few times Monday evening, Nurses were all wonderful, very helpful.
May. 3rd 2005
Well after being up and down all night, they came in at 4am to take my blood, and of course could not get any. My nurse actually did it for them. She was good... :)
She got me up for a walk before I had to go down for my leak test. That was the most painful thing I'd ever been thru. But Dr. Kligman was there and he made sure they did what needed to be done and in record time. Shew... Glad that's over.
No leaks and I am free to go home this afternoon. I had to go back to the room and drink 300cc of water, got that down in about 3 hours and I was free to go home after one last look over by the residents.
Home by 4:30pm. YIPPIE!!!!
May 16th 2005
Back to work full time today, It's going to be a long day. :)
I don't go back to Dr. Kligman until the 26th. Starting my 3rd week diet today, tunafish & fruit for lunch today. Yum.
Doing well, hope to get my energy back soon.
May 26th 2005
Had my three week check up with Dr. Kligman today. Down 19 lbs. in 3 weeks, not bad,not bad at all!
Everythings going well, feeling much better now.
June 13th 2005
Weighed myself this am. Down to 228, That's a total of 26 lbs. Woo Hoo! I feel like I am a slow looser, but I'll take the 26 lbs. any day. Hoping it will pick up soon.
Feeling great! Haven't run into any foods that the ol pouch doesn't like, thank goodness. I have one more week until I am on the regular diet, and I can have "anything"
Breakfast not going down to well this morning, in a little stomach pain, but nothing bad. Probably just ate too much too fast!
June 17th 2005
Last night was weigh in time at Curves. I'm shrinking... :)
Date: 5/21/05 == 6/16/05
Bust 48.00 == 47.75
Waist 43.00 == 42.25
Abdomen 53.00 == 52.00
Hips 50.50 == 49.25
Thighs 29.00 == 26.50
Arms 14.00 == 14.25
Weight 240 == 228
Body Fat % 47.20 == 45.90
I cannot believe my thighs are down 5 inches!!! Woo Hoo
I am now at 228, Down a total of 26 pounds, since May 2nd.
September 14th 2005
Wow, I have not updated in a while. I've been busy loosing and living life. Things have been really good. Not too many food issues, other than the stress snacking!
I am now 196.5 as of this morning. That is down 57.5 lbs since my surgery on May 2, 2005.
My new goal is to loose 60 lbs by my birthday, which is Sept. 22nd. Only a week away.... I think I can do 2.5 lbs in a week.
I did join a different gym, I liked Curves, but I was getting bored and thought I needed a better workout to tone the arms and thighs... :)
It's going really well, I have only been going for a week, I worked with a trainer to set me up with a good starting program and they will re-evaluate in 4 to 6 weeks. Sounds good to me! And I can sure feel it! My arms are killing me! LOL
Our next support group meeting at UMC is on the 21st. I don't think I will be able to make that one, which sucks a bit! But It's busy season at the job and that comes first.
I have vacation planned for October, CANNOT WAIT!!!!! Scotland here I come! I bought a size 14 jeans, and hope to fit into them for my trip... I am now down from a size 22/24 to a 16!!! I cannot remeber the last time I was in a 16!! Real Jeans, without the elastic waist band, now that heaven. :)
I will try to update more often, but now it's back to work...
October 3rd 2005
Well the busy season is finally over! Work took a toll on my diet and exercise plans, but that's over, and it's now October!
Time to start over. I knew last month would be hard, it's always a very busy and stressful time. I ate a lot of junk, but did not gain, I actually lost.
I am now down to 192! Slow and steady... I am hoping to be at 175 by Christmas. That's a loss of 17 more lbs. I think I can do that in 3 months... At least I'm gonna try!
I went shopping again, now for some winter clothes. I am going to Scotland in a week and a half, and needed some smaller warmer clothing. That was fun!
I am now into an XL shirt and a 15/16 pant. Some 14's fit as well.
That's awesome! I am so happy with my progress thus far!
