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Topic: updated my profile
Okay I have better pics on my profile now.. Really good before and after.. Talk to you all later!!
Michelle
Topic: RE: 2,894 gone!
Add another 113 lbs to that started at 273 and am at 160 which is beyond what doc said.. they said 170 as I am very big boned.. Have a 31"waist now at 160 lol..
Michelle
Topic: RE: Losing too much
Tracy,
Are you working out?? Adding muscle to the mix will stop that.. I have stopped working out from getting sick for the last 2 weeks, and started losing fast again.. My pcp said stop you are starting to look sick, well I was sick so she can kiss my butt lol.. Anyway when we had the surgery our body ate the muscle to survive, now we have to add it back into the mix.. Try doing some arobics or something that involves 5-15lb hand weights..
Michelle
Topic: Off birth control, at perfect weight, and ready for a family!!
I just wanted to tell everyone hello. I haven't posted in a really long time! My pcp says I am at my perfect weight for my build. I am at 160 but I have a 31" waist and a lot of muscle from working out.. Man do I feel soooo much better than before. My hubby and I went and took pics. Hope the link to the pics works.. http://myspace-840.vo.llnwd.net/00378/04/83/378333840_m.jpg He loves having a trophy wife now.. Anywho I took my patch off on December 22 one year exactly from the date of surgery! As soon as I get regular I hope we get prego right away! Has anyone else started having children yet?? Well I hope to hear from everyone I am going to read some recent posts to see what is new..
TTFN,
Michelle
Topic: RE: One Year Post-Op Bloodwork Results
Hey guys you might want to try the liquid b complex with b-12. it is for under the tongue also and sooo much better than the pills. I got mine at wal mart..
Michelle
Topic: RE: Losing too much
Tracy,
I was just reading an article in a magazine about WLS and how most post op patients loose over their ideal weight in the first 12-18 mos and then regain up to their ideal body weight in years 3-5. Maybe this is you.
Deana
Deana 
Topic: RE: 2,894 gone!
Liz, here is another one's post to the biggest loser.
My name is Tabitha Cooper and I had my bypass surgery on December 2, 2004 and as of 1-11-06 I have lost 168 pounds. I have eight pounds to be at my goal weight. I started out at 381 pounds and my doctor set my goal weight at 205 pounds. Me personally I want to see 185 pounds, but we'll just have to wait and see. Thanks for including me, be sure to let me know how it goes. Tabitha Cooper.
Topic: RE: Finally, finally, finally!!!
Way to go Melissa,
What a great Christmas present. I need a kick in the BUTT to get me exercising I guess!
Deana
Deana Topic: RE: One Year Post-Op Bloodwork Results
Hey Christine,
I had all my lab work done also. My B-12 was down but I haven't been taking my pills. The doctor told me if it was hard to remember to take one every day that the injections might be better because its just once a month so I may opt for that. He also said I needed to take my iron and calcium but the levels were okay. He said to just get in the habit of it everyday, think of it like taking the place of BP, Chol, and BS meds.
Anyway it sounds like a B-12 injection might get your energy level up.
Take Care
Deana
Deana 
Topic: One Year Post-Op Bloodwork Results
I am anemic, I have extremely low iron, and very low B-12 which will require injections.
I already knew I had low iron levels (I've been told that for years, and stupid iron supplements don't help). I've also had anemia for some time now, though it was only an iron-deficiency anemia due to all the blood disorders/diseases I've had over the years.
I am waiting for the doctor's office to mail me the lab results so I can see the numbers for myself.
I've read that some people take B-12 supplements (tablets) and don't get the injections. How do I know which is right for me? Does the doctor just automatically assume I need the injections because that's easiest?
No wonder I am so freakin' rundown and tired all the time. I swear, by 5:00 every day I'm falling asleep.
~ Christine ~
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