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Wow...what an amazing year! I can't believe how fast time goes. I have achieved so much in the past year and have so many people to thank. I have now lost 102 lbs. Down to a size 14 and feeling GREAT!!!! Having the surgery was the best decision I ever could have made for myself. I only have about 40 lbs to go to get to my goal. I know it's going to be tough but I also know that I can do it! Thank you to everyone for all your support and encouragement. It is a tremendous help.

I just cannot believe that we are so quickly approaching the middle of May. On top of it...I am 6 months post op and 88 lbs thinner. What a feeling! Every day is a new step in my journey. I am happy to say that I now exercise 5-6 times a week and I thoroughly enjoy doing it. I can't believe that I can actually say that. I am in a size 14/16 and haven't seen that in over 15 years. My family looks at my with such pride and I walk with my head held high know that I made the right decision for my health. I am so very blessed to have the support that I have. I am blessed that God has guided me on this journey and I have been successful. I have never felt so good about myself. I look forward to my last 60 lbs coming off. Hope everyone else is doing well. Keep up the good work everyone!!!

I can't believe that is over 2 months since the surgery. It has been a good 2 months. 2008 was kind to me and I believe that 2009 will be good as well. My journey is flowing right along. As of today I have lost 59 lbs since the start of the pre-op diet. I am very proud of myself. I go back to the dr next week for a follow up so I will be anxious to see what they say. All the typical issues that I was experiencing are gone. No more nausea. Except of course when I eat something that does not like me. I am happy to report that is not too often. My diet is pretty vast. I am still learning when to stop though. I think that will take some time. The only issue that I am having is getting my exercise in. I was doing well but have gotten sick over the past week and have had no energy to do anything. I really hope that this will clear up soon. I feel pretty miserable and have not been sleeping very well. I have set my next goal...to lose another 25 lbs by March 1st. This will be a total weight loss of 75 lbs. I am almost half way there. Which also means I will be half way to my goal of being 130 lbs. How awesome is that! Here's to a healthy 2009!

Wow...life can go so fast. I am feeling pretty good. I have lost 45 lbs. Since I have been eating other things...weight loss has slowed a bit. That's ok...my clothes are still getting bigger on me. I think that is the best feeling ever.

I cannot believe that tomorrow will be 4 weeks since the surgery. It has been quite a journey. I am finally feeling much better and starting to get back to myself...just a little thinner. I have now lost 41 lbs since the start of the pre-op liquid diet. I am so happy. I have now been cleared to "eat anything" . Of course my mouth is my blender and there may be things that may not agree with me. It is all trial and error. And now is the time I need to be making the smart decisions. So far so good. What a feeling!!! The worst part is over and I am ready to move ahead to the best part.

So here I am 2 weeks later. I feel good. I am 30 lbs down since the start of the pre-op liquid diet. That makes me happy. I have had some moments where I have been down in the dumps but I just stayed focused on the future and how much better I will feel in a couple of months. It is so exciting! I can't wait to see how I will feel then.

and feeling good. This is the first day that I am starting to feel a little bit more like myself again (just a couple lbs lighter) It feels good to be eating some different things even if it is pureed or liquified. It's not too bad. I was at the dr 2 days ago and he said that things are looking good. The drain was removed...so happy to get rid of that. I am starting to heal...the itching has begun. I look forward to feeling better each day.

so far so good. still sore and a little groggy but other wise I do feel good and I am extremely proud of myself. I have such a great future to look forward to. How exciting is that.

So here we go...I need to be at the hospital in less than and hour. I must say I am a bit scared and nervous but I am ready. Let's get it started!!!!! It will all be good.

Well I survived the pre-op liquid diet. Now it's on to the day of clears and then surgery on Thursday. I must say that I am experiencing a mix of emotions. I am nervous, scared, and excited all at the same time. I am not sure which I should feel more of. I am thinking it is probably excited!!! We will see come Thursday.   =)