miranda72380
I Did It!!!
Dec 18, 2009
I have lost 103 pounds and am sooo excited. Loving this feeling of astonishment! Only 6 pounds to lose to be under 200 pounds!!! I am sure that will be gone by Monday! I got on the scale on Monday and it's now Friday so....I have lost I am sure. I will find out on Monday morning. LIFE IS GRRRREAT!!! 
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Yippeee!!!
Dec 03, 2009
I am so close to the century mark...96 pounds down and still going! 
I am currently at 212 lbs. I am soooo undeniably different both physically and mentally. I go next week for my 6 month check up and am dying to see what their scale says.
I have learned that I have a transfer addiction which is shopping. Yeah, how can THAT be? I don't have money to waste, but I have used some strategies that are currently keeping me on track, thanks to the new group for transfer addiction! My family is being so supportive and understanding through this journey. I am truly blessed.
I have also realized that I used food as a friend in the past. During Thanksgiving I was surrounded by loving family and friends, but yet felt sooo lonely. Upon further ponderance it dawned on me that I was lonely because I couldn't stuff myself and partake of all the foods that I had loved so much before. So I sought out some advice from a friend and she said to do something constructive when I fell that way. I have chose exercise as my constructive activity because I always feel way better after a good workout. I am sure that will ward off those feelings.
Well until the next time my OH friends.....
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I am currently at 212 lbs. I am soooo undeniably different both physically and mentally. I go next week for my 6 month check up and am dying to see what their scale says. I have learned that I have a transfer addiction which is shopping. Yeah, how can THAT be? I don't have money to waste, but I have used some strategies that are currently keeping me on track, thanks to the new group for transfer addiction! My family is being so supportive and understanding through this journey. I am truly blessed.
I have also realized that I used food as a friend in the past. During Thanksgiving I was surrounded by loving family and friends, but yet felt sooo lonely. Upon further ponderance it dawned on me that I was lonely because I couldn't stuff myself and partake of all the foods that I had loved so much before. So I sought out some advice from a friend and she said to do something constructive when I fell that way. I have chose exercise as my constructive activity because I always feel way better after a good workout. I am sure that will ward off those feelings.
Well until the next time my OH friends.....
2 Months Out
Aug 03, 2009
Sorry my OH buddies, it's been a while since I have been on. August 8th I will be officially 2 months out and I feel a little better, both physically and mentally. FOr a minute there I was questioning my decision. I guess being released by the Dr to eat normal food and excercise has made a difference. 
I never get on the scale. I get on it only when I see that I have even more room in my clothes.
My 4 year old told me the other day "look mommy you have one stomach now!" He told me before surgery that I had 2 stomachs. LOL I still don't see what everyone else sees. I only see my clothes getting bigger. My belly is just not shrinking the way I want it to. I know I know, it is shrinking BUT DAMN! I am gonna work my a$$ off to get rid of it.
This has been a hell of a journey thus far! I am ready to see the old me disappear!
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I never get on the scale. I get on it only when I see that I have even more room in my clothes. My 4 year old told me the other day "look mommy you have one stomach now!" He told me before surgery that I had 2 stomachs. LOL I still don't see what everyone else sees. I only see my clothes getting bigger. My belly is just not shrinking the way I want it to. I know I know, it is shrinking BUT DAMN! I am gonna work my a$$ off to get rid of it.
This has been a hell of a journey thus far! I am ready to see the old me disappear!
Update
Jul 01, 2009
I went to my 2 week check up on June 18th and i was 18.5 lbs down! The doctor said I was ahead of schedule and that was good news! He released me to start the soft diet. I was soooo HAPPY. I go back on July 17th for my 6 week check up.
Fast forward to today:
I don't wanna eat any more. Food is boring and I want to try different foods and eat fresh raw fruit! I miss fruit. I know I know! I am getting the results I want but Man!
Every night I ask myself "is this really worth it?" I cry and cry until I fall asleep. My hubby doesn't understand what I am going through. My best friend understands because she already went through it, but she isn't always available for me to vent to or to slap me back into reality. I need that alot lately!
I am currently at 270 according to my scale. I don't trust that thing though! I just wished my belly would go faster than it is. It hasn't changed in my opinion, my hubby begs to differ. I will post pics in a few days.
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Fast forward to today:
I don't wanna eat any more. Food is boring and I want to try different foods and eat fresh raw fruit! I miss fruit. I know I know! I am getting the results I want but Man!
