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Hello again everyone. Yes, I know it has been awhile since I have last checked in. Last time I checked in I was 156lbs and now down to 136lbs. It doesn't seem like alot, but things have really slowed down the closer I get to my goal, but at the same time I have lost more in inches. I have been exercising like a crazy woman and actually have some nice defined arms and abs. I never thought I would be able to wear a bathing suit or tank top ever after weight loss surgery, but that is another goal I have been able to conquer because of the hard work. I have posted some of my latest pics so you can see the progress. I would love to lose 10-15 more lbs. We will see how it goes. Good luck to everyone.

I am so happy! I weighed today and I am 156lbs. Although I would love to be less, I cannot remember the last time I was 156lbs. I achieved my goal for this month and the month is not over yet. Down 10 lbs since my last blog. Yeahhhhhh. I congratulate everyone who is making their goals as well. And to those of you who may be struggling you will get there.

Have a wonderful Christmas ya'll. 

Several months have gone by since my last post and I have been having a great time with this journey.  A couple months ago I went out to eat with my family and when I was walking back to the table and found them staring at me. Finally my step dad says, "When are you gonna buy some new clothes?" I smiled because it made me feel good. My clothes were obviously too big but I was not ready to buy clothes yet. Honestly although I had noticed on the scale that I was losing, I could not really see it, not even in pictures. Sooooo, later that day I went shopping. Some of those clothes are getting a little loose on me now, but I was smart enough to buy them a little snug so most are looking pretty good.

When I look in the mirror I am amazed to see that although I still have a butt, I no longer have a shelf  to sit things on. This shelf has been a family trait and I am sooo glad to get rid of it. Some traits do not need to be kept!

The one downfall has been my knee. Since I have been more active, my knee that I had surgery on years ago is doing really bad and causing alot of pain. This has slowed down my cardio workout drasticlly, although if you were to ask me ,"pain aside, would you do it again?" Heck ya would be my reply.

This Halloween was the first one I didn't have to buy a huge "big ol lady" outfit in order to cover my fat. Although in my mind I still felt fat I knew I looked better and didn't feel like hiding the new me. Now I can look forward to the "even better" me next Halloween.

Each month or each time I make my goal, I set a new one. So far my goals have been 10 lbs a month. My next goal is to be at 150's by December. Today I am at 166 so wish me luck!

Have a good  Thanksgiving everyone.

Ahhh finally home to my own bed.  I made it thru surgery just fine. Now that I am home the discomfort is less. The only problem I have come across so far is getting down my liquid med. It seems to be more than my pouch can handle for now. One of my staples seems to be pinching a little but these are such minimal problems so all is well so far. I even went to a river cats game today. Seemed strange going to ball game and not having a hot dog, but even though they smelled good, it was not tempting. I snuck in my chicken broth and I was content between that and my cup of ice water. It was nice to get out in the fresh air after being in the hospital 2 1/2 days.  My brother had the surgery a yr  ago and wanted to get me out of the house to avoid getting depressed and what not. So thank you for all of your good thoughts and I will keep posting updates.

Wow! At first it seemed like it was taking this journey forever. Now, here it is and only I week to go! I have not lost much more weight according to the scale, but the clothes show that I have been working hard. I was not too nervous until a couple days ago, but I think I am more excited than anything. Anyway, keep up the comments and good thoughts coming.

I received a call from both my case mgr and Dr. Koura's office yesterday. My auth for surgery was approved and I have  a surgery date! It is June 27th. I actually could have had it at the end of this month, but  I needed to give my job a little more notice. Before then, I have to have a "family visit" wtih his office & of course do my  my pre-op stuff. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. 

Wish Me Luck Ya'll

I have my appt with Dr. Koura  this week on May 3rd. Hopefully I won't have to do much before getting a surgery date. Soo, everyone wish me luck.