Queen J
My 2006 Magical Journey
Jan 29, 2007
March 10, 2006
Today I am 2 years out from my TT. I had it two years after WLS and I am pleased with the results. I need to exercise more and tone up but I am getting there. There will be a comparison photo coming for my 4 years from whence I have come.
March 12, 2006
Me at 4 Years Post-op
This is me at 4 Years Post-op and I think I look pretty good. I have gained about 20 pounds over the 4 year period but; I am still happy. My focus now is to work at getting that 20 pounds back off. Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I am still doing the dayum thang.
April 12, 2006
Hello Everyone, well today I am 4.1 years post-op and still holding on trying to tone up and keep the weight from coming back. This is a tremendous job to do. Meaning, eating right and exercising. The exercising part is really hard. But, I am still determined.
May 12, 2006
Today were suppose to be my 4 year checkup in Birmingham with my WLS doctor. I had to cancel it until the 26th of this month. I know he is going to be upset because I have gained a lot of weight back. I really think something is going wrong? When I see him on the 26th I will let you all know what happens and what he tells me.
May 26, 2006
Went to Birmingham to WLS doctor and he said I am doing fine. I have only gained 10 pounds since I were there 3 years ago. He said he will see me next year in May - 2007. WoW I was proud. Now I will concentrate on making myself better and do what is right.
June 7, 2006
The month of June has approched us and I am doing well. Still no complications from WLS. This month we will be attending a meet and greet in Chicago and to help Dimple Donna celebrate her 50th Birthday. I am excited to be going back to Chicago. The last time I visited were in 1982 and that's been over 20 years. I am also excited to be seeing my BAFamily also. Most of them I hadn't seen since last year in Atlanta. I continue to add on and post and post to my profile hoping to inspire and encourage someone along this WLS Journey. I get so much strength when I read others profiles who have kept up their post for encouragement. If someone is reading this who is deciding on having WLS remember to do it for you and you alone because if you are doing it to be fine, or to impress or to make others like you more it will be in vain. First and foremost do it for you and you only. I am not where I want to be in this journey. But, I can say I thank God I am not where I use to be. I fall down, but I get up, but then I dust myself off and continue on with the struggle. My fear is to wake up one day and find myself back at 309 and I will be so sad. I know that I like the way I am now, but would like to lose 20 more pounds and I am going to do just that with the help of the Lord.
July 4, 2006
Happy 4th of July everyone. I ate too much these couple of days since I have been off. This was a long weekend Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and I go back to work tomorrow on Wednesday. I am starting my own business soon and I will continue to work at my present job until I can see myself climbing the ladder of success. WLS is still the best thing that has ever happened in my life, but I still can see how easily the pounds can creep back up. I am praying that God will help me to control my eating habits and get back to the swing of things.
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July 12, 2006
Hello everyone. Welcome to my monthly update. I am still on a high from my Chicago trip. I have opened my business and are doing good. Trying to drum up some new accounts. I am still having this pain in the upper part of my stomach. It hurts really bad sometimes, even when I drink water it hurts. I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital but, don't know. I know its no use of me going to a doctor here especially after having WLS they just don't understand. Anyway, if it gets worst I will post and let everyone know how things are going. Keep me in your prayers.
August 12, 2006
Well, I am doing pretty good healthwise, I gained some weight, but like I always say, I know what to do to get it off. My heart is a little heavy today. On yesterday, my husband asked me not really came out and said the word, but suggested that we need to split up. I know for years things has not been as they should but, I care about him deeply and he could become a better husband if he would do his responsibility as being a man. I pray that God helps me to make the right decision. If it come to a divorce, I will leave Alabama and make a new start for my life. All of you who are having WLS congratulations and best wishes to you. It is still the best thing that I have ever done for myself.
September 12, 2007
Hello everyone, everything is going well since WLS. It has been 4 years and 5 months since WLS. I feel good, but I feel FAT and look FAT, and I have gained but; I know that I will have to work on that. Remember people, your taste for food will come back for sure and you will be able to eat more and more. Exercise is the key. Will talk to you guys later. PEACE!!!
