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Cynthia D.
on 9/27/04 11:17 am - Richmond, VA

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Cisbell
on 9/27/04 1:38 am

Topic: RE: Reflections of A Year Gone By!

Patti--congratulations on your terrific weight loss. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts with us. I feel, too, that my brain is months behind my body. Sometimes I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and am very surprised that I look so good. But, when will my thinking mirror the mirror? I hold up a pair of pants and think "ain't no way those things will ever fit", and they do. Happy anniversary to all of us!!! Connie

mary jane S.
on 9/26/04 11:34 am - leechburg, pa

RNY on 09/25/03

Topic: One year anniversary lost 195lbs

I am so happy I made the decision to have wls a year ago. I can't believe I lost so much in a year. My surgeon says I lost 85% of my excess weight he is very proud of me. I have notice I'm eatting more than I did before but my doctor said that I'm doing alright. Here is a example what I eat in a day For Breakfast I have honeynut cherios and fruit( I have 2 eggs the next day for breakfast. For lunch I have one slice of 6 carb bread with a slice of salami, ham and cheese with mustard and a apple. For Dinner I have chicken leg and a thigh with a veg. and 2 tbs of potatoes. I mostly eat 3 times a day, sometimes if I get hungry in the evening I will have some kind of protien snack. Well happy anniversary to anyone who had wls in sept 2003 . Thank God I had this wls a year ago. I am much healthier this year and can do so much more. Love MJ

misha
on 9/26/04 7:38 am - peoria, IL

RNY on 09/26/03

Topic: It was one year ago today.....

that my life changed forever. Nothing will ever be the same and I am so grateful! This has been an adventure and I thank God every day that I was able to have this surgery. I have lost 110 pounds, an abusive boyfriend, and my feelings of low self worth! Thank all of you for being supportive and encouraging me every step of the way. I could not have gotten through this without you. My goal for the next year is to lose at least another 50 pounds, and to address my food issues at Overeaters Anonymous. Thanks again for your love and support!

(deactivated member)
on 9/25/04 12:51 pm - Eltisley, UK

Topic: RE: Happy Re-Birthday to me!

Happy Rebirthday! It is wonderful how WLS has changed so many lives. I don't even put sugar to my lips, don't want to go thru dumping. I drank diluted orange juice at Christmas and was so miserable and sick I wanted to die!

Beth S.
on 9/24/04 3:26 pm - Belle Vernon, PA

RNY on 09/22/03

Topic: RE: A Reflective Thought

Hi Jesse, I have had many the same thoughts lately. People have responded so well to the " new me". It feels good to a degree. The thing that gets to me is how some people did not have the time of day for me before and now treat me so differently. Someone told my husband that now he has a true beauty...worth holding on to! Those kind of comments hurt! I am still me and was always worth holding on to! I will admit that I was a mess before and I do feel much better now, but as you said What did they think before... I am pleased with me now...I too feel fantastic...and worthy! Congrats to you.... Beth

jlewisjr
on 9/24/04 4:03 am - Elizabeth, NJ

RNY on 09/19/03

Topic: A Reflective Thought

Hi Everyone: Here is my weekly communication with you. It's been a year and a week since my surgery and I have noticed that people around see my weight loss after a year differently. All of my co-workers think that I look fantastic, people I have met that I have showed my before photo to are amazed, and people look at me and tell me not to lose any more weight. It's satisifying to me that WLS has changed how people see me but it's also gives me pause to consider what they thought of me before surgery. It's not that I really care about the negativity they may have thought of me before surgery because I have always maintained confidence in myself but now I can really weed out how people really feel as opposed to those who are just giving "lip service". Anyway, It's all about how I feel about myself that counts and on that score I feel fantastic. Remember that the only person who you have to please is yourself. Till next time, Jesse 373/190/-183