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Thanks... I will definitely do that...

Unfortunately, most humans are too self-centered and self-absorbed to understand how what we say can impact others... Most never take the time to put themselves on the receiving end of what's coming out of their mouths... One remedy is to make sure everything we say is motivate out of true concern and care for the person... I'm sorry you had to hear that... Know that whatever will be, will be.. And one person's story or tragedy, doesn't have to be anyone else.

in 3 to 5 words???

Anxious about the unknown Will I still be me?? Let's do it ALREADY!!!! Thanks for responding guys!!

My list includes: Traveling abroad w/o fear of the itty bitty seats on international flights tryout for one of the "singing shows".. I've been afraid of actually trying out and making it..then having to relive the shows for the rest of my life attending my 20th year class reunion cruise weekend and not hide behind a cover up when I hit the pool buy a convertible sports car for the gorgeous summers in Chicago!!

Awesome post.. Very encouraging... It's amazing how loved ones can think their actions are showing concern, but in actuality they are showing selfishness and not supportive.. I'm so glad you are truly another success story.. Thanks for sharing!!!

Congrats!!!

Most definitely!!! I'm still a month or so out from surgery and I'm almost a nervous wreck!!!!

Awesome job!!!

LOL.. I would say that's a NSV!!!! Girl, i don't have a whole lot to start with, but I'll sacrifice this gut for it!... I've gone down a FEW cup sizes pre-op.. I'm VERY scared about that!!!

My highest weight was 381 I'm currently 365.... I wear 26/28/3X Tops and 28/30 pants...

Congrats!!! I pray you feel better and better eat day!!!

For me, the realization that my life is TOTALLY changing in 6 weeks kind of makes me a little loopy at times!! I started this process in June and then, it seemed that December was soooooo far away... I try not to think too much about it and to continue to make better decisions and acquire better habits.. I'm not mourning food, but my wardrobe!!! Most of clothes are getting too big right now!! And I dread having to replace everything... I have am emotional attachment to a lot of my things.. I remember when, where I bought 85% of my items and how I felt... LOL.. I know it sounds NUTS... but, I love my clothes!!

How is everything today??

I haven't told my mom yet... but I think one of my sister's did... I told her I may have to have surgery for a hernia (which I may)... and when I was home she asked if i was still having my surgery.. I told her that I think so and she wanted to know if I needed her to come from MS to Chicago to stay w/ me... LOL... I know she will be supportive, but I also know she will worry.. So, I will tell her everything once the surgery is over and I'm home recuperating for my 6 weeks!! I really excited to be away from work for over a month!!! The people I have shared this with have been very supportive and helpful... My one friend who started spazzing out was fine after I told her I didn't need her approval or permission!

Geewhy, you are doing an AWESOME job!! Congrats on your success!!!

Thanks for responding!!! Mine would be, Because I love me! Something just for me! New life, coming soon!!!

I would call back and start an appeal..In the mean time, I would speak w/ who ever supervises her... I believe it will work out!

Hey Guys!!! I can't believe this is actually going to happen next month!!!! OMG!!! I've been doing the 6 month med supervised weight loss requirement... In June this seemed so far off!!! Dec. 22 or 26 Dr. Gerald Cahill Midwestern Bariatric Institute Evergreen Park, IL 1 week Pre-op to start Dec 15 or 19