hey it's been 6 months and...

Just checking in, I had my 6 month follow up appt yesterday. I am happy to say that I have lost 64% of my excess body weight. A total of 106 pounds are gone. And my bmi is now 31.9 (I think ). How everyone else doing????? Karen D 310/204/165

Hey Karen WOW!! You are doing GREAT!! 106 is awesome! I am at 89...was hoping to hit 100 by cruise time, but maybe not. Doesn't matter, though! I feel so good now, and entertain thoughts of how I will feel when I lose another 40-50 lbs! Isn't it just the best thing you ever did for yourself? I think it is, for me. Take care, and keep up the good work!! Susan Littlepage

I feel great, never better, if I don't lose another ounce I will still be happy. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

HI Karen WOW what a great job your doing. Personally I am not doing too well just now, having problems with pain when eating then the discomfort of my whole abdomen swelling. I have seen one surgeon(he is general surgeon) who checked my gall bladder and have had a barium test. Unfortuately we he did not get to the bottom of the problem and he is now refusing to treat me. (Not the surgeon who done my RNY, he is in Belgium) This wonderful NHS. You are not supposed to answer them back!. The long and short of it is I know more about this surgery than he does. My GP. is arranging for me to see someone else, if he cannot sort me out then I think I will have to return to Belgium to see my surgeon. I seem to be at a standstill , I think my body is in starvation mode just now. Oh well at least I have not gained any weight. Jackie RNY 8/18/04 -79 270/191/140

Hi Karen, Congratulations on your sucess! You are doing great! You look wonderful! I have watched your journey from the beginning because I am also a patient of Dr. Averbach. Isn't he wonderful! Congrats! --Marianne

I've been watching you also Keep up your great work