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Goals

have a successfull visit with the surgean on Jan. 28, 2011!!!

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Go to Six Flags and ride every single ride

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Travel on a plane WITHOUT a seatbelt extender.

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

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get down 2 150lbs (loose 199lbs)

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  • Comment by Kerri G. on 3/23/11 10:07 am
    You have probably already had your surgery, I hope everything is going well. Just remember it will take some adjustment. Good LUCK! I'm thinking about you!
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Update!!!
on January 13, 2012 12:34 pm
Hey OH,

I know I've been away for a long time and I have about 30 mins so let me get right to it! I could not be happier to give you guys all my good news. When we last talked I was shipping my Fiancee off to Ohio. Well he's back now but will have to go away again for 3 months sometime this year but. I am even more elated to announce that we did get married on December 28, 2011 and I am officially Mrs. Reed-Wynne...couldn't be happier...when you know someone is for you never allow outsiders to alter your decisions or you life...and I'll leave it at that but now my family is complete just the three of us happy as ever. Also as of this very moment I've lost a total of 122 lbs and only have 34 lbs to hit my 2nd goal of weighing 200lbs!!. I have never ever ever felt better in life! Also, I've went from a size 28 to a 14-16 in pants, from a 3X-4X shirt to a L or XL, and from a size 11 shoe to a size 9! All news is good news!

Love you all and stay motivated!!! We got this!
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Moving forward!
on August 17, 2011 8:42 am
Hey OH,

Well things went as planned. I got the hunnie off to Ohio for school (but missing him already) and my big boy Armon Jr. started kindergarten!. I've set a few goals for myself and I'm sticking to them. So far I've been successful. I've been hitting the gym as planned and just simply getting back to me. I tell you I've never been happier I can't help but to SMILE! I just never thought in a million years that I could say I've lost 86-87 lbs!...the only thing is noting in my closet fits me anymore I mean NOTHING. I went to the Scholar Shop (name brand thrift store) to look for some work pants and was able to pick up 2 pair in black and brown. Now this was on Saturday...but Monday they were too big..cant win for loosing lol. But  its all good!...My smile is brighter then ever before!!!
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Motivation....
on July 22, 2011 9:31 am
Were do i start???? I guess by saying i haven't been on my exercising game. I'm actually a little disappointed in myself...I just have so much going on in my life right now that i really haven't gotten the chance to take time out for myself. I've just been ripping and running but not focusing on me. As of right now I'm preparing a Trunk Party (like a college send off party) for my Fiance since he'll be going off to school  in OHIO for 4 months. There has been soo much to do and the party/dinner is right around the corner 7/30/11. I've basically gotten everything together but the stress sets in about being able to handle everything by myself w/o him. Then of course since the we are getting married really the wedding is also right around the corner..even tho its a year from yesterday it'll be here before we know it. So with all that I've decided I still need to take time out for myself. I still come first and I haven't come all this way to let my main goals fall by the way side. My goals and dreams motivate me!!!! 
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I'm Back!!!!
on July 18, 2011 9:21 am
Well Hello HO!!!

Just wanted to start off by saying please forgive me for being gone sooooo long. But, I'm back!! I just have soo much to be thankful for. My family is doing well and I'm doing Amazing!!! Also thank you to all those who have supported me from my Fiance, mom and son to two of my newest closest friends Makeeba and her sis Tonja!!!! I so love you guys for all the encouragement! So far in the last 3 months I've lost 72 lbs!!! And I tell you I am soo excited!!! But this is still really only the beginning. There has been so many knew things I have found out about myself and I just love the new me!!! I knew I had it in me! I use to be intimidated to even think about stepping on a scale, now I'm jumping on it almost every time i do anything. I've lately even been doing P90x and going to Club Fitness and Gold's gym. I just never saw myself wanting to be so active, now I'm willing to do almost any physical activity!!! Something that I am really excited about is I've met one of my goals...."I WENT TO SIX FLAGS AND ROAD EVERY RIDE IN THE PARK!" I tell you it felt so good! I kept my eyes open the entire time while my hunny was scared out of his mind it was so dern funny!!! Once I got off I felt like a kid again smiling, jumping and skipping while saying baby which ride we on next? OMG Good times. Also I turned 24 on the 17th and enjoyed it by attending a bridal/fashion show at Windows on Washington with my mom and Best Friend Endya!!! Wedding planning can get a little overwhelming but I think it will turn out BEAUTIFUL! PRURPLE, SILVER AND BLACK  JULY 21, 2012 CAN'T GET HER FAST ENOUGH. Since my currect weight lost my hunny has been smileing right along with me from ear to ear. Almost every morning if not every morning he tells me how beautiful I am...now who wouldnt want to wake up to that? I am just so happy and overjoyed!!! I'm loving this transformation!!!! 
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High School Jeans...What What!
on May 2, 2011 9:42 am
Good Morning Oh.

