One Year "Surgy" for Me...........and Something Less Pleasant
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
How very kind of you, Bonnie! Thank you for the hugs and prayers. They work wonders! Knowing of have a great support system and outstanding medical team taking me through this, gives me confidence that I can overcome this newest boulder in my road!
5' 1.5" Tall.............69 years YOUNG!!!! Esophageal cancer survivor.
First off - congrats on your weight loss. You've worked harder than most and have been rewarded with a huge amount of weight loss - and deserve huge credit! We all know the surgery makes losing such a large amount in only a year possible for us, but not easy. It also greatly increases our chance of KEEPING it off - the Holy Grail of massive weight loss.
On to second. I'm so sorry that you now have to deal with this huge challenge. I'll be praying with and for you as you charge into this new battle. You have a grand baby to fight this one for, and if attitude and ***** are worth anything you'll win. As to the Kitkat - chuck it and go for Malteasers.
Huge Canuckian hugs,
Kelly-Anne
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
Hi Kelly-Anne!
Yes, you're so right about the sleeve being a super tool -- and I think you really hit the nail on the head about it being so important in helping us KEEP the weight off! I think we forget about the in the WL phase. Glad to have that reminder!
This cancer doesn't stand a chance if the outpouring of support, hugs, prayers, good wishes can do the trick. Between my OH and MFP families and my superb medical team, I think I'll win my war!
Are Malteasers chocolate covered malted mill balls? If so, YEP, I'm right there with you. I love those things LOL
Thank you so much for those hugs -- hugs from every country carry special weight!
Ree xoxox
5' 1.5" Tall.............69 years YOUNG!!!! Esophageal cancer survivor.
I'm sitting at my desk wiping tears from my eyes. I'm so sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis. You have such an amazing spirit and attitude. I will be sending lots of positive thoughts your way and I hope your tests this afternoon go well.
And of course, congrats on your amazing weight loss!
Lindsay ~ 5'4" ~ HW (5/6/13): 280 ~ SW (5/17/13): 273 ~ CW: 140
Losses by month: pre-op: -8 M1: -18 M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -9 M5: -10 M6: -12 M7: -14 M8: -12 M9: -2 M10: -8 M11: -9 M12: -2 M13: -6 M14: -7
Thank you, Linzeelee! I'm sorry you got tears. I did, too, when I first learned about this. But I've dried my eyes and slapped a smile on my face and am going forward with confidence that this I can be beat. I appreciate those good thoughts -- they help for sure.
You're doing a GREAT job already! It's such a super feeling to see that scale go down. Don't ever give up -- readjustments and stalls and all those things happen to nearly all of us -- just hang in there if/when they happen..........the scale finally complies and then you're off to the races again! I didn't tell you that to make you worry about those things -- it's just that you're about at the point I was when things slowed down some..............just wanted you to be aware! Keep up the good job!
5' 1.5" Tall.............69 years YOUNG!!!! Esophageal cancer survivor.
Lindsay ~ 5'4" ~ HW (5/6/13): 280 ~ SW (5/17/13): 273 ~ CW: 140
Losses by month: pre-op: -8 M1: -18 M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -9 M5: -10 M6: -12 M7: -14 M8: -12 M9: -2 M10: -8 M11: -9 M12: -2 M13: -6 M14: -7
Thank you, Lynn! Your kind words fill me with joy! Thank you for the good thoughts and prayers.........as I keep saying, that combo is powerful!
We're definitely a Sleeve Sis pair! You've done a GREAT JOB! Holy Carps! Almost at goal, I see. Keep up the good work!
Ree
5' 1.5" Tall.............69 years YOUNG!!!! Esophageal cancer survivor.
Hi, Ree. You're a doll. I love feisty Italian ladies -- married into a whole family of 'em. They are tough broads (in the nicest sense of the word), and they get things done. I have no doubt that you will carry on that fine tradition in your challenges described today.
Congratulations on your excellent accomplishment with your weight, and congratulations on welcoming your first grandchild!
FWIW a young 13yo friend of mine is battling brain cancer. He had surgery, finished his radiation therapy, and has just begun chemo. I tell you this so that you know you have at least one buddy out there who knows something of what you're going through. He has a similarly good outlook to yours, bless his heart.
Now don't be a stranger! Please let us know how you're doing and if there's anything at all we can do to help you besides cheer you on and send those healing wishes and prayers. I would go ahead and eat that candy bar if I were you, but I totally get the level of commitment you have to overcome to let yourself do that. :)
5'8" HRW 357 on 7/09/12 SW 339 >196 8/26/13 (surgeon's goal) TWL 193 CW 164
*:•-:¦:-•:*1st pers. goal 178 on 10/16/13; ultimate goal 164 on 12/13/13*:•-:¦:-•:*
