Way off topic! I am about to lose 300 pounds!

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Way off topic! I am about to lose 300 pounds!

Post by Jaylee » Thu May 13, 2010 9:17 pm

For anyone who has followed my saga- the abusive husband, leaving him in August, chipping away at my temporary blindness medical bills, not to mention the miniscule payments on the BiPap machine...

I finally scrimped and saved enough to file for divorce! I am filing on Wednesday! That is the beginning of losing 300 pounds of a man who is not worthy of me

However, I have also lost some weight as I've been exercising and I can't wait to see how much I have taken off at my next doctor's appointment

Anyway, for a total update: I have made a huge dent in the medical bills, I almost own the 4 MRIs I had in July! And I am going back to school so that I can keep my teaching license active. Plus I am going to start looking for teaching positions out of state that offer better medical benefits and better salary.

Things are officially looking up for me!

Once I get the medical bills paid off, I shoud be able to make big payments to the DME, and therefore, own my machine outright

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Re: Way off topic! I am about to lose 300 pounds!

Post by rubymom » Thu May 13, 2010 9:43 pm

Good for you Jaylee! You're doing a great job getting yourself together and moving on! More power to you! Keep us updated.

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Post by rosacer » Thu May 13, 2010 9:45 pm

I'm very happy for you Jaylee. I wish you all the best, you are going in a very good direction.

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Re: Way off topic! I am about to lose 300 pounds!

Post by kteague » Thu May 13, 2010 10:11 pm

With all you've gained in life experiences and all you're doing to improve your life now, you will be a force to be reckoned with! Keep pushing forward and enjoy all you find there.

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Post by bailachel » Thu May 13, 2010 11:10 pm

I'm glad things are going so well for you. All your hard work is paying off. Congrats!

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Post by KatieW » Thu May 13, 2010 11:12 pm

I'm very happy for you Jaylee. And you've probably helped people you don't even know, by sharing your story.

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Re: Way off topic! I am about to lose 300 pounds!

Post by StaggerLee » Thu May 13, 2010 11:18 pm

Good for you girl !!!

Keep moving forward

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Post by DreamOn » Thu May 13, 2010 11:28 pm

Jaylee, YOU are an inspiration! The progress you have made in these last few months is phenomenal! I wish you all the best. Follow your dreams....

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Post by dsm-guested » Thu May 13, 2010 11:38 pm

Jaylee

That sounds like a really good weight loss. Great going. Your stress levels should drop & hopefully greatly improve your life and sleeping.

DSM

(PS I hope his wallet fell out when he got kicked out the door )

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Post by Patrick A » Fri May 14, 2010 12:34 am

Jaylee
Good for you. Good Luck.
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Post by Marietjie » Fri May 14, 2010 5:11 am

Jaylee wrote:That is the beginning of losing 300 pounds of a man who is not worthy of me
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Post by Joe50 » Fri May 14, 2010 5:48 am

You should write a book named, "How to lose 300 pounds and gain a life". Good luck.

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Post by roster » Fri May 14, 2010 5:56 am

Great to hear stories of people taking charge of their lives. All the best wishes for you!
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Post by echo » Fri May 14, 2010 6:09 am

Jaylee, that is a story of courage and determination if I ever heard one!! Good for you! I would wish you strength but I don't think you need it. All the best!!!
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Re: Way off topic! I am about to lose 300 pounds!

Post by Hawthorne » Fri May 14, 2010 8:05 am

Good for you! You are doing some amazing things to take control of your life and make it good!

I wish you all the best!!

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