Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Kathy!! Getting there

Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 2 months ago
I'm on the right , riding with my friend Nancy

Sammy2929 wrote More Feb.2017 fun 7 years, 2 months ago

Life is not going to pass me by anymore


Sammy2929 wrote Wow, almost 10 months post op 7 years, 2 months ago

May 2016 296lbs- feb 22, 2016 159lbs. I still can't believe it. I work hard at it everyday and it's paying off. This is what I do for fun now



Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 3 months ago
Thank you Kathy!!

Sammy2929 wrote 8 months Post op 7 years, 3 months ago

Went to surgeon yesterday for check up.  Loss slowing down but have lost 25 lbs over the last 3 months.  Begining weight 296 with a BMI in the high 50's, current weight 170 with a BMI of 28 or 29.<...


Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Kathy, I am the same way. I log everything into my fitness...

Sammy2929 wrote Busy Busy Busy 7 years, 5 months ago

Gosh, I should really keep track of everything that's going on.  It's been quite a while since I posted anything.  I've been extremely busy the last month packing and finally moving,  to  move last...


Sammy2929 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago

just got off my first stall. It lasted 3 weeks. I was beginning to wonder if it would end. I saw my surgeon today. He hasn't seen me since month 1. I've seen his assistant for other visits. He looked at my chart, looked at me, and I thought he was goin


Sammy2929 wrote Feeling Good 7 years, 7 months ago

Saw my primary care doctor yesterday as they were anxious to catch up with me after surgery.  We had made this appointment in April, my Surgey was May 2 and th...


Sammy2929 wrote No longer on the side lines of anything! 7 years, 8 months ago

Well, after changed appointments by the doctors for a few months, I finally got in to see my doc today and was I in for the shock of my life.  I saw the doc at my 1 week post and then 3 weeks later...


Sammy2929 wrote July Post 7 years, 9 months ago

Haven't posted in a while so I thought I would do an update (mainly for myself so one day when I go back and re-read these I can laugh at myself and say "No you didn't"!!)

My surgery was on ...


Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
It truly does. Thank you very much

Sammy2929 wrote Excercise 7 years, 10 months ago

Never in a milion years could I picture myself getting up off the couch and doing excercise.  My knees hurt, my joints hurt, I couldn't walk 100 steps without being winded.  Man have things changed...


Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 10 months ago
Thank you so much!!

Sammy2929 wrote on jujuh's support wall 7 years, 10 months ago
Good luck with two surgeries tomorrow!! It will be so nice to have a surgery pal with you everyday. My husband has been a saint and eats all that I eat and doesn't complain when there is no rice, potatoes etc. on his plate!! Support is a big deal. Best wishes to you both.

Sammy2929 wrote One month weigh in 7 years, 10 months ago

Well, I am down 28 pounds since surgery, 37 since the diet.  I am so excited about this.  So many NSV's without really thinking about them happening.  Being able to cross my legs, bending over to p...


Sammy2929 wrote Taking medicine 7 years, 11 months ago

The medicines I've been on for the last 15 years (sinus, depression, anxiety, hormone replacement) is so hard to take now.  Every day it takes me about an hour to get it down. (nothing is big, it's...


Sammy2929 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Looked all over for the past few days, No one and I mean NO one had the bananas and crème shake.  They all said its on back order, they've been trying to find some and cant, blah blah blah.

 

I hate all the others.....I need my bananas


Sammy2929 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

After spending hours on the toilet this morning feeling like a was trying to push a 8lb baby out my backside I am caving and just ran to the store and bought Miralax.

Wondering how often you take it.  Directions say once a day for up to 7 days?


Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Kathy, I'll take it considering I'm still bloated as all get out ...

Sammy2929 wrote 1 week follow up appointment 7 years, 11 months ago

My appointment went well.  The nurse weighed me.  I lost 8lbs.  When I asked the doctor about it he said he would not discuss my weight till the 1 month mark. He just doesn't think it's fair to do ...


Sammy2929 wrote on Courtney_lynn's support wall 7 years, 11 months ago
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow, you'll do great and be on the losers bench in no time!!

Sammy2929 wrote on missearl123's support wall 7 years, 11 months ago
Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow. You will do great!!

Sammy2929 posted a comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Glad to hear you're doing well Jazzy! I will be one week out on...
About Me
27.3
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Surgery
05/02/2016
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Nov 03, 2015
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Highest weight....uggg
291lbs
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