http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/lavendarfirefly's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/2009/02/14/2-year-surgerversary---/Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:43:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/2009/02/14/2-year-surgerversary---/I can hardly believe that it's already been 2 years..I'm maintaining pretty good between 142-147, I very happy with that.  I go back to the dr's friday, excited to see how he thinks I'm doing.  I've been having a few incidences with my sugar dropping....going to talk about that with ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,183825/Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:41:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,183825/It's hard to believe that 1 1/2 years have gone by since I had surgery.  I'm down 132#,  and down from a size 24 to size 6..I'm so thankful that I was given this opportunity to be able to have this surgery and help myself get healthier...I'm able to do ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,139647/Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:36:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,139647/It's hard to believe that it's been a year already.  What a difference.I've gone from a size 24 jeans to size 6.  I've lost 129#s.  I'm working full time. I have alot of people asking me if I'd reccommend this surgery, and I tell them yes, definitely, and I'd would ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,112419/Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:51:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,112419/I can hardly believe it's already been 9months...just a quick update this time...I'm at 151#s...3#s below my goal...bloodwork came back good...I'm feeling great...wearing a size 8...I would have never imagined.  Hopefully next month I"ll have more time to update.  thank god...and my surgeon and drs for this wonderful "tool" they ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,84983/Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:30:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,84983/well, a couple days shy of it..but I figured while I was thinking of it I'd update.  what a ride!! I can't believe where I'm at right now..If I don't lose another pound, I'll be happy where I'm at.  I went to my 6 month check-up this week, my blood ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,71175/Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:17:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,71175/what a ride this has been..already have lost 82#'s...down to a size 14..unbelieveable..I'm feeling so much better..once in awhile I still have problems with eating..think it's because I forget, and try to eat too fast..not chew enough...I'm able to walk on the elliptical for 30 mins..takes me 1 hour to ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,61912/Mon, 14 May 2007 19:37:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,61912/boy, time flies when you're having fun!!  I can't believe it's already been 3 months.  I went to Dr. Hill's today, and I've lost 10# in 4 weeks, a total of 66# in 3 months.  I can't believe how much my life has changed already.  I feel so much better, ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,49014/Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:38:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,49014/well, it's hard to believe it's already been a little over 5 weeks since surgery.  I've had a few setbacks, but none too bad.  I can't believe I can walk a 1/2 a mile without stopping and taking a break and being out of breath.  It's been over 6 months ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,37566/Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:59:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,37566/well, tomorrow's my birthday and I just can't believe this will be the last year that I'll be morbidly obese.   What a great present I'm giving myself. February 13th is coming quick...before I know it I'll be on the "losing side"...just unbelievable...I never thought I would get here.http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,31021/Sun, 07 Jan 2007 15:01:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lavendarfirefly/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,31021/A little over a month, and I'll be a LOSER.  It just won't feel real til I actually get it done.  I'm hoping to have a big loss before my daughter and son-in-law come back home in May.  My plan is as soon as I'm feeling up to it, my ...