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Topic: RE: Mon Ethel wants to know
Hey Pretty Thing! You eat good stuff Girlfriend! Yum...turkey bacon..I need to treat myself too. Maybe this weekend for family breakfast. I so to my surgeon today for 11th month (which is being called year check up) but was hoping that it would be closer the yr so I could have better weight registered but hey this weight is great compared to 11 months ago! 142lbs gone forever (I hope)...yes gone forever!!!
You look amazing in your pic. How is hubby liking the changed you?
You have a fun day today even while work, hey especially while working. Everything we do should be done with excellence and if we do then our work will be a blessing too. My take on how to live....not preaching....(smile).
You are precious and very missed when I don't hear from from my April.
Love ya in Him,
Joan M
Topic: RE: April is almost here!!!
What a great idea, Sarah!
1. Who did you first tell that you were considering WLS?
I told my husband and my sons from the beginning, then I told my mother and my boss. I took my time telling others, it was on a need to know basis.
2. How long did it take to get approval?
I went to one doctor and had an insurance snafu, so I redid the process with another surgeon. I don't know how long it took for them to get approval, but I started with the one doctor in Oct. and had my surgery in April.
3. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
I made it!!! I'm alive!!!
4. Were you scared to eat/drink after surgery?
I was nervous about following the rules, but I did get a handle on things eventually.
5. What is the coolest, most bestest thing about having lived thru this past year?
The things I have accomplished and how all my co-mordities are gone now. And I love wearing the clothes I can now wear.
6. What does the next year bring?
So many things. I'm thinking of going back to school, of course, I have my walkathons to complete, and hopefully the plastic surgery this coming year.
Have a wonderful day!
Sue
Topic: RE: April is almost here!!!
Ok, I'll go first.
1. My sister - she had it two years before I did and I was envious of her new life. Was feeling left behind and didn't like it.
2. After approval from my weight loss center it took about 2 weeks to hear back from the insurance company. Two very long weeks. Then, surgery could have been 2 days after that but I waited for a week.
3. What did I just do? Ouch! 
4. Not really. My mouth was sooo dry I don't know if I even thought about it - just tried to get my mouth wet. I remember sitting up in the chair for breakfast the next morning, I think I was just happy to be out of bed.
5. Knowing that I am on a much healthier path now. All the little things - the collar bones, the bracelet that keeps on sliding down my arm, the ease with which I can move now, the wow moments. Every day I thank God that this happened, never a day that I wish I could go back.
6. Who knows? I am so ready and willing to try things. Honestly I hope there is a relationship in the future, moving towards marriage and a family. Whatever God plans, I'm ready!
Ok - you're next 
sarah
4. Not really. My mouth was sooo dry I don't know if I even thought about it - just tried to get my mouth wet. I remember sitting up in the chair for breakfast the next morning, I think I was just happy to be out of bed.
5. Knowing that I am on a much healthier path now. All the little things - the collar bones, the bracelet that keeps on sliding down my arm, the ease with which I can move now, the wow moments. Every day I thank God that this happened, never a day that I wish I could go back.
6. Who knows? I am so ready and willing to try things. Honestly I hope there is a relationship in the future, moving towards marriage and a family. Whatever God plans, I'm ready!
Ok - you're next
sarah Topic: April is almost here!!!
Our anniversary month is almost here! Time to reflect on the past year. Some questions to get your minds a ticking.
1. Who did you first tell that you were considering WLS?
2. How long did it take to get approval?
3. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
4. Were you scared to eat/drink after surgery?
5. What is the coolest, most bestest thing about having lived thru this past year?
6. What does the next year bring?
Can't wait to hear your answers!
Peace,
sarah
Topic: RE: Any new WoW moments going on?
Jeanne, I know what you mean about those darn 3-4 pounds. I must gain them when you lose them and vice versa. They must go away for good soon---I am kicking up my exercise (haven't you heard that before!). I know I need more exercise to get going again. I have about 40 to 45 pounds to go to my goal and I guess it is true that those are the hardest to get off. Julia
Topic: RE: Any new WoW moments going on?
That is a wonderful wow moment April. Congrads on the onederland. I hope I am there to stay, I keep bouncing up and down.
I am for you 
Kathleen
Kathleen 
Topic: RE: Any new WoW moments going on?
Congrats Sue 
I can see veins too.. and I'm truly amazed lol especially in my hands.
My latest wow moment... this past saturday, there was a local support group meeting in the surgeon's office. I thought I might as well see what the scale says so I can be prepared for my upcoming year surgiversary check up on Thursday. So... I stepped on the scale.. and it said 196.7!!!! I screamed and squeeled and jumped and clapped and just about cried... I finally made it to ONDERLAND!! From 366 to 196... big WOW!
I'm elated and still am lol
April
I can see veins too.. and I'm truly amazed lol especially in my hands.
My latest wow moment... this past saturday, there was a local support group meeting in the surgeon's office. I thought I might as well see what the scale says so I can be prepared for my upcoming year surgiversary check up on Thursday. So... I stepped on the scale.. and it said 196.7!!!! I screamed and squeeled and jumped and clapped and just about cried... I finally made it to ONDERLAND!! From 366 to 196... big WOW!
I'm elated and still am lol
April Topic: RE: Mon Ethel wants to know
Hi Ms. Joan!! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods... from the looks of those awesome pics... they are going pretty good for ya!
I've been super busy these past few weeks... but its been a good busy
B - AchievOne 120 0 5 20
L - Boca Burger 90 3 4 14
with 2% Borden Cheese Single 50 3 1 4
1/3 c. Green Giant Simply Steam - Broccoli & Carrots 24 1 2 1
D - 1/2 c. Egg Beaters 60 0 0 12
4 Slices Turkey Bacon - Butterball - 140 10 0 8
with 2% Borden Cheese Single 50 3 1 4
Totals 534 20 13 63
Had a couple bites of cake thrown in there 
Hopefully, I can be good for the rest of the night! My one year appointment is Thursday (a few weeks earlier than my actual 1 yr. surgiversary)
Have a great night and a happy tomorrow
I've been super busy these past few weeks... but its been a good busy
B - AchievOne 120 0 5 20
L - Boca Burger 90 3 4 14
with 2% Borden Cheese Single 50 3 1 4
1/3 c. Green Giant Simply Steam - Broccoli & Carrots 24 1 2 1
D - 1/2 c. Egg Beaters 60 0 0 12
4 Slices Turkey Bacon - Butterball - 140 10 0 8
with 2% Borden Cheese Single 50 3 1 4
Totals 534 20 13 63
Had a couple bites of cake thrown in there
Hopefully, I can be good for the rest of the night! My one year appointment is Thursday (a few weeks earlier than my actual 1 yr. surgiversary)
Have a great night and a happy tomorrow 
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