I'm updating my profile 5 months post op. I decided to have this surgery for health reasons and to ensure that I live a longer life. I have a 7 year old daughter who I wanted to do so many things with, but my weight has limited me so much so far! I've now lost 97 pounds -- just about to hit the big century mark. I haven't felt this good in 20 years. I'm soooooooooooo glad I did this!

I've been married for 8 years -- was single until I was 36. Marriage was a BIG change for me, so was step-motherhood, motherhood, etc. I've been a big career person all of my life, but nothing comes close to the satisfaction of being a mom.

I had another big surgery this week - a hysterectomy. Required due to a cancer scare. I'm feeling great after 5 days, and I'm sure my quick recovery has been aided by the 97 pounds I'm NOT carrying around anymore!

Looking forward to continuing to lose many many more pounds. I'm only 5'1 and just joined the onederfuls. What a fabulous feeling, but I want to lose 60-80 more. I'll see how I feel as I get to those weights. I haven't weighed anything like that since grade school about 35 years ago!

Height 5'1"
Starting weight - 294

Current weight - 197.


January 9, 2006

Obviously, I'm not updating often, but thought I'd add a few thoughts. I've made it through the holidays, but my loss has slowed down quite a bit. I've lost a total of 113, which is FABULOUS for 9 months, but of course I still want to lose another 50 pounds or more. I need to focus on increasing my exercise to include some weights and toning and perhaps up my protein. My husband had WLS on Dec. 16 and is doing quite well, so that's further inspiration for me!
294/181/who knows??

February 10, 2006

Just checking in. I'm down to 174, which is 120 pounds gone forever! Yeah! This loss has improved my life so much. Thanks to God and all of my family and friends who have supported me through this process.

294/174/who knows??



March 30, 2006

I know I don't update this much, but here goes again... I've lost about 10 pounds since Christmas. I'm now at 172. I'm losing sizes though so can't quite figure it out. I know the extra skin weighs some, but I still want to lose another 20 pounds. I need refocus on watching what I eat more closely and also step up my exercise. I am certainly happy with my loss however. WLS is sooo good! I'm hoping that I'm in the 160s next time I post!

294/172/???



April 5, 2006

WooHoo!!! I'm at 168!!! I really don't EVER recall being in the 160s. I know I had to pass through this level at some point, but my guess is that I was in high school. I'm so glad to be under 170! Can't wait to go lower and lower!!!

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36.8
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RNY
Surgery
05/12/2005
Surgery Date
Apr 01, 2005
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