Went for my check-up today

And got the "thumbs up" from Debbie. I have lost 57 lbs since my surgery. I'm walking 50-60 minutes three to four times a week. I can fit into clothes I haven't worn for YEARS! I have gone from a size 30-32 and XXXL to 24s and XLs. I can feel my shoulder bones and everything on me jiggles because it's getting all loosened up! I have so much energy now. I can walk an hour, come home and clean the house all day and still have energy left to go to a ball game or to a golf lesson (I have my first lesson tonight! YAY!). People are noticing the weight loss and making positive comments. My very unhealthy big stomach is shrinking-for women, the weight around the waist is the danger area for heart attacks. I'm telling everyone to give me gift certificates or $$ this Christmas so I can take advantage of the after Christmas sales to get a whole new wardrobe! This surgery has helped me to get a new life and I'm loving it! Oh, and Dr. Valin gave me a prescription for a pill that replaces a whole bunch of the vitamins, including B12 and calcium that I had been taking plus it has a few more goodies! YAY....fewer pills to take! I LOVE THAT! Ann 314/257/150

Ann: YEAY!!! for you. Sounds like you are doing great. When did you get your energy back? I had my surgery 7/26/04 and I am still dragging. Also what is this pill that Dr.Valin gave you? Chryssie

Awesome Ann! I went for my checkup at 2:00.. I must have just missed you. Keep up the good work!! Take care, Michelle

Ann, Congratulations!!!! You have alot to be happy about - I am really looking forward to that energy boost! Wendy

Yay Ann... That is great. Congratulations. It just gets better and better every day. Maggie Let's see some pics

Congratulations Ann, What an inspiration you are!! You are doing a great job and I'm sure I speak for everyone that we are very proud of you! Sandy

Hi Ann I can relate to you about big stomach. That is one of reasons I decided to go for surgery because my PCP Dr warned me about my very big round apple stomach which lead me to heart attacks. What kind of pill that replaced a whole bunch of vitamins, b-12 etc....? I am curious about this so I can ask Dr Aranow about this when I see him I hope I can have more Energy like you have now SMILE! Hugs Kathy K

Good for you Ann! Keep up the good work! You're doing wonderfully! Best, Lisa C