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I DID MY INSURANCE GUYS JOB!

:bathbaby: :target: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: 1-24-06 10:37a.m. Spoke with **** at UHC to see of the predetermination letter had been received by them, he called the predetermination dept he said that I don’t even need a letter of predetermination all I need is a BMI of 40 but the more information I have for them is great! He gave a fax number 801 567 5497 attn to UHC Predetermination or call Care Coordinator dept 800 842 3920 to give me my id number and the reason for the surgery I would like to have. He really didnt persuade me into thinking he knew what he was talkin about. :phanvan :phanvan I called Scott at Dr. Rivas 10:45am He said he called on the 22nd to give gave a tentative surgery date of 2-26-2007 gave reference number waiting for a call back from the Care Coordination Department. He told me to call and ask the status of predetermination have you reviewed the case have you requested clinical information. 10:55am Spoke with the Care Coordination spoke with Erika in the department to see if they have reviewed the case or requested Clinical information. She said they case was called in the 19th it takes a while to go thru the process. After I explain to her my family history and why I need this. She gave me the fax number to give to information she asked for my BMI is 41.2 & weight 267 & height 5 7. She said that would help with the process She wished me luck she was sweet. God Bless Erika! 11:09am Called Scott back gave him the number and information he said my weight was 269 BMI 42.8 height 5 7 when I went to my first consult he said he would send the information over today!!!!!!!!! My present weight is 264 goes up and down 1 pound!! Im not mad cause I did the guys job I want the surgery I dont mind working a little to get it. I feel at ease because I had a hand in the process. Thanks for all of your support!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: Now I have to figure out the money to pay and what they cover whats billed and whats what!!!:eek:

thickchickTEXAS

January 24, 2007

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I did it!!

11-23-06 Menu for Thanksgiving breakfast! 3 ego waffels syrup/butter water 3 hours later lunch noddles in cup water 5 hours later THANKSGIVING FOOD I went a Thanksgiving without eating turkey! I went a Thanksgiving without eating pumpkin pie or sweet potatoe pie! I did not drink any sodas havent had any since 11-10-06!! I ate out of paper cups I filled the cup half way up with veggie dressing Then half a cup of turnip greens Then my brother made my a fat free banana pudding!! I ate 2 servings of that!!!! popcorn for dinner and 2 bottles of water that day! Laying in the bed this is what my body said to me My mind says EAT its been 45mins! My fat tummy says you are really not that hungry DRINK water!! My thighs says you should RUN from the table!! My butts says you should be spanked for even thinking about food! My heart says a change is coming!! hang in there Tia

thickchickTEXAS

November 24, 2006

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I cheated myself!!!

I walked by a scale and got on it, I promised myself I would wait until my post op visit March 22. And what did I see:cool: the scale moved from 274 (weight date of surgery) to 255 (yesterday) :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I dont know if I was seeing stuff or of the scale was off I got on and off the scale 3 times. And I wanted to cry and jump but my tummy wouldnt let me.:think I was speechless I got a calculator to do the math and 255 from 274= 19lbs gone ?????? :eek: :eek: Is that normal am i losing to fast????? Maybe I'm trippin real hard but I cant believe it It hasnt been a good 2 weeks yet. I dont know what to say my face looks very different my neck seems longer my arms are smaller, my 44 G's are shrinking..and oh yeah my 20's are very loose Maybe that 19pounds was all Water and Air from the surgery. :nervous :nervous :nervous

thickchickTEXAS

March 14, 2007

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I CAN SEE.........

IT'S AMAZING HOW THE WORD APPROVAL HAS CHANGED MY WORLD WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR. I CAN SEE ME BACK TO A SIZE 14 I CAN SEE MY CHEEK BONES I CAN SEE MY SEE STOMACH A*K*A ABS SHRINKING I CAN SEE ME BEING ABLE TO CROSS MY LEGS I CAN SEE MY THIGHS SHRINKING *NO MORE RUBBING* I CAN SEE ME WEARING A BELT I CAN SEE ME BENDING OVER TO TIE MY SHOES AND PAINT MY TOES!!! I CAN SEE MY 44G'S SHRINKING I CAN SEE ME WALKING AND NOT HAVING TO STOP TO CATCH BREATHE! I LOVE YOU GUYS FOR LISTENING TO ME......THANK YOU THANK YOU

thickchickTEXAS

February 1, 2007

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Hunger pains

I've started to have the hunder pain now....for some reason I didnt think I would feel that again. I'm staying in control of what I eat but I had to have something sweet so I had a small hot honey bun!!!!! did i mess up??? :help: Am I suppose to have hunger pain already?:huytsao What do I do about it?:cry DO I need a fill?:guess Do I drink water and not eat or do i eat something?:paranoid help :help:

thickchickTEXAS

March 20, 2007

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HEAD GASKET BUSTED!!

