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I can't believe it has almost been a year.  I feel great.  Weight loss is slow at this point but it is okay.  I'm under 200 lbs and am 27lbs from goal.  Skin is definitely an issue and i am wondering what people do about it...If i wear pants that fit i have a muffin top - it is so weird...I just try to concentrate on how good i feel and how much energy i have.

I am doing so great.  It has been 6 months and I am down 88#.  I work out a couple times a week and do workouts that impress myself.  I feel so good.  I feel strong and fit.  Two words i have never used to describe myself.  My marriage is stronger than ever.  I just got offered an awesome job/career.  One of my friends told me "it is your year" and I really believe them and praise God for it.  Now, i'm not saying i don't have down days because definitely i do but life is better.  I went to my first exercise class at the YMCA and broke an exercise ball bouncing on it.  I couldn't believe it - i thought that is why i had this surgery so embarrassing stuff like this doesn't happen.  Turns out I had a key pinned to the bottom of my shirt., that's why it broke.. haha ... had a little humble pie for a snack.  I guess embarrassing moments don't go away with weightloss....

Well, this morning I weighed and I am down 51#.  I don't know how that is happening.  I just keep plugging along - doing my thang... haha.  I walk daily sometimes twice daily.  struggling with the protein but figuring it out.  People at work are really encouraging.  Actually using the word "hot".  I am not used to this much attention or praise but I am starting to like it.

I am down 46# and am feeling great.  Yesterday was my 20th anniversary.  My husband I took the day off and golfed.  It was my first time and it was a blast.  I was glad that I am active and healthy.  I like trying new things.  I am proud of myself.  We went to PF Chang's for dinner - one lettuce wrap was all i could eat. I missed the fancy dessert.  Every once in awhile - i wish i was normal...that I had one of those great metabolism's...

I feel good - that's all that should matter, right.  I wish my husband would throw more encouragement and compliments my way......

Well, I went to see my surgeon today and everything was great. According to his scale I am down 27lbs.  I asked him if he was sure I had surgery.  I haven't taken any pain medicine since the hospital.  I can drink pretty quickly.  He said I could start on soft foods - i almost cried.  I was going to try to con him into letting me start before two weeks because tomorrow is my birthday.  So, I don't see him for 3 months and get some labs.  I saw a new nutrionist, recommended by someone here, and she was awesome.  I learned so much.  Had my first meal today - 2 tablespoons of FF refried beans with LF shredded mexican cheese - whipped it in the magic bullet and nuked it for a minute - yum!  I am so excited to get me life back - ya know, preparing meals, eating as a family, etc.  Good day!

It has been one week!!! I can't believe it.  I felt like crap a week ago and today I am walking my dog a mile.  That is too weird.  I feel like I am playing hookey from work, I feel so good.  Still taking naps!  I am excited to meet with my surgeon on Thurday.. as far as my calculations it has been 31# since I started the liquid diet on 8/14/07.  That is pretty impressive for a 40 year old girl!!!! That scale has noted moved like that since I was taking phen-phen in 1993 haha... Anyways, I'm not as depressed.. I am feeling encouraged and awaken!!!!

Well, I am day 4 of the liquid diet and man, it is hard.  Let's see.  Yesterday our office had a surprise birthday party for our boss with tons of food.  I was so proud of myself - i just walked in and wished her happy birthday and stepped out.  Today, I got to one of our satellite offices - there are bagels and doughnuts! great!!!! I didn't think I could do it.  I was working a half day so I just brought one CIB and a light yogart.  We ended up working until 1:30p.  I started to feel lightheaded and dizzy.  Guzzled like two pints of water....I hope it gets easier.  I am losing focus of my long term goal...