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I didn't get to post last week.  I lost 1.2 lbs. last week getting me down to 253.6.  Well this week I gained .08oz. and weigh 254.4.  I'm not sure why I gained, but I hope next week I loose.  I'm not doing anything different, so we'll see.
I think I will start posting once a month.  I don't have much to report so I think once a month will suffice.  
I can eat anything, nothing makes me sick so far.  I stay away from sugar as much as possible.  I try to keep the sugar grams to 2 g's.  
I'm doing real well and feel good.  The vitamin B-12 is doing it's magic so far and I'm not so tired in the evenings.  
We'll Ta Ta for now .
Annetta

We'll it's hard to believe that 5 months ago today I was in surgery.  So much has changed in the past 5 months.  Most of all my weight, as of this morning I lost 4.2 lbs. for a grand total of 96.5 lbs. (75 lbs. since surgery).  
I feel so much better, can do things I couldn't do before.  
A couple of weeks ago I went into a local business and the owner didn't know who I was and asked me my name.  I've known him for years.  Funny how I can't see that much difference myself.  I know I'm thinner, but to look in the mirror, I just can't seem to see it.
My husband is seriously thinking of having a revision.  I told him when I told him I wanted to have this done, that maybe after he seen how well I got along he'd want to have it redone.  Now he's thinking about it.  I just want to be there for him whatever decision he makes.
So many people tell me that I'm looking good, loosing so much.  I really appreciate them and their comments.  
Last Friday I got kinda sick and passed out, and haven't felt really good the past few days.  When I eat sometimes, I get nausated, but I don't throw up.  If this continues I'll have to call Dr. Grandia's office.
All for now, take care and God bless.
Annetta

We'll today the scales were in my favor this morning.  Yea Yea  I lost 3.4 lbs. this past week for a grand total of 92.3 total (70.8 since surgery).  Thank You God !!!!!! I have been so worried the last few weeks because I had lost so little and then this loss this week. It sure makes me feel so much better.
I upped my protein and fluid intake these past 2 weeks.  I'm sure that was a big help.  It's so hard getting everything in you are suppose to.                           I am feeling so good,  I'm now taking the B-12 and I can tell some of difference.  I'm not quite as tired in the evenings as I was.  I'm just hoping to get more energy. Ha Ha
The problem with my bowels has been doing much better.  On Sunday I had an episode, but it soon passed (pardon the pun) and I'm good to go. Ha Ha
I'm taking 2 stool softener's and 3 fiber pills a day..
My surgeon's goal for me is 171 lbs., I honestly don't see me getting to that weight.  My goal for myself is around 190 lbs. , if I'd get there I still need to lose 67.6 lb.s .  But as a friend told me, 5 months ago would I have every thought I'd be 258.6 by the 4th of September.  That's a Big NO!!!!!
So maybe I will get down to 171 lbs. 

We'll I think I've hit my first plateau, I have only lost .2oz of a lb.   Last week I only lost 1/2 a lb.  I haven't been doing anything different than I've been doing all along.  I just have got to remember this too shall pass.  I just hope soon. Ha Ha 
Things are going well with me.  The only trouble I'm having besides not losing much these past couple weeks is conspitation.  Last Friday I had terrible trouble with my bowls.  I'm now taking 3 fiber pills a day and 2 stool softner's a day.  Things seem like they are pretty normal.  Just hope it continues.  
I'm at 262 lbs. and I was hoping on getting down to 250 or below within the next couple of weeks.  Just have to wait and see.
I'm trying to increase my protein and fluid intake.  
I'll just keep praying about it and it will turn out ok.
Thank you Jesus I'm feeling really good.  
TATA for now.

August 14, 2007.I lost 2.2 lbs. as of this morning.  I am down to 262.8 lbs.  I went to Dr. Grandia today and on their scales I weigh 262.5 (making allowance for clothes).  They said I have lost 48 % of my weight to lose.  I don't have to go back until October.  
August 21, 2007.  I weighted myself this morning and I only lost a 1/2 lbs.  I and now down to 262.2.  I am disappointed that it is not more.  I need to kick in the exercise.  I have been walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes and doing 1 1/2 miles.  I need to do it more times a week.
I get so scared that I won't loose any more weight.  I know it shouldn't bother me and I shouldn't even think about it but I do. 

