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Hi Amy, JR checking in! Nothing more to be said that what is said in my OH profile. Everyone can check out the photos on my web site too (the first link in my sig). JR open RNY 07/17/02 (2 oz pouch, 75 cm bypassed) Dr. Raper, HUP 440/427/204/213 (BELOW GOAL!!!) Mastopexy 02/15/05, Dr. Scott Chapin http://www.geocities.com/jd_rushton/ http://www.geocities.com/philly_wls_gathering/ "Your past failures *will* always overtake you if you **stop** chasing after your future success!"

Hello Everyone! Yes, I'm excited for the creation of this board as well. I'm only 9 weeks out and many of the May babies are already so close to goal. I had my surgery on May 23rd. I was required to lose 20 lbs just before surgery and I've lost 40.5 since. I still have 160 lbs to lose (a whole person). I'm thrilled with my progress so far, but, I know it is a long row to hoe! And a lifetime one! Lori 384/323.5/goal at this time is 160

Hey Lori!!~~~Happy Surgery Day to us!!!! Your my twin!! Congrats on the 40.5 pounds.........Way to go Like you I have a ways to go.....Sometimes I feel I have too far to go. I'm down 55 pounds as of this past Saturday. **2mo anniv.** It's been really rough for me. See my profile..... Best of luck to you...Hope to see you around the boards!!! Carmella "Mom of 3 Shih Tzu's"

Oh, thank God for this new board!!! I'm 10 months post op, and feeling a little down. So many of the people that had surgery the same month I did are at goal, and I feel SO very far away. I have another 100+ lbs to lose! I also feel like I'm a SLOW loser for starting as a heavy weight... and it's sometimes very frustrating. I know that I'll hopefully find more people on this board in the same boat. Love ya all and can't wait to 'meet' you! Katie RNY 9/21/04 380 (pre-op) / 265 (current) / 175 (goal)

Hi Everyone I'm happy this board is here. Well I am pre-op and 450 pounds. I am just starting out and plan on meeting my surgeon next month on the 11th. Vocational Rehab. is paying for my surgery and I thank God everyday for that. I am excited but really scared that I am not going to be able to loose weight successfully and that my weight makes me a higher risk. kay

Hi Special Kay!!!! You are very special.......Good luck on your consult. Everything will go well for you. Keep us posted to your surgery date!!!!! Best Wishes~~ Carmella

Hi Carmella, What part of Ohio are you from? Georgeann

Not a whole lot for me to say. I started out preop at 427 (BMI = 63). At the time surgery occurred I was 352 (BMI 52) Now 1 year out I am at 344 (BMI 49). One issue that I am dealing with that I wasn't thinking about happening is a back problems caused by the way my weight shifted. I am having moderate pain issues in my upper back do to chest changes and severe issues in my lower back due to the panni shift, hipsaggy skin and buttocks sking shift. I haven't been able to keep up with my exercise routine and this is a BLOW for me. I sooooooooo want to get weightloss movement by exercising again. This more than food issues is what I am having issues with. I know eventually that I will be able to do this but I want it NOW ! ! ! ! ! That's about it for me at this time. Carolyn

Great new board! I'm Dawn and my pre-op BMI was 69 & weight was 399. I'm currently 10 months post-op and my BMI is 45 & weight is 248. My surgeon never set a particular goal for me so I chose 200 as my target weight. To some, that is not "good enough" but I chose to have this surgery to save my life/make me healthier not to be a fashion model. When I get to 200, I will re-evaluate everything and set another goal. The way I look at it, a loss of 200 pounds wouldn't be too bad! LOL I'm currently on disability and was hoping to go back to work soon but I have recently found out that I have 2 compressed discs in my lower back which have been causing much pain. I have to see my doctor soon so we can chose a plan of action. I'm hoping some PT as well as continued weight loss will help the problem. Sincerely, Dawn Post-Op 9/23/04 399/248/200 Omar (husband) Post-op 4/7/03 525/220/200

This board is a welcomed site. Having almost 200 lbs to lose, it is nice to be able to share with others in a similar situation. I am waiting for insurance approval. I am being as patient as possible, but I just can't wait!!!!! Am sooooooooooo excited. Am ready to begin my new journey Lori