CAMMYD

Thank you Favoredone, hope all is well with you !

Hi BrownDoesAll,

Sorry it has been so long since I signed on, my success is very dependant on EXERCISE!!!!!!! I know that to lose you have to burn, the diet is necessary , but the exercise is tantamount!!! For one I find it is keeping muscle tone so as the body shrinks its not as bad to look at. I have some sagging skin , but I know that when my weight loss tappers off, the resiliance of the muscles and the memory of the skin will work in my favor as it has so far due to exercise. Plus you just feel better after releasing all of those endophins!!!!!

Such great post! I thoroughly believe in you and I pray that you realize your goals youve set for yourself, be encouraged and you go girl !!!!!!

Two fingers, One Love!

CAMMYD*:-)

Unconditional Love is so beautiful!!!!!!! He has what he wants and thats your heart! I am so happy for you !!!!! You are his queen and as such you deserve to have true love!!!! Best wishes in your journey!!!!!!!

Two fingers, One Love!!!!!!

CAMMYD:-)

I had the can't fit on the rollercoaster experience summer before last and trust me it was humlitiating to have to get off in front of countless people I didnt even know , but most importantly in front of my friends I was at the park with , I wanted to vaporize or dissapear. I played it off saying I really didnt want to get on anyway and that I dont like rollercoasters that much, but deep down inside I was so embarrased I wanted to put my head on my mom's shoulder and get my cry out !!!!!! .

My co-morbidities had me taking medicaitions and experiencing all kinds of pains , so no its no joking matter to be obese. VSG is saving my life , thank God for this blessing !!!!!

Two fingers, One Love

CAMMYD*:-)

For me it will be like any other day , focus on getting my protein in first - no problem we are having turkey , then I must have some veggie , "if " there is room for anything else I may have a dab , but my stomach tells me when I am done and it doesnt take much for it to get to that point. I have no real cravings for all the cakes , pies and such anymore so I am not afraid and the thing I do crave now is the burn of a good work out , so I plan to get that in regardless of whats going on with family gatherings , I first have to get my sweat and burn !!!!!! And they understand and get it now , so I am have a testimony to share this holiday of how truly "Thankful" I am !!!!!!

Two fingers, One Love!

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wish for you a speedy and great recovery, I had no issues and left the hospital on the third day. They make sure you have no leaks from your tube, if all is good and most likely it will be, and you are able to sip your liquids you 'll be on your way to start your new journey!

They did weigh me right before surgery , so you will probably be weighed as well ! Best Wishes!

Two fingers, One Love!

CAMMYD*:-)

I am three months out , and I feel fantastic! I have lost 55 lbs and I wouldnt change anything about this decision !!! I am not breathing heavy anymore , my aches and pains have subsided, I am not sufferig from edema like I used to , my blood pressure is normal again , I no longer wear size 18 I have reversed the scales and am no longer in jeopardy of hitting 300 lbs for the first time in all of my adult life my weight starts with the number 1! So no , I dont feel an ounce of guilt, shame or remorse!!!! You are worthy as is anyone who wants to take control of their destiny and protect the temple God has given them !!!!

Two fingers, One Love!

CAMMYD*:-)

I see no shame in saying I made a decision to improve my quality of life and to opt. for longevity! Our co-morbidities were killing us so why be embarrased for make a positive step towards eliminating one of the key factors? I definitely don't think its the "easy" way out, to me its a "brave" decision. I have tried almost all of my adult life , I have always been on a diet and to no avail never saw my problems cease. So for those who want to pass judgement I reply , "I hope you never have to walk a day in my shoes, because I wish this on no one!" Even with the sleeve its not "easy" we do work at learning our new patterns and learning to work with what we have!

Two fingers, One Love !

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Wow Life as Liz , You sound upset! Personally I wish success and health to everyone who has had wls!

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moodyredbone, it all gets better and you will be so happy about this decision !!!!!! I am three months out and everyday I am so appreciative of the opportunity to take my life back and feel better physically and about myself. Hang in there and make sure you are getting your protiens and I suggest taking Biotin to keep your hair skin and nails healthy as you loose weight rapidly. Keep in touch!

