I Lost My Sister

Debby Marcus
on 12/27/05 10:08 am - Wallingford, CT

Hi, All! Don't be alarmed; my sister's fine and I know where she is. But when I added up all of the inches I've lost in various parts of my body in this year since surgery it totalled over 60 inches. And I've lost 100 lbs. since the 1st time I saw Dr. Aranow in Oct. 2004, but compared to my highest weight about 2 years earlier I've lost over 126 lbs. My sister is 5 ft. tall (60 inches) and weighs about 120 lbs., so I've lost my sister! To me that's an amazing visual aid...to think that I've lost the equivalent of an adult...a short one, but nevertheless an adult. But this year hasn't just been about loss...of inches, pounds, numbers in front of an "X" on a clothing label, a marriage... It's also been about gains...of supportive friends (both on and off this board), things I can do (or do better or more easily) than I could a year ago, a healthier life, possibilities for the future... I am so grateful for this "tool" that Dr. Aranow gave me. (To be honest, he didn't really "give" it to me, Healthnet "bought" it for me.) Without it I wouldn't be where I am now. Debby

(deactivated member)
on 12/27/05 10:15 am - CT

RNY on 12/28/05 with

Way to go Debbie!!!! Congratulations on your anniversary. I will see you on the losing side in a few days. I have my scapolamine patch (for n/v) on and my bag packed, and I a ready to go.

terridakdal
on 12/27/05 10:21 am - Waterford, CT

Congratulations on your 1 Year Anniversary Debby. You have done a terrific job and look mahvelous dahlink! Hoping all the gains from here on out are happy and healthy ones! terri

Towanda Strong3
on 12/27/05 6:31 pm - Somewhere in, CT

RNY on 07/06/04

Congratulations Debbie!

From the amount of weight you have lost since your last photo on your profile, looks like a new photo is in order. Enjoy your 2nd year... that, too, brings added growth and possibility. Towanda

tammy2
on 12/27/05 9:49 pm - Newington, CT

RNY on 11/16/04 with

I panicked when I saw your post! I'm glad that you are doing so well. It is truly amazing, isn't it!? Tammy

Kathy K.
on 12/28/05 7:17 pm - Waterford, CT

RNY on 10/18/04 with

Hey Debbie, You gave me almost heart attack !!! LOL Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! Remember I was the first person who welcomed you at Support group meeting when you first time arrived! WINK! I know you will keep your tools and will be more happier ... Hope 2006 will be great year for you! Go to take your dream vacation !!! Will see you at post op meeting next year! Happy New Year Debbie! Hugs Kathy K

phyllisrule
on 12/28/05 3:37 am - new britain, CT

RNY on 04/05/05

That is a fun analogy!!!

Carol Jean (CJ)
on 12/28/05 4:47 am - Non-Op, CT

Wow congrats! Such a clever way to put it!!

KimmieC
on 12/28/05 5:09 am - Milford, CT

VBG on 12/30/04

Hey Debby, Scared me there for a minute when I saw the post. I am glad it wasn't anything serious. Just an analogy of yours, haha. Good one. Congrats there sweetie on your success and one year!!!!!!!!!

My year anniversary is coming up in a couple of days, only 110lbs so far but I am getting there. Take care and keep up the good work!!! Your my hero. Hugs KimC