Today I am 2 years out from my TT. I had it two years after WLS and I am pleased with the results. I need to exercise more and tone up but I am getting there. There will be a comparison photo coming for my 4 years from whence I have come.
March 12, 2006
Me at 4 Years Post-op
This is me at 4 Years Post-op and I think I look pretty good. I have gained about 20 pounds over the 4 year period but; I am still happy. My focus now is to work at getting that 20 pounds back off. Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I am still doing the dayum thang.
April 12, 2006
Hello Everyone, well today I am 4.1 years post-op and still holding on trying to tone up and keep the weight from coming back. This is a tremendous job to do. Meaning, eating right and exercising. The exercising part is really hard. But, I am still determined.
May 12, 2006
Today were suppose to be my 4 year checkup in Birmingham with my WLS doctor. I had to cancel it until the 26th of this month. I know he is going to be upset because I have gained a lot of weight back. I really think something is going wrong? When I see him on the 26th I will let you all know what happens and what he tells me.
May 26, 2006
Went to Birmingham to WLS doctor and he said I am doing fine. I have only gained 10 pounds since I were there 3 years ago. He said he will see me next year in May - 2007. WoW I was proud. Now I will concentrate on making myself better and do what is right.
June 7, 2006
The month of June has approched us and I am doing well. Still no complications from WLS. This month we will be attending a meet and greet in Chicago and to help Dimple Donna celebrate her 50th Birthday. I am excited to be going back to Chicago. The last time I visited were in 1982 and that's been over 20 years. I am also excited to be seeing my BAFamily also. Most of them I hadn't seen since last year in Atlanta. I continue to add on and post and post to my profile hoping to inspire and encourage someone along this WLS Journey. I get so much strength when I read others profiles who have kept up their post for encouragement. If someone is reading this who is deciding on having WLS remember to do it for you and you alone because if you are doing it to be fine, or to impress or to make others like you more it will be in vain. First and foremost do it for you and you only. I am not where I want to be in this journey. But, I can say I thank God I am not where I use to be. I fall down, but I get up, but then I dust myself off and continue on with the struggle. My fear is to wake up one day and find myself back at 309 and I will be so sad. I know that I like the way I am now, but would like to lose 20 more pounds and I am going to do just that with the help of the Lord.
July 4, 2006
Happy 4th of July everyone. I ate too much these couple of days since I have been off. This was a long weekend Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and I go back to work tomorrow on Wednesday. I am starting my own business soon and I will continue to work at my present job until I can see myself climbing the ladder of success. WLS is still the best thing that has ever happened in my life, but I still can see how easily the pounds can creep back up. I am praying that God will help me to control my eating habits and get back to the swing of things.
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July 12, 2006
Hello everyone. Welcome to my monthly update. I am still on a high from my Chicago trip. I have opened my business and are doing good. Trying to drum up some new accounts. I am still having this pain in the upper part of my stomach. It hurts really bad sometimes, even when I drink water it hurts. I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital but, don't know. I know its no use of me going to a doctor here especially after having WLS they just don't understand. Anyway, if it gets worst I will post and let everyone know how things are going. Keep me in your prayers.
August 12, 2006
Well, I am doing pretty good healthwise, I gained some weight, but like I always say, I know what to do to get it off. My heart is a little heavy today. On yesterday, my husband asked me not really came out and said the word, but suggested that we need to split up. I know for years things has not been as they should but, I care about him deeply and he could become a better husband if he would do his responsibility as being a man. I pray that God helps me to make the right decision. If it come to a divorce, I will leave Alabama and make a new start for my life. All of you who are having WLS congratulations and best wishes to you. It is still the best thing that I have ever done for myself.
September 12, 2007
Hello everyone, everything is going well since WLS. It has been 4 years and 5 months since WLS. I feel good, but I feel FAT and look FAT, and I have gained but; I know that I will have to work on that. Remember people, your taste for food will come back for sure and you will be able to eat more and more. Exercise is the key. Will talk to you guys later. PEACE!!!
