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A WOW moment for me!!!  Okay, so one of my gym mates brought me 3 bags of clothes all size 14's.  It is official, I am a size 14!!!!!  I updated a photo of me rockin' one of the outfits.  THE END

Starting weight:  261
Goal weight:  140
Current weight:  201
Size:  bottoms-16 really loose, tops-large
Well, where should I start, I guess at the beginning…..LOL, LOL.  It’s Friday evening and I am sitting in front of my pc updating.  O Father, I have gotten old!  Anyway, I started running at the end of September, which was a definite WOW moment.  Who would have thunk it!!!!  I can do about ½ a mile before stopping.  I really want to run the Peachtree Road Race next year, I think it’s about 5 miles, so I am getting started now.  Another WOW moment was visiting my in-laws last week.  We were getting ready for my mother-in-law 92^nd birthday celebration and of course I was over dressed.  I wanted to go back to our hotel room and change, but didn’t have time for that.  Well, my sister-in-law asked what size I wear now.  I told her I can wear a 16.  Well, I ended up sporting one of her pants suits……………WOW!!!!  The pants were actually a little big in the legs.  I felt great!  For the first time EVER I was smaller than all but two of my sister-in-law’s.  Even my mother-in-law mentioned that I really looked good and was a nice size.  I couldn’t believe that.  She has always said something about how big I was so to hear her say that I was a nice size was GREAT!!!  I don’t think people who have never struggled with weight issues understand the magnitude of the weight loss.  It totally frees you.  I feel like I can do ANYTHING now and not ashamed to do it.  I would have never run in the gym before, but now, just call me Forest!!  Next week we are going to meet my parents and other family members in Jackson, TN.   My little brother attends college up there.  I can’t wait for them to see me.  They haven’t seen me since June.  Heck I have lost 40 pounds since then.  Unfortunately, I did not take pictures when we went to Louisiana last week, but I will definitely be snapping up photos next weekend.  I will make sure to post them. The kids are doing well, the DH is doing well.  He mentioned that my breasts are getting smaller and that after I am finish losing, I need to get implants………..LOL, LOL, LOL!!!!  Heck, my mother is a B cup, so it’s hereditary………LOL, LOL, LOL!!!    I don’t want implants, but I do want a tummy tuck.  I have a pannus, I am praying that the running and ab workouts help, but if not that is about the only ps I want.  My arms are toning pretty well, so I’m not worried so much about them.  My back fat is also shrinking.  To all of the pre-ops that may be reading this, be patient, your time is coming.  Don’t let anything or anyone stand in the way of your journey.  I am totally enjoying the ride.  Until next time, be safe, love yourself, and keep smiling.  Most of all KEEP LOSING!  

Starting weight:  261
Current weight:  211
Current size:  16 bottoms, large tops

I have surpassed my three month check.  I went to see Dr. Smith on yesterday.  I have lost 50 pounds.  My check was great.  I must admit that I did feel ashamed when I made the comment to him that I didn’t think I lost enough yet.  He told me what I already know, I can’t compare my weight loss to that of others.  I start out at 261, which is not as heavy as a lot of people in my support group.  I got home last night and felt like an idiot!  Here I am complaining about losing 50 pounds in 3 months, when in the past it would take me almost a year to lose that much.  So, I had to reality check myself!  Unfortunately I didn’t make my 60 pound goal, but there’s always next month.  I am currently wearing a size 16 pants and large top.  My breast have gotten smaller, didn’t have much to start with anyway.  So I guess I am an official member of the itty bitty titty committee!!!   I continue to work out 4 to 5 days a week.  My skin has cleared.  I think the weight loss and a little help from Olay helped with that.  Home and work continue to be busy, but I am enjoying it.  The kids are really enjoying their school and they have adjusted to our rules of the house well.  I guess that is all I have to report on for now.  I will check in with you guys next month.  Enjoy the holiday and be safe.  Until next time, be safe, love yourself, and keep smiling.  Most of all KEEP LOSING! 