I'm just here to brag and let you know how good I feel!!!! Lately I haven't been able to fit ANY of my old clothes. They have just been hanging off of me and look sooo frumpy...and that's not at all how I roll. So this morning when looking for something to wear to work I remember trying on a pair of jeans about 3 months prior to surgery and they were soo tight I could hardly button them...so I put them on this morning as if they had been in my monthly wardrobe and I mean I feel DAMN GOOD!!! The hubby was still sleep and I just had to wake him. I've been smiling all day....Go BRIDGETTE!!!! LOOK AT ME NOW...AND STILL GOING!
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1 month post op!!!!!
on April 22, 2011 10:20 am
OMG this month has flew by!!! I'm already feeling and looking GOOD. I'm feeling FABULOUS!!!!!!
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Maybe I'm being impatient???
on April 13, 2011 1:25 pm
So OH, For the last few days I'v been at 329 and I'm not happy. I have been exercising 6 days out of the week atleast 30 min to 1 hour , and I'll weight myself and their is no change..OMG what am I doing wrong. Monday was my frist day back to work (I was sapose to go back on 4/18/11) I figured me getting up and moving around more would get my weight going. I guess I'm looking for advise on some things I should do. "Singing I just want to be successful"
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21 pounds down!!
on March 28, 2011 11:24 am
Hey OH,
It has been less than 1 week post op and I've already lost 21 pounds!!! Thanks to everyone that kept me in your prayers, I tell you I feel great already. That pain that USE to be in right knee is no longer a factor. I go for my follow up on Wed. and I'm sure there will be nothing but good news. During my surgery i did have a unknown hernia repaired and it hasn't caused me any bother. I'm just so overjoyed with all of the extra energy that I already have and that I can already see a difference!!! I know that my life is about to be on a whole new journey to a way healthier me. Also I'm also planning on going to the ATL this Friday and ready to get the show on a roll. Talk to you soon OH. Love you guys.
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NPO after Midnight...
on March 22, 2011 5:15 pm
It's 11:07pm and I have less than 1 hour til my big day finally arrives!!!!! Before I go on I would like to THANK everyone that has supported me thus far!. I'm like super geeked for this day to finally arrive. I'm also super proud of myself for lasting the entire 7 day with sticking in there and achieving the clear liquid diet and loosing 12 pounds!!!!! So my surgery is scheduled for 11:15am and I have no worries. My family has made me feel like a "WINNER" and this is only the beginning. I'm not going to hold you, but please keep me in your prayers. Love you much!!! More pics soon to come.
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Broth Broth and more Broth...
on March 18, 2011 9:44 pm
Day 3 of this liquid diet was a doozie. I'm really starting to feel light headed and have the shakes...I'm sick of broth.  On a good note today was my last day of work so I'll be able to focuse on all my pre op needs. March 23rd will be here Wed. and I'm ready to soar!!!! 
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1 day down...6 more to go!!!
on March 16, 2011 5:14 pm

Today was day 1 of my liquid diet. This is completely different for me...I know God will get me thru this process. This is was I want and I'll be damned if I let this hold me back!!!! Now only 6 days left til my surgery date!!!!

