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I can't believe its been 5 months since I've posted anything. Before when I was 600 lbs that's all I had the energy to do was be on the computer but now that I'm 272 lbs lighter I'm always on the go. I was taken off of disability in August because I was no longer considered disabled. I was happy but scared at the same time. I just kept thinking to myself how was I going to pay the bills and keep living. I started looking online at jobs and it seemed like every position open was something to do in the medical field. So I decided to go to school to become a certified Medical Coder and Biller. Its a 10 month program and I'm about to start my 2nd term. 23 months ago I wouldn't have been able but with this surgery, hard work and determination I am. Stay strong and focused during the holidays and as always I'll see you on the losers bench!!!

It's hard to believe that I have reached my 18th month. I am loving my life because I am know able to live instead of just existing. I still have a long way to go but look at where I came from. 589 lbs, on oxygen 24 hrs a day, congestive heart failure, severe sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension, borderline diabetic, and lymphedema and I was only 36 years old. Today I am 330 lbs, have not used my oxygen in over a year, no longer sleep on a Cpap, my A1c has been in the normal range 3 weeks after surgery, and I'm LIVING!!!! What more could I ask for. I am loving my life and the tool that made it possible for me to live. Keep up the good work all and as always see ya on the losers bench

Well I'm 15 months post op and I'm kinda struggled this month. I'm struggling with the same 5 lbs. So I'm gonna step up my exercise. focus on my protein intake and I need to make sure I continue to log my food. I'm feeling a bit down but not defeated because I know what I need to do. I've gotta get it in gear because I wanna try and stay on track. Oh well just wanted to check in and let you know how it was going. Stay focused and see ya on the losers bench

Today is my 14th month post op and I am still over the moon with excitement with my decision to have gastric bypass. I am at a little bit of a stall but it happens. I'm not gonna beat myself up over it. I know it will end sooner or later. Today I got a call from my son at school at telling me he got hurt during weight lifting class. He got hit in the face with a weight and when I got to the school to pick him up his left cheek was swollen and bruised. I took him to the doctor and his cheek is fractured but it was so swollen we have to wait until tomorrow to get a CAT scan that will let us know how bad it is. I hope everyone stays on the loser's bench

So my cousin's birthday was January 18th and we decided to take a girls trip to Tunica MS to the casino. My sister had a three day free room at Sam's Town Casino and Resort so that was free. All we had to do was pay for gas and any money we gamble with. I drove since I have the biggest vehicle. I picked up all the passengers and we set off. We made it from Nashville to Tunica in about 4 hours. After driving I helped unload the truck and then walked quite a distance to our room. Everyone kept asking me if I was okay or if I needed to rest but I was okay. Never got out of breath or needed to take a break. Once we were in our room we went to dinner and not once was I tempted with all the goodies on the buffet. For dinner I had baked chicken a small salad and unsweet tea with lemon. The entire weekend was not about eating for me. It was about about enjoying the time with my friends and family and having new experiences. This tool has allowed me to LIVE life and not merely exist. I walked all over that resort and when I got home I had lost 3lbs!!! This weekend was a surprise party for another one of my cousins. When I walked in it was like the party was for me!!! So many of my family members haven't seen me since surgery and they were all so excited and supportive of my weightloss. Well I danced the night away. I had so much fun and when I weighed yesterday and I had lost another 2 lbs. I tell you what I am LOVING this tool and all the changes it has brought.

So I'm officially 13 months, 1 week and a day post op. I have been so busy I almost forgot to post something for this month. That seems to be happening a lot here lately. Before surgery all I did was sit in front of a computer or tv now I'm always going and doing something. This weekend I'm taking a girls weekend to Tunica MS to celebrate my cousin's birthday and I was looking for a pair of jeans. I had no expectations when I went into the store but I was thought what the heck. I picked out several pair of jeans and went to the dressing room and tried on the first pair they fit but were too long and the second pair fit perfect. I was soooo excited that I could actually buy a pair of jeans from the store instead of ordering them online. I weighed and I'm 375 lbs. I know I still have a long way to go but I couldn't feel better. 13 months, 1 week and a day ago I weighed 589 lbs so I can't complain. I'm living and loving my life. See you guys on loser bench

