Re: [MGB-PostOp] 6 Month Anniversary = 100 pound loss(almost)

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You are fantastic! That is such great news to

have lost nearly 100 lbs. in 6 months. We are all

proud of you!!!!

in OK

3/13/00

down ~41 lbs

--- Stjscuf123@... wrote:

> Hello to all MGB friends!

> TODAY is my 6 month anniversary of having the MGB!!!

> You will not believe

> what a difference 6 months can make in your life!

> I used to love to read the success stories when I

> was a pre-op, so now I am

> writing mine. First of all, I need to confess that I

> am a few pounds short of

> losing the 100 pounds noted in the headlines. HaHa.

> Sorry, but I have waited

> so long to write this!

> I set this goal for myself when I first began the

> process and I almost made

> it. I had visualized being able to post the 100

> pound loss in 6 months, but I

> have lost 96 to be exact. I had lost 92 or 93 weeks

> ago so I thought I'd have

> no problem, but the last three weeks I have

> plateaued and stayed almost the

> same. I have lost pretty consistently until now, as

> I have had small plateaus

> but none that lasted several weeks. So, I am hoping

> to get off of this one

> soon because I still have 25 more pounds to lose!!

> So, I joined this list last summer and did lots of

> research as I'm sure you

> all have. Before I knew it I had been approved, done

> all my homework and was

> on the operating table with Dr. Rutledge on

> 11/22/99. This happened to be the

> week of Thanksgiving, so no frills for all the

> holidays!! It was amazing

> losing weight over the holidays instead of gaining

> 10 pounds!

> I was so very much at peace with the surgery. I

> honestly had no second

> thoughts and I was not worried at all that something

> would happen. I just

> knew that my quality of life was becoming unlivable.

> I hurt all the time, was

> depressed and hated getting up to go to work

> everyday.

> Now, 6 months later, I have a new job within the

> USPS, where I have been many

> years. I'm up running around all day with NO hurting

> feet and I feel

> absolutely wonderful!!!!! All aches and pains are

> gone except my

> neck/shoulder which is primarily a work related

> injury. I am off at least 10

> different medications and only take my Celebrex for

> my neck/shoulders, and I

> wake every morning feeling refreshed and ready to

> start my day. All my

> friends and family have noticed quite a change in my

> looks and attitude and

> just glowing with happiness. I must tell you that

> 90% of the time I have lots

> of energy, but occasionally I feel very tired. But,

> I felt very tired EVERY

> day before the MGB! I was fortunate enough to have

> no problems after surgery,

> only numbness on my upper thighs where they strap

> you onto the table. This

> went away in a few weeks with walking all the time.

> The incontinence and

> constant swelling/bloating were gone when I got out

> of the hospital!

> I have gone from a 48 inch waist to 33 " this

> morning. I used to wear size

> 22/24 or 2x and I am now mostly in 12/14 and a few

> 16 depending on the maker.

> I am going broke shopping!!!

> My emotions have changed dramatically! I am now

> proud to go to my son's

> school and sporting events because I no longer feel

> he will be made fun of

> because of me. I feel so comfortable within my heart

> and skin. And yes,

> people do treat you better. Sad to say, but it's

> true........although some of

> this could be due to the happy vibes we present

> ourselves.

> I sincerely want to thank Dr. Rutledge for being so

> competent and thorough

> and a wonderful surgeon. Several of my friends here

> in Raleigh are trying to

> get approval after seeing my results. I have met so

> many interesting and

> wonderful people since joining this group and I will

> never forget you guys!

> I will continually pray for all the new and soon to

> be post-ops. I don't

> believe you will ever regret your decision to have

> the MGB!

> I have pictures being developed right now and plan

> to post some as soon as I

> get them back. Also, I will visit Amy in the

> hospital in the morning and plan

> to go over to the clinic afterwards. Hope to meet

> some of you there!!!!

>

> All my love,

> in Raleigh

> MGB 11/22/99 270

> 05/22/00 174

> 1st month -30 pounds

> 2nd month -17

> 3rd month -15

> 4th month -10

> 5th month -16

> 6th month - 6 more

>

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