6 Month Update - AMY (long)

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Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting as much, but as you know, life

goes on!

Today is my six month MGB anniversary, and I am thrilled. How appropriate

to reach this milestone at Thanksgiving, because this year I have so much to

be thankful for. Each day is like a miracle, and I am truly appreciating my

life in a way I never could before. This surgery has changed my life. Not

just my weight, or even my health, but my LIFE.

I have made so many new, dear friends, that I will have for the rest of my

life. I have never known such true and honest acceptance. I have a new,

healthier, sleeker body, which has helped restore my self confidence, and

self esteem. I can honestly say I have never liked myself more than I do

right now. I am so proud of who I am, and what I have accomplished in life.

Now I can accept and appreciate these things, rather than hiding behind

excuses and embarrassment. I never felt truly successful, even with a

wonderful husband and three terrific kids; a job that couldn't be more

perfect, a nice house, loving parents and friends...but I was never happy

because I had no control over one very obvious part of my life - my own

body. No matter what I did, my sheer size was in my way - literally and

figuratively. My weight was always an issue. It affected every aspect of

my life, and in many ways I never realized until now. How blessed I am to

have found the MGB, and to be able to share my journey with many, many

others through the Internet which has been an additional blessing. I have

found the more I give, the more I receive. WOW. Life is better than I had

ever imagined.

Ok, so enough of the mushy stuff - you want some stats. Here you go!

MGB 5/22/00 Current 11/22/00

weight: 280 lbs. 200 lbs. (soooooo close to

that 199!)

bust: 48DDD 36DD

waist: 48 " 34 "

hips: 58 " 44 "

wrist: 8 " 6.5 "

ring: 10 7.5

no exercise/exhausted Jazzercise 5X/week - Class Manager

size: 26/28 3x 16/18 L or XL in REGULAR STORES!!!!!

I can't express my true gratitude to Dr. Rutledge. You have earned a place

in heaven, and in all of our hearts. Thank you for everything you do, and

for putting up with all of us. May you have a very blessed, and RESTFUL

Thanksgiving day with your family. The food used to be the most important

part of my Thanksgiving. This year, the true meaning of giving thanks will

be uppermost on my mind.

Blessings and friendship to all of you,

Amy.

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Amy S. Poe

MGB 5/22/2000

280 * 200 * 140

READ MY STORY ONLINE:

http://onhealth.webmd.com/women/in-depth/item/item%2C91744_1_1.asp