I may not be doing some of the things exactly right, but it's working for me and I am happy with my results.
December 27th, 2005
Well I made my Christmas goal!!! I am now at 175. That's a total loss of 79lbs. since surgery.
I don't go back to Dr. K until May 2006, that will be my 1 year checkup. He wants me down to 150 by that appointment. My goal is to be at 145.
He said that after I get to 150, anything else that I loose will be a struggle. So I want to prove him wrong! :)
I feel great and havent had any issues, other than the unessary holiday snacking, but I told myself that you can take it easy this month and just work extra hard come January. I have still lost over the holidays, so I don't think I am doing too bad.
I will try to update more often, It's been awhile.
I am trying to get some after pictures taken, so I can post my before and afters. Will work on getting that done this week. :)
December 29th 2005
Well I am back on track now. Went to the gym last night and got weighed and measured.
Date: 5/21/05 == 6/16/05 == 12/29/05
Bust 48.00 == 47.75 == 41.75
Waist 43.00 == 42.25 == 34.75
Abdomen 53.00 == 52.00 == 41.00
Hips 50.50 == 49.25 == 41.00
Thighs 29.00 == 26.50 == 22.75
Arms 14.00 == 14.25 == 12.00
Weight 240 == 228 == 175
Body Fat % 47.20 == 45.90 = 39.10
Not too bad!! :)
January 5th, 2006
Happy New Year!!!
Well, it's back on track for me! I've been to the gym everyday so far and working hard to get my good habits back. Though I do struggle from time to time. :)
I am now down to 173, I was 172 yesterday, but I picked up a pound somewhere! LOL Oh well, not worried about that!!!!
I am starting to get ready for my vacation, I will be going to Egypt in March. Dr. K said to bring him back something, cause he's not crazy enough to ever go there! Too Funny!
I want to be down to 145 by my 1 year appointment in May '06. I can't believe it's been 8 months already. Man, time flies!
When I get down about my slowing weight loss, I have to come here and read my profile and remember how far I've come. I haven't been this small and HEALTHLY in a very LONG time! Probably since middle school!
Still trying to get some pictures taken and uploaded. I just got over a cold, and I lost my voice for a week. Feeling better now, BUT then I get a cold sore today! UGH!!! Seems to never end.
Once that is healed, I will get some pictures done. PROMISE ( to myself )
January 17th 2006
Well I got weighed and measured at the gym last night. Now I'm back on track with that!
Date: 5/21/05 == 6/16/05 == 12/29/05 == 1/16/06
Bust 48.00 == 47.75 == 41.75 == 41.00
Waist 43.00 == 42.25 == 34.75 == 34.25
Abdomen 53.00 == 52.00 == 41.00 = = 41.00
Hips 50.50 == 49.25 == 41.00 = = 40.75
Thighs 29.00 == 26.50 == 22.75 = = 22.50
Arms 14.00 == 14.25 == 12.00 = = 11.50
Weight 240 == 228 == 175 == 172
Body Fat % 47.20 == 45.90 = 39.10 = 39.20
My body fat % is up a tiny bit, not sure why! Not worrying over it to much.
February 21st 2006
Weight loss has started again, I've really been trying to get in a ton of protein.
Getting ready for vacation, I leave next friday March 3rd.
Egypt here I come!!! Too Excited! :)
March 15th 2006
Just got back from my vacation. What an incredible experience! I still can't believe I was there. I will try to post some photo's to my profile this week.
Lots going on!! :)
Life is GOOD!!
April 24th 2006
Made my 1 year appointment with Dr. K today, It will be on May 1st. I am now currently down a total of 95 pounds. 5 more to go to reach the century club!!
The weight loss has really slowed down, only a pound or two a month if that! But that's okay, life is great and I feel awesome!
Need to get back into the gym... I've been slacking in that department.
I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon in June, looking to get a breast lift and an arm lift. That's it for now. I'm fairly happy with the rest of my body. :)
I will update after my appointment on May 1st.
May 2nd 2006
Well it's my 1 year anniversary today! Woo Hoo!
