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Goals

Wear a size 12

87 People
 in progress, 
70 People
 achieved this

Be able to sit with my legs crossed...something thin people take for granted!

11 People
 in progress, 
11 People
 achieved this

I want to start dating and find someone special.

21 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this

Be able to fit in the bathtub to take a relaxing bath

15 People
 in progress, 
12 People
 achieved this

Take a family photo that I am proud of.

45 People
 in progress, 
26 People
 achieved this
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Tim Faulkenberry
I will be sure to post AFTER my surgery ;-)
Member Interests
  • Animals - I love most all animals. I have 3 rescue dogs currently.
  • Photography - I just love taking creative photos.
  • Camping - I have a tent and all the fixin's, and go once a month or so.
  • Fishing - I can bait my own hook, but don't like it - LoL.
  • Snow Skiing - THIS is a sport I want to get back into when I lose the weight!
  • Native American - 1/4 Native American
  • Boating - I hope to have one in the near future.
  • Science Fiction - Star Trek, Stargate, Paranormal...
  • Renaissance Festivals - Just a blast to go to (plus, the food is supurb!)
  • WLS in your 40's - Better late, than never!

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by leprchan on 10/7/10 3:13 pm
    hope you are doing good after surgery! My thoughts are with you, hange it there, it will get better!
  • Comment by redhotengine1 on 10/7/10 11:18 am
    You're in my thoughts today. Hope your surgery is uneventful! Good luck with everything!
  • Comment by Dynamite on 10/7/10 7:31 am
    Good Luck! What an exciting step to a new life !! I will keep you in my prayers.
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I been heavy for 10 of my 41 years and finally came to terms with the fact that I just can't do it on my own and need this TOOL to force me into the eating habits I need to  get healthy and fit again.  

This is going to be a difficult journey whether I do it on my own or with the help of surgery, so my thanks to EVERYONE for your much needed support and encouragement! 


~ Amanda
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My Story

I'm 280 lbs and I have been over 200 lbs for 10 years (I'm 41).
BUT, if I follow the rules I should be at 180 by Summer, YaY!

My surgery date is October 7th, 2010.

I never had any hesitation or anxieties about this decision until 4:30 am last night...!
I woke up and this all really started to sink in: "This is pretty major surgery, major lifestyle change...Can I do it?"  I know I can, but it is still a little frightening to go from eating what you want, when you want, to letting your body (stomach) do the decision making.  Plus, this is major surgery and that is naturally a little frightening for those of us who have never had surgery before.

I love the outdoors and being in/on/around the water just as much as possible.
I go camping almost once a month, and to the lake or river almost every weekend.
I love animals and have 3 rescue dogs.  I love movies, SyFy and live music (no shortage of that in Austin!).

Wish me luck ~ The best of luck to YOU ~ and add me if you'd like to stay in touch through this scary, but exciting new venture of ours :-)