Becca K. 21 years, 7 months ago

Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You! I hope that this post finds you healthy and happy. Please remember to drop by and update your profile from time to time. It's important for others to be able to see how we post-ops do on our journeys. You never know who you might inspire. Have a great day.

Beverly L. 22 years, 6 months ago

I went in for surgery on August 27, 2001, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I weighed in at 375 pounds, but after 4 days on IV fluids, I was up to 385!! By 16 days Post-Op, I was down to 339!! I got scared that I had lost too much water, too fast, since I was back on my HCTZ when I got home and did not eat any bananas. I thought I was losing potassium and thought I would end up back in the hospital for potassium depletion with IVs hooked back up. I really hate IVs so I stopped taking my HCTZ. Bad thing to do. I started puffing back up. Where my ankles had become so nice and defined at the 16 day Post-Op appointment, they had puffed back out by the 1 month Post-Op. I had gone up by 3 pounds! How disappointing. I got back on my HCTZ and am hoping that water gain will go down along with my weight. The photos you see here are 1) August 27, 2001 in my hospital garb, just before surgery. 2)Me, my daughter and husband in NC, Sept. 23, 2001, just a couple of days before my 1 month Post-Op. Happy!! The weight is coming off!!

Michelle M. 22 years, 7 months ago

Hello Beverly, I just wanted to wish you well on your surgery and hope recovery will be a speedy one. Congratulations you have made it, today you will begin your new journey to a healthier future.

AngelNTx65 22 years, 7 months ago

Beverly~I wish you the best with your surgery next week.It's so exciting to be on this journey to better health! Keep us posted. God Bless~Kim

lissapayne 22 years, 7 months ago

Hello, I wanted to wish you all the best on your surgery. I will be praying that you have a safe and complication-free recovery. I had my surgery on May 15th and It has been wonderful! If you want to ask me anything or just want to talk, feel free to email me*HUGS*

tonitreadway 22 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes to you for a complication free procedure, a speedy recovery, successful weight loss, and life long good health and happiness!!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Beverly L. 22 years, 7 months ago

My surgery date has changed to August 27th!!! WhooWhee!!! I am happy!! 15 more days to go!!!

Rita J. 22 years, 7 months ago


Rita J. 22 years, 7 months ago

Bev, Your date is fast approaching as I knew it would. Soon, you'll be on the "other side" and moving forward while being a "loser". Congrats on the new date.

issis 22 years, 9 months ago

Congratulations on your surgery date. WhooHooo, you are on your way. Irene
About Me
Clinton, MD
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BMI
Apr 16, 2001
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Before & After
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Center Photo taken just before surgery on 27 August 2001. First photo taken May 16, 2001 and third photo on May 3, 2002 at 275.
375 lbs.lbs

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