I have to say that I cannot believe it's been a year already. Times flys...
Met with Dr. K yesterday. He knew right away that something was going on in my life, since I only lost 30lbs since my last visit. I told him about being layed off from my job and getting a new job and travel... yadda yadda... He was so understanding it almost scared me. He just told me that work is work and that you have to make time for yourself and stop stressing! :) Gotta love Dr. K!!
I am going to go back to basics starting Monday and get my butt back on track. I know what I have to do, I just have to make the time and JUST DO IT!!
I am down a total of 95lbs. I went from a size 22/24 pants and a 3x top to a size 10 pants and size Large tops. It's totally freaking awesome! My mom is telling me I've become a clothes horse since I've lost all this weight.
She is coming over for lunch today and is going to take some pictures for me. :)
I will try to post them soon!
August 10th 2006
Have not posted is such a long time... Life just keeps getting in the way. I have been seeing a wonderful man for about 6 months now. It's so wonderful!!!
I had my preop appointment with my plastic surgeon yesterday, we are all set for my breast lift and arm lift on the 25th. I cannot wait... They are both aweful looking... I can live with my tummy and thighs for now! :)
I will post again after my surgery! Wish me luck!!
January 4th 2007
My arm lift and breast lift w/augment. went well, they look awesome!
- Attended the free information seminar given by Dr. Mark Kligman of the University of Maryland Medical Center. You have to attend these sessions in order to get an appointment for a consultation. Seminar was very good, answered most of my general questions and then some. Dr. Kligman and staff are wonderful.. He is a no nonsense surgeon and plays no games with you, like it or not.
I have been gathering letters, charts and anything and everything I can think of, the more information I can get to my insurance company the better!!
February 28th 2005
- Had my physc. evaluation today! That was interesting. Dr. Goozh was wonderful. She has done a few of these evaluations for WLS patients, but still recommends non-surgical methods.
- I am still waiting for her to fax over my evaluation to Dr. Kligmans office, calling her daily to follow up.
March 10th 2005
- Called Dr. Goozh's office again, still waiting for her to fax over the evaluation.
-Spoke to Lynn at Dr. Kligmans office, she said she still need the physc evaluation, but they did send the first round of information to the insurance company. She said it is about a 15 day evaluation period, and the nurse is looking at it.
FINGERS CROSSED!!!
March 29th 2005
-Received a call from Lynn at Dr. Kligman's office, she received my approval letter from BC/BS this morning. She said she will call me back with a surgery date. Should be the beginning of May.
-I cant believe it was that easy, fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly from here.
March 30th 2005
-Called Lynn at Dr. Kligman's office, Date set for May 2nd at 7am. WOO HOO!
April 6th 2005
-Lynn called to schedule my pre-op tests.
-April 12th Upper GI set for 9:30 at University Hospital, then after that, I go accross the hall for my blood work, and other pre op tests.
-April 19th Meet with Dr. Kligman at 1pm for pre-op meeting and meet the dietician to receive my diet instructions. I am nervious about the test Dr. Kligman makes you take....
Good luck Stacy Kielty, she is set for surgery on the morning of the 19th. I will be thinking about you.
The waiting game is about to drive me nuts, I am already counting down the days... 26 more to go!
I have been writing down questions for the dr. & dietician. And researching on this site about what I should have in my home after the surgery. Thanks to everyone for their imput and support. I am so glad I found this site, it's been a blessing.
April 12th 2005
Well I had my pre-op testing done today, Boy what a long day. I first went in for my bloodwork, EKG, and to meet the "drug" doctor. I had a bought of missing paperwork, so I had to go to Dr. Kligman's office to get another copy. Boy I think I walked that whole hospital!
Finally got my Upper GI paperwork & Chest Xray paperwork, They could not do it until 2:30, so I had to wait around for 3 hours. Finally got that done! Shew, that was not at all a plesant expierence.
April 19th 2005
I was supposed to meet Dr. Kligman & Mary B today, but another mix up! So they changed me to Thursday the 21st!
