Oct 25, 2013

[ijones67 12]

Changing my life.

My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!

Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.

My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...

I pray my story has helped at least one person .

[haleytrim 244]

Thanks for posting this. I know that even with the surgery, I am in for the fight of my life to break bad eating habits and mental food issues. Just seeing through your experience that it can be done is inspiration!

[lindalue 70]

Changing my life.

My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay!

Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and on e u realize the mess u can eat like sugary products u go in for the kill, therefore if I don't stop I could easily put the weight back on! I've come to far to allow such thing to happen. If it wasn't for my husband I could have not made through these months after surgery. I was an emotional wreck, I regreted every moment of the surgery regardless of the weight I lost. I was made that I could not eat one decent meal yet my support kept reminding me that I was still in the learning stages of doing the right thing like learning to eat right and healthy. I'm no longer a diabetic or have cholesterol issues however I'm still on blood pressure medicine for whatever reasons my body doesn't want to cooperate ..... Lol.... I'm really at a good weight, I look damn good I've gone from a 18 pants to an 8 altogether, an XL shirts/blouses to mediums and 18-20 dress sizes to a 12. Although I may be a 10 since my 12's are a little big. Not sure of my new bra size becuz I've spent on the average of 150$ on ea bra and I'm having a difficult time letting go. I've deflated more the shrunk upstairs if which I'm not happy about but it is what it is.

My journey is a life long journey if I want to keep the weight off as I work with others whom I've seen put all of their weight back in within two yrs of their surgery . I do not drink SODAs and I hardly eat any breads. Potatos fills me up really fast and most of the time hurts my stomach but Rice, I'm a sucker for rice and I can eat a lot of it. As far as eating out, I finally stopped ordering for myself and just order an extra plate to take from my husband and son. Yes our tab is a lot cheaper and I'm full off a few bites. I'm not trying to finish my plate to hurt as if I'm in labor!!!!! It's. Journey and although I'm still fighting myself, it's worth every swing. I've always been active heavy & all but I don't feel embarrass of my weight any more and I'm constantly taking pictures and selfies...

I pray my story has helped at least one person .

Thank you so much for sharing I will be having surgery in October my weight is 202 I started on this journey at 209 we share a lot I have the same health issues as you and that is why I am having the surgery please stay in touch

[4everbeautiful 61]

Thank you for sharing an inspirational story!

[KSTUZ 438]

Thank you for sharing, I saw a lot of myself in ur story. I'm having a difficult time right now, still pre op with no date in sight just yet, but ur story is very inspiring. Keep up all the great work

[ijones67 12]

Thanks for posting this. I know that even with the surgery, I am in for the fight of my life to break bad eating habits and mental food issues. Just seeing through your experience that it can be done is inspiration!

Thank you so very much!!! It is a fight but with support it will be a lot easier, not easy but easier. Did u see my pics?

[ijones67 12]

Thanks for posting this. I know that even with the surgery, I am in for the fight of my life to break bad eating habits and mental food issues. Just seeing through your experience that it can be done is inspiration!

the fight will be with not understanding in your head why you can't have more than 2-3 bites of something that taste r e a l l y really good and trust me when I tell u, you will try it and when u do, h o n e y it will feel like a 200 lb child is stomping and pulling on your insides. Sooo pleasssse be careful once you get to solid foods. 10 months I'm still fighting that battle but on a different level. After 45 yrs eating my way, it's going to take a little longer for me to get it right... Keep in mind I am saying this with a smile on my face..

Good luck