Hi guys-I'm back Praise God!!!!

This small town girl gets lost in Chicago-literally!! I had my check up and am down 75.1lbs in these first 12 weeks. 25% of my excess weight is gone and I have gone from 75 to 61BMI. I praise God for this because He led me to have this surgery. He kept me w I had complications and he is allowing me to lose my weight ahead of schedule according to my doc. I can't wait until I can physically go do street ministry with others in my church and I will be able to walk and share the love of Jesus with people who may not hear it otherwise. None of this is really about me anyway-it has to be about Him first because God doesn't take second place. I missed you all!!!hugs-Amy

Amy, Praise the Lord for what He is doing in you. Not only the weight loss, but the burden for the lost. That is awesome. Keep up the good work. Give Him the praise. Hugs, Trish

WoooooHoooooo Amy!!! Congrats on the weight loss so far!! God has much in store for you to do!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God! God Bless! Lucy

Amy, I am praising God with you. What kind of complications did you have hon? I know what you mean about being able or for me willing as well to get more involved in church and out reach. Over the last year and a half I have become so withdrawn and have ended up not going to church or being of any serivice to anyone. I have been in excruciating pain and so afraid of people. I am 6 days out from surgery and I can't wait till my first weigh in. Anyway I am celebrating with you sweety and I am sure God will have you fit enough far fraster than you ever dreamed. Trish

I developed a abcess. They said that blood was left over from surgery and I had a small leak. However, it all stayed in a little pouch where it did not hurt me until I was in Chicago where the docs could drain it out(it was the size of a football). It could have been much worse but God kept me like He always does. I was very withdrawn esp from people I had known when I was younger. I was embarassed that I let it get so bad. We are all of service though in some way-even if it is just praying for those who are lost to come to Jesus, but I want to be more active too. Get lots of rest-you are still healing...hugs-Amy