http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/darrelsplace's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,194627/Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:10:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,194627/This past weekend, we just returned from visiting family and friends in MO. We all had a great time. It was wonderful visiting and showing off the incredible shrinking me! All of my friends at my old job were so shocked at how small I am now (really, a size ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,189674/Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:07:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,189674/That's all I can say- WOW! when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw that I lost 8.5 pounds this past week. Amazing. I have to thank God again for this incredible journey he sent me on. When I posted my new weight, it seems like a tote ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,187788/Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:45:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,187788/I can't believe its been a month since I last posted. I've been busy getting the kids back to school and working. The weight loss is still going, which I am happy about. I do get tired of people asking how much I've lost, how I feel, my energy level, ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,177458/Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:24:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,177458/On Tuesday I met with my trainer. Her name is Cathy and she is definitely in shape!!! She showed me a routine to start with and explained the cardio (at least 30 minutes 4-5 days/week) is the most important thing. I think she was a little surprised that I am ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,175442/Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:39:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,175442/Well, I'm 4 weeks into this journey. Hard to believe! I still feel so fortunate to be blessed with the opportunity to be a normal size! What a gift! I am eating some foods now, trying something different everyday and so far, no problems. I am going tomorrow to get my ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,171637/Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:24:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,171637/Well, I made it through the surgery ok and am recovered for the most part. Everything went well in Costa Rica. Everyone was great! I would recommend this to anyone. I have been on liquids for the past 2 weeks and just started to eat the pureed diet today. I don't ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,165913/Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:51:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,165913/It's hard to believe I am 1 week away from surgery! My date is moved back a day to June 18th, which is okay, now we can see some of Costa Rica on the 17th before my surgery. Maybe I can even enjoy some of the authentic cuisine.   I ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,160012/Sat, 17 May 2008 03:28:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,160012/Since I only have 31 days until surgery (who's counting?) I have decided on a list of weight loss goals for my journey.  288- highest pregnancy weight 275- average weight until late 2006 248- weight at delivery of my first daughter 220- pre-pregnancy weight 200- weight at marriage 170- goal 165- smallest weight as a teen/young adult I ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,143331/Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:43:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/darrelsplace/uzone,blog/blog_id,98160/action,comments/blog_post_id,143331/After searching for the last 8 years for an insurance company to cover my gastric bypass, I have finally decided to have WLS in Costa Rica and pay out-of-pocket. I am in the healthcare field, so of course some of my co-workers think I am crazy! I feel good about ...