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Wear a two piece swim suit, and look good in it!

11 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this

weigh under 250 pounds

74 People
 in progress, 
118 People
 achieved this

Weigh Under 300 pounds

202 People
 in progress, 
387 People
 achieved this

say I Love You.

0 People
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1 Person
 achieved this

LOOK DOWN AND SEE MY FEET AND TIE MY SHOES WITHOUT GETTING WINDED

3 People
 in progress, 
5 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Dennis C. Smith, Jr., MD, FACS
My first impression of Dr. Smith was that he's quiet, reserved and very serious. The staff is very helpful and curteous and did not mind helping me as long as I handled your part. Dr. Smith is very big on after care and I am so greatful and appreciative of that quality in him. If you are not serious about wanting to chnage your life, don't bother stopping at his office! Over all, my experience with Dr. Smith has been a pleasant one and I would use him again if I had to do it over.
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Angel74's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
With all the pains I had, I thought I was doomed if I did and doomed if I didn't. I was in constant pain, my joints, my back and knees. I never over ate. I did let everybody too busy and meals got skipped. I know if I am to succeed, I have to feed my body and give it the fuel it needs to help me do me.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Jennifer Keeney on 6/3/09 7:25 am
    Congratulations! Today is your big day!!! I want to wish you a textbook and uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. We have a warm and welcoming seat on the loser's bench for you!!!!!!! =D
  • Comment by AA on 5/31/09 3:54 pm
    Remember us when you enter the OR. It'll really help to feel us behind you. Best of luck.
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Welcome, To Angel's  Journey!

It has been a long time coming.  The Lord makes everthing happen when it's time.  I thank Him for letting my time come for this Journey.  We can watch my progress here and read about it in the blog.

Thanks for stopping by and supporting me and everyone here.

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I am so Blessed!
on January 19, 2011 12:20 pm
 I am so thankful as we have come into another year and I have lived to see it.  I am at 171.8 lbs (233.8 lbs gone) and 19 months out from surgery.  I am so thankful but I really do need support as I do not really have it at home cause my boyfriend does not understand what it is i am going through but I continue to pray and ask for guidance and to take certain feelings off my heart.  I have moved to a new city and I really needs to find a support group to continue my journey.  Please let me know if there are any in the Little Rock, AR area.
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Today, I am under 200 lbs...
on August 31, 2010 5:16 pm
I am 197.0 to be exact.  God is wonderful and I am so blessed that he has given me this opportunity to re-gain my health.  I feel so much better.  I am able to run.  You hear me...run.  And I do not tire as easily as before.  I can walk 2 miles and still be ready for more.  To date I have lost 208 lbs from my highest weight of 405.6 but since surgery I have lost 165.8 lbs.  I have lost an entire person, my God.  A blessing is all I can say.
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Almost under 250 lbs!
on October 26, 2009 5:37 pm
Hello All,

Just a few lines to say, "Thank you, God" for your many blessings!! I am almost under 250 lbs.  Today I weigh 267, and since I started the entire process I have lost 102 lbs (started at 369).  I feels so good getting around now days.  I have not been this small in over 14 yrs and I do not remember being less tha 212 lbs so we will see how I look at 200.
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12 weeks out...
on August 26, 2009 10:16 am
As of today, I am under 300 pounds(298.6 to be exact).  I have not been this small in 14 years since before I got pregnant.  Thank God for his many blessings and for keeping me on course even when I felt I had fallen off. Thanks for all the well wishes.
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4 Weeks out and counting...
on July 6, 2009 7:02 pm
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing well since surgery on 6/3.  Getting all the fluids in is getting much better.  I have lost 38 lbs and with 15 more pounds I will be under 300.  I have not seen 2## as a weight in 14 years.   Thank all for your well wishes and I will keep you posted on my progress.
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02/14/04
Hello, I have been battling with the decision to have surgery due to fear/concern. I am not fearful of death in general because GOD has my back but I do not want to die due to my weight and leave my son alone. I have no worries now because He would not do that to my baby because I am all he has and no one else will do for him like me. God has truly blessed me in my 29 years and brought me through some very trying times. Times when I thought I would not make it, He brought me through. No matter what my enemies threw at me, God let me shake it off. He is good all the time.

A little about me: I am a 29 year old single mother. I weigh 399 pounds and I stand 5 feet and 4 inches. I used a BMI calculator on-line and it said I was "super morbidly" obese not just obese but super. I was dumbfounded & horrified to see that result. Each day the pain I bear is both physical and mental. Being overweight not only effects me but my young son as well. I do not have the stamina necessary to play and run with him. I have not had that pleasure since he was an infant. I have not had the pleasure of having him to be able to hug me completely. I have to sit on the sidelines and watch him grow and play outside sports because I get winded so quickly. He is in the 2nd grade an age where other kids tease him about his "FAT" mom. I then have to go to God to find the words to calm and comfort him. It hurts to see him suffer along with me when it is not his fault.

I have tried to lose weight on my own. Exercise is difficult, tiring and painful. I came to the decision to have surgery to improve not only my life but the life of my son. I did not know where else to go......Until NOW!!!!! As I continue to follow God on this life saving journey I will update my page.

02/19/04

Hello,everyone...Just decided to write a few lines. I applied for new insurance on Monday. I was told it should take about 2 wks to hear anything. I would like to say Congratulations to all those who have made it through their journey happy and healthy. I wish you all the best. I will be able to join you soon for God is good and has been so all my life. Again, Congrats....