This morning I got weighed and I have lost 4 lbs. as of last week.  I'm now weighting in at 265 lbs. Yipeeeeee.   I have lost 86 lbs. so far.   Yea Yea Yea  I can't remember the last time I've weighted 265.   I feel good.  I'm having somewhat of a hard time in finding things I can eat.  I guess I mean things that  I'm suppose to eat.  I don't have trouble with any foods so far.  
On Sunday I started Biotin for my hair loss.  It's not too bad, when I run my fingers through my hair I get several loose hairs.  I think it's getting a little thin on top.  My hair is to thick it's hard to tell.  So I thought I'd take the Biotin to help with that.  
I am getting so many great comments from people all the time.  Everyone says how good I'm looking and doing.  It sure helps having people notice the change and it makes me feel good.  It sure helps in this process.  
I just hope and pray that the good Lord sticks by me and keeps helping me through all of this.  Through Him ALL things are possible.  
Ta Ta for now.
Annetta

Sorry I didn't get to post last week.  Was busy getting everything ready to leave on vacation.  Last week  (15 weeks out) I had GAINED 2.6 lbs.  I racked my brain to try and figure out why.  So on Wednesday morning before leaving for Myrtle I weighed myself again and had lost the weight.  So I figured it had to have been water weight.  My feet had been swollen some on Tuesday. 
We'll we came back from Myrtle on Tuesday so I got weighed on Wednesday and I had lost 2.6 lbs.  making my total loss of 82 lbs.  Yea Yea Yea  I really watched what I eat while on vacation and we walkeda alot.  
We had a great time and I'm ready to go back. Ha Ha
A week ago this past Sunday I cleaned out my closet again and took 17 tops out that were too big for me.  My selection of clothes is getting pretty skimpy. Ha Ha
While shopping at Myrtle I bought a few shirts.  Some of my old tops were 30/32 and the ones I bought now are 22/24 and 2XL.  A big difference.  It sure feels great to buy smaller sizes. 
All for now, have a great week.
Annetta

Tuesday's are my weight - in days and today when I got weighed, I had lost 2.4 lbs. making my total loss at 78.4 lbs.  (My loss since surgery is 56.9).  I now weigh 272.6.   I can't remember the last time I've weighed that amount.  Yea for me!!!!!!!  I've met my goal to lose 75 to 80 lbs. by beach time.  Hopefully by next week I will have lost 80 lbs.  Thank You God.  I couldn't do any of this with out God by my side each and every step of the way.  
A note on the home front, my son is on his way to a job "interview"  Please keep him in your prayers that he get's the job.  He's been home from Nebraska for 11 weeks without any work.  I hope and pray that this job will be a good fit for him and he get's it.  
I hope this finds all of you well and having a success with your weight - loss, or if you are just beginning this wonderful journey that you will be able to join us on the losing side.
Toodles,
Annetta

We'll I'm officially 3 months out today and I'm down 76 lbs.  I got weighed this morning and I have lost 4.6 lbs. this past week.  Yea Yea Yea
This last weekend my neice got married and I worked my fanny off.  I know that 4 months ago I wouldn't have been able to do 1/4th of what I did.  At the reception I danced the night away Ha Ha.  I danced to I'd say 3/4th of the songs, and had a great time doing it.  
I may have mentioned this in last weeks post, but I wanted to make sure I mentioned it, so here goes.  Last week I went shopping for a top for the wedding and at Penney's I tried on a 3 xl top and it was too "BIG" imagine, me something at Penney's too big for me.  So I got a 2 XL and it fit nice, I got several comments on how nice it looked at the wedding.  Make's a person feel good to receive "good" compliments. 
I've been having problems with my bowels.  I have constipation really bad.  I use to have IBS and now I have the exact opposite.  I quit taking my fiber pills on Sunday to see if that helps, if not I will have to call Dr. Grandia's office. 
Ta Ta for now. Ha Ha

I can't believe it's been 12 weeks out today.  I feel so good and my eating has been going really well.  I can tolerate most things.  I just watch everything I eat and I'm not using a measuring cup to measure 4 0z. out.  I'm "eyeing" it.  If while I'm eating I start to get the "full" feeling I just quit.  Of course some things I can eat a little more than others.  
I got weighted and I've lost 3.4 lbs. , I'm down to 279.6 lbs.  I can't remember the last time I've been down to those numbers.  Praise the good Lord!!!! 
So I've lost as of today 71.4 lbs (51.1 lbs. since surgery).  I was hoping to have lost 75 to 80 lbs. by the end of July before we left for Myrtle Beach, and low and behold I just may make that goal.  I thank God each and every day for allowing me the opportunity and Privledge to have this tool and for it to be working for me so well.   One of my recent WOW Moments:  I was shopping in Penney's at the Mall looking for a top for my neice's wedding, and tried on a 3 XL top and it was too big, had to get a 2 XL.  Imagine something in Penney's being too big for me.  Again Praise the Lord.
Annetta