I Have a Date
Jan 29, 2007
A week from today, Monday, February 5, I will be having a Bilateral Vertical Breast Reduction with free nipple and lateral breast liposuction. I went today and got my measurements and markings and I will go Wednesday for my Preop and preadmit. He the PS said, I have so much loose skin to be removed and it will probably take at least 3-4 hours in surgery, and he hope he can remove it all with the first surgery or he might have to do some more later, which will also be done with liposuction. One breast is larger that the other. Which he referred to them as the girls, but he is trying to make them twins as near as possible. He said this will be a Patterson operation, non-like one he's done before. So that would be interesting. I received my prescriptions for antibotics and pain meds, bought my sport bras, and if anyone who has already gone through this procedure before might can let me know what else to expect. I really have mixed emotions right now.
1957-2007
Jan 04, 2007
I was born in year 1957 which makes 2007 50 years. That is a great accomplishment in a life which I know so many that didn't make it to see 50 years.
I am so happy to have had WLS this year will be 5 years post-op for me. WLS March 12, 2002 and PS March 10, 2004, and I have been approved for a BR and has not scheduled it yet...
I am so thankful to God for all that He has done for me and all the many blessings he has bestowed upon me.
I am so happy to have had WLS this year will be 5 years post-op for me. WLS March 12, 2002 and PS March 10, 2004, and I have been approved for a BR and has not scheduled it yet...
I am so thankful to God for all that He has done for me and all the many blessings he has bestowed upon me.
The Big Day
Dec 05, 2006
12/5/2006
Had my consultation on Monday, November 27th it went well. 32 years ago when I was in the 11th grade going to the 12th I had a breast reduction. I was only 17 years old, and they took 10 pounds from each breast. One day I noticed a stain on my bra, on the right side and I was having a drainage from my breast this went on for a year or more. So I decided to go to the doctor. He said it was where my bra was rubbing and he did the sink test to see how heavy the breast were. I had lost a lot since WLS but they were sagging and a lot if skin, he didn't think it might would be approved since I had a breast reduction 32 years ago. But guess what, I were approved and I think it was mainly b/c of the scar and the hanging skin. The PS said that due to the weight loss my breast would be small and he would remove all the batwings. I am so glad about the approval.
Had my consultation on Monday, November 27th it went well. 32 years ago when I was in the 11th grade going to the 12th I had a breast reduction. I was only 17 years old, and they took 10 pounds from each breast. One day I noticed a stain on my bra, on the right side and I was having a drainage from my breast this went on for a year or more. So I decided to go to the doctor. He said it was where my bra was rubbing and he did the sink test to see how heavy the breast were. I had lost a lot since WLS but they were sagging and a lot if skin, he didn't think it might would be approved since I had a breast reduction 32 years ago. But guess what, I were approved and I think it was mainly b/c of the scar and the hanging skin. The PS said that due to the weight loss my breast would be small and he would remove all the batwings. I am so glad about the approval.
Breast Reduction/Breast Lift
Nov 08, 2006
I have a consultation on Monday, November 27, for a Breast Reduction/Breast Lift. I am hoping BC/BS of Alabama will cover all the expenses. I am looking forward to this, b/c the girls has really drooped since WLS.
My Marvelous Journey
Oct 18, 2006
I am 5 years post-op. I have WLS on March 12, 2002 in Birmingham, Alabama by Dr. Ronald H. Clements, MD. I have lost a total of 141 pounds. I had plastic surgery in my hometown of Troy, on March 10, 2004. I am well pleased with the procedure. I am still trying to lose an additional 25 more pounds. WLS is indeed one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I feel like a totally new person inside and out. I don't look like the same person I looked like 4 1/2 years ago. I will be 50 years old soon, and I am told I look younger than my two daughters who are 23 and 20.
About Me
Troy, AL
Location
32.9
BMI
Surgery
03/12/2002
Surgery Date
Jul 29, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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Left - 311 lbs - Right 170lbs
311/210lbs
Me at 4 Years Post-op
170lbs
