Christine H.

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I've struggled with that 20 lbs. But have finally (as of last July) found the motivation to get back in the gym. I love the bwnefits of working out. My body is toning up. I love spin and am really enjoying weight training. Now I am ready to investigate some cosmetic surgery some of this just isn't going away.

I'm 4 years out and I must admit this past year and 1/2 I have given up working out. I have put 20 lbs on and I am feeling like a looser, (the other kind). I am having so much trouble finding motivation. I really don't want to go back to my big fat life! I beg God to
give me the motivation but I just don't seem to be getting it.

WOW! Has it only been 5 months!  I am now wearing a size 14 dress pants and in some cases 12.  I even bought a medium top the other day!! WOW.  I am so thankful for all the support I received while in my blah state at 17 weeks.  
This past week I had a new experience.  I came down with the bug that was going around, I was drained of all energy and truly needed to just rest, drink liquids, take my antibiotics and take in nutrition.  I was apprehensive about medicating the sypmtoms, but all worked out just fine after a call to my primary doctor.  Worse the getting sick,  I was so afraid that if I didn't work out I might not get back to working out. But, I have learned that my body has responded in such a facinating way to working out, that I can't even imagine NOT exercising again.
I am taking it as easy as I can, and trusting that God will bring me around to optimal health, and my body will let me know when its time to workout again.
In the meantime, I finally got out of the house to Easter Sunrise Service.  A blessed morning, in a fantastic outfit and the compliments about my success just keep coming.
I am experiencing some hair loss right now, but I have increased my protein intake (doubled up on the shakes) and am confident it will be just fine.  I knew that this could happen-it is one of the side-effects I signed up for!  So if need be, I will use Rogaine until my hair thickens up.
Well that's about the extent of my most recent experiences-I'll post more as the changes continue.  
In the meantime I've posted some new pictures, so take a look.
In His Love, Christine

I am beginning to have difficulty believing I will reach my goal! I have slowed down so mcuh in my weight loss.  Everyone tells me I look great, call me slim, but I feel like a big fat looser...really, Like I won't loose anymore.  Even though in the past 6 weeks I went from a size 16 Levi's and 18 dress pants, to a size 14 Levi's and 16 dress pant.  Even thought XL shirts are looking big on me, I feel unsuccessful.

Christians - By Maya Angelou

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say.. "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!

Well...>2 days...it's Sunday and Tuesday morning will be my 4 weeks.  So far I have lost 26 lbs.  The most amazing thing happened to me the other day on my way to the Doctor's office.  As I got showered, drank my shake, began getting dress (which is a struggle these days with a binder around my waist, I never know what's going to fit or how it will feel) My pants felt weird, my sock wouldn't stay up, my hair was yuckie-you know the kind of stressful morning?  So, I decided it was a good time to take my blood pressure, it was 148/98! I know not excellent numbers, but a significant improvement for me! I have been without my HBP meds since 10/23.  As I pulled out of my drive-late! I got behind a school bus to boot!! I phoned the Dr's office advised I was on my way, and settled in to calm myself-afterall my BP didn't need to be any higher when I got to the Dr's office.  Well, long story short I really recovered from my stressful moments quickly-when the nurse took my BP approx 15 min. later, I was down to 110/60! Yippee!! I have achieved my goal to be off my HBP medication and I have seen glimpses of what the future holds for me.
I did do a little too much around the house, and I have this awful stabbing feeling in my abdomen, afraid I may have pulled a muscle that was healing from the incision. It is a constant pain-I am faithful God will restore me to health in His time.
Take care!I'm going to relax!!

I'm two weeks out of WLS today! I feel as though I am doing well. Every Dr that I see say how great I look, how good I'm doing...but I must admit I don't feel like I'm doing that great! I've lost 20 lbs so far.  But the hardest part is sleeping at night. I am really struggling to get rested. 
Well, I've ordered a cookbook and a WLS psychology book.  So, more will be posted later.  Take care all.