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On Dec 2nd I celebrated my 1 year post surgery anniversary.  What a fast journey this has been.  I am down over 150 pounds from my highest weight and 146 since surgery.  I couldn't be happier for my decision and the changes to my health and life so much for the better.  I celebrate this year with my friends, my family, and my doctor and his staff as I embark on another phase of my life happier than I could have ever imagined!  I have had no major complications and continue to lose every month and I am happy with that.  My goals are realistic and my habits are good ones now.  For those looking to have gastric bypass, I say go for it as long as you are willing to put in a lifelong effort and you will achieve great success!

Tomorrow will be eight months.  I am down 130 pounds and I am still amazed everyday.  I am healthy, happy and doing wonderful.  The weight loss is slowing slightly but I knew it would per what the doctor told me.  It made me so proud when he said he hadn't had such a great success in such a short time with a patient in a long while.  I am the model patient. LOL.  Looks like skin removal surgery will happen in about another 40 pounds or so.  I cant wait.   I am dating again.... I have been called beautiful and I am elated.  This was the best thing I have ever done for myself.  

As of today, I lost a total of 115 pounds in 6 1/2 months.  I went to the doctor recently and he praised me by saying he had not seen as great of success from someone in such a short time in a long time.  That made me feel great.  This week I got told by a very handsome man that I was beautiful and sexy.  I have never been told I am beautiful and sexy, always "cute".  I am on cloud nine.  The divorce is in the works and I feel good about it.  He never appreciated me and I settled - lesson learned.  Me and my children are doing fantastic and I am getting out there again into the dating world.  I am not even afraid to have a picture taken of my full body.  That is some progress.  Being 412 pounds is a distant memory. 

Wow!  It feels so great to be medication free and to have lost 97 pounds in 4 1/2 months.  I still cannot believe it!  This was the best thing I ever did for myself.  I also lost 230 pounds of cheating husband in the process and I cannot say that I am too sad about that.  I am getting my identity back and am going to be the best me I can be!

I went back to work Monday after my six weeks of R and R.  It did not take me much time to find my groove and I have felt so much better than before my surgery.  Everyone at work has been so supportive.  I am down 49 pounds today! My first 50, here I come!  Not bad for six and a half weeks.  I am so proud of myself.  Home life is still crazy but I put my foot down and have taken my power back from everyone and I feel better about how things are going.  Only time will tell.

Since my last post, I am a year older (my birthday was the 30th) and it is a new year.  I have a cold but otherwise am feeling good.  I have hit a lull with me weight loss momentum but since I am sick I have had no energy to exercise so I will have to wait a few days.  I wish everyone a wonderful New Year and hope this one is a great one for me.  I am well on my way to a new and improved me. 

Woohoo! I am down 32 pounds today.  I hope I keep this pace up a little longer but I am realistic too.  I am already having to get rid of clothes and shoes and am down two pants sizes.  And best of all, I have ankles again!

I am doing well and feeling fine. Today I got to go outside the first time since I got home since we have been Iced in here in North TX, which is crazy.  We rarely get this much freezing weather.  This weekend it will be back up to 60 so I am going to take my first outside walk.  I have asked for an elliptical for Christmas and also got an indoor grill so that it will be easier for me to cook fish and stuff.  I am having some struggles mentally and fighting insomnia but I will overcome.  I will feel better this weekend when we put up the Christmas tree and get into the season.  My four year old thought we were not having Christmas since it we are running behind so I plan to make it grand for her. 

My husband's company is having a Christmas party... at a restaurant.  He says he did not invite me because of the food.  By then I can eat something so I did not quite get it.  I know his heart is in the right place but it makes me feel like one more time, I am fat so I am not being included.  I don't know.  Maybe it is just me being silly.  He did say he was taking the day off to go to my follow up doctor appointment with me so I know he does care and he has also taken great care of me since surgery.... I need therapy. 

It has been a whirlwind week.  Surgery went well Monday and I got to come home Tuesday night.  I think the worst part was waiting to have liquids after surgery until the next day when they did a GI.  I was so thirsty.  When I was being discharged, one incision started leaking.  The nurse bandaged me up and that was that.  I have been nursing that leak since.  It is clear so that is good that there is no infection. The best thing about being home was taking a shower.  I was more sore in my neck and shoulders than in my stomach.  I think they beat me up pretty good.  

I am now doing regular liquids, cream soups and yogurt.  I love the Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt.  It is 80 Cals and 12 proteins(twice as much as regular yogurt).  It is hard when the family cooks because it smeils so good but I am doing great.  I am down 15 pounds today. 

For the struggles, I wouldn't change my decision to do this so I guess my mind is getting in the right place.  Life is good.

It is finally here.  I am scheduled for surgery Monday, Dec. 2 and I cant wait.  What a good time for it, after Thanksgiving.  I am giving thanks that I get to have this done and that I am starting a new life. I am getting an elliptical for Christmas, I have all my proteins and stuff ready and my mind is right.  I am grateful for the support from my family and friends.