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My Journey!
All my materials were sent in on Sept 20, 2006 and I got a letter on Sept 25th, 2006 with an approval. I scheduled my surgery for October 10th (the best dession I ever made).
As of Oct 24th I have lost 11lbs since the surgery.
Today seems really good. I measured my food out.I just pray I can keep this up.
Well, It is December 11th and I have not gotten on a scale since my first fill-in in November (right before Thanksgiving) at that time I had lost 20 pounds (within a month). I know I have not done what I should have been doing so I am ashamed of myself, but I am promisng myself that I will work harder.
It is December 21st and I go to the doctor tomorrow to get my second fill-in. I can't wait. I don't think Christmas is going to be hard for me. But all these dang Christmas parties and cookies drive me crazy. However, I have found a saving grace and that is Diet Dr. Pepper it have deemed it as Holiday POP. It is sweet and tastey and hit the spot where all those cookies would have. Well, I can't wait to see what the scale has to say. 
It is 2007 (1/9/2007) and I see a brighter day ahead! I went to the Doctor on the 22nd and got my second fill. I had only lost 1 pound, but that was myfault becuase I had not been exercising and just about eating everything, but NOW! WOW! I sure can tell a difference. I started off in a size 24 pants now I can wear a size 18. I just bought some exerise stuff- I pray I will work this out to the fullest!
Mind Change- You know I was just thinking that I am getting upset at myself because I can't eat, but this is what I have prayed for and now it here I am complaining. You never really know how much you have to change your mind set until you have this surgery. But I am learning that when they say eat slow they mean eat SSSSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!! I hate feeling like throwing up or even going to throw up. I hate it!
Brighter Days-
I went to the doctor Friday 2/2/07 and I had lost 12 pounds. I was so excited.
Now I have to start eating more protien so my hair will stop falling out. :) Well, days have been somewhat blah to me.I thank God that I am not as big as I was, but I have SO much farther to go. I am not in a good 18. I can wait to get to a 14. I want to feel what 10 feels like, if just for a month. i think the next time I go to the doctor I am going to have him give me a fill. If I can only drink liquids that will be fine with me. Well, I am blue I went tothe doctor like on the 5th and I only had lost 1 pound. Then I got tighten with 2 cc's and now I can't hardly eat anything. But Hey whatever it takes to lose weight! Right? (No, that is not right). - Don't pay me any attention I am just venting. BUt I am now in a size 18. WHEW!!! 3/16/2007 Yeterday was a pretty good day. i was able to eat a nice little amount. Today on the other hand has caused me some problems. I had little tiny slivers of lettuce and I think that is what messed me up. I will try to eat later. 4/13/2007 Well, I have 2cc and I think I am finally "LEARNING" how to eat without throwing up all the time. I am "LEARNING" the things I can and can not eat. I am still amazed how I can eat popcorn. I am now down to a size 18 and my Easter Suit was a size 16 and I must admit I did look and not nasty. THANK YOU!!! I go to the doctor next week, but I am just going to ask him to leave it and don't add anymore becuase I figure what is getting small if I gain all this back.I REALLY want to LEARN HOW AND WHAT TO EAT!!! I need to stop drinking pop. April 25, 2007 Well, I went to the doctor last week and had only 8 pounds in 6 week (disappointed)- now 244 pounds . But I chalk that up to drinking pop and not excersing. Plus since I have mastered 2 cc's I have been eating more. So, next time I am getting a fill. May 22nd 2007 I went to the doctor and I have lost 8 pounds (again) I am now 236 and 4 oz. WOW!!! 18's getting to big. I think I am going to start running. I have a friend who likes to run or I will try to get my husband to go. We will see- I know if I don't start soon I won't begin. I am very happy. I can see my collar bone!!! PRAISE HIM!!!! 
August 06, 2007
I have been going through a lot, but I have managed to lose another 8 lbs. I am down to 228. I only have 2 cc of saline. I have come to relize that I need to stick with soup and try to eat slower. that is the killer, I am still in a rush to eat!
End of August
I am now down to 219! Praise HIM!!!
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April 11, 2008
I just got on the scale last night. I am down to 181. Praise God!!! I think my band is to tight, but I will live with it. I am so scared of gaining weight. I love this size I am into a WONDEFUL 14 and can get into a 12. I wore a suit jacket that was a 10 the other day. I think if I lose another 8 pounds I will be good.
July 15, 2008
I am feeling great! be careful of all the attention you will get from the weight loss. I have lost my mind.
Also- This is the Lord Has Made: Every day that we are given is a precious gift from Almighty God. We should wake up every morning with a grateful attitude, full of faith and expectancy for what the Lord has in store. Sure, you may be facing some challenges in your every day life, or maybe things aren't going the way you planned, but remember, each new day is a chance to stand strong in the midst of adversity and see the faithfulness of God. Every new day is an opportunity to praise and thank Him; to magnify your God instead of magnifying your problems. This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Be glad that God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. Be glad that God has given you a sound, healthy mind. Rejoice that He is making a way where there seems to be no way! As you focus on the gift of every day and rejoice in what God has done in your life, you will begin to experience His increase and blessings. You'll rise up higher and set the course to live in victory all the days of your life!
Pray this: Heavenly Father, today I choose to rejoice in You. Thank You for this day and for every opportunity that You've given me to bless and praise You. I give You everything I am today and always. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
