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Hello OH Family,
It has been far too long since the last time I posted. Things are going well and I have been so busy, but I made up my mind that I have to make time for OH. If it wasnt for OH, I would not have made it thru my surgery. I am down from 264 to 175 and have pretty much stabalized. From a 22 to 12. I havent worked out for a few months,but plan to start back in the gym next week. I had my gallbladder removed on Monday, due to gallstones. The surgery went well-Lapo. I have to get back on track,.I have picked up some bad eating habbits, but refuse to go back to where I came from. God has been too good to turn back. I am one of those people that had NO problems with the surgery. (thank GOD). I can pretty much each anything, and that is not always a good thing, but its always a small portion. I dont debrieve myself from things I enjoy, however, I know when to say when. GOD has given me a second chance at life and I plan to keep on living. I recently uploaded some new photo's and I look forward to hearing from some of my old friends. Of course, I always welcome new friends. Look forward to hearing from you all.

I cant  believe it OH family!! I have entered onederland!!!!! God is so good..
I cant remember the last time I was in the one  hundreds.. It had to be my 
early college years... Anyway, things are going good. I need to incorperate more exercise in my weekly schedule, but other than that all is well. I am alittle over three months out and down 65lbs.. My personal goal is 170lbs. For any of you thats out there thinking about WLS, its the best thing that has ever happened to me and I would do it all again at the drop of a dime.. For my friends on my friends list that I havent contacted in a while, please forgive me, I have been very busy, but you guys are always in my thoughts in prayers....
Be Blessed.... I will update new photos soon...
Sunshine

Hello Oh family,
I know it has been a while, but all is going well. I am down 40lbs and it has been 7 weeks. I have hit a stand still, but I am dealing with it. I can pretty much eat normally, but I am still having to get use to slowing down.  I have not been working out as much as I should, but next week is a new start!! I am joining  a gym near my house on Monday.  I hope all is well with each and every one of you..
I wanted some advise, how many of you actually follow a diet, and how many eat in moderation?
I would really like some feedback....
Be Blessed,
Sunshine

Hello OH family,
I have felt terrible since Friday.. Everytime I eat or drink, I feel terrible...
I have no energy and I cant stand this feeling of morning sickness 24 hours a day.  I dont want to eat, because I know how I will feel afterwards. Please help!!! I cant stand this feeling.... I am becoming unbearable to live with, because I feel sick and tired all the time and no one understands...
OH family, please help me out... Will I ever feel normal again and be able to function with the rest of my family? Then the deppression checks in, did I make a mistake??? GOD help me...
I need to hear from someone....
Be Blessed,
Sunshine

Hello OH family,
Just wanted to update you all. I went today  for my follow up appointment.  All was well. All praises to GOD. Had my 1st wow moment, 17 lbs gone forever!!!!!!!  Can you believe that, well Im sure you guys can, but this is all new for me!!!
I have been feeling ok, just alittle tired. Im sure that will improve, being that Im only one week out. I have advanced  to a mushy diet... I am so excited. Had a small cup of Chilli from Wendy's after my doc. appointment. Went down well, only had four spoonfuls and was full. Saved the rest for dinner and possible lunch tomorrow.(smile)   I am getting use to the 30/30 rule. Other than that, all is well, still alittle discomfort on my left side, but I can manage. Having problems finding protein that works for me.. HELP, please, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Everything I have tried seems to make me want to throw up!!! YUK!!!!
Thanks for the many messages of support. You all are the best, I could not have had such a smooth start to my journey to a new me, without my OH family. You are the best. Look forward to hearing from my friends.....
Be Blessed,
Sunshine

Hello OH family,
Just wanted to drop a few lines to let you all know that the surgery went well, with no complications.. I am home resting, very sore, but that was expected..Just trying to get into the new routine of things, vatimins,protein,etc. Look forward to hearing from you all, need some suggestions with protein ideas..
Thanks for all the many prayers and e-mails from  you all .  They were a big help. Thank you, Thank you, THank you!!
God Bless You All....
Sunshine 

I cant believe that the day is finally here. I dont even have 24 hours until my journey starts to the new me. I have to be @ the hospital @ 6am and my surgery is scheduled for 8am. I am the first one of the day, I quess that's good thing. I am really nervous you guys. Please keep me in prayer. My mom and my auntie is coming up from down south tonight to be there with me. My husband will be there as well. My mom is a nurse and she will be here for a week, so that's always nice. I know a 35 year old spoiled bratt(LOL) I am an only child, what can I say!!!!  I just want to thank god for giving me a 2nd chance at a healthier life and I thank him for my supportive and loving husband, as well as the rest of my family, friends and co-workers. Of course I can leave out my new family.. My OH family. You guys have been so wonderful to me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.... You have no idea how much your kind words help.. I will keep you guys updated on my progress.  I know that everything will be fine, I will have the BEST doctor in the operating room with me (GOD)!! Would love to hear from some of you guys to help with these pre-surgery jitters!!!! (LOL)
Be Bless, 
Sunshine
PS-special thanks to everyone on my Friends List, you guys are the best...

Hello Oh family!!!! I have 9 days until my surgery...my start to a new me...I am very excited.. Quick question...Is there anyone out there that can give me some advice.. I have read hundreds of profiles in the past two weeks and all of the amazing before and after pictures, have had some type of plastic surgery.. Is there anyone out there who has had success with WLS and did NOT have any plastic surgery? Please comment if you can..Just wondering.
But either way, with God's Grace, I will cross that bridge when I get to it..
Waiting to hear from someone...

Be Blessed and you all are in  my prayers....

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to all of you thoughtful OH members that took the time out the welcome me. You guys have been so thoughtful and helpful in my time of need. Your encouraging words have really help with the pre-op jitters. LOL.. I will keep you all posted and of course you will be hearing from me if I have any questions....
p.s 
I want to extend a special thank you to all of you all that have been added to my friends list... thank you, thank  you, thank you and God Bless....
I will keep you all in my prayers and I hope you do the same for me...
Until next time..

Hello All, 
This blogging is  all new to me, but I will give it a try. My surgery is scheduled for  9/25/07. I had a meeting with the pre-op nurse today and lots of testing @ the Radiology Dept. That was alittle fustrating, the upper GI test was terrible trying to get that liquid down. I have one more final appointment with my Surgeon, Dr. Halmi on 9/17/07.   I am very excited about my new jump on life, but  at the same time I cant help but think of the possible complications.  I know that I have to think positive and have faith... I know thru Christ, all things are  possible.....I quess @ this point, I am just seeking out some positive support from you all that have been in my shoes. If anyone have a few free minutes, please feel free to drop a few lines.
God Bless and I will keep you all posted.
I will keep you all in my prayers and I hope you all will do the same for me.