Well I'm 1 year post surgery and continuosly losing weight!  I started off in a 26/28 and I'm down to an 16/18!!!  I feel so much better and I give God all the praise.  On this coming saturday I'm getting married to my soulmate and I can't wait!!!!  I've had to get a new dress and have it altered to due to the weight loss but I'm not complaining :)   .  My sister and I have had no bad side effects to the surgery and hope to get to a size that pleases us and our surgeon.  Check out our wedding website at www.mcmillan-elbertwedding.com!!!

Well I know it's been awhile since I last posted up here but I have lost 81 pounds so far!!!!  I weighed on yesterday and now weigh 284 and I truly feel great!  I need to exercise more but work and wedding planning has definitely taken a big portion of my free time away.  Not counting I will start teaching classes online in the Spring.  This surgery has been a life saver and I have been truly blessed to not have any serious issues happen to me or my sister since we've had the surgery.  God is truly awesome!!!  It's amazing how he sets things up and finishes them out unlike us at times.  But I just wanted to update everyone and pray everyone enjoys their holidays. 

Well it's been one month since my RNY Surgery and I'm doing well.  Still trying to get my energy level back to what it has been before.  Getting up and being at work by 8am is almost impossible because I feel so drained in the morning.  But once I'm up and moving, my energy is incredible!  I haven't gotten back to my full workload of activities/work and not crash at night from exhaustion but I'm praying eventually get back to "normal". 

Since the surgery I've lost around 33 pounds and my clothes are literally falling off of me.  I now wish I would have kept some of the clothes I gave away or sold in my Sorority's yard sale.  I've invested in some safety pins to hold me until I'm ready to buy new clothes, lol.  I've gotten lots of compliments from family, friends and my co-workers; while even getting some people interested in having WLS.  Like I said on the previous blog, I'm willing to let God use me as his vessel, even if its for WLS. 

I've thrown up a couple of times when something got stuck, but I'm learning and not giving up.  My fiance' is the best!!!  If I get sick he doesn't want to eat, and I'm like, I'm ok baby.... what more could a woman ask for!?!?  But he's sooooo supportive and he's even lost some weight with exercising with me and cutting down on his food intake.  We're both looking forward to the wedding next year.  This surgery has given us both a new outlook on life individually and as a couple. 

I heard a new song that has ministered to me and I want to share it with you all:
      It's by Deion Kipping- "I Don't Look Like"

The song basically says I don't look like what I've been through.  Through being overweight and all the many trials and tribulations I've had over my 26 years here on earth, I can truly say I DON'T LOOK LIKE, WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH!!!  hallelujah.  To God be the Glory

Hi all,

Well I'm 3 weeks post op and doing very well!  I've lost 26 pounds so far and countless inches and couldn't be happier.  Me and my twin have shocked everyone because we have healed and done so well that we've had to tell everyone about the man who has helped us get this far.  His name is .... JESUS!!!  "He's wonderful, glorious, holy, righteous, victorious, conqueror, triumphant and might, HEALER, deliverer, shield and defense, strong tower and MY BEST FRIEND, omnipotent, omnipresent soon coming king, Alpha, Omega, Lord of everything.  He's holy, holy, holy"...HALLELUJAH.   I'm just so full and greatful for all he's doing in my life and my sisters' because we are willing vessels.  To all who are waiting for their surgery, be patient and let your higher power lead you.  To all those who prayed and wished me well....THANK YOU!!!

Well I'm two days away from surgery and I'm truly at peace!  I've met some great people as I've gone from the contemplation stage to the pre-op stage and I couldn't be more blessed than to met those who truly have my interest at heart.  At church on Sunday my pastor and the church prayed for us and the surgical team and he annointed us with oil... what a GREAT feeling to have my church praying for me and my sister!  As the scripture says the prayers of the righteous availeth much....AMEN

To those who are awaiting there dates for surgeries, be patient, things tend to work out when your higher power deems fit.  I'm greatful for this opportunity to a healthier, fitter and skinnier life and will try my best to keep everyone  updated on my process by blogging or posting pics!