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Topic: One Year Ckup - now plastics!
Well, next week is my one year anniversary.
WOW. I have come so far, I can't believe it!
At my first appt with Dr Garth I weighed 305 pounds. At surgery I weighed 298. Right now I weigh 165 pounds with a BMI of 26. It seems like a miracle, like some kind of dream. I was in 24/26....now I am in mostly 10's, or a medium. Dr Garth says do NOT lose any more weight, I am nearly too skinny! WHAT?!?! He is the second dr and 4th person to tell me that in recent weeks. Hello.....this is Susan, the fat girl we are talking about!
Not anymore!
I feel so good. I have energy out of this world. I feel 26 instead of 46! I work out for an hour 5-6 days a week and look forward to it! I have been so active! I'm learning to 2 step and waltz,
what fun that is! I could never do that as a fat girl, no energy and everything hurt on me. I went for an afternoon canoeing with friends! I have a life!!
Next Thursday I go in the hospital for my first round of plastic surgery. I am having a lower body lift (an extended TT and inner/outer thigh work.). Then when I am all healed from that I get arms done and new boobies. The dr expects to remove 10-12 pounds.
Guys, hasn't this been the most incredible year we have ever lived thru? Not only the physical changes we've been thru, but the mental and emotional changes we have experienced. Food is nothing to me anymore,
it's something I need to stay healthy. That alone amazes me!
Hang in there, if you are not at goal yet, you'll get there! Follow the rules, seek out support and you can get there!
Love and hugs!
Susan
298/165/160
WOW. I have come so far, I can't believe it!
At my first appt with Dr Garth I weighed 305 pounds. At surgery I weighed 298. Right now I weigh 165 pounds with a BMI of 26. It seems like a miracle, like some kind of dream. I was in 24/26....now I am in mostly 10's, or a medium. Dr Garth says do NOT lose any more weight, I am nearly too skinny! WHAT?!?! He is the second dr and 4th person to tell me that in recent weeks. Hello.....this is Susan, the fat girl we are talking about! Not anymore!
I feel so good. I have energy out of this world. I feel 26 instead of 46! I work out for an hour 5-6 days a week and look forward to it! I have been so active! I'm learning to 2 step and waltz, what fun that is! I could never do that as a fat girl, no energy and everything hurt on me. I went for an afternoon canoeing with friends! I have a life!!
Next Thursday I go in the hospital for my first round of plastic surgery. I am having a lower body lift (an extended TT and inner/outer thigh work.). Then when I am all healed from that I get arms done and new boobies. The dr expects to remove 10-12 pounds.
Guys, hasn't this been the most incredible year we have ever lived thru? Not only the physical changes we've been thru, but the mental and emotional changes we have experienced. Food is nothing to me anymore, it's something I need to stay healthy. That alone amazes me!
Hang in there, if you are not at goal yet, you'll get there! Follow the rules, seek out support and you can get there!
Love and hugs!
Susan
298/165/160 
Topic: RE: One Whole Friggin' Year!
congrats on the wonderful year, cassandra. it certainly flew by, didn't it?
i still check out chairs, too, to see whether or not they'll hold. (of course, i'm still close to 280 so it's a valid concern)
i went to look at 'regular' size clothes yesterday and, i swear, i thought i was in the children's section cause the clothes looked so small. but, i tried on a xl and it fit!!! talk about excited 
i still find myself looking in mirrors alot too. usually i'm trying to remind myself to stand up straighter, but sometimes i actually pause to consider that parts of me don't stick out nearly as much as i did last year. 
anyway, girl, thanks for sharing your insights. and congrats, again, on the whole new you.
dorthe
i still find myself looking in mirrors alot too. usually i'm trying to remind myself to stand up straighter, but sometimes i actually pause to consider that parts of me don't stick out nearly as much as i did last year.
anyway, girl, thanks for sharing your insights. and congrats, again, on the whole new you.
dorthe 
Topic: RE: both appts are done - here's my update
Dorthe, Hope your foot gets better with the shot. Just one thought on this...I have Rheumitoid Arthritis and every year it settles in one spot and stays there from what seems like Nov to March. This year was my shoulders but last year was my heels. I considered the injections but it would just move to another spot. So I guess what I am asking is have you been tested for RA?
