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OMG!! The time has flown by so fast. I just went today for my bloodwork before my checkup with Dr. Z. I hope all is well with it. I know not all is well with me. I feel like a complete and total failure. I did a lot of research on GBS before deciding on having it. I knew it was going to be rough for me to keep the weight off. I always had a problem thru the years being a yo-yo dieter. I also have emotional tendencies of overeating. I discussed all these issues with the doctor and my phsycologist. My physc really thought I was ready and I would be able to handle everything. Well... here I am, like I said a complete failure. I have gained about 40 pounds back. I never knew that was possible. I don't know what happened! I feel so ashamed! I almost cancelled my appointment with my doctor, but I know I need to go and face him. I need his support (along with a lecture). All I know is, I don't want to be like I was prior to surgery. I felt so good when I lost 107 pounds. I am trying to relive that feeling and get back to losing these extra pounds I put on. Also, I need to get back on here more often.

One day before Mother's Day. I have given myself a gift. I finally hit the 100 pounds lost mark. I feel great and know I will continue to lose,even though those darn plateaus interrupt. I need to put a new photo on here. I have always been funny about getting my picture taken. 

I don't know why I never started writing in this blog until now. But anyhow, I had my 6 month post-op checkup on Jan. 18, 2007. I have lost 81 pounds in 6 months. I am very happy with that. My labwork indicated a Vitamin D deficiency. The doctor said it is very common to have this at 6 months out from surgery. I feel great and the most noticable weight loss I can tell is in my face.

I had most of my weight in my stomach and it still is big. The doctor says I will need a tummie tuck. I don't know about that....we'll see if I can live with the extra skin or not. Between the cost and not wanting another surgery, I'll have to wait and see in about a year.