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Okie Sunshine's Journal

A blog by Okie Sunshine in General

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Okie Sunshine's Journal, a weight loss surgery blog by Okie Sunshine on BariatricPal. 4 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Trying to get back on the horse...

Well, It's been many months since I have posted anything on this blog. I had an appointment on February 8th, 2008 to meet with the surgeon but I had to cancel the appointment. On Feb, 6 '08, my fiance, my very best friend, love of my life and soulmate passed away very unexpectedly. On top of having just lost my job and moving, I was faced with the most devastating loss that I can ever imagine having to face. For he was truly my better half and I felt as if I buried part of myself the day of

Update...

Well, I go for my seminar at WeightWise on Saturday and am so excited. I'm worried that I may have to postpone havin my surgery . I got laid off last Thursday from my job where I have worked for over 10 yrs. It was completely unexpected and now don't know if it's financially responsible to use the $$ in my savings for surgery or if I should save every penny until I have a new job?? One part of me says, do it, I may never have a better time. The other side of me says, it's financially irresp

My weight loss goals....

So, I guess it comes down to this. What do I hope to achieve by having this surgery???   I would like to weigh 160 lbs but would be happy to be at 185 (can't believe I put that in writing. Be healthy Be off my BP pills No more back problems or pain Be able to buy clothes that aren't in the "WOMAN" section By regular size underwear :tt1: Sexy underwear Be at a healthy weight so that I can get "the girls" downsized :huh2: Buy sexy bras and matching panties Walk w/o my legs

My journey to the new me...

Well, after 10 or so months of thinking about surgery, I have decided that I am going to do it. I have spent many many hrs researching to learn as much as I could before I made a decision. I've spent 20 hrs or so on this site, reading about other peoples journeys and decided it's time that I join them. I am lucky, my family is extremely supportive and so is my man. I have no intentions of telling anyone else for the time being. I don't feel like it's anyone elses business.   I have tried

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