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To fit into my husbands jacket and be able to button it!!

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

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wake up every day and putting God frist in every thing i do daily

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weigh under 200 lbs!

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Jon R. Pirrello, Jr. M.D.
I met with Dr. Pirrello on Oct 24. I was originally supposed to see Dr. Bauman but he went out of town. I was still not disappointed.
Dr. Pirrello has 6 yrs expernce and he seemed very well informed. He was very friendly and helpful on the first meeting. I am scheduled to see him for my pre-op on Nov 20.

11-21-06 Ystrdy was my pre-op and Dr. Pirrello was great. Mixed with a solemn bit of humor and lots of knowledge, he made the visit comfortable as well as helpful in giving me all the information needed. The New nurse is great too!!! All of the staff is pleasant and has gone the extra mile to make sure you get what you need!!! THANKS!!!! My surgery is scheduled for 12-05-06...BOY AM I EXCITED!!!


7-10-07 Seven months since surgery. Dr. Pirrello is SOOOOO WONDERFUL!! His bedside manner is exceptional...very smart, caring and serious about your help..and all mixed with a bit of humor when needed!! Carolina Weight Loss staff: KUDO's..they are so organized....quick in responding to your needs.....exceptional facility!! I would recommend them to anyone...no EVERYONE!!
THANX DR. PIRRELLO AND CWL...YOU HAVE HELPED ME CHANGE MY LIFE!!
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Celest J. on 12/3/06 10:00 am
    Sending you lots of love and good vibes. Big hugs, Celest
  • Comment by Cyndi M. on 12/2/06 6:26 pm
    ~~~~~~CONGRATULATION S ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you MIND, BODY and SOUL. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery. Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -118.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhe lp.com/member/faith4 ever/
  • Comment by Cira S. on 12/2/06 12:11 pm
    Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Wishing you a speedy and an uneventful recovery. God Bless!
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There are no big I's or small you's in this race called LIFE.  We all set out for the same purpose and the journeys (though different paths) are similiar in the same ways:  To live a healthy, happy and prosperous life while making an impact on our surroundings. We often struggle with who we are because we are afraid that others will not accept our individuality.  Being overweight/obese causes walls to be built: unintentional walls.  Walls that are supposed to protect us but in end isolates us.  Isolates us not only from the outside world but also from ourselves.  We fear who we have become (sad, unsatisfied, lifeless) and are afraid of becoming for fear.  Our weight confines us as we build walls to confine it!! Thus there is no way of escape....so then we except it...not intentionally...but because we fear it can not be overcome!!   Though there are no big I's and little you's in this race.....we must choose to a least run the race...keep the fight and finish our course.
We can win!!!!!!  In Jesus Name!!!!

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20 WEEKS TIL MY ANNIVERSARY DEC 5
on July 20, 2007 7:02 am
Wow...time is flying!!
I put my husbands jacket on the other day.....fit perfectly except that I can not button....but Im on my way!!

I havent bought anymore clothes yet..one reason being finances!!  The other is Im so afraid I wont be able to fit the size I "think" I should fit!!  Guess Im
scared of dissappointment. 

I have a nutritionist appt next week....I gotta get at least 4 pounds off by then!! Pray for me!!!

Im thinkn bout startin over to jump start my weight loss again...it has really slowed!!!  I want to cover it with my nutritionist first.

20 more weeks....I will have to lose at least 2.72 pounds a week to make my goal by the week of my anniversary date!!!   
Ive made it this far by and through GOD....He will take me the rest of the way.
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A NEW OUTLOOK ON LIFE
on July 11, 2007 7:07 am

Hey All,  I've posted some more pictures (finally!).  
This week my hubby has been going with me to the gym and helping me with my weights...It's great!!  I don't want to start lifting too much cause it'll show up on the scales...but I do want to tone.   Thank goodness my skin isnt too bad as far as droopy and stuff.  
I have set a goal...finally..I didnt want to before for fear of failure..but I did and here it is:   155-170.   My goal is to try to hit as close a possibe by my anniversary (Dec).  PRAY FOR ME!!!  


I wanna take some time to give my supports some KUDOS cause they mean so much to me:

To My Lord Jesus:  All PRAISE, HONOR AND GLORY BELONGS TO YOU.  YOU ARE MY SOURCE.  YOU ARE..MY ...I AM!  MY FIRST & FOREMOST LOVE!

 To my husband:  U will never know how much your love and support has carried me through!! Time after time I have been discouraged and down on myself....I love you for loving me no matter what size I was/am.  Nobody knows how to love me like you know how to love me.  No love can ever replace the love GOD has given to us!!!  Thank you for loving GOD and for being the Man Of God that you are!  I am proud to call you the Priest of my home.