Two fingers, One Love!

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Paul I am so proud of you my fellow sleever!!!!!!!! I am happy for you as well , it feels good knowing we are losing our co-morbidities and moving towards an improved and healthy life doesnt it? I hope to have as positive a report as yours at nine months , thanks for sharing !

Two fingers, One Love !

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Congrats on your progress , hope your visit with you doctor is awesome !!!!!!!!

Two fingers, One Love!

CAMMYD:-)

I took pics (posted on my page) the night before my surgery 6/26/11 and on each anniversary date of my surgery every month. On the pics you can definitely see the changes I am going through. I also took my measurements along the way too and even if I hadnt my clothes tell the story! All of my fall and winter clothes from last year are too big, I can no longer wear 16/18's I have moved into 12/14's my goal is to be in 9/ 10's by January. So keep track of your weight and measurements month to month so you have some idea of your progress , best wishes !!!!

Two fingers, One Love !

CAMMYD*:-)

Hope you meet your goal !!!!!! I have a hard time with the water eccch ! I have added the Crystal Lite and Lemon juice , it still is hard , but I am trying !

Thanks NikiJ , I like that ! "Slow and steady wins the race!" Ha, I am going to say this to myself the next time I come down on my self for losing 1 lb instead of 2 0r 3 !!!!!!

Hope things are well for you too and your doctor lets you get into your workout regimen. I love , love, love Jazzersice , I am there 4 sometimes 5 days a week, its so addictive!!!!!!!!

Take care!

Two fingers, One Love !

CAMMYD*

Sweet Toni, I think we all have some degree of fear and angst of the unknown, anytime you are having a surgery and being sedated you have to have faith in your surgeon and the medical staff attending , I know I prayed about it and put in the Lords hands and kept it moving. Everything turned out execellent !!!!!!! I am so happy I made the decision , I am 3 mon. post op and I feel absolutely great !!!!!!!! I was a 16/18 and I am now 12/14 ,even though I dont see it my clothes tell the story and my breathing is not rough and loud anymore. Hope this helps , keep the faith it will all turn out fine!!!!

Two fingers, One Love !

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Sweetybabs! So happy for you and your decision to take your life back and live it to the fullest! You deserve to have wonderful "shared" moments with your family and not be a spectator in their lives. Best wishes to you in the journey!!!!!!!!

Two Fingers, One Love!

Cammyd!

SO PROUD OF YOU !!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND THANKS FOR SHARING !!!!!!!

Thats also my love hate relationship with food too!!!!!

Two fingers, One Love !

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Thanks for sharing !

N2B8R you have so much positive energy , I feel energized reading your post!!!!! So happy for you and looking forward to your updates ad you progress!!!!!!

Two fingers, One Love !!!!

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NikiJ great to hear your good news!!!!! Keep up the work Ms Lady!!!!

Two fingers, One Love!

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Paul WAY TO GO!!!! I am so happy for you! I pray you reach your goals and improve your life 100%, thanks for sharing your successes!!!!

Two fingers, One Love!

CAMMYD

PhatGurl80, congrats on your journey, trust me it gets better. You have assisted yourself in the physical portion , now its the mental part you have to figure out. Be assured that food isnt going to cease to exist anytime soon, and it now becomes a source of fuel for you and not a prize/reward. Tomorrow I will be officially 3 mons out from my surgery and I can honestly say my relationship with food has changed! I never thought so much about protein and a balance in my diet as I do now, before having a meal I am figuring the nutritional value and how it will help keep me balanced for energy and appearance. Trust me you will get to the point where food is not one of your constant thoughts. Great you are already thinking about exercise , I do Jazzercise no less than 3 or 4 times a week and I walk at least 40 mins a day on my lunch hr at the mall, I want to keep tone while this weight sheds.

Best wishes for your goal being realized!

Two fingers, One Love!

CAMMYD!!!!!

Congratulations Paul!!! I am happy to hear of others successes, I gave away my first two boxes of clothes last week , I will be three mos. post op on the 27th of this month I have lost 44lbs and I have never lost that much on any diet I've every attempted.

Thanks for sharing your story of accomplishment ! Keep up the outstanding work !