Happy Holidays!

Dec 19, 2012

Hello members!
This group has never taken off the ground.  But I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays to everyone.  Please remember to only sample and stay to protein and veggies crunchy veggies for the crunching urge. 

Please let us know how you will combat the holiday foods?

Cira

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Starting the 5DPT on 09-19-11

Sep 16, 2011

I have to kick the carb monster goodbye and shed a few pounds I decided to collect. lol
By doing this it's going to give me renew hope and I will be able to work my pouch.

Here's the link in case you are interested. 

www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/day5.html

~Cira
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Been a long time....

Jul 18, 2011

Wow wow wow!  Ijust can't believe how long it's been since I have blogged here.  So much has been going on life happenings have been keeping me quite busy. 

I must say that I am loving life to the fullest.  The best thing that I could have ever done was have this life saving RNY.  I can't stress enough how good it feels to be able to keep up with my children and grandchildren.  I am constantly on the go and prior to my RNY I couldn't even attempt to do much bcuase of all the pain I had carrying all the extra weight.

I am now 4 years and 4 months post op and I want you all to know that keeping the weight off is a life long battle.  After so long your body can tolerate foods you couldn't tolerate efore and so you start experimenting with foods that got you in trouble before having my RNY. 

This is definitely not an easy way out like many believe.  This is a life long commitment and if I screw up I will definitely pack on the pounds.  One thing for sure is that this is a tool I have that will continue to work as long as I work it.

If you are looking to have weight loss surgery please know that this is hard work. But hard work that pays off forever!
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns I will be more than happy to share my experiences. 

Wishing you all the best in your journey.

Cira
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Taking two steps forward

Jun 25, 2009



Slow and steady has not always been an inspiring concept. It's not as sexy as speed and sharp turns of direction. But it may be just the thing to keep you from running out of gas, while still moving you forward. Abe is telling us that the most important thing is to keep walking forward, no matter how slowly. Sometimes slowness can be frustrating. You might become impatient; you might get discouraged with a setback. But a setback doesn't have to set you back. Simply using it as a learning opportunity can leapfrog you ahead again. From now on, try paying attention more to your direction and less to your speed. Be patient, focus on a little bit at a time, and soon enough, you'll be further than you ever thought. Besides, it's a good bet that by always looking forward, Abe rarely looked back in regret.





I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards.

- Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President
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Support Group

Feb 12, 2009

I am trying to get a support group started in Charles Town, WV in Jefferson County.  
There is no support group established in our area.  I am looking for people who would like to come once a month to participate.  Please contact me if you are interested in coming to a support group meeting. The very first meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 28th at 7:00pm
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20 Months Post op

Jan 14, 2009

Doing great and maintaing my weight just fine.  It has been a wonderful ride and I do not have any regrets! I thank God for all my blessings and the wonderful friendships that I have made here on Obesity Help.  I pray that with my journey I can be of some type of help or inspiration to anyone who comes accrss my profile. If you have any qquestions or concerns please do not hesitate to cont me anytime.
I feel GREAT and I am loving life!

Currently weighing 144 pounds!

Lost 105.5 since surgery 03-06-07 
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Before & after pic

Nov 21, 2008

The before pic was taken on the day of my surgery 03-06-07 looking not too happy since I alwayds felt uncomfotable to take pictures. and the next pic was taken on October 31st 2008.  105 1/2 pounds less and feeling great and not being shy from the camera anymore.

God is great and Life is good!

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Elvira

Nov 01, 2008

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Happy Halloween

Nov 01, 2008

The kids had a great time.  The baby was sick with a cold so we couldn't keep her out for long. We took her to two of my neighbor's house and we brought her back in.  Gianna & Gino Jr. had a great time. Gino jr. had a cold but nothign was stopping him from trick or treating. Here are a few pics of the kids. I dressed up as Elvira but I didn't get any accessories.  Just some black lipstick and black nail polish was enough for me. 

Enjoy!

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Update on my miracle baby Gia Makaila

Oct 19, 2008

Gia is 7 1/2 months old and doing great! She is petite 14lbs 4oz  and is 24 5/8 inches long. She is now wearing 3 to 6 months clothes. it is so cute to watch such a tiny baby scooting around and standing up while holding up on her on.  Gia is such a blessing to our family we are so happy to have her.  She is still nursing and loves her home made baby foods and even eats table foods just fine.  So that's all for now just wanted to share.

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About Me
Charles Town , WV
Location
27.4
BMI
RNY
Surgery
03/06/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 10, 2005
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