Ok September Sumurais we haven't checked in for so long so lets see you guys and give us your juicy updates.

For me I am Asia from Hawaii.  I had surgery on 9/9/08.  This is my new birthday.  My life has totally changed.  I can run and play with my children.  I can move, breathe, and most of all shop.  I can run 3 miles now without stopping.  My main downfall is starting.  If I can get my running shoes on I am out the door.  I seem to always have excuses for exercise.  I have to make it a every day thing.  So here are some pictures from before and current.

Asia Pre-op at 240





This is me now at 8 months and 140 lbs. GOAL!!





Live Life, Love Life!!!!

Aloha,
Asia

Wow, you look amazing!  Thanks for posting new pictures.  I have some on my profile.

It has been an amazing journey.  I am so glad I finally had the surgery.  It has not been hard and life is much easier!

I had my surgery on 9/30/08.  My only regret is waiting until I was 35 to have the surgery!  I'm loving my rny.  Things have gone very well.  If feel great and have a healthy relationship with food!  What more could I ask for?  Only 32 pounds to go!   79% of excess weight lost!  Hoping to be release by my surgeon in June to ttc.  In April he said that if I kept up my wl he would give me the go ahead in June!

I'm 7.75 months out. Won't be 8 months until next week.

I've made my goal of getting to a normal BMI. I now want to remove about 5 pounds of fat from my tummy and legs but I want to replace it with muscles so I'm not sure I'll actually lose any more on the scale.

I went from going to the gym for 30 min. 1-2x a week to training for triathlons 6-10 hours a week. I've done the Sprint and Olympic distance and I'm working towards a Half Ironman in the Fall.

People say they operate on your stomach, but not your head, but I feel like the surgery flipped a switch in my brain. I think it's because I have almost no ghrelin floating around in my brain. My brain is now the brain of a fitness buff instead of a coach potato.

I am Jen from NC.  I had surgery 9/15/2008.  My life has changed so much, and I hope that it continues to change for the better.  I love to exercise and have actually starting jogging again, after getting out of the Air Force 13 years ago.

I started out at 245 lbs, and so far I have lost 84% excess body weight for a total of 90 lbs in 8 months (and 4 days).  I am 17 lbs from my ideal weight and 20 lbs from my personal goal.  My BMI is still a little high at 25.8 - but I am getting there.

Things are moving slow - but I am staying positive.  I am still adjusting to the new me in the mirror everyday.

But I am thinkful for OH and all of the wonderful people on here to remind me that I am doing OK, and I will continue to be successful with the life changes I have made for myself and my family.

I LOVE MY RNY!!!

I had my surgery on 9/29 and I've lost close to 70 pounds. 15 pounds to go to reach my personal goal and I've lost 82% of my excess weight. I feel like a million bucks and I can't believe it but I really like how I look now. The weight loss has definitely slowed and I'm not as motivated to exercise - but I'm working on that! Congratulations to all the September Samurais!

I posted before and current pics on my profile (can't figure out how to copy them here).

I have lost 129 pounds since September 2nd, the day I started my pre-op liquid diet, with 23 more to go until I reach a "normal" BMI (under 25).

Things here are good and I've had no complications.  I just need to figure out how I can afford plastic surgery.  If I were to have anything done this summer, it would be my arms since they are hard to hide.  The rest I will wait to have done until I am at goal.

Laura

I HAD MY RNY ON SEPT 3RD...8 MONTHS OUT I HAVE LOST 101LBS...AND STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO .....BUT MY LIFE HAS DEFINITELY CHANGED....HERE ARE MY BEFORE 340 LBS AND AFTER PICS.....

Hi, my name is Kat. I had my surgery on 9/17 and have lost 70 lbs. It seems that the world loses a lot faster than I do, but I couldn't have done this on my own. My life is so much better with the weight gone. I am wearing a size 8/M, and actually enjoying EVERYTHING! 

I'm up to exercising 7-9 hours a week, but still don't have a runner in me. I'm a two mile girl and that's it! Otherwise, it's kickboxing all the way. I think its because it entertains me more.

Anyway, I can walk up steps without crying now, and I have more self confidence, which helps me make better decisions all around.

I want to lose another 30 lbs. I don't know how realistic that is, but I will give it a try!!! Thanks for the check-in Asia!

Hi , I'm Carla from Marietta GA.  I had my RNY on 9/2/2008.  I'm 3 lbs from goal...!  It has been the best thing ever...I am now doing things I never thought I'd do.  There has been so many changes, good changes thta it would take me a few minutes to even begin to touch on them.  Most of all, my health has improved 150% - I no longer have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholostrol, acid reflux, and liver disease, just to name a few.  From size 16/18 to 6/8 is awesome!  

I'm so grateful to the Lord and my surgeon.
Cpcampbell

Highest Weight = 206 lbs.
Surgery Weight = 185.6 lbs.
Current Weight = 133 lbs.
Goal Weight = 130 lbs. (5'1") 
                                
                                                                   3 LBS to Goal!