~*~ Melissa ~*~

Updated my profile information for the first time since February, as I've been addicted to MFP. In one year, I lost 155 pounds and am living life. And the men seem to like the new me, too

Happy Birthday to ME! Birthday treat = part of a whipped frozen yogurt by yoplait

Pre-op and Six Month Post-Op pics are up. Check em out in my gallery.

Please add me on MyFitnessPal-- I'm going to start using it for more than just logging (SpartanMello09). Thanks!!

Please add me on MyFitnessPal-- I'm going to start using it for more than just logging (SpartanMello09). Thanks!!

The embarrassing feeling that I get showing "before" photos seems to be passing. Before and after pics coming by the end of the week

Protein Hot Chocolate = AMAZING!!! Can't pass up 23 grams of protein for an 8 ounce cup during these winter months.

After 100+ pounds lost, it's about time to post a before & after picture. Check back by midnight Thursday

It's official: arrived at ONE-DER-LAND! I feel amazing and have zero regrets. Haven't been this skinny or healthy in 10+ years. Thank you, Dr. Almanza. I am happily living life once again

I'm Baaaaack! Here's to no more hospitalizations and to getting back on my feet

I'm Baaaaack

I'm back home and slowly recovering. Writing a blog now with details. Thanks for all the support and well wishes, friends

Was admitted into the ER today, one month out. Please say a couple prayers for me as things are not looking good. Scans and x-rays in the AM, followed by consultation with a surgery team :'(

Urgent care round 3. I felt so good during my first two weeks post-op-- what happened? Wishing I could turn back the hands of time :'(

Saw myself in the mirror today and thought, "Dang I'm looking good". This has never happened in my 25 years of life. Thanks, Mr. Sleevie

Can't believe my one month anniversary is next week!

Heading back to urgent care Tuesday evening to see what the next option is with my incision sites. Please say a prayer for me :'(

Stitches are out but 3 of my 5 incisions are infected. I did everything I could to avoid, too. Boo!

I'm 11 days out from surgery and have yet to have a protein drink/shake. Time to get on board.... Any suggestons?

Sorry for being MIA lately- I plan to jump on tomorrow to blog about my experience and return messages. It's been 9 days since surgery and I feel GREAT!!

Less than 24 hours until the big day! Praying that my third flight booking doesn't get cancelled....

Got the job in Tennessee!! With all the stress from the job search and move from MI to TN, I almost forgot about a big procedure coming up in 4 DAYS!! I'm beyond ready for my new life to begin

Beyond stressed.... I just want to curl up in a ball and cry. I planned my surgery months in advance and everything is getting in the way. I will be in TN for an interview and they are taking me out for dinner (there goes my pre-op liquid diet), I will be moving to TN a week after my surgery (not supposed to lift), AND am forced to drive 9 hours down in a car (blood clots?). While everything I worked for is finally coming true, the one thing I want and need most is now in the way. I just don...

About to order me some UNJURY Chicken Flavored Soup. I heard it's AMAZING and can't get over the fact that 8 ounces has 21 GRAMS OF PROTEIN!!

Lost 20 pounds before beginning the pre-op liquid diet. Woo Hoo!!!