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    About Me

    I am a Nurse by trade. At present time I'M trying to find a job in my new state. (I have to first get my license transfered) I have been told it wont be hard. I hope not. I am a blk female at 5/2 ht. I have four wonderful kids, girl 20, boy 20, boy 17, and boy 16. I had Gastric By pass on June 19, 2007. I have lost 140lbs so far. I only have 50 more to go and then I'M at my goal wt. Cant wait. I haven't owned blue jeans in years and now I'm wearing them every day. I am excited. I have been married to my H for 12yrs this November. We are going through a tough time but I know with God, love and determination we will make it.

    Interests

    Reading and walking. I love to read. Star Trek and Paranormal Romance, Mystery, drama, are my favorites.

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  • Journal

    • Update

      Mood September 4, 2008 5:25pm

      Its been an exciting and long few weeks since I have started. I have even gotten my first pay check. Man was I excited. IM getting paid again. What a …

    • Things in my life.

      Mood August 13, 2008 2:39pm

      Things in my life have been going ok. I am tired all the time since I started working. I think its mostly because I feel like I have know clue about …

    • Job Update.

      Mood August 9, 2008 11:56am

      I worked two full days of work this week and it was exciting. I am being trained by my H and another co worker. I tell you, its really interesting to …

    • Update

      Mood August 6, 2008 9:22pm

      Well good news. I got the job!

      I started training today with my H. That was interesting. I did have fun and I have learned a lot. The only part I …

    • Weightloss Goal

      Mood July 28, 2008 10:14am

      I am started my goal at 184lbs. I have 35 days to loose to 130 by sept 1, 2008. That will be 54lbs so I think I might start slow with a wt goal to …

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    • Hug

      From srsnde August 18

      Here's a hug instead! How have you been?

    • Flower

      From Amunoz August 15

      Have a great weekend = ]

    • High Five

      From Cricket08 August 14

      It's all downhill from here girlfriend! The week is almost over! And you'll be getting a paycheck too!

    • Kiss

      From Cricket08 August 11

      I can never forget my beautiful Dee

    • Kiss

      From Cricket08 August 11

      I can never forget my beautiful Dee

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  • Goals

    Progress

    15 %

    Goal End Date is Sep 1, 08 5 days ago.

    Progress

    45 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 30, 08 68 days ago.
    Goal Completed on Jul 28, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close High Blood Pressure

      IM a 39yr blk female with hb for over 10yr now. I have been on most every med listed on this site. I recently had Gastric bypass surgery to loose weight June 17, 2007. I have lost 120lbs so far. Feeling good finally after all these years. The doc has taken me off most of all the meds I was on. Now IM only on two. HCTZ and the new one that just came out Bystolic 5mg. So far it has been working. No neg side effects. IM loving life.

    • Close Infidelity

      This is both our second marriage. We have been married for 12yrs. My husband was in the military for 22yrs and then retired. He went back to school, finished and we decided he would leave our state in search of a good job for the family. He found a great job at the same time he also found a lover. We where separated for six months before I came to visit. Thats when I found out what was going on. He has asked me not to leave him and to stay. I have decided to stay and try to work it out.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Working / Worked
      He have found a counselor went for our first session. Everything went well. I hope this means we are on our way to recovery...
    • Open Obesity

      I was 5'2 and 315lbs. I had Gastric Bypass june 17, 2007. I am 120lbs lighter. IM loving life.

      Treatments

      Gastric Bypass Surgery Working / Worked
      So far I have lost 120lbs. Its been hard but well worth it.
    • Open Gastric Bypass Surgery

      i had gastric bypass in june of 2007 I have lost 140lbs so far.

    • Open Bipolar Disorder - Teen

      My daughter has recently been hospitalized due to her mental illness. The main problem is she wont take her meds. She goes into a religious state of mind and you cant get her out of it. She is now home but shes still not wanting to take her meds. Its so hard. Short of forcing them down her throat what do we do? Shes does great when shes on her meds, the bad stuff comes when shes not.

    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have had depression all my life. It has just gotten worse since I have become and adult.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      when I have a good therapist it works.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      My family helps me a lot.
      Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
      I have been taking this drug for years. It worked when I first started but with all the stress I have been under I think its not doing its job anymore.
    • Open Step Families

      This is my and my H second marriage. I have two from my first and he has two from his first. There has been problems but we are trying to work them out. We are going on 12yrs of marriage.

    • Open Panic Attacks

      My daughter was recently dx with a mood disorder and bypolar. I need all the advise I can get...

      Treatments

      Xanax Working / Worked
    • Open Financial Challenges

      Been in debt seems like all our married life. Need help on how to get out and raise credit score.

    • Open Infertility
      Type: Ovarian Issues

      We have been trying for ten years to get preg. Now that I have lost the wt we are hoping with in the next few months we can start trying again.

    • Open Family Issues

      I have a blended family, with a blended family you have issues you have to deal with.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      We talk most every thing out. It works for us. Most of the time.
    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      Been living with PCOS for over Ten years. Still trying to get preg.

    • Open Interracial Relationships

      I am in a interracial marriage. Im a blk female and my H is a Caus Male.

    • Open Military Families

      We are retired from the Army after 22 years of service.

    • Open Plastic Surgery

      IM planing to have a tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, breast aug.

    • Open Sex / Pornography Addiction

      DeidreRenee hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      DeidreRenee hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Veterans

      Retired Military, H retired 2004. He has been dx with PTSD. It has changed our lives but we are working through it.

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