Almost one year out! Long, with LOTS of pictures!

mbumblebee
on 7/10/10 10:27 am
Jessy - your story is so amazing!  Really inspiring!  I did cry, but they were tears of joy for you...that you were victorious!!  You have such strength and bravery...and it makes you even more beautiful!!

YOU GO GIRL....NOTHING CAN STOP YOU!!!!!!

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Gwen M.
on 7/10/10 12:13 pm - Valrico, FL
So proud of how far you have come and so excited to see the rest of your journey!
                    
Nicolle
on 7/10/10 1:05 pm
Wow. That's all I can say.

Nah. I can say more. YOUare amazing. I am so proud of you!

The world's a brighter place with you in it. NEVER think of leaving it again.

Love,

Nicolle

I had the kick-butt duodenal switch (DS)!

HW: 344 lbs      CW: 150 lbs

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea GONE!

kjfras
on 7/10/10 1:24 pm - North Lauderdale, FL
You are doing sooooo great Jessy!  I'm so proud of you!  Keep up the great work!!

You rock girl!!!

Kerry J                   Stillhopefull (Terry) is my Angel!!!! 
                                                    Angel to Baylady35310 (Linda)
7/9/01 RNY - 354 HW down to 192 LW
12/6/10 DS Revision - GW 170
DS HW 353
DS SW 332

DS CW 184 (-148 since surgery / -169 total) 
  
Plastics completed by Dr.Sauceda in MX 8/9/13 - LBL w anchor cut, long thigh lift, breast lift, butt augmentation and arm lift.               

              

"Just Elizabeth "
on 7/10/10 1:52 pm - Houston, TX
Hey girly girl. I just found this what with the time difference and all. You have done a fantastic job. I am so proud of you. You are a strong, proud woman. You grabbed your life and took it back. I am so proud of you!!! I absolutely think that you should contact OH. They should definitely do a story on you.


Elizabeth                                                      
Back in the U.S.A.


"I have lost the lumbering hulk that I once was.  I don't hide behind my clothes or behind my door.  I am part of life's rich tapestry not an observer."  Kirmy

        
                                                                                    
 

Poodles
on 7/11/10 4:25 am - TX
Great job!  Keep up the good work!
 Come to the Dark Side!!!                     
Band to DS revision 11/09/09.
Learn about the Duodenal Switch at dsfacts.com ! Off site comparisons of the 4 WLS 
http://www.thinnertimes.com/weight-loss-surgery/wls-basics/w eight-loss-surgery-comparison.html
http://www.lapsf.com/weight-loss-surgeries.html
 
  
ZNEW_crAte
on 7/11/10 8:37 am
What a beautiful woman you are, and how exciting to have this tool so early in your life. I would love to meet you when you come to Kentucky. Maybe my DS buddies from this area and I could get together. You can PM me with more information on your visit.

 

HW  221     SW  216   CW  135.0   GW 135                    Ht 5'3
wings
on 7/15/10 1:53 am - Fort Myers Beach , FL
Wow Jess you are Rockin your DS.  I am right behind ya.  I just cannot figure out how to get my pics on the message board lol. 

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* Gail R *
on 7/23/10 2:12 am - SF Bay Area, CA
Hi Jessie, I have been out of the country (a dream trip not possible without DS weight loss) and missed your post.
I have followed your journey from the beginning. My daughter is your age and I share your story with her as an inspiration for both of us. I am always so impressed by you and your story of struggles and successes. I just want to emphasis to you that I feel certain that you, now that you have regained control of your life, are capable of whatever you wish to achieve. I hope that you set your goals in life very high and I know you can reach those goals. Please find scholarships to continue your education. I know that they are out there for you. I know that you are going to make a positive difference in this world and I am so thankful that you decided to stick it out and fight for your life! Love you!

~Gail R~  high wt.288,  surg wt 274, LW 143, CW 153,  GW164

Calitlg
on 7/23/10 3:38 am - Antioch, CA
Hello Jessie,
 I'm new to OH and was looking around at the different wls boards. I stumbled across a topic about a young man who is curious about DS and was wondering if any young members had the surgery. In one of his replies, someone suggest he reads your story and so I was curious to see your blog for myself and OMG....tears tears tears. Im at my dest @ work, thankfuly I have a private office so nobody can see how wet my shirt is right now. I just love your post. Its so personal and heartfelt! I have never read such a post as yours. To be able to touch others with just words is a gift. Please continue to share your gift and your weight loss journey with us.
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