Debra B.
100 Pounds Lost!!!!!
Jan 19, 2009
I finally did it! I have now lost 100 pounds and over 90 inches. It took 9 months and 4 days to get there. It has been a very difficult journey but one I am so glad that I took. I still have a long ways to go (74 more pounds) but I am seeing that maybe it is possible. It’s just taking more time to see the differences than I expected.
The journey has been filled with fear, pain, anxiety, joy, sorrows, laughter, tears, discouragement and today…..three new feeling…..fulfillment, accomplishment and excitement. I received the tool I needed to have success but it was only that….a tool. There truly is no quick fix with weight loss. This is a journey that could not have been taken without support and encouragement along the way. I was blessed enough and still am to have this support on my journey.
I have had the most amazing man by my side this entire time. Jon has been there with me since I decided to take this journey and has never stopped supporting me. He was there through all the pre-ops, the surgery, the post-ops, the ups and the downs. He has had calls of joy, confusion, despair and yes…even lots of tears. He has never wavered with his commitment to support me on this journey. He is always there with an encouraging word when I am down or a good job…I knew you could do it..when all goes well. He is my rock! He is my comfort when I am scared or challenged! Thank you babe for everything you have done and continue to do for me with every aspect of my life! I Love You!
My daughters have been very supportive of me during this journey. They always have a….good job mom or …..it takes time mom…it will be ok…you can do it. Or just a simple…you look so pretty and thin mom. My dad has also been supportive of me with this. Every week he asks me how it’s going and wants to know how many more inches or pounds I have lost. He always tells me that I didn’t put in on overnight so it’s not coming off overnight. Then there is my cousin, best friend and my nieces who always make comments about how they can tell I’ve lost and give me words of encouragement . That just does wonders when people make comments about your hard effort. That’s what you truly, truly need to make it through this journey. The love and support of others. So Thank you Dawnielle, Cynthia, Daddy, Reginia, Karen, Jessica and Janelle. I love you all!
My co-workers have been really great and supportive with me. I have only been at my new job since October 6th but they treat me like I have been there for years. So thank you to all my fellow co-workers…you all defiantly are the best.
Then there is Dr. Eldo Frezza, my surgeon. I can't thank him enough for everything! He has been there for me and taken the time to answer all the question I have no matter how silly they were. I didn't have any complications or side effects from the surgery because of his knowledge and skills as a surgeon. Even after he left his practice in Lubbock and moved far away he still stayed in contact with me through email That truly means a lot! Thank you so much for having faith in me and giving me the tool I need to succeed in life. You are truly a blessing to me!
I will take my “100 pounds lost” photos soon and post them. Thanks to everyone who has been supportive on this journey!
