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Gina R. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hello - It has been 17 months since surgery and I have lost 75 lbs and went from a size 30-32 to 20! I have slowed down since my mother died this past February 2004. Her death has taken a horrible toll on me emotionally and I have fallen off the "right" track. I went back to emotionally eating and found my vice. I was again side lined after a treadmill injury to my right knee having to have surgery in April 2004 for two torn mensici. This year has not been as great as last but hopefully I can get back on track soon. I have at least another 75 lbs to lose and I am worrying that I don't have much time, since my "window of opportunity" is slowly dwindling. Keep me in your prayers!

Frvsnt O. 22 years ago

Congratulations on your 1 year Anniversary. How exciting the changes and metamorphasis must be! I can hardly wait to see where I will be in one year. Many blessings to you!! RNY 10/31/03 down 83 pounds!!!

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 6 months ago

<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all.**Hugs**</b>

MommaAngel 22 years, 6 months ago

HI GINA Can I say (((((WOW)))) that is a awesome weight lose.You should be very proud of yourself. You will be at goal before you know it. Keep up the great job your doing. LORD BLESS

Gina R. 22 years, 6 months ago

Well I am almost 6 months postop and doing wonderfully! I am walking 2 miles a day with my sister at a quick pace. My thoughts are now turning to plastics as I am losing weight. I have lost 60 lbs and feeling great. I checked my measurements yesterday and I have lost over 37 inches from my total body! I am learning to eat healthy. I have had some problems with my iron and I am on supplements which is ok. I focus on my protein intake and watch my sugar intake. Dr. Martin recommends on the nutritional label 5g protein no more than 5g fat and 5g sugar per serving. I just realized this revelation this week that I have had this surgery to lose weight BUT I must learn to EAT healthy and now FOCUS on weight loss but to FOCUS on healthy EATING! WOW!

Gina R. 22 years, 11 months ago

One month postop - saw Dr. Martin 5/5/03 - WT 277 lbs down 28.5 lbs! Dr. Martin advanced my diet to include deli meats, cheeses and everything previously . . no bread or beef yet. Walking one mile a day. Incisions healed. Doing well. Trying to get in enough protein.

Amy G. 22 years, 11 months ago

Gina... congrats on making it to the losing side!! God bless you!! :-)

Gina R. 22 years, 11 months ago

Three weeks post op - saw the Dr. Martin on 04/21/03 - she advanced my diet to overcooked veggies and macironni with cheese. Wt 281 BMI 48.2 total loss 24.5 in three weeks. Healing nicely. Walking 1/2 mile a day. No problems.

Gina R. 22 years, 11 months ago

04/18/03 - Two weeks postop - WT 284 down 21.5 lbs. BMI 48.7! I am doing well. Walking everyday. Beginning to feel better. Starting to get my strength back. Pretty much doing just about anything except no lifting. Incisions are healing nicely. Knock on wood, no nausea. Eatin full liquid diet, becoming creative with Carnation Instant Breakfast with Fruit. YEAH!!

Gina R. 22 years, 12 months ago

04/10/03 - Since my surgery 1 week ago, I wanted to remind folks my neice, Tonia White has a surgery date for 05/14/03 at St. Mary's. My sister, Tina White is also having the procedure however, her date has been cnahged to 06/11/03 - please look them up on this website and provide them with encouragement and support! Thanks!