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maintain a regular workout routine

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lose that last 10-15 lbs

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wear a size 5 and look good

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Fit into the bathtub, comfortably

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BUY CUTE CLOTHES FROM NORMAL SIZE STORE!

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Surgeon Testimonial

Watson Roye, Jr, M.D.
Well, What can I say about Dr. Roye. He has to be the most attentive Dr I have ever had to deal with in all of my life. He came to my room 4 times a day to check on me, made sure I understood everything and was comfortable. I have had to call his office and he actually answers the calls himself. After the initial shock wore off I was able to ask him some questions pre surgery. Since my surgery, which Dr Roye says went off without a hitch, I have been really sore but other than that no problems. I am due to see him again Wednesday for my JP removal. I will ask any other questions that I have then. rnrnWhen looking for a Dr, bedside manner is a major seller for me and you could not ask for better with Dr. Roye. Will update after visit Wednesday.rnrnGod BlessrnLisa
Lisa W.'s Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
O wow, this is a really tough question as it is an emotional issue. I tried everything under the sun to lose weight, spent more money that I dare admit, and gained all of it plus some back everytime. When I learned of the RNY I immediately started researchign before I said anything to any of my Dr's. My heart Dr. had really been on me about smoking and losing weight, so when I had decided what avenue I wanted to take I wanted to discuss it with him first as he is the one to say yea or nay...He was so elated, he immediately scheduled me for some tests and said that if I passed said tests he would approve me that DAY!!
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  • Comment by snowflake1205 on 1/4/09 8:21 pm
    Lisa, I just wanted to wish you luck with your surgery tomorrow. I hope the surgery is uneventful and that you have a quick and painless recovery. Please post on the Jan. forum so that we all know how you're doing! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Well, My name is Lisa and I have been overweight and fighting for the past 18 years. My Son left for basic training in the USAF last month and I finally decided that it was time to take control of my life. My mom passed away when she was 53 of massive heart failure and with this and my history I know this is what is best for me.
I had my first appointment with Dr. Roye last week and attended my first Nutritional counciling session last night. Tonight I have my first support group meeting. THAT WAS 2008

2009 My Son is now stationed in Little Rock...I had my surgery in January I  have since lost 68 lbs and about the same in inches. I went from a size 22ish to a 5-7, and a 3X top to a Junior large or ladies Medium. I am so much heathier than I have been in years. I can actually jog up a flight of stairs without losing my breath...AMAZING

I am still working towards my goal. I will get there. I have to pump up my exercise and my water intake and maybe it will do the trick..I LOVE MY RNY
        

        
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WOW what a difference
on October 29, 2009 6:51 am
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It's been awhile.............
on October 22, 2009 7:27 am
Wow it has been quite awhile since I posted anything. Life is Good.
Weight loss has slowed if not stopped all together. Still losing inches slowly, but I am VERY happy where I am now. I fluctuate between 135-139 and if I started exercising again I would probably get down to 120ish...But I have been so busy with the Grandbaby that the "X" word is just not there...

Just returned from a 7 day Carribean cruise, was not impressed. I LOVED Jamaica though and do plan on going back and staying at an all inclusive resort. Spent a few days in Florida and the last days we were there the temps were in the 40's..LOL...
I was very happy to come back home.

Anyway, starting losing hair again ~~ Argh~~ but I still have some so I am OK.I will try to get some pics posted from the trip, real hard to get pics of me since I have always been the one behind the camera and not in front of the camera...But maybe I can talk the hubby into taking a good one of me tonight in front of the fire place. I see big changes in me everytime I see a picture, but I still see fat that others don't see...I guess that will go away in time, it's that self image crap I have got to shake....

Take Care and God Bless
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Dr. Appointment
on August 14, 2009 6:30 am

OK, so everything went GREAT at the Dr.'s office. He said my bloodwork was right on target, and the weightloss was going at the perfect rate. He seems to think I will land somewhere around 130-135, which is just 10-15 more lbs. So be it, I look good now, my upper body is still large, but my hiney is so small..teeheehee.
Anyway, I did have to go back on one blood pressure medicine, but that is OK. It is better than 3 and I feel better. So anyway, I have to have a colonoscopy for some trouble that I may or may not be having...weird I know but whatever. Will let you know when I have that done what is up.
As for me, I am still not losing any weight, his scales are heavier than mine and I hate that, but I am not changing my weight here cause I have been using my scale all along, not his. But during this LONG stall, I have lost 3 pant sizes. Go figure. So I know I have lost some inches somewhere or maybe my body is just readjusting itself, I don't understand. Oh and those pants, I exchanged them for a 5...you heard me a 5...GO ME

And for some other news, my grandson has been very very sick. He was diagnosed with Salmonelia (sp) and he is only 5 months old. We do not know how he contracted it, but he has had diarhea for over a month. It took them forever to figure out what was wrong with him. So he is getting better, but I missed yet another meeting last night as he was fussy and not feeling well.

Take Care and God Bless
Lisa

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7 Months today
on August 5, 2009 7:34 am
OK, so today it is exactly 7 months since my surgery. I have my 6 month appt on Friday, weird I know but oh well. Anyway, been at the same weight now for about 2 months give or take a lb or 2. I guess I need to pump up the volume or something. Don't know if I am on schedule with the Dr. or behind, guess I will find out on Friday. I am still losing inches it appears because even though the scale fluctuates within those same few lbs I seem to be getting smaller in my pants size or maybe it's just the stores...who knows. I bought some dress slacks yesterday at Maurices and they were a 9 (which I have others of that size) anyway, didn't try them on and took them home. I put on a pair this AM for work and they swallowed me. I am going to have to exchange them for at least a 7..OMG, did I say a 7..WOW. Just having single digits makes me happy. I wish all clothing was standard though, so I would really know what size I wore. Usually in the better clothing lines the sizes are much smaller, so I was quite surprised by the slacks yesterday (well this AM). Anyway I am holding steady at around 145, I wanted to be at least 133 by now, that would be the standard 20lbs the first month and 10 lbs each after that...so by my standards I am behind. But I am OK with my progression thus far. I just need to push myself a little harder. Anyway, when I go to the Dr. on Friday I will check in and let everyone know about my bloodwork.
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Lisa
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My Story

Hmmm, where to start. I was a child of circumstance, my Mother had a car wreck when I was in the 4th grade that left her with life long struggles. It broke her back and Rheumatoid Arthritis set in, she was bedfast more than not for over 16 years until she was called home. She was 53 and had many medical problems, obesity, High BP, Osteoporosis and RA. Diabeties also runs in my family so needles to say I have a long list of personal health concerns.


It seems like you take life for granted until you hit a certain age. I know I didn't take care of my body the way I should have when I was young or I wouldn't be where I am today. Things start to slowly, then more rapidly fall apart the older you get. I am now 44 years old, not far from the age of My Mother when she was called home. I have been seeing signs of my decay for years but I didn't seem to grasp the whole concept until recently. That is when I made the decision to take back control of my life and start fresh.

I am a married mother of 4 beautiful children and Grandmother to 3 rambunctious grandson's. My youngest daughter is expecting her first child 3/19/09 ( holding breath for the 20th as it is my BD). And my youngest son has decided to get married out of the blue. Needless to say it is going to be an exciting end and a very eventfull year and wonderful begining to the new year, the new me.