20 Month Post Op Update

Thank you very much.

I have a similar reaction to sugar. I can eat a small amount if I've eaten a meal with tons of protein. Like a bite of cake or bite of pie.
I like your after pic.
Deb T.

That last episode was horrible...really a near medical emergeny.  My blood surgar was probably in the 30s, but I did not have my meter with me, and I not at home and could not even walk.  It was a good lesson for me to learn.  I did not touch sugar for 13 months and pre-op it was my downfall.

Oh my you look fab!!  Your arms, face and neck!!  What great looking skin too.  Congratulations.  I am one year out and have lost 98 lbs and some people don't recognize me.  I have a ways to go-I would like to lose another 30 lbs.  I am wondering how long the losing can keep going.  I am going to be 70 in a few months, and am just kicking myself for waiting so long for this surgery.  Congratulations.  Lori 

Happy Birthday!!!! I know you are a great inspiration to many.  Although the loss slowed, I continued to lose after the one year mark.  I lost 70 pounds in 1997, 2002, 40 pounds in 2004 and 2007.  Each time I spent 3 hours a day vigorously working out in the gym.  I think that is what helped me with my skin this time around.  But I do have an issue with my legs and behind.  Even though I have spent very little time in the gym this time (I walk a lot), I had  muscles going into surgery.  Also, the first exercise I did were shoulder/neck exercises. I have weights at home, and I used them several times per day when I was newly post op  so I could build up my neck.

you are BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you.  Your stats are amazing, and our surgery dates are not too far apart.

 Wow - excellent job. You look terrific.

Thank you.  I can't believe it has been 20 months already.

Congratulations Dasie, you look fantastic.

Sorry to hear you are dealing with RH.  I feel so fortunate as I see more post-ops deal with this.  Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.