Waiting is still killing me! I am so excited for my day!
Congrat's Stacy, Heard you are doing well. :)
April 21st 2005
Met with Dr. Kligman and took my exam! Only 2 wrong! YIPPIE!!!
I was so nervous about that test. He said everything looked good, gallbladder to stay in. He answered all my questions and was in a very good mood, He is so great!
I also met with Mary B, she's funny! Love her laugh. :)
She gave me so much information to go over, and went thru all of it with me and I asked all my questions.
So it looks like I am ready for the 2nd. With all the mix ups I am going to call Lynn next week just to double & triple check my date and time of arrival.
10 days and counting....
Lots of shopping to do! :)
April 29th 2005
Well it's my last day of the old me. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. Should I binge or not? Hmmm... maybe one last bowl of ice cream :) Just kidding. I have been trying to be good since I've gotten approved. Don't want to spoil it now.
I went shopping last night and got everything I'll need to get me started. I will get everything together for my return home, hopefully on Tuesday the 3rd.
Still lots of stuff to get done. I start my bowel treatment tomorrow at 6pm, So I will be busy until then.
April 30th 2005
Home bound today, had to start my bowel prep, FUN!!
Packed and ready for Monday.
May 1st 2005
Packed and ready to go, waiting on my sister to pick me up, staying with her since she is close to Baltimore, She will be with me thru out this process.
May 2nd 2005
Arrived at the hospital at 5:30, checked in and waited only a few minutes until they called all of us back to get changed and get preped for surgery. Oh boy! They poked and poked! I have small veins, so it was hard for them to get an IV started.
7:15 came and they were in the room to wheel me down to surgery, last thing I remember is being bundled up in those really nice warm blankets.
Woke up in ICU around 10:30 I think... :) Everything had went well, the staff are wonderful, and they helped me come out of the "fog"
I arrived in my room at around 12:00 or so, My sister was their waiting for me, Dr. Kligman went and got her himself. He was worried about my heart rate. Everytime someone would come in the room and talk to me it would shoot up thru the roof, but it would come down again, so no big scare.
My alarms were going off all night because my vitals were all over the board, none of them stable. But I felt fine. They said it's sometimes due to the spikes in pain, since I only hit my button once an hour.
I did get up and walk a few times Monday evening, Nurses were all wonderful, very helpful.
May. 3rd 2005
Well after being up and down all night, they came in at 4am to take my blood, and of course could not get any. My nurse actually did it for them. She was good... :)
She got me up for a walk before I had to go down for my leak test. That was the most painful thing I'd ever been thru. But Dr. Kligman was there and he made sure they did what needed to be done and in record time. Shew... Glad that's over.
No leaks and I am free to go home this afternoon. I had to go back to the room and drink 300cc of water, got that down in about 3 hours and I was free to go home after one last look over by the residents.
Home by 4:30pm. YIPPIE!!!!
May 16th 2005
Back to work full time today, It's going to be a long day. :)
I don't go back to Dr. Kligman until the 26th. Starting my 3rd week diet today, tunafish & fruit for lunch today. Yum.
Doing well, hope to get my energy back soon.
May 26th 2005
Had my three week check up with Dr. Kligman today. Down 19 lbs. in 3 weeks, not bad,not bad at all!
Everythings going well, feeling much better now.
June 13th 2005
Weighed myself this am. Down to 228, That's a total of 26 lbs. Woo Hoo! I feel like I am a slow looser, but I'll take the 26 lbs. any day. Hoping it will pick up soon.
Feeling great! Haven't run into any foods that the ol pouch doesn't like, thank goodness. I have one more week until I am on the regular diet, and I can have "anything"
Breakfast not going down to well this morning, in a little stomach pain, but nothing bad. Probably just ate too much too fast!
