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It has been almost a year since I posted on OH. I finally had my surgery. I still can't believe it til this day. My surgery was at Celebration Health in Celebration, FL with Dr. Keith Kim. As I mentioned in June of last year. Dr. Kim said I had to lose 100 pounds and get like 4 clearances before he would perform my surgery. When I heard that I wanted to give up. But, I kept at it and lost 100 pound in seven months. I was so proud of my achievement. Dr. Kim performed my surgery on March 19, 2013. I will celebrate that date as my second birthday because that is the day I was reborn. I have lost 86 pounds and counting since surgery. God is truly amazing.

I did have one complication since surgery. One month post op I had to have my gallbladder removed. It was a surprise to me, but I didn't let that get me down. I bounced back pretty fast and kept moving forward. Since surgery, I have been able to do so much more than I could ever imagine. I even have a Bahamas Cruise scheduled for this December.

Now, I just have to keep focused and let let any set back get me down. I have a smile on my face every day and I thank God for all his many blessings.  If I can be successful at this, anyone can. And that is the truth!

I have been working hard for the past six weeks. I went to my appointment and saw my new surgeon. He told me I had to lose some weight and get my clearances for specialist before I could get a surgery date. I expected that going in. So, I have been working hard. I am on the Phase I and Phase II diets right now. This has been so hard for me. But, I have been sucessfull so far, I am down 62 pound in six weeks. I have been feeling so great, and more energy every day. Like everyone else, I have my bad days. Today was one of them for sure. I had a bad slip today, but tomorrow is a new day and I am focused to make this work. I am trying very hard not to have one bad day effect my total goals. #stayingfocused

It has been a while since I posted.  I ran into some issues with my insurance.  But good things come to those who wait. I have new and improved insurance. I qualified for Medicare. Now, I am able to goto my first choice surgeon. I have my consultation appointment in the morning with Bariatric Surgery Center at Florida Hospital.  This is one of the best centers in the State of Florida.  I am so excited and I am beyond ready for this process. I can't even sleep right now.  My insurance has been approved and I am ready to go.  You all will see more consistant entries from me. I would love to hear everyone's experiences and support throughout this process.  Pray for me!!

This is really getting real for me.  I have my first appointment with Dr. Jorge Sosa in Miami, FL.  I have to drive 3 hours for every appointment I have with him from Orlando.  I think it is well worth it. I am so excited about this whole process. I am trying to be cool, I don't want a big disappoinment. But at the same time, I want to keep a positive attitude.  I know this is going to be a long process. I thank God, I have my family to have my back.  I do need the support from you all on this site too. I have been speaking with a couple of you about your experiences.  Glad you all keep it real, that's exactly what I want.  I have been working hard, already started cutting my food in half. I am trying to prepare my body. I hae no idea how long it will take to schedule a date but I am ready non-the-less.

Happy New Year!!

When 2012 came around, I was sitting at home, all alone thinking about my life. Wishing I had the energy and companionship of friends and family around me. But I didn't. I didn't goto church because I can't fit in the pew, I didn't goto a club, because I may not have a place to sit, don't really have any close friends that would like to stop by and spend time with me.  I don't have a man. And when I do talk to men, through a chatline, I am scared to meet them for fear of rejection. This is because, when I do met a man, he sees my 600 pound frame and doesn't want to get the real me.  I am sick of it all. 

So on December 15, 2011, I finally made the first step and went to the weight loss surgery seminar. I traveled 3 hours to Miami-Lakes, Florida from the Orlando area to get this done. I had to go that far because of my Medicaid insurance.  I am so glad I did.  I am on my way. Now I have to find a psycologist and see the nutritionist.  I don't mind going back and forth to Miami from Orlando to change my life. I know I have been approved. That's one thing I don't have to worry about.  I would like to have the surgery by March,but we will see. I joined this sight to get some support. There are so many things I want to do with my life.  I have wasted 35 years, I will not waste anymore.