Shrinking Mama - Latest Comments

Re: 6 Months Post VSG – Update!

Jrgal4ever — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:20:14 -0000

Have to agree with the previous comment...you look absolutely stunning and I love your blog. I'm waiting my date to see my surgeon on November 2nd for what I expect and have been told will be RNY...but we'll see lol. Good luck on the rest of your journey...you've been amazing so far, give yourself some credit :)

Re: 6 Months Post VSG – Update!

Guest — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:05:03 -0000

Long time follower, first time commenter: YOU LOOK AMAZING! You're face just screams happiness. Congratulations!

Re: Surprise! It’s a……VSG?!

Cdlewis — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:28:00 -0000

I was scheduled for the duodenal switch and woke up with a VSG and now my insurance is saying that is NOT a covered insurance - I am on my 5th appeal

Re: Progress Pics

Nellybee3 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:41:58 -0000

wow you are truly an inspiration for me! i have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and will be starting the optifast diet as well (i need to lose approx 120Ibs to get to my ideal weight) keep us updated on your progress! :)

Re: Surprise! It’s a……VSG?!

Cdlewis — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:34:36 -0000

Yeah, I went in for a DS and woke up with VSG part of it - disoreinting, isn't it? All your research has been for one surgery and you get another one. My problem was due to adhesions from a prior hernia surgery left my no loose intestines to do any diverting

Re: 6 Weeks Post-Op

Black Irish Girl — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:19:14 -0000

great job! it gets better with time, i promise. i am six months out and have lost 65 pounds, so you are doing fantastic!
BIG dee

Re: Surprise! It’s a……VSG?!

fatgirlchanging — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:03:34 -0000

No need to hope, because you WILL rock it girl! You may have been thrown a curveball, but I have no doubt you are going to knock it out of the park. I swear I didn't mean to make a baseball reference...but I started typing, and that is what came out! Hugs!

Re: Who’s Mama

Betsy — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:08:42 -0000

This story is very encouraging for me... All the shit your tired of, believe Im tired as well at only 22 days of my surgery and stuffing the Optifast shakes and not wanting to drink them not because they dont taste right but because I prefer a Wooper at Burger King or a Big Mac at McDonalds instead... I read this over and over and it makes me want to continue Optifast until I can demostrate my family that this 34 year old woman the "Fatty" like they call me at home will no longer continue carring the same weight ever again...

Re: Who’s Mama

rymebe73 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:22:00 -0000

Your story is almost a mirror image of mine...battling weight since I was a teen, not feeling pretty enough, etc...instead of Jenny Craig, I went through Herbal Magic, twice...first time when I was in mid-20s, lost over 70lbs! Was on top of the world, met my husband, had three kids, in process gained that plus back...decided to try Herbal Magic again but had to factor kids, house, bills...was not able to continue on the journey, had lost almost 50 lbs, started feeling good, got sabotaged by a controling husband...gained it all back, got depressed...a friend started talking to me about gastric bypass, had a coworker of hers go through it successfully...so started researching, googling, searching the web, stumbled upon OH and voila, made first step and got myself into the registry...no longer have the controlling husband, am a single parent to my kids, but have never been happier emotionally/mentally...so I am ready for this journey since I want to be able to play with my kids and be there for them for a very long time...sorry for the long comment...but feels like I found a kindred spirit. Congratulations on your journey so far!

Re: Progress Pics

Rebbecathede — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:57 -0000

You are doing a fantastic job!

Re: Let the Games Begin – Optifast Day 1

Mrs_brown — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:43:25 -0000

try adding Chai tea to the vanilla... I was in this same boat Day 1, I made chai tea 300ml and then blended it with 2 tbsp of splenda with the vanilla and it is a DELICIOUS warm latte!!!!! I could drink it all day!!!!!

