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Hi, My name is Angela. I had Gastric Banding done about 7 years ago and between the band and I we failed each other. After 7 years my doctor and I have decided to do a revision from banding to gastric bypass. I had my Roux-en-Y surgery done on Jan 3 2011. Thank you for all your support and prayers. Keep them up I need them over the next few years.
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1. Go through with the ...
Hi, My name is Angela. I had Gastric Banding done about 7 years ago and between the band and I we failed each other. After 7 years my doctor and I have decided to do a revision from banding to gastric bypass. I had my Roux-en-Y surgery done on Jan 3 2011. Thank you for all your support and prayers. Keep them up I need them over the next few years.
GOALS FOR 2011
Goals (something I promise myself I will get done for myself and for my health)
1. Go through with the surgery (haha) (Completed)
2. Lose at least half of my weight by the time 6flags opens in May
3. Size 20 by May 2011 ( right now im a size 28/30)(COMPLETED)
4. Size 16 by Aug 2011 (my birthday)(16 is tight but 18 fits good)
5. Size 12 by Christmas next year
6. Be able to walk up the stairs with no pain in my knees(Completed)
7. Be able to run 1 mile on treadmil or on the street with NO pain and NO stopping to walk
8. Riding a bike again ( haven't since I was like 11)
9. Wear regular shoes (no extra support because I'm fat and my feet hurt)
10. Shop at Target/walmart or other name brand store for my clothes) (Completed)
11. See my feet (lol) (Completed)
12. Wear a nice bathing suit and feel good about it
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My Program:
Gastric Bypass Surgery
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I'm 45 tired of being over weight, and happy that I had gastric bypass surgery.
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I LOVE JESUS..
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Stephanie 25 years old
Christopher 23 years old
Jared 20 years old
Megan 17 years old
Casey 15 years old
Gabriel 12 years old
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Nicole 25 years old
Jessica 23 years old
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Jayden (step grandson)
Emma is a TWO and Half wow
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Hi, My name is Angela. I had Gastric Banding done about 7 years ago and between the band and I we failed each other. After 7 years my doctor and I have decided to do a revision from banding to gastric bypass. I had my Roux-en-Y surgery done on Jan 3 2011. Thank you for all your support and prayers. Keep them up I need them over the next few years. GOALS FOR 2011 Goals (something I promise myself I will get done for myself and for my health) 1. Go through with the surgery (haha) (Completed) 2. Lose at least half of my weight by the time 6flags opens in May 3. Size 20 by May 2011 ( right now im a size 28/30)(COMPLETED) 4. Size 16 by Aug 2011 (my birthday)(16 is tight but 18 fits good) 5. Size 12 by Christmas next year 6. Be able to walk up the stairs with no pain in my knees(Completed) 7. Be able to run 1 mile on treadmil or on the street with NO pain and NO stopping to walk 8. Riding a bike again ( haven't since I was like 11) 9. Wear regular shoes (no extra support because I'm fat and my feet hurt) 10. Shop at Target/walmart or other name brand store for my clothes) (Completed) 11. See my feet (lol) (Completed) 12. Wear a nice bathing suit and feel good about it
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My Goals:
My Program:
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Personal Information:
I'm 45 tired of being over weight, and happy that I had gastric bypass surgery.
Other Information:
I LOVE JESUS.. Children Stephanie 25 years old Christopher 23 years old Jared 20 years old Megan 17 years old Casey 15 years old Gabriel 12 years old Step Daughters Nicole 25 years old Jessica 23 years old GrandChildren Jayden (step grandson) Emma is a TWO and Half wow
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I'm so glad you're back Angela! Sorry I didn't see your comment before now. I've been really sick. WELCOME BACK!!!
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IM HERE SIS... HAVE BEEN FOR A BIT, EXCEPT THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF COURSE LOL..
LOVE YOU GIRL!!
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You're doing so good! I can't wait for the summer!
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hey angela ur are doing awesome i am so proud of you we r in this together i might 4 months ahead of you but i help you any which way i can ,the same for me u can also help me out. i will be doing this with u too.
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Hi there! Hope the recovery is going smoothly! Here's to an awesome 2011 and accomplishing all your goals!
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