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Hi Lori,
I also live in Spokane! I have never done Bloomsday but it is on my list for this year.
Lana
HW 296 SW 267.8 GW 130 LW 128.2 CW 131.6
Age 55 5 ft 4 inches
Roux-en-Y 3/24/21
Internal Hernia 1/14/22
Gallbladder 3/22
Volvulus 10/7/23-Reversal of RNY 11/19/23
The last of the human freedoms, to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances. (Frankl, 1946)
My husband and I went to Talladega Motor Speedway for a race. We flew from TX to AL and it was the first time in many years I was able to buckle my seatbelt without an extender! I was able to visit my hometown in AL, do a lot of walking without severe pain, and see cousins. In the family photo, I was no longer the largest member! Great visit and very uplifting emotionally. ??
I was not on a calorie restricted diet. I was advised not to eat white foods like potatoes, bread, cake. I ate lean meat and vegetables and gave up the Diet Coke. My surgeon was afraid that the insurance company would withdraw approval if I lost on my own. I think I was something like one pound over 40 BMI.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
So many things I wouldn't have tried pre WLS but three that stand out
1) climbing to the crows nest when we did a tall ship cruise
2) fitting up a very narrow crevice that I would not have gotten through before on a hike in Utah
3) zip lining
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
There were many wonderful moments after WLS, but the one I'm most proud of was one year after my WLS I walked in the Bloomsday race. I was able to walk the over 7 miles, up hill and down, and still feel energized afterwards. Hurray for a blessed life after WLS 
Thank you,
Lori VanDusen
Lori V
Working through my bucket list of things Incouldnt do.
literally doing one now! We are in Vegas and I'm going to zip line
I'm not exactly sure what the rationale is behind that - at first I was afraid if I lost too much I might be disqualified because the insurance company would think I could lose weight on my own, but then I was assumed it was to see I was able to follow a program long-term (well, for at least six months anyway, since that's how long most insurance companies seem to require). Of course, if your weight drops below the minimum BMI requirement for surgery, then that could pose a problem -unless your insurance company only goes by your initial BMI. At any rate, I lost 57 lbs before surgery, and it certainly didn't disqualify me (I still had a 40+ BMI even after losing the 57 lbs). So I do think that for most people, it's to see if you're able to commit to a program and stick with it long-term.
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So your process was being on a diet and make sure you didn't lose any? This is fascinating. It seems everyone's process is a little different. When did you have your procedure?
Wow. So they put you on a diet beforehand? I don't remember that, as part of my deal. That's interesting. Well, it obviously was a success for you. Very cool!
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