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Weight Stats.....

Consult:    317

Surgery:   298

Previous

Goal:         175

Current

Weight:    168

BMI:          26.5

 

Its been a couple of years since I've been on OH or posted. I struggled facing my past because I was afraid to lose track of my present. I'm making peace in the present and no longer living in fear of the unknown. I'm walking hand in hand with myself and understanding that the pounds were symptoms of bigger issues that lie underneath. This Journey has taken me to depths that I chose to forget, but its allowed me to make peace and grow from the various strengths I found in those areas. In some ways, those negative experience had value and good built into the experiences. Learn to love and value "SELF." I look forward to rebuilding my relationship with my OH family.

Love Debra 

 

 

Weight Stats...

317/298/174/175/27.3
Consult/Surgery/Current/Goal/BMI

I'm truly proud of my ability and tenacity to meet and exceed my Target Weight Loss Goal. I continue to struggle with eating habits and emotional garbage (upcoming divorce and loss of friendships), but I remain focused and in the gym 5 to 6 times per week and sometimes twice per day. I was motivated after my last Bariatric Office Visit when my surgeon stated that I may see some weight gain at this point. I responded to him by saying, "Failure is not an option!" I've come to far to look back and accept minimal outcomes. Hell, he received a handsome check between me and my insurance. Should he refund me a portion of the Monies if I regain the weight? Its been a bumpy ride, but the journey is fulfilling and enriching. I'll post updates pics as soon as possible. The current pics were taken in March 2010 and I weighed around 184. Have a blessed day and weekend. Debra

PS. Lessons Learned-Love starts at home. Noone will ever love you more that you love yourself. The more you love yourself; the better you'll love others.

Weight Status:

317/298/190/175-BMI 25.6
Consult/Surgery/Current/Goal-BMI

I worked out today. It felt good. I need to resume my focus on self. I've worked too hard to throw my progress away. These are among the many challenges that we'll face on our journey. I'm where God wants me to be to reflect and humble me throughout this journey. Keep me in prayer. God Bless, Dee.

Recent, weight gain and personal crisis has me in the dumps, but I resumed my work out today and despite everything thats going on, I plan to refocus on me. Keep me in prayer. God Bless, Dee.

Good Morning! I'm excited. I'm 11 pounds within my target weight of 175 pounds and I'm 8 months post surgery. This is a perfect weight for my height and my BMI will be approx. 26. I'm strugggling mentally and emotionally due to the breakdown of my marriage. My husband is less supportive and he has not accepted the change well. However, I didn't do this for him and I refuse to allow anything to sabotage my progress. I regressed, briefly, to my old eating patterns, but I quickly resumed my healthy eating regiment. My surgeon advised me that if my marriage was weak before the surgery, it will only weaken after the surgery. I'm no longer praying for a miracle. I'm praying that God will keep me sane through my struggles. God Bless, Debra.

Good Morning! I'm within 13 pounds of my target weight. WOW!! God Bless, Dee.

Hello Family,
I'm 7 months post surgery as of Saturday, July 26, 2008. I'm scheduled to see Dr. Mattar tomorrow at 9:45AM. I'm nervous because my test results will be reviewed with me. They took 14 tubes of blood to ensure my major organs are functioning and that I'm not deficient in any area. I've been monitoring my weight loss progress and I'm very confident that Dr. Mattar will be happy with the progress. Have a wonderful evening. Keep me in your prayers. Dee

I'm continuing to have a difficult time losing the last 15 pounds. I've increased my workout time and continued to monitor my eating. I'm not sure if the additional skin is weighing 5-8 pounds or if I'm at another plateau. It's frustrated, but I'll continue my regiment. Yesterday, I completed my 6 months testing which including 14 tubes of blood in preparation for my 6 months checkup on July 28. Keep me in prayer. God Bless, Debra.

I just reached my 100 pound mark. Thank you Jesus!! I'm too busy complaining about 21 pounds and forgetting to thank him for the 100 pounds lost.

Hello Family! I'm continuing to struggle with the remaining 22 pounds. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I've lost approx. 9 dress sizes. My 6 month anniversary is on June 26, 2008. God Bless, Debra.