James V.

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Bernadette R. 23 years, 4 months ago

Hi James - first of all CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful weight loss - you must be feeling on top of the world - and secondly - all the best for your next surgery - May God bless you on this special journey

Jessica M. 23 years, 4 months ago

James- I just wanted to say that I think you look great!! I love to see before and afters, and in your case, it encouraged me to see the changes in you, both healthwise and emotionally. I am scheduled for surgery 1/6/03 and stories like yours remind me why I am doing this. My best to you and God bless!!

Claire B. 23 years, 4 months ago

Hi James, Your post was so wonderful. You mentioned so many important things. Please know that you are in my prayers. I am asking for an uneventful surgery and recovery. May God Bless you richly.

kguth98 23 years, 4 months ago

James, good luck with your upcoming surgery. Just think that you are going into this surgery at a much better weight and much healthier. Best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery! P.S. You look great!!!

blank first name B. 23 years, 4 months ago

Good luck on your up coming surgery. I'm sure that you will do well.

S T. 23 years, 4 months ago

Dear James, You are an inspiration to all. Put your fear in the hands of the Lord. He will see you through your surgery. You already look like you belong in Hollywood. Love, C

James V. 23 years, 4 months ago

December 18th I go in for one of the last major parts of my journey. I have the abdominal plasty and hernia repair. <p> I was telling someone as work that I was concerned about this surgery more then the last one. They laughed and could not even understand how I could feel that way. I have lost 7 sizes in shirts, 32 inches in waist size, over 150 body inches total, and 310 lbs of total weight LOSS. I went from 11 medications a day to 3 vitamins, BiPAP machine to sleeping like a baby with no mask on my face. I am in better health then when I was in High School. Yet this time I have something to loose. I have learned the true VALUE of life. What a wonderful chance God has given me. I know now more then anything I want to hang around for a while. I love living my new life. This time is scarey simply due to now I have a life. At 585 lbs I had no quality. God as given me such a beautiful gift. <p> I was released from my own personl prision July 5 2002. I was 585. I have now lost more weight then I currently weigh. I feel fantasitic, and I also know to complete my journey I have to have this surgery as well. I think the fear will help carry me making good decisions on through with the rest of my life. My body truly deserves a break from the abuse I spent giving it for 20 yrs. <p> I am so glad to be back in the game, and so glad to have done this journey.My "Angel" for this little twirl into the Hospital will be MARY-JO Banish. She come to my support group weekly. She has become my best friend. Mary-jo had the surgery 9 months ago and has done wonderful. She will post for me on my recovery. I hope to be home within 48 Hours. I was told to look for 25lbs of skin disappearing. I will go in with a 40 inch waist, and come out a 36 inch waist. WOW.... God Bless.... I share the fears and the victory because I know what it was like to rmemeber looking lurking for success believing there had to be a chance to live. If your pre-op and considering this KNOW this, it is the best chance of a new life that you got. I would do it all again to have just half the succes I had. God Bless all of you. You have become a family to me.... Please keep me in your prayers and good thoughts

RDSunshyne 23 years, 5 months ago

You look MAHVELOUS! Congratulations!!

Nicolette O. 23 years, 6 months ago

James- Congratulations on your tremendous weight loss! You are right about its up to us to make sure it stays off! Keep up the great work!

Kimberly M. 23 years, 6 months ago

James, "May the Lord continually bless you with heaven's blessings as well as with human joys." Psalm 128:5 TLB