As far as your weight; you did awesome. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
Topic: RE: One Whole Friggin' Year!
congrats on the weight loss. and happy re-birthday to you.
faith
389/222/180
Topic: RE: both appts are done - here's my update
Dorthe, I pray the cortisone shot helps with the foot and no surgery is needed.
Congrats on the wonderful report from the surgeon....hooray on the good bloodwork and the 157 lbs lost. It's been a wild year.
I hope the fatigue goes away, I've struggled with it too but the last 2 weeks have been better.
Enjoy your weekend.
Hugs,
Dana
Topic: RE: One Whole Friggin' Year!
Happy Anniv! Mines right around the corner! Can you believe the changes we have gone through!? It's been a new and exciting year for sure. I cracked up when I read about the mirror and moving skin. I do it too sweetie, just dreaming about having enough money for a TT. I love to shop, work out, dance, walk, just be out and about in public without being embarrassed. Just the other day my husband had that onery look on his face like he was going to tickle me or something. Without even thinking about it I took off running with him chasing me both of us laughing. The kids thought we had lost it of course but we loved it! They are used to us being silly and lovey but not running through the house chasing each other. It was pretty funny! I love being able to get up and down from the floor without it being a chore. I was working at JC Penney's for the holidays and would apologize because I aught my reflection out of the corner of my eye and thought I had come in the dressing room on someone. By the way I am a blond! HEE HEE
A group of us from my support group went to dinner movie and dancing the other night. Well we were leaving and were squeezing between the little pole and cloth pully thing (kind of baricade line marker thing) that was by the wall. I stopped and had to think about if I could fit between it and the wall. There was plenty of room but I still hesitated.
Janice
258/151
Topic: One Whole Friggin' Year!
... and 121 lbs lighter! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME!!
Some of the things I enjoy now are: Shopping..of course!! Crossing my legs. Wearing high heels. Walking, going up stairs, or playing with my son without feeling so out of breath I think I'm gonna die. Looking in the mirror. Sometimes I'll be looking for so long it's ridiculous. Of course I'm posing this way & that.. Making faces. Or trying to move skin around to give the appearance of a tummy tuck. LOL (maybe that was TMI)
Some of the things I do even though I'm 121 lbs lighter!
Look at a chair to make sure I'm gonna fit. 
Ask my boyfriend when I'm sitting on his lap if I'm too heavy for him. 
Umm..what else.. Oh yea, I still look for the "plus size" section when I enter clothing store. Sometimes I'll even find myself going through the clothes for a minute.
What are some of the things to still find yourself doing even after 1 year? Respond and let me know if you want. LOL.
If not, I'll talk to ya later.
Sincerely....
A whole new friggin' ME!!
Cassandra 
-121lbs
p.s. Pics are coming soon. Seriously!
Ask my boyfriend when I'm sitting on his lap if I'm too heavy for him. Umm..what else.. Oh yea, I still look for the "plus size" section when I enter clothing store. Sometimes I'll even find myself going through the clothes for a minute.
What are some of the things to still find yourself doing even after 1 year? Respond and let me know if you want. LOL.
If not, I'll talk to ya later.
Sincerely....
A whole new friggin' ME!!
Cassandra
-121lbs
p.s. Pics are coming soon. Seriously! Topic: RE: both appts are done - here's my update
Hay honey,
I hope all goes well with the foot. and I am glad you had a good v-day.
faith
389/222/180
Topic: RE: Labs to check??
I dont know about the labs but I just wanted to say happy re-birthday to you. and I hope it gets better.
faith
389/222/180
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