4 month update

I went to the doctor on the 17th, and found out I am now at 310lbs. So that means I have lost 70 lbs since surgery. From my highest weight(497lbs) in 2000, I have lost a total of 187 lbs...While at a flea market this weekend, I saw a teacher I had in high school(haven't seen her in about 5 years), and she didn't know who I was. The doctor also said all my blood work levels were good... Just thought I would let you know....keep up the good work everyone!!! April

hi april, that's really fantastic - you must be so proud of yourself! congratulations! susan

woooohooooooo! Congratulations April! You are doing an awesome job! I'm so happy for you ~Sue

Hurrah!!! Thanks for sharing your fantastic news with us. Keep up the good work yourself, you are doing amazingly well! Doreen

WOW! Isn't it fun when you run into someone who has no idea who you are? I love it. It really is amazing. Glad to know you're doing so well. Keep up the great job! Jo

Wow, you are doing so well. It is great when people we haven't seen in a while don't recognize us. Especially when it it because we've lost so much weight. Glad to hear your blood work came out fine. Thanks for the update...... Shannon

Congradulations! I have lost 79lbs so far and I can't wait till I get down to my goal weight. You done great so far! Keep up the great work! Lisa 279/198/150

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Keep on the good work and thanks for sharing so that we know that we can get there. That's so encouraging. Wow, I didn't think they did blood work so soon. I think my doc wants to wait til the 6month mark. And it was good that you surprised your teacher.

Ruth, Mayo Clinic of Rochester, MN usually does the bloodwork at 3 months, 6 months, and then on from there....but my regular doc keeps track of my liver every 2 months....before surgery I was on a diabetes med called Actos...and it sometimes causes liver disfunction....so he is just extra careful.... April

Thanks guys....you are alot of my support team....I live with my dad since my divorce...and he isn't always very supportive..he still says he doesn't see a difference...which I know he should...considering most of my clothes don't fit.... Most of the time I read posts but don't respond...but am so glad I found this site....THANKS...I have learned alot from the people here...and hopefully I won't lurk much too long....lol April PS....is there anyone from kissimmee, FL or Orlando who would like to meet in May?..I will be down there the third week to go to disney world...(hopefully I will be able to ride a few rides)...cause that is a dream of mine..I haven't fit into rides at a amusement park since I was 16....just let me know via email....Thanks