Toot toot, and thank you.

Judyanne, on the Califoria board, reminded me, today is my one year anniversary of my Lap RNY so I am tooting my own horn. I lurk more than I post but you have all helped to keep me on track and your support has been a blessing and I thank you all. This is a wonderful tool and each of you have given encouragement in using it wisely. My highest weight was 319, 5' 6" and my BMI was 51.4 and a BMI of 51.4 super morbidly obese. Today my weight is 175, I have gained 1 inch back in height, my BMI is 27.4 so I am overweight. Oh, and lost a shoe size. My surgeon said I have exceeded his expectations and all of my blood work was great so he wants me to make an appointment in a year for follow up. I have gone from a tight size 28 jeans to being comfortable in size 12 jeans, a size 14 in dress slacks, and medium sweaters/t shirts. From size 4x button down blouses to a 16/18 so there is enough room for my "wings". Thank you, everyone! Carol

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOU ARE DOING GREAT

Carol, Happy Anniversary! You've done great. It seems like everyone of us from April 2006 has done extremely well and I attribute alot of that due to the wonderful support in this room. Hopefully that will continue in year two of our new life. Good luck. Floyd

Carol, you have done wonderfully. I never thought that I might gain in height without all that extra poundage. I will have to check! Julia

Dear friend, you can toot your own horn, this has been a wonderful journey. You have gain a inch, and I have lost an inch. Isnt that funny, lol. Congradulations on your wonderful success. YOU GO GIRL Kathleen

Congratulations Carol. One year has gone by so fast and along with it 144lbs. That is fantastic. You must feel just great. Your progress shows how well someone can do using their tool to the max. All the best for the coming year. Sher

Thank you each and everyone,for taking your time to answer my post with such caring. Each of you are the real sucess story for sharing your journies, triumphs and stumbling blocks and by reaching out to strangers with so much love and understanding, God has blessed us and we will continue to grow healthier and in health because you have shared and continue sharing this remarkable new life............... Carol

Way to go, Carol! I can't believe you grew an inch. Maybe I should measure myself. An extra inch would be awesome. You have done such a great job. Wishing you continued success in your journey, Lisa

In high school I was 5'10", I know we all lose height with age, but in my case the excess weight surely contributed as well. It is much easier to stand taller now, and the added bonus is better health, yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carol, I was so glad to meet you in Irvine. That pre-op shirt you had on was a Hoot! Happy Anniversary!