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Well my journey began Sept 22, 2010 and since that day I have lost a total of 47.7 pounds!!!!! it's amazing and I feel great.. More energy, healther and happier...  I've learned that I do not need food to live.. I can eat what my body needs which is not much and the right foods. As well, as exercise, are bodies were meant to move.  It took my a long time to realize this and learn new habits. Everyday I think about what I am putting in my mouth and if its healthy or not...I plan my meals now and not  just eat because it looks good. I eat because my body is hungry and not all day long... I am so thankful and grateful to God. I am thankful for my support group (family, friends) and especially my wonderful doctor who is amazing!!!!

I will keep you guys posted as I am not done being a LOSER!!!!!!

I'm doing good so far and happy with my band. I have lost 24 pounds in 6wks and feel great!!!! I haven't  had a fill yet, I see the doctor Nov 12 for a fill ( I think) but I am happy with my progress. Sometimes it's hard because I have to battle my head  and cravings but I do something else to keep my mind off of it.... I have been exercising 3/4 times a week and enjoying going to the gym something I never thought I would like (I even miss it when I can't go)... My goal is to loose another 15 pounds by the middle of December so let see how I do... But I know I will get to where I want to be-might take some time but I will do it!!!

HI... Surgery went well. Dr Zorn, the nurses, everyone at Scripps Mercy were wonderful!!!!  I ended up staying two nights because I was unable to keep any water in..  Feel very sore and hard for me to walk but I am walking:) Tried to eat some yogurt this afternoon when I got home but couldn't, took my pain  meds and fell asleep. I am eating some chicken broth and then I am going to go walking..... So far so good minus being sore.

I had a wonderful roomate at the hospital.. Made me laugh (which I had to tell her not to because it hurt everytime I laughed) but glad I had someone to talk with... Thanks Faedra!!!!!

Day of my Surgery.... Nervous but excited.. Will be leaving for the hospital in about 15 min....

Tomorrow is my surgery!!! Went to pre-op today and everything went well lost 3 pounds, which is good since I didn't have to go on a pre-op diet. Made sure my kids homework was done, clothes and lunch ready for school and I even finished packing I have a bit of a headache since I've only had water, broth and jello. I took the milk of magnesia this morning and nothing... yikes I was going to take more but decided my body would be ready when it was ready...
Ok so I'll let everyone know how my surgery went and how I am feeling... Wish me Luck

Oh I also asked my husband to take a picture of me so I can see how I use to look and remind me that I don't want to look like that anymore.. Unhealthy and unhappy....

So tomorrow is my pre-op and then surgery on 09/22/10.  I am getting so very nervous, I know I have a great surgeon and I am at one of the great hospitals (have been there before in the trauma unit) and they were wonderful. I just can't help being nervous....