:help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: MY HEAD GASKET BUSTED I GUESS I NEED A NEW CAR!!! HOW????? I HAVE NO EXTRA MONEY FOR THAT! NOT FEELING TO GOOD RIGHT NOW PLEASE PRAY FOR ME AND MY SITUATION IF ANYBODY IN TEXAS WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A CAR TO ME PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! **IM SERIOUS** ****MY FIRST CONSULT IS TOMRROW WISH ME LUCK***** :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think :think

thickchickTEXAS

November 9, 2006

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HAVING A MOMENT!!

YES I Thick chick texas am having a moment! I dont allow myself to drown in my moments so let me get this out quickly!! Not feeling real good about myself today I know that I'm not as far gone with my weight as others. But I what I carry is very very heavy for me, I woke up and I felt disgusted with myself, I've been sticking to my eating right plan but I dont see anything happening! I ate mini corn dogs and boiled chicken legs all day yesterday not sured if that is bad??? I have completly sworn off pants because of the way my thighs rub together eveything from my knees down is small but the knees up I look like a goodyear blimp! *my opinion* So now I wear skirts it hides my thighs and my kness and some of my flap from being pregnant. **** ok stop it NO MORE badmouthing me**** Ok I got that out!!! I will be ok thank u thank u Teresita for your GOD-sent words!!! I guess I just had to get it out! Im changing for the better I'm gonna do something about my weight I'm gonna wear my pants again soon I'm gonna keep loving me and my temporary fluffyness! i love me i love me i love me i love me i love me i love me i love me i love me

thickchickTEXAS

December 1, 2006

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Happy Friday

Breakfast - celery, ranch dressing water lunch - celery, carrots and half bowl of chili with sour cream, cheese, chives dinner - nothing exercise walking it out!!!

thickchickTEXAS

April 20, 2007

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME 31 YEARS OLD!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I'M SO BLESSED TO SEE 31 YEARS! THANK YOU LORD JESUS!!!!!!!!

thickchickTEXAS

March 29, 2007

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GETTING CLOSER TO APPROVAL!!!

1-26-071:11pm Called to see if my Clinical information has been sent by Scott and to see if it is being reviewed. Spoke with Melisssa and she said she received information on the 24th at 11:39am she said I should know something by :D :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: FEBURARY 1st:D :D :D . But make sure there are no exclusions in the policy… Called UHC to make sure no exclusions 1:16pm spoke to Tyrone and he said there are no exclusions covered at 80% bmi exceed 40% or greater. He gave me a fax nbr that I didn’t need 801 567 5498. SO THERE ARE NO EXCLUSIONS!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: IM SHAKING LIKE A LEAF RIGHT NOW!!!:faint:IT FEELS LIKE IM GOING UP A VERY HIGH STEEP HILL ON A ROLLERCOSTER!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IM NOT GETTING ANY FROM MY MOTHER...I JUST TOLD HER THAT I WAS GETTING READY TO HAVE THIS DONE SHE SAID "you should just push away from the table" and I said "well its obvious that i can't and I need help I have to lose 102 pounds.." SHE DICONNECTED THE CALL..:think :think IM DONE WITH TRYING TO CONVINCE HER THAT I'LL BE OK AND THAT I WONT LOOK LIKE NICOLE RICHIE..IM STANDING ON MY OWN THROUGH THIS..

thickchickTEXAS

January 26, 2007

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Gasp!!! Faint!! Swoon!!! AETNA SUCKS!!

