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Hello everyone, I didn't realize this part of the site existed! I had my surgery on the 29th of July and I feel I have done fairly well with everything. I had a lot of difficulty finding foods that agree with my system, but I have dealt with it. I started out May 15th, 2003 at 424 lbs. I had to lose weight to qualify for surgery because I had gained so much in the previous 6 mo. I went into surgery at 410. I weighed myself this AM and I am currently @ 300 lbs. I can't wait for that 300# mark to be gone forever! Hope all of you are doing well! Have a great day! Cynthia

Hello Cynthia. Great job! Keep up the good work. I had my surgery 7/3/03. I have lost 92 lbs. I started at 288lbs and now I am at 196lbs. I never thought I would see a size 16 again, but I am there. I feel great, and I tend to eat chicken alot, scared of other things, but I'm doing my best. Well, take care and keep up the good work!! Lillie

Thanks! You've also done a great job! A size 16 is WAY down the road for me (but at least it's on the road)! This surgery is the best! Cynthia

Congratulations, Cynthia. You are doing awesome!!! I had surgery on 7/9 and I am down 93 lbs. Isn't life grand?? Michelle 270/177/130

Congrats to you, too! Yes, life is grand! Cynthia

Great job Cynthia! My RNY was 07/15/2003 and I have lost 80 pounds forever...244/164 I now weigh less than when I got married in 1976 to my wonderful, supportive husband! He has seen me many sizes, all UP the scale but only pictures of me at a lesser weight. I'm so excited for you and your successful journey that you have embarked on. Go get'm girl!

Thanks! We are of the few who are lucky enough to have been blessed with great men, life couldn't be much better! Mine is so happy that I am feeling healthier every day. Take care! Cynthia

i am very new to this page as well, didn't know that this part of the site existed either. i have truly been blessed by what i've read here, and i plan to visit this page on a regular basis so that i can stay abreast on issues that may and will come up as i continue this journey on the other side, as a "LOSER". WOW, i can't believe i actually typed (called, said) that word "loser", but that is exactly what i am, and i give God the glory. may everyone continue to be blessed, and may the families who are suffering (from complications or deaths) from this surgery, find solace/comfort in HIS WORD.