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Hello again...no updates for the last few months because my Dad and my DH both in the hospital. My Dad has been in for 10 weeks and is critically ill. We are hoping for his recovery, prayers are welcomed and appreciated.

Anyway, I had my six month appointment Dec. 15 and the Dr. was well pleased. I had lost 105 pounds since surgery, and 138 pounds total, weighing in at 282 pounds. I am now at 274 pounds for a total of 146 pounds lost.


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5/10/03

I am 36 years old and married to a sweet man. I am 5'3" and I weigh 387 pounds. My heaviest weight was 420 pounds. I have been heavy all my life. I am now to the point where it is life or death for me to lose weight. I stopped breathing 3 times during pancreas surgery on 2/24/03, and several doctors have turned me down for further surgery. My PCP and another doctor that is a co-worker agree with me that it is time I do something or die young. I have had my PCP visit and attended my chosen surgeon's required seminar. All the records have been sent to the surgeon, now I am just waiting to see if I will be approved by insurance. This site is wonderful and informative. Thanks to everyone here for giving me hope for a healthy life.







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5/21/03

Hello everyone, not much to update yet. My PCP and specialists have sent the info to the surgeon, but he is out of town until June 2. His office is still open half days for paperwork, so hopefully they will send my info to the insurance soon. I sent my personal obesity history to UHC myself on the advice of their customer service rep. So for now I am still waiting and praying. Best wishes to everyone.


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9/16/04

I was denied surgery last year because it isn't covered by my insurance and I cant afford to pay myself. I have been walking and dieting on my own and have lost 41 pounds in 6 months. It is so hard, but I get alot of info and encouragement from reading this site. Thanks to all.


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03/05/2006

Hello all,
Here is an update. I still have not had surgery yet. I gained back what I had lost last year, seems like I am always losing and regaining the same 30-40 pounds. I changed insurance last July and did all the pre-op consultations and diet tracking. I was turned down by this insurance as well in February 2006, but I am going to appeal that decision. I enjoy reading the wonderful and inspiring things on this site.


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5/28/06

I have finally been approved after appeal and my surgery is June 20th. Thanks to all for their support and prayers.



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6/26/06 WEEK ONE

Hello again. I am one week post op, and doing pretty well. I am a little sore and tired, but I am ok. Thanks to everyone for their posts and emails. God bless you all.

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7/7/06 WEEK TWO

Hello all. Here's my update: I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I have lost 30 pounds. I am walking and swimming, still taking food slow, but feeling pretty good. I hope all is well for everyone else.

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7/13/06 WEEK THREE

update time: I am still getting used to eating again, but no dumping or vomiting so far. I am 23 days out of surgery and I have lost 34 pounds. I have a long way to go, but I feel so much better already. Best wishes to all.

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7/19/06 WEEK FOUR

I am 4 weeks out of surgery now and I have lost 38 pounds. I am starting to be able to see the difference myself a little bit more. I still cannot tolerate meat very vell at all, so I am trying other ways to get my protein in, mainly shakes and bars. Oh well... at least things are going well and I am A LOSER!!! Yeah!!!

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7/25/06 WEEK FIVE

I saw my PCP today for the first time since surgery. He was very pleased, I am down 41 pounds and off of one diabetes med completely. If my bloodwork is good, I will stop the other diabetes medicine as well. I still have to eat softer foods, meat makes my pouchie very grouchie! I am also still using shakes and bars for extra protein, which the Dr. says is ok for now.

7/28/06
Just saw my surgeon, he says I am an "All Star". I have lost 43 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks. I love being a loser!!!

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8/04/06 WEEK SIX

I am doing pretty good, getting lots of exercise and trying to make myself eat and drink enough. I have lost almost 5 pounds this week, for a total of 48 lbs. lost since surgery.

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8/11/06 WEEK SEVEN

Things are still going okay for me. The weather cooled off some so I can walk more, but froze my butt off swimming a couple of times, :-) I have lost four more pounds this week. It is still hard to get all the food and protein in, but I feel pretty good. I have lost 52 pounds so far. WOOOO HOOOO

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8/17/06 WEEK EIGHT

I went back to work this week. Everyone has been great, telling me how good and healthy I look, which is really nice. I still don't see it that much... but I lost 3 more pounds, for a total of 55 pounds lost in 2 months. I hope I continue to feel better all the time. My PCP says bloodwork is perfect, I am off all diabetes meds now. Hooray!!!!!

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8/22/06 WEEK NINE

I am doing pretty good, not eating much, but really trying. Work is going well, everyone has been very supportive. I am down 3.5 more pounds, totalling 58 since surgery. Life is good right now for a loser like me.

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8/31/06 WEEK TEN

Hello again. I have really been trying hard to get extra protein in this week, although I AM SO SICK of the shakes now. I have a cold too, so maybe that is why I have lost more this week than before. I thought I was at a stall at the first of the week because the scale hadn't moved much, but as of today, I weigh 322, which is a seven pound loss in 8.5 days. I have lost 65 pounds now since surgery. Yeah baby!!!!!

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9/06/06 WEEK ELEVEN

Hello again.....my cold is better thank goodness! I am feeling pretty good and I lost 6 more pounds, 71 pounds total and weigh in at 316. I am really trying to get more protein from food and walking more, but boy... do my feet hurt! My blisters have blisters, ha ha. I still have to use shakes and bars for protein, but I am finally eating a little more meat and veggies without hurling . It has been so worth it even with the hurling and the foamies!

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9/15/06 WEEK TWELVE

Things are going okay, I think I am slowing down on the losing, but thats alright. As long as the scale moves down, not up...I'm happy. I did lose 3 pounds this week for 74 pounds total.

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9/22/06 Three Month Checkup

From here on out I will post monthly instead of weekly, so my page wont end up 100 miles long, and because I am so busy with work and school, not to mention my family. Anyway I had my 3 month appointment today, and Dr. Martin said I am doing wonderful. I have lost 79 pounds in 3 months which he says is truly amazing. I feel pretty good and I am anxious to see twosville. I haven't been under 300 pounds in at least 10 years, so I'm looking foward to that. Pics coming soon, I promise!

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10/18/06 MONTH FOUR

Well, I knew it would happen sooner or later... I'm not exactly at a stall, but the weight loss has slowed quite a bit. I have only lost 4 1/2 pounds in the past 3 weeks. I am glad I am still losing, but I wish I could break into the 200's. I am stuck between 300 and 301 pounds right now. I know it will come, I just need to be patient and keep following my diet and exercise plan. I feel pretty good, and I know I am still losing inches because I am down another size in clothes. I have gone from 5X to 2X, and the other day I put on one of hubby's XL t-shirts and it actually fit, it was a little snug, but I have never been able to get one of his shirts past my arms before, so it was a good feeling. As promised, I finally have pics on here. You can see them below and there are more on my photo page.

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10/29/06 WELCOME TO TWOSVILLE!

I have finally dropped below 300 pounds! I weighed 298 this morning. I know that is still huge, but for me it is a major accomplishment because I haven't weighed under 300 since 1995. I am halfway to my goal weight in just 4 1/2 months. I am so thankful for this surgery and for my new chance at life.

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420 lbs. July 2004 - Pre Op and miserable

305 lbs. Sept. 2006 - 14 wks Post Op and feeling great