7 years post op August 31st 2011

Sep 01, 2011

Well I am 7 years out. I have gained a little. After 7 years it is easy to fall back into old bad habits. I still want to lose 10lbs. I have been trying hard to get in my protein and not snack. I just have to remember the golden rule. Gastric Bypass is a tool, not a miracle. If I do what I am supposed to do I am fine. If anyone has any questions just message me.
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6 years after Gastric Bypass Surgery.

Jan 22, 2011

I am over 6 years out now. I stay around 135 pounds. I would like to stay around 125. My mind still feels like I am overweight. It is hard to change that. It is a struggle to do the things I know I need to do. It is very easy to slip back into those very bad habits. But I am doing ok, just taking it one day at a time. Please if you are considering GBP know that it is not a miracle thing. It is just a tool and you have to use it right. It is a very good tool. But if you don't do what you are supposed to do then it can be a very bad thing.
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Iron Infusion

Oct 08, 2008

~September 29,2008~ I had to go to Birmingham to have an Iron Infusion again. I had one 3 years ago. I am not absorbing Iron very well. I have been very tired for awhile now. All of my other blood work was pretty good.

4 Year Checkup!

Oct 08, 2008

~September 12, 2008~ I went to Dr. Clements for my 4 year checkup. I am doing great. I did gain 5 lbs. in a year. And I am determined to get that off. I had the usual tons of blood work. I am still very happy that I had GBS! 


WOW!! I weigh 118 pounds...

Jan 05, 2006

January 6, 2006

I went to Dr. Clements today for my 16 month checkup. (Drumroll Please) I weigh 118!!! I have lost 102 lbs.(WOW) The nurse thought I was there for a hernia or something. She said she thought I was too little to have had Gastric Bypass. Dr. Clements said he didn't know what else he could do for me. He said I have done great. I showed him my Before and After pictures and he want's copies of them. He told me to always remember that the best thing that has come out of this is that my diabetes is gone. (Thank God) I had the usual blood work and will know about it in a week or so. He said I should start leveling off and staying around this weight. I have had such great results and am so happy. I just hope to maintain this weight now.

Century Card

Nov 29, 2005


November, 2005!!




I weigh 130 pounds...

Sep 01, 2005


September 2,2005

I went to my 1 year appointment with Dr. Clements today. I weighed 130! That is a total of 90lbs. He was very pleased. He said to just keep doing what I have been doing. He said try not to let my weight control me anymore. He wishes I would throw my scales out of my house. I am going to really try not to let food control me any longer. I had to go to the lab and have 12 tubes of blood drawn. At 1 year they check all your vitamin levels and other stuff. I will post when I find out the results. I got a letter from Dr. Clements office and my Ferritin level (stored Iron) is 4. It is supposed to be between 10-291. I have heard it needs to be at least 40. Wow mine is low. I have been feeling pretty tired lately. I have to go Sep.13 for a 3 hour Iron Infusion. They said it will really help. I sure hope so. I also have to take 2 500mgs of vitamin c each day. It was a little low and it also helps you absorb Iron. Oh, and I am in the 120's and so excited!!! Getting close to 100lbs lost!!

1 year post op

Aug 30, 2005

August 16,2005

This time last year I was Morbidly obese. Now I weigh 132. I am finally NORMAL!!





August 31,2005

I am 1 year post-op today. My husband took my 1 year pictures and filmed me. He has filmed me every 3 months since surgery. I watched the tape and could not believe what I looked like a year ago. It was really a shock! It has been an emotional year and I am so happy and I thank God everyday for every moment. Life is so Wonderful! I was a happy person before the surgery. I just was not happy with my weight or being a diabetic. I am so much healthier now.




My birthday

Jun 22, 2005

June 23,2005

Today is my 39th Birthday and I weigh 139! Weight and age are the same!! I can't believe that on my last Birthday I weighed 80 lbs more. My husband and kids woke me up with Flowers, gifts and breakfast. They are so good to me. I am happier than I have ever been in my life.




wearing a size medium...

Apr 21, 2005

April 22,2005

My husband and kids went with me to my check up today. I weighed 152.2 at his office. That is almost 70 lbs lost. I am sooooo happy. He said I was doing great and that he would like to see me lose 20 more. I want to lose at least 30 more. I can't believe that I am so close to my goal in such a short amount of time. It is wonderful!!!!When I had surgery I was wearing x-large 16-18. I am now in a Medium 8-10!!! I go back for my 1 year check up at the end of August. My family and I are going to a picnic Saturday that Dr.Clements is having for his patients. We got T-shirts at the picnic and I can't believe I can wear a medium!!! I won a bottle of True Star perfume as a door prize. We had a great time.



About Me
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Surgery
08/31/2004
Surgery Date
Mar 16, 2004
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Before surgery and 1 year post-op
Before surgery and 1 year post-op

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WOW!! I weigh 118 pounds...
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I weigh 130 pounds...
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wearing a size medium...

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