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In October of 2007 - I weighed 296lbs! I lost down to 265 on surgery day. So from there - I have come a long way baby!!! I just finished making a scrapbook of the photos of my journey - I wrote in t exerpts from the journal I kept also. I am amazed at how far I have come - both mentally and physically! I lood feel like a new healthy better me. I am proud. My husband is proud - my kids are proud - of ME! This is not the easy way out - and for those who say it is - I say - ooo you have not walked in my shoes - this came with great sacrifice, and a forced life change. I guess for me I needed a formal - forced reminder that I must change my life! Change my life it has... I walk, I run - I do not get tired going up the stairs, I swim regularly, I am told I am attractive - wow me?? (as I look behind me...!). I have a newfound zest for life and energy to spare. I sleep all night - without a breathing machine...just cuddled up to my sweet man. I do not even snore anymore. - nice! I changed my career - a new life all around.
Good luck to you - and your journey - I would say this if you are researching: do not reinvent the wheel - follow the directions to the letter - every one - the docs know what works - and if you do it - and learn to use it...you will be a wls success too. I AM!

Faith

Yesterday was my one year surgiversary. I am a new person! I often do not get recognized, and I love that. I am a healthier person and happier Mother and wife. I also had heart surgery the day after my RNY, so today is the anniversary of that. I am alive and thrilled!!!
I have had the support of my WETEO friends on OH, and that was a big part of my therapy and support system. I changed my carreer, I changed my lifestyle. I am happy and healthy. I sleep well, I eat well - and often (). I have great friends, and I have the love of an amazing man. It has been the year of change. I am blessed. and I still follow ALL the rules!

Faith

I had my son take some new pictures of me today, and I am looking forward to life - my new life in a healthier way. I will be an active Mother - in all ways, I will be an active wife - sexually mostly - hehe, I will be a more active aunt, I will be a healthier more active woman for me.
Today in the pictures I saw myself, not the fat, not the embarrassment, I saw myself - myself the girl, myself the person I want to recognize in the mrror. I am happy I had my surgery. I am no longer as round as I am tall and that is good

This past weekend was Memorial day weekend. We took a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, went to Bush Gardens and Water country also. Needless to say it was a weekend of WALKING! The amazing thing is that  I did it and did not pass out! We had a great time, and I cannot wait to do it again. OOOO and I am down to 187 lbs - down from 260 - oh happy day!

Today (1/9/08) is a day I will never forget. I got a call this morning at 9:11 am. It was Beth the insurance coordinator at my surgeons office. My first thought was - what now...she said "Faith are you sitting down?" I said NO! she said you have been aprooved!!!!!!!!!!! I started to cry - I am sure she hears that alot. I have been on a cloud all day. I called everyone I know. I have my pre-op next week - so I am counting the days now to my new life.