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Buy clothes at a regular store...not a plus size store.

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Be able to kickbox again

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Have a safe and successful surgery

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get off as many prescriptions as I can

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get my self confidence back

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William Rupp
I stayed after my info seminar to talk to Dr Rupp abt my situation and my previous denial and my problem with my PCP and he listened and didn't rush and felt even though I was a lightweight that will all my co-morbidities I deserved the surgery. I saw him next for my pre-op and he took alot of time with me to answer all my questions. The next time was right before surgery and he has such a good energy I wasn't nervous at all. I saw him out of recovery and he gave me some additional meds for the pain in my side and he the gave me the ok to leave the next day. Being I had gone through a different surgery center with my previous attempt, I must tell you, his requirements are so much thorough and I learned so much more that I am unsure I would have been successful before! He's great!
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  • Comment by MajorMom on 11/9/08 8:28 pm
    I hope everything goes textbook on your surgery day and you're home recovering before you know it. Good luck!
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1 Year Anniversary 134lbs
on December 7, 2009 6:54 pm
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Pre Surgery 220lbs
on December 7, 2009 6:47 pm
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Happy Surgiversary to me!!
on November 11, 2009 4:06 pm
I just wanted to give you an update to the changes in my life over the
last year since I started this weight loss journey.

One year ago today I was being rolled into surgery to start my new
life. I weighed 220lbs and was a diabetic with high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, sleep issues, depression, among all sorts of other joint
and back pain. I took 14 different meds a day to help deal with my
medical issues and felt hung over, for lack of a better word, every day,
ready to sleep by 7 at night.

1 year later...I am down to 134lbs. My medical issues have all been
resolved. I am down to only 2 meds now for my thyroid and hysterectomy,
which are lifelong medications anyways. I wake up each morning well
rested. I work out 5 days a week doing things like kickboxing, spinning,
and strength training classes. I have made so many new friends on this
journey that have been able to help me grow to be a better person. To
them, they mean more than they will ever know. I have regained my self
esteme and moreover my joy for life.

My biggest suprise?? I thought I would miss food so much... but knew I
had to do this. I have learned to eat to live and how just a bite of
anything can go so far when it comes to satisfaction.I can still
celebrate life and its great little miracles, just in moderation.

They say the first year is the easy part and now the hard part begins
with maintaining. I haven't lost any weight since April, so maintainance
began about 6 months ago for me. I look at each day as a new beginning
and that this surgery is only a tool and I have to continue to use it in
the way it was designed for me to continue to stay healthy. For that I
will continue to look for support from my friends and family, to make
good choices in my life, and to remember its okay to take care of me
first. I am excited to have a zest for life again and look forward to
everything that comes my way.

Lastly, My biggest blessing I have had through this whole journey has
been the support of my friends and family. Not once did anyone doubt me
or question my decision to do this. I had the full support of all of you
and for that I am so greatful!! Thank you for all of your unconditional
support and love. It has helped me more than you will every know.
 
I thought I would put my measurements her for the newbies:

                Starting          3mo          6mo         9mo         1year 
Weight      220                 168          146          141          134.5
Neck          16                    13            13          12.5          12
Chest         46                  40.5           38           33            36 (implants at 10/09)           
Ribcage      43                    36            35           33            31.5
Waist         42                    36            35           33            30
Upper arms 16                  14            13          12.5          12
Wrists        7.5                 6.75          6.25        6.25            6
Hips           46                   41            37.5       36.5           36
Thighs        28                   23            21            21            20
Knees         18                   16            14            14            14
Calves         17                   15           14            14            14
Ankles        10                   9.5            9              9            8.5

I will post pics soon!!
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9 months out
on August 24, 2009 5:58 am
So its been a few months since I last posted mostly because it's summer and I have been swamped!! Things are going better than I would have ever guessed!! I am down 82lbs from my surgery date and down to a size 4. Not much weight loss but still losing inches which keeps me motivated. I am still at the gym almost daily and am working as hard as I can to trump this extra skin!! On the food side, I am still struggling to eat meats but keep trying. Unfortunately I have been dealing with hair loss these last few months. I am hoping it will stop soon! I am still doing great with water and protein intake but I think my body just needs some animal proteins?? I will keep trying. For my 1 year surgiversary we are going to Puerto Vallarta....I can't wait!!
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6 Month Surgiversary
on May 11, 2009 6:06 pm
I can't believe its been a half a year. I am doing my best with everything but still having problems with meats. I have no problem getting 90 oz water in now. I am finding myself cheating a little here and there like 6 potato chips with my cottage cheese and a mini reeses here and there but I think I deserve it. I work out 5-6 times a week and have added kickboxing and strength training classes to my regimen. I am wearing a size 8 now which is smaller than I can ever remember but my twins are withering away to nothing. I am having my biggest problem with excess skin with my arms and thighes but will keep targeting those areas to see how much better I can get them. I am down almost 70lbs. The doctor is thinking another 25 lbs but we shall see. All I know if I feel better than I have since I was in high school!!
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I have been overweight my whole life. No matter what attempts I've made, any weight lost would be short lived. It has gotten worse worse over the years and I hate the thought of where I will be in 5 years at this rate. about 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with hypo thyroid after a 90 lb weight gain over 4 months. The meds took some weight off but not all of it. That started the spiral and now I have Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety. I also had an emergency hysterectomy last summer that put me into immediate menopause. Now that we have the hormones in check, I am hoping 2008 will be my year. I was denied my surgery 1 day before it was scheduled Valentines Day 2007 and since have got a new doc and new insurance and hope this will finally become a reality and I can get off most these meds....12 pills and 2 shots a day for the rest of my life....bleh!!! No fun. I want to be active again! Be excited to wear clothes. Be able to do things without being so tired.