18 months postop today

Dena W.
on 9/12/08 6:07 am - Tarpon Springs, FL

Today I had my 18-month checkup with Dr. Bauman. Nothing but a good report, I'm happy to say! I have had many people tell me I look like I'm losing too much weight. I lost down to 132 lb, which was a total loss of 165, but he gave me some suggestions on adding fat back into my diet, etc., which I did and have re-gained back to 137 lb, which is a loss of 160 lb. He said that it sounds like I'm able to control my diet well and that if I was attempting to gain and was UNABLE to, that he would be worried. Under the cir****tances, he said that I was ... and I quote ... "the posterchild"!

So, that's my update ... I'm going to see the nutritionist on the 25th. Walking in the Concord Walk from Obesity on the 20th. Hope to see some of y'all there!

                                               Dena
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Starting weight: 297 / Goal weight: 140's / Current weight: 138-143
Lap RNY 3/12/2007 ~ Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck 7/12/2010

new-beginning
on 9/12/08 7:20 am

RNY on 02/19/08

That is awesome Dena!! You are truly an inspiration for us behind you.

Pam

Band to DS
on 9/12/08 9:31 am, edited 2/1/12 7:14 pm

Unfortunately, I had to delete this message due to privacy concerns.

Got a lap band in 2008. Tried hard, but didn't lose much weight & developed swallowing problems. Fought my insurance company for almost a year & finally had a band to DS revision on 5/11/12. Have now lost 125 pounds. Yay!

postalchick
on 9/12/08 11:13 am - Gold Hill,, NC

FobiPouch on 12/13/07

Dena.......I salute you....Tomorrow I will be 9 months out and I have still got a long ways to go. You truly are a poster child for WLS. Are you going to the Zoo trip Oct. 4. I plan to go and hope to see you and get even more inspired,
Congrats
Myrtis

Barbara C.
on 9/12/08 3:15 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Congratulations!!!!! You have done an incredible job and I know that you must feel absolutely fantastic.

Wishing you continued success.

All the best,

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Darcie
on 9/13/08 3:28 am - Richlands, NC

RNY on 09/18/07

Congratulations thats great!!!

Darcie

Meredith I.
on 9/13/08 4:01 am - New Bern, NC

RNY on 12/12/08

WOW!! Take a bow!! **applause**

Even though you've apparently lost all the weight you want to lose, I hope you stay active on the board, 'cause we need you for inspiration!!!!

Meredith

Music Teacher in New Bern, NC (lost 48 lbs PRE-op!!)
http://bangertmusic.tripod.com/myweightlossjourney

Lisa D.
on 9/13/08 5:49 am - Mooresville, NC

RNY on 10/01/08

Congratulations Deana. You look fantastic and should be so proud! My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Bauman on Oct. 1 and I am so excited. I would love to meet you at CMC NE if you are working when I am there. Please stop by! Keep up the good work!!!

Lisa