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I am feeling great. I exercise every day atleast  45 mins to an hour a day. My job opened a gym last Wednesday and I have been in there faithfully. I am amazed at how much my body is changing. I have actually been exercising since  6 days post op. My family and friends have been a great support  systemand it just feels good when people can really notice the weight loss. My doctor told me upon my 2 week post op visit that  in  6 months  he will  not  even  be able to recognize me. I told him I hope not.... I am estactic and ready to face  my challenges head on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUZlrgR_8o  I walked this bridge this morning and it was freezing but I felt so good after my walk. Check out the video...this bridge is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

I am 13 days post op and I must say I have had some challenging days. The only  thing my tiny tummy has been able to keep down is liquids. I have tried eating pureed foods and it has been a nightmare. It feels like there is a brick in my stomach and then up  it comes. So, I have just simply stuck to popsicles, juice and italian ice,etc. As my mother woud say, " This too shall pass." I honestly cannot wait until that day. I did try the sippie cup idea  that someone posted and I must say that has really worked wonders. So, if any of you have any helpful ideas or advice PLEASE feel free to share. I welcome any and all advice.

Thought for the day: You don't realize how strong a person really is until you see them at their weakest moment~ Author unknown

Thought for the day:

Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can.

I hope all of you had a wonderful day on yesterday. It's nothing like spending time with family. Thought for the day:
                                  
         "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."
Marilyn Monroe

O God of all Creation: You have cared for the earth, and have filled it with your riches. Abundance flows in your steppes, through the pastures and wilderness. You provide for our land, softening it with showers, bathing it in light, and blessing it with growth.

The hills sing with joy; the meadows are covered with flocks; the fields deck themselves with wheat; and together they glorify your name!

On this occasion of our Thanksgiving, we as a nation take rest from our labors to consider your many blessings. We thank you for our freedoms, and for the opportunity to contribute our skills, our attributes and our values toward the good of society.

We thank you for the mixture of our cultures, blending us into one people under God. Help us to be a light unto other nations, and to further the cause of freedom and justice all over the world.

We remember those who are less fortunate than we. We lift up in prayer the victims of poverty and racism, and all those who suffer from forms of political and economic oppression. Let the word that goes forth from our mouths speak of your peace, and let us proclaim our hope in Christ as Savior of all humankind.

We pray that you will bless all those who gather here, as we have come to experience your presence among us. Give us your guidance, O God, and empower us for your work. For we claim nothing for ourselves, but return all honor and glory unto you, and offer our thanks and praise. Amen.

From "Prayers for God's People"
Thomas P. Roberts, editor

 

Today I am down 16.5 lbs from 251.5 lbs  since my surgery on 11/19/10. I lost 10.5 lbs prior to my surgery and a total of 6 lbs since my surgery on 11/19/10. This has  definately been a challenging time in my life. I know that this is only the  beginning and I must say that I am ready and willing to take on any and all challenges. I am ready for a healthier me and a happier me. I have felt so bad about my self and appearance for so long and now I have the opportunity to revert what I have done to myself. It's all about LOVING self, welcoming change, willingness to and wanting to change. I know that this is the  first of many changes to come.