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I was trying to decide if I was going to write something about this day or not. Well I finally decided I would.  As of today I have lost 93.2 pounds almost 94.  I am not where I want to be but I am not where I use to be and that is a blessing.  I can play with my children, excercise without getting out of breath(spelling?), walk for long periods of time including climbing stairs and going up hills, and I can see areas I haven't seen in years(HA!!).  I  can wear clothing sizes that I have not worn since high school.  Depending on the style of the clothing I can wear 10's,12's and if cut small 14's.  My feet have went down a half a size(was a 10 wide) to a 91/2 sometimes a 9 depending on the style.  I have went from a size 44DDD to a 38D(and I think I need a smaller size again).  I was a 36B in high school before I got pregnant with my oldest son.  I didn't do any measurements, but I wish I had.  I am told I am skinny I don't see it though.  People think I weigh less than I do.  I am told I look like a 8 or a 10(I wish).  I will have to put some before and during pics on here soon.  I finally go a new(to me) camera and as soon as I get a memory stick for it I can finally post some pictures of myself.  I still have about 39 lbs that I want to loss and that will put me at 150.  I think that I would be comfortable there. I think back to my doctor telling me I was going to have to take BP meds if I don't lose weight or that I was prone to diabetes and now today I feel wonderful. My pressure is normal and noone is taking about diabetes. I don't have the lower back pain, or knee pain from too much weight on them and I can cross my legs and leave them like that for a long period of time so that is great.  I have accomplished alot and I am happy about it.  I still have some issues that I have to deal with, but who doesn't.  I still have to make sure to take my vitamins and minerals, make sure I am eating enough( this is still a problem, it's getting better), and getting all my fluids in. Even with that it is all good. 

I had to use my license to pick up a package from the post office and I looked at it and laughed.  My weight is finally less than what is on my license.  It has been 220 for probably eight years and now I am 219.6(not much off),but its not 220.  I couldn't believe it. That was my wow moment for today, just wanted to share. 

This is something that just amazes me. I didn't think I would ever be able to fit in a regular 18 or 16 womens clothing. I haven't been this size in years maybe like almost 8. When I started my ten day pre-op I was in a 22 going into a 24 so now I am just in WOW moment.  I have more energy now and I can run after that 16 year old(the jokester in the house) that is always picking at people (me, his brother and sister), and not get tired so fast.  He use to touch my fat rolls and tell me mom you need to lose that.  Now he doesn't have so much to grab and he is happy for me.  We went to Waterville a couple of weeks ago and I could fit on the roller coaster(hate those things) with no problem and had to tighten the belt up.  I got on just about every ride/water slide with felt like thousands of stairs and I had a wonderful time.  I am so blessed.  So much has happened in the last almost three months. God has given me a new home (closed two weeks after surgery), He is giving me a healthy body, mind, spirit.  I am just so grateful that everything has a season and when things didn't look like they were going to happen the Lord delayed but he did not deny.  I am just at peace about everything and know matter what goes on in everyday life as long as I have the peace of God on my life then I am okay.  I trust the Lord and his plans for my life, sometimes the ride is a trip.!!!   I just take it one day at a time and do know I have had the two weeks bouncing between the two or more pounds but I have read so much about it that I know it will happen.  Later on I may post about it but right now I just try on smaller clothing and find that they fit.  With those lost inches everyone tells me that it looks like I have lost more than 50 lbs.  Now that is cool!!!  I love my RNY!!!!!    Be Blessed my OH friends.

Well I haven't been on here for a while(as far as blogging),but I still read everyones post.  I was a little discouraged about surgery being postponed until my iron levels were better.  Well I go see my surgeon on May 4th.  So I am happy about that.  I had some personal issues during that time that I believe needed to be dealt with before I had surgery, so I feel like everything went that way for a reason. That was after being upset and shedding some tears.  Anyway right now I am just kind of laid back about the whole situation, but I am excited also.  I am ready for the skinny me to please stand up.  I appreciate everyone who gave me information on how to get my iron levels up to par and I just want to say thanks.  Well that all for now folks. 

The doctor's office called me this morning about 10am to tell me they have to cancel my surgery for low iron levels.  I was upset because I did all my labs and test two weeks ago and they are (I guess) just looking over everything for tomorrow.  So I was a little down, but I am straight now because this is just a little delay I believe that all this was for my good.  What I can't see or don't know God knows.  He(God) knows all sees all.  So he knows what is best for me and it is always better to find out things before hand than during or after surgery.  I am grateful for God being the Lord of my life and for his mercy, grace and protection.  So I am alright with it.  My surgeon is going to get with my primary to see how they are going to get my iron up.  Whatever I have to do I will.  I don't write often so this is my little rant/praise. 

Well it has been a long time since i have been on this site.  I think i was starting to get discouraged about this whole process.  I finished my six month supervised diet  in March( did a extra month just in case), I was told my records will be sent to Dr Weinsteins' office but the weren't.  I found that out in May, called and asked that they be sent. July found out they were sent but was sitting in preapproval department at docs office. I had to end up sending a picture of myself from 2006 and I finally got my approval after all this drama.  Praise God!!!  I had to go to a class to prepare me for life before, during and after surgery which was yesterday.  From my understanding the don't do the class unless you are getting ready to get a surgery date so I am very excited.