merelymelissa
1 year - down 168 lbs
Sep 23, 2007
Well - it's been almost a year. I've lost 168 lbs as of this morning and am almost under that 200lb mark! Haven't seen that since before I had children 24 years ago. About 60 lbs from a goal weight of 150. I have had virtually no problems since surgery other than the standard stuff - I definitely know what I can and cannot eat. Try to keep the protein at 75 - 100 gms per day and at least 100 oz water. Exercise almost every day - walking up and down the parking garage at my building at work - 9 stories - sometimes twice a day. I can actually picture myself at a goal weight which is something I couldn't even imagine when I began this journey. AMAZING.
Follow-up with Surgeon
Oct 10, 2006
Went to 1 week follow up on 10/09/06 - lost 7 lbs - YEA! Going back to work on Monday 10/16/06.
It is done, I can't believe it
Oct 05, 2006
Had surgery on 10/2/06 around 1:30 - went well other than my usual reaction to anesthesia - not pretty. Went home the next day around 2:00 doing very well.
All set
Sep 22, 2006
Surgery scheduled for 10/2/06 - I'm on my way
Approved to go
Sep 16, 2006
Approved on 9/13/06!!!! Had my surgical consult on 9/14/06 - everything looks great.
Finishing insurance requirements
Aug 25, 2006
Last visit to nutritionist was 8/24/06 and last visit w/doctor will be 9/8/06, then we can submit everything to the insurance company to see if I'm approved.
