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Topic: 3 Year anniversary
I can't believe that almost 3 years old, I was a 382 lbs person with low self esteem. I remember back in 2003, when deciding to have the surgery, I was scared to death. Yes, I chicken out once, but I decide to go for it. Look, now it 2006 and I'm 134 lbs lighter, married and a mother. God has been good to me. Happy anniversary all!!!
Topic: A few weeks away......
Hi all....it's just a few weeks away until December when all of us "2003 Decembrites" will be celebrating anniversaries. My daughter-in-law was telling me today that she still can't believe the transition from a fat brunette (she didn't say it exactly like that) to a slim blonde.
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12-15-06 marks my 3 yrs. This year I turned 56..... in July of this year I received my AA degree w/ an emphasis in Psychology AND just as my three year WLS anniversary roles around next month, I will have my AS degree in nursing. I don't think I would have had the energy to accomplish this with my pre WLS weight.
Share your celebration......
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12-15-06 marks my 3 yrs. This year I turned 56..... in July of this year I received my AA degree w/ an emphasis in Psychology AND just as my three year WLS anniversary roles around next month, I will have my AS degree in nursing. I don't think I would have had the energy to accomplish this with my pre WLS weight.
Share your celebration...... 
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
Hi there Steve!!!! 
How are you doing? I am struggling with the same problems like you. I have to make the right choices. Thi****s me in the face everyday. I am out now with foot surgery, so I have to be careful since I am not moving around as much. I don't want to gain weight. My 3 year checkup is on December 15th which is my anniversary. I have lost all my weight and have been at "GOAL" for 2 years now. I gained 8 pounds and was so uncomfortable that I caught it in time and lost it. I just have to be careful everyday of my life.
Yes the journey continues and I am here with you on it.
(((HUGS)))) to you and everyone on their upcoming anniversary.
Lorraine
How are you doing? I am struggling with the same problems like you. I have to make the right choices. Thi****s me in the face everyday. I am out now with foot surgery, so I have to be careful since I am not moving around as much. I don't want to gain weight. My 3 year checkup is on December 15th which is my anniversary. I have lost all my weight and have been at "GOAL" for 2 years now. I gained 8 pounds and was so uncomfortable that I caught it in time and lost it. I just have to be careful everyday of my life.
Yes the journey continues and I am here with you on it.
(((HUGS)))) to you and everyone on their upcoming anniversary.
Lorraine 
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
Can you believe it's been three years?I can't.I still remember waiting for my surgery day to get here thinking that soon after that I would be normal.I have lost 346 lbs to date and I still have about 40 lbs to get to goal.I have been up and down for months and I hate it when i gain weight.I am always struggeling with making the right choices when it comes to food.So the journey continues.Good luck and have a great day steve
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on 10/29/06 6:42 am - syracuse, NY
on 10/29/06 6:42 am - syracuse, NY
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
Hey Steve my anniversary is dec 1st also. I am still at goal and feeling good about my choice to have wls.
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
Nona, 
Wow I am so happy to finally hear from you. You look wonderful girl. I am sorry about the FM and the CFS. I know what the FM is but please refresh my memory about what the CFS is. You have really lost and gotten to your "GOAL". I am well and feeling great. I still fight with the "FOOD DEMONS" every day.
How is Joe doing? I hope he is OK.
Take care and keep up your great work.
(((((HUGS))))...Lorraine 
Wow I am so happy to finally hear from you. You look wonderful girl. I am sorry about the FM and the CFS. I know what the FM is but please refresh my memory about what the CFS is. You have really lost and gotten to your "GOAL". I am well and feeling great. I still fight with the "FOOD DEMONS" every day.
How is Joe doing? I hope he is OK.
Take care and keep up your great work.
(((((HUGS))))...Lorraine 
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
You are right. It's hard to believe it's nearly three years. And I'm still losing weight. My new photos are up, stating size 10, but now I'm in an 8. This is so weird. I'm down to 156. Hope everyone is well. I'm struggling every day with my FM and CFS. But it's a losing battle, I'm afraid.
Nona
Nona 
Topic: RE: Roll Call!
Well, I haven't been here is . . . FOREVER, so here's my info.
Banded 12/03/03
Preop weight: 376
Postop: was down to 151 but have come up to about 158-163, which I am MUCH more comfortable with)
Weight lost: 210-220 pounds
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
Hi lorraine
Like you the only regret I have is not doing it sooner.I wasted so many years and 7 of them I didn't leave my house,I mean I didn't leave it at all for 7 years.But I am glad that I had wls,you can't go back so I go forward.This I was gonna keep under my hat but i'm gonna say it.I went to my Dr's last week and they did a bunch of test,my B-12 is very low,the thing that has me worried is my heart.I was told that it seems to be enlarged.Tommorow I go for a echo cardiogram and that will let us know what is going on.Yes i'm a little worried but i'm not gonna get all upset about it until we know what is going on.Also my lower back is really bothering me and my Dr thinks it is because of the B-12 deffiantcy(spelled wrong) so i have a bunch of x-rays tommorow as well.I will keep you updated when I find out i'll let you all know.Hope you all have a great night love steve
Topic: RE: almost 3 years
December will be here before we know it. I never thought losing weight would have such an affect on my life, my dreams, my goals.....everything! I couldn't have had the surgery any earlier....I wasn't 100# overweight when I had the surgery in 2003 but...I have no regrets. It seems we all agree on that. I enjoy your updates. I am in my final 10 weeks of nursing and on the 3rd anniversary of my WLS I will be walking across a college stage at my pinning ceremy. I would never have had the self-esteem to attempt such a thing at my age if I had been at my presurgical weight.
Blessings to all of you.....I keep poppin' in to see what's new with you guys and gals.
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