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4 years and 3 months since my surgery date!  Wow!  I cannot believe it has been almost a year since my last post.  My weight is staying around the same which is between 143 - 147 which I am really happy with.  I am still having a few kidney stones since surgery to date have had only 3 this past year which all occured in March, 2009 and I was able to pass on my own without any surgery or hospital visits.  Was unfortunate in December to go through some iron infusions (3 or 4  - once per week) along with an iron injection each visit which was done at the hospital only taking approximately 1 1/2 hours but because of my anemia.  Still taking B12 shots monthly and doc has put me on a prescription vitamin which seems to be helping.  Had to have gall bladder removed in February but did not have any complications from the surgery.  Right now not having any problems and loving being at a size 8 which is my goal to continue.  Even with the issues I have had I would do the surgery again tomorrow if I had the decision to make over again!  Happy with the results!!

Current weight:  145 pounds  Weight Loss:  95 pounds

I had my annual checkup in January 2009 and I have had to start getting a B-12 shot monthly.  I can tell a difference since starting the shots with my energy level.  Also, my Vitamin D intake was extremely low so I had to start a prescription Vitamin D for about 3 weeks that has gotten that straightened out.  I am still having some problems with kidney stones - have had about 5 since March.  I still am happy with my decision to have the surgery and would do it again tomorrow if had to make that choice.  I am maintaining my weight well - between 142 - 145 pounds which I am happy with.  Overall, doing great.  Love shopping for clothes now where I hated it before the surgery. 

Weight Lost: 95 pounds   New Weight:  145 pounds

Almost another year has went by and just wanted to update my profile.  Doing Great!  Have only had 1 kidney stone attack since January and that was in February, 2008.  I have gained a few pounds but have maintained for the past 6 months at 143 pounds which I am very happy with.  I actually think I look a little healthier since I gained a little.  Not having any trouble with eating except get these weird hiccups whenever I eat too much.  The only food I do not tolerate well is biscuits and some mexican foods (Taco bell is fine) but alot of the finer mexican restaurants food makes me feel bad.  Not sick on my stomach but just like I want to lay down for a while.  My sister who had the surgery a couple of weeks after me is also doing great.  She is maintaining her weight very well.  Dr. Davidson at Village Surgical is great and I have recommended him to alot of people in my area.  Several have actually even had the surgery since me and are all doing very well.

Weight Lost: 97 pounds   New Weight:  143 pounds

20 Months Post-Op!  Wow!  Where has the time gone!  Everything is going great with me.  Weight loss is at 105 pounds and I am feeling really good.  Had another kidney stone attack (4 total now since my surgery) during the summer but other than that no problems.  I am able to now eat what I want except in moderation.    Anyone thinking of having the surgery and not decided yet - It was the best decision I have ever made!  Would do it again tomorrow if I needed to. 

Weight Loss:  105 pounds  New Weight:  135 pounds

Today is my surgery birthday!  It has been one year and a great year too!  I am so much happier than I was last year.  How wonderful it is to feel alive again.  I have lost a total of 108 pounds.  I am doing and feeling great!  No complications.  Off blood pressure medications.  More energy than ever.  Actually I am trying not to lose anymore weight.  I started out as a light-weight so 108 pounds is enough for me.   By the way, my anemia test came back fine so I am not on any B-12 shots - just taking B-12 drops you get from Vitamin Shop.  Good Luck to everyone out there in the process of approval - stick with it and don't give up - it is worth it!

Weight Loss - 108 pounds - New Weight:  132

Have not updated in a while but here it goes - I am down 105 pounds!!  Actually I had lost 100 pounds in December 2006 and have tried not to lose anymore weight since then.  I am now wearing a size 6 which I cannot hardly believe since I started at a tight 20.  I cannot even remember wearing a size 6 - in High School I was around a size 10-12 and a size 10 when I got married at the age of 19.  I am so happy with my choice to have surgery and do not regret it at all.  The only problem I have been having is that my bloodwork showed that I was B12 anemic which I know is common.  This showed up about 2 months ago and I was put on B12 liquid so I had my bloodwork tested again last week and do not know the results yet but if I am still anemic they plan on starting B12 shots.  I have been very tired lately so I feel the results will show anemia. 

Weight Loss: 105 pounds - New Weight: 135

October 1, 2006
Almost 5 months post op update!! Passed my second kidney 
stone on September 22nd. Had an attack on the September 21st 
and finally passed it on the 22nd. So glad that is behind me and 
so far they do not see anymore. Hair is still falling out in alot of 
strands right on but not noticeable to me or anyone just by looking 
at me. My hair is very thick anyway so I am very lucky for that. 
Everything else is going great! Have alot more energy than I did 
before the surgery and feel really good. Trying to get in as much 
protein as I can. Very happy with my weight loss and having so 
many people making wonderful comments about it. LOVE 
SHOPPING. Wear mostly 12s but some 10s now and Large Tops. 
Update on my sister: She is now a little over 3 months post op and 
has lost 54 pounds. She is doing great! No complications. She was
 wearing a size 24 before surgery and is now wearing a size 18. 

