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Goals

Shop in regular sizes instead of Plus Size

31 People
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34 People
 achieved this

Become more confident in myself and my abilities.

15 People
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9 People
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To strut in a pair of high heels again! (Preferably Stilettos)

28 People
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19 People
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Be enrolled in a MBA program by Fall 2010

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1 Person
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Wrap a towel around myself and be completely covered - and not a beach towel!!

24 People
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33 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

William Johnson
My first impression was at the informational seminar. He was very personable(good humor) and open to questions. When you initially look at the Doctor, you notice how young he looks. As he talks and when you have your initial consultation, you realize how knowledgeable and thorough the Doctor is. The program at Atlanta Bariatics is very structured and organized. I account this to the fact they are a Center of Excellence. Aftercare & Post-op Support meetings are emphasized and required for treatment. I must give a shout out to the staff I came in contact with. Susie Darrow, the bariatric coordinator, was awesome with everything, and Latonya, insurance coordinator, knows her stuff. Thanks Guys!!!! I am pre-op so I have not seen the Doctor's bedside manner or aftercare firsthand, but will update my board soon.
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  • Comment by Trisha68 on 9/19/09 6:16 am
    I'm wishing you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. You will be just fine. See you on the other side. Peace and Blessing
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Unbelievable
on October 17, 2009 6:05 pm
I am down another 14 pounds from 10/04/09.  This is absurd (not in a bad way).  I'm actually losing weight.  I know I may sound a little crazy, but I've struggled to lose weight for the past 5-6 years with no luck.  Now, it is falling off like nobodies' business!!!  I am so happy that I'm able to take this journey!!!
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I Finally Stepped on the Scale!!!
on October 4, 2009 9:07 pm

237!!!!  I was 251 the day of my surgery (9/21).  I'm 14 days post op & have lost 14 pounds.  That is like a pound per day!!!  Here I was scared to even put my big toe on a scale, because I'm afraid of disappointment.  I'm just glad I don't own a scale, because I could see myself becoming a scale fanatic.  I don't want that!!!  I'm going to take my husband's advice to do what I'm supposed to do diet/exercise wise, listen to my body & not worry about the scale. 

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Soft Food Stage
on October 1, 2009 6:42 pm
Today is the first day of my soft food stage. I can't lie.  The night before I did eat one of the items off my soft food list though.  I figured I made it the whole week on this clear liquid stage one small item wouldn't hurt.  I know I was wrong, but I'm not going to beat myself up.  I'm still in awe of how fast I feel full.  I mean I had a little(and I mean little) bit of tuna, light mayo & cheese today for dinner, and honey I was full.  I had an hard boiled egg for a snack.  For breakfast & lunch, I ate a Healthy Choice turkey, mashed potato & butternut squash/cranberry meal.  Of course, I had to mush everything to chunky applesauce consistency, but it was still tasty.  I was too full to eat a snack between breakfast & lunch so I didn't.  I made sure I focused on getting foods that had a good volume of protein.  I had about 38g protein today.  I just didn't have room for a protein shake like the NUT wants.  Maybe tomorrow...

Okay.  Here's another confession.  I haven't started my multi-vitamin yet.  I have been taking my  calcium and sub-lingual b12.  Once again, I'm not going to beat myself up.  I am just going to try harder as the next day passes.

Through my whole 10 days post op, I feel like I am just skating by.  That I could always be doing something more to ensure my success.  I don't know.  I am so scared to jump on a scale because , one, I feel like it's too early &, secondly, I am afraid that the scale will show no difference.  I don't own a scale anyway.  I'll just wait to get weighed at  my first post op doctor appointment.
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