Monica has reached the Century Club in 9 months

Monica B.
on 9/7/05 1:00 am - Emery, SD

09/07/05 Hurrah for me,

I have officially lost 103 lbs. I went to see my surgeon and my weight management doctors yesterday and their scales confirm my weight loss on this wonderful journey.

Both sets of providers were very, very pleased with my progress and lack of complications. I had a bunch of labs drawn yesterday and this morning. Hopefully the blood work will show good results. Both doctors said that I glow, I really do and the glow comes from within. I went over to Mercy hospital to see the nurses who took care of me while I was hospitalized for the surgery. One nurse in particular, Anne Lynch made such a big difference with my care. She is the head nurse for the Bariatric patient wing and she is a wealth of common, good sense, you can do this knowledge and enthusiasm. She was so touched that I took the time to let her know in person that she made such a difference for me, while in the hospital (she wiped my ass more than a few times, made me blow into my air machine, got my legs moving as well as my big behind) and after I went home with her tips and good ideas for those first few weeks. It takes a village to make us each successful. I am so thankful for the OB OFF village, oh yes indeed. I need to apply for a Century Club card. Hurrah. I am a healthier, happier, sexier, and more thankful each day for my new life. Thank you all my friends and pathmates. I appreciate you all. Your strength and resolve have helped me so much! Love and hugs

Monica

Age 58, 5'3" 330/227/1?? 12/06/04

MaryS
on 9/7/05 2:50 am - Long Island, NY

RNY on 12/09/04

Monica, That is such great news! I am so happy to hear that you are going great. Mary 302/198.5/1??

CuteDonna
on 9/7/05 8:47 am - Effort, PA

RNY on 12/09/04

ALRIGHT MONICA!!

Donna doing the HAPPY DANCE FOR YOU

Cheers

Donna 338/183

kwillson
on 9/7/05 8:55 am - Spring Hill, KS

RNY on 12/06/04

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Wonderful accomplishment Monica! Kelly

kwillson
on 9/7/05 8:55 am - Spring Hill, KS

RNY on 12/06/04

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Wonderful accomplishment Monica! Kelly

Loni*
on 9/7/05 11:10 am - TX

RNY on 12/16/04

{{{Monica}}} Congrats on your loss and hitting the Century Club, this is great. You have done such a great job. Take care, Loni

FranCrouch
on 9/7/05 10:23 pm - Forest, VA

RNY on 12/20/04

Dear Monica, Good for you! You have certainly inspired me through this journey. I am 5 pounds from the Century Club, but if I stay here this is fine with me! I feel great and am truly at a place that I can be happy with and maintain. I know exactly how you feel as I am also very thankful for how great I feel. I am definately still me, but a better version of myself now! God Bless you! Fran

Age 36, 4'11" 224/129/124 goal 12/20/04

cabutterfly
on 9/7/05 10:54 pm - Ridgeway, VA

RNY on 12/02/04

Congratulations Monica!!!!! I am so excited for you!

Keep up the wonderful work and I was very touched by you going and thanking your nurse. I had a wonderful nurse also. Even though I am fairly new to the board, all of you are an inspriration to me.