11-16-06 I'm still waiting for my doctor's office to fax me the medical supervised diet thing that didnt work. WHY WHY WHY is it taking so long to get this paper work!!! I'm getting so overworked about his whole thing I want it so bad!!! what is a Thick girl to do??? :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: UPDATE AS OF 4:52PM CST 4:15PM I SPOKE WITH SCOTT I DONT HAVE ENOUGH MEDICAL HISTORY FOR AETNA CAN KISS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I TOLD SCOTT THAT I WOULD CALL HIM BACK 4:18PM AFTER I TALKED TO ANGIE AND LAURA THE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR UHC *YES I CALLED TWICE* I FOUND OUT THAT MY COMPANY HAS WLS INCLUDED AND UHC WILL COVER IT UP TO 80% I WILL PAY ABOUT 2200 OUT OF POCKET I WILL HAVE TO GET A IN NETWORK PROVIDER.. ALREADY GOT HIM ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A BMI OF 40% AND A LETTER FROM DR. R. 4:25PM THAT HEADACHE THAT ATENA TRIED TO GAVE ME IS GONE 4:35PM I TOLD SCOTT THAT HIM AND I HAVE A DATE 1-3-07 AND I WILL NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. HE LAUGHED AND SAID OK, HE ALSO SAID HE WAS IMPRESSED WITH MY ABILITY TO HANG IN THERE AND GET WHAT I WANT. I FEEL GOOD ALL OVER AT THIS MOMENT. AETNA IS THE BULLY OF THE SCHOOL OF INSURANCE THEY DONT BELIEVE IN GIVING JUSTICE TO ALL OF US THAT NEED IT SHOUT OUT TO DOUG & TERESITA (((((((((HUGS))))))))TO U :eek: 4:59PM:clap2:

thickchickTEXAS

November 16, 2006

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food for me

breakfast - 5 bites of a red candy apple *its a fruit right*:rolleyes snack water & gatorade lunch - jr whopper *protein purposes*:guess dinner - broccoli & meatballs :hungry:

thickchickTEXAS

April 6, 2007

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Feelings, Questions, Emotions while waiting for approval....

:cool: 2:45pm My right eye is jumping *it's been doing that all day...:target: I called to see if I could get some some of the pre-op testing done I was told no. I have to wait until I get approved.:bathbaby: I thought about what I would look like at 200 pounds and I got excited! I think if it will put me at a size 16 or less *Im in a 20 right now* I guess my goal weight of 160 will put me in a 12/14 or 10/11 ??? Man I hope I dont lose all of my curves hips,juciy booty etc...... I wonder if my 44 G's will go flat *they are fluffy right now???* I wonder what kind of guys will try and go after me now??:nervous Will I still have strech marks on my tummy? I wonder if the inside of my thighs will still touch at 200 pounds or 160?? AM I crazy for wanting to know all of these answers????:biggrin1: :biggrin1:

thickchickTEXAS

January 25, 2007

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Doing good still waiting!!

No news yet!! Scott sen the information off 1-19-07 By the way Im trying to get a house! Filled out the application for a mortage loan today!! I had to do something to get my mind off of the surgery!!!:faint: thanks for the support:kiss2: :kiss2:

thickchickTEXAS

January 23, 2007

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DO IT NOW!!!!

THESE ARE MY THOUGHTS MY BELIEFS & I PRAY THAT NOTHING I SAID OFFENDS ANYONE! IF ANYTHING I PRAY THAT SOMEONE IS ENCOURAGED & THAT GOD QUICKENS YOUR HEART TO FIND HIM AND ACCEPT THE PLAN OF SALVATION, SO THEY MAY BE SAVED. *****IF YOU BECOME OFFENDED I DO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE BLESSING ON YOU NEGATIVE COMMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED ON MY COMMENT BLOCK*** A LOT OF TIMES WE FEEL LIKE WE WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MOMENT TO DO SOMETHING!OR EITHER WE PUT IT OFF UNTIL WE HAVE NO CHOICE TO DO WHAT WE WERE SUPPOSE TO DO! I LEARNED THAT ISAIAH TRIED TO PUT OFF WHAT GOD TOLD HIM TO DO. *BY USING EXCUSES* IN ISAIAH CHP 6 VERSE 1-8 ISAIAH FELT UNWORTHY TO DO WHAT GOD TOLD HIM. THE LORD HAD TO SHOW HE IN A VISION THAT HE WAS WORTHY OF THE WORK HE WAS ASSIGNED. AN ANGEL CAME AND TOUCHED HIS LIPS BECAUSE HE WAS A MAN OF SINFUL LIPS! THE ANGEL TOUCHED THEM AN HE CAME PURGED OF HIS SIN & CLEAN OF HIS INIQUITY. WE OFTEN DONT DO WHAT WE ARE TOLD BECAUSE WE LET SMALL THINGS TRIP US UP! *OUR WEIGHT* I HAVE DECIDED TO START DOING WHAT I PLANNED ON DOING AFTER I LOST THE WEIGHT! TOMRROW IS NOT PROMISED TO ANY OF US! WELL ACTUALLY THE NEXT HOUR ISNT PROMISED IF YOU ASKED ME!! ALL IM SAYING IS DONT WAIT UNTIL THIS OR THAT DO IT NOW!! PUT YOUR FAITH TO WORK! DONT WAIT FOR ANYBODY TO GIVE THEIR APPROVAL!!!

thickchickTEXAS

December 7, 2006

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Digtial Scales are Accurate!!!!

