Erin Crane
LETTER'S OF INSPIRATION FROM OBESITY HELP MEMBERS
These are letters I have received from Obesity Help Members. Telling me how I inspire them. But, in all reality, they inspire me. These thoughtful and caring letters show me that I do need to keep working towards my goal. How I never want to end up the way I was. So I am posting them to say THANK YOU. Thank you for inspiring me to be the person I am.
May 22nd, 2006:
Emily Borgmann's Message:
I was just reading people's profiles and I came across yours...wanted to say how great you look. You must be so proud of yourself! I mean, you were beautiful before and you're obviously beautiful on the inside, but now you're really hot. Congratulations, girl! I'm just starting out with the process, but seeing people's stories like yours gives me a lot of hope. Thanks.
emily (nemileah on the boards)
Kellie R.'s Message:
Girlfriend, you look absolutely fab-u-lous!!!! Even if you never lose another ounce, you'll make heads turn
Congrats on your outstanding efforts. If we were allowed to drink, I'd tip one in your honor
Kellie
Lap RNY 10/25/2005
396/261/165?
Dennis Love's Message:
Twinnie...You look so beautiful...and you are a good person...you keep up the good work and you must be driving that boy friend of yours up the wall...so when are we having a wedding? Good luck...we are the October people and we are the best...Dennis
Marcey Brook's Message:
Erin you look amazing! Isn't it great to be able to wear sexy clothing and not feel self concience! My poor husband didn't know what it would be like if I loved to shop but he is learning because now I can go to the mall and find clothes. Keep up the good work girl.
Hugs, Marcey
255/160/150
Vickie R.'s Message:
Hi Erin, you look great!!!!!!!!!!! Girl i think ya look skinny now...........you are doing so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! vickie
Mary T.'s Message:
Erin
You look wonderful!!! YOU are one HOT lady!!! I am very proud of you and all of us.
Hugs
Mary
Vi's Message:
You look amazing hon, what an awesome transformation!
HUGS,
Vi
June 26th, 2006
Kelly Dower's Message:
HELLO ERIN!! FIRST OF ALL LET ME SAY YOU LOOK TERRIFIC CONGRATULATIONS! IM KELLY I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I AM AT THE BEGINNING OG MY WLS JOURNEY I AM CURRENTLY WAITING FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL, WHILE IVE BEEN WAITING MY MOM (WHO WAS MY GODMOTHERS ANGEL) SUGGESTED I FIND AN ANGEL. THE LAST FEW DAYS IVE BEEN ONLINE YOUR PROFILE ALWAYS JUMPS OUT AT ME JUST FROM YOUR PICS AND PROFILE YOU HAVE AN UPLIFTING PRESENCE ABOUT YOU WHICH IS WHAT I REALLY NEED. IF YOUR AVAILABLE TO TAKE ANOTHER PERSON UNDER YOUR WINGS I WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATIVE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
Jenny Harper's Message:
Hey there! Girl, you are beyond my inspiration! I'm having surgery on July 5, and I can only pray for results like yours! You look so amazing and hot! I can't wait until 9 months from now to see if I look slightly as good as you! So, how do you feel being post op... I can't wait to be able to move and do normal activities again - like hiking, biking, dancing, running and even walking! Is your energy level on the roof since you've had your surgery? Well, keep up the good work, I'm just about to take off of work. You can check out my myspace if you want at www.myspace.com/jennyharper
July 17th, 2006
Tammy Belmont's Message:
Hello Erin!!
I just wanted to take a minute and let you know I read through your profile. And girl, you are gorgeous!! You were very lovely before, but you are smokin' now!! I love the look of your profile also, I adore pin-ups!!
Ok, now that I have creeped you out (LOL) I just wanted to let you know you are an inspiration to me hun. Congrats on being so successful!!
{{{{HUGS}}}},
Tammy
August 23rd, 2006
Mrs. C. C. Message:
Hello Erin,
My name is Catina, I'm from Houston,TX and let me start by saying, you are absolutely FAB-U-LOUS. I read your profile and I think it is one of the best I have read on OH. Congratulations on your amazing journey and your upcoming Wedding Day!!
I have not had weight loss surgery yet, I am still waiting to get approval from my insurance company. I started the whole process last December right after Christmas and what a ride it has been. I have gone thru so many emotions it is unreal. I get teary eyed reading other members profiles and seeing the incredible new life they are living since their "re-birthday" and I look forward to my own. Just reading your profile is an inspiration to me. Keep up the excellent posts. God Bless You and Brad
STATS
02/04/2003 = 320 MY HEAVIEST
07/19/2005 = 310 START OF 3 MONTH DIET
08/19/2005 = 300 (-10)
09/19/2005 = 297 (-13)
10/25/2005 = 292 PRE-OP WEIGHT Size 24/26
11/25/2005 = 250 (-42)(-60 Total) Size 20/22
12/25/2005 = 235 (-15) ( -75 Total) Size 18/20
01/25/2006 = 218 ( -17) ( -92 Total) Size 16/18
02/25/2006 = 204 ( -14) ( -106 Total) Size 14/16
03/25/2006 = 185 ( -19) ( -125 Total) Size 12/14
04/25/2006 = 178 ( -8) ( -132 Total) Size 12
05/25/2006 = 173 ( -5) ( -137 Total) Size 10/12
06/25/2006 = 166 ( -7) ( -144 Total) Size 10
07/25/2006 = 158 (-8) ( -152 Total) Size 6/8
08/25/2006 = 150 (-8) (-160 Total) Size 4/6
Measurements
10/30/2005: ---------- 01/08/06:
Weight: 271( -20) ----------- 225 (-46)
Body Fat%: 44 ----------- 36.4 (-8)
Bicep R/L: 18.5/18.5 ----------- 15.5/16(-3/-2.5)
Forearm: 11.5/12 ----------- 0.5/10.75(-1/-1.5)
Chest: 48/55 ----------- 43/48.5(-5/-6.5)
Waist: 51 ----------- 42.5(-8.5)
Hips: 58 ----------- 51(-7)
Upper Thigh: 22.5/24 ----------- 28.5/27.5(-2.5/-3)
Lower Thigh: 22.5/24 ------------ 19.5/20.5(-3/-3.5)
Calf: 19/18.75 ----------- 17/17(-2/-1.75)
BMI: 42.4 ----------- 34.2(-8.2)
07/01/06
Weight: 163
Body Fat %: 25.4 (-18.6)
Bicep R/L: 11.75/12 (-6.75/6.5)
Forearm R/L: 8.75/8.75 (-2.75/3.25) Chest: 38/39.5 (-10/15.5)
Waist: 34.5 (-16.5)
Hips: 40 (-18)
Upper Thigh R/L: 23.5/23 (-6.5/7.5)
Lower Thigh R/L: 17.75/18.75 (-4.25/5.25)
Calf R/L: 15/15.5 (-4/3.25)
BMI: 24.7(-17.7)
Total Inches Lost: 110 inches! That is over 9 ft lost!
Spruced-Up by AnnoyingLizard