To my children: U two mean SOOOO much to me.  Thank you for believing in me and supporting me and helping me with the house work when I was not feeling good.  Thank you for loving mommie..big or small.  Thank you for being the GOD loving and fearing children that you are.  I AM SO PROUD of you both!

To my family:  Thank you for being there through my surgery.  You will never know what that meant to me.  Kudos to my "foster" grand kids and daughter.
Kudos to my mom and sisters.  Love you all.

To the Sharpe's AND Jeff Cox: Thank you for EVERYTHING.  You mean soooo much to me!! God Bless.

To Redella Hedrick:  Thank you for your kind words and support.  The help you gave before and after my surgery.  GOD Bless and Keep you.

To Wanda Roberson :  2 year post op...You will never know and no words can ever say!!!!  Thank you and God Bless you!!


If I have missed anyone...it aint cause I dont love you...my mind is just not as young as it used to be....THANKS AND KUDOS TO YOU!!



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Cant B-lieve Its been 7 months!
on July 10, 2007 10:07 am
My apologies for not keeping an updated profile.  Life is so busy and change is so time consuming.  
Wonderful things are happening to my body!!  My outlook is soooo different but the same in so many ways!!
I am in a size 16...but can fit 14s if I suck in a little....that's fine for now...I started out in size 26/28.    

I will put some more pics on when I get a chance. 

MY GOALS:
         RENEW MY DEDICATION TO JESUS: LORD AND SAVIOR

1.  To be 160-170 pounds but try and not be smaller than a size 10/12.

2.  To lose 2.5 to 3 pounds a week up until my anniversary date : DEC 5th.

 3. Exercise vigorously 4-5 times a week and for it become part of my nature.
 
 4. Be able to wear my husbands jackets and button them!!!

 5. Be able to run around the church when the Spirit moves!!!

 6. Be happy with myself...proud of myself...and know who I am cause God says that I am.


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Just A few More days
on December 2, 2006 6:18 am
Wow!! Today is Dec 2,2006 and I can't believe I only have 2 more day to wait!!! Dec 5 seemed so far away two weeks ago.  I am anxious...my mind is at an all time NO FOCUS!!!  I haven't really thought about how I would react to be even 30 lbs lighter.  God help me!!!!  Cause I'm already FINE and delicately proportioned......God help me...Im gone be da' BOMB!!! and feeling good to boot!!  My hubby hasn't said much...he's eatin' an awful lot though...think it is his nerves!!!!
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Rejoice and Be glad
on November 20, 2006 7:19 pm
Today was my pre-op apt.  15 days to go...7 working days!!
This is exciting..but today I was melancholy.  Family is so important, especially the youth!  If we (adults) don't look out for them, pray for them, try and understand them and show mercy,...there aint much hope.   I send out a prayer for the youth in my family (church and natural) as well as to youth around the globe..it's so hard to be young in these last days!!!!
Everything went well today.....!!!!  I was actually down 2.4 pounds.
Thank GOD for my children and that He keeps my husband and me on our knees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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GREETINGS IN THE WONDERFUL NAME OF JESUS!!!

I have been Super Obese for a VERY LONG time.  Unhappy for a VERY LONG time. Dissatisfied for a VERY LONG time.  I got myself where I am ...and built a temple that is destined to fall.  I am glad that God has made a way of escape and never leaves us even when we have left HIM.

I started my journey a long time ago and I decided it was time to detour from the same path. You know we can change our destiny..it's our choice!!! My Pastor says: "If you do what you've always done...you'll get what you've always gotten". 

Thus, Sept 2005, I started on a road to WLS. Funny thing though, seems like yesterday that I started...made lots of progress mentally but physically...the success is yet to come!!

I am a mother of two wonderful children and a husband who is a MC-Dreamy!!! I love them dearly. God has been soooo good to me...better than I have been to myself.

Oct 24, 2006, I finally saw a surgeon (Dr Pirrello) for the first time. I feel confident that he will do wonderfully.

Oct 30, 2006, the surgeon's office submitted my paperwork to Cigna.  I called the next day and Cigna said it was under review.

Oct 31, 2006, called Cigna and they said I was denied because all of the criteria was not met....which was not true.  The surgeons office had a checklist and everything was done and sent.

Nov 6, the paperwork was sent back to Cigna.                                                       Nov 7, I called and Cigna said it was under review.                                                  Nov 8, APPROVED..get this :  Cigna said it was aproved on the 30th?????  some kinda mistake!!!  I don't care what happened but I'm glad that GOD made it happen.        Nove 9, my surgery date is scheduled for Dec 5.  WOW....!!!!!!                      

I'm nervous...anxious...excited....and lots of other stuff I can't explain.                  My out of pocket is 2200.00 though and the hospital is NOT allowing payment...they want ONE LUMP SUM!!!        KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS!!!!   I NEED THIS SURGERY!!!!                                                 

 


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