bigredlt
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
I had my VSG on March 3, 2014. My stats were as follows:
Highest weight: 289
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
I had my VSG one year ago today. So much has happened. If I had to make this decision all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. I am so happy it's hard to describe. My highest weight was 289. I weighed 280 when I made the decision to have the surgery.
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Video of my reveal - I hate to do it this way, but I simply cannot get this to work on my tablet or phone. My daughter didnt know thst I had VSG, it had been 9 months since I had seen her, and I lost 9...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
coming down to the wire - I fly to see my daughter in 6 days. I haven't seen her in 8 months. She flew to her base and a month later i flew to Tijuana for VSG. She has no idea i had the surgery. No idea ...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
bionic woman appointment set - When this weight loss journey began, i only planned on having one surgery this year. Breast Cancer threw a monkey wrench into those plans. VSG was March 7th, I had my bilateral ma...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
OT: still don't have boobs - it's been awhile since I have updated so here we go.. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma on May 16th, and I had a double mastectomy on June 20th. I had a huge bruise wh...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
scale victory - I have lost a total of 90 lbs. I am so thankful for the healthier version of me! I'm excited about my blood work in October. I'm exited about getting my expanders filled so I can ...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
5 months out and thankful - I celebrated my 5 month surgiversary on August 7th. I'm down 85 lbs. I went from a 24w to 16 pants. I'm out of the plus size section. I went from a 50 waist uniform pant to size ...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
size update - I will be 5 months out in 2 days. I have lost 84 lbs. I have 26 more to get to my Dr's goal for me, & 36 to get to my personal goal. I wear uniforms for work, and I started in a...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
awesome day (some updates) - I had an appointment with my oncologist, and she said that I do not need chemo, do not need radiation. I had my boobs removed on 6/20 due to invasive ductal carcinoma. So, i wont ...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
haven't updated in a while... - VSG was 4 months ago. I've lost 73lbs so far. I would have been further along, but I got derailed by breast cancer. I had a double mastectomy on June 20th. I think that surgery thr...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
3 months post op - I missed my 3 month surgiversary on the 7th. So, I'm playing catch up. I'm down 4 pant sizes, down from 2X shirts to a L, and my bra went from 42DD to 38D. I have a lot more energy...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
cancer update - Had surgery consult yesterday. I am having a bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction with TRAM abdominal muscle flap. In other words, they are removing my boobs & replacing...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
11 week + 3 day update - I have gone from a 24 to an 18 in pants and from a 42DD to a 38 D. The scale says 61 lbs since my journey began. I feel so much better. If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Update and bad news... (xpost) - May as well rip it like a band-aid. I am 10 weeks post-op today. I have lost a total of 55 pounds. I feel good, and I'm starting to look good as well. I'm exactly halfway to my...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
XPOST: My doctor's appointment today.... - Went freaking awesome!!! I woke up at 11:00am today, just vegged on the couch for a while, then got up and went to the gym. Did the 30 minute circuit, then 30 min on the elliptic...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
new bra - I was in a 42DD when I started this journey. Went to Wal-Mart & bought a balconette style bra. Its a 38D. Just a tiny bit of spillage on the top, but I'm sure it will loosen up in ...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
I went back to weights today... - And let me tell you, I have missed the love affair I had with them. I was officially cleared for weights this past Friday, but I couldn't get in with my personal trainer until thi...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
dropped 2 sizes - I shop salvation army a lot since their stock changes all the time. I stopped in tonight to get an outfit and I walked out with a NSV! I have been in size 24 pants for years. I hav...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
upcoming surgeries - Before my VSG, I was consulting with my cancer team and they want me to have my ovaries removed. I had a hysterectomy in 2005 due to uterine cancer. The ovary removal would be prev...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
WARNING: TMI NSV - I'm only posting this because I cannot be the only one that has experienced this.
I can wipe my ass with ease!
Now, if I only pooped more than once a week, I could this NSV ...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
NSV - With different work schedules at my work, I go almost a week without seeing some people. I have already been told that my face looks thinner, but never considered that a NSV. Thos...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
no PPIs. - I'm almost 3 weeks post- op, and somewhere around 9 days out, I forgot to take my omeprazol. I didn't notice any difference. I didn't take it the next day, and everything was statu...
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
nyquil question - Van I take liquid Nyquil ever again? This used to be my go-to for cold symptoms.
bigredlt posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
taking time to smell the roses - I realize that I'm only 13 days post-op, however, I also realize that while we have one big goal ahead of us, it is important to me to reflect along my journey. Through the miracl...
About Me
Harrisburg, PA
Location
24.9
BMI
Surgery
03/07/2014
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Jan 15, 2014
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