Where I am In my journey thus far!!!

July 19, 2004

Hi family it has been awhile since I posted any thing in regards to

my WLS so here goes.In march of 2003 my journey began I was pre op

with tons of co morbitites.I was a new mom and I weighed 343.I was

told

by my pcp that if I did not get serious about losing weight that I

could die at a very young age I was 35.I have a dear friend who was

planning to have WLS and was on her why to getting it done she told

me to research and think about getting it my self.I was so against it

I told her that I could do it my self and that I was not willing to

risk my life well I did my research talked to alot of my co workers

who are 3 and 4 years out went to several support group meetings.I

was finally ok with having WLS lap RNY.In august of 2003 I went to

see Dr hopkins my bariatric specialist he helped my get a clear

understanding that Wls is not a cure for obesity but a tool that if

used the right way great success would be gained so he put me on a

strict diet,my surgeon did not requier me to lose weight this was

just Dr hopkins why of helping his Pt get ready for a life style

change.I was done with all the pre op testing. nov 21st was my one

on one with my sergeon.I had lost a total of 59 lbs on my own by this

time since march .Well the Dr was impressed and said I was ready and

they gave me a date Dec 2,2003 well that was rescheduled due to me

catching A sinus flu or something anyway The lord blessed me with a

date of Dec, 17,2003 that was my new beging.Now that I am 7mos post

op I

see things alot diffrent than when I started.I am happy with my

sucess thus far how ever I have had my ups and downs.I have lost 66

lbs since my surgery and 59 before a total of 125 .I eat all the

right things most of the times when I want a treat I have it.I am not

much on exercise which will change soon.As for my weight lose with

the new tool I was furstrated with only losing 66 lbs I believe that

I am a slow loser.I just knew that by now I would be down at least

100 lbs.I am up and down with emotions at times I think I am a

failure And then I look at my before pictures and I am amazed I geuss

what I am saying is that even though my body is changing I still am

the

same person with the same issues that I had before surgery that is

why I am so glad to be blessed with the great support that I have on

and off line.I know that I have to take it one day at a time and stay

off the forbidden scale . " I vow to only weigh twice a month " .I just

felt the need to vent I love you guys this is my home away for home

even though its in a computer HEHEHE well enough of my babaling love

you all my god bless you .

Wasia

July 20, 2004

Wasia,

You are in no way a failure. If you ask me you are amazing. How awesome that

you were able to loose the 59 pounds before and and to continue after the

surgery. 125 pounds gone is nothing to sneeze at. Keep up the good work!!!

You seem to be doing great to me.

Dora in Tennessee

Lap/Open RNY (date?)

Vanderbilt Hospital

446/446/150