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I weigh 185.
Mar 12, 2012
Hello everybody. I weigh 185, and it's funny but when I first got on my scale, I had to double, triple weigh myself...I cannot believe it. Yes, some in life will even say it's huge, some will say, that's small comparing to others, but for me...it's sooooo comfortable. My clothes fit yeah a little on the big side right now, but extremely comfortable with where i am, but plan on reaching my goal of 145. Please keep me in your prayers. I can really get out and walk more now that the Spring is here!!!!!! Praise Yahuwah!!!!! He is King. This journey is definitely ups and downs. Ocassionally, I do feel sick, and yes, it happens-in the bathroom, I run...but it's still only been 5 months,s o I do have to give myself some time. I'm eating mostly what I want, but in teensy portions, but sometimes my body tells me to chill, and so I will eat some fruits, softer things, our bodies need time to heal. As far as the emotional part goes, still working on that part. Everybody that does know of my struggle, successes have been very supportive, thanks. Luv ya for that. Most importantly, I am feeling like the me, I am still trying to be.....hope that makes sense to you, if not read it again. lol....til next time, Shalom to you.
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Been a minute.
Dec 01, 2011
Hello all. It's been a minute since I've visited...just been sooo busy getting used to my sleeve thang, you know---if you've had it done already. It's something to get used to, I mean the whole change of life, eating, not eating, not wanting to eat, trying not to be nauseaus when eating, it's been ups and downs...but mostly it's been great, for real...wouldn't change it for the world. I am currently 210. solid. meaning that my weight fluctuates between 208-211 now...I know that I will be in ONE-DERLAND soon....I can feel it. Because, I will soon be on a more regular exercise routine. And I feel good. I pray that those awaiting the procedure, and those that have had it, have good experiences. It's not always easy, but like they say...BEAUTY IS PAIN. whoever made that one up, knew what they were talking'bout. TTFN. talk to you all soon, and keep your head up, and your mind-OFF the food. yeah, I know...fat chance....I feel the same way LMBO.
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MUSHY FOODS ARE A NO-NO FOR ME!
Nov 05, 2011
So...as most of you know, if you read the outside messages on the VSG boards...I have been really bored and tired of the same-ole same-ole stage II diet...baby foods, pretty much. Yogurt, soup, pudding, water, popsickles, applesauce, and oh...the same thing all over again. Anyhow, I..(miss smarty-pants) thought to try...listen to this...yeah, boiled then mashed turnip, with some milk and salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning.....well, yeah...I ate two of the tiniest bites, and two tiny minutes later, I was in tears....the food was stuck, and stuck and wouldn't go up and wouldn't go down-the pain was bearable, yet just very uneasy to deal with at the time....gosh, I AM WRITING THIS, SO THAT EVERYONE THAT READS WILL KNOW TO NEVER, EVER DO THAT. NEVER MAKE THAT MISTAKE, I MADE. okay. Please don't. Now, some of you may be saying..."that was stupid", and a majority, haven't been on the stage II diet for as long as I have...and haven't experienced it...if you have been able to withstand it long, hats off to you 
Please, no judging...I want to always share my happy's and my mis-happs. I thought it would be ok, bcuz, I have tried, tiny bit of mash pototoes, and hummus, very small, like a spoonful of each, and it was fine, guess any type of squashy/turnip-y veggies are a NONO. Just keep it in mind, shoot, I know that I definitely WILL. PLease keep me in your prayers....maybe 2 more weeks of the boring diet, and I will be able to feel like I am eating normal again....LOL-gosh, what an experience. My husband rubbed my chest, belly and prayed over me, the pain soon subsided, Yahuwah is King....Ask anything in his NAME--which is YAHuWAH, and you too can be healed of both great and small issues....Anyhow, talk to you all soon...and thanks for stopping by...Come Again, Until then....Be safe and Happy....think I'll go have some applesauce...LMBO 
6 days Down 8.
Oct 29, 2011
Hello Friends,
Just a quick update...since my sleeve on Monday, this week 10-24-11. I have strictly followed all and everything that the doc has told me too, and have already lost 8 more lbs...I say this because the 8 is only since the procedure. From the very, very beginning of the whole thing, I weighed a whopping 255lb!!!! All I know is that yes, I was much smaller than some, and bigger than some to start, but one thing, is that most of us are here for one thing...support. I do not ever want to go back uphill....on the scale-So, please keep your prayers for me open, and suggestions rolling in...I Love it, it's awesome to have others supporting you. I am here for you too!!! YAH BLESS YOU. THANKS
I have BEEN SLEEVED!
Oct 26, 2011
Hello all.
