Username: Lexi240
Location: Alburtis, PA, USA
Member Since: 5/9/2007
BMI: 24.9
Post Op
Surgery Type: RNY (05/21/07)

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Goals

get to onederland by September 1, 2007!

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Member Interests

Books & Literature - I love to read!
Games & Entertainment - Love to play games with my family.
Medical Transcriptionist - I love to type! I am a MT by trade and love every minute of it!

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Latest Surgery Support Comments

Comment by judyanne on 5/18/07 4:02 pm

Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne

Comment by AUNTMAMMAW on 5/18/07 1:51 pm

MAY YOU SURGERY BE UNCOMPLICATED AND SPEEDY--IT'S THE BEST THING YOU COULD EVER DO FOR YOURSELF.

Comment by Celest J. on 5/18/07 12:45 pm

Sending you lots of love and good vibes. Big hugs, Celest

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My WLS journey began when my father had a stroke in March of 2006. While sitting in his hospital room with all of his siblings, almost everyone of them being morbidly obese, I knew I couldn't beat the odds. I had to do something. Thus began my journey. My surgery is scheduled for May 21, 2007.

Lexi240's Blog

2 mos postop and 50 pounds down!
on July 19, 2007 11:12 am

I am down 50 pounds and am 2 mos out. I feel fantastic! I only get sick if I eat too fast or too much. I haven't puked yet! (Knocking on wood here.) Feeling great!

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3 weeks postop
on June 11, 2007 6:46 am

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Update 6/5
on June 5, 2007 8:22 am

So far, this has been an exciting ride! I have done so well with my surgery! I have a 4-inch incision (which the surgeon commented was the smallest incision he has ever done). When I went in for my postop on Friday, he told me that I could be the "poster child" for surgery. I feel fantastic. Yesterday I started my regular exercise regime. My wonderful husband walked with me. It felt so good just to be walking hand in hand with him, walking toward a new, healthy me. He has been so amazing through all of this, even though he wasn't really on board, but left the decision up to me.

I have yet to regret my decision. I am a happier person these days, even my kids notice!

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2 weeks postop
on June 4, 2007 8:27 am

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1 week postop!!!
on May 29, 2007 5:43 am

I am 1 week postop. I have lost almost 14 pounds. Today I feel wonderful! Starting back to work. No regrets!

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My Story

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my story. To tell you the truth, I haven't always been obese. The point in my life when I felt the best was back in 1998, when I broke up with my boyfriend, graduated high school, started a new job, and the stress of all of that, I got down to 135 pounds, which some said was too small for my 5'7 frame. I went steadily up from that point. The day I got married (2000) I weighed 175 pounds. I have had 2 children. I gained weight with both of them and had climbed all the way up to 259 when I decided to have WLS. I have lost about 20 pounds before surgery and my goal is 150 (well, my secret goal which seems unattainable is 135 actually) and I can't wait until I am there!!!

I have a wonderful husband and two children. I am ready to start enjoying life again. It isn't so much fun when you are restricted in all aspects of life, from carrying so much extra weight. Keep an eye out...I may just disappear!