Elizabeth W.

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I thought it would be interesting to post my before surgery measurments and compare them to what they are now.
I have lost about a total of 56 inches. That's hard to believe!

Here is what I was before my surgery

Before Surgery

Waist 53
Under Bust 46
Bust 54
Abdomen 63
Hips 64
Right Thigh 31
Left Thigh 31 1/2
Lower Right Thigh 24 1/2
Lower Left Thigh 24
Right Calf 18
Left Calf 17 1/2
Right Arm 16 1/2
Left Arm 15



Here are my current Measurments!

04/08/08

Waist 44
Under Bust 40
Bust 47
Abdomen 55
Hips 54
Right Thigh 27
Left Thigh 28
Right Lower Thigh 22
Left Lower Thigh 22 1/2
Right Calf 16 1/2
Left Calf 16 1/2
Right Arm 15 1/2
Left Arm 14 1/2

Yes its still big, but a LOT less than what it was before! Im very thrilled to see so many inches gone!
I hope my weight loss picks up again, I seem to be at a stall now, but my period is near so I always have a ton of water gain. Just wanted to come update my progress thus far. I will be posting more pics this weekend.

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HERE ARE MY CURRENT MEASUREMENTS AS OF 10/19/2008!!
I have lost and ADDITIONAL 50 1/2 inches since 04/08/2008!!!!! I cant beleive it! This makes my grand total of inches lost 106 1/2 inches since my surgery 12/28/2008... I have currently lost 115 pounds+ . I am just in SHOCK!!

waist-38
bust -42
under bust-37
abdomen-47 1/2
hips-45
right thigh-24
left thigh-24 1/2
lower right thigh-20
lower left thigh-20
right calf 15
left caLF-15
RIGHT ARm 12 1/2
LEFT ARM- 12 1/2

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I have now lost 60 POUNDS! I think I am in shock more than anything. I really can't even tell I have lost all that weight. Luckily everyone else can! I still see my self 311 pounds. I have donated most of my clothes so far. I had many that were small from years ago like size 22 so it's what I am wearing for now. Thats a long way from 26/28. The 22's are getting a bit too loose now too. Im trying not to buy more clothes but looks like I will be forced to get a few outfits soon. Im still feeling sick, but not as bad as before. I can't really eat normal food yet. My doctor says some people just takes more time than others. I also have not returned back to work yet. Maybe in about 2 weeks I will be well enough. Im on some strong medicine now that makes me sleep mostly. Anyway just wanted to give a update to my page. I am so thankful for this surgery. I will try to do some updated pics soon.

Hi there everyone... it's been a while since I updated.
I was VERY sick after my surgery, and I still have not really gained back all of my strength. I have been back and forth to the hospital. First there was a scare of blood clots, and THANK GOD I did'nt have one.
Last week I was hospitalized again for severe dehydration, and vomiting. I was diagnosed with a stricture, and got a EGD to stretch out my opening. I started to tolerate my fluids better, but Im still having a little problem. I FOR SURE do not want to go back in the hospital again. My surgeon did however tell me there is a chance to get more obstruction, and that it is common to have another one.
On a brighter note, I've lost 32 pounds since my surgery. I am wearing clothes that I have not fit into for a couple of years. Some people are noticing my weight loss. Im still not so much.
I gained weight from the IV fluids in the hospital but that came off after a few days.
I have noticed my skin is so much dryer than before, maybe because of being dehydrated....
I just wanted to come give a quick update on my progress to everyone. Im still not feeling good to sit at the computer for long times. I do however check out OH everyday for short periods at a time. I wanna give a special thanks to CONNIE (TEAL ROSE) for coming to see me at the hospital the day of my surgery. Also to My sweet new Sister Charlotte.. Who I love so much!
Im happy I had my surgery, and hope I will continue losing and being a sucess.

God bless all my friends here at Obesityhelp.com!

I am so nervous I cant hardly think! My surgeons nurse called me and told me to be at the hospital at 6am instead of 7am.
I am having some strange emotions now that I do not know how to explain. Im basically numb, I cant breath and my chest feels its gonna explode, my hands are also shaking. I guess its a panic attack. I know I will not get any sleep tonight. Everyone please pray for me.

