I'm TWO.

beemerbeeper
on 9/30/11 3:30 am - AL

This is really my birthday. So much changed that this date is a lot more meaningful than the "I lived another year birthday."

I weighed 143.5 today. Start weight 262. Lowest weight 139.
My BMI today is 21.5. Starting BMI was 39.8
I wear a size 4 jean today. Start size 3x.
I have normal blood pressure, normal blood sugar, and normal cholesterol.
I have no more chronic pain.
Because I quit smoking to have this surgery I no longer have quarterly smoker's colds/coughs requiring antibiotics, breathing treatments and doc visits.
My depression is much improved.
I can do what I want to do!!!!!!

Want advice from someone who is TWO?
Do what the vets say.
Read the forum back at least a year.
Do what the vets say.
Stay away from the carbs until you are BELOW your goal weight.
Do what the vets say.
Count your protein.
Do what the vets say.
Get your fluids. And then get more.
Do what the vets say.
Use the Bites and Vites thread.
Do what the vets say.
Take your vitamins. And not the ones your surgeon said take.
Do what the vets say.
Get your labs. ALL OF THEM. Then POST them. So you can
Do what the vets say.
Meet other DSers in real life. CRUISE with them. Eat with them. WHATEVER.
Do what the vets say.

I'm forever grateful to every vet who paid it forward. Told me the DS exists. Helped me find a great cutter. Held my hand through the rough times. Encouraged me to believe that maintenance would happen this time. Became my friends.

I love and appreciate all of you.

AND DO WHAT THE VETS SAY.

~Becky