Just poppin' in at 8 months post-op

Mark G.
on 9/26/11 5:14 pm
I haven't been here for a long while, just got sick of some of the drama but, I decided to pop in and say hi to those *****member me and who might be interested in how I am.

I'm officially 8 months post-op today and am pleased a*****h. I've dropped nearly 170 lbs from my highest weight and I feel better than I have in years. I've went from a 5-6x shirt and size 58 pants, to Lg-1x shirts and size 38 pants. I run, walk, breathe and live a great life now.

Those of you *****member me pre-op, know the issues I had. I had high ass blood pressure (avg 150-165/85-95), sleep apnea, edema in my legs, joint pain and horrible back pain. I was also anemic and pre-diabetic as well. All of that is resolved...all of it!

Here's a pic of me on the day of surgery (1/27):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UlD2-7sIfI0/TUtE0uBOfUI/AAAAAAAAAKM/6uDF3LtJZGY/s640/2011-01-27%25252004.08.43.jpg

Here's a pic from yesterday:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299556_1542880348370_1725837930_803248_1108937696_n.jpg

Anyway, I'll drop back under the radar but, I just want to wish all of you the greatest of success and, to you pre-ops and newbie DSers, this surgery can literally change your life in ways you only dream about, right now. Push forward and get your life back. Mortiferi out.
Please visit my DS blog! HW:427/SW:381/GW:215


MajorMom
on 9/26/11 7:08 pm - VA
You're doing great, Mark. Happy 8-month surgiversary!

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
                                 ******GOAL*******

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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Fran-I Am
on 9/26/11 7:23 pm
WOW! Way to go! Happy surgiversary to you.

    
SW 1012/11 265#  CW 10/10 142#
teachmid
on 9/26/11 9:16 pm - OKC, OK
Congratulations on your success!!
     -Gail-
SW  257    CW  169  GW  165
  
calendargirl
on 9/26/11 10:49 pm - Land of Oz, KS
DS on 04/20/12

Looking Good!

C-Girl

Starting Stats: Ht: 5' 0" HW: 242 ~ SW: 229.9 ~ CW: 117 ~ Goal: 124.9 ("normal" BMI)
% EWL @ 03 months: 36%             % EWL
 @ 09 months: 80%
% EWL @ 06 months: 63%             % EWL @ 12 months + 2 weeks: 100%

sandyv63
on 9/26/11 11:06 pm - Naples, FL
Has it been 8 months already? You are unrecognizable! What a change. You look fantastic. I think I may be finally getting the DS in November or December so I am getting really excited (and nervous too.) Continued success to you!!
sandy_mt
on 9/26/11 11:14 pm
 Fantastic!!  I love hearing about these kinds of updates!  It's so motivating!!!  You're doing so well!!

Sandy
    
(deactivated member)
on 9/27/11 12:56 am
Wow! Looking great Sir! Glad to hear from you and that you are doing so great. Hardly recognized your avatar.
strawberry28
on 9/27/11 1:24 am - somewhere, MD
Wow awesome!  You look great.  Thanks for sharing.

SW= 268     
CW= 145  ***GOAL REACHED on Christmas Day 2010****             
GW=145
5'6"       BMI= 23
 LapBand 3/2006 to Revision DS 12/2009
Get the FACTS about the Duodenal Switch at www.DSFACTS.com or http://www.duodenalswitch.com/

 Extended Tummy Tuck, BL/BA scheduled for 11/18/11 Dr. Larry Lickstein          
        
(deactivated member)
on 9/27/11 1:50 am - Bayonne, NJ
Congrats, what a great job!
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