kathim
Second Year Anniversary
Sep 06, 2009
9/5/09
Today I celebrate my 2nd year anniversary with great joy. I feel wonderful my weight is at 139lbs. my total loss of 155lbs. has given me a new outlook on life. I am still very un happy about the flabby skin hanging but I must deal with that. I am no happily playing with my new Grandson Anthony and loving every minute of it. More positives from having the surgery are, No longer have diabities, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, knee pain I am now off meds for every one of those things. I thank God every day for the opportunity to have the Gastric Bypass and for giving me a second chance on life.
Attained my weight goal
May 04, 2008
5/3/08
Today I met my goal weight 160lbs. I have lost a total of 134lbs. since my surgery on September 5, 2007. I can not decribe how Happy I am. I just brought a dress for a wedding that I am going to in July and it looks terrific on me. I have not worn a dress in 13 years and even before then I looked like a huge blimp in a dress. Going shopping for clothes at a size 10 not 26-28 is wonderful. I am still very self concious of the flab on my arms & legs but trying hard to exercise and tone up. this surgery was the best thing health wise I have ever done. I am gong to stick with this and maintain my weight at 160 or better.
Today I met my goal weight 160lbs. I have lost a total of 134lbs. since my surgery on September 5, 2007. I can not decribe how Happy I am. I just brought a dress for a wedding that I am going to in July and it looks terrific on me. I have not worn a dress in 13 years and even before then I looked like a huge blimp in a dress. Going shopping for clothes at a size 10 not 26-28 is wonderful. I am still very self concious of the flab on my arms & legs but trying hard to exercise and tone up. this surgery was the best thing health wise I have ever done. I am gong to stick with this and maintain my weight at 160 or better.
Newest Weight
Feb 21, 2008
Just thought I would update my profile. I am almost 6 months out and have lost 120lbs. I feel like a 25 year old instead of 51. Just came back from a wonderful vacation in the Pocono's with my husband, daughter and son-in-law. I have never had so much fun in my life. I laughed so hard I thought i would split a seam. I can never put into words how happy I am for making the decision to have the RNY. Even with the few complications I had.
Biggest WOW Moment 1/27/08
Jan 27, 2008
Well after several bumps in the road after surgery I am well on my way to a much healthier way of living. My start weight was 294 before my September 5, 2007 surgery date. As of today 1/27/08 I have lost 101lbs. Did you read that 101lbs. I don't know when the last time was that I weighed any where near 193lbs. I want to go to the highest building and yell from the roof tops I LOST 101lbs. I feel terrific, so much energy, walk a mile each day and also ride exercise bike three times a day for 10 minutes each time. I still look in the mirror and see a somewhat fat person looking back, I know it is going to take some time for all the excess fat to go away and for my mind to see the skinny person really in the mirror. I am forever greatful to Dr. Barba, my family and friends for their support and encouragement. What a great day this is.
Surgery tomorrow
Sep 04, 2007
9/4/07
Well tomorrow is the day I have been waiting for. Thr year long wait was well worth it, a few ups & downs but in the end everything worked out just fine. I am 100% confident that all will go well tomorrow. I will post upon my return home.
Well tomorrow is the day I have been waiting for. Thr year long wait was well worth it, a few ups & downs but in the end everything worked out just fine. I am 100% confident that all will go well tomorrow. I will post upon my return home.
One week liquid diet
Aug 28, 2007
Well tomorrow 9/29/07 starts my liquid diet before surgery. I am nervous but know that at the end of the tunnel is a wonderful healthier life waiting for me. So I will do what every it takes to get the results I want. I m commited to this process 100%.
Pre-op Testing
Aug 26, 2007
Well getting down to the wire. All I have left to do is on August 30 I go for my pre-op testing and meet with the Program coordinator to get last minute instructions.
10 Days till surgery
Aug 26, 2007
Well I only have 10days left till my surgery. I must say I am geting a little nervous. In three days I start my liquid diet, I have already started to sip water, eat slow and just get myself prepared for surgery. I have started also making lists, what I need for hosital, home, and things like that. I have read several posts on the OFF and have received some very useful information. I hope I do as well as others.
Another bump in the road!!!
Aug 06, 2007
No biggie just a pain in the a--. The surgeons office called today to say my shrink evaluation needed to be updated as my original is old(from November2006).So I have to try and get the shrink to quickly fax another letter to the doctors office. Hope he does this fast I am only 4 weeks away from my big day.
Two Hour Class with Nutrionist
Jul 29, 2007
6/27/07
Well today Sara at Dr. Barba's office called to tell me to call Judy the nutrionist to set up for the two hour class. I am going to her on August 21st. This is a chance for her to give me all the information I need before and for after the surgery. I think the only thing left after this is the final pre-op testing. I am getting really excited as things get closer.
Well today Sara at Dr. Barba's office called to tell me to call Judy the nutrionist to set up for the two hour class. I am going to her on August 21st. This is a chance for her to give me all the information I need before and for after the surgery. I think the only thing left after this is the final pre-op testing. I am getting really excited as things get closer.
About Me
Enfield, CT
Location
52.3
BMI
Surgery
09/05/2007
Surgery Date
Jun 22, 2006
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