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lose15 lbs pre-surgury so that I can get a surgery date.

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lose about 90 lbs.

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Stay committed to this process and not get discouraged.

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  • Dogs - I had to leave my doggie in Kentucy. I can't wait to get another one.
  • Theater - I enjoy plays and theatrics.
  • Walking - I enjoy long walks with my husband and walks on a treadmill for exercise.
  • Gambling - My husband and I enjoy visiting the various Indian Casinos around Nothern CA.
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A Year Already
on December 5, 2012 1:09 pm

Well, it is one week before my 1 year weight loss surgery anniversary and I feel GREAT!!!!!!!!  I can't act like it hasn't been a challenge, but I will say that I would do it alllllll over again in a heart beat.    I don't have much to say except that is was the best decision that I made so far, well, with the exception of accepting the Lord Jesus Christ. :-) I constantly look in the mirror trying to believe that I am ME, 80lbs lighter.  God is truely good to me.  Congrats to all of you who are beginning your journey and in the midst of your journey.  Just keep moving and you will keep moving forward.

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WOW it's been a long journey. 12/5/11, 9 days...
on December 5, 2011 10:03 am
That 1st post seems like ages ago.  Well actually it was.  We are now at the end of 2011 and I still haven't had my surgery.  Why, because up until now, I hadn't lost those few 15lbs that I needed to lose.  Instead, I gained and gained until I needed to lose 20lbs.  I became discouraged, had medical issues, becasue separated from my husband and an litney of other excuses I could use.  BUT, in June, I finally decided between life and death, and I choose LIFE.  Since June, I've lost 25lbs and now have my surgery date scheduled for 12/14/11.  YES, that is a little over a week away and I couldn't be more excited.  God is good.  I had to really begin to pray that God give me the strength to do what I needed to do to lose the lbs I needed to in order to ultimately begin my journey to healthy living.  I am so proud of the people on this website who were and still are achieving goals everyday.  I will keep you all posted, because December 14, 2011, begins the rest of my life.
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My Story

Hi, my name is Alisa.  My story begins in about the 6th grade.  I would say that that was when I realized that I was bigger than all of my other friends.  Although this was now a fact, it really didn't bother me.  I can't say that I was constantly harassed and made fun of because of my weight back then because I wasn't.  Thank God for that.  Fast forward to college.  This may have been the first time that I realized that guys didn't like me or choose me because of my weight.  Again, now big deal. You may say, then why are you having the surgery?  Well, because in 1990, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure at the age of 20.  In 2003, I was diagnosed as diabetic.  Not to mention high cholesterol.  Between my conditions, I take about 6 medications 2 a day.  I am sick of taking PILLS.  I am 38 years old and it is time for me to become healthy and medication -free.  I am claiming that in the name of Jesus.

My journey started in about August 2008 when I finally got the nerve to ask my PCP for a referral for WLS.  I just knew she would try and talk me out of it, but after a few questions, she gave it to me.  I first went to the mandatory WLS all-day orientation.  If I weren't convinced I wanted the surgery, I was when I left the hospital that day.  From there, I went on to meet with my surgeon Dr. Aaron Baggs.  He was very upfront and honest with me about what to expect and that I would need to get my diabetes numbers in check before the surgery could happen.  I then went to meet with my psychiatrist.  It was great talking with her.  Now, the work begins.  I am expected to loose 15 lbs before surgery.  I know some of you may not think that is a lot.  But to a person who have NEVER been able to loose more than 10 lbs on any diet program, it seems a million pounds away.  However, I am committed to doing it, because I know what my ultimate goal is. Not to be thin and cute, because I am already cute, but to be HEALTHY for the rest of my life.