Weight Loss: 78 pounds - New Weight: 162

October 6, 2006
Had measurements taken again at Curves yesterday. I had lost 14 
pounds since last taken on August 22nd. Here are my new 
measurements and how much I lost since 8/22:
Bust 40.75 inches Lost: 1 inch
Waist 31.50 inches Lost: 2 inches
Abdomen 38.50 inches Lost: 2 inches
Hips 41.00 inches Lost: 1.75 inches
Thighs 21.75 inches Lost: 1.50 inches
Total Lost Since 8/22: 8.75 inches
Body Fat % 30.50% Lost: 5.20 %

October 20, 2006
On Tuesday, October 17th woke up and had breakfast 
around 8 a.m. and afterwards started feeling really bad - naseau 
and pain in middle to stomach area. By 11 a.m. still not feeling well 
and not able to get any water in - would cause severe pain. By 2 p.m.
 called husband to come get me at work. Spoke with surgeons office 
and told to go to er sounded like gall stones. Arrived at er and they 
did ultrasound and x-rays and ruled out gall bladder. Was uncertain 
what may be causing the pain and naseau so around 8 p.m. 
decided to go in laproscopic and see if it could be an ulcer. Found 
out it was a piece of my intestine that had gotten twisted with a kink 
in it so he got the kink out and stitched it so that it would not happen
 again. I was told that it was just a very unlikely thing to happen but 
luckily it was very easy to care for. I am now home and doing fine. 
Have had no problems eating or drinking since the surgery. 
Dr. Davidson was wonderful as usual and came in even when 
not on call to do the surgery for me so late in the evening. I highly 
recommend him to everyone!!
Weight Loss: 84 pounds - New Weight: 156

Sept. 13, 2006
Wow! Where has the time went. It has been 3 weeks since 
my last update so just wanted to let everyone know as of today 
I am down 73 pounds. I am so excited about my weight loss and 
everyone that sees me cannot believe how much I have lost in such a 
short period of time. I have alot of people telling me I do not need to 
lose anymore but I am still considered overweight by the BMI scale. I 
am still going to Curves 3x a week and walking around 1 1/2 miles per 
day. I feel great!! Especially when I go shopping and fit into a size 12 
comfortably and mostly Large tops. It is amazing how I LOVE to go 
shopping now where last year at this time I hated it!! Still not having 
any problems from WLS - not had any blood pressure medication 
since I came home for surgery which is wonderful. Hair is still coming out some but I knew that was to be expected. Mainly notice it when 
showering and brushing my hair in the mornings. 

Weight Loss: 73 pounds - New Weight: 167

August 7, 2006
Have not updated in a while. Things are going very well with my 
WLS. I am not losing as quickly - I guess my body is adjusting. I am 
still very pleased with my decision to have the surgery. The only 
problem I am having is with having constipation. Milk of Magnesium 
seems to not help alot so I am going to look into what else I can take
 to help with this problem. Sometimes I will go 3 or 4 days without 
having a bowel movement. If I went to the bathroom as I should I 
would actually probably lose more weight. LOL Getting enough 
water in is still a challenge for me.

Weight Loss: 58 pounds - New Weight: 182 pounds

August 23, 2006
Had my 3 months check up today with Dr. Davidson - even though 
I am actually 3 months 3 weeks post op. Everything is going great 
and he was very shocked that I have lost 65 pounds since my
 surgery date. He stated that most people that lose that much in a 
little over 3 months usually have alot more to lose than I do since 
my BMI was 38 when I had the surgery. He stated that bloodwork 
would be done at my 6 months check up in December. I am still 
working out at Curves 3 times a week and had my measurements taken yesterday and I have lost a total of 9 inches and 15.8 pounds 
since my last measurements were taken approximately 1 month 
ago. I had also lost 8.56 Body Fat Pounds. Just noticed last week t
hat while showering I have some strands of hair coming out while
 shampooing my hair. Not alot but am showing some signs of hair 
loss which is normal with weight loss surgery. Before I had my 
surgery I was in a tight 20, and 2X Shirts - now I am wearing mostly 
14's and some 12's and L/XL shirts. I am getting so many 
compliments now that I have finally purchased some clothes that fit. 


Weight Loss: 65 pounds - New Weight: 175 pounds

June 27, 2006
I am now 7 weeks post op and doing well as far as my recovery 
from WLS and being able to eat most food. I am however very upset 
today. Went back to the urologist to get results from the analysis on 
the kidney stone I passed when I was 2 1/2 weeks post op and the
 surgeon informed me that I have ANOTHER KIDNEY STONE which 
is a size 4.5. I have made an appointment with another urologist for 
July 11th to see what he recommends.

Weight Loss: 38 pounds

July 8, 2006
Just returned home from a 8 night stay at our condo at Myrtle Beach. 
Had a wonderful time and the weather was great!! I am feeling and 
doing great - no complications. Have not been on blood pressure 
medication since my surgery which is wonderful. While at the beach
 I tried different foods that did fine which included filet mignon, crab 
legs, nachos supreme from Taco Bell, and pizza topping from Pizza 
Hut. I even went to the movie and ate some popcorn. Of course I ate 
a small amout and chewed very well. I am a few days over 2 months
 now and I am really getting alot of questions now from people 
noticing my weight loss. Of course everyone asks how are you 
losing your weight and I am just being honest with everyone and 
telling them I have had WLS. Since I was a lightweight I do have 
alot of people make statements to me that they do not think I was 
heavy enough to have the surgery but I am getting use to it and it 
doesn't bother me. I tried on some of my 16's last night and I was 
so excited to find out that I can wear them. I started at a tight 20. My 
sister is doing great from her surgery 2 weeks ago and at her 1 
weeks post op appt. she had lost 15 pounds.

Weight Loss: 45 pounds - New Weight: 195 pounds!! I am so 
excited to be below 200 pounds!!

July 18, 2006 I am 10 weeks (2 and a half months) post op today!! 
Doing great. Went to Curves this morning and had my measurement
s taken. Have lost 31 total inches in 4 weeks since I started Curves. 
I was very excited. I have also lost a total of 50 pounds since my 
surgery date!! My sister had her 4 weeks check up today and has 
lost 25 pounds and doing well.

Weight Loss: 50 pounds - YEAH!!!