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Ten months ago I weighed 302. Yes, 302. I was so blue.

My life was small and getting worse. Obesity was my lifelong curse.

I had a dream. A dream to live. It asked for all my strength to give.

I mustered strength and all my will. Every requirement I would fill.

I got my LapBand and then began

My new life of not "can't", but "can".

I can, I said, and walked a mile. You've never seen a bigger smile.

I can, I said, and rode a horse. "The hour trail?" I said, "Of course!"

A trip to Italy, climbing hills. My new endurance gave me chills.

A bubble bath is a luxury that once was for everyone else but me.

An airplane ride with a regular belt. I can't describe how good that felt.

The movie seats used to squish my hips. Now the room I have brings a grin to my lips.

My larger clothes become someone's prize as I donate them for a smaller size.

My dozen meds have gone away. One pill and a Vitamin today.

Arthritis pain controlled me so. I am so glad to see that go.

A hundred pounds have waved goodbye. There really is no better high.

Fifty more to get to goal. Not stopping now. I'm on a roll!

So if you're starting out, don't fear. This all can be in your new year!

Have faith, believe, work hard, and give

Yourself the best of gifts -- to LIVE!

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Just brilliant!!!

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Wonderful way to inspire people on their journey! Congratulations!

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Thank you for sharing your achievements!

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Fabulous!

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Love it!

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Thanks I needed that said this one,

I started at 321, :P

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Wow! Congratulations and thanks for the great inspiration!

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Thanks so much for this post. I started at 314 and I hope to do all those things and then some!!!

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This made me cry....so beautiful!

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I had a dream. A dream to live

@@JustWatchMe

beautiful sentiments B)

your words show others that with hard work, following rules :rolleyes:

that dreams can/do come true :)

you have joined the century club :)

you are a stones throw away from onderland :)

i'm holding the door open for you ;)

keep up the good work :)

kathy

congrats :)

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