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Hi I went to see surgeon on Jan 31 08. I had not seen him since Oct 30th of 2007 He said i didn't need to come back for 3 months cause i was doing so well. I weight 273 on May16th of 2007 the date of my surgery and now i weigh 133 . I have lost a total of 140 pounds that is a whole nother person. it is so unreal still to look at myself in the mirror and think back to what shape health wise i was one year ago. And how big i was in size. I'm skin and bones now cause I have no fat left on my body any place. it is just a big shock to put on a pair of Jeans size 14's when I was wearing sizxe 46 in men's jeans just a year ago. I'm so glad i had this surgery it really did save my life.

Deb you're doing incredible! Does it even sink in your brain that you've lost more weight than you now weigh? I can't imagine. I'd have to lose another like 15 pounds to be half my size. lol There's no way that'll happen. You've done an amazing job. I hope you're as thrilled as I think you are!!! Way to go!!! * Cyndi *

Cyndi when did you have your surgery? You know I never really thought of it until you said something I have lost more then I weigh. My idea weight is 122. So I'm not there yet. But it will not be hard to loose ten pounds. I'm only 5ft. 4inches tall. Dr.Sundberg was right when he said wait intil you see yourself in the mirror for the first time. It is still alittle over whelming. i have be heavy most of my adult life. My lhealth really went down hill in the last year. I had Sleep Apnea real bad I was ona breathing machine to help me breath at night. I had high cholesterol and was meds for that. I had high blood pressure And was well over 100 pounds. So it will take sometime for the new me look to sink into to my brain. I have never hit a plateau at all since I had the surgery and started loosing the wieght.

I had my surgery on 5/25/07. I turned 42 on 5/29/07. My RNY was the BEST birthday present I could have ever gotten. See, it takes someone on the outside to show you what an outstanding job you've done! My surgeon's goal for me was 150. I made that on my 8 month surgiversary. lol I'm 147 now. My husband is terrified that I'll want to go much lower. I'm 5'8" and, though I'd LOVE to hit 132.9, I don't think it'll happen. lol That would mean I lost half of me. I didn't realize how small I am now until I watched "How to Look Good Naked" one Friday night. If you haven't seen it, Carson Kressley has the woman stand in front of an array of mirrors. They're lined up so you can see ALL your angles. One night I went to my back bathroom, grabbed a full-length mirror and put it on the wall opposite my huge mirror. Yup, I stripped to undies and took a good, long look. No huge flab rolls at my stomach. No huge, protruding backside either. No thighs that rub together horribly when I walk. DARN! I do look okay semi-naked! That's when I realized I DO look as good as I feel. Try it! I was born 8 lbs 15 1/2 oz. So, close enough to 9 lbs. I've ALWAYS been heavy. My mom? Still tiny. Got the fat gene from dad's side. Guess who was my big cheerleader when I finally announced I was going to have surgery and had a date. My daddy!!! He was so excited for me! He still calls me each Friday morning at 11 am (that was my surgery time) to see how I'm feeling and what I weigh. Sure, they only live 20 minutes from here but it's something fun we do. He told me a few weeks ago if he were younger he would do it too. Mom's okay with it.....now. She was terrified in the beginning. Her younger sister's stepdaughter had the surgery and, well, she's just as big as when she began. She had horrible complications too. But, I've done great and I'm proud to tell anyone and everyone how wonderful my RNY has been to me!!! Congratulations Deb! You're doing an AWESOME job! I can't wait to see your post when you hit 122! * Cyndi *

Cyndi email me at my email address i have so thing to tell you.