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Courtney's Journey Journal

A blog by msbrookins in General

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Courtney's Journey Journal, a weight loss surgery blog by msbrookins on BariatricPal. 3 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Man...I've been gone waay too long

Well, I was banded in August (3rd to be exact), and it's now 7 months later and I'm down 40 pounds to 225#. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to now have my life back! A couple of things have happened to me since banding...my horse died (Feb 3rd), my aunt died (march 14th), and i bought a new horse (march 15th). The band has helped me in MANY ways, the most important was to get back into the saddle and showing again...I have a horse show this weekend in Tacoma, WA! I feel great; however, ther

Week 2

Well, it's been a good minute since I've last updated my journal...what a two weeks! I have to say there's been some good and bad, I'll start from the beginning..   1. I found out that I was pregnant a week ago...I know, how is that going to work with my band??? That's the million dollar question! I just went to the Dr. this morning and I'm estimated to be about 10 weeks, won't know the exact time until my ultrasound on Monday. 2. I don't think I've done any damage, but I couldn't stomach an

My thoughts

Okay, well I'm off for surgery with Dr. Sanchez on Monday at 7:15A. I can tell that I'm really nervous..so much it's caused Aunt flow to run late this month-sigh! I believe I'm starting my journey at 265lbs, but I don't have a scale at home to confirm..I thinks now's the time to get one. A little about my background....I'm 28, no kids, not married-have a very supportive boyfriend that I live with, have two dogs (Italian Mastiff and a Pitbull), 5 horses (one I show-showjumping), and have been hea

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