The scale that I got on last week was totally wrong!!! It read 250:p I got on that same scale Monday it read 240:confused: then 260!@!!:think I got on a different scale at church on yesterday it read 260!!!!:think I went to the gym and got on a ditgital scale it read 253.2!!!!:phanvan So my total weight loss is :straight 3 pounds since my first fill on 4-16-07 total weight loss is 21 pounds!!! I called my doctor I'm going in for another fill on Tuesday!!!! I gotta get it right this time...

thickchickTEXAS

May 4, 2007

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A wonderful change

I ACCEPTED MY CALL INTO THE MINISTRY ON SUNDAY! I HAVE REALLY BEEN LISTENING TO THE LORD AND ABIDING IN HIM TOTALLY! I FEEL SO BRAND NEW AND I THANK GOD FOR THE CHANCE TO PREACH HIS WORD. I WANT TO THANK THIS PLACE FOR ALL THE SUPPORT I HAVE RECEIVED. AS FAR AS MY WEIGHT IS CONCERNED IM DOING GOOD ON THE "EATING BETTER DIET" NO EXCERSIE OTHER THAN WALKING AND MY SIZE 20'S ARE BECOMING LOOSE!! SO I GUESS IM DOING GOOD. WELL THAT IS ALL FOR NOW AND I WILL TALK WITH YOU ALL LATER BLESSING ON YOU & YOURS HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

thickchickTEXAS

December 6, 2006

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A Time to Laugh with Tiffy!!

:cheer2: Howdy ya'll :cheer2: I spent most of my day laughing at emails from my sister she is so funny, I dont know what I would do without her. She has been a inspiration to me she is the baby of 7 and she is so pretty she has a body like Serrina Williams *not sure what happened to me* But I love her!! She has been taking me and the kids back and forth to daycare and work!!! She is my HERO I love her :kiss2: :kiss2: I wish I could tell her that I want this Lap band. I guess Im just scared she wont understand why. She's 24 no kids no boyfriend just a free spirit with a perfect body:Banane20: Well if you have a sister show her you love her today by a simple hug or kiss or a phone conversation. :scared: Love you all SHOUT OUT to Teresita (where are you?) & DouglasP ((hugs))to u :kiss2:

thickchickTEXAS

November 8, 2006

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6 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY BAND!!!

I HAVE 6 DAYS UNTIL MY BAND *NOT COUNTING TODAY* IM SO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU GUYS HAVE GIVE ME.... MENU FOR THIS WEEK BREAKFAST - WATER & Triscuit WATER LUNCH - SALAD WITH PICKLED OKRA, CHEESE, RANCH, BACON BITS, THIN TURKEY.. WATER DINNER - SALAD WITH OKRA, CHEESE, RANCH, ETC

thickchickTEXAS

February 26, 2007

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20 DAYS TO GO..BRAKE IT DOWN NOW!!

I HAVE 20 DAYS TO GO IM EXCITED MORE SO READY TO GET THIS OVER WITH, I NOTICED THAT I STARTED SAYING TO MYSELF I WONT BE ABLE TO EAT THAT ANYMORE *I'M GOING TO CUT ALOT OF THING OUT OF MY DIET* SODA BREAD FRIED CHICKEN PASTA *NOT SURE HOW I'M GONNA DO IT* I'M HOOKED* CHIPS MIKE N IKE'S *GUMMY CANDY* WATCH OUT SIZE 16 HERE I COME BABY

thickchickTEXAS

February 13, 2007

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2-WEEK BANNIVERSARY!!!!!

