Trixie2012

On my way to the hospital! So many mixed emotions. Will keep you guys updated!!!

That you can come so far in just four weeks. I looked back at an old pic and a new one side by side and almost cried! It is just so surreal!

Never been married....
I live on a tiny island in the Cayman Islands with about 180 people. Needless to say, the dating pool is really really small! All of my co-workers are in their late 20's to early 30's.... so, my fantasy is to drop 120 pounds and have all the hot guys on the island come a calling.... one at a time!

This one is evil...I have already had one mini-victory when my ex-husband saw me a few months ago after not seeing me in over a year. He doesn't know I had surgery. We didn't speak but the look on his face was...priceless! Now I can't wait to run into him again so he can see how even better and happy I look. The woman he cheated with sent me a text last year with their picture saying "thank you for the best gift of my life, he is a better man without you". Now she is bigger than I was and they have a baby. I wont ever stoop to her level to send her a text...but you can sure bet I have been posting new pictures to FB and leaving them as public! :-)

Hi Renee! I had surgery 7/9 too.
My weight morning of surgery was 197. I gained 8 lbs in the hospital and just got back to 197 this morning.
Hang in there. It's going to happen for us too!

Just got my dates. Pat Aug 13 and surgery Aug 29th. Excited as heck. I cant wait.

I am scheduled with Dr Ortiz on Sept 10 -
I CAN'T WAIT!

I'm down almost 70 lbs since my surgery March 19th. The loss has slowed down drastically but I'm excited. I am almost in "onederland" and only another 40 lbs to my original goal. Tgen i will continue and see how low can i go! Hope this feeling lasts.

That's me on the right

Surgery date 2/20/12 down 65 lbs do far yay!!!!

I recommend Dr Ortiz too. Surgery last Monday, 7/9, and back to work today.
Everything about my experience was first class and definitely top notch!
I had no real pain aside from gas pain. I was sent home with pain meds, antacid, anti nausea and antibiotic prescription medications. It's been smooth sailing.
Check out their videos on You Tube. They are VERY representative of the facilities as well as Dr Ortiz's personality and bedside manner.
I don't believe I could have made a better choice. OCC is awesome!

I haven't been posting lately because honestly.. im not sure what else to say.. I have had one hell of a journey these past 6 months.. and I feel terrific.. I just want to let anyone out there that worried know.. if you work your sleeve it will work for you!!!!! I couldn't be happier.. Im not even sure that I want to hit goal because im really happy with where i am at right now.. i always said that around 160 would be good for me because i have a lot more muscle than most so at a heavier weight I think I look ok.. So instead of waiting to hit goal I am officially posting my before and after pic. Again a huge thank u too all of you for your support during my journey I hope I can be a support for others on their journey!
anthem lap band policy.pdf me at my heaviest
weightlossticker.bmp just before surgery in oct 2011
one month post op
2 months post op
3 monst post op
4 months post op
5 months post op
...............................DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!....................
I TOOK THIS PICTURE YESTERDAY ----TODAY IS OFFICIALLY 6 MONTHS POST OP FOR ME!

Your pictures are like a thermometer they go pic 1 hot 2 hot 3 hot pic 4 hotter 5 hotter 6 very hot and 7 super hot just a guys point of view you look great

some update pics!! 11 months out... :-)
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after body shot after- face shot
after full body
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Surgery was June 28 but I count my weight loss from pre op diet June 14 which is when I took my before pic

just think guys by christmas we will be smoking hot im getting me a cute sexy outfit

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so, I was sleeved June 11th by the Phenomenal Dr Kelly (Tijuana) & as of today, I'm down over 26 pounds! I am already feeling so much better
& have a lot more energy to keep up with my 3 young kids! So hrtes to the next twenty five + pounds down the drain!

Umm.. I'm pretty sure I meant 'start'. Cannot wait to see the lbs START dropping!! LOL

hope2befree- one of the number one rules of WLS:
You cannot compare your progress to other people's!
I had about 185 lbs to lose initially - so I have a LOT to lose, that's alot of why I will more than likely lose more up front than those that have 80-100 lbs to lose.
Nine lbs is GREAT!! Think about it, that's almost TWO BAGS of potatoes!! Pick two of them up at the store and feel how heavy they are... you may change your tune

I was sadden to find out during my dr. appt on Tuesday that I am now 5'3". I have shrank ( shrink, shrank, shrunk) since college. I was 5'5.5". I figure the many years of carrying over 300 lbs on these bones did it. Since I can't get the height back I can at least get the weight off to see 150-160 lbs so I can rock some 2 inch heels by the time I turn 45....I have 2 years! My heels for the past 5 years have been Nike walking shoes:(

I am 5'4" and am shooting for 130. Although, I got to 140 a couple of years ago and was pretty happy with myself for the 5 minutes that I was at that weight.