lorrl
October 2009
Oct 18, 2009
I haven't been on this site in forever, thought it was time for an update. Since my last post I've had two kids, Sam 3 yrs and Justin 3 months. I'm five years post WLS and I've been able to maintain my weight loss even after the pregnancies. I've never regretted having this surgery, it has changed my life.
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Oct 18, 2009
10/18/09 Not sure how this works, but copying this info from my 'old' profile...
07/26/06
Wow, it has been almost a year since I posted, I didn't realize it had been that long! I ended up beyond my surgeons goal weight at 160. I reached that at about November of last year and kept it off until about two months ago because I am now pregnant! I am due in October. So far I have gained 14lbs. Not too bad since I only have about 14 weeks to go. It is weird to see the scale moving upward for the first time in two years, but I can't avoid it.
This is still the best thing that I ever decided to do. I am thrilled with my new body and so glad that food no longer has that hold over me. I make much better choices and am able to now keep my weight in check, it is great.
Best of luck to anyone who is starting this journey!
08/17/05
Just past the one year mark! I can't believe how fast the time went by. I am down 124lbs since surgery!! It is unbelievable. I am so happy I did this. Feeling great!
03/01/2004
I am nearly to the seven month mark and am down 93lbs as of today. Nearly to the century club, I can't believe it. I really need to get an updated pic added to my profile, it is quite a difference. I am doing much better with my protein, and my last blood tests showed that which is great. I am feeling wonderful! I am working on getting better at exercising, and that is going good. I love the 'walk away the pounds' dvd. It is a good workout. A friend of mine suggested it and I really like it. I have found that most foods sit pretty well with me and it has been a long time since I was sick from eating something. I do have to remember to not snack - especially when I am bored. I am still so glad that I did this! I feel better than I have in nearly ten years. I am so much happier with myself and physically feel so much better. This is just fantastic. I have no regrets at all!
12/13/04
I have just passed the 4 month mark. I have lost 66 pounds total and am down to 226. It is awesome. I feel great and everything is going well. I struggle to get the protein in every day, but am doing a lot better and make it most days. I am so happy that I did this.
08/16/04
Had surgery on 08/11 (wed) and came home on Friday afternoon. Everyone at the hospital was wonderful. The treatment I received was great, I was so impressed. It was my first hospital stay ever, and I was very nervous, but because everyone was so great, it made things so much better. I had no complications, and so far the liquid diet is going okay. I haven't felt sick at all, just tired. It hurts getting up and down, but other than that I feel pretty good. Right now I am just concentrating on following the program and getting all of my protein in. But I am starting to think about the weight loss and what that is going to mean to me. This sugery is such a wonderful thing. I can't wait to see the wieght start coming off. I can't wait to get rid of back pain and tiredness!
07/31/2004
Wow, less than two weeks to go. I met with the nutrionist and she gave me a list of shopping items and went over the vitamins that I will need to take. After I left my meeting with her, I realized this is really happening! It has been a long wait for this, and now it is just around the corner. Thanks to everyone who has signed my support page. Everyone is so great here!
06/10/2004
After what seems like forever, I finally have a surgery date. I almost can't believe it. August 11th. I am a little nervous, but I know that this is what I want.
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07/26/06
Wow, it has been almost a year since I posted, I didn't realize it had been that long! I ended up beyond my surgeons goal weight at 160. I reached that at about November of last year and kept it off until about two months ago because I am now pregnant! I am due in October. So far I have gained 14lbs. Not too bad since I only have about 14 weeks to go. It is weird to see the scale moving upward for the first time in two years, but I can't avoid it.
This is still the best thing that I ever decided to do. I am thrilled with my new body and so glad that food no longer has that hold over me. I make much better choices and am able to now keep my weight in check, it is great.
Best of luck to anyone who is starting this journey!
08/17/05
Just past the one year mark! I can't believe how fast the time went by. I am down 124lbs since surgery!! It is unbelievable. I am so happy I did this. Feeling great!
03/01/2004
I am nearly to the seven month mark and am down 93lbs as of today. Nearly to the century club, I can't believe it. I really need to get an updated pic added to my profile, it is quite a difference. I am doing much better with my protein, and my last blood tests showed that which is great. I am feeling wonderful! I am working on getting better at exercising, and that is going good. I love the 'walk away the pounds' dvd. It is a good workout. A friend of mine suggested it and I really like it. I have found that most foods sit pretty well with me and it has been a long time since I was sick from eating something. I do have to remember to not snack - especially when I am bored. I am still so glad that I did this! I feel better than I have in nearly ten years. I am so much happier with myself and physically feel so much better. This is just fantastic. I have no regrets at all!
12/13/04
I have just passed the 4 month mark. I have lost 66 pounds total and am down to 226. It is awesome. I feel great and everything is going well. I struggle to get the protein in every day, but am doing a lot better and make it most days. I am so happy that I did this.
08/16/04
Had surgery on 08/11 (wed) and came home on Friday afternoon. Everyone at the hospital was wonderful. The treatment I received was great, I was so impressed. It was my first hospital stay ever, and I was very nervous, but because everyone was so great, it made things so much better. I had no complications, and so far the liquid diet is going okay. I haven't felt sick at all, just tired. It hurts getting up and down, but other than that I feel pretty good. Right now I am just concentrating on following the program and getting all of my protein in. But I am starting to think about the weight loss and what that is going to mean to me. This sugery is such a wonderful thing. I can't wait to see the wieght start coming off. I can't wait to get rid of back pain and tiredness!
07/31/2004
Wow, less than two weeks to go. I met with the nutrionist and she gave me a list of shopping items and went over the vitamins that I will need to take. After I left my meeting with her, I realized this is really happening! It has been a long wait for this, and now it is just around the corner. Thanks to everyone who has signed my support page. Everyone is so great here!
06/10/2004
After what seems like forever, I finally have a surgery date. I almost can't believe it. August 11th. I am a little nervous, but I know that this is what I want.
About Me
Novi, MI
Location
24.3
BMI
Surgery
08/11/2004
Surgery Date
Dec 26, 2002
Member Since