one year anniversary!!!

Well, folks...the day has arrived! Today is my one year anniversary. And although I did not met the century mark of 100 lbs in that time frame, I am ecstatically happy with what this surgery has done for me! My cholesterol is down, my high blood pressure is gone, my sleep apnea is gone, my back and knee pain are gone, I have successfully quit smoking for over a year now ...and I am so happy with the weight loss results. But best of all, not only has it saved my life...but it has brought me some of the dearest and best friends anyone could ask for. I couldn't have done it (and continue to do it) without u!!! So here's to u, my AMOS friends!!! Here are my stats for this anniversary day: Summary Report: Beginning Date: 11/4/03     Current Date: 11/4/04       Weeks Out: 52 Beginning Weight:  265    BMI:  45.5     Current Weight: 188      BMI: 32.3 Medically Suggested Ideal Weight:  121    BMI: 23.2           Average American Weight for a person of your Height and Age: 153  BMI: 26.4 Weight Data: Beginning:  Excess Weight above Ideal: 144   Excess Weight Above Normal: 112 Current:      Excess Weight above Ideal: 67    Excess Weight Above Normal:  35 Calculated Expected Loss Percentage: 75% Goal Weight: 157                  Pounds from Goal:  31 Last Loss: -188                    Loss to Date:  77 Average Loss: 1.5     Average Loss last 4 Weeks: -47 LBM: Lean Body Mass (LBM): 111  Method Used: Standard    Activity Level: Sedentary BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): 1592     Calories to Maintain Current Weight: 1911 Protein: Strongly Suggested Protein grams per day: 53      Minimum Protein: 60 grams per day Water: Suggested Water Intake per day:  11    Glasses or  86  ounces per day BMI: Beginning BMI: 45.5     Current BMI: 32.3     Current BMI Status: Obese    BMI Goals:   Super Morbidly Obese to Morbidly Obese                         BMI: 49.9         Weight to Reach:  N/A       Status:  N/A Morbidly Obese to Severely Obese: BMI: 39.9         Weight to Reach:  232        Status:  Reached Severely Obese to Obese: BMI: 34.9         Weight to Reach:  203        Status:  Reached Obese to Over Weight: BMI: 29.9          Weight to Reach: 174        Status:  Not Yet Reached Over Weight to Normal Weight: BMI: 24.9           Weight to Reach: 145       Status:  Not Yet Reached Reminder: The above values are based on Medical Ideal Weight  - The values below are the Goal for "Normal Weight": BMI: 26.4             Weight to Reach: 153      Status:  Not Yet Reached Detailed Report: Weight: Your beginning weight  was  265   pounds.  According to medical standard charts, your ideal body weight is 121 pounds for your age and height.  However, the average weight for a person your age and height is 153. Excess Weight and Expected Loss: Weight loss standards are based on your medical ideal weight, which is 121.  This means that your excess body weight that is above your ideal weight is 144 pounds.  Bariatric surgery helps people lose between 50% and 100% of their excess weight.  Typically, people lose about 75% of their excess weight.  However, your calculated or chosen loss percentage is 75%.  This means at 75%, you can expect to lose about  108  pounds, which will make your Goal Weight 157 pounds. Body Mass Index - BMI BMI is an acronym for Body Mass Index.  It is an index based on height and weight and indicates a person's size or obesity level.  Your Beginning BMI was 45.5.  Your current BMI is 32.3.  Your Goal BMI is 26.9.  A normal or average BMI for a person of your age and height is 26.4. Have a great day!!! (((hugs))) -Karen

Karen, Congrats to you, my angel. I think you look fantastic. I agree with you, I have made some of the most wonderful friends. It's like having a whole other family. Love ya, Deb

Happy Anniversary !!!! Ken

You've come so far, and are looking great... Plus you are shining! Keep spreading your smile! Hope to see you at the next meeting. Your bud. Rob

Karen - Congrats to you! You have done a wonderful job and I know you will continue to succeed! Valerie

WOW Good for you darling! I'm so proud of you, not only for your accomplishment but for your attitude and optimism! Here's to you Happy Anniversary !! T

I agree. You were radiant last week. Bravo Dianne

Hey Karen, Congrats on your success!! Keep up the great job

Karen, *clearing throat and clearly out of tune she starts singing* HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ... Haaaaappy Annniversssssaaaaaary!!!! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPy Happy Anniversary ... happy happy happy happy happy aniversary ... ooohhhh happ..... ummmm ... never mind ... think you get the point!!! Just dropping in to say ... I am so very proud of you and happy for you!!! AND I wish for you many, many continued blessings this next year. What a ride eh? It has been an honor to travel this road with you!!! Love ya bunches you hot chickie sexy mama you!! Tammy BTW - think I am going to have to borrow your ponytail sometime???

Happy Anniversary Karen, hoochie Mama. You look fabulous. The pony tail curls agree with you. You looked HOT at Brett's party. Makes me want to be a blonde. AHHHHH I can see some changes coming too. Good statistics. Good Health. Good Friendship. Elissa