I have just 3 more days until surgery. Im really in SHOCK! Every once in a while I start having a feeling of panic. Then I think, if I do not take charge and do my surgery that, perhaps I will end up bigger and I already cant walk well due to back and hip problems.
I saw a very inspiring profile here for a young Lady named Amy. What she endured is really amazing. Seeing stories like this also gives me courage to move on and know that ive made the right decision.
I think Im really worried about the anesthesia part more than anything. When I had out my gall bladder I freaked out when I went in for anesthesia. They had to get me something to make me calm down coz i was saying just forget it... I dont want my gallbladder out. Even though it had ruptered! I know I was so crazy but surgery is so frightening to me.
I want a better life, I want to be able to clean up my house,go for a walk,fit in a airplane seat, go to resturants or public places and not be worried.. IF I WILL FIT IN THE SEATS.
I never thought I would weigh 300 pounds....but its happened and now I need to fix it. One bright note is that ive lost 6 pounds since my liquid diet began last monday. Im wanting to be 299 when i go in for surgery. To be even one number away from 300 is fine with me! I keep thinking ..God willing how will everything be a year from now. If I will lose all this weight ... its like a dream really. Im setting my first goal at getting down to 199 after my WLS... Maybe it would take a year to lose 100 pounds but im gonna work my hiney off to get it done. I want to be away from the 200 and 300 pound ranges. I am thinking i would however in the end like to get down to atleast 150 to 155. That would put my right at the normal range on BMI.
I will update more information before the day of my surgery. My Mother, and Aunt will be there at the hospital during my surgery. Thanks for all the support you guys have given me!

I went today for my ultra sound and upper gi tests.
The ultra sound went fine and I had a very nice woman who did it. We talked and laughed a lot. It made me forget she was forcing the ultra sound thingy into my stomach so hard! LOL
After that I went to another part of the office to get my upper gi xrays.
This was the yukky part. First gave me some white crystal type power and about an ounce of water. I had to swallow the cystals first and then chase it with the water. It felt strange and like pop rock. Then they gave me the barium. OH YUK YUK YUK I can still taste it. I had to drink it down very very fast one big gulp after the other. I thought I would vomit before I was done.
While I was doing that I was standing in front of a xray machine and they were taking xrays. Then they wanted me to get on the xray table. It was up very high! Thats bad since im on a walker and dont have good mobilty. I was so uncomfortable. After I got on it, they had me roll over 2 or 3 times. OMG i felt like I was on a obstacle course LOL. Then here comes the xray machine right on top of me. I hate closed in places so I just tried the best I could to ignore this thing right over me. Next they had me turn from right to left to my tummy. OH I was so tired after I left there!!
They did find a small Hiatal hernia  in my stomach. However I was told this should not interfer with my surgery at all.
This is my last appointment before I go into surgery, so im keeping my fingers crossed all will go as planned.

Hi Everyone!
I hope you enjoyed your holiday.
Well I go to my BEGIN class on Tuesday December 4. I will also get my surgery date then. I feel so nervous but Im hoping that I can get the surgery done before the end of December. Then I would only have to pay about $552.00 up front. If after that then I would have to pay my max out of pocket amount of $1000 plus my calendar year deductable of $300. Please everyone pray for me for the financial part of this. I have not been working a lot and money is so tight. Im hoping after this life altering surgery I will regain some of my health and function normal. Thanks for all the support you guys give me always.

Hi everyone,
I just cant believe it! I heard from my insurance company today that I'M APPROVED FOR THE SURGERY!! It has happened so fast that im almost afraid!!
Now I just have to finalized everything with the surgeon and hospital, im just worried they are gonna want a ton of money upfront as my insurance will just pay 80%. God willing they will atleast bill me my portion. One good thing is if I have to my WLS done by December 31 2007  I wont have to pay another deductible. If anyone has dealt with Mobile Infirmary for their surgery please let me know how they handled your financial end of it. This is my last hurdle. OH I cant beleive I will be on the losing side soon!!! ALL THANKS TO GOD!!

Hi everyone, just wanted to update that my paper work has finally been faxed today to my insurance company for approval. Im asking that you all pray for me too to get approved. This surgery is my last hope on getting this weight off and being healthy again God Willing. Im so nervous now waiting to get a response about it. 
I was a little scared about the surgery when I read about a lady here in Mobile, Stephany W who died a couple of years back after being sucessful with her surgery. I think it was like 8 weeks later she died from a blood clot in her lungs. That is so scary, I dont know for sure if it was related to her WLS or not. I will just leave it all in Gods hands and know that no matter what I am making an attempt at life. Now I only feel like im going through the motions of living...not really living life. 
God bless u all and remember me in your prayers.

Elizabeth