One Year Post op...

Christy P.
on 10/7/09 10:44 pm - Virginia Beach, VA
So I know I'm not here very much, but I do read posts and try to keep up with everything going on. The problem is I lost 120 pounds and I got a life!!! Okay it's not so much a problem really!

I started working before the end of last year and that helped with my weightloss. Then in August I started college for the first time at 31 years old. I'm thrilled! I'm living my life to the fullest!

I'd love to give an update on my bloodwork and a 1 year checkup, but I'm a Portsmouth Naval Hospital patient and I called 2 weeks ago to get an appointment. I even got her to call me back last week to verify my informtaion. she said she'd call me back when she got my Dr's schedule for the month...I'm still waiting...GRRR

For those still looking into the surgery or waiting for your turn...I don't regret it even one bit. I feel so much healthier. I'm strict about getting in my vitamins and calcium citrate and also my protein...it's extremely important! 

I went to disney world this past summer and instead of spending my time waiting for my family to finish riding the rides I was the one pulling my hubby and 3 kids around the park...I had SOOOOO much more energy. I really had no idea how sick I was (for not being sick at all...no comorbidities).

Anyway just a quick update on me :)


Start Weight/Surgery Weight/Current Weight
296/275/175

Ms Court
on 10/7/09 10:59 pm - Remington, VA
Congratulations Christy!!  Celebrate your success!!

Courtney  305/155/150/225 high/goal/low/current 
**The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life.  Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat...Albert Einstein ** 

          

    

wjoegreen
on 10/7/09 11:03 pm, edited 10/7/09 11:04 pm - Colonial Heights, VA
Excellent recap.  Thanks for taking the time to post and share your results and experience with us on the boards.  Congrads on starting college too,...big hurdle I'm sure.  I didn't go til I was 23 and got the old man jokes then.  You got guts kiddo..  More power to you.  Keep pulling that family around.  They will thank you for gettting/keeping them more active.  Should we start calling you Sparky??? 
Joe Green 
Colonial Heights VA
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Kitty Kat
on 10/7/09 11:23 pm - Richmond, VA
What a wonderful post Christy! Congrats on your successes! :) 
Kitty Kat - Lap RNY 29th Jan 03
Blessed Momma to Kayla & Nora
Sober since 25th Aug 07 
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Thankful for the easy, grateful for the hard & hopeful for tomorrow.



Tam
on 10/7/09 11:27 pm - Richmond, VA
Happy one year surgervisery!  You have the same problem I do...you have a life now and it feels so darn good!  Glad you are enjoying it and I pray it continues for you...keep the updates coming when you can!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud  mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy.  happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good!  there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it! 

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

Pat F.
on 10/8/09 2:18 am - Richmond, VA
Sounds like congrations are order in lots of ways. Like I have always said you are never to old to go to school. Good luck and keep up the good work.


          
miissxangela
on 10/8/09 7:08 am - Hampton, VA
I just wanted to let you know.. I had the same conversation with the nurse at portsmouth naval about scheduling an appointment. lol so you aren't alone.. but congrats on your one year!~
*Angie*





caroline2622
on 10/8/09 8:38 am - Woodbridge , VA
VSG on 09/30/08 with
Fantastic !!  So happy for you.  Keep up the great work
 
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SWEET Tink
on 10/8/09 9:17 am
Christy ,
Congratulations on your one year ! 
Shout it from the roof tops .
Enjoy what is yet to come ! 

Hugs,

Tink

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Melissa N.
on 10/8/09 9:54 pm - Stafford, VA
Christy congrats on your hard work!  You are doing great!  And congrats on being back in school.  It is the best gift to give yourself and so rewarding.  I am about 3/4 done with my MBA and I remember receiving my BBA, it was phenomenal.

415/375/180/175
highest/surgery day/current/ goal
 

 
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