one year ago today

ellie443
on 9/8/09 6:26 am - Pittsburgh, PA
Hi everyone,   A year ago today, I walked into Dr C's office and told him I wanted WLS in particular a Lap Band.  A month later, I met Dr. Urbandt and the journey began in earnest.  I went through my 6 months of testing and classes to get ready for my Realize Band surgery. I lost 20# during that time.   

  I just got back from Dr. Urbandt's office.  I am happy to report that I have lost 31% of my body weight, 59# and a total of 35 inches over all. He said the average person loses 34% by the first year so   I am well ahead of the game plan. 

I have gone from a size 28W pants to 20W  and from a size 3x shirt to a XL or L depending on the cut
  .  I am fitting into clothes I haven't worn in 9 years. ( Yes I still have them  lol)

I have been doing the happy dance all afternoon.

Thank you for all of your support

ellen

And the journey begins.......

Starting weight  273
Surgery weight   252
Post op weight   191 
3/18/10
FlabToFab
on 9/8/09 6:29 am - Chino Hills, CA
Congratulations, Ellen!  You've really kicked some butt!  I bet you feel fantastic and are so proud!!
Mandy- 6.5cc (10cc band) 
87 Pounds To Go!  304/257/170
(deactivated member)
on 9/8/09 6:52 am - Des Moines, IA
That is a great weight loss!  You are doing FANTASTIC!  WooHoooo

I have clothes that I kept that are even older than 9 years! hee hee  AND I hope in the next year I will be wearing them. 

Keep up the happy dance, it's burning calories. 
tbum007
on 9/8/09 8:29 am - WI
Congratulations, you should be very proud of yourself!!  Isn't it fun to closet shop.   Keep up the great work, you're doing awesome!
maruby
on 9/8/09 10:14 am - IA
Way to go Ellen you are doing so well!!  Keep on happy dancing... it burns calories!

pineview01
on 9/8/09 10:37 am - Davison, MI
What a year you have spent!  You have done great with your journey to date.

BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.

ellie443
on 9/8/09 8:34 pm - Pittsburgh, PA
Thanks everyone
And the journey begins.......

Starting weight  273
Surgery weight   252
Post op weight   191 
3/18/10
Faith *
on 9/8/09 9:09 pm
Congratulations Ellen!  I will join you in your happy dance.

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. ~Author Unknown

msmillie36
on 9/9/09 12:03 am - TX
Congrats on your success!!! Dancing with you...
         
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ellie443
on 9/11/09 7:00 am - Pittsburgh, PA
Once again, thank you


ellen
And the journey begins.......

Starting weight  273
Surgery weight   252
Post op weight   191 
3/18/10
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