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zlynnc
on 7/24/12 2:07 am - BEAUFORT, NC
Topic: RE: 6 year anniversary!
Way to Go!!!! Wish I could do a Bikini..Still to many rinkles and a few saggy rolls LOL. Oh well at least my thighs don't start a fire anymore when I walk on the beach.
zlynnc
on 7/24/12 1:39 am - BEAUFORT, NC
Topic: RE: Vitamins- 3 years post op RNY
I do Centrum chewable 2x a day..one in the morning with a liquid b12 complex and one in the evening with my Iron.  I got off mine last year and I really screwed my Iron levels up and just finished infusions cause it is hard to obsorb the good stuff and get back on track.

 
Beginning weight: 284  
Surgery weight: 251
Current weight: 149

 

zlynnc
on 7/24/12 1:34 am - BEAUFORT, NC
Topic: RE: Five years ago today my life changed
Barbara,
You have done Great!  And been a big inspiration to us all.  You have stuck with this Board when so many others have left.. Wonder what has happen to alot of them?   I wish I could get myself motivated to get below 150 again.  It isn't but just a few pounds away.  I just some days can't get inspired but that is just attitude and being tired from 2 jobs.  I have dropped a few pounds though in the last few weeks but I think it may be from have Iron infusions last month.  My feritin went to a 3 and they just redid my labs last Friday only after I called and said hey guys its been a month??  I got off my Vitamins last year and put myself in a Hole.  I am wonder if low Iron effected my matobolism?  Bet you know!  Well it is always good to see you on here.  Thanks for being here.

 
Beginning weight: 284  
Surgery weight: 251
Current weight: 149

 

mosermel
on 7/19/12 7:46 am - NC
Topic: RE: Next month will be 4 years post op!!!!!!
Its just unbelievable how much better people treat you. Its like a shock to your system when people start to notice you, compliment, hold doors open for you and actually try to hit on you.  I have a wonderful husband who thankfully loved me when I was big and still loves me for how I am now.  There have been plenty issues because he does get jealous now because I have changed and Im not the same person I used to be. 
I had to deal with issues in a totally different way and I have had a hard time with that.  I started smoking because I couldnt eat and I was scared I would gain the weight back. Its that whole transfer addiction thing.
Barbara C.
on 7/17/12 12:25 pm - Raleigh, NC
Topic: RE: Five years ago today my life changed

Hi Lori,

We all come to this in our own way and in our own time. There have been times that I have lamented that I didn't do this sooner, but I actually think that I did this in my own time, the right time for me. It sounds like you are doing this in your own, right time.

Wishing you every success in your own journey to a healthier you.

Warmly, 

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

Sherrie P.
on 7/17/12 12:19 pm
RNY on 02/06/13
Topic: RE: Next month will be 4 years post op!!!!!!
That's so crazy. I had the same thoughts in my head today. I never lost weight with the band. I am meeting with my surgeon for the RNY revision next Friday.  I have been fat since I was a toddler, so I am really wondering how I will deal with people that treat me differently because of my size.

Revision Lapband to RNY 2-6-2013   HW: 286  Pre-Op Diet: 277  Surgery Day: 265  Goal: 155  CW: 155

Plastic surgery 8/28/2014: Brachioplasty, mastopexy, & abdominoplasty.

Plastic surgery 1/27/2015: Butt Lift

    

Lori59
on 7/17/12 10:43 am
Topic: RE: Five years ago today my life changed
Thank you so much for your post. Very encouraging. I have been debating surgery for at least 5 years. I have decided to do it! I am 53, have a career and family, but feel I am at  the end of my rope. No energy to endure this any longer. It still seems bizarre to cut away my natural, God made stomach, but for some reason I have peace about it now. I go to my first info session on 7/31. Excited!
mosermel
on 7/16/12 9:06 am - NC
Topic: Next month will be 4 years post op!!!!!!

Been almost four years next month and wow has it been a crazy four years.  I dont get on here at all like I used to and I guess at times I try to forget I was the big girl that no one paid attention to.
I've come along way in the past four years and have had many up and downs. 
Life is so different when your skinny and its sad to see how people treat you so much better when you arent the big girl anymore.  Once I started loosing the weight I started getting attention that I never used to and it was very nice but inside I get upset with the people who are so nice to me.  Im always thinking "would this person even gave me the time of day if I was still big?" 
All in all I'm still glad I had the surgery and all is well. I have my ups and downs but I keep on fighting.  I havent had any issues with keeping my weight off and If I feel like im going overboard I slow it was down and go back to the beginning.  I weigh myself everyday for fear of ending up the way I was again. Im gonna start checking in more often.  I do like to see all the before and after pics and talk to all these wonderful people who are so inspired to be better.

Deborah T.
on 7/16/12 8:42 am - GA
Topic: OH National Atlanta Conference in Oct.
Hello Friends!   I’m helping out OH by coordinating the fashion show models for the October Atlanta Conference. Below is some information they’d like you to know so you can come join us and show off on the catwalk!   Remember, EVERYONE is invited to participate, men and women. All you have to do is bring an outfit you’d like to be photographed in.   Email to [email protected] your photos and information: ·        High resolution before and after photos ·        Your full name, OH screen name, surgeon, surgery type and (optional) amount of weight lost This is your chance to shine and to show everyone what a great job you’ve done. It’s also a way to let the community know who your surgeon is.   PM me if you have questions, or email [email protected]. We will be accepting your photos and info until early September, but don’t wait too long!     Thank you!
Deborah Turrell  

 

 


GETTING HEALTHY ONE POUND AT A TIME

Deborah Turrell
Obesity Help Support Group Leader/Obesity Help Life Coach

   

 

 

Deborah T.
on 7/14/12 6:20 am - GA
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