Username: infantrywife
Location: Fairbanks, AK, USA
Member Since: 1/24/2007
BMI: 31.1
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (06/21/07)
Surgeon: Dalton Prickett, M.D.
Website: www.myspace.com/proudinfantryw...

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My friend Lori and I Uploaded on 7/21/07 5:56 pm	Ouch!!! Uploaded on 7/21/07 5:56 pm
1 day post op Uploaded on 7/21/07 5:56 pm	Me! Cooking... Uploaded on 7/21/07 5:56 pm
Infection Uploaded on 7/21/07 5:56 pm	My Emma Uploaded on 7/21/07 5:51 pm

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infantrywife has 135 Friends

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Goals

run faster than my 3 year old. :)

Category: Friends and Family

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Member Interests

Dogs - I LOVE my Chihuahua, COCO
Parenting - Emma means the world to me!
Housework - I have my own house cleaning business.
Spanish - Spanish was my first language.
Visual Impairments - I am leagally blind in my left eye.
Army - My husband serves proudly in the US Army!
Married - I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 6 yrs!
WLS in your 20's - I am 24 years old...but look forward to my 40's!
BMI over 50 - Not forever!
Hispanic/Latino - I am a PROUD hispanic woman. My father is from Mexico.

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by Jackie E. on 6/21/07 10:49 pm

Erica, Glad to hear your surgery went well. Praying for a swift and uneventful recovery.

Comment by ~Cya 'n LA~ Sarahlicious on 6/21/07 6:56 pm

Erica, hope everything went smoothy today. Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery. Can't wait to show you that handshake....lol!!!!

Comment by Donna S. on 6/21/07 3:41 pm

Hi to all and thanks for all your support, I spoke with Erica's hubby and she is doing great! He said she is in a little pain but has already had ice chips and was about to get up and start walking I didn't ask to speak with her because I knew she was probably not really up for that just yet, I will speak with her tomorrow and keep you guys informed. Again thanks for all your support and prayers.

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Hi! I am Erica. I am a 24 year old mum of a fantastic 4 year old. I have been HAPPILY married to the love of my life for almost 6 years. He is my high school sweetheart and I couldn't have asked for a better man!
We are from Wisconsin, but are now a military family. We were in Ft Hood Tx before coming to Ft Jackson SC where my husband is currently a Drill Sgt.
I am a SAHM for the most part and have a side house cleaning business. I stay pretty busy!
I would LOVE to go back to college. I had originally majored in Public Relations, but since becoming a mom, I want to have a schedule that is closer to my daughters. I plan on continuing my education and hope to become an educator myself, hopefully majoring in English.
I really LOVE this site and have found some incredibly GREAT info! I look forward to getting to know everyone and celebrating in everyones losses! (in weight that is!)
you can visit me at myspace!! www.myspace.com/proudinfantrywife
Visit the military forum!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/military/

infantrywife's Blog

I'm melting!!!!
on December 12, 2007 6:43 am

I have come a long way...and in less than 6 months!!!! Unbelieveable!! I have lost 125 lbs!!! That is the size of my 20 year old sister. It is nice to be able to see what 125 looks like! :)

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Come a long way!!!!
on November 5, 2007 8:48 am

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Meet Emma!
on May 11, 2007 5:32 pm

I talk about my daughter so often. She is a very "energetic" 4 year old. When I describe Emma to people, I usually say, Think of every girl stereo type you know of, and BAM...you just met Em. She is the joys of our lives. She that kid that knows how to cheer you up when you are down in the dumps. So...just introducing you to Emma Jean!!

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Thank God for FANTASTIC friends!!!!
on April 29, 2007 3:22 pm

I am very fortunate to have the friends I have. We are a military family so we don't have family around us. And I don't know what I would do if I was missing the support from the ones I love.
I just found out that my friends are making a chart of who is going to cook what and when for my family. I found out that they (my friends) didn't want me to have to cook post op and wanted to make sure that my husband and daughter were being fed well. So for about 3 weeks post op, all my friends have signed up to bring a meal over.
Isn't that FANTASTIC!!!! They wanted to be supportive and didn't know how I would feel about having to cook and not being able to eat it. I have been so blessed!

To add on to their support, all of my friends have offered take take my daughter off my hands for a day and one friend even said she would take her for a week!!!

I love my support system and it makes it a heck of alot easier living away from my family!!!

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50 Things to do instead of snacking:
on April 24, 2007 6:54 pm

1. Imagine the new healthier you
2. Walk around the block
3. Call a friend
4. Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight
5. Make a To Do list
6. Turn on music and dance
7. Jot a thank you note to someone
8. Go to bed early or take a nap
9. Read a book
10. Blog or journal
11. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
12. Plan a healthy meal for your family
13. Surf the Internet
14. Finish an unfinished project
15. Walk your dog, pet your cat, feed your fish
16. Brush your teeth
17. Balance your checkbook
18. Say a prayer
19. Chop veggies to keep on hand
20. Give a massage
21. Clean out a junk drawer
22. Play a game with your kids
23. Try a new route on your walk
24. Drink a glass of water
25. Kiss someone
26. Try on some of your clothes
27. Look at old pictures
28. Rent a video
29. Wash your car
30. Take a hot, soothing bath
31. Update your calendar
32. Work in your yard
33. Start your holiday shopping list
34. Count your blessings
35. Write a letter
36. Fold some laundry
37. Check your e-mail
38. Give your dog a bath
39. Send a birthday card
40. Meditate
41. Hug someone
42. Rearrange some furniture
43. Light a fire or some candles
44. Put your pictures in an album
45. Plan a trip (real or imaginary)
46. Straighten a closet
47. Clean out a files
48. Visit a friend
49. Clean out your trunk
50. Do something nice for someone

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