Has it been a year already!?!?
Well, I went to my 1 year appt yesterday. A year, already. Whoda Thunkit? Everything was great - B12 was a little low and I had to get a shot but all in all everything looked really good. I am down 123 pounds by their scales (Weighed in at 152). By mine I am still at 155 (where I have been since June). His goal for me was 175 so I am a success at this point and I am thrilled. He was real happy to tell me I had a normal BMI of 24. Dropped 20 notches. WOW!
I had to take my year photo and I had to ask to see my before photo. I thought I was gonna cry. Its just amazing how you think you look so good in something and then you see yourself fat and bulging and it just really made me want to cry. Seeing them side by side really puts things in perspective. If I couldnt see it before I can see it now.
I know this surgery isnt for everyone and everytime someone from this board goes out for surgery I cant breathe until I know they are okay but this surgery saved my life and I would do it over 10 thousand times if I had to. I know I still have issues that I face daily but its so much easier to fight them now than before although sometimes I do fail but sometimes I DO succeed.
Having the weight gone is amazing. I am so much happier now than I have been in ages and I know its because I am not a fat ass cow anymore and I can actually get up and do things without panting and falling out and having my feet swell up as big as my head. Its joyous and I am happy.
I have missed yall terribly since the storm. Our phones are still out at home. No later than Nov 10th is when they estimate it to be fixed. Its hard going thru withdrawels. I havent been able to keep up with all that is going on so please forgive me. Work is hectic and I really dont have much time to get on and read the posts.
A year, already?
Christine
275/266/155/154
I wonder if I will ever lose that pound!
Hi Chris, what a year already. During the time I met you in your journey you were where I am now, a couple of months out and doing really well. I am 5 months out and have loss around 80 lbs and feeling really good, no side affects, no problems at this point in my journey. I must say I owe over 50% of this to you. You pointed me in the direction of Dr. Whitehead and his staff, your comfort level and confidence in his abilities were outstanding. How could I pass that up 
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Congradulation on your success 
and you already know when I grow up, I want to be just as fine as you. You go girl 
Take Care!!! You are doing FANTASTIC! I am so glad you are doing good and all is okay. I am extremely thrilled that you used Dr. Whitehead. I think it was the right choice. You know how I felt about Dr. Blake and the whole UMC ordeal. I cant speak for what the patients go thru but I know just how they handle situations is NOT to my liking. You made the right decision and look at you now! I will reccommend Dr. Whitehead to anyone who will listen. He has a gift and I love that man and his staff for what they did... open and all - I would not trade Dr. Whitehead for anything.
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