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Well I had my surgery a month ago to remove a large tumor and do some reconstructive repair on my last surgical scar.  It has been a really long month and I am becoming a professional television watcher.  Unfortunately no one from the tv station has come forward to hire me!!  Although I am feeling a bit better I have an opening in my incision.  I go to the doctor tomorrow and it might have to be opened up, cleaned out and repacked.  I can hardly move because of the pain, but last month I went into surgery thinking I might have had to have my gastric bypass reversed, therefore I am so thankful for this new doctor.  Dr. Thaemert has really taken good care of me.  I really wish I would have started with him 2 years ago, but I didn't so move on.  The weight is again moving down the scale.  I think Dr. Thaemert figured out why I had so much swelling and GI problems.  I am so thankful for the weight loss and really need to focus on keeping my spirits up.  There have been days this past year not knowing what was wrong, but I know soon I will be back to the gym and back to my life.  Thanks to everyone on OH I love all of you!! 

Been keeping my weight pretty steady over the past year which is good, but been having alot of weird problems.  I am having surgery on March 16, 2010.  I am hopeful that they can fix my problem easily, but they may have to reverse my bypass.  Although this has been a rollercoaster this past year, I would do this again in a heartbeat.  I do know that I am so much healthier and happier than I was before this surgery. 

Well it's almost been 2 years since my surgery and I am still hanging in there.  Day by day is still a struggle but it is easier these days to be somewhat good.  I do try to practice what I preach by living as if this is the greatest gift I have been given the gift of health.  I try to eat healthy and bad foods all rolled into one, but with balance.  So much of my life was out of balance before this surgery that now I feel I finally have some control and balance.  No I'm not skin and bones but I am healthy and happy with a few rolls here and there.  Mainly alot of skin when I think about it.  But a OH member once told me that all the scars and skin are our badges of honor and since he shared that with me the thought of reconstructive surgery hasn't really crossed my mind.  I always think of you Les when I come on this site you really kept  me in balance especially those first few months after my surgery.  You truly are an inspiration to many. 

Yes it's true I have lost 98 lbs as of today and weigh 200.  What a journey!  I am still not comfortable taking pictures of myself but will do so soon.  The two pictures I have on this website is 2 of the 10 pictures I have of myself in the last 10 years.  The gal smiling really wasn't all that happy in that picture, but she is now.  God bless those of you trying to lose weight or waiting to have your procedure.  Remeber what ever you do for every pound lost your body considers it a gift for better health and happiness.