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  • Comment by Suzilla on 8/9/07 6:25 pm
    Been thinkin about you all day (I was out of town)... I hope you surgery is smooth and you are back on your feet in no time. Speedy recovery to you and please check in when you are feeling up to it. and welcome to the other side. Susan
  • Comment by Pam R. on 8/9/07 8:17 am
    I see that today is your day. I've got you in my thought for a swift recovery! By the time you read this you'll be on the loosing bench and on the way to a new body. Congrats. Pam R
  • Comment by treiser on 8/6/07 6:15 pm
    Congratulations on your upcoming surgery - you will be in my thoughts and prayers! Tanya
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I am now a married (happily) married Mom of 2.

I am a single Mom of 2.  My son is 17 and he keeps me laughing and my daughter is 21 she is a great part of my life too. 

I had been thinking about the lap band for about 3 years.  My thoughts went from doing it in the US to going to Mexico.  I decided to do it in the US and met with Dr. Rosenthal and changed my mind to the sleeve.  I do think the sleeve is best for me.  I am not the type to go to Dr's, so having to go back for fills would probably slow down my weight loss.  I am a nurse and making time to see a Dr for me is not my desire after seeing them all day.  

My date is set for 8/9.  I have to self pay since, of course, my insurance wouldn't pay.  It is considered investigational.  They wouldn't cover the others either because I don't have any other sickness.   I am so excited and so scared.  

I have picked out my favorite protein drinks, the slim fast will work for me and ordered them online.  I just got them and I found this to be very convenient.



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Moving along
on July 12, 2008 5:05 am

Everything is great.  I am 3 lbs from my 100 mark.  I feel great, think great, and act great.  Married life is wonderful.  I am truly blessed.  I have had no complications.  I am still eating small quantities at each meal.  I mostly am never hungry.  The few times I have felt hungry I eat 1/3 of a banana or similar and the hunger is gone.  I don't drink protein shakes at all.  I do admit that i cheat more than i should on snacks, i know i am not suppose too.  I have chips for a snack once in a while or my favorite a "peanut butter cup".  But I am happy with my size 10-12 self.  I am wearing medium size tops.  shopping is a blast.  i get alot of compliments.  People i haven't seen in a while take double looks and ask if i am who i am.  it's great.  my excess skin doesn't bother me, it really isn't too bad.  If i had money i would probably do my arms, but like i said they don't bother me much.  my tummy doesn't bother me, but a tuck probably won't hurt.   ha ha ha i guess it would hurt...lol. but i would be fine if i don't do it.  I know my slow weight loss at this point is from snacking and i never stayed on the wagon about exercise. 

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so much good has happened
on February 20, 2008 7:23 am
I am finally online to update my life.  Well obviously i didn't stop loosing.  I am now down 82 lbs.  YEAh!!!!!.  I also met the Man of my dreams , he is my soul mate.  I now understand people who tell me they are so so so in love.  We are getting married 4/13/08.  I will update with pics when i have some more.  The weight loss has been exciting. I haven't had any complications  .  I haven't ever thrown up.  I get nauseus once in a while, but it passes with time.  I still only eat 2-3 oz at a meal.  I am never hungry.  I have craved snacks occasionally and I eat a small snack and then fine for a week or two.  By the way my wedding dress that i ordered is a 14 and it has to be taken in......smile..... I was size 22 pants, now size 12, 2xl top, now medium to large depending on the shirt.  My bras are all way too big, love it. I feel great, i have lots of energy .  I have no complaints about the excess skin yet.  I don't feel the great need to have plastics, maybe a breast lift if i have extra money but not urgent.  We will see.  I should be doing exercise more often but I have gotten so busy with work and my new love (Steve) that unfortunately exercise comes at the bottom of the list. Anyway this was a quick note, gotta get back to work.  Have a great day....
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Help
on December 10, 2007 3:31 am
Has my weight loss stopped?   I haven't lost weight for 10 days now. I am so worried that I am done losing. I know 57 lost is great, but I am not ready for it to be done.  Has anyone else just stopped losing weight 4 months out?  I am eating the same, and worried I will stop eating (i know that doesn't make sense) OMG, is this as good as it gets? 
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SHOPPING................
on November 20, 2007 5:58 pm
It is so much fun now......I wear pants 16 and xl to l tops, was 22 pants and 2x top.  I am finding so much to wear.  I am careful cause I know i will lose more and don't want to waste $$$.  I am having a blast.  Eating was very difficult on vacation, couldn't find much to eat.  made some bad choices and paid the pain in the banana, was nauseas alot this past weekend. 
i love my weight loss, down to 197
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I HIT ONE-DER-LAND,.......YEAH!!!!
on November 15, 2007 1:40 am

THE SCALE SAYS  .........DRUM ROLL.......199........YES MY FIRST GOAL WAS TO HIT BELOW 200 BEFORE MY NEXT VACATION.  I AM LEAVING ON A PLANE TONIGHT AND MY GOAL WAS MET.  I AM SO EXCITED.  MY FOOD IS GOOD.  I EAT 2-3 OZ OF OATMEAL WITH PROTEIN POWDER IN THE MORNING WITH COFFEE, 3 OZ FISH/OR CHICKEN LUNCH.  1/2 OF A LEAN CUISINE FOR DINNER OR 2 OZ CHICKEN.  SF PUDDING FOR DESSERT.  I AM HAPPY HAPPPY, STILL WORKING ON GETTING MY WATER AND VITAMINS IN.   I FEEL GREAT.  I LOVE MY VSG.

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7/13/07  = 252
7/24/07 start protein shakes  = 251
8/9/07 = surgery =242
8/13/07 = 236
8/21/07 = 232
8/28/07 = 230
9/4/07  = 229
9/11/07 = 226  my birthday!!!
9/18/07 = 223
9/24/07 = 219
10/2/07=214
10/16/07 =210  total = 42 lbs. lost and gone forever
10/7/07=213
11/6/07 = 204 
11/12/07 = 201  2 lbs away from onederland....yeah, going to gym everyday to get there
12/1/07  195  ONEDERLAND  YEAH!!!!!!
12/14/07 193
1/6/08 = 182
2/18/08  = 170
5/1/08 =  160