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Well once again I cant believe so much time has gone by since  I posted! I am now down 95 pounds and am doing GREAT!! I still want to lose about 30 or so more, but am happy even if I dont lose even one more pund! I feel like I have life back! I am in a size 16..last year this time I was in a 26/28...I haven't worn a size 16 since I was 14 or 15 years old!  I am scheduled to have a breast reduction and lift done next month...can't wait..it's amazing how much they sag without my belly to support them!!! I wear a size 38G and the dr says we'll take them to a 38DD...so my hubby should still be happy! LOL!!
I feel like having the WLS was the best thing I have ever done for myself....I have had NO problems or complications. I was very BLESSED! I can't eat eggs or rice....they both make me sick since the surgery. I completely gave up Diet Coke..I drink NO carbonated beverages. That was my biggest sacrifice but it was well worth it! I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have if you are considering this surgery..I love hearing from people so send me a message!!

Oh my..I haven't posted in a while but all is great! It has been 2 months since my surgery and I am down 38 pounds....I feel great already! I had a terrific moment yesterday when I bought some jeans from Old Navy the night before in a size 20. When I bought them I thought they probably wouldn't fit for a few more weeks but I figured oh well at least I'll have them..well I tried them on yesterday morning and they FIT!!! I was ecstatic..from a size 26 jeans down to a 20 and they didnt just fit, they  fit so well I could bend, squat and do everything in them..you know what I mean..I'm sure you all know the difference! Anyway, for me it just made me realize, WOW..I am going down!! But I can honestly say that I have really felt great since the surgery..only a couple episodes of getting sick because I ate the wrong thing or too much of it. It was great to go through all the holidays and not feel like I was so stuffed full and miserable..I got on the scales after Christmas and had lost 3 pounds over that week..what a difference from all the years past! Anyway, I am looking forward to continuing the journey through next year!! Can't wait to see where I am at Christmas in 2008!

Well I had my surgery last Monday! All went well and they were able to do it laproscopically, but I had a hernia that had to be repaired while they were in there. I was in Surgery  ICU until the next evening then in a regular room. I came home on Wednesday..was up and walking, the biggest pain for me was the gas build up from the surgery. that hurt worse than surgery itself. I took it easy Thursday and Friday but by Saturday I was stir crazy! I have been up and doin normal since then! I feel great..I had my first checkup Monday and had lost 17 pounds in that first week!! I couldn't believe it! I go for my next appointment December 4. I have started building back up to walking..trying to get it to become habit again! The dr said walking is crucial..so I've come to far to not be successful and follow orders! I know I will feel better already for my trip to Disneyworld over Thanksgiving! Until then....

Well tomorrow is the big day! We had a big birthday party for my son last night..he turned 16. Later today I am going out toeat wwith my step-sister and her family who are down visiting from North Caarolina. Then taht will lead me to time to apck and get a few hours sleep. I will have to leave home at 430 am to be at the hospital at 6 am. My mother-in-law is taking me. My hubby is in Iraq and my mother had to work (plus she doesnt really support me in this!)  But I am exciteed and nervous...all the usual emotions but just ready to head down a light road. I am so tired of carrying alal this around..and all the negativity that goes with it. I am so ready to be healthy and not have my weight be the first thing people focus on..maybe in a thinner body people give you achance before they judge you so harshly! I will post wheh I get home!!! Send your prayers my way!!

Well, after 5 years of procastination and thousands of dollars spent exhausting all measures to lose weight in any other way, I made the appointment to talk to a surgeon about gastric bypass. I have met with mixed emotions from family members mostly they have expressed concern. I was prepared for a 6 month wait or more for a surgery date..now my surgery is scheduled for MOnday the 29th of October only 20 days since that first appointment! I am nervous, excited all the things you can imagine. My husband is in Iraq but has been very much a part of my decision! I have 2 teenagers, a 16 year old son and a 14 year old daughter. They will be directly affected by all this as they are my life!