TO ALL THAT READ THIS, ANd have posted your encouragement. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. I am doing terrific. I have lost a total of 30 pounds exactly as of today. This is a struggle sometimes. I will not lie. I have to struggle to actually eat as much as they say I am supposed to. I am getting the water in and am no longer having any issues with my bowels. I am however emotional on days. I seem to get a little teary when I think of my old life( the one before my rebirth of surgery) not only that but when I see all of your encouraging posts.
I am very surprised that already I am seeing a difference in the pain level. I have had 2 back surgeries and have spinal fusions in 4 vertebres, also have my ankle which was put back together 3 years ago with plates pins and screws, and so far I am almost pain free, and this is only with 30 pounds off, i cant imagine once I loose even more.
You all are my encouragement and my support. I read the posts and the journals of all of you and I just get even more encouraged.
I have began to work out, I am going the the gym 4 times per week, I am walking the treadmill 2 miles, riding the bike for 3 miles and then using hand weights to work the arms to get them toned.
All in all Life is terrific. SO go out take charge and make yourself healthy.
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 Today is the first day of the rest of my life and only I can make the difference
Date of surgery: 12/19/08
Highest weight: 297.2 ( pre diet for surgery)
Weight at Surgery: 287 lbs
Realistic Goal Weight: 170
Dream Goal weight: 150 lbs
Current Weight: 170lbs
 scale whore #56
ONE DERLAND finally--05/12/09
100 POUNDS GONE FOREVER[/SIZE]
GOAL ATTAINED :D 08-15-09
No longer morbidly obese
No longer Obese
No longer Hypertensive
No longer have high cholesterol
No longer Diabetic
Still overweight but working on it
Now happy health and living life to the fullest
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