rebeccarawks

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The first time I ever put myself on a diet was when I was in the 7th grade. I never mentioned it to anyone, not even my mom or sister. Not even my close friends. At that moment began a long love affair with yo-yo dieting. I was able to maintain a weight within 10-15 pounds of my ideal weight which was about 97 pounds for my height of 4'11". My body seemed most comfortable at about 135 by the time I hit high school. I was always fairly active which helped immensely with weight maintenance.

I got married when I was 19 to a man who could eat whatever he wanted and never gain an ounce and boy did he love to eat! I started putting on weight and was at about 165 when we got married. He seemed to really love my curves and softness. He always acted like I was the most beautiful girl in the world which wasn't really doing me any favors to be honest.

I put on more weight with each of my children. I delivered my first child weighing about 202 and wasn't able to lose the weight before getting pregnant again with my second child and delivering at 205. I plummeted into a bit of a depression and my weight crept up to 223 at my highest and I joined weight watchers. I knew I needed help. I fairly painlessly lost 26 pounds and then the struggle began to continue to lose. I lost an additional 20 pounds with the help of phentermine which was in abundant supply back in the late 90's and into 2000 or so. I managed to get back down into the 160's but when I stopped taking the phentermine my weight started coming back on.

I discovered Atkins about this time and I have yo-yo'd with low/no carb for many years now. I got down to 139 and even had a tummy tuck because I just knew I was never going to gain the weight back now that I had lost it by eliminating nearly all carbs from my diet. I did maintain for awhile within a few pounds until I had a surprise pregnancy with my fourth child (IUD). I delivered him at exactly 199.6 and it has been a battle ever since.

I don't know what it is about me personally that makes this so hard. I don't want the focus of my life to constantly be my weight for the rest of my life. I want to focus on more important things... like my children and my career. I want to be like the other moms I see who just live their lives and aren't always worried about their weight. I am confidant that the lap band is going to give me that edge and be that reminder tool that I need to assist me in keeping off the weight once I lose it.

I am an active person and I greatly enjoy rollerblading, playing tennis, and working out in the gym. I love to lift weights. I am strong and I am confidant. I just need some help to turn my dreams of being a fit mom into a reality.

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betty_s reacted to a post in a topic: So happy with my decision.
- May 28, 201412 yr
So happy with my decision.
So happy with my decision.

rebeccarawks replied to betty_s's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Great news! Keep up the awesome work!
- May 27, 201412 yr
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Banaster Hell???
Banaster Hell???

rebeccarawks replied to pinkypunk9's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I'm in bandster hell. Just started feeling it today at 2 weeks post op.
- July 3, 201313 yr
- 13 replies
New to FitBit - Hoping to find some friends!
New to FitBit - Hoping to find some friends!

rebeccarawks replied to beabenitez1978's topic in Fitness & Exercise

I just got my flex today! It's charging right now!
- July 3, 201313 yr
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rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: Down 7 More Pounds!!
- July 1, 201313 yr
rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: LADIES CAN WE TALK? :-)
- June 30, 201313 yr
☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to a post in a topic: Obesity as a disease
- June 27, 201313 yr
Corset trunkplasty!
Corset trunkplasty!

rebeccarawks replied to Atsirk85's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Never heard of that approach! You are healing unbelievably well!!! Congrats!!!
- June 27, 201313 yr
- 18 replies
Day 7
Day 7

rebeccarawks replied to BigOBoy123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Congrats!!! Great work!!!
- June 27, 201313 yr
- 8 replies
Met my goal
Met my goal

rebeccarawks replied to blpchick's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Amazing!!!! Great job!!!
- June 27, 201313 yr
- 12 replies
rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: YES! Someone noticed!
- June 27, 201313 yr
stept04 reacted to a post in a topic: Gas pains
- June 27, 201313 yr
Royalrags reacted to a post in a topic: Tricare prime
- June 26, 201313 yr
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- June 26, 201313 yr
Gas pains
Gas pains

rebeccarawks replied to herestoanewlife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Walking and day 4 for me.
- June 26, 201313 yr
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Advice on how to tighten that dreaded loose skin...
Advice on how to tighten that dreaded loose skin...

rebeccarawks replied to kbell2011's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I second the wrapping. Other than staying hydrated not sure there is much else.
- June 26, 201313 yr
- 4 replies
rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: Advice on how to tighten that dreaded loose skin...
- June 26, 201313 yr
Tricare prime
Tricare prime

rebeccarawks replied to mcclrm2's topic in Insurance & Financing

I just went through the process with triwest - united healthcare military west. It was 4 weeks from consult to surgery. Message me if you need any help.
- June 26, 201313 yr
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☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to a post in a topic: Fruit
- June 26, 201313 yr
Post-op Full liquid diet 'recipes' please :)
Post-op Full liquid diet 'recipes' please :)

rebeccarawks replied to beanie80's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I love the organic chicken broth from Safeway. It is delicious!
- June 26, 201313 yr
- 5 replies
united healthcare
united healthcare

rebeccarawks replied to italianmama82's topic in Insurance & Financing

It may be excluded. Every plan is different.
- June 26, 201313 yr
- 22 replies
rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: My Fitness Pal - did you know?
- June 25, 201313 yr
rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: Day 13 post op
- June 25, 201313 yr
On my way to the hospital
On my way to the hospital

rebeccarawks replied to herestoanewlife's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Congrats!!!
- June 25, 201313 yr
- 25 replies
rebeccarawks reacted to a post in a topic: On my way to the hospital
- June 25, 201313 yr
Hello Everyone!
Hello Everyone!

rebeccarawks replied to txflea's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

How's everyone doing?
- June 25, 201313 yr
- 16 replies
Fruit
Fruit

rebeccarawks replied to patience1822's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Great news! Can't wait to have some watermelon!!
- June 25, 201313 yr
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Anyone in the Lacey / Olympia / Tumwater area?
Anyone in the Lacey / Olympia / Tumwater area?

rebeccarawks replied to Ponderer's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I just had my surgery by dr Neal on the 17th of this month. My experience so far has been great. Do you all attend the support group meetings?
- June 24, 201313 yr
- 9 replies

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Banaster Hell???

New to FitBit - Hoping to find some friends!

Corset trunkplasty!

Day 7

Met my goal

Gas pains

Advice on how to tighten that dreaded loose skin...

Tricare prime

Post-op Full liquid diet 'recipes' please :)

united healthcare

On my way to the hospital

Hello Everyone!

Fruit

Anyone in the Lacey / Olympia / Tumwater area?

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