Re: 2 month Update **Crosspost**

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In a message dated 09/24/2001 11:16:20 AM Central Daylight Time,

lookn2bthin@... writes:

> . I just can't

> begin to do justice to how much I appreciate this surgery and what its done

> for me. I thank all ofyou that went before me and answered questions,

> talked

> to me, encouraged me and just shared your stories so that I could follow my

> path to health!

AJ - Those of us that are pre-op want to thank you for answering questions,

talking to us, encouraging us and sharing your story! I guess this list is a

full circle of sharing! Congrats on your 2-month anniversary and success!

Beverly

BMI 45; Pre-op

Dr. Sudan

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Dear AJ:

Congratulations and thanks for posting your update, it is inspirational.

Sheryle

DR K

10-10-01

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--- lookn2bthin@... wrote:

> Today is my 2 month anniversary! I thought it a

> good time to reflect on the

Amy: Thanks so much for sharing your 2 month

reflections. It helps illustrate what a true miracle

this surgery can be in someone's life. It also helps

those of us who are pre-op. I love reading about the

success stories as they keep me motivated and strong

to keep up the insurance fight.

I also want to add that I always look forward to

reading your posts. I admire you so much that you were

able to overcome great obstacles to reach your goal of

surgery w/Dr B. I can always feel your compassion and

personal warmth in your posts and you inspire me to

follow in your foot steps.

=====

+Doris in PA+

Hoping for DS

BMI 54

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Hi AJ,

I'm so glad that you are doing so well! I believe that this is the

best thing I will ever do for myself in my life. I know you feel the

same way. Thanks alot for all your encouragement and support

throughout my preop and 1st surgery date. I'm rooting for you (and

all of us ds'ers) and think we will all do great things! Lots of love

and peace,

denise in ny

post op 18 days

dr gagner

> Today is my 2 month anniversary! I thought it a good time to

reflect on the

> past two months. My life has changed alot and I know it will

continue to for

> the next year or so. I can't tell you all how much this surgery has

meant to

> me. I know all of the post ops can relate but to the pre

ops...please hang

> in there....You're going to be in my shoes....and its worth every

second you

> have to wait.

>

> Because of this surgery, I've lost 48 lbs, I've lost over 37 inches

all over

> my body. I wear clothing I've not fit into in 3 or 4 years. I have

noticed

> that when I walk from the parking lot to the door of the building,

go up the

> elevator and walk the halls to my office that I no longer am

breathless when

> I arrive. I have taken the 4 flights of stairs and made it, a bit

difficult

> but I couldnt even walk half of them before surgery. I have energy

during

> the day. I can clean my house and work in my yard all in the same

day. I go

> places more often. I no longer just lay around all day on the

weekends, I

> get up and do things. I am no longer eating junk all day. I'm not

a perfect

> eater but I see myself looking at labels on everything, thinking

whether its

> high enough in protein or if not will it make me to full to eat

something

> along with it that is. I am taking my supplements almost every

day...which

> is great because I've never been good at pills. I no longer feel

like the

> world hates me. I used to assume no one would be interested in me

due tomy

> size...I know notice that I don't let others intimidate me. My dad

and mom

> keep telling me that I'm not the same person that left for

Spain...that they

> are seeing more of the old Amy...the one that enjoyed life and kept

busy. I

> think thats the biggest compliment...not that I look great and have

lost

> weight...but that I'm becoming the person I am suppose to be!

>

> So if you made it this far...thanks for reading my ramblings. I just

can't

> begin to do justice to how much I appreciate this surgery and what

its done

> for me. I thank all ofyou that went before me and answered

questions, talked

> to me, encouraged me and just shared your stories so that I could

follow my

> path to health! And to all the preops....I hope that if there is

ever

> anything you need, a hug, reassurance, information or whatever...you

know

> that I am one of the people here willing to share my

experiences...even if

> I'm still pretty new to post op life!!!

>

> I love all you for showing me the way!

>

> ~*~ AJ ~*~

> Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open DS

> self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

> 07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

> 08/06/01 BMI 59 390.2 -24.9 lbs!

> 08/16/01 BMI 58 387.0 -27.9 lbs!

> 08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs!

> 08/30/01 BMI 58 378.3 -36.8 lbs!

> 09/10/01 BMI 56.7 373.0 -42.1 lbs!

> 09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches

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