Pound a day since surgery? UPDATE!

Boy life has really changed for me since surgery. I now have a job from home, which I really enjoy doing. I've been very happy with being able to make money again. I already have so many plans of things I want to do in the future. I'm walking everywhere now and don't even think about it. I have no more back pain, no more hypertension, and my sleep apnea has improved greatly. I can clean my own house, I can take a shower standing up, my legs have improved so much, I catch myself crossing my legs! I stepped on the scale this morning and needless to say Kenneth was a little upset, for once I weigh less than he does! I put on his uniform pants again and they are falling off me. The scale said 421 pounds! That's 149 pounds since surgery 152 days ago!! Total loss of 194 pounds! Also my big news that I've been holding off telling everyone, is Kenneth is going to have the surgery. We had talked about it even prior to my surgery. As with most of us dieting has not been successful for him. Infact this morning we went to get his Phys Evaluation. They told him before he left that he more than qualifies, and seems emotionally stable. He goes to see Dr. Martindale (my surgeon) in November. We are hoping for a date around the first part of the year pending insurance approval of course. Some of you might remember that Kenneth had a foot ulcer, not related to diabetes. They suggested the weigh loss would help his foot with the pain he's been dealing with. I'm more nervous about his surgery than I was my own, if that makes sense! His father had surgery back in 1992, he was over 500 pounds. I know he's been worried because his father had his first heart attack around Ken's age. We are both so young to be missing out on so much, he's so active yet the weight just keeps coming. So now you all know the news! I'm sure this will be more stressful than my own surgery, so glad to know I got you guys! I'm back to work! Please stop by my hubby's surgery page and show your support http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=k1094180275 Amy 615/570/421/Healthy Ps If you missed it I did an article for obesityhelp.com's magazine to see the article you can go to my site amylhwilliams.com add http:// in front to see most recent picture ourworld.cs.com/wlsandyou/SpotlightPics/Amy5months.JPG

AMY!!! I will definately be keeping you all in my prayers while Kenneth gets to go through this wonderful process. I'm so proud and happy for your progress. This tool is AMAZING isn't it? It's truly a blessing! Please let Ken know that we're here for him too!!! If there's anything we (or I) can do please e-mail me and let me know!!!! (((((Much love))))) Dee De (Aka dancing Diana - or the "wild child")

I am so happy for you! I know you feel better. If you and Kenneth need anything just let me know. Please let us know when his surgery is scheduled. I wasn't in the group when you had your surgery but I can be here now to help. Hugs, Debra =^..^=

Amy, That is great. You deserve it girl. Congrats on Ken's surgery. I am so happy for both of you. A little jealous as I have never been smaller than my husband!!!! but thanks to surgery I am closer now than I was before!! lol. Take Care and thanks for keeping us posted. lynn

I'm so happy that you're doing so well and are looking forward to all the wonderful things the future holds for you. Congrats to your hubby! I think that's awesome. Before you know it you'll be doing the Peachtree Roadrace together and blowing everyone away! Kelle

Amy, I am sooooo happpy for you on your weight loss!!! You just keep on losing and before you know it, you'll be saying "sleep apnea? What sleep apnea?" I hope that everything goes okay for you and Kenneth with all of his appts. and the ins approval process. You have all of my good wishes and prayers!! Cathy Martin

Amy!!!!!!!! That sounds great, congratulations on all of the above and we will keep you in our prayers. Continued sucess in your weight loss and all the good stuff that is happening. Mary Rafeedie

Amy!!!!!!!! That sounds great, congratulations on all of the above and we will keep you in our prayers. Continued sucess in your weight loss and all the good stuff that is happening. Mary Rafeedie

That is wonderful, Amy. I am so excited for both you and Kenneth and I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers as well. You both deserve all the best and may you both be Blessed accordingly. Hugs and prayers, Theresa

I applaud you both for the joint effort you've put forth for your surgery, Amy, and now Ken's. I only hope the best for him. I just know you guys are gonna be posted kids for WLS! I'm so proud of you both. I'm 11 weeks into surgery and know it's the right thing. Continued success to you both.