June 17th 2005
Last night was weigh in time at Curves. I'm shrinking... :)
Date: 5/21/05 == 6/16/05
Bust 48.00 == 47.75
Waist 43.00 == 42.25
Abdomen 53.00 == 52.00
Hips 50.50 == 49.25
Thighs 29.00 == 26.50
Arms 14.00 == 14.25
Weight 240 == 228
Body Fat % 47.20 == 45.90
I cannot believe my thighs are down 5 inches!!! Woo Hoo
I am now at 228, Down a total of 26 pounds, since May 2nd.
September 14th 2005
Wow, I have not updated in a while. I've been busy loosing and living life. Things have been really good. Not too many food issues, other than the stress snacking!
I am now 196.5 as of this morning. That is down 57.5 lbs since my surgery on May 2, 2005.
My new goal is to loose 60 lbs by my birthday, which is Sept. 22nd. Only a week away.... I think I can do 2.5 lbs in a week.
I did join a different gym, I liked Curves, but I was getting bored and thought I needed a better workout to tone the arms and thighs... :)
It's going really well, I have only been going for a week, I worked with a trainer to set me up with a good starting program and they will re-evaluate in 4 to 6 weeks. Sounds good to me! And I can sure feel it! My arms are killing me! LOL
Our next support group meeting at UMC is on the 21st. I don't think I will be able to make that one, which sucks a bit! But It's busy season at the job and that comes first.
I have vacation planned for October, CANNOT WAIT!!!!! Scotland here I come! I bought a size 14 jeans, and hope to fit into them for my trip... I am now down from a size 22/24 to a 16!!! I cannot remeber the last time I was in a 16!! Real Jeans, without the elastic waist band, now that heaven. :)
I will try to update more often, but now it's back to work...
October 3rd 2005
Well the busy season is finally over! Work took a toll on my diet and exercise plans, but that's over, and it's now October!
Time to start over. I knew last month would be hard, it's always a very busy and stressful time. I ate a lot of junk, but did not gain, I actually lost.
I am now down to 192! Slow and steady... I am hoping to be at 175 by Christmas. That's a loss of 17 more lbs. I think I can do that in 3 months... At least I'm gonna try!
I went shopping again, now for some winter clothes. I am going to Scotland in a week and a half, and needed some smaller warmer clothing. That was fun!
I am now into an XL shirt and a 15/16 pant. Some 14's fit as well.
That's awesome! I am so happy with my progress thus far!
I may not be doing some of the things exactly right, but it's working for me and I am happy with my results.
December 27th, 2005
Well I made my Christmas goal!!! I am now at 175. That's a total loss of 79lbs. since surgery.
I don't go back to Dr. K until May 2006, that will be my 1 year checkup. He wants me down to 150 by that appointment. My goal is to be at 145.
He said that after I get to 150, anything else that I loose will be a struggle. So I want to prove him wrong! :)
I feel great and havent had any issues, other than the unessary holiday snacking, but I told myself that you can take it easy this month and just work extra hard come January. I have still lost over the holidays, so I don't think I am doing too bad.
I will try to update more often, It's been awhile.
I am trying to get some after pictures taken, so I can post my before and afters. Will work on getting that done this week. :)
December 29th 2005
Well I am back on track now. Went to the gym last night and got weighed and measured.
Date: 5/21/05 == 6/16/05 == 12/29/05
Bust 48.00 == 47.75 == 41.75
Waist 43.00 == 42.25 == 34.75
Abdomen 53.00 == 52.00 == 41.00
Hips 50.50 == 49.25 == 41.00
Thighs 29.00 == 26.50 == 22.75
Arms 14.00 == 14.25 == 12.00
Weight 240 == 228 == 175
Body Fat % 47.20 == 45.90 = 39.10
Not too bad!! :)
January 5th, 2006
Happy New Year!!!
Well, it's back on track for me! I've been to the gym everyday so far and working hard to get my good habits back. Though I do struggle from time to time. :)
I am now down to 173, I was 172 yesterday, but I picked up a pound somewhere! LOL Oh well, not worried about that!!!!
