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Another Year

May 23, 2009

Well, I have made another year of WLS. March 12, 2009 was 7 years out, and still I don't reqret any minute of it, and yes, I will do it all over again if I had to. In the 7 years I have had a TT two years after in 2004 and two years after that a breast reduction, 2007. I have truly been blessed and still grateful for having this surgery. People you constantly say, this is the easy way out really need to be educated. This has been hard trying to maintain and do what I am suppose to do to maintain, and mainly what I am trying to do now is be on a maintenence program and maintain what I have. I have really kept up my exercising and trying to do what I supppose to do. Just want to check in because I promised to be witness to this procedure and in turn help someone else who is trying to figure if it is the best thing for them to do. Life is good for me. I am now 52 years old, wife, mother work 2 full time jobs and 1 part time job, active in my church and community, and a full time student and all the other perks that goes with be a woman. I am going to do all I can, as long as I can and the best that I can.
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Still Well

Dec 20, 2008

Well, I am still doing well. I don't weigh myself much. I am going to the gym on a regular bases. Haven't been in 2 weeks now due the school being out. I am a full time student, work two full time jobs, and a part time job,  wife, mother, and active in several organizations. I am blessed and I pray that I continue to do as good as I am doing right now.

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Hello

Nov 22, 2008

It has been a long time since I have posted, but I am still doing well. It is almost 7 years out and my tool still works. I am basically trying to live like a smaller person now, in every way possible. Exercise is a big part of my life now, I go to the gym 5 days a week and I am beginning to lift weights. I am trying to tone up my body, I don't worry about what the scales say right now, I hardly weigh. My doctor say, "throw away the scale" get a tape measure and measure inches that are lost, and that is what I am trying to do. Hopefully, next year I am going to get a personal trainer and work on weight lifting. I am trying to tone my arms and I am doing a pretty good job.

Hello

Jul 01, 2008

It has been a long time since I posted. Like 4 months, my how time does fly. I am still me doing things I should not be doing, but who knows better than me what I need to do. I have gained weight but I am not going to worry about it because I know what I need to do to get back on track. 

I am trying to get on the straight and narrow right now, eating right, getting in exercise and taking my vitamins, and the hardest of all getting in the needed amount of water I need. 

You all continue to pray for me and I will do the same for you. Be Blessed!

Today Is My Day!

Mar 12, 2008

Like the song says " Today is my day, Today is my day, get ready, get ready, get ready for a miracle. 

March 12, 2002 I started on this marvelous WLS journey. It was in Birmingham, Alabama at the University of Alabama in Birmingham where it all started. 

This is truly the best decision that I have made in my entire life and I am so happy. I am not where I want to be, but thank God I am not what I use to be. God has spared me to see 51 years of life and at the mere age of 45 I started out on this journey. 

God has truly blessed me these 6 years with so much confidence and vitality. I actually love myself. I know I am beautiful and I pat my ownself on the back, by encouraging myself. 

So, if you are researching WLS and think that it is the easy way out, NO it's not! It is a journey you will haveto go through the rest of your life. Live life like there is no tomorrow and you will receive everything God has in store for you.

HELLO EVERYBODY!

Feb 13, 2008

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February 18, 2008

The above photo was taken on Saturday, February 15, 2008 in ATL.  I am wearing the Full Lace Wig. I had the unit applied in ATL.  I am so happy with the way I look now. I have a New Attitude! and I am strutting my stuff! I am so happy to finally have hair.


February 5, 2008

Well today is 1 year since I had my Breast Reduction. I am so happy with my Breast size now. They are really small. I still have problems wearing bras. My breast bruise easily from the bras. I go bra-less a lot and you really can't tell I am not wearing a Bra. I am doing well from all of my plastic surgeries. 

I will be celebrating again next month. March 12,  I will be 6 years post-op. I will update again in March. If anyone have any questions that you would like to ask me always feel free to email me. 

Until next time Queen

January - 2008 (I'm Still Holding On)

Jan 23, 2008



I'm still holding on! and it's been a long time since I've posted. My first for the new year of 2008. This year I will be 6 years post-op! WOW, time does fly. But I am still on the battlefield. I have had some good days, I've had some hills to climb, I had some weary days, and some sleepless nights, but I want complain. 

My weight is not where I want it to be. I have gained 40 pounds and I am not happy about it. My goal this year is to get more exercise and eat right. I know the weight gain is due to not eating right and exercising. 

January 8, I turned 51 years old and that is truly a blessing. I thank God for allowing me another chance to get things right, this time. I am the only one who can make it happen, and I am about to make things happen in a big way.

I hope that if someone is reading this and you are researching WLS. It is the best thing I have ever done in my life, and I will do it again in skinney minute. But, remember this is not a fairy tale. It is real! It is what you make it, and make the best out of life for you and you only.

Hello

Dec 26, 2007

December 27, 2007

Long time posting, but I do try to keep up on my wls journey. I am doing good, this has been an amazing journey. It has been hard but I am hanging in there. I have gained some weight along this journey, but I am not going to complain. I will soon be 6 years post-op, and it don't seem like it has been that long. I know what it takes to get the weight off, just like I put it on. If you are reading this and researching WLS. It is not the easy way out!  you can gain it back and I mean all of it, if you are not careful. Always keep a before picture in your face at all times to remind you where you were before and that you never, ever, want to be that way again! May God bless each of you along your WLS Journey. 

Forever, 
Queen

"After The Journey"

Nov 09, 2007






November 9, 2007

It's been a long time since I posted. I promised to keep up with my WLS Journal. I am almost 6 years post-op. This journey has not been easy but it has been exciting and adventurous. I am basically trying to maintain. 

I am trying to exercise more, eat right, take my vitamins and DRINK water.  My health is good and I am trying to maintain where I am now. 

Until next time. 

SURGERY FINE!

Sep 25, 2007

I had a Mass removed from my breast on Monday, September 24, 2007. The surgeon said it was benign (Fat Necrosis) and I am so happy is was not Cancer. I really had the scare of my life! It was a large mass and I am having some pain, but it is bearable. God is good!
About Me
Troy, AL
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03/12/2002
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