RE: 1 YEAR POST CHECKUP

I saw Dr. Irgau and the rest of his staff today at my 1 year post op appointment. Happy to say, I am alive and healthy. No drugs for blood pressure or cholesterol anymore. Dr. Irgau was pleased with my losses and especially happy about the exercise that I am doing. He said when the weight loss stops in around another 6 months, I will not gain weight if I continue to exercise. He also said I can back-off on the protein a little. Danielle cracked up. Said she never heard him say that to anyone before. I am getting in about 120-130 grams a day. I still do 3 protein drinks a day. I am so used to it, I kinda hate to change the program. But I will try my best and replace it with water or hot chocolate. My newest Statistics: Then --------------- Now weight 356.4 lbs----- 217.4 lbs neck 17.5"----------- 15.5" waist 60.0"----------- 42.5" hips 60.5"------------- 45.5" Total loss 139 lbs & 34.5 inches I really wish the best for you everyone that takes this journey. Thanks for being here for me on mine. Stay tuned, more to come. Elissa

WAY TO GO ELISSA! If anyone is going to be a success it will be YOU! Your stats are a great motivator...

Hey there! Great job, Elissa! Keep up the outstanding work! Valerie

Go, Elissa!!! Wow! Not bad for a year! So tell me, did you feel like the time and changes flew by? keep up the inspiring work! Sandi

You are amazing, Angel. And a tough act to follow... Keep up the good work. Dianne

Great job Elissa! You should be very proud of yourself...WOW you can get that much protein in a day. I sometimes can get 70-80....nothing higher so far but then again I am five months behind ya. Keep up the good work! Debbie

What a wonderful checkup! You done so well. I hope to have half the discipline you have had. Here's to another fantastic year for you! Gigee

Way to go Elissa!!!! woohoo! YOu have done a great job! WOW back off the protein!!!! Holy moly! 'GASP' Im shocked he said that too. They normally push that protein like theres no tomorrow. Im sure he knows how good you are with the protein Heres wishing you continued success! Elizabeth M

Congrats to you Elissa!!! I am glad everything is going so well. You are truly a leader in this WL Journey. ~O'Shell

Elissa, I'm so very, very, very proud of you! You are doing so excellent!!!! How much protein does he want you to get in now? I still struggle to get it all in..but doing well. I just can't believe its been a year..next month, I'll be celebrating a year as well..can you believe how fast this has all gone????? But what a wonderful change!!! You go girl!!! Hugs! Kimberly