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cherri2082

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Everything posted by cherri2082

  1. how amazing are you !!! The numbers you posted are inspiring.....
  2. welcome! I am kind of new - we share the same surgery date. Sure seems like the time is flying by now!!
  3. my date is 12/30. I have no doubts what so ever. A bit of nerves tho. I had 4 major surgeries in 2014 - never elective. I am cleaning house - getting everything in place!! Its like pregnant nesting!!It has been over 30 years since I had a pregnant nesting!!! Guess I will see what that is like again! I am having surgery for the VSG on 1/19/16 and am so excited. I also am having a bit of nerves but I have no doubts as to getting the surgery. My best to you for your surgery on the 30th, Cherri and yours, Taylor on the 14th of Jan. Thank you!! And the best of everything to you....I haven't nested for 34yrs. Now it is our turn...boy that seems weirdly wonderful!!
  4. i am the 30th too Justin.... hope it goes smoothly for you. My new same date friend. I have a son named Justin.. like that matters.......????
  5. my date is 12/30. I have no doubts what so ever. A bit of nerves tho. I had 4 major surgeries in 2014 - never elective. I am cleaning house - getting everything in place!! Its like pregnant nesting!!
  6. i hope that mental battle goes away soon for you!!! How long were you in the hospital?
  7. that is so wonderful!! I have surgery the 30th. I can hardly stand the wait!!
  8. The time is closing in fast#!! Christmas was great - didnt over do it. I just missed my family in NC. Now I can clean house/water plants/gather books and crocheting. Come on 12/30!!!
  9. I received a journal for Christmas to keep my trip documented. I didnt think of pictures to add!! I have been writting about my apprehentions in it along with my excitement. It will be wonferful to check next Christmas!! My date is 12/30!!!
  10. how amazing!!!! My surgery is 12/30 - CW is 255 - GW is where ever I am done. Lol PS. I love your eye make-up!!!!
  11. LovelyBrown, how did surgery go? I hope and pray you are feeling well. In any case, have a Merry Christmas. I KNOW your new year will be wonderful! what a wonderful gift to yourself. I hope you are on the mend. My date 12/30
  12. I am having hernia repair also. I had to have an ostomy for about 6 months and now I have an incisional hernia. Will you have to have an incision for repair?
  13. It is crazy how far out they are scheduled. My date is 12/30 - I have known for 6 weeks - and now it is only 6 days away!! Yippee
  14. thanks for the info and support!! Enjoy your Christmas!! I am/will be amazing at this! Just waiting for wednesday!!
  15. Great feeling right there !!!!!!!!! Well done. Truth right there ^^^^^^^^^^ That's Ms. ISG, to you! I dun goofed again. It's tough when English isn't my primary language. Many goofs. Still trying to figure out what my primary language actually is ? Is Southernese a language ? yes! yes! yes! Southernese is a language if you are from North Carolina!!!
  16. I am a southern girl thru and thru. Hope it pays well to stand -50* !!!! Lol Words to remember about a tool. I have heard some negative about taking the easy way out. I dont see how having most of my stomach removed and eating a tablespoon of food at a time is easy. My go to food right now is peanut butter on rice cakes..... bye bye!!
  17. thank you!!! I know this is the right thing to do....i have fought the fat as long as I can remember.... i am from NC here with family to have surgery. I am FREEZING!!!! Haven't seen snow in 15 yrs!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for your help!
  18. I am amazed.... your weight loss! Good info on how much you can eat.. 2 tsp? Well done!! My date is 12/30!!!
  19. i am 59 also and was worried I was too old to have surgery!! My date is the 30th - cant wait!!!
  20. i have surgery the 30th - i am so darn excited I am ready to skip Christmas!! your weight loss is amazing! Great job!!
  21. i have surgery the 30th - i am so darn excited I am ready to skip Christmas!!
  22. Yea you!! My date is the 30th - I am so geeked!!
  23. Awesome weight loss!!! I have had one knee replaced and hope WLS will keep me from having the other!!!
  24. hi there! My date is 12/30 and my Dr is in the same office as Dr Valentine. I am from NC and came here to have my surgery. How are you doing since surgery?

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