Hello everyone!!

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Registered: 09-18-2006
Hello everyone!!
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Mon, 09-18-2006 - 1:58pm
Hi everyone!! My name is Stephanie I live in Jacksonville NC. I am a mother to two beautiful kids 13yr Sasha and 10 1/2 yr Adrian! They are great! I work full time and a full time taxi to the kids and their activities. I have lost 40 pounds since January! I still have about 120 more to go!! I know that is alot but with great support and hard work it is achievable I truely believe it!! I attempted to have the Gastric by pass surgery but ended almost dying on the table (this was in Jan) definate motivation to lose the weight on my own. I have kind of fallen off the wagon over the last two months or so!! So I need some motivation to get back on the wagon!! I started today back on the wagon. I am hoping to keep this up!! I just wanted to say hello!! I look forward to hearing from you all!! Thanks for listening!!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 2:23pm
Welcome and congrats on your 40 pound loss! I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with gastric. That must have been terrifying for you and your family. I'm sure we can all learn a lot from you--40 pounds is a lot to lose! All the best, Annie
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Registered: 01-18-2003
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 2:39pm

Hi and welcome. I'm new here, too. Congratulations on your 40lb. weight loss so far. That's a great start..... the thought of Gastric bypass has always scared me. Thank goodness you are doing well now.....I know in my heart that the best way to lose weight is by eating right and exercise.


I want to lose about the same amount of weight that you do. So our journey begins!

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Registered: 02-03-2005
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 4:16pm
Welcome and congrats on your loss so far.
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Registered: 09-06-2006
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 6:52pm

Welcome aboard, Stephanie! Glad you joined us! Don't concentrate on the whole 120 right now, just take it 5 lbs. at a time.

(((Hugs)))
Kaelynn

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 7:52pm

Hi Stephanie, and welcome to the board!

I'm so sorry to hear about your close call; that must have been terrifying! But you obviously have what it takes to lose weight the "old-fashioned way". Congratulations on kissing those 40 lbs goodbye... and I look forward to watching the next 120 head the same way. Take cacre,

Misha
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Tue, 09-19-2006 - 7:07am

Hi Stephanie and welcome to the board..


Congratulations on the pounds you already lost.. that's an awesome start!! Best of luck on your journey.. I'm looking forward to reading your posts

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