artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 8 years, 12 months ago
Bike riding! - I've gotten to ride my bike twice. Not very far, the first time just around the block, the second a few more. My hips hurt and of course I got winded, but all in all, it has been f...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years ago
Time flies....fat's a melting! - WOW! It's been a while since I've posted on here. I am now down to 284 and can fit into a size 24W pants. Never thought it would be possible.   I'm having trouble trying to keep up...

artist4life92768 accomplished a goal 9 years, 2 months ago
Have WLS

artist4life92768 accomplished a goal 9 years, 2 months ago
Loose enough weight to eliminate my Diabetes, Arthritis, and High Blood Pressure

artist4life92768 accomplished a goal 9 years, 2 months ago
Get through the Insurance hoops and get this done!

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 3 months ago
Is that really my reflection??? - I have been able to see my reflection in some windows lately and I think I'm becoming a bit narcissistic!   I mean.....where did my butt and hips go? I guess that is where the 104 ...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 3 months ago
One more pound to go for 100 lost! - I never thought I could do it! I think this calls for a celebration......maybe I'll get out my new makeup and give it a go. I need a new pic for my avatar to keep up with my progre...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 3 months ago
On to protein shakes again! - I am on phase 3, protein drinks. Thank goodness! I got a big bottle of body fortress strawberry and it is so yummy! It was on sale at Walmart last week for 16.98??, so I bought a s...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 3 months ago
I made it through surgery! - I'm doing pretty good, but keep falling asleep. I had to push myself to walk the halls, but it has snapped me out of being sleepy. So, I made it through! :-)

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 3 months ago
90 pounds gone!....before surgery - I offically hit the 90 pounds lost mark today. I am very proud of myself and never thought I could do it! Monday is one week till the surgery. Yes, I'm getting scared, excited and...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 4 months ago
Getting excited!!! - Well, I start my two week liquid diet on Monday. The first week consists daily of four shakes, one "normal" food (oatmeal, yogurt, SF pudding, etc....), three 15 calorie items such...

artist4life92768 added a goal 9 years, 4 months ago
Get a makeover when I reach 250 lbs.

artist4life92768 added a goal 9 years, 4 months ago
Get to the YMCA and start strength traning

artist4life92768 accomplished a goal 9 years, 4 months ago
Get Medicaid

artist4life92768 accomplished a goal 9 years, 4 months ago
Find a surgegon who will accept Medicaid

artist4life92768 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Driving myself home from the hospital.....possible - Hi everyone! I have a question.....has anyone driven themselves home from the hospital? Even a long (1.5 hours) drive on the highway? I am not sure how much pain there will be or i...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Proud of myself! - It is offical.....I have lost 75 pounds on my own, before surgery. I'm not even on the liquid diet yet.....that is for Christmas week and New years. I am still having troubles gett...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Got my surgery date!!!!! - January 5th! Guess I will be doing the liquid diet for Christmas......and I wouldn't want it any other way. I am thrilled beyond words!!!! Ohhh, and according to my scale, I have ...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Some good, some bad.... - Well, it looks good for me to get my request submitted to my insurance company. That's after my liquid diet class tomorrow. That is the good news. Now for the bad news, the surgeon...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
There's the light! - I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Had my appointment with the NUT today and my check list is almost complete.....only one thing to go, the liquid diet class, an...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
I am soooo psyched! - Maybe, just maybe, I can get my surgery done in November. I spoke with one of my surgeon's techs, and was listing off the items on the doc's checklist that I have completed, which ...

artist4life92768 posted a comment 9 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to OH judybugg! It is a very nice bunch of people here! I...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
Woohoo! - I just got back from my second appointment with the bariatric doc and NUT. The doc upped my Invokana and wants me to discontinue my insulin. The NUT wants me to work on a couple of...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 7 months ago
Got the approval from my psych! - Yay!!! I will continue seeing her though, especially after the surgery. We have a good bond. :-) On another note, I saw my sleep doc and asked that my results be forwarded to my su...

artist4life92768 wrote a blog post 9 years, 7 months ago
Hypnosis..... - Going to the psych again for my second round of hypnosis. She said she can take my favorite bad food and put a suggestion that I dislike it, any food. Hhhuuummmmm....after a lot of...
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Jackson, MI
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45.4
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Surgery
01/05/2015
Surgery Date
Jan 17, 2014
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