Hello all.  As promised, it’s my one month check in.  This has been a really good month.  I got a chance to go home ( Memphis, TN ) to visit my family and friends.  I had an absolute ball!!!  Its hard being away from my family and friends, but moving back to Memphis is definitely not in my tarot at this time.  I had my six week post op visit with Dr. Smith.  I am officially down 27 pounds!!!!!  Is that not crazy?!!!  I can’t believe it.  I feel great, like I never had surgery.  I have only dumped once and it was the WORST feeling ever.  I don’t ever have to feel that again!!  I am amazed by my food portion size.  Its funny how so little fills you so much.  I have been back to work and my morning workouts for a week now.  It was nice to get back into my morning routine.  I really missed my gym family.  I have the best workout buddies……….so to Dennard (THE BEST DAMN TRAINER), Bell , Wayne, Dante’ (whenever we see him…..LOL!) and Margaret you guys are the best!  Accountability keeps me on track.   What makes my workouts even better is that fact that I actually see the scales moving (down and not up) and my physical appearance changing.  Before, I was working out and did not see any progress!  I have already gone through my work attire.  I am down to only 4 pair of slacks and a few blouses, but I am not complaining!  I have already informed my coworkers that they are going to get tired of seeing the same 4 pair of slacks for a while.  I am trying to hold off shopping until August.  O, I got my invoice from the hospital for the surgery and two nights, $31,785.00.  Can you say “thank God for medical insurance?”  We paid $2,300 ($1,500 to doctor, $500 PA and $300 psychological test).   To all of you who are awaiting surgery, be patient and don’t get discouraged, your day is coming (thanks Patrice for reminding me of that) and you will be as happy as all of the post ops are.  This has definitely been the 2^nd best thing that I have ever done for NICOLE!!    That’s all for now, chat at you guys next month.  Until next time, be safe, love yourself, and keep smiling.  Most of all KEEP WORKING YOUR TOOL! 

I’m BACK!!!, made it home last Thursday night.  My hospital experience was typical, so I won’t bore you all with details.  I will say this, once my folipack came out on Wednesday morning, I was ready to come home.  That was the most uncomfortable part of my entire hospital stay.  The liquid phase is not too bad.  Honestly, it’s all a mind thing.  The only thing I really miss eating at this point is my white cheddar popcorn…….lol, lol, lol.   Today was my first week post op visit…….can you say 14lbs gone.  I was excited!!  Good thing is, I don’t have to worry about that coming back.  I have been doing my walking, can’t wait to do my weight training next week.  I miss that.  I think that’s it for now.  I will continue to update my progress once a month.  I probably won’t post a picture until my 3-month post op visit.  That is all for now.  Until next time, be safe, love yourself, and keep smiling.  Most of all KEEP LOSING! 

Nikkelle, Patrice and Roxie, I am doing this one for you guys.  I know I should have updated a long time ago, but didn’t, no excuses. 

Well, I did it again.  I missed an entire month.  I apologize, but April was the month from hell.  I got a surgery date, but it was changed because some of the blood work that I needed was not complete……totally not my fault.  I just want to tell everyone out there, please, please, please keep up with paperwork, names, dates.  Keep copies of EVERYTHING!!!  I don’t want to sound negative, but after being screwed several times, you get tired.  Okay enough of that.

It’s the night before surgery.  I am ready, I am not nervous, just ready to get it over with.  I had my PIC line inserted today.  It’s not painful, just very uncomfortable.  If this is the worst of it, then I should waltz right out of recovery!!!  I am posting my pre-op measurements, please don’t laugh………LOL, LOL, LOL.  Honestly, I don’t give a crap if you do, it’s me. 

Neck:   15”

Breast:  45”

Left arm:  18”

Waist:   49”

Hips:    49”

Left Thigh: 25.5”

Right Thigh: 25.5”

Left Calf:  19”

Right Calf:  19”

Okay, so I’m not a BRICK HOUSE yet, but I will be soon……….LOL, LOL, LOL!!!!

I am signing off now.  The next time you hear from me, I will be a LOSER!!!!  Until next time, be safe, love yourself, and keep smiling.  Most of all KEEP LOSING! 

It’s official!!!  I am 35!  I had a great b-day and the week after was just as great.  My BFF and my best cousin ever came to visit for my birthday weekend.  We had a great time.  The following week, my sister and nephew came.  So, needless to say I was elated and it made me that much more homesick.  You would think after 9 years of living in GA away from my family I would be over it, but I’m not.  Anyhow, let’s move on. 
Sue had her surgery and she is back at work already.  I am happy there were not complications and she is doing well.  Me on the hand, I am almost a little ticked off, but I won’t complain.  I am patiently waiting on a surgery date.  All I have to say………you will be amazed at how some doctors offices give you the run around.  What the hell do you pay a program fee for, if you are the one doing all of the leg work! 
School and home are fine.  This is the last month for school and then we are out for a month.  I am going to do 1 class for summer session.  Home and work are fine.  I guess that’s it for now.  I will let you guys know when I get a surgery date.  Until next time, be safe, love yourself, and keep smiling.  Most of all KEEP LOSING!