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Topic: 4 month update
Hello Everyone,
I had my surgery on 6/23/03 and hit the 70 pounds lost today!!! I was sitting at 69 pounds for over a week. I started out at 244 and am 5'4". I am down to 174 today and have gone from a size 22 to a size 16. I have had several complications, including having my stoma close on me which caused vomiting 5 -6 times a day. But they opened that back up and things are going great now. My goal was to lose 100 by Christmas and I am not sure that I will make that goal, but thats OK. My hubby is taking me to Vegas for my 4 month anniversary of surgery and I am so excited about actually fitting into an airplane seat and being comfortable! I would never push or even strongly suggest to someone to have this surgery because of the problems I have had, and I would NEVER want to go through the past four months again. But now that I am feeling better it is worth it.
Topic: RE: Checking in
Sounds like you are doing really good. Those of us who have more to lose, tend to lose it faster. But hey a size 16 is nothing to complain about. I have gone from a size 26 to size 18. Looking forward to size 16, hopefully real soon. Keep up the good work.
Topic: RE: 18 weeks and 2 plateaus later...
Sounds like you are doing really great! Keep it up. My surgery was 6/3/03 and I am down 77 pounds. I am actually enjoying going clothes shopping for a change. Of course I can't buy much for it does not fit for very long. But that too is a good thing.
Topic: RE: 16 weeks post-op...
Hi Casey L.
Hope you are doing fine and well. I have not gotten a date yet, but I am approved. How many weeks will I be out after surgery. Rouen Y Open. My email address is [email protected].
Take Care
Jayne G.
Topic: 16 weeks post-op...
I am also 16 weeks post-op, as of yesterday. I am feeling better everyday. I have lost 80lbs so far. I would have this surgery again in a minute!
Good luck to all.
Casey in Maine
Topic: 16 weeks
Hi it been a little over 16 weeks and I've lost 65pds. It's the best thing I could have done for myself, I feel great and am starting to look great!!!!!
Topic: 16 wks
Well its been 16 wks and I am down 82lbs. Hard to believe, but with all the complications I have had it was expected. I am finally getting to the point of walking normal again. If it had not been for my sister I would not be here today. She was my angel through all of this. I am glad to be half normal at doing things again. Although I wouldn't have minded going to Six Flags this year with my daughter...Deb
Topic: 18 weeks and 2 plateaus later...
Down 80 lbs but things have slowed down quite abit but still losing. I feel great! Surgery date 6/4/03
Topic: Checking in
Believe it or not, I just found this reunion page. Didn't even know it existed. I've been doing great since the surgery. I'm one of the slow losers. I am down 57 pounds now and wearing a size 16 from a 22. Not realy eating much. Nothing appeals to me. It's become a chore rather than a enjoyment, as in the past. Hope everyone is doing great in their journey.
Topic: RE: how much do you eat
I can eat way too much. The other day I ate almost an entire bag of fat free popcorn. I decided then and there that it was time to invoke the Rules for the Pouch. I now water-load prior to eating and I eat much less. If I water-load correctly I can only eat about 1/2 cup of food and then I'm not desiring food until the next meal.
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