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9 DAYS!!!!!
on March 14, 2011 9:16 am
Hey OH,

So this weekend was crazy. I've been going thru an emotional rollercoster yet again. The good thing is my family especially my fiance made me feel better. I'm so so happy I've found someone that is supportive 100%! The crazy thing is I've been eating like everything in sight. We went out to eat Friday and Saturday, and I'm not even going to talk about ALLLLL the cookies. But all in all I'm ready, I think I have everything together. I start my liquid diet Wednesday....I'll do fine!
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Counting down!
on March 9, 2011 6:39 am
So I officially have 2 week til my surgery. Man O Man have I been on an emotional rollercoster. But I'm cool now. I'm feeling really confident that this is the right decision for ME. I'm just trying to get everything that I may need that way I'm well prepared. I bought my expensive, over priced vitamins yesterday and I'm looking into getting the Magic Bullet blender. Question: Any ideas on good meal replacement shacks for Phase 1 for After surgery?...I'm going grocery shopping Sunday.
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March 23,2011!!!!!!
on March 1, 2011 1:43 pm

OH,

So a few things to update you on, and really I'm bursting with excitement!!!! I'm going to attend my last pre-op class tomorrow!!!!!! I promis time has flew by! I just feel like I've finally reached my 1st goal...THEN I got another call today and my surgery date has been set for MARCH 23, 2011.....NUFF SAID!!!!!!!!

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I GOT THE CALL!!!!!
on February 24, 2011 8:21 pm

OM DANG ON G,

I'm like super excited to talk to you guys!!!! So ya girl got the call!!! I got approve for my surgery!! This coming Wed. I go to to my last pre op class where I will get my surgery date! I just never thought I would reach this point. Im so much closer to being able to display the true BRIDGETTE. Along with this excitement Im planning my LONG OVER DUE WEDDING!!!! We're looking towards Sep. 15th or 22nd, 2012. I just have so much going on but I know 1st things 1st!!!!ME!!!! 

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Keeping my Fingers Crossed!!!!
on January 31, 2011 12:03 pm
Well OH,

Here goes the waiting period. The meeting with Dr. Scott went well! He was very patient and he knew his stuff. Im soo happy that i dont have to complete any pre-op testing. I'm all ready to go (I thought). All we're waiting on now is my insurance to certify the procedure, which i know it will United health Care is the best!!!! After that I can schedule my pre-op class where I will the be given my surgery date. SN: Lately I've been trying some of the diffrent foods I'll have to eat after surgery, and I'll say its not too bad. I havent been as hungry. I have soo much motivation and will power! Im ready but i know Patients is a virtue!
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Wow the 28th got here so fast!
on January 28, 2011 10:15 am
I'm soo dern excited!!! I meet with my surgeon today at 2pm! I pray that all goes well! I ready for my journey to began!!!!!
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Nerves!!!!!
on January 14, 2011 10:55 am
Hey OH,

I need a few questions answered. My nerves are really getting to me. On the 28th of this month I'm going in to meet with my surgeon. I'm really anxious and unsure of what all we will cover. How does the appt normally go? Or, is this my final step? Help me somebody!!!! I need answers!!!
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Blockin out the Negative/Haters
on January 13, 2011 7:17 am
Hey Oh,

Question: How do you block out the negative people that know nothing about WLS? I'm having a difficult time with friends and family always trying to persuade not to go thru with my surgery. This is the thing, I'm the only one that lives in this body and know the ins and outs of it. I just wish people would be more supportive and understanding to this situation. I'm not going to allow them to alter my dicisions. Once again I'm doing this for me. I LOVE LIFE thats why I Choose to LIVE!!!!
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Hello OH,

My name is Bridgette', and I'm 23 years old. I’m in preparation for the Gastric bypass. At this point I feel that I'm ready for a change. I’m ready to allow the real Bridgette' from the inside to be able to shine when I walk into the room. I'm such a loving person but feel that my weight gets in the way and others may be intimidated. I've always been the "FAT GIRL", and no longer want to be labeled as such. I have a five year old son and want to live long for him. I'm also engaged to be married and would love for my fiancé to unite with a healthier, happier ME! All in all I’m doing this for me. This is a commitment to myself. Due to always being the "BIG GIRL" I've experienced "I would say" traumatic/ embarrassing events in life. I am now putting my foot down and I’m ready for a change. Now don't get me wrong, I've always been told than I'm beautiful, or your smiles amazing, or your fine the way you are. But, I don’t feel the same. For me life is much more difficult when you are 356.6 pounds. I'm ready for this new journey and ready to be able to smile inside and out! I've set goals for myself and will keep them. I'm ready to be happy!  On January 28, 2011 I'm meeting with my surgeon. I'm not sure what all we will cover but by the end of our session I should have my surgery date!!!! I'm ready, I'm excited, and I'm in it to win it!!!!! TTYS OH!!!!! Wish me luck!