http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/cathycrabtree's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/07/20/almost-1-year-post-op/Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:45:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/07/20/almost-1-year-post-op/I have now loss 188.5 lbs!!! Not the bllod pressure meds 3 months without issue. Wearing "cute" jeans again and dating. Life is great!!!!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/04/07/eight-month-post-op/Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:11:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/04/07/eight-month-post-op/I now have loss 160 lbs. I am feeling great. And I can say I think I look good too. I have long way to go, but have I already come a long way. I have gone down 7 sizes!!!. Yesterday I was told that I looked younger!!! Again, having ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/03/09/i-can-t-believe-it---/Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:54:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/03/09/i-can-t-believe-it---/I am 7 months post op and I have lost 147lbs!!!! Just had a check up all blood work is good!!! I feel great!!! Again, this was the best thing I ever did for myself!!!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/01/20/almost-at-the-6-month-mark-and-i-have-loss-127-5-pounds-----/Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:09:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/2009/01/20/almost-at-the-6-month-mark-and-i-have-loss-127-5-pounds-----/I am so excited!!!  I am 5 months and 20 days post op. I had my month vist yesterday and I have loss 127.5 pounds!!! I feel greata nd I am looking good. I actually look younger. I can't believe it some days. Loving the new me!!!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,212494/Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:08:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,212494/I have now lost 109lbs!!! I feeling great!!! I can Christmas shop without pain for the first time in years!!!  Walking further and better everyday!!! Everyone tells me I look younger, not sure about that but I feel younger!!! <br />http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,206120/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:42:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,206120/This is the least I have weighed in 15 years!!!! Feeling great!!!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,204479/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:39:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,204479/Feeling great!!! A few skin issues, but under control. My energy level is the best it has been in 10 years!!!!http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,199672/Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:13:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,199672/I am 10 weeks post-op and have a total weight loss of 78lbs. I have been doing chores around the house that I have not been able to do for years. I have cleaned out closets, storage barn and cabinets. I had a yard sale. I am enjoying the ability to move ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,188831/Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:23:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,188831/I started my weight loss journey 6/9/08 at 503 lbs. August 28 I weighed 440!!! 63 lbs GONE!!!! Tolerating food well. Still hard to get all of my protein in. Going back to the gym Sept 2 for the first time since surgery. Plan on starting to travel Sept 7. ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,184195/Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:47:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathycrabtree/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,184195/Saw Dr. E 2 days ago. I have loss 18 lbs post-op for a total of 49 lbs. Still having some pain in my left side. Tolerating liquids well. Tolerating soft foods, but have to make myself eat. No hunger - never experienced that before!!!!!!! My sister in law asked ...