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Topic: RE: Hello and It's my Surgiversity
I am so proud of you!! I never got to goal but was very close and happy about it. I have now gained about 40 lbs back. What do you mean, use my tool? What am I doing wrong? Best Wishes and keep up the good work!!
Topic: RE: Hello and It's my Surgiversity
Kristy!!!
As I said in my post, life is not easier afte surgery... I am glad to know that you are doing well mataining your weiht.
Sincere Hugs
Alex
As I said in my post, life is not easier afte surgery... I am glad to know that you are doing well mataining your weiht.
Sincere Hugs
Alex
Topic: RE: Happy Surgiversary!!!!!
Tiff:
It´s nice to know from you!!! Facebook does not have the feeling as my home as this forum once was!!!
My best wishes for a year full of success...!!!
Alex
It´s nice to know from you!!! Facebook does not have the feeling as my home as this forum once was!!!
My best wishes for a year full of success...!!!
Alex
Topic: Hello and It's my Surgiversity
I haven't been on this site in a long time. Partly because I felt bad that I had reached my goal and felt I was a source of hurt for those who are still struggling.
But I was asked to check in and so I will today. I will give an update on my 5 years. I started out at 264 the day of my surgery. At one year I was down to 138 and sat at a size in between an 8 and a 10. A few months ago, partly because I was going through a very bad time in my life, I used my tool again and dropped a few more pounds so shopping was easier. So now I wear size 8 jeans, they are real loose, and actually fit in size 6. I found jeggins and skinny jeans a week ago and they solved the problem of comfort, so I am wearing size 6 or small.
There are days I still eat too much and feel sick. I still do not eat sugar at all. I have not used protein drinks for along time now, the chance of drinking calories is too hi and I don't get full on them. I can easily eat the protein I need. I take double the vitamins I need each day, including biotin. I still have trouble with hair loss, so I make sure I take the vitamins, as it is malnutrition that is now causing this.
I did have another bleeding ulcer, but it probably was brought about by a very traumatic event, as it happened with in 3 days of this. It healed on it's own, after a few days in ICU.
I still would change nothing about the surgery, ever. It has changed my life. I do feel good about myself and can do things I could never do before. I did have to change my brain, that didn't happen in surgery. I did have to decide I never want to be fat again, so I use my tool every day. I would suggest this to anyone who asks.
I hope you are all well these days. Happy anniversary this month to all.
But I was asked to check in and so I will today. I will give an update on my 5 years. I started out at 264 the day of my surgery. At one year I was down to 138 and sat at a size in between an 8 and a 10. A few months ago, partly because I was going through a very bad time in my life, I used my tool again and dropped a few more pounds so shopping was easier. So now I wear size 8 jeans, they are real loose, and actually fit in size 6. I found jeggins and skinny jeans a week ago and they solved the problem of comfort, so I am wearing size 6 or small.
There are days I still eat too much and feel sick. I still do not eat sugar at all. I have not used protein drinks for along time now, the chance of drinking calories is too hi and I don't get full on them. I can easily eat the protein I need. I take double the vitamins I need each day, including biotin. I still have trouble with hair loss, so I make sure I take the vitamins, as it is malnutrition that is now causing this.
I did have another bleeding ulcer, but it probably was brought about by a very traumatic event, as it happened with in 3 days of this. It healed on it's own, after a few days in ICU.
I still would change nothing about the surgery, ever. It has changed my life. I do feel good about myself and can do things I could never do before. I did have to change my brain, that didn't happen in surgery. I did have to decide I never want to be fat again, so I use my tool every day. I would suggest this to anyone who asks.
I hope you are all well these days. Happy anniversary this month to all.
264/134/150/138
pre/now/Dr.G/My Goal
AT GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
BB!!
18 years out and still at a weight I love.
Topic: RE: Happy Surgiversary!!!!!
Hi Alex - how great to see your post! I have been thinking about the changes and new direction of life five years ago and am also amazed that so much time has passed. In many respects it seems like yesterday.
I think you are spot on saying that life is not necessarily easier but we are better prepared to confront it in better health.
Hopefully so many of our friends will post as we go together through the fifth surgiversary and they will share the good, bad, ugly, challenges and accomplishments of the years.
Hugs to you and all that read this.
~Tiff
I think you are spot on saying that life is not necessarily easier but we are better prepared to confront it in better health.
Hopefully so many of our friends will post as we go together through the fifth surgiversary and they will share the good, bad, ugly, challenges and accomplishments of the years.
Hugs to you and all that read this.
~Tiff
Topic: Happy Surgiversary!!!!!
It's incredible that five years ago we started this adeventure!!!
After all these years I know that some of us are fine and others not so well.
I am here facing life wiht almost 120 lbs off of me. Life is not easier at all but I feel much more prepared to confront it full of life and health.
I wish all of my peers the best of life...
Alex
After all these years I know that some of us are fine and others not so well.
I am here facing life wiht almost 120 lbs off of me. Life is not easier at all but I feel much more prepared to confront it full of life and health.
I wish all of my peers the best of life...
Alex
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving Jan 2006 Board
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It was five years ago this week that I had my first consult with my surgeon - wow how time flies.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!!
Rhonda 1/25/06
highest: 289
lowest: 137
current: 165
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!!
Rhonda 1/25/06
highest: 289
lowest: 137
current: 165
Topic: RE: Time to be honest with myself
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Matthew 6:33
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
What is revision surgery?
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Matthew 6:33
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Topic: RE: hello one and all
Happy birthday! have a safe trip.
Elsa
I'm really a perfect size six, I just keep it covered in fat so it doesnt get scratched.
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