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Well it's been a while and I thought I would post some updates.  As of today I have lost a total of 97 pounds.  I am getting excited about getting to the 100 pound mark.  This surgery has been such a big blessing to me and my family.  I feel so much better and I am able to do things with my family and not have to sit down and take a break.  God is Good!!!!
I am hoping to lose the other 3 pounds in the next week.  We are going to Panama City Beach this next week and I am going to shop for a bathing suit this afternoon.  I haven't bought one in over 7 years just because I didn't want anyone to see me in that shape.  Now I think I might not look too bad, but I am still self-conscious about it.  I hope we have a safe trip and a happy and peaceful one.  There will be a total of 5 kids and 4 of them are under age 8. 
Hope everyone has had a nice summer.  I will update again after our vacation.  God bless you all and your journey.

Hi everyone!
Sorry it's been so long since I last posted.  I went last Friday the 13th for my 6 month checkup and I was on cloud nine.  I got a real good report.  I have lost a total of 88 lbs. since my surgery and that is a total of 71% of my excess weight.  I feel so much better with all the extra baggage gone.  I would definitely recommend WLS to anyone that has been battling obesity for a long time to do this.  I owe all the praise for my success to the Good Lord above.  He made the way for me to have the surgery and He has watched over me since.  And I am sure He will continue to watch over me.
Hope everyone had a Happy and Safe 4th of July Holiday.
That's all for now.  God Bless you all!

I know I have not been too faithful about posting, but i just never seem to have enough time.  I want to tell anyone who is thinking about have WLS that it is one of the best decisions you could ever make for your health, family, and most of all your self.  My WLS has been such a blessing and I can't keep from thanking and praising the good Lord for allowing me to begin this journey and become a member of the losing side.  I weighed yesterday and I have lost a total of 77 lbs. since my surgery January 22, 2007.  YEAH!
I am not going to say this has been an easy journey, but as my grandmother use to say "No pain; No gain."  
I am smaller now than I have been in over 15 years.  I don't remember ever being in a size 12.  These last few weeks have been wonderful.  I have actually enjoyed shopping and trying on clothes.  Well I have always loved shopping, but after the first store I was so depressed because nothing ever fit or it didn't look good on someone my size.  Now I can go into most stores and come out with something that will look good on me and I am happy as I can be.
I keep feeling better each day health wise.  I still do not have alot of energy, but I know that will be here soon.  I am still struggling with getting all my fluids in everyday and my protein.  But I will keep working on that until that goal is reached.  I have become a firm believer that fluids are a huge stepping stone to the success of all WLS losers.  So listen to your doctors and follow their instructions for overall success.
God Bless!

It has been almost 4 months and I feel like a different person.  I just never realized that being overweight could make me feel that bad.  This has been a real journey, but it's one I would do again.
I have been very blessed to have all the support I have had.  My family and friends have been wonderful.  If it hadn't been for them I would have probably given up.  
I have lost 70 pounds so far and dropped 2 pant sizes.  I can't remember the last time I actually got to buy clothes that weren't in the Plus Size section.  I am sure alot of people have done this, but the first place when I went in the store was go straight to the Plus Size area.  Then when I was looking and couldn't find the size smaller than what I was wearing I almost got mad, but then I just smiled when I realized that I was in the wrong area.  
I am so glad I am on the losing side.
God Bless!