Re: YESSSSSSS! (shamelessly cross-posted)

[Guest guest]

Steve,

WAHOO!! Great to hear your news!!! It's the most AWESOME feeling to get

down in that next bracket, isn't it? Well, we're happy for you!! I think

I'll go have some onion rings to celebrate, too!! LOL!!!

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri

[Guest guest]

Steve,

CONGRATULATIONS!! I know this a huge goal! Have a great celebration

*grins*

Anita

> Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at

299#.

> BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

> obese!

>

> This has been like guerilla warfare for me--fighting for every

pound.

> I can't just go off and eat a Krispy kreme like Mike Hensel (aka

Mr.

> Judie) and shed a pound the next morning. I have to exercise every

> other day and stay away from even sensible sugary things like fruit

> juice, etc. 85 pounds more to go; lots'a struggles ahead. But,

> today is a day to just kick back and feel good--maybe go for a big

> order of fried onion rings, too (better than Krispy Kremes).

>

> Thanks for indulging me by reading this far.

>

> --Steve

> --

> Steve Goldstein, age 61

> Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

> Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

> Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

> BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

> Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life

in general.

[Guest guest]

Yahoo for Steve!!! Really CONGRATS!

..... Elle **

> Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at 299#.

> BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

> obese!

> --Steve

[Guest guest]

CONGRATULATIONS, STEVE!!!!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!

you are a great inspiration.

Love,

Sue

> Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at 299#.

> BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

> obese!

>

> This has been like guerilla warfare for me--fighting for every

pound.

> I can't just go off and eat a Krispy kreme like Mike Hensel (aka Mr.

> Judie) and shed a pound the next morning. I have to exercise every

> other day and stay away from even sensible sugary things like fruit

> juice, etc. 85 pounds more to go; lots'a struggles ahead. But,

> today is a day to just kick back and feel good--maybe go for a big

> order of fried onion rings, too (better than Krispy Kremes).

>

> Thanks for indulging me by reading this far.

>

> --Steve

> --

> Steve Goldstein, age 61

> Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

> Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

> Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

> BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

> Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life

in general.

[Guest guest]

Steeevo!!!

Sending you a much smaller hug than I could have months ago! I am so

jazzed for you. What a wonderful milestone to cross. Only fantastic

things ahead and more and more goals. Congratulations!

Love ya,

theresa

> Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at

299#.

> BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

> obese!

>

> This has been like guerilla warfare for me--fighting for every

pound.

> I can't just go off and eat a Krispy kreme like Mike Hensel (aka

Mr.

> Judie) and shed a pound the next morning. I have to exercise every

> other day and stay away from even sensible sugary things like fruit

> juice, etc. 85 pounds more to go; lots'a struggles ahead. But,

> today is a day to just kick back and feel good--maybe go for a big

> order of fried onion rings, too (better than Krispy Kremes).

>

> Thanks for indulging me by reading this far.

>

> --Steve

> --

> Steve Goldstein, age 61

> Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

> Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

> Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

> BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

> Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life

in general.

[Guest guest]

YAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!

Lucky man.. I'm so happy for you!!!

Hugs,

Liane =D =D =D

>

> > Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at

299#.

> > BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

> > obese!

> >

> > This has been like guerilla warfare for me--fighting for every

> pound.

> > I can't just go off and eat a Krispy kreme like Mike Hensel (aka

Mr.

> > Judie) and shed a pound the next morning. I have to exercise

every

> > other day and stay away from even sensible sugary things like

fruit

> > juice, etc. 85 pounds more to go; lots'a struggles ahead. But,

> > today is a day to just kick back and feel good--maybe go for a big

> > order of fried onion rings, too (better than Krispy Kremes).

> >

> > Thanks for indulging me by reading this far.

> >

> > --Steve

> > --

> > Steve Goldstein, age 61

> > Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

> > Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

> > Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

> > BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

> > Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life

> in general.

[Guest guest]

Happy, happy naked dance for Steve!!!!!!! Man, Im so happy for you. There

is no other good feeling in the world than when we break a barrier we had

been stuck on for so long!

Relax and enjoy the day, brother......and yes! those onion rings sound alot

better than krispy kremes!

Its all downhill from here!

Big hugs!

Judie

[Guest guest]

Way to go, Steve! Can't think of a greater guy to reach a new low (LOL).

Enjoy those onion rings, and life, and keep it up (or should I say down)!

Marcia

YESSSSSSS! (shamelessly cross-posted)

Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at 299#.

BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

obese!

This has been like guerilla warfare for me--fighting for every pound.

I can't just go off and eat a Krispy kreme like Mike Hensel (aka Mr.

Judie) and shed a pound the next morning. I have to exercise every

other day and stay away from even sensible sugary things like fruit

juice, etc. 85 pounds more to go; lots'a struggles ahead. But,

today is a day to just kick back and feel good--maybe go for a big

order of fried onion rings, too (better than Krispy Kremes).

Thanks for indulging me by reading this far.

--Steve

--

Steve Goldstein, age 61

Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001

Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia

Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51

BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O.

Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life in

general.

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[Guest guest]

Steve,

Congrats on your loss. Aren't those milestone numbers just the greatest?!!

I'm with you on needing to exercise and eat sensibly to show a loss. I know

others are able to eat whatever they want and still lose, but I am not one of

them either. However, I'll take the DS any day...simply being able to

exercise is a miracle!

Dawna

[Guest guest]

Woo-Hoo Steve! Conga-rats, happy-dance, wiggle-wiggle and all that!!!

Hope you enjoyed the onion rings!

-maria

[Guest guest]

Way to go Steve, You deserve it. Have those onion

rings and celebrate today. Won't be too much longer

and will all be celebrating with you for the 249#.

Keep on doing what your doing cause it is obviously

working. And remember losing slow is healthier.

BE HAPPY

=====

B 36yrs

Pre-op 11-13-01

BMI 49

BCBS of MI Blue Choice POS

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[Guest guest]

> Today was the day! FINALLY broke through 300#. Weighed in at 299#.

> BMI is 39.4, so I am no longer morbidly obese, either, just plain

> obese!

Whoo hoo!!! Way to go, Steve! Can't wait to join ya!

Tracey in San Diego