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wake up every day and putting God frist in every thing i do daily

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Weigh under 200 pounds

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Work out at least 3 times a week

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Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

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Amir Mehran
My first impression was that I really liked Dr. Amir. He trys to be funny sometimes. But, he is a stickler for losing weight before having surgery. He feels this shows that you are serious and determined in having this surgery and committed to your success. His research shows greater overall weightloss success when losing weight first.
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  • Comment by MONICA W. on 1/21/10 9:43 pm
    So glad I took a moment to check out the boards. Congrats gurl.
  • Comment by puddin2day on 1/21/10 12:49 pm
    Hi Angie, Happy Surgiversery! You look great. Keep up the good work. Kim
  • Comment by Kevin A. on 1/21/10 8:14 am
    Happy One Years!!! You doing great!! Looking forward to many more years of good health!!!
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Hello. I would like to introduce myself to the OH community. My name is Angela.  I am just starting this long journey toward WLS. I am currently researching which surgery will work best for me.  My insurance carrier is Kaiser and they have  6 months worth of classes that is a prerequisite before having surgery. I will be using this time to educate myself and to see if this is the best step that I should take in my life. 

I used the name "God's Special Creation" because I feel that we are all part of the Body of Christ. Our body is God's Temple and now it is time that we use it as such.
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One Year Today!
on January 20, 2010 8:52 am
Hello OH!
Wow! This has been a wonderful ride so far. I haven't updated my page in a while, so here goes.

Obama and I are 1 year in the making. I can say that I am thankful for this one year without any complications. I have lost a total of 94 pounds. I want to lose another 30 pounds. And I will get there. Weight loss has slowed down. I hit a plateau for almost 3 months. I finally broke that plateau by upping my exercise. I have noticed that I have to exercise harder  now. I can't get away with just doing the simple things I was doing before. It only helps my weight to stay where I am out. I have started taking spinning classes and I really like it. I wanted to try something different and it is really a workout!

I can see how old habits can creep back. But I refuse to go back to the size I was. Trying to hide behind the fat. I love myself more and more, and I deserve the best in life. So if I love myself I have to love my temple. We only get one, so I have to treat it right.

I understand that this is a life journey. I will have to deal with this for life. But I am determine to see this through, till the end. Though I may fall sometimes, I will get back up and keep on fighting. The race is not given to the swift, but the strong and determined  that will win!

Smooches OH Family!

Angie

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21 Weeks Out!
on June 16, 2009 9:53 pm
Wow! Time goes by fast. I am so happy to say that I am down 76 pounds as of today! This definitely is the most I ever lost! This has been an emotional and self-reflecting journey that I have embarked on. I am thankful to God for seeing me through. I ask for continued guidance and motivation and support to continue on.

It's funny but I was telling a good friend of mine that I don't see that much weight lost. But when she told me to compare my before and current pictures, I can really see a difference. I want to continue to lose weight and reach my goal. I have started back working out in the gym and lifting weights. I continue to walk on my breaks and lunch time at work and also do the stairs.

When I went to my 3 or really 4 month post op appointment the surgeon was pleased with my weight loss. But some of my vitamins were a little low. I am a little anemic. But all in all everything went well.

I have noticed that carbs do go down easily (just like Ms Shell said) and I see that you crave more. Not because you are hungry, but because it is just there. I try to keep them on the low. That old way of thinking is always there to slip back to. But I refuse to go back. I feel better mentally and physically. I am just taking it one day at a time by making sure I take my vitamins, get enough protein and drink enough water.

Thanks to my OH family and my Long Beach Coffee family. I know that good or bad I can come to you all and get the support I need.

Smooches to all!
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9 Weeks Out
on March 25, 2009 9:35 pm
I am now 9 weeks out and I went to the doctor and found out I weigh 239.3.  I finally broke out of the 240's. I have been sticking to my plan of no carbs or very, very low carbs. Protein always first. I'm moving. My water intake is good, but I want it better. I'm working on staying on top on my vitamin intake. I had a system while I was off work, but now it's an adjustment since going back to work. But I can handle it and that will work out. Just trying to fight a major cold. The first week I went back to work I caught a cold and it as been with me for 3 weeks now. I don't think I ever had a cold this bad. I have been trying to get my restso that I can fight this cold.

