9 months out

I really haven't posted here much but I would like to share my 9 month anniversary. This surgery was the best thing I have done...except for having my kids. I am 143 pounds down as of today, went from a size 26 to a 12. I am 7 pounds from my Docs goal, but he said I am going to pass that with no problems I feel absolutely wonderful about my decsion even though other problems have crept up. I found out couple days ago that I am going to probably have to have a hysterectomy. My weight hid the fact I had a prolapsed uterus and now that the weight is almost gone...it has gotten worse. Glad I am done having kids I just wanted to wish everyone good health and luck with their own results. Tracey 327/184/177

Tracey, Congrats on the weight losss you must be feeling great. I am sorry you are going to have to have surgery but know it will not be as bad as when you had all the extra weight and had surgery. I am down ove 140 pounds since surgery and 155 from my highest weight. I also have to have surgery but for a hernia the doctor discovered when doing my gastric-bypass. I was hoping to loss all my weight prior to needing this surgery but no such luck. I am 30 pounds from my surgeons goal and 40 pounds from my goal but know I will hit it. I have had no complications from this and know except for my kids the best thing I have ever done in my life. Best of luck on your surgery and congrats on the weight loss. Ginny 340/198/160

Great news about your weight loss, Tracey! I went through the surgery to repair a prolapsed uterus about 14 years ago. It was a horrible surgery---and an awfully painful recovery. However, the good news is that two years ago, I had a full hysterectomy, and it was the BEST surgery I ever had! Hardly any pain at all....and I cannot believe how good I have felt since! Hopefully you'll have as pleasant an experience as I did. The doctor took my ovaries also, so I now take Premarin every day. I feel absolutely fantastic. No hot flashes. No mood swings. No pain! Good luck to you in all your efforts, weight loss and otherwise! ~Laura

Wow, awesome job Tracey!!!! You're doing great, keep up the good work! Lots of love, Dawn 257/157/140?