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8/4/06
I weight 172 pounds.    I just can't believe it.  I look so much better and feel great

7/26/06
I weight 175.  I can't believe it.  I do not remember the last time I weight 175. 

7/17/06
My weight loss has slowed.   Its true that you really have to start trying harder after the first 6 months.  I want to get down to 160, then see about plastics.  Most people complain about their "girls" being gone,  My are here with the same DDD size, but they feel like they are sagging to my knees.  Can anyone say REDUCTION.  I am getting serious now about exercise.  I can tell that it will be the key to maintaining weight loss.  I swam laps yesterday, I can't believe how much I can swim now. 

6/16/06

I have been horrible about updating.  I am now 8.5 months out from surgery and have lost 106 pounds.  It is hard to believe that I've lost so much.  My mind hasn't caught up with my body,  I still feel like I weigh 280.
  This surgery has changed my life so completely.  I was so withdrawn and shy before, I didn't want anyone to notice me.  Now, I am chatting with people all over.  I go to stores at lunch just to try on clothes.
   I have even gone back to college to finish my degree.  I couldn't have fit into the desk before.
   Life is so good.  I can play with my children and flirt with my husband.  I will post some pictures soon

1/11/06   I go tomorrow for my 3 month checkup.  I am wearing size 20's and 18's for the first time in years.  Its so strange, I've lost sixty pounds, yet feel like its not enough.  I am eager to hear what Dr. Byrne has to say.

12/30/05  It has certainly been a wild ride, I have lost 53.5 pounds from pre surgery weight, and about 60 pounds from the highest weight every.  I sometimes see it, but other times feel so heavy.  I am working out 3 times a week, that definately helps.  I just can't wait to get into smaller sizes from regular store.  I am posting a picture of me minus 60 pounds.

12/11/05  Today has been a hard day, as was yesterday.   Lots of "head hunger, but nothing really tastes good.  I do feel much better, and have lots more energy.  I have lost about 50 pounds.  I have got to stop being so impatient,  I want the weight gone NOW.

11/19/05 - This is truly an amazing journey for me.  I have lost 40 pounds.  I am fitting into things that I couldn't before, but I don't think I have changed sizes that much.  Food is no longer a problem.  Nothing tastes really good.  I never dreamed that a protein shake would be delicious to me.  I have much more energy and I am going to start physical therapy for an exercise program this Wednesday.  I would love to lose 15 more pounds by Christmas, twenty pounds would be a dream.
   I went to a local support group.  It was so inspiring to see these wonderful ladies that have succeeded, are on the journey with me or are waiting for a date.  I feel like I have made new friends which is wonderful.
11/2/05   I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted.  I have lost 28 pounds, its fluctuating because I am so pms.  I think its really more like 32.  I can wear clothes I haven't worn in a long time which amazes me.  I feel so much better and am getting lots of complements.  It seems though like the heavier ladies at work are semi-jealous.  It is so weird to be told again that I am pretty.  I was pretty 20 years ago, I just can't imagine myself that way again.  My goal is to lose 120 pounds from presurgery weight, then reevaluate.  I am 1/4 of the way there.  Unbelievable.  I am so glad I have a friend at work who did this the same day I did.  It is fun to watch us change. 

10/5/05  I have lost ten pounds by my scale.  Clothes are loose.  I have had a problem by getting an infection at my drain site.  Dr. Byrnes office was awesome and called in an antibiotic right away.  I will just be glad when its well

10/3/05  I am home from the hospital.  Came home early Sunday Feel much better than I expected.  Will update later

9/29/05   Tomorrow is my big day.  I am so lucky.  I feel like I am being given a second chance with my life and health.  I am concerned about the risks, can't imagine not watching my children grow up, but the benefits definately outweight any risks for me.  See you on the losing side.

9/27/05   I am preparing for my surgery Friday morning, so many thoughts are running though my head.  I am nervous about potential risks, but I am much more excited about beginning the journey to a new me.