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I got the results from my six months blood work and my B6 was too low.  So I am now taking B6 per my surgeons instruction.  My B12 was doubled too high, go figure.  All is well, I am 185 pounds, down from 257 which is a loss of 72 pounds.  I feel such a sense of accomplishment.  I know wear size 14 clothes, down from size 22.  I am having to give away all my clothes and buy new ones. 

My goal is to get down to 140-150.  Many are telling me that I am too small and that I don't need to lose anymore weight, but being 5'3, 185 pounds is still considered obese according to my BMI.

I don't think it will hurt to lose a few more pounds.  Well I feel great and what to encourage anyone who is considering this surgery, that I would do it again in a heart beat.  Talk to you soon.


Post Op                Current              Goal
257                        185                      140-150

Lady K

I had a visit with my surgeon, November 27th.  I am officially in Onderland.  Down from 257 to 197.  That is a loss of 60 pounds.  My doctor stated at the visit that I should be somewhere between 150 - 160.  That is fine with me.  I am now wearing a size 14 pants.  I need a 16 top because of my arms, but they are going down too. 

I think a goal of 150 will be good for me.  I don't want to look to small.  I think that Starr Jones started to look sick.  I don't want to look like that.  Anyway.  Thanks to all of you who have supported me. 




257     197     150

Down 60 pounds 47 to goal.

I weighed today and my current weight is 203 pounds.  Down from 257.  That is a wl of 54 pounds.  I am right on track.  I will be 4 months post op on November 16th.  According to my weight loss chart I am supposed to be at 201 by November.  I will be lower than that by November 16th.  It is my plan to be under 200 closer to 190.  To God be the glory.  However, I eat lots of fish and beans.  I want to add more protein drinks to make sure I am getting in my 70 - 80 grams of protein.  I must also increase my water intake. 

I was able to put on a size 14 pants the other day.  I am wearing 18's but they are getting too big.  So I would say that I am between a 16 and an 18.  My underwear is really big.  Got to go shopping. 

Thanks for listening.

I am 7 weeks out and have lost 36 pounds.  I am very happy.  I have already gone down almost two dress sizes.  I am tolerating my food well and have not dumped.  When people see me that look at me strange.  I guess they are wondering what is going on.  Some have said wow you look good and others have said, you lost weight.  I feel great. 

I am learning how to use my new pouch.  It actually let's you know when to stop.  This is awesome.  However, I have to step up my game in regards to exercising.  I have slack a bit with my walking.  I will resume that on today.  I walk about two miles. 

Well I will keep you posted with my progress.

My new date is July 16th.  Starting preop liquids on July 2.  Keep praying with me. 

I have several pre-op visits scheduled.  I have a final meeting in June with Dr. Cantor and well as my primary physician.  I also have been scheduled to have a chest xray and blood work done.  I will keep you posted as the time approaches for the surgery which is scheduled for June 16th.  My birthday is June 11th, my rebirthday is on June 16th.  Oh by the way I was born again in 1975 that was my true newbirth to a life as a servant of Jesus Christ.  This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!!!

They switched me to Holy Cross Hospital which is what I wanted, since I had been to their sessions and met Dr. Cantor.  My date is scheduled for June 16th. 

Found out last week that Kaiser assigned me to GW in Washington DC.  I attend Holy Cross Hospital's classes and met the surgeon's there.  I prefer Holy Cross.  I asked my nutritionist if I could be transfered to Holy Cross for my surgery.  She is checking and should let me know today.  I really don't want to go to GW.  But If I have to I will.  I spoke with the coordinator at Holy Cross and she stated that my surgeon has already started booking surgerys for June, 2008.  I will keep looking up.  I GOT APPROVED  YEAHH!

I have been assigned to George Washington Hospital Dr. Lee.  However, I would prefer going to Holy Cross.  I spoke to my nutritionist and she is checking to see if I can go to Holy Cross.  I attended all the meetings and met the surgeon at Holy Cross.  I felt really comfortable with them.  I really don't want to go downtown DC to George Washington.  i

I placed a call to my NUT.  She stated that she would have an answer about my surgery approval in two weeks.  Well I am at the end of that two weeks and still I have heard anything. Hopefully no news is good news.  I will keep you all posted.  Thanks.