Robin T. 21 years, 5 months ago

Lori, Hey, girl. I'm from Birmingham as well. I just had the surgery two weeks ago. I was wondering if you knew of any support groups in Birmingham? I also wanted to ask you about your Tummy Tuck. Did your insurance cover the surgery? I really want to do that when I get down enough and I want to find a good doctor. Any advice on this would be much appricated. Thanks Robin

Katherine M. 21 years, 7 months ago

Dear Lori, I very much enjoyed reading your profile this evening. I was struck with your very mature comment on one of the Q&As and turned to your profile to see who you are...Obviously a warm, compassionate, articulate person. Thanks for sharing your journey with the rest of us. Best of luck for your surgery in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Katherine

kylakae 21 years, 8 months ago

Lori, congratulations on your new size 10s!! I can't wait to see an updated photo. I bet you look even more stunning that in the last photo! Keep up the good work! You are doing awesome!

L. Brown 21 years, 9 months ago

Lori, WOW-you look awesome! Your story and pictures give us pre-ops out here hope and inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

MoLyn 21 years, 9 months ago

Lori, I was just passing through and I wanted to say thank you for being so candid about your journey. I'm 25 years old and have been heavy all my life and have alot of fears related to what life will be like after WLS. I was so touched by your profile. I can relate to SO many things you said. I'm glad you are doing great! ~ Monique

gina6one9 21 years, 9 months ago

hi lori, my name is gina. i too have polycystic ovaries and was told if i dont loose the wieght i will not have children. that fact alone scared me to know that i woulld bring my mother and father a grandchild. i was only 22 when i had my surgery. it's amazing, what it does for people that suffer with obesity... well dont wanna drag this on. i wanted to say that you look amazing and i too have the love of someone that stood by me obese and shrinking =) god bless

kylakae 22 years, 2 months ago

Lori, I love your updated photo! The butterfly within has escaped and what a beautiful butterlfy you are! Spread those wings, baby, and fly, fly, fly!

Ellen H. 22 years, 4 months ago

Lori, I just wanted to let you know that I read your profile and you look terrific! Congratulations and keep it up. Take care-Ellen

AngelNTx65 22 years, 8 months ago

Lori~I am so happy you made it through surgery just fine and are recovering nicely.Hang in there...I promise it gets better and it won't be too long before you realize what a wonderful thing you did for yourself! Keep us posted. God Bless~Kim

Jenper 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Lori! My name is Jennifer and I, too, have PCOS. I am having Open RNY on August 7, 2001. I am hoping that getting the weight off will help with the symptoms of PCOS as well as the symptoms I'm suffering as a result of the weight itself. I would love to "talk" to you about PCOS/WLS if you're interested. Email me when you're up to it, if you'd like! Keep up the good work and I look forward to joining you and all the others on the other side in two weeks! [email protected] :)
About Me
Birmingham, AL
Location
23.7
BMI
RNY
Surgery
07/19/2001
Surgery Date
May 20, 2001
Member Since

Before & After
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Before Surgery - Size 22/24
272lbs
After WLS & Abdominoplasty - Size 8
158lbs

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