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Wow, it has been a while....I have been so busy living...that have not really sat down to journal anything....I have been through ups and downs....mostly ups....as far as health and things going well after surgery....I am loving the new me...I enjoy being able to jumb up and do something without aches and pains....appetite is picking up....a little...but I just want more of the good stuff.....I have hit a plateau at 180....having trouble getting pass that number.....watching my carb intake...and going back to writing down what I eat and measuring.....picking back up on the exercise....it is so easy to stop going to exercise....but that is still no excuse .....will up load more pictures of me....so much has changed I really could write a book on this journey....the emotional, physical, mental changes that come about.....it is so hard yet so beneficial....

It has been 11 months since I had surgery...and my life has changed the most complicated thing is dealing with my husband and his comments...I am trying to understand that just as I am adjusting he is too....I feel like that I have to do a lot reassuring and I guess I have not been one that was use to doing this...so it is trying....I still have certain craving for the sweet stuff but I seem to have that under control.....I am proud of myself for the ability to make better choices and I am actually enjoying working out....I normally go to the gym no less than 4 days a week, but this week with the gas shortage I have only made it to the gym once....and doing some working out at the house, but it is not as intense as working out at the gym....and have so much energy to do so much.....so far I have loss about 96 lbs.  I can get in a size 12 pants, and large shirts...I thought I would have been happy at a size 16 again...but a 12 never thought that I would see that size again....have not seen me in a size 12 since age 17, and yeah I am 38 now....my coworkers and family say that looking at the older pictures they did not think that I was that large....All I can say, "Yes, I was that large."  All I can say is I do not regret my decision not one little bit.....

Well, it has been 9 months, yes 9 months since surgery, and when I say that is it life changing, this journey is life changing....Remembering that this is only a Tool, you have to change your eating habits, way of feeding your hunger, and what you hungry for, like when I am upset, and stressed, I don't reach for that peace of toast, or my favorite Applejack Cereal, with a couple of slices of butter and bread.....I reach for my sneakers and go workout, or go to the Department Stores and try on different styles of clothes.....Never thinking that certain styles we work for me, but the do.....I have more energy....and I take all of my vitamins, and supplements as needed.  I can go on, and on about the changes.....but I won't.....I plan to update my profile with some pictures....soon.

It has been six months since my surgery, I am now down 64 lbs. and I feel amazing.....it is still hard and you have to be disciplined....it is so easy to go back to the old ways it is amazing how you an slip without even thinking...so all day everyday I'm thinking about my intake.....I still have a long way to go so I am hanging in there......

I am just over being five months post-op and have lost 60 lbs.  the weightloss has slowed down a lot but your body adjust and then so do you, I joined a gym, the way I see it the money I don't spend going out to eat and out for lunch, I can spend for a monthly gym membership.  My Hubby even goes with me, and believe or not I look forward to going, I tend to work harder at the gym as well, I see the changes, feel the changes....and I am loving it....Now I have had some ups and downs....nothing serious just trying to change old habits, but not binging when I'm stressed, and fustrated.  Now, that I have recognized that is what I do....I noticed that when I come home from work, and my day was not productive to my standards, I try to graze the fustration away....so when they say keep a protein bar on your person that is a good tip...cause just one bite can help ya.....I'm going to continue to fight for the new me....Cause I'm in it to win it......

Tomorrow will be my 4 month surgiversary, and my how time is flying, it has been hard changing your eating habits, and everyone around you are not, sometimes I feel like I am overwhelmng my family with my new found attitude, It takes me longer in the grocery store, because I'm constantly looking at the labels.  I just can't get over having a sweet cravings....I just hate that craving, but I'm fighting.  I can wear some 16's, all 18's, Now I really enjoy going shopping, and trying on  styles that I would not have worn in the past......This has been life changing and I am glad for the change....until next time .....Be Blessed....

Wow, it has been close to three months post op, and I'm feeling great, I have lose 42 lbs. depending on who's scale I'm on....I try not to jump on the scale often because is changes back and forth from day to day....I'm so happy I made this decision, it is life changing, and I don't mind sharing it with people no matter what their thoughts are, I know I had to do this for me, because I was ready to change.....and it was needed....I'm still eating a limited diet, my nutritionist advised to stay away from those foods that I binged on prior to surgery...and that was Pasta's, Pizza, Rice, Breads, Rolls, Chips, Cakes, Honey Buns...and I have not even craved them...even when they around, I treat those items like I treat cigarettes, I know that if I just try one I may fall off the wagon, so my thought is to not try it all....I am so glad to have that control, that alone made this journey worth it.....To All continue to be blessed.....and much success.....

It has been awhile since I've posted anything to my profile, Since my last visit to the Nutritionist this month I weighed in at 256 I have lost so far 30lb, I must admit it is a constant battle staying on track...and eating right getting your protein and water in....some days are better than others but boy can you tell those days, when I'm getting in everything, I have more energy, and I feel at 110% but when I don't I feel it.  Like most people out here, I have not regrets with my decision, I feel much better and this was worth the wait....

It has been 12 days since surgery, and everyday, I'm getting better and feeling better each day....It is amazing that I'm not very hungry, but I am forcing down the protein, which I have to admit is getting better...after trying several different kinds.....I have to be honest I have been wanting some Hibachi Chicken and Hibachi Vegetables, and my favorite comfort food, that I loved so dearly, I'm not even craving any of my carbs(rice, pasta, bread, potatoes), Gosh, I hope that last...Well until next time.....

I'm 3 days out from surgery, came home yesterday.....having a very hard time getting the water and the protein daily, but I have family that is pushing me to get it in....I've been having a killer headache....not sure what it is and have belching a lot......as for today I'm just taking one day at a time.....any tips to make this a little easier is welcomed......