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I am actually 1 lb past Dr. Gorrin's goal.!!! I am at 149, I have lost 110 lbs.   It feels like a dream.  Like someone gave me the "magic pill" and the weight just fell off.  

I will celebrate my one year anniversary on January 10th, and I am so excited to be the "new me".  

Thanks everyone out on OH.com for your continued comments and support.  It really helps you through the bad times, and perks you up in the good times. 

Happy Success to Everyone.

Lisa

As of this morning, I have lost 100 lbs!!!!!!

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I don't really care if I lose any more weight.  My actual goal was to get into a size 12 pant, and that happened about 5 weeks ago.  I was only 8 lbs from the 100 lb mark, so I decided to go one more step.

It feels great.  I had lost hope that this would ever happen.  I FEEL SO GOOD about myself and with what this surgery has done for me.

Thats all for now.

Lisa

Updated 12/18/2007

Went to see Dr. Gorrin on 7/10/07 for my 6 month check up.  Was very sad to see him for the last time as he is moving back to the Bay area.  His family is already gone, and you could see that he did not really want to go.  He will be greatly missed. 

Was down 79 lbs at 6 months!!! Unbelieveable.  Dr. Gorrin was very happy with my progress.  He was impressed at how my excess skin was receeding well and I will have no sagging issues after my muscle mass catches up with my weight loss.  I was very happy to hear that.  

The realization of how one really feels about themselves hit me the other day.  I thought I was happy as a obese person, but I can honestly say that I am much happier now.  My whole attitude and outlook on life is totally different now than it was in January.   I love what I did, and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Today I am only 14 lbs away from actually being in the Century Club, as I am 173 lbs and my reality goal is 160 lbs!!  (if I hit 159 it will be 100 lbs gone).  Dr Gorrin thinks I will level off at about 150 lbs, but I am not going to push it if If I get down to 160.  I am happy were I am.  Much happier than before.

Thanks for all your support over the past 6 months.  It has been great.  Good luck to all my friends and others out there after the same goals as I am.

Take Care,  Love,
Lisa

Well, I am down 68 lbs. now.  I cannot believe how awesome I feel.  Emotionally and mentally.   I actually ate a piece of real chocolate cake yesterday (no frosting) and DID NOT DO ANY DUMPING!!!!.  

I updated my photos today.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  I actually do not mind having my photos taken these days.    I will be adding some more after the weekend. 

Thanks again for all of you out there for support and prayers.  You are all loved.  

Lisa

I am in "One"derland.  I hit 199.3 this morning.  What a great milestone.   Am down 55 pounds total.  Will be 15 weeks out tomorrow.

Bought some new tops yesterday, all in the misses section, no more Plus sizes for me.

Lisa

Till I'm in "ONE"derland.....

*** I can bend down in my car to flip the trunk/gas tank lid levers.  Dont have to open the door to reach them.

***Worked in the yard yesterday for 2.5 hrs, did not have to keep wiping the sweat off my brow when bending down to weed.....

***Dog can sit on my LAP when I am driving the car.....

Am down 48 lbs as of this morning.  (week 11 on Wed) Only 4 lbs to go to my halfway point and 6 lbs till I am in "ONE"derland!!!!!

I am feeling great and loving my new self.

Lisa
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On Tuesday I went to Fred Meyer to do a little grocery shopping after work. After my shopping I went to the hot deli and got 2 baked chicken thighs to take home for dinner and lunch for Wednesday.   

After I got home, I put away the groceries and proceeded to eat my chicken.  I peeled off the skin and ate till I felt full,,,,,,, just like always.  

Well, I immediately felt too full, thought OOPS, ate one bite too many.  Took a couple sips of water to help it down.  No luck.  Felt miserable.  Then for the next 2 1/2 hrs, I was throwing up.   Dont know what it was in that chicken, but that was the most miserable day I have had since my surgery.  I have never gotten sick before and I never want to again.

Was very easy on my pouch on Wednesday, bland foods and soups.  Today I feel much better.  

Just thought I would share.

6 weeks   34 total pounds!!!

Lisa

Well, It is February 14th and I have been back to work for a week now.  Things are about the same, friends are making great comments on my current weight loss.

Today is Week 5 Post op.  I am down 25 pounds!!!  I took some updated photos for my album last night and I have lost 5 inches from my waist and 5 inches from my hips. AMAZING.....

My sister and I started back to Water Aerobics this week and I think that this is going to tremedously increase my weight loss.  I am also going to start in the gym here at work next week Tu & Th for some weight training.

I feel great and my outlook on life is dramatically changing every day.  I love what I chose to do with my life and would do it again in a heartbeat.  I thank all of you for your continued support and encouragement.

Lisa
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