Today is my 1 year anniversary. I can't believe it. I had my 1 year follow up yesterday and my surgeon is pleased with my progress so far. I weighed 383 lbs. Thats a total loss of 206 lbs in a year, my bmi went from 101.1 to 65, my waist went from 77 inches down to 59 inches and most importantly I am living life and not merely existing. Dr. Melvin told me that I don't have to come back for another year. That was kinda scary to me but I know I can do it. I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon because the skin on my legs are getting in my way of walking. I'm sure I'll have to lose more weight before I have any work done but at least things will be in my file. I just wanted to to pop in and give a quick update this morning. I'm gonna see if  I can upload the before picture that I got from the surgeon's office. Anywho keep losing and I'll see you guys on the losers bench

I was 11 months post op on November 5th. So much has changed and these months have gone by so fast. So much has changed for me but everything is the same if that makes sense. I went to my primary care doctor yesterday for a flu shot and a follow up and I was actually able to weigh on their scale. I weighed 388 pounds. I have lost 201 pounds in 11 months!!!! I am over the moon excited!!!! My year anniversary is on Dec. 5th and I'm hoping for at least another 15-20 pounds. If  i don't I won't complain because look at what I've accomplished already. I have updated pictures I need to post as well. If I don't talk you again Happy Thanksgiving and see you guys on the losers bench...

Well another month has passed by so quickly. I'm in my 9th month post op and I am still loving this tool. I'm at a plateau and haven't lost any weight but on the plus side I haven't gained any either. So much has been going on and I know why I haven't lost any weight and its because I haven't been exercising regularly. BUT there's a reason. On August 29th,one week before Isaiah's 14th bday, I received a phone call from the trainer at my son's high school telling me that I needed to come pick Isaiah up because he had broken his arm at football practice. The same arm that he broke when he was 8 years old. So I rush to the school and we go to the hospital and it was broken practically in the same spot. They put him in a temporary cast and said we should follow up with the ortho doctor. We did and the ortho doctor said he didn't want to take the temp cast off until 10 days later. My poor Isaiah had to celebrate his 14th birthday in a cast and sling but celebrate we did!!! So we go back on September 6th and I'm told that Isaiah needs surgery because the bone had moved from an 8 degree angle to a 26 degree angle. They had to relieve the pressure and put in a pin. Well they ended up having to put in 3 pins and of course no more football for right now. He's very upset that he is out for the season and he won't be able to wrestle or try out for basketball. Well between the doctor's appts and still supporting the football and somewhere in between having to sleep I've slacked off on my exercising. But I shall get back to the basics and make some time for myself. I just wanted to stop in for a quick hello and update. Hope everybody is doing great and I will get back on the losers bench ..C-ya!!!

So I was finally able to get my pics uploaded and now I can't remember which month is which. But at least I got them loaded right? I have been busy busy busy these past couple of weeks. Between doing back to school shopping for my son, getting him to and from football practice, taking my mom to her doctors appts and making sure I save some time for me and Curves I feel like time is going so fast but I enjoy being busy. I didn't cry too much on Isaiah's first day of high school. He didn't want me to take pictures but I did anyway. He's on the freshman football team and he will be starting as a right guard(I think). I have the slightest idea what he's supposed to do cause I thought right guard was deodorant but I've been to every scrimmage and cheered just as if I knew what was going on. He's played football since he was 6 and I went to some games but because I was so overweight a lot of the times I sat in the car because the field was too far away but not now, I'm there front and center and just bought a t shirt to have airbrushed with his high school on the front and his number and last name on the back, got my cowbell and I'm ready to cheer for the Centennial Cougars!!!! First game of the season will be on Thursday and I'm ready. I'm am so loving this tool and I enjoy the changes it has made in my life. I don't know why I didn't do this sooner. I just wanted to drop in a let everybody know that things are going good and as always see ya on the losers bench