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I am so excited.  I have lost 192 lbs since I started my journey (before WLS).  I have 40 more to go to a healthy BMI.  Life is so much different. I love my life now!

Long time, I know.  I have had all sorts of changes thrown at me over the last six months.  I am losing my job of 20 years in Jan. 2010.  I have lost 168 lbs since March 2008!!!!  My parents have had surgery/been ill (only child here).  Needless to say, the stress eating is HERE.....don't think it ever left!!!
I find myself eating larger portions than I should.  1/2 cup?????  Dont' happen much.  I am really trying to stick to less than 1600 cals a day with cardio 3-4 times a week and strength 2 times....more or less.
This is the hardest damn thing I've ever done.....but if I can maintain this loss and lose more, it will be the BEST thing I've ever done!
My BF says I have changed.....everything ebout me has changed.  I disagree and tell him I am the same woman....just a lil more confident!  Needless to say, he's eating the same way he did when we met....and not exercising the same way!
I've had no complications and Dr. Bour says I am at where I should be 9 mos out.  My iron was low and went on supplement...that's it so far.  His goal for me is 165, BMI below 30!.  I am 9 lbs from my goal of under 200.....so another 35 after my goal.  I can do it.
I have gone from size 30W to 16W or 18 reg......WOOOHOOO I can actually find clothes in the normal section!  A XL t-shirt is too big!!!
Stay tuned....next time you never know how things will be.....lol

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Well, I am six mo po.  I go for 6 mo f/u June 1st.  I weighed yesterday at Dr. Bour's office and I am at 222.  It is unbelievable.  I started at 372 in March 2008.  I am down 150 lbs. 
Life is soooo different.  I feel like I am in a different body.  I find new things I can do easier every day.  I actually LOOK FORWARD to mowing grass.  It's great exercise and I can do it, no problem.  I used to be forced to pay to get it done!  Anyway, just thought I'd check in.  Life is good.  I am in a size 18!!!!!!  I never thought I'd see that again.  I can shop at regular stores....woohoooo! 

I'm down 32 lbs since surgery, 80 lbs since beginning my journey.  WOOHOO  I am feeling alot better.  I have more energy.  I am trying to keep up with the protein supps and vitamins.  I want to eat but I can't eat but a bite or two.  It feels so weird!  I have to get a better exercise routine to start the new year! 
Happy New Year!!!

I won't lie.  There have been a time or two, especially in the first week I questioned this decision to change my life.  It is more or less a blurr to me now.  I survived and am not in full liquid phase.  I am ready to move on.  One more week to pureed.  I go get drain out today.  Thank the Lord!!!

Well, this is it!!!  Liquids today.....UGHHH I have to be at hospital at 7:30 a.m. tommorow morning.  Please remember me in your prayers.  Stay tuned!!!

Another six pounds down!  WOOHOO  I know that's not as much as some but any is a good thing to me!!!  One more Optifast group next Thursday, then surgery the following Tuesday!!!!!!!  I am so excited!!!! 

I am now on Unjury protein diet.  It's alot easier after the first 2-3 days.  I lost 6 lbs in 6 days!!  woohoo  I am on my way.  I have lost 34 lbs since I started with Dr. Bour's program.  I am soooo excited to start my new life!!!!

I just had my 39th birthday yesterday!  It was good.  I ate endless shrimp at Red Lobster!!!!!!! mmmmmm  Those days will soon come to an end.  I believe I am ready.  I have had a lifetime of eating that kind of stuff.  I am ready to sacrifice to feel better and be healthier.

I start protein liquids on Friday, 10/24.  WOOOHOOOOO-----NOT!!!

Wish me luck!!!!

One good thing I noticed.  On Friday, 10/17, I had group with Carmen at Dr. Bour's office.  I weighed before I left, I have lost 9 more lbs since last time.  WOOOHOOOO.  I have lost 31 lbs since I started with Dr. Bour!!!!!