I am starting to get ready for my vacation, I will be going to Egypt in March. Dr. K said to bring him back something, cause he's not crazy enough to ever go there! Too Funny!
I want to be down to 145 by my 1 year appointment in May '06. I can't believe it's been 8 months already. Man, time flies!
When I get down about my slowing weight loss, I have to come here and read my profile and remember how far I've come. I haven't been this small and HEALTHLY in a very LONG time! Probably since middle school!
Still trying to get some pictures taken and uploaded. I just got over a cold, and I lost my voice for a week. Feeling better now, BUT then I get a cold sore today! UGH!!! Seems to never end.
Once that is healed, I will get some pictures done. PROMISE ( to myself )
January 17th 2006
Well I got weighed and measured at the gym last night. Now I'm back on track with that!
Date: 5/21/05 == 6/16/05 == 12/29/05 == 1/16/06
Bust 48.00 == 47.75 == 41.75 == 41.00
Waist 43.00 == 42.25 == 34.75 == 34.25
Abdomen 53.00 == 52.00 == 41.00 = = 41.00
Hips 50.50 == 49.25 == 41.00 = = 40.75
Thighs 29.00 == 26.50 == 22.75 = = 22.50
Arms 14.00 == 14.25 == 12.00 = = 11.50
Weight 240 == 228 == 175 == 172
Body Fat % 47.20 == 45.90 = 39.10 = 39.20
My body fat % is up a tiny bit, not sure why! Not worrying over it to much.
February 21st 2006
Weight loss has started again, I've really been trying to get in a ton of protein.
Getting ready for vacation, I leave next friday March 3rd.
Egypt here I come!!! Too Excited! :)
March 15th 2006
Just got back from my vacation. What an incredible experience! I still can't believe I was there. I will try to post some photo's to my profile this week.
Lots going on!! :)
Life is GOOD!!
April 24th 2006
Made my 1 year appointment with Dr. K today, It will be on May 1st. I am now currently down a total of 95 pounds. 5 more to go to reach the century club!!
The weight loss has really slowed down, only a pound or two a month if that! But that's okay, life is great and I feel awesome!
Need to get back into the gym... I've been slacking in that department.
I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon in June, looking to get a breast lift and an arm lift. That's it for now. I'm fairly happy with the rest of my body. :)
I will update after my appointment on May 1st.
May 2nd 2006
Well it's my 1 year anniversary today! Woo Hoo!
I have to say that I cannot believe it's been a year already. Times flys...
Met with Dr. K yesterday. He knew right away that something was going on in my life, since I only lost 30lbs since my last visit. I told him about being layed off from my job and getting a new job and travel... yadda yadda... He was so understanding it almost scared me. He just told me that work is work and that you have to make time for yourself and stop stressing! :) Gotta love Dr. K!!
I am going to go back to basics starting Monday and get my butt back on track. I know what I have to do, I just have to make the time and JUST DO IT!!
I am down a total of 95lbs. I went from a size 22/24 pants and a 3x top to a size 10 pants and size Large tops. It's totally freaking awesome! My mom is telling me I've become a clothes horse since I've lost all this weight.
She is coming over for lunch today and is going to take some pictures for me. :)
I will try to post them soon!
August 10th 2006
Have not posted is such a long time... Life just keeps getting in the way. I have been seeing a wonderful man for about 6 months now. It's so wonderful!!!
I had my preop appointment with my plastic surgeon yesterday, we are all set for my breast lift and arm lift on the 25th. I cannot wait... They are both aweful looking... I can live with my tummy and thighs for now! :)
I will post again after my surgery! Wish me luck!!
January 4th 2007
My arm lift and breast lift w/augment. went well, they look awesome!
New Year..New Start
Jan 03, 2007
Well, it's now 2007 and this May will be 2 years out! I am not down to my goal, and need to kick things in high gear..
Dr. Kligman wants to see me at 140 at my 2 year check-up.. Not there yet.. I want to be lower than that, just to prove to him I can do it! :)
Life is good.. Need to work on getting my profile carried over and updated..
