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be able to wrap a towel around my entire body!

87 People
 in progress, 
64 People
 achieved this

run a 5k

188 People
 in progress, 
55 People
 achieved this

sit indian style in a chair!

17 People
 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this

Enjoy clothes shopping again!

7 People
 in progress, 
3 People
 achieved this

Travel on a plane WITHOUT a seatbelt extender.

56 People
 in progress, 
39 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

William Chapman M.D.
Here is my personal experience with my surgeon. If you choose him, your experience may be different. This review is only my personal opinion.

Dr. Chapman is a very skilled surgeon. He is very nice and extremely sensitive to your needs. He is tough, though and he wants you to be sure that you understand his program. He does not really compromise on that front.

Aftercare so far has been great! The staff is responsive and will call as soon as possible (many times within 2 hours) if you have a question, no matter how trivial you may think it is! The best part for me has been no co-pays for 90 days post-op! That saves me loads of money...

If you choose Dr. Chapman, there will be lots of paperwork for you to sign, so you know what you are getting into (as much as you can know before surgery).

So far I would rate him an A+ for surgical competence and an A for bedside manner. He is in and out so fast, you have to have your questions ready! He will stay to answer them, though, no matter how many you may have.

I am very happy with my surgeon choice.
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  • Comment by ADIFFERENTME on 4/22/10 9:06 pm
    Just stopping by to let you know that you have been in my thoughts all day, hoping and praying today went well for you, and excitedly waiting to hear from you. Lavette(ADIFFERENTME ) "SMOOCHIES"
  • Comment by Shontel Kirby on 4/22/10 8:53 pm
    I wish you the best of luck on your surgery, hurray it's finally here. Please recover nicely and let us know how you making it after today! God Bless, your OH friend Shontel.
  • Comment by Tricia T. on 4/22/10 6:21 pm
    Hi there, I just wanted to stop by to let you know I am remembering you in my prayers! Best luck as you make it through the recovering period. Hugs, Tricia
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I Have Got to Find Something Else to Do!
on July 28, 2010 7:37 am
Now that food is not the center of my universe... what am I supposed to do?  Well.. I still am thoughtful and purposeful with my food, but it is not the center of my universe any longer.  So now I have all this time and brain energy to do what with? Here are some of my random thoughts:

My house is spotless... its too hot to be in the garden (two days ago the high was 93 and I thought winter had arrived)... and football season has not started yet... (sigh)

Well... this weekend I am invited to a birthday party... that begins at 9 PM!  Lawd... I am too old to be starting my evenings that late!  But I am going anyway...

I need to get back to dancing (east coast swing)... that is so much fun... but that is just one day a week... I guess I could pick my knitting back up... I need to complete a few projects...

Maybe I'll have a dinner party next month... My birthday is in August... hmm...

I need to go clothes shopping... but I have found it exhausting thus far... and I can't tell in the mirror what fits, so I constantly need help... and that gets on my nerves...

I know it doesn't sound like it from this post; but I am really in a good mood... but I think I am starting to get bored... food is what I used to use to handle this most hated emotion... but not now... couldn't get all the food it would take to eradicate this emotion if I wanted to... and I don't want to...

What do you do to occupy your time????
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It Keeps Getting Better and Better...
on July 23, 2010 10:55 am

I just bought my first clothes in a regular store!!!! I can't believe it!  I was in Old Navy, just wishing... not expecting to buy anything.  I found a blouse I liked... size XXL.  Tried it on (over my clothes)... drum roll... wait for it...

It was TOO BIG!!!!!

I ended up buying all XL sizes!  I bought three tops and the best part is they were only $5 each!

Ain't life after WLS grand!!!

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Three Months Post-Op...Today!
on July 22, 2010 4:18 pm
I can't believe how far I have come in this short amount of time.  I went for my 3-month follow up today and the PA was amazed... I have finally been cleared for fruit and veggies!  I just want a nectarine.... and a stir fry with some shrimp.  Is that too much to ask???? I'm  so happy!

Well, here are the results of the past three months :

66 pounds--gone!
no longer need a seat belt extender on airplanes
cholesterol in normal range
blood pressure finally in normal range (with medication)
cut my asthma medication in half
down from a 28W to a 20W-22W (depending on the item)
can walk up flight of stairs without being winded
can bend over and tie my shoe and still breathe
can wear heels all day if I want to
sleep soundly every night
can walk quickly through airports with no trouble at all
can fit in all chairs
can cross my legs
my thoughts are not consumed with food---I am free!

And the list goes on and on... I am very, very, grateful for this blessing.  I do believe that my RNY has not only saved my life, but has created a brand new one!  My future is bright indeed! 



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Getting My Stuff Back!
on July 19, 2010 5:46 am
The past few days, I have been doing me... remembering who I truly am; and having a blast doing it!  I've been visiting friends and family and otherwise being "present" in my own life as well as those I love. I even met one of my OH friends this week (see pics). I'm getting my life back!

Saturday, I saw a girlfriend who has not seen me since surgery.  The best part was not her gushing over the progress I made (although that was fun).  The best part for me was just sitting and talking with her over 2 hours and food never entering into my mind!  I hope the days stay like that!  Not to mention when I left, a very cute (but too young for me) man tried to get my attention!  At least I now know that I have my mojo back!

I think the only distressing thing for me is that only about 10% of my current wardrobe fits!  I am grateful to my support group for sharing clothes with me... next month I hope to go "Goodwill Hunting" to find my next wardrobe! Got to get my chic back!

I am eating well, remembering to take my vitamins and drinking my water.  Consistent exercise is my next hurdle... I manage to always do 2 days a week, but I need to step that up to 5... no excuses...

Well... here's to bringing sexy back! 
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Nobody told me...
on July 14, 2010 6:16 pm
OK... I am trying to work out. I just hate it.  I really do.  I wish I could take a pill or shot or something so I could experience the endorphins right away... oh well... I try anyway.

Yesterday I was walking my 2 miles with Leslie Sansone. I had just gotten to 1.5 miles and I was trying to quit.  I really was.  I was like, OK, I've had enough I can just turn off this blasted CD and sit down!  But I pressed on.  The one move I do like is the kick backs (like a fast hamstring curl).  So hear I am doing my kick backs and I hear this "slap-clap" "slap-clap"!  Now I am thinking what the he** is that noise???

Y'all, It was my thighs slapping together!  O Lawd!  I ain't never had my thighs make that noise before!  Well... now that I think about it, I never used to work out, so I have no idea if they slapped together or not!  I felt like the Jello Jigglers!  (sigh)

Nobody told me there'd be days like this!

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