Mary M.
6 Months out & 85 pounds gone!!
Dec 18, 2008
I'm now at a size 10 in a pant, med in a shirt and having a WONDERFUL time shopping!! The last time I was this small was 18 years ago. I still can't eat chicken 
but other than that I can eat bout anything within reason. I love the new me and most of all I LOVE being off all my meds. I went for my 6 month doctor visit on the 3 of Dec..............I"M AT GOAL!!!! I think I'd like to be around 135 or 140 and stop there.
Merry Christmas Friends!!
Mary
4 Months out
Oct 04, 2008
I'm at 174 lbs now and doing alright....Been sick this month with some type of bug thanks to my kids :) LOL Starting to lose some hair this month...HOPE IT STOPS SOON!!! I LOVE MY HAIR!!
I'm wearing a 14 in a pant and med and large in a shirt! Feeling great, feel like I've lost more inches then pounds this month! I'll upload a pic soon!
I've lost 10 pounds this month!!
3 Months out
Sep 09, 2008
Currently I’m down to 184lbs and doing well....I still have some trouble eating some meats and for some reason apples do not agree with me. I’m getting in my vitamins, protein and water each day BUT still having a time fitting in exercise. My clothes are getting very loose-fitting on me guess I’ll get some smaller ones next week. I can’t wait to see what size I’m at now!! My blood pressure is doing great, still staying normal! This journey has been amazing so far...each month I just keep feeling better and better for example before my surgery my lower back and legs would bout kill me at night but now no pain at all! I sleep thru the night now and my husband said I snore no more....the way he said it made me realize I must have snored terribly ( poor Hubby)!! I have an appointment with Dr. Stickler on the 29th, sure hope I’m right on target with my weight!
I'm joinging a gym this week........
Total weight lost this month is 14lbs!!
2 Months out & Doing Great!!!
Jul 29, 2008
I have so much more energy and now LOVE to shop. I'm completely off my high blood pressure meds.......It's staying normal!!! I do take a B-12 shot now but it's no biggie at all. Going to up load some pics this evening! LIFE IS GRAND THIS MONTH!!
1 month mark...
Jul 03, 2008
Just a quick update.....I'm at 209 lbs @ one month out! Doing good...feeling a little tired but doing alright. I go back to the Doctor on the 14th. Happy 4th everyone!!
Total lost is 27 lbs in one month.....WOW
3 weeks out!!
Jun 24, 2008
Surgery's done and I'm happy healthy already on the losing side! Everything went well, I spent two days in the hospital as planned with no complications what so ever. Everyone was so nice! As of the morning of Surgery I was 236lbs!
I'm using the Protidiet Tropical Fruit for my protein, taste just like crystal light. Only having one problem & that's I HATE THE CHEWABLE VITAMINS!! I have to hold my nose just to chew them up. LOL...I know, I sound like a child! Other than that I'm doing great...I've lost 22 pounds in 3 weeks!!
I'm 214 lbs and down one pant size....I feel amazing!!! 
I plan on returning to work next week...I'm SO ready!!
Tomorrow is the big day....
Jun 02, 2008
Well, tomorrow is my big day!! I’m excited and ready but yet I’m worried about getting everything in each day after surgery! My plan is to just take it one day at a time and not to over stress! Please keep my family and I in you’re prayers!!
Got a date..
May 05, 2008
I can’t believe how fast my insurance approved my surgery….2 days! The date is set for
2nd Visit results
Mar 08, 2008
I had my Psychological evaluation and talk with the dietitian. I really enjoyed my talk with the dietitian...I learned so much! He was very straight forward about everything I needed to stop doing and what I needed to START doing! The psychological evaluation took about 2 hrs but it wasn’t bad at all, before leaving she told me she seen no problems and said it would take her about 1 week to get a letter to Dr. Stickler letting him know I passed my evaluation. I just completed my last needed visit with my MD to monitor my weight. I needed to have lost at least 10 pounds for insurance purposes but I’ve had no luck. I now have all my requested information ready for Dr. Stickler so once he receives it he will summit for approval! Keep me in your thought and prayers…..
I’ll post again as soon as I hear from Dr. Stickler’s office!!
First visit with Dr. Stickler today
Feb 04, 2008
Well, everthing went well at Dr. Stickler's office, I REALLY like him! He instantly set myself and husband as ease! My husband is so sweet....He drove me 2 1/2 hrs to see Dr. Stickler and went in with me.
I have another appt. on 2/11 for my psych. evaluation and speak with the dietitian. I need to lose 10 to 15 pounds before summiting to the insurance. I was put on the pre-op diet and was told the NO-NO's....NO crackers, chips, pretzels, popcorn, potatos, bread, pasta, or rice 
OH.....NO SODA also!!LOL I'm READY for the new healthier me.....I cant beleive I'm excited about a diet 
I'll update next Monday...Have a Great Week Everyone!!!