YES ,YES I'VE BEEN BANNED FOR 2 WEEKS NOW:clap2: :clap2: LOST 20 POUNDS TO DATE:omg: I ONLY HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS: GAS PAINS AND STUPID STERILE STRIPS:( I'VE LOST 2 STRIPS SO FAR MY BAND IS SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, SHE KEEPS ME IN CHECK!!!!:eek: MY FEET ARE GETTING SMALLER MY BOOBS ARE SMALLER MY ARMS ARE SMALLER I HAVE CHEEK BONES TO DIE FOR!!!!! MY HIPS ARE GETTING SMALLER AND MY BUTT OH YEAH AND MY TUMMY!! I'M A MUSY GIRL NOW, I LOVE CREAM OF WHEAT YUMMY I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT I'LL LOOK LIKE AT THE END OF APRIL THINGS ARE GOING FAST FOR NOW. I WILL ADMIT I'M A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT GETTING MY 1ST FILL BREAKFAST - MULTI VITAM AND WATER LUNCH - HALF A CUP OF CHILI WITH A PINCH OF CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM DINNER - OTHER HALF OF CHILI EXERCISE WALKING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE

thickchickTEXAS

March 19, 2007

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1st FILL/ SHOOK UP!!!

OK My appointment was at 9:30 I didnt get seen until 11:00am * my doctor had a emergency surgery* No complaints about the wait. I got nervous when it came time for the fill..... 1. He numbed me 2. I to hold my legs up *with assistance from his MA*:rolleyes 3. He told me to laugh because he could really feel my port that way:biggrin1: 4. BAM LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNGGGG NEEDLE :omg: :omg: 5. NO PAIN:straight WEIRD FEELING 6. I had to sit up with the needle still in my tummy and drink water :speechles 7. I seen the LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNGG Needle IN MY TUMMY:( 8. Forgot how to swallow:omg: 9. It took me 2 cups to water to remember how to swallow 10. Finally got go restriction 11. Laid down with LOOOOOOONNNGGG Needle still in 12. POP he pulled it out it felt so GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!NO Pain:speechles 13. Drunk water 14. Hiccups 15. Hiccups 16. Hiccups 17. I think I went in to ShOCk 18. BACK AT WORK 19. LIQUIDS ONLY TODAY 20. I go back in 5 weeks for another fill if needed 21. CURRENT WEIGHT 256 TOTAL POUNDS LOST IS 18 IN 6 WEEKS! :nervous :clap2:

thickchickTEXAS

April 16, 2007

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1st Consult went well

11-10-06:biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: I was an hour late I got lost I couldnt find my way out of a one way bldg!! Met with Dr. Rivas he was AWESOME!! His whole attitude was great! He gave me helpful information and he said I would be a perfect canidate for the surgery! I met with the diet lady she was cool she gave me a diet plan for pre-op and post-op and get this I dont have to do a strict pre-op diet. I met with the insurance lady she started off being mean but I killed her with kindness and she came to herself. I met the nurse she was so kind and soft spoken, she said she would be with me step by step. I left the office floating I cant even describe the feeling that came over me. 11-14-06:( Got a call from Scott the finance guy and he said I need to get more history from the pcp and ob-gyn.????? I left there thinking I had it all together and no one said anything about additional information. I got very upset that I didnt have it together, I didnt want to wait any longer for approval but I guess I have to. 11-15-06:nervous So far I have emailed the lady for more history at the OB. office now I have to call my doctor for my 8months trail diet crap! Not sure why that wasnt sent over from her with the referral?? I'm thinking maybe I should wait until Jan to get the surgery United Healtcare wont send me through all of this mess I hope not!!

thickchickTEXAS

November 15, 2006

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19 days to go..GET ME BODIED

I WOKE UP AND ATE A HOT LINK AND FRITOS *TIME OF THE MONTH MUST BE COMING* TRYING TO GET DOWN 4 BOTTLES OF WATER TODAY BEFORE 5 :paranoid 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 IS THE MAGIC NUMBER I HAVE TO BE A 16 BY MARCH 29 *MY 31ST B-DAY* HAPPY LOVE DAY 9:40AM 1 BOTTLE DOWN 3 TO GO:clap2:

thickchickTEXAS

February 14, 2007

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10 pound challenge!!

Since I have to wait January 2007 to have my surgery I'm challenging myself to lose 10 pounds by then water water water water water water water I started off on Wednesday eating tuna salad & wheat thins No more fried anything and no sodas diet or regular. No bread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! water water water water water water water Im doing well so far slipped and had diet coke **temptation** water water water water water water water Oh yeah I'm goin to began to exercise also. Wish me well

thickchickTEXAS

November 17, 2006

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