Finally hit -100lbs!
It all went so fast (in between what seemed like the longest stalls ever!)
so so many things I can do now that I thought I never would:
I am starting a running program and trying to join the military! I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be able to live up to the challenge of joining. (Still don't know if you can join after having had WLS in Canada)
So excited to have gotten to this point. And even though losing the weight brought me ace to face with some bigger issues I have tried to burry I wodn't change a thing!
for those of you who are considering going through the process let me just say that it is worth all the effort and waiting and life is so much better when you can live it!!!
RNY - December 10 2013 Dr Lindsay Toronto's Saint Joseph Hospital Toronto
congratulations! I hope your dream of the military comes true! I am going through the process now, and actually have my meetings this Thursday!!! Seems like forever, and then talking to you 'vets' it seems so fast! LOL
Chrissy ~~~ doctor referral May 29/14; info session Aug 18/14; surgeon appt Dr. Starr 
Oct 15/14; dietitian, social worker & nurse Dec 11/14; 2nd appts dietitian, SW & nurse Jan 19/15; Dr. Glazer Feb 25/15; 2 weeks OPTIFAST April 15/15; surgery date April 29/15 
AGE: 48 HEIGHT: 5'6"
Congratulations and welcome to the Century Club - awesome accomplishment!
As Pat mentioned, we do/did have a poster here who is military. I'm not sure, however, about the ability to qualify post-WLS. I do know that I have read from American members over the years that they have had problems enlisting as a post-op. Maybe give them a call to find out if it's possible?
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/ 
Congrats! a wonderful Milestone :)
SW- 285 lbs Ref Jan/14 ~ Rec'd clinic letter Feb/14 ~ Ultrasound - Feb 28/14 ~ Orientation - Mar 6/14 ~ RN - Mar 12/14 ~ Bloodwork Mar 17/14 ~ RD/SW appt - Mar 24/14 ~ 2nd RN/RD/SW appt - May 22/14 ~ Post-Op Eating Class - July 21/14 ~ Surgeons appt w/ Dr. Pereira-Hong - Aug 5/14 ~ Opti Aug 18-25/14 ~ Surgery Aug 25/14
I have a good friend who joined the military after having WLS, in fact it was a dream of hers and a reason why she had the surgery. She is oneof the most inspirational people I have ever met and has even been featured on the news for overcoming so much. Let me know if you want to get in touch with her (PM me, I check about once a week, sorry if it takes awhile to get back to you).
AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
Referral: July 11, 2013 Surgery: July 14, 2014
So nice to hear of Someone who was able to join after WLS! Amber it wouldn't let me pm you though.
I would love to be in touch with your friend my e-mail is [email protected]
RNY - December 10 2013 Dr Lindsay Toronto's Saint Joseph Hospital Toronto
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