prettygirl715
Where do I begin? I have always wanted to loose weight but never had the will power to actually try. I tried slim fast, diet pills and even stopped eating meat, none of those plans seemed to work for me. My last result was having surgery. I am 32years old, single without children and very unhappy. I couldn't stand to go shopping because clothes didn't fit me. I would spend hours going from store to store trying to find something that didn't make me look fat. Well guess what? There is no such outfit! I decided to have weight loss surgery on February 14, 2004. I went to a wedding and in the pictures I looked like I was 5 months pregant. I had to change my apperance. I didn't like being on blood pressure medicine and I was borderline diabetic. I had anxiety attacks and I didn't want to die. I had to make a change in my life or I wouldn't have one.
I changed my insurance company, researched different clinics and decieded on Liv-Lite. My whole process went rather quickly. My insurance kicked in on May 1 and I went for my physical exam on May 10. I had my psych exam on May 28 and I meet with the surgeon on June 3. I was approved for surgery on June 11. Needless to say I was estatic! My surgery was scheduled for July 2.
July 2, 2004
I weighed 246lbs the day of surgery, July 2, 2005. I was a little nevous, but I knew what I had to do. My family wasn't as supportive about my decision. My dad wanted me to wait a year and he promised to exercise with me daily if I didn't have surgery. He wanted me to pray and ask God to give me the will power to loose weight. He didn't know how many nights I had cried and cried over being overweight. He didn't know how many times I got on my knees and prayed that same prayer. I prayed and asked God if surgery was the best thing for me and at the time I was sure that I was doing the right thing, despite what my dad wanted. My mom was different. She wanted me happy, but she was afraid for me. She didn't want me to have any regrets later. I am blesed to have such loving and supportive parents. They were both by my side when I woke up from surgery.
Recovery, July 5, 2004
I was in some discomfort, but not actual pain or agony. I didn't like the tubes in me or the shoes they made you wear for circulation. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days. They wouldn't let me go home until I had a bm. I was so glad when I finally had one. It meant I was going to be alright. I had lost 4 lbs down to 244. I am on my way!
July 12,2004
I went to get my drain tubes out and that hurt a lot. I was also able to sit up and by the July 15, my birthday, I was driving. I couldn't back up because I had to bend my stomach but being able to drive was the best thing for boredom. I was glad to be out of the house and around people. I hated giving myself the lotrim shots twice a day, but if it was going to help me then I did what I had to do. I lost another 5lbs down to 239.
July 23, 2004
I had my first of 3 strictures. It was really scary. I would throw up blood and it was terrible. Oh yeah throwing up was the worst. Everything I tried to eat would come right back up. I never cheated because I was scared of being sick. I couldn't eat anything solid for about 2 months. I was stuck with eating or drinking soup, mashed potatoes and freeze pops. I wouldn't even look at anything fried or anything with sugar in it. Sugar was the enemy.
August 16, 2004
I was wearing a size 22/24 before surgery now I am wearing a size 16. I am seeing a big difference in my body. I can actually see the weight melting off of me and I am so happy. I started walking a mile every 3 days on July 19 and now I am up to 1 mile everyday. I can breath without taking large breathes.I went back to work on Aug 31, 2004 weighing 223lbs. I had lost 23lbs.
September 12, 2004
I joined the gym at my job and started working out with weights. I started attendind an abs class 3 days a week and I have developed a little muscle tone. I am getting mixed reactions from my co-workers.I never told anyone that I had weight loss surgery so they didn't know what to think of my sudden weight loss. I told them that I had gotten sick, which is true. I was sick from having 3 strictures a week apart from each other. Some of them are happy for me, while others are talking about me behind my back. I am starting to feel depressed. I was weighing 213 down 33lbs.
October 16, 2004
I got an award from the gym for being workout partner of the month. I was very happy. I worked out in the gym 5 days a week and I was down to a size 13/14. I hadn't wore that size since 12th grade. That was almost 14 years ago! I am weighing 200 down 46lbs!
November 27, 2004
I went to a party at my job and I wore a dress that was a size large. I couldn't believe I was wearing a large, but all my hard work was really starting to pay off. I am still eating very small portions and bread is a real killer. I seem to be able to drink as much coffee as I want. My taste buds are really changing. I used to love crystal light before surgery and now it is gross. It really makes my want to gag. I am down to throwing up about once evey 2 days which is really good. I am weighing 188 down 58lbs.
December 29, 2004
Christmas was really hard. I wanted to eat everything in sight. Cookies, cakes, pies and just everything. But of course I couldn't, didn't stop me from trying and ending up in the bathroom. I am kinda sad that I can't eat like everyone else. But I asked for the surgery. I am weighing 180lbs down 62lbs.
I brought the New Year in Altanta. I had a really good time just relaxing and visting with my family.
Januay 17, 2005
I am off work for 4 weeks and I didn't exercise nearly as much as I should have. I joined Bally's and got a personal trainer. I also started keeping a journal of my eating. I weigh 177.
February 14, 2005
I think I have gotten lazy. I know that I need to exerise, but I don't want to. My weight is 174. I am very depressed!
February 18, 2004
I spent Valentines weekend in Atlanta.
March/April 2005
I am weighing 160. I am wearing size 12 but I have so much skin hanging. My breast look like something off a feed the children commercial. They are gross. I hate looking at my naked body. I have gone into a deep depression. I don't talk to anyone and I don't know what to do. I joined the softball team at my job and I love going to practice. I am really learning the game.
May 20, 2005
I weighed 156 on May 20.
June 13, 2005
I haven't played in an actual game yet because I am not the good of a player. I plan to use this year as practice and next year I will be a real ballplayer.
I don't know what happened. I have gained weight. I am exercising and going to softball practice. I am back up to 158 and I am depressed. I can't seem to eat properly anymore. All I crave is junk food like I never had surgery and I don't get sick anymore. I will throw up bread if I try to eat it to fast, but potatoe chips are my weakness. I gave them up for Lent and they have somehow worked there way back into my life.
June 25, 2005
I am entering my fist race ever. It is 5k walk and I have been working hard to prepare for it. I can run 4 miles on the treadmill in about 58minutes. I walked in the race and had my best time ever. I walked 3.12 miles in 28 minutes. I was floating the entire day. I felt great. I am weigh 155. I wanted to loose 100 lbs my July 2. I am wearing a size 10. I have an appointment on July 5 for my tummy tuck.
