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Read more about Changes

Changes

I decided to change my web name from FOR ME AND MY FAMILY to MAKINGPROGRESS.   For me making progress and having myself and my family see and support the changes just reinforces all of the progress I have made so far on my journey to my goal.   I am a mother of 5 kids and can't wait till the day that I can jump on a trampoline without the worry I would break through. I can't wait for the day that I can tie my shoes with little effort without unbuttoning my pants to make myself more comforta

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• MAKINGPROGRESS
• December 23, 200916 yr

Read more about Motivated - Getting to pre-surgery goal weight - 1 week down

Motivated - Getting to pre-surgery goal weight - 1 week down

Well, I met with my doctor on the 12/14 and he wants me to loose 14.9 pounds. He wants me to weigh 230 pounds and I am excited about that.   I have been working really hard on getting to this goal. I weighed this morning and YIPPEE :001_tongue: I have lost 2.8 pounds since my appointment last Monday. And a total of 6.1 pounds since my orientation 11/24.   This website with all of your stories, inspirations, struggles and motivations has kept me on track. Will post again in a week.  

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• MAKINGPROGRESS
• December 22, 200916 yr

Read more about Going Vertical

Going Vertical

I had my initial consult with my surgeon consultation today. Good news is I'm going to go vertical..sleeve that is. :001_tongue:   I lost 3.2 pounds since my orientation class (11/14/09 - weight 248.1), so even the smallest of changes mattered. My goal is set for me to loose 14.9 pounds from my current weight 244.9, then I can set up my next set of appointments at a 230 weight.   How I got to this point. I started my research about WLS in June 2009 along with joining the gym after two mont

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• MAKINGPROGRESS
• December 14, 200916 yr