Looking forward to October 2003

I am Nancy Hensley who seems not to know how to update my profile. I am nearly two years out....and I am still very glad I had my surgery. Pre op I was 243.5 lbs. Today I am at 150 lbs. I can get down to 149.5, but then go above 150 again. Seems I cannot get down below 150 and stay. However, I will not complain. I am greatful to be at 150. I am 5 ft. 7 inches tall so that is not excessive. I exercise at Curves 4 to 5 times a week. I have been there since Feb. Prior to that I mostly walked and did some water aerobics. Curves seems to be easy for me to do and it is close to my house. The doctors still watch my progress and Dr. Proctor's office from Gainesville, GA where I had the surgery monitors the blood work done here in TX when I have it faxed to him. I still believe he is an excellent surgeon and caring person. Since I went on Medicare before I was to the point of plastic surgery, I cannot afford to have that done. I was told Medicare will not pay. This is not a major concern since the way I feel and the turn about in my life is more important than extra hanging skin and drooping everything! Praise the Lord for his allowing all these good things to happen to me.

Hi, Nancy! It is good to read about someone who is the same month post op as me. I had my surgery on Oct. 12, 2001. I can't believe that it has been almost 2 years. I weighed in at 312 pounds, and I now weigh 148. I finally made it below 150 last Friday, and I am trying to stay there. It is difficult! I really want to get and STAY below 150. I'm only 5'2", so I probably could lose another 20 pounds, but I'm ok with staying between the 140-145 pound mark. Once I get the loose skin removed, I hope to be down to that amount. I just had to have my gallbladder removed, so I'll have to wait on the plastic surgery until next summer. I'm a teacher, so it would be better if I had that surgery during the summer. Have a great day, and I'll be praying that you can get below 150. I also thank God daily for providing doctors the wisdom to do this surgery. It has literally changed my life!!! Linda Groce

Hi Nancy, great job on your weight loss, good to connect with others who have had the surgery in Oct 01, hasn't this been wonderful? I started out at 278, now have kept off most but 10 pds up and down, would love to keep that off, but feel good, and love being able to buy cute clothes that look good. may this coming holidays be wonderful for you as we continue to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. God Bless you, Suzie (Nancy Meriwether)