March 2007 Surgery Date

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Christina F.
on 10/1/07 8:13 pm - Lebanon, OR

Hi, This post was so much fun to read. I am glad to hear that everyone is doing so well. I had my surgery on March 7,2007. So I am getting close to 7 months now. At my six month follow up appointment I was super excited to find out that I have lost a total of 150 lbs. 10 lbs was pre-op, but the other 140 was all after my surgery. I know that sounds like too much to some of you, but you need to know my highest weight was 444 lbs. I now weigh @ 292.(or less I haven't weighed in 3 weeks) My current weight is now similar to some people's highest weight. I just hope I continue to lose, I would love to some day be under the 200's. I am just so thankful that my health is so much better. I think it was Chris who said "its not the numbers," what is important is that I have a life now!!! I was almost totally handicapped before. I was in a wheel chair to go shopping, and I had to use it to go to my son's football games last year. This year I can walk proudly out to the field and cheer his team on.(and I don't have to feel embarassed, like everyone is staring at me.) This is what it has been about for me! GO WARRIORS!!!! What an awesome feeling my dreams are coming true! Thanks for letting me share! Christina

Christina F.
on 10/1/07 7:47 pm - Lebanon, OR

RNY on 03/07/07

Topic: RE: Question about Spouses

Hi, I like your idea of buying a pair of pants that are smaller and shrinking in to them. That sounds like fun. I was at the good will a week or two ago and I tried on a size 20, (I started at a 30-32) they didn't fit I was so bummed so I put them back because I was depressed that they didn't fit, I am not sure exactly what size I wear because I was given several pairs of pants by my sister and they have no tags in them. So I guess I was being a little optimistic. I should have just bought them anyways and shrunk into them. Oh well I am sure I will be even smaller than that when I am done so next time I see a pair of 20's or 18's I think I will buy them if I like them and shrink down into them. Thanks for the idea. Christina

Christmasgirl
on 10/1/07 11:09 am - ID

RNY on 03/13/07

Topic: RE: Question about Spouses

Well, it sounds as if he may be a little jealous or insecure. And hey, as for the tight jeans, at least you got them on. You probably couldn't have done that 6 months ago. And in a few more months, you will be able to wear them comfortably. It is amazing how fast the body shrinks. Prior to surgery, I bought a size 8 pair of pants. I couldn't get them past my knees. Six months later, I wear them to work. So don't worry about your husband. As long as you feel good about yourself, that is all that matters.

Shirley H.
on 9/30/07 7:56 pm - Bradenton, FL

RNY on 03/19/07

Topic: RE: Question about Spouses

HELLO ALL WELL MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN QUITE DIFFERENT HE BECAME SICK 1 WEEK AFTER I HAD MY SUGERY SOME SAY I BROUGHT IT ALL ON BUT WHO KNOWS EXCEPT HE HAS GERD ACID REFLUX AND ESPAGUS ERROSION, AND A HYAIDAL HERNIA THAT HE HAS BEEN LIVING WITH BUT NEVER COMPLAINED UNTIL I HAD SUGERGY SOME SAY THAT IT WAS THE ATTENTION BUT I TRULLY DON'T BELEIVE THAT OH YEAH AND HIGH BP. HE HAS LOST 38 # AND REALLY DID NOT NEED TO HE IS KINDA TOO SKINNY NOW! BUT THE WHOLE THING BEHIND ME LOOSING AT FIRST HE REALLY DIDN'T LIKE IT BUT I THOUGHT HE WAS COMING AROUND UNTIL I PUT ON A REALLY TIGHT PAIR OF JEANS THE OTHER DAY AND WOW THE MONSTER CAME OUT OF HIM AND SAID YOU NEED TO LOOSE 20 OR 30 MORE TO WEAR THOSE JEANS I WAS SO UPSET I STILL HAVEN'T REALLY SPOKEN TO HIM ABOUT IT! I KINDA TOOK OFF THE JEANS AND PUT THEM TO THE BACK OF THE CLOSET I WILL TRY THEM AGAIN IN 2 WEEKS AND ALONE THIS TIME!!!! I STILL DON'T REALLY GET IT IS HE HAPPY FOR ME OR NOT I THINK NOT HE NEVER WANTED ME TO HAVE IT DONE. SO I GUESS MAYBE THAT WILL NOT CHANGE! i AM SOOOOOO HAPPY I HAD THIS DONE THOUGH IT WAS FOR ME NO ONE ELSE I NEEDED TO BECOME A HEALTHY PERSON AND I DO BELEIVE I HAVE DONE THAT! BYE FOR NOW SHIRLEY

CarolynK
on 9/30/07 1:20 pm - Canton, MI

RNY on 03/13/07

Topic: RE: 6 months out

Way to Go! Gotta love being a loser! Keep up the good work!

Gigi23
on 9/30/07 10:44 am - Haw River, NC

Topic: 6 months out

Hey all! I just passed 6 months out and I'm down 94 lbs with 51 left to lose. This has been an awesome journey. I thank God for this board and all the love, friendship and support I receive here~ Diane

David S.
on 9/29/07 12:25 am

RNY on 03/13/07

Topic: RE: The first 6 months

I am getting in at least 100G of protein a day too. It is a mix of the following: 1. Snickers marathon protein bars (21 G each) 2. Protein bullets (41 g each) 3. colby jack string cheese (7 g each) 4. Other proteins (chicken/beef, etc) Take care!! --Dave 350/207/205