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Hi anyone!

Well, I'm down to 209 lbs (95 lb loss) from a size 26-28 down to 14-16.   About 41 lbs to go and I feel great!  I'm walking 15 miles a week (I try to do more, but I'm in school).  I am finally getting my MBA.  I hope this turns my life around, because it has really been rough this year.  I owe my life to God for giving me another chance to lose weight without death.  I mean that sincerely... I truly believe if I had not had the surgery, I would have died.

I'm doing my best to stay on track but it's hard because I do graze (sp.?)... not a lot, but I eat whatever to keep from being sick.  I don't each much, but I eat often throughout the day.  I have started drinking wine and it really gives me gas, but it tastes so good.


Anyway, I don't go for my six months check up until Dec. 12th and my labs have been great also.   I take my vitamins everyday; however, I am still on blood pressure medicine (in fact they have increased).  My cholesterol levels are down to normal 163, HDL and LDL's are great.  Blood sugars great, triglycerides are good too!  I just don't understand why my blood pressure won't go down.  

If anyone has any questions for me or need any advise, please don't hesitate to ask.  I wish everyone good luck and good health.  God bless!

Hi everyone!

Whew... I made it.  I'm down about 65 lbs from June 4th.  I was pretty sick for a awhile and ended up back in the hospital with dehydration.  You don't ever want to go through that.  I thought I was going to die.  I was so sick and couldn't eat or drink anything.  Everything had a strong smell to it and then I would get the dry heaves (sp?) and gag on everything (even brushing my teeth).  My poor husband.  I was in a lot of pain and suffered badly.  Well, today is August 9th and I'm sorry for waiting so long, but I had to make sure I had my faculties about me and without pain medicines (it's a wonder I'm not hooked on the stuff).  Anyway, I can truly say I feel really good today, just having trouble eating enough to get my proteins in everyday, but I am trying.  I have gone from a size 28W down to a size 18W.  My goal is a size 14 misses, but a 12 would be sweet!

For anyone out there who is planning on surgery, make sure you choose the right one and please do your homework.  It is not easy and everyone is different and will go throughj different phases, as for me.  I wish I would have done something different.  Well, I just wanted everyone to know I am amongst the living and trying to walk and/or exercise 3-4 a week.  I've been really busy at work and not doing like I'm suppose to, but everything makes me dump, especially if I eat something fatty or try to eat more than my poor pouch will let me. 

Thank you obesity help.  Your website is wonderful.  My insurance has follow-up calls to be and I have recommended your website to everybody, even those who don't want surgery.  I let them know they have a place they can go and find out all the information they can.  As for me, right now I wouldn't do it over, but my journey is not complete yet, so I will update again.  I won't wait so long this time.  Peace to all and God's blessing!

Hi all:  

Well, I had my preop appt today and boy was it long.  I wasn't able to go back to work after I promised I would return.  I hope they understand, but if not, oh well.  This is for me.  Dr. Udobi explained everything and I mean everything.  I'm getting more and more excited and a little afraid, but anxious.  I realize I will be going through a lot, but the outcome will be sweet, right?  My family is nervous, but I have been praying to God and I ask anyone who reads this to pray for me and think of me.  My surgery day is next week, June 4th and then the journey begins.  The new me, I just wish I was younger, but you are only young as you feel, right?

Wish me luck and TTFN!!!

Well, I have been trying to lose weight for over 30 years and have not been successful.  You name it, I have tried it.  I probably could have paid for two surgeries by now, if I were to count all of the money I have spent on programs just to gain all the weight back and more.  I'm staying prayerful that the insurance approves and that I have an uneventful surgery and recovery.  I'm looking forward to living some type of quality of life again.  Just being able to clean my house without pain and exhaustion will be wonderful.  Since my brother's death two years ago, I have been so depressed and unable to lose any significant amount of weight, but I have lost 17 lbs preop, which is okay I guess.  I just have about 145 lbs to go!  My husband and children are supportive, but my family is concerned because of the major surgery I have chose RNY.  I know it's best for me, but I really wanted the lap, but my surgeon only does open.  I need to ask him why hasn't learned lap.  Anyway, I need all of the support I can get and above all, prayer.  God love you all and thanks for all of the great advise.  I'm looking forward to being on the losing bench.