Am I dreaming?

linda I.
on 6/19/07 12:04 am - baltimore, MD

Is this a dream or what? I saw Dr Schweitzer yesterday for my 7 month check up and I swear I feel like I'm dreaming. I lost 82 pounds in 7 months and I only have 5 more pounds to go to be at my goal. I just can't believe it! After the visit, I went to the car and burst into tears, this is the first thing I have ever stuck to and had results. I can't remember the last time I was so happy about my health and my weight. PS, I bought a size 8 dress over the weekend that I wore to the appointment yesterday!! Don't mean to sound like I'm bragging, but for all those thinking about having WLS, I say go for it, it does work!!

Gail K.
on 6/19/07 12:21 am - Parkton, MD

RNY on 10/02/07

Linda, that is so wonderful!!!! You can brag all you want. You deserve it! Gail

linda I.
on 6/19/07 1:25 am - baltimore, MD

RNY on 11/09/06

Hi Gail - When are you going to have your surgery? I posted today because I wanted to let newbies know that the surgery does work, I am living proof. I feel like if I could do it, anyone can. I was never a person who could stick with any project for very long, but I did this!

Gail K.
on 6/19/07 2:40 am - Parkton, MD

RNY on 10/02/07

If I am approved I am having surgery at GBMC with Dr. von Rueden.

(deactivated member)
on 6/19/07 12:25 am - Bowie, MD

YEAH Linda! We love the happy tears!! What type of WLS did you have with Scweitzer? I will be seeing him soon and I need input. Thanks, Katherine

linda I.
on 6/19/07 6:46 am - baltimore, MD

RNY on 11/09/06

You are exactly the kind of person I was thinking about when I posted. I had my surgery with Dr S back in November. I had the LAP RNY at Bayview. When you meet with him, he will discuss with you what type of surgery would be best for you. I think he is a wonderful man and a great doctor. He has the best reputation and I would pick him again. If you have any other questions,. please feel free to e mail me anytime. Linda

OC-Trish
on 6/19/07 4:11 am - Bel Air, MD

RNY on 05/10/07

Way to go Linda!! Congratulations; you certainly deserve the bragging rights! I had surgery with Dr. S. last month. I hope my results are close to yours. So far I have been doing well. I try not to hop on the scale too often, but one thing is for sure - - - I really do FEEL great! While I haven't been on the scale, I must be losing because everybody else is noticing! I second everything you said about WLS - - - anyone considering it should really consider it seriously. It seems to work for everybody!

linda I.
on 6/19/07 6:50 am - baltimore, MD

RNY on 11/09/06

I'm glad that you are doing well. I agree that anyone considering the surgery should think about the good things that happen, especially your health and the way you feel about yourself. Best of luck to you, you will do great!