I don't get to post here often but I thought I would put it all out there for the surgiversary. 

I can't blelieve it!!  August 10th was my one year surgiversary !!  In so many ways it feels like yesterday but at the same time feels like forever ago.  The last year has just been a wild exciting ride.  I'll hit ya with the stats. 

I started loosing weight basically 2 months pre-op.  My top weight was 504lbs.  I lost 25lbs pre-op.  I'm down 235 lbs since that top weight.  Date of surgery I was 479 lbs.  I'm down 210lbs since surgery.  My personal goal when I started this journey was 250lbs.  At the time I made that goal I thought it was a dream.... Loosing half my body weight would be just fine... Right??  Well, 1 year later and I'm just 19lbs from that goal.  That being said, I think my goal is about 25lbs off.  I think I want to get to 225lbs now.  I'm 6'3" and I think that will be comfortable weight for me to maintain and live with.

All those stats being said... I'm still on my journey of loosing.  The loss has slowed but is still consistent.  I stick with protiens first and stay away from bad carbs as much as possible and get in my water.   I do have to say that I excersise ALOT.  A year ago I had a tough time making 4 minutes on a treadmill.  NOW... I routinely walk 4 miles in an hour.  

To all condidering or starting this journey ALL IS POSSIBLE.  Listen to the Dr.'s and Nutritionist.  Follow the rules.  Work on changing your mindset as much as your weight... Do this and it can and will all come together.  

I know I have a ways to go and then.... of course then maintain... But I'm soooooo excited to be so far on my way.  So many things have changed in the past year.  I'm so much more involved with life, not jus****ching it.  I fit in airplane seats, i routinely play (yes...i said PLAY - no****ch) baseball with my sons, been on amusement park rides and gone down water slides, excersise (and enjoy doing it - well, most fo the time LOL).... and so much more. 

Thanks all for listening to me ramble.  I hope you all are having a FANTASTIC weekend :)   

Brendan

Hi SJ,
Here's a hint:  If you're able to, go to a IGT meet up or a suppport group, but ask in advance that people bring a serving of their favorite protein powder for you to try.....   Just in a baggie, nothing fancy....  I did this for a lot of folks, and found some really bad ones I was glad I didn't buy!   Just don't buy too much of the ones you can drink, because a lot of people say their tastes changed after surgery!    Good Luck!     Mary C

 oh yeah...forgot to ask...what hospital would you be in?

Gastric Bypass Support Group Meeting – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Gastric Banding Support Group Meeting – 7:15 - 8:15 pm

 

Location: Sister Catherine's Health Center Saint Clare's Hospital – Dover Campus 400 W. Blackwell St. Dover, NJ 07801

 

Topic: Meal Planning At Home And On The Road!

 

 

Alternate Route Due to Route 46 W.- Dover Bridge Closure:

 

Take I-80 W. to Exit 34B (Route 15 South).

 

Make a right at first traffic light (Costco on left, ShopRite on right).

 

At next traffic light make a LEFT (you will be going through the town of Wharton).

 

At the end of the road make a LEFT, then first Right into hospital parking lot.

 

OR.....

 

Via Route 46 W.- follow hospital detour signs that will direct you around the bridge.

 

Upcoming events:

Ninth Annual Saint Clare's Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness

Our goal this year is to raise $175,000 that will be designated for the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for breast imaging and renovation of the waiting area at Saint Clare's Imaging Center at Parsippany Commons.

Women’s health services, previously offered at just the Women’s Health Center at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Dover, continue their expansion to this additional location, where the mammography technology is completely digital, the gold standard for mammography technology.

The new ultrasound machine will offers higher resolution breast images, decreasing the need for additional scans and return visits, providing women with the latest technology to assist in early detection and treatment.

 

The Walk will support additional technology that will broaden the treatment of this advanced system to include breast cancer.

We hope to see you there!

Saint Clare's Ninth Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn, Rockaway, New Jersey

If you are a Survivor, please remember to Register and let us know so we can help you celebrate your triumph over this disease. As a survivor, you will be recognized at the survivor ceremony, be pampered with complimentary massages and special gift and lead the Walk

 

Hang in there, it's worth the wait.  My  RNY anniversurgery is October 28, and I remember all that waiting being so frustrating especially when you are ready and know this is the best thing you can do for yourself.  Time flys, now that I am post-op by 10 months.  I agree with Linda, your taste will change.  I loved Isopure before my surgery so I purchased a couple of cases, now I hate the aftertaste it leaves, and gave it all away.  I like Profect vials, because I can add them to water and get my fluids in without it being super sugary sweet.  I have the GNC 100% whey but it is thick and sweet so I prefer using it when I want a sweet flavored coffee, or milkshake.  I am not familiar with IVC filters.  Hang in there and soon you will be on the loosers bench with the lot of us.