Today I checked my bmi and it states that my weight is no longer severely obese. I am just obese. How funny.  52 pounds gone. My bmi is 39.7. I am taking any accomplishment that will help motivate me to reach my goal. This is one of many mini goals! I have not seen this weight since..............let me think, maybe mid, 20's. I am thankful to God for seeing me through.

Take care everyone and I will update again soon.

Smooches.

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My Follow-Up Appt.
on February 23, 2009 8:16 am
I'm a little late in posting, but I just wanted to inform everyone that my follow-up appointment with my surgeon on the 12the went well. I didn't have any complications, except from being constipated, but that is normal. I am doing better. I weighed in at 253. So I was excited. I am still trying to get in my protein and water. That is a task, but it gets better day by day. So I am glad that I can say, All is well. God is good. I will start documenting my progress on my weight at the bottom of the page.

Take care.

Smooches,

Angie





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Mission Accomplished!!!
on January 27, 2009 9:40 am
I made it!  I am on the loser's bench now.  I had my surgery on Inauguration Day! Me and Obama are making a change. The surgery was a success. No problems at all. I was weighed before surgery and I weighed 268 pounds. That means I lost a total of 23 pounds before surgery. I exceeded my goal of 12 - 15 pounds. I am so excited!But the day after surgery I had gained 7 pounds! I was in shock!  But I was told that it is from the IV and gas and it will drop off quickly. It did. Now I weigh 264 pounds.

My stay in hospital  was 2 days. I'm at home now recuperating. It has been a struggle to get the liquids in and I have problems sleeping at night. I just can't get comfortable. I have been sleeping on the bed and the couch and both have been uncomfortable. So I couldn't take it any more and went out and bought me a body pillow. It really worked. I was able to sleep the whole night and was not aching.

I also feel that I am mourning food. I can't eat it, not hungry at all; I just can't have it. My eyes are telling my brain that I should of ate this or tried that before surgery. So that is an adjustment.

So far this is only day 7, so I'm taking it one day at a time.

Until next time...

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My Story

I think a lot of us have the same story. Chubby as a kid. Fat as an adult.  This vicious cycle we call life. As a child I was given so much sweets it wasn't funny. My father would let me have what ever I wanted and that was sweets. I developed a sweet tooth early in life. People from church would give me bags of candy every Sunday. Now at 34 years old, I am still fighting this sweet tooth demon.   But now I'm ready to take control of my life back. With God by my side nothing can stop me.

Here are my measurements listed below.

As of 1/12/09                                 As of 8/31/09

Head              23"                            22"      
Neck              15 3/4"                      14 1/2"
Chest             52"                            42" 
Waist             52"                            41"
Low Abs        59"                           48"
Hips               54 1/2"                      45 1/2" 
Right Arm     16"                            14"
Left Arm       16"                            14"
Right Thigh   31"                            27"   
Left Thigh     31"                            27"
Right Calf     17 1/2                        16"
Left Calf        17 1/2"                     16"
Right wrist     6 1/2"                      6 1/3"
Left wrist       6 1/2                        6 1/3"
Right Ankle   8 3/4"                      8 1/2"             
Left Ankle     8 3/4"                       8 1/2"


Weight Progress below:

                                         Current        Total
                                          Weight        Loss
Highest Weight                 291            -0
Before Surgery 1/20/09   268           -23
Follow-up Appt. 2/12/09  253           -38
6 weeks             3/04/09   245           -46
7 1/2 weeks        3/13/09  241           -50
9 weeks              3/24/09  239           -52
13 weeks            4/20/09  225           -66
16 weeks            5/13/09  220           -72
18 weeks            5/26/09  217           -74
21 weeks            6/16/09  215           -76
22 weeks            6/23/09  209.8        -82
25 weeks            7/14/09  207.0        -84
26 weeks            7/21/09  205.7        -86
30 weeks            8/19/09  203.2        -88
31 weeks            8/25/09  201.3        -90
34 weeks            9/15/09  203           -88