A. Harrison
I have been overweight all my life. Have been talked about, laughed at. I have thought about the surgery before and didn't follow through, but I have since changed my mind and going ahead with the surgery. I have been approved and my surgery date is December 16, 2005. I'm so excited, but also scared. I ask that each one of you keep me in your prayers. I'm looking forward to being on the smaller side. I will keep my profile updated. I visit the site everyday. Thanks for all the profile I have read with out your input I would not be doing this and again "THANKS".
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12-07-05 I'm in my fifth day on my liquid diet and I'm doing well it. I know I can do this. I told my husband if I can cook him a full course meal and invited company over and feed them and don't eat, I know I can do this. I thank God for my husband, he is so there for me and he supports me in what I have choosen to do. When I started my liquid diet, my weight was 368lbs. I know I will be a couple pounds lighter when I weigh before my surgery. Please keep me in your prayers.
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12-9-05 Today I see my surgeon and I'm waiting for next Friday. Have been doing good on my liquid diet, but it gives you trap gas real bad, that I don't like. I still haven't got nervous yet. I will update on Monday to post if I have lost some pounds.
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12-12-05 I have lost 11lbs., on my fast I'm so ready for Friday. I have pulled a musle and it hurts. I'm so ready I can hardly contain myself. I will not post again until after my surgery. Keep me in yoiur prayers.
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1-9-06 First let me say Hello, and Thanks for all the prayers that went up. It's my first day back at work and doing fine. My surgery was fine, had no problems, no pain. I had to get over being weak and kight headed. It doesn't take much for you to be full, that part I had to learn, that if you try to eat after being full you will have that dumping feeling and thaat's not a good feeling, but other than that I'm doing great. I would tell anyone who thinking about the WLS to have it. I have lost 36lbs., so far and looking forward to the rest to vanish. I need to say "THANKS YOU" to my wonderful husband who has been the greastest. He wouldn't leave the hospital until I left. I tried to send him home, but he wasn't having it. I love him so much. And my angel Mrs.Majors, truly the best and she's still doing her part. She checks on me and calling with support from other co-workers and friends who have the WLS. I have a new life and it's all because of the all mighty God.
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1-10-06 Last night I had a rough night I tried to eat an egg and after two bites, I got sick. This part about learning how to eat and what you can eat is something, but I'm looking at the big picture and the reward at the end. I see others who have been through this and know it's worth it.
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1-11-06 All is well today, and I'm doing better with my eating.
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1-19-06 I'm learning everyday how to cope with this change. I will be joining a fittness center tomorrow,because I can't do this by myself. I want this surgery to really work for me so I'm going to do what I need to do. So keep me in your prayers and I will let you know how everything works out.
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2-8-06 This weight loss thing is not easy by any means. I know it takes a while to get the weight off, but it seems like I see no results, everyone else say I'm losing. I guess I just have to be patient. Keep me in your prayers.
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2-13-06 I'm still having problems with my protien in take. I can't keep solids down mainly meats. When I eat meats it seem like my stomach is so heavy and I can't sit down, because it feels like a big knot is in my stomach. I like that I can wear clothes that I haven't been able to wear. Keep me in your prayers.
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2-15-06 I have some good news, I have started a new exercise program at curves and I really like it. My coworkers have been so good to me and their support is out of this world. I'm doing good with my exercise, I walk 30 to 60 minutes a day and tonight I will start walk off the weight video. Just keep me in your prayers that this is going to be a success for me.
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2-24-06 I have been doing good on my weight loss journey and the exercise is going well also. I have to say thanks to my coworkers, because they have been very supported and understanding. I can't wait until I go to the doctor on March 31, so I can see how much weight I have lost. I don't want to weigh in until then. I still view profiles so I can see how everyone is doing and to check out the new comers. I know I still have a way to go, but with God on my side I going to make it. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers.
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3-7-06 I have been doing good, still exercising and watching what I eat. Keep me in your prayers.
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4-3-06 I went to the doctor Friday for my three month check up and I have lost a total of 73lbs.WOW, I couldn't believe that I have lost thst much weight. I can't wait until the next three months. Keep me in your prayers. I just want to thank each and everyone of you for all the information and your prayers.
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4-17-06 I'm really having a hard time getting in my protien and my hair has start to shed real bad si I'm going to try this other product and see what's going on to happen, if anybody can help, I would really appreciate it and as always I would like to say thanks for everything.
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4-18-06 I had my husband to check the scale for me and I had lost another 15lbs.. Everyone at work wants to know what kind of diet I'm on, yhis is so great, I'm loving it and can't wait until I hit the 100 mark. Thanks for everything and keep me in your prayers.
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4-19-06 I can't stand those protien drinks. I'm glad I had the WLS and would still tell everyone to have it. Keep up the good work and lets lose some more weight.
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6-28-06 I know it has been a long time since I have update my profile. I'm stillhanging in there, it was slow foe awhile, but I have gotten back on track and looking forward to more weight loss. I'am down to 272lbs., along way from 368lbs., and can't wait to hit the 200 mark. Hope everyone is keeping up the good work and thanks again for all the profiles I have to keep me going.
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7-6-06 I'm at a point where I don't want to eat anything and I only want to drink water or sugarfree beverages. I', still exercising ans starting to walk agagin. I'm glad I had the WLS, but it's a journey.
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2-20-07 It has been a long time since I have updated. I'm doing good had anither slow period and I read so profile and learned how to get back on track and now I'm doing fine.Emotions are out of wack like crazy, but my poor husband has hung in there all the way. I have another 60lbs.to go and I willbe at my GOAL. I can't wait it has been a journey and a pleasure to get to the new me. I have alot of pictures and will be posting them soon. I just want to THANK everyone for all the information at hand it has been real helpful when I needed it.
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3/1/07 I can say that I'm doing good because I have been on an emotional rollercoaster the past couple of weeks. I cry for anything and it seems that I'm at a stuck point I can lose any weight and I'm restless and don't know what to do. Can someone please help me.
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12/17/09 Hello. everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know it's been along time since I have post, but over all I'm doing great, love the new me. Now my next surgery is to do a total body makeover. If anyone have any suggestions please let me know. I down to a size 10 and looking good, still when I past a mirror I stop and look at myself.