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Hello All, I had the surgery 7/31/06 and I have lost 27 lbs as of 9/15/06. I work out 3 to 4 times a week, have one child, will return to work on 9/25 f/t, and I go to school p/t. I already have an Associate's Degree, but I am in pursuit of my BSN. Let's communicate. PS I had no complications and I miss eating popcorn at the movies. I tolerate everything else well so far. Lisa

Hi Lisa.....My name is Chris and I had surgery 1/30/06....I have lost 113 pounds from my heaviest and 83 since surgery. I had Dr.Dibenedetto in Lockport. I too have had no complications and feel great...Congrats on your weight loss so far. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

Thank u so much for the encouraging words. Congrat's 2 u as well. Lisa

Hi Lisa I too had the RNY on 7/31/06. I am down 40lbs and doing well. I also work f/t and go to school p/t. This semester I am taking 9 credits, so life will be crazy again! I have two daughters one 18 and one 13 (by far my best accomplishment in life). I have only just started walking about a mile a day. I'm considering getting a personal trainer, bc I do belong to a gym, but never go. Maybe if there's someone pushing me I would move this butt! Anyway, you sound as though you are doing great. Maryellen

Thank u so much Maryellen. I wish I had someone to train with too. Today, I took my sister to the gym with me and she was tired after the warm-up. Oh, my gosh...after the stretches, I asked her if she was ready to exercise and she said what the hell were we just doing. Then she went and sat down while I sweated my butt off. SHe is too funny. Anyway, I hope you get the willpower to go to the gym. What am I doing wrong...u lost 40 lbs. That's wonderful. Keep up the good work. Lisa

dont worry even though i dont talk to you much i still track your progress and know your doing GREAT!!!! i hope to see you on tuesday im praying for a decent turnout Stacy

Stacy, I cannot make it on Tuesday. I will be in school from 4p to 10p. Hopefully, next month I can make it. Tuesday, I have a debate to do at school, otherwise I'd be there with bells. Thanks for the encouragement. Lisa

HI Stacey, Yes, Simone always mentions how you ask about me....grazie! I am looking forward to attending the meeting at your house on Tuesday, I will bring a few snacks that I ordered at bariatriceating.com ciao my friend, Maryellen PS I hope the elbow pain is all gone now!

Hey kiddo....as soon as I am up and running, no pun intended, we will PUSH each other. Email me your Fall schedule if you want; I'll go back to work in 2-3 weeks assuming all goes as planned...and then we can meet up. Note to Lisa: Welcome to a great group of caring and supportive people. I don't know if I would have gotten to this point without them and I found them late into my WLS Journey! (I just had my RNY on Sept. 12th and so far so good) Huggsssss to you both! -Karen

Karen, You are right, everyone responds to each question that I have and they all seem nice. I feel we all need that...many times people w/o this experience cannot relate to us. I am just thankful I am on board now. Thanks for the encouragement. As for my school schedule, I attend One Tuesday of the month from 4p to 10p and the rest of it is a web based class. Not to fret...I'll be done in December. Lisa