Every night I ask myself "is this really worth it?" I cry and cry until I fall asleep. My hubby doesn't understand what I am going through. My best friend understands because she already went through it, but she isn't always available for me to vent to or to slap me back into reality. I need that alot lately!
I am currently at 270 according to my scale. I don't trust that thing though! I just wished my belly would go faster than it is. It hasn't changed in my opinion, my hubby begs to differ. I will post pics in a few days.
Liquids Day Three
Jun 03, 2009
Well the third day was good. Stuck to my routine and all went well. Although, I am starting to mourn food in my own way. I never realized that food is everywhere....on the tv, radio commercials, driving down the road! MAN! No wonder I loved it sooo much! I have found that if I fill up on juice and water before I cook dinner I am not tempted. It also helps that I clean or fold clothes while my family is eating. I do sit down and drink my Slimfast with them and then when I am done I get busy doing something. My husband is amazed at how squeaky clean the house is. I am changing my lifestyle already and it feels good.
A shirt that was very clingy on me is not so clingy anymore. I am seeing results already and I am AMAZED, not to mention MOTIVATED. I have never felt those feelings ever!
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A shirt that was very clingy on me is not so clingy anymore. I am seeing results already and I am AMAZED, not to mention MOTIVATED. I have never felt those feelings ever!
Day One and Two Down 6 More To Go
Jun 02, 2009
Everyone survived my first day of the liquid diet! 
I am actually doing better than I thought I would! Go ME! Cooking dinner for my family last night was sooo tempting but I got through it and didn't give in to temptation! YEAH! I keep myself drinking constantly and thus I am always full. The bathroom trips are many but I'm ecstatic that I havent felt hungry at all! I am doing it and I have gotten many compliments on my efforts. It's so good to hear the encouragement. It helps ALOT!!!
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I am actually doing better than I thought I would! Go ME! Cooking dinner for my family last night was sooo tempting but I got through it and didn't give in to temptation! YEAH! I keep myself drinking constantly and thus I am always full. The bathroom trips are many but I'm ecstatic that I havent felt hungry at all! I am doing it and I have gotten many compliments on my efforts. It's so good to hear the encouragement. It helps ALOT!!!
The Beginning
Jun 01, 2009
Today is the first day of my week long liquid diet before surgery on Monday, the 8th. I am a bit leary as to how i will keep off the hunger. I think I will just drink something every hour or so. I made a mistake and didn't eat dinner last night because I ate a late lunch and was still stuffed by dinnertime. Man, do I wish I had eaten!!! My friend told me to think thin. I guess that has to be my new mantra from here on out! I can do this! I hope that chewing gum helps! I will report back after DAY 1. Hopefully I can keep my sanity and not clock anyone upside the head this week 
I get kinda evil when I am deprived of food! LOL
Wish me luck!
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I get kinda evil when I am deprived of food! LOLWish me luck!
Pre op Day
May 27, 2009
I did my pre op appointment yesterday and it took FOREVER! I was an hour and 15 minutes late for my pre registration at the hospital because the surgeon's office was sooo behind! I didn't leave Baylor until 5:35 pm, yes it took that long! It is over and done with and I am sooo glad!
I only do my liquid diet for a week prior to surgery.
The lady that did the sonogram of my legs said that I had good strong muscles probably because at one time I was an athlete. I just laughed! Amazing how she could tell through all the fat.
I hope to get into sports once again, since I have the legs for it! LOL
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I only do my liquid diet for a week prior to surgery. The lady that did the sonogram of my legs said that I had good strong muscles probably because at one time I was an athlete. I just laughed! Amazing how she could tell through all the fat.
I hope to get into sports once again, since I have the legs for it! LOL One Last Thing To Do
May 13, 2009
I did my upper g.i. last Friday. Now I have to wait on my pre op day May 26th. All I need to do now is figure out what to take to the hospital. I have seen many posts on this subject so I have a clue.
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YEAH!!!
Apr 14, 2009
I just got word from my bff that I got insurance approval!!! I won't be able to have surgery until June, but at least I don't have to worry any more! I am so Excited and scared. I just wish I knew what to expect, especially with regard to the liquid diet. A week with out chewing will be a different experience. I am ready to get a new life and keep it. 
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I won't be able to have surgery until June, but at least I don't have to worry any more! I am so Excited and scared. I just wish I knew what to expect, especially with regard to the liquid diet. A week with out chewing will be a different experience. I am ready to get a new life and keep it.
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Arlington, TX
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06/08/2009
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Jan 10, 2008
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