Well, this for sure will not be a long post, I am having a bit of pain, almost like c-section pain..for real. So, I went in on Monday 10-24-11 to be sleeved. Had to be there at 615am...The procedure took like two hours. They started at 730am. The last thing I remember in the waiting rooms before the surgeries, was kissing my hubby and my daughter bye byes, until it was done, and very emotional tears rolling down my cheeks...why? not too sure, could've been the strong*$@ dose of Anesthesia they had just injected into me...well, then the next thing you know, I was on the 8th floor of the hospital. The doctor told me everything went very well, and they were pleased. That was wonderful news...I was drugged up, and not feeling too much of anything...as the anesthesia wore off, the nausea came almost immediately. Drugs for nausea now...then more for pain that came from me taking the nausea meds...kinda funny-med cycle. The staff was absolutely wonderful "big Kudo's to them and the docs". I just got back home today, and seem like feeling in one certain area of my belly pain, but that will go away, I am sure...Hunger, is gone, for now. Back on stage II diet, hmmmm special. right...! well, at least, I know it VERY WELL. LOL. I will talk more on my experience, but for now, gottsta go....gotta rest. Must listen to my docs and hubbyand friends. They know what they're talking about. Me, being the busy bee I am cannot stand being still hardly, but it will have to work...promise to chat in a while, with my morning of the procedure pic...and weeklys to follow. Hey, I lost 4more lbs, can you believe it....yippee horraaay...and for my friends that are planning on getting one of these procedures...yeah, I speak of pain, but the pain will subside. Please stay encouraged, day by day, it will happen, and I will not regret it not one bit. Eventhough I'm a big baby right now. TTYs..yeah so next time, I say I won't be long.....oops.
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Well, this for sure will not be a long post, I am having a bit of pain, almost like c-section pain..for real. So, I went in on Monday 10-24-11 to be sleeved. Had to be there at 615am...The procedure took like two hours. They started at 730am. The last thing I remember in the waiting rooms before the surgeries, was kissing my hubby and my daughter bye byes, until it was done, and very emotional tears rolling down my cheeks...why? not too sure, could've been the strong*$@ dose of Anesthesia they had just injected into me...well, then the next thing you know, I was on the 8th floor of the hospital. The doctor told me everything went very well, and they were pleased. That was wonderful news...I was drugged up, and not feeling too much of anything...as the anesthesia wore off, the nausea came almost immediately. Drugs for nausea now...then more for pain that came from me taking the nausea meds...kinda funny-med cycle. The staff was absolutely wonderful "big Kudo's to them and the docs". I just got back home today, and seem like feeling in one certain area of my belly pain, but that will go away, I am sure...Hunger, is gone, for now. Back on stage II diet, hmmmm special. right...! well, at least, I know it VERY WELL. LOL. I will talk more on my experience, but for now, gottsta go....gotta rest. Must listen to my docs and hubbyand friends. They know what they're talking about. Me, being the busy bee I am cannot stand being still hardly, but it will have to work...promise to chat in a while, with my morning of the procedure pic...and weeklys to follow. Hey, I lost 4more lbs, can you believe it....yippee horraaay...and for my friends that are planning on getting one of these procedures...yeah, I speak of pain, but the pain will subside. Please stay encouraged, day by day, it will happen, and I will not regret it not one bit. Eventhough I'm a big baby right now. TTYs..yeah so next time, I say I won't be long.....oops.
12 More Hours
Oct 23, 2011
Hello Everybody. I have 12 more hours to go, before my VSG! I can hardly believe that I am going to have a LifeChange, like one that will last forever. I am sooooo tired of the same-ol-same lose a little, gain a lot more crap. For all of you that have already sent me your support, through messages....Thanks a big bunch, very sweet. I will keep you all in my prayers for your continued WL. Please keep in touch. I will let you know when it's all said and done, how everything went...
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Thank you
Oct 22, 2011
Thank you to all of you that have responded to my request. It means a lot to me. I am sooo new in all of this, and I know that with words of wisdom from my fellow surgerees? ( is that even a word Lmbo)..it will make it more easy to understand certain things, and the advice, stories, suggestions already shared has been really great...so Monday, Oct 24th is soon approaching, and I am getting more and more convinced, due to hearing and seeing the different stories, that everything is gonna be ALRIGHT. You all are playing a role in encouraging and helping to strengthen me---Also, keep up the great success of your WL. We all know how difficult it can be. This will be a great tool, that I will certainly never take for granted. May the HEAVENLY FATHER, YAHUWAH AND HIS SON YAHOSHUWAH, BLESS YOU ALL AND YOURS. PICS WILL BE HERE SOON.
ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTIONS...PLEASE SHARE, THANKS.
Oct 20, 2011
Hello Everybody,
My name is Debra. Whooh! Is all I can say, at this point. I am having my VGS in 4 days!!! I am soooo excited...and I bet so many of you can relate to my nerves, as well. I would like to invite all to comment, leave stories, or share experiences with me....I would very much appreciate it. Please, those that wouldn't mind praying for my journey....would be a complete Blessing. And prayers to you all that are going through the same...and congratulations to those that have been in the process of overcoming...Thanks. D.
