Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hi Group. My name is a, Ron's sister. I'm glad to join. I will probably lurk mostly and chine in occassionally. I am a weekend computer. I was reading some posts and made some notes. Here are my stats: I first requested being referred in February of last year; and the following week the girls at work started a "Weight Watchers at Work" group and invited me along. I hadn't gone to orientation or anyting, did I want to start losing weight already? I figured I would start the group but just not try too hard until it was time for me to really start. That time came soon enough and I had already lost 14 lbs.! (My starting weight was 301; I'm 5' 3"; build like a bartlet) By the time I went to orientation I was 287. My goal weight was 257 and I reached that goal with the help of WW July 13th. I weighed in to get my surgery date at 250; I was promptly given August 31, 2005. My surgery took place in Richmond, CA; performed by Dr. Fisher laparoscopically. He said "your surgery went like train tracks" and the smile on his face told me that train tracks are good. I had very little pain, was only in the hospital until the following day after lunch, but stayed home from work until the end of the six weeks. I thought I was ready to return at 3 wks., but the action of starting my solid food, my esophagus (which had a lg. hernia fixed during my surgery) contracted so badly when I ate that I had to lay down for 30 to 45 minutes after. It was nearly better by the time I went back to work. It's all better now. I am weighing about 155ish now and my goal is to be 145 to 150. I have looked at a couple of charts and for my height and age (45) I should be around 141. I am a happy camper. So before I shut up...Robynn, thank you for asking about me. I feel WONDERFUL! I am struggling with my "self image size" I have not got a grasp yet that I don't even need to buy XL blouses (only a M), I'm moving quickly into a size 12 pant. People that haven't seen me for some time are shocked. That's kinda fun now, but I used to think "I couldn't look that different!" But I DO! , Keep Sipping! You need all the water you can get in so you too don't get the dredded constipation. Sassy, congrats on your 13 lbs. keep up the good work. , put your big girl panties on. You're in for the ride of your life. Best wishes to you. Ro"bert"a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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