Re: Let the Games Begin – Optifast Day 1

Courtney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:29:55 -0000

You CAN do this. I know you can. You are strong. I do have to say that I would be a miserable beeyotch on an all-liquid diet, so kudos to you.

Re: A Final Farewell

Lynettehaynes_kb — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:05:22 -0000

I am also a past diet coke addict and can definitely relate to waking up and craving that first can of diet coke. That "fizz" sound as I opened a can - was like music to my ears and it didn't matter what time I woke up; 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m or later - the first drink I would have was diet coke. All day long, can after can. I don't drink tea, coffee or any other beverages so my main source of beverage was my reliable friend Mr. Diet Coke.
April 23 2007 I gave up diet coke cold turkey - I recall the night before, sitting in my bed with my can of diet coke - sipping it slowly, saying goodbye to my love affair with diet coke. At that point I was easily consuming 6 - 8 cans a day. Days following the withdrawal, I vomited, I had massive migraines but I knew that if I could just get past the first few weeks I could do it. Here I am - 3 + years later and still no diet coke. I can now have diet coke in my house and watch other people drink it. My new best friend is Ms. H2O - she is great and I drink at least 6 glasses a day. As I wait for surgery I know my body is much healthier without the aspartame and caffeine. You can do this - one day, one hour and one minute at a time. You go girl !!!!!!!!!From a past diet coke addict :)

Re: Weight Loss Surgery Orientation

Courtneytcu98 — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:36:15 -0000

I am so excited for you, Melissa. It sounds like this was quite the birthday gift for you.

Re: H is for Holy Crap!

lynda — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:33:46 -0000

i am there EVERY step of the way... i am so proud to be your friend

Re: H is for Holy Crap!

lynda — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:40:16 -0000

keep blogging sistah... its part of the process.. i am totally in your corner.. every step of the way

Re: You First & Everything Else Follows

Colelynnb — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:09:07 -0000

So true, love this!

Re: You First & Everything Else Follows

Darla — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:50:28 -0000

Hey, just found your blog. I have a substantial amount of weight to loss and would love to support each other.

Re: First Vlog or “The Day Mama Lost Her Mind”

Maverick — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:50:04 -0000

I love your face, Goose!

Re: You First & Everything Else Follows

Lilah — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:09:13 -0000

I had my own life or death moment back in October when I was hospitalized and thought I was going to die. When you have a life/lives who depend on you it certainly puts things into perspective. It is so easy to get caught up into believing that in order to be a good mother that you have to put yourself aside and do everything for your kids. But unless we are happy and healthy we are not just hurting ourselves but those who love and need us. Finding a balance of needs is so hard but yet so crucial. It is certainly something I struggle with. And trying to make the shift in yourself where you stop placing unrealistic expectations upon yourself and stop caring what insignificant people think of you is vital... yet it involves undoing years of damaging messages that have been placed upon many of us. So it certainly isn't easy. I am trying to take things day by day and be more mindful of what messages *I* want to send to my child - since she learns through me. You are doing awesome Melissa. I am so proud of you. ♥

Re: First Vlog or “The Day Mama Lost Her Mind”

Melissa — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:04:27 -0000

Love you!! Thanks for always being there no matter what!

Re: First Vlog or “The Day Mama Lost Her Mind”

Melissa — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:04:02 -0000

Not sure I could be going through this without your support! So lucky to have you.

Re: First Vlog or “The Day Mama Lost Her Mind”

Melissa — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:03:41 -0000

Natasha, thanks so much!! Glad to see you're still reading here! : )

Re: First Vlog or “The Day Mama Lost Her Mind”

Melissa — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:03:14 -0000

Thanks Dawn! It might look easy but believe me I am right there with you worrying and fretting it out online - worrying about judgement but trying hard to put myself first! Thanks for the compliment and I'll definitely check out your blog! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Re: First Vlog or “The Day Mama Lost Her Mind”

Melissa — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:02:12 -0000

Thanks Victoria! It's great to have you in my corner!