anewrayleen
Almost 3 months
Oct 17, 2008
Doc says im right on target. I've been losing about 10 pounds a month. Right now im 201. By November 6th. I need to be 198 in order to stay on track. I get some pics up soon. I feel Great not too sick at all. Managing okay except Im getting sick of all the supplememnts. I fit in size 16 now 
. Haven't been in 16's since I was about 16! All is well on my end. Can't stress enough the importance of working out 
makes a big difference. Okay God Bless
. Haven't been in 16's since I was about 16! All is well on my end. Can't stress enough the importance of working out makes a big difference. Okay God Bless Been about 6 weeks now
Sep 17, 2008
Hello all it's been about 6 weeks for now and I feel great! I was really concerned that I was not losing weight fast enough and then talked with my doctor. Dr, Dutta said my goal should be 10 pounds per month. I think Im doing okay. I weigh 213 right now and by October 6th.. I should be 210 to stay on schedule. It's been hard though. I've had to really work at it. making sure i force myself to get to the gym and also planning my meals. It takes a lot of commitment and time! So far so good! I staill feel very healthy. My hair was falling out alot before surgery due to the diabetes so it's really growing back now. It's growing in all kinds of directions. 
any how keep me in your prayers and I will do the same. God Bless Rayleen
any how keep me in your prayers and I will do the same. God Bless Rayleen
5 Days Out
Aug 11, 2008
Wowzah, I'm 5 days out - Everything went great. I was in surgery for 1.5 hours. I went into surgery at 12 noon on wednesday and was home by Thursday 7pm. I'm on the stage II diet and have not had any dumping. I think I may have over ate a couple of times because my stomach hurt. The hardest thing is drinking water, and getting the protein down. I get tired really easy to. I am excited though. I can't wait to start working out again.
Eight hours to go
Aug 05, 2008
Well I have like eight hours to go. Luckly today I've had some other drama going on to keep my mind busy. But, now that the night is winding down I do feel kinda nervous. I did my cleansing drink stuff, that was kinda nasty tasting. I am really hungry, i've been on liquids most of the day. I am so ready for a new chapter in my life. This chapter is going to be about ME! I must be good to myself! take care of myself! and Love Myself! Today I ended a very close friendship with my roomate. That was hard. But I know I did the right thing! This recovery process is going to be intense and I don't want to be side tracked or distracted with any thing else. I'll let you know how it goes. . . . TTFN
My First Blog
Jul 19, 2008
Okay so this is my first blog and I must say I am so happy to have found this website. especially since my surgery date is only a couple of weeks away. So many of you have really inspired and encouraged me just by visiting your profiles and seeing your before and after pics. I am really really getting nervous now, I've been waiting for this and going through the process for over two years now and it's down to the last couple of weeks and the the last 7 pounds to meet my pre surgery goal weight. So i ask all of you to Pray for me and continue to send good thoughts of success my way! TTFN
