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Well it has been an eternity since I last posted.  My surgiversary was Feb 15, 2010, I can not believe it has been 3 years!!  I have lost 127 pounds.  So much has changed since I last posted, but too much to post.  For the most part life is wonderful!!  I have gained so much confidence since the surgery and have recently starting dating someone who I really like.  Instead of being the quiet, insecure girl of the group, I have become the socialite. It seems that I am making up for lost time (but in a good way).  I'm so thankful that I decided to have weight loss surgery, and by the Grace of God, I have not had one major complication.  I had to have my gall bladder out a year ago, and since the gastric bypass surgery, I have to take Nexium (prob for the rest of my life), but I can live with that.  Whats really amazing is how my family and close friends act towards me now.  Before I was too fat, now I'm "too skinny".  I guess some people will never be pleased, oh well!!!  I will try not to be so much of a stranger here on this website.


Take Care!

Hi All!!!!


Happy New Year to everyone..... well here are my updates...

1. I am down 110 pounds, I had to change my goal to 150 pounds, so now I have 4 more pounds to loose.  

2.  I have been having a lot of nausea (intermittent) since October 2007.. (and NO I am NOT pregnant), after some tests my dr and surgeon both seem to think its my gallbladder.  I am soooo upset that I have to have another surgery, but it needs to come out. I have obviously been in denial about the entire thing hoping it would just go away, however I will be having that surgery Feb 25.  I pray things go okay with that.  

3.  Im sure this is a normal occurence, but I have been experiencing a lot of emotional ups & downs especially since about last Sept.  Im trying to take one day at a time, but Im wondering if my thyroid is out of whack... I had bloodwork done last Friday, so I guess we will see about that.  


4.  I will post some updated pictures soon...

Overall though, I am blessed that I had this surgery, it has really changed my life and my outlook on a lot of things.  I have discovered so much about me that I was "hiding" behind all of the weight...  I will continue to keep you posted... until then be blessed.


Anya

Hi All!!!!!

I know that it has been an eternity since I posted last.  Since my last post I have managed to:

1. Complete a Master's in Nursing program

2. Relocate to the Washington, DC area

3. Interview for and start a new job

4. And... I am down a total of 77 pounds as of this morning!!!!

5.  Oh yea... I'm down from a size 20/22 to 14/16. (I honestly never would have thought that I would see a size 14 again not to mention being less than 200 pounds!!!

So as you can see I have been terribly busy over the past few months.  I must say that I am truly BLESSED!!!  I wake up every morning thanking God for a second chance!

 Overall I feel much better and I finally feel like my old self again.  The one thing I wish I was more prepared for is the increased amount of attention...   it is driving me absolutely insane!!!  I cant stand it!!!  I guess I have to learn to get used to it.  

Okay so that is all for me right now... I would end this by saying that I will try to be more prudent about posting more frequently... but right now that now that is impossible... 


Take Care and continue to be encouraged!

Hi all!!  Well I know it has been awhile since I have posted!!  I have been so busy with trying to finish up graduate school, etc  I can finally say that I am feeling like my old self again....  never thought I would be able to say that.  I am now eating regular foods again, however each day continues to be a learning experience.  I am down 42 pounds as of yesterday's  weight.  Im now looking foward to getting more exercise and continuing to drink my water and eat my protein.  I know that I am truly blessed to have gotten through this without any complications.  I wake up each morning and thank God for another day!  Well Im going to try to  get some sleep and will keep you posted!



Anya

Hi all!  Well I cant believe that I am on Week 6 and quickly approaching Week 7.  I must say that I have learned ALOT in 6 weeks!!!  I am down 31 pounds.  Im starting to feel more like my old self again (slowly but surely).  Right now Im just trying to make it through the rest of the semester of graduate school and to graduate.  I have learned also who my true friends are during this entire process.  In a way kind of sad b/c the ones that I thought were my friends turned out to be haters.  Oh well such as life!!  I know in earlier post I was talking alot about regretting this entire procedure, but I am sooo happy that I made this decision!  Now I know that my weight will no longer be an issue as long as I continue doing what Im doing!  Now I can focus more on ME and what really makes me happy and also focus on other day to day issues.  Anywho I hope everyone that reads this is doing well...  Please pray for me as I will continue to do the same for you!!

Hi all!!!

Okay so I keep telling myself I will be more diligent about posting here.  It has been a little over 3 weeks since my surgery.   I must say that I have learned so much over this past few weeks.  I have learned when to stop eating, when Im actually hungry, etc.  I have also learned what foods I can not tolerate which is kind of depressing.  For example, before surgery I loved grits.  Now I cant tolerate instant grits.  I have tried twice and each time ended with the same results.  It has been very frustrating for me to understand that I cant go and do things like before surgery.  I have to constantly remind myself that I just had major surgery and that I have to limit my activities.  I hope that wont last too much longer.  There are so many thing that I must accomplish before its too late.  Anyway I hope everyone is doing well....

Oh yea... I am down 21 pounds.  

Anya

Hi guys,  I know that it has been awhile since I have posted last.  Life is slowly trying to pick up for me now.  Each and every day seems to be better.  I have started my pureed foods as of yesterday... I am really just trying to make it until next week.  All baby food is quite disgusting.  I have tried pureeing my own things and lets just say texture does matter when it comes to food and its taste.  So please I could use some words of encouragment on things that I can look foward to eating next week when I am able to have soft foods....


Thanks,
Anya

Hi all!  Well I am still in the hospital waiting on my MD to come and write some discharge orders.  I was all excited about having the surgery and a part of me is sad... I know that sounds so wierd, but I am kind of sad.  I feel like maybe I have made a terrible irreversible mistake.  I guess because for some reason I feel that Im never going to be able to eat normally again, and I know that isnt true at all!  Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers?  Did anyone else feel sad or regretful immediately post-op??




Anya

Well right now I am in the hospital post-op day 1.  I wish someone would have told me that I would not be able to eat anything until the following day of surgery after a swallow test.....  My mouth is so dry my lips are sticking to my teeth.  Anywho so far everyone has been extra nice.  I have such supportive friends and families and I cant wait until I start loosing the weight.  Anyway I will keep you updated.... Unitl then....

Since the last time I posted, I have submitted my claim to insurance and was approved.  I will be having surgery in 1 week.  Its amazing how time flies.  I cant believe that this time next week I will be beginning my new journey.  I am soo excited... I will try to post more here more often to document my journey.... until then.