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Goals

be able to just sit in a chair and not be nervous if I am going to break it.

6 People
 in progress, 
7 People
 achieved this

Wear my wedding rings again

7 People
 in progress, 
17 People
 achieved this

To weigh less than my husband

73 People
 in progress, 
46 People
 achieved this

lose 100 lbs

84 People
 in progress, 
100 People
 achieved this

get to 150 lbs

30 People
 in progress, 
4 People
 achieved this
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Megan Baker-Ruppel
She is so fabulous and caring.
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - I love to read all kinds of books but I really love Alcott, Albom and Grizzard
  • Cats - I have three cats named: Chinese Chicken, Lucy and Desi
  • Dogs - I have two dogs (a lab and a pointer)
  • Parenting - I love my baby monkeys!
  • Computer Games - I'm here, aren't I? lol

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by BossLadyN on 1/28/08 8:59 pm
    We have the same surgery date. I'll be praying for you. See you on the loosing side. Be blessed.
  • Comment by Beth_2love on 1/28/08 5:03 pm
    know that you are in my thoughts a prayers you will do great just remember when you wake up you are on the looser's bench like the rest of us i am one week out of surg i had mine on the 22
  • Comment by coolrayswife on 1/27/08 11:46 am
    Samantha, Congrats on your surgery. I will pray for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery. Just remember to take it one day at a time and you'll do just fine. God Bless You and Me, Coolrayswife
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Wow
on August 8, 2008 10:11 am
Today I am officially 75lbs. down from my beginning weight.  My 9 yr old weighs 75 lbs., y'all! 
What's so funny about this journey is you think you'll be floored when you hit under 200 or lose 50lbs or your BMI is 35 or your fat percentage is under 50.  But it really hasn't been about losing for me (and I know how extremely corny the next part is going to be...) it's been about gaining!
My face broke into a smile when I gained the ability to see my collar bone again.  When I gained definition in my face.  When I gained the ability to sit in the vet's office chair and had ROOM TO MOVE AROUND.  People, I can actually see my "area" again without having to hold my breath, suck in my gut and lift my fat rolls.  I mean, I can just look down and see it. 
What I'm saying is...it's the little gains, not the big losses, that are going to make you the most happiest on this journey.  TRUST ME.
I have been obese my whole life and have lost and gained WEIGHT for a period of over 25 years. 
When I see the scale go up or down, I'm like, ehhhh.  But, when I look in the mirror and I, ME, I can actually SEE and APPRECIATE the difference....man, that's when the biggest smile comes on my face.
Keep on keepin' on. brothers and sisters.
Sam
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Well, I am nervous.  I am having surgery on Tuesday, the 29th, and am experiencing so many different emotions.  

I am excited to be healthy and thin....excited at the prospect of getting to shop in "normal" stores and not just Lane Bryant...nervous that I could die after/ during surgery and never see my kids again...sad that I couldn't seem to get a grip on my weight by myself...angry at the people who judge someone who is getting this surgery...happy that I have an amazing network of family and friends who are going to be there for me during/ after...amazed at all of the people on Obesityhelp.com that have made the choice to change their lives forever...

There are so many photos and stories on here that are so encouraging and uplifting.  Most people who have made the decision to have surgery and have overcome the many obstacles:  I am proud of you.  All of you on here are beautiful.

***On a side note, I was just talking to my stepMom who weighs a total of 95 lbs soaking wet.  She asked me what i was going to do when I lost all this weight.  I told her I was going to ask to borrow clothes from her and then hand them back and tell her they are just way too big for me.  LOL!