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I have been somewhat overweight all my life.  In high school I was a big girl but never fat.  I had to work really hard to maintain a healthy weight.  As the years passed, the weight continued to slowly creep on.  It was after the birth of my son in 2005 that I packed on another 100 pounds.  I was then at the highest weight I had ever been in my life.  Everything started hurting.  My back, my feet, my knees.  I knew then it was time for me to make a choice about weight loss surgery.  I knew that if I kept on this destructive path I would not be here in 5 years for my family.  With the support of my husband and my family I made the choice to change my life forever.  My surgery date was December 13, 2006.  It will now be my new birthday.  The day I started my new life!  

I am looking forward to my new journey, even with the ups and downs I am glad I was give the opportunity to change my life. It's all up to me now. 

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6 Month update !
on June 19, 2007 3:19 pm
Hi everyone!

Life has been totally crazy the last few months.  I have been so busy with work and real life, I barely have time to sit down (of course I sat down ALOT before losing 159 pounds).  My husband is leaving tonight for training.  He just recently re-enlisted in the Army, so for the next 14 weeks I am a single mother of a two year old working insane hours and handling all affairs by myself.  It's gonna be crazy.

Anyway....I am finally comfortable posting my before pics.  Up until about a month ago I was not only embarressed by these but I hated looking at what I had become.  That has changed.  I now look at these with sheer delight.  I have come a long way, and I am proud of what I was and what I am today.  Granted, I still have a way to go, but I cannot tell you how wonderful and beautiful I feel.  I feel amazing, have so much energy and for the first time in a long time I feel pretty.

No one stares at me in the store anymore.  I am not scared to take risks.  I am not afraid of being alone or walking into a resturant.  I can actually exercise now and live to tell about it.  

This has been a life changing experience and at 6 months in, my journey has just started.  I can't wait for it to continue.

I wish I could be here more often, but I do read the posts everyday.  Melissa - omg your gorgeous, PK yowza baby I can't wait to see new pics.  ChildofNite - looking good.  Sandy - it was so nice to finally see your smiling face. Terry - you still amaze me. Everyone else - I wish I knew your names and screen names so I could personally say to you, some of you blow my mind.  You all look amazing.  For those of you waiting or scared of having surgery...I promise it is worth the wait and nerves.

Love to you all....and don't laugh at my before pics :P  

Btw - the before and afters are on my profile!
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I feeeeel so good!
on February 17, 2007 2:51 pm
Things are going really really well.  I am eating right, exercising and starting to have a social life again.  I had forgotten what all of it was about.  Even though I still have a long way to go, I still feel I am on top of the world.  

Still having some of the cranky and patience issues....they seem to be self resolving.  I think I am starting to level out and adjust to my new insides.

I haven't felt this pretty in a very long time.  One of the attorneys I work with said to me " Karen, I always knew you were pretty, but WOW you are beautiful".  Talk about an ego boost.  I recieved sooo many compliments when I returned to work.  Those compliments keep me going.    

I haven't weighed myself since my 3 week check up.  I go to the doctor in March so it will be nice to see how much I have lost.  I stay away from the scale at home.....it can be evil.

It's been a good month!
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Feeling great
on January 28, 2007 4:40 pm
I feel great.  Have no idea how much weight I have lost since my two week appointment.  I need to make a run to the Dr.'s office to see just how good I am doing.

I have so much more energy already.  Even my girlfriends at work tell me I have "bounce" in my step now...Ummm heck ya...I'm lighter.  

Only issue I seem to be having right now is my patience.  Everything and everyone is annoying me....not sure if it the lack of my previous "drug of choice"  or because internally I really am tired.  If it doesn't get better I guess I should mention it to my doctor.

I am glad to be back at work.  Some of the girls at work that have had the surgery decided to put together a support group.  We will meet once a month and go out to lunch to chat.  Sounds fun!

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Everything Seems to be going well
on January 13, 2007 12:21 am
I know I need to be better at posting in this thing.  I know 2 yrs down the road I am going to want to look back at these blog entries so I can remember all I had to get through to be successful.

I feel pretty good.  Just really really tired.  I seem to be tolerating things pretty well too.  So far I have tried chicken (baked), shrimp, beef including ground, turkey and tuna.  They all seem to be sitting well on my new tummy.  I get full pretty quick and hardly think of food at all (yay).  I actually have to remind myself to eat.  In all my life I have never experienced that feeling!  

I know I have lost more weight since my two week appointment that or my cloths have miraculously gotten bigger....  I actually walked the mall with my DH and didn't get tired.  It feels soo good!

I think I am going to head to the Dr. office next week just to weigh in.  I vowed I wouldn't buy a scale for home for a few more months.  It will keep me sane. 
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Somewhat tired
on December 31, 2006 11:17 pm
Today I felt like I was hit by a truck,  I am sooooo tired.  I upped my protein intake some today....thinking that may be why I am feeling sluggish.  Still struggling with eating almost anything.  Seems like everything I eat makes me feel somewhat ill.  Mabye it is all in my head.  I tried some scrambled eggs the other day 2 bites and I felt immense pain in my pouch area.  Not sure if I got a small piece stuxk or if they just did not agree with me.  In any case it was the worst pain I have ever felt!  Dare I try eggs again?  

I also seem to have a case of restlessness.  Having issues with sleep.  Hoping this gets better soon.  Along with feeling sluggish I am very tired!  

Happy New Year!  This year is going to be great!
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