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I did it! I feel like singing the Dora song! I'm not sure how much I weigh......yeah I'm bad! But I did step on a scale that said 203 last week.....almost died. I think it was a mistake. Because I stepped on one in a box at Family Dollar and it was 227ish I think. I've been doing great with my protein. I'm taking the Vanilla flavored Isopure with Soy milk as my morning meal. It works well as I can't eat in the mornings. To spice up my shakes I add a few dashes of the holiday creamer flavors to it! It's low in calories and sugar and makes me feel like I'm drinking a treat plus I'm downing 52 grams of protein. I have still been getting stuck at times when I mess up. Lately chicken is the culprit...I miss bread and cakes this time of year..but I don't miss them enough to mess up my progress. I was hoping to be closer to 220 for my birthday next month. Not sure if I'll make it. If not then then maybe by my 1 year anniversay in February. 

Sn: I put up a picture on facebook that evoked a HUGE response from my friends and family. So much so that I felt uncomfortable. people were saying things like wow i can't believe you look so good......or i can't believe thats you. The best things were the private notes of encouragement or someone else suffering from obesity saying you inspireme.

It's been awhile since my last post! All is well......I am down from a size 26/28 top and 24 bottom to a 16!!! Oh my goodness I still can't believe its me! I've noticed that its not until I look at pictures can I really see the change. I've found my "sweet spot" with my band and have not had an adjustment since June and honestly I don't think I want or need one. I get fixated on certain foods....like tuna with antipasta salad, chicken salad, tofu, beefaroni, wonton tacos from Applebees, and omlettes, oh yeah baked chicken thighs....I really have so much to say and promise to be back! How you doing OH family? What major changes have you had other than your body?

LIFE IS SOOOOOOO GOOD to me I feel like I have Jill Scott WDIGM moments at least weekly....went to get my fill last week only to be told NO!! She says I'm doing great. I'm down 42 lbs...!!! 

I can't believe time is flying by.....I feel like I'm still learning how to listen to my band....some days it whispers at me other days it SHOUTS!!! STOP EATING!!!! OR I"MA CHOKE YOU!! and when I don't listen I end up feeling like someone has stuffed something in my chest and I need to beat it out.  My fav foods are tuna and chicken salad. I've gone on a few social outings involving food. 1 being a date!!! OH YEAH!! I loose a few pounds and get me a new friendimagine that!!  So I've really found that restaurants I HATED before were actually the best for me...Applebees has a great protein friendly menu and good ol Ruby Tuesdays as well. My date was very supportive and choose Applebees because of its "weight watchers" selections... Oh YEA!  As for work....people have begun to take notice of my "change". I jokingly told a few co-workers that I brought a treadmill with my income tax money...I came clean to the custodian because she's a sweetie and said I looked GOOD! And I felt compelled to share my "lil secret" she said GIRL don't be shame YoU LOOKING GOOD(in her broken accent) I gave her the biggest hug!  The only problem I seem to be having with my loss which at this point is 25lbs is that I don't really see it. I know my shirts now have room and the buttons are no longer SCREAMIN and popping. One day I did pass by the mirror and noticed my face was indeed changing like everyone said.  Side bar OH family....any banders have any issues or delays doing the "grown folk" because I was just curious...I know the port is in the stomach safe and secure...I was just wondering because someone else asked.....

All of you ladies on my page that are preparing for surgery....God bless you and keep you as you await surgery....and all of us on this side!!! THEY AIN"T SEEN NOTHING YET!!! Our hardwork and sacrifice will pay off!!! 

My new theme song is from Keyshia Cole "Make Me Over"- Google it you will agree its befitting!

I leave you in peace
Candee 

I went to my post op appointment and got the shock of my life...I'm down 22 lbs.......YES!! My family and ex all saw it but I look at the mirror and still see the 22lbs. I can't believe it. The hardest part for me now is starting phase 2 of my diet when my mind and body has gotten use to theliquids ......weird huh?