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Sweetybabs

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Blogging? Humm..not sure I get the whole thing but here I go! :)

 

STATS:

Married

5'8

Beginning weight: 351.8 (July 2011)

Current weight: 307.8 (Oct. 5, 2011)

 

I am a southern lady living in central Oklahoma..married to a amazing man..raising our 8 children. That is the basics! :) I am having the VGS on Nov. 2, 2011 and truly feel this is the best decision for me! I just turned 44 yrs old...and have thought about gastric bypass for over 10 yrs now. Timing is everything..and this time is MY time! I had some issues with guilt...feeling guilty for being selfish..feeling as if I am talking money out of the family funds to do this...but when it is all said and done..the family will benefit from it too. Everyone is extremely supportive...I have the best husband ever...he is my biggest fan! :) I am very blessed!

 

Well....I have watch the VGS videos and have talked to many people who have had the surgery...all of this has made me feel good about my decision. I began the program 2 months ago...and have since lost 44 pounds...by doing the 1200 cals, 90 carbs, 80-100 proteins and 50 fats. I have lost enough weight now to exercise. I walk 1.5 miles per day! I have gone from a tight size 28 to a size 24 in just 2 months.

 

My decision to do this has nothing to do with the number on the scale. It has everything to do with my family. In May 2011 I was told by my doctor that I could not walk anymore...my right knee was almost bone on bone. The pain was unbearable. After weeks of feeling sorry for myself..I decided it was time to take control of this and correct it. On Aug. 2, 2011 I enrolled into the Bariatrics program. I have never felt so confident about anything.

 

My "Ahhh" moment was when I realize that if I didn't change..I would become a burden to my husband and children! I could never bare the thought of hindering this family all because I was FAT!

 

I am excited to exercise...which is a 1st for me! :) I love "speed walking" and I just bought Zumba! I have no natural given rythem..so time will tell!

 

My whole life...I have heard "You are such a beautiful woman..", "You have such a pretty face..." and etc. Well...I want to change that...I want the rest of me to match the "pretty face"! I want to shop off the racks...sit in a normal seat...and when people stare at me..it isn't because of my size! This is my journey...follow me as we walk together in this journey to regain "our" lives!

 

God bless each of you!

 

 

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Sweetybabs! So happy for you and your decision to take your life back and live it to the fullest! You deserve to have wonderful "shared" moments with your family and not be a spectator in their lives. Best wishes to you in the journey!!!!!!!!

Two Fingers, One Love!

Cammyd!;)

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OOoh, that "pretty face" thing always drove me crazy! lol

Glad you've found the time to realize that you deserve to have a good quality of life to share with your family. Sometimes we give so much of ourselves until we have nothing left. I'm happy that your family is supportive, it makes it all so much easier to deal with.

Girl you have 8 babies? You DESERVE this time for you! Wishing you much success on your journey...dont be a stranger, ask lots of questions and read every post that grabs your attention. VST has been nothing but a help to me, dont know where I'd be without it!

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I agree! I have read until my eyes feel like that are going to pop out! I've watched every video and testimonial on YouTube...and still crave knowledge! I found this site yesterday by mistake ..and what a find it was! I love it!

I gave birth to 3 kids...my husband has 5...50% (4 girls) still live at home and the other 50% (2 boys and 2 girls) are on their own. We are so blessed!

I will stay in touch! :)

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