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Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
1. Surgery date? 1/21/04
2. Starting weight? 384
3. Height? 5'7"
4. Smoker before surgery? no
5. Stopped smoking just to have the surgery? n/a
6. Weight as of today? 247
7. What size do you wear now? 18/20 slacks; XL in tops
8. Do you smoke? no
9. Would you do it again? in a hearbeat
10. How old are you? 50
Topic: RE: Getting concerned
Hi Marti, I can relate. I had my one year post op last Friday and told the doctor my concern about being able to eat so much. He said we have to work on our brains now. That is common to be able to eat more at one year out. He also told me sometimes food can get into the old stomach and that is why we can eat more. I am very concerned about this as the hospital where I had my surgery no longer does the surgeries and if there are any problems I will have to go elsewhere. I hope this isn't the case. You have done well, congradulations. Deb Ski
Topic: Getting concerned
What is going on!!! My one year anniversary is the 13th and I am getting hungry. I can eat more--not platefuls--but it isn't the good food I'm worried about!!! I'm craving carbs and could careless about protein. My old habits are coming back to visit.
For the first 11 months I never craved any food----WHY NOW!!
So I guess it is back to DIETING and EXERCISING.
I've had my head in the sand and I've been enjoying the ride thus far. I've not started exercising because weighing less than 160 pounds wasn't my game plan. Now I can see I can't pretend to be different any more. Health is always the key and the LORD knows I'm very knowledgable and good at dieting and exercise.
Sounds like I'm ungrateful--I'm not, just in shock.
I don't want to crave carbs so I need to stay away from them!!! Thank heavens I can't eat more than just a bit.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Can anyone relate?
Marti L
Topic: RE: 1 year ago today...what a ride!
Congrats Lori. It's been quite a year for both of us. I am down to 215 (from 340) from a year ago. Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary. It's amazing how much life has changed since then.
I also too have not tried one oz of refined sugar. Fear is a powerful tool and to be honest, I don't even crave it now. ;)
Maybe I'll see you at a support group. (if work ever let's me off again)
Congrats again.
Joel
Tampa (and Dr Murr Patient)
Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
Here ya go! Happy Anniversary to eveyone!
1. Surgery date? 1/13/04
2. Starting weight? 340 lbs.
3. Height? 6' 2"
4. Smoker before surgery? NO
5. Stopped smoking just to have the surgery? N/A
6. Weight as of today? 215 lbs.
7. What size do you wear now? 36 waist for pants (35 for jeans) and an XL Shirt
8. Do you smoke? NO
9. Would you do it again? IN A SECOND
10. How old are you? 33
I have another 15 pounds to go until I reach my goal weight. I am still losing about a 1/2 pound a week on average. I just can't wait for the tummy tuck later this year!!
Congrats to everyone on such a successful and life changing year!
Joel Shanker
Tampa
Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
1. 1/9/04
2. 288
3. 5'5"
4. NO 
5. see above 
6. 195 
7. 14W or a 16 Regular
8. NO!! Been smoke free for 10 years now 
9. YES!!!!!!
10. 42
5. see above
6. 195
7. 14W or a 16 Regular
8. NO!! Been smoke free for 10 years now
9. YES!!!!!!
10. 42 Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
1. Surgery date? 1/5/04
2. Starting weight? 247 lbs.
3. Height? 5'3"
4. Smoker before surgery? No
5. Stopped smoking just to have the surgery? No
6. Weight as of today? 153 lbs.
7. What size do you wear now? 8-10 pants S or M shirt
8. Do you smoke? NO
9. Would you do it again? YES YES YES in a heart beat!!
10. How old are you? 29
I am trying to lose my last 30lbs boy is it a tough one! Whew!
Wendy
Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
Hi All-
Here are my stats!!! 
1. Surgery date? 01/08/2001
2. Starting weight? 308 lbs.
3. Height? 5'3"
4. Smoker before surgery? No
5. Stopped smoking just to have the surgery? N/A
6. Weight as of today? 185 lbs.
7. What size do you wear now? 12-14 pants and M-L Shirts
8. Do you smoke? NO (I have been smoke free for 1yr. and 2mo.)
9. Would you do it again? YES YES YES
10. How old are you? 38 (on 06/08/05)
1. Surgery date? 01/08/2001
2. Starting weight? 308 lbs.
3. Height? 5'3"
4. Smoker before surgery? No
5. Stopped smoking just to have the surgery? N/A
6. Weight as of today? 185 lbs.
7. What size do you wear now? 12-14 pants and M-L Shirts
8. Do you smoke? NO (I have been smoke free for 1yr. and 2mo.)
9. Would you do it again? YES YES YES
10. How old are you? 38 (on 06/08/05) 
Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
1. Surgery date 1/12/04
2. 341
3. 5'2"
4. no, thank God
5. n/a
6. 185
7. size 12 pants, XL or L top - still have weight in stomach area
8. no
9. Does a bear **** in the woods? hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
10. 53
Topic: RE: Anniversary poll
Congrats to you and everyone else that has posted! My one year mark was yesterday!
1. Surgery date? 1/9/04
2. Starting weight? 358 lbs.
3. Height? 5'5"
4. Smoker before surgery? NO
5. Stopped smoking just to have the surgery? NO
6. Weight as of today? 238 lbs.
7. What size do you wear now? 20
8. Do you smoke? NO
9. Would you do it again? YES YES YES
10. How old are you? 28 (on 1/16/05)
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