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mskarns 23 years, 8 months ago

I am 2 days away from my one-year anniversary, but will not be able to post that day. I have experienced so many changes in this year that it is almost impossible to name them all. I have gone from 410, size 34 to 246, size 20/22; I can care for myself (no more shower chair); I have recovered from ALL my co-morbidities (type II diabetes, hypertension, high cholestorol, restricted blood flow in legs); I can shop until my teenage daughter drops (well, almost---she is pretty good) instead of just sitting at the mall waiting for her; I can wear my seatbelt; Southwest Airlines won't ask me to buy another seat; I can buy hose at the grocery store instead of at the specialty store or by mail; my projected life span has gone from 8 years to 30 years---and it is a life I very much want to live. I have hope for my future. I owe a lot to other people - to Donna Sublett, who got me started on this journey (Donna died due to complications of her co-morbidities one week after her surgery); to the ones who educated me by postingd here when I was starting out and who were inspirational to me; to my primary care physician; to my surgeon; to my colleagues at work who "covered" for me; to my friends; to my wonderful parents and siblings; to my most precious daughter. And I am proud of myself for having the brains to do the research, the courage to have the surgery, and the determination to make it work. I still have 66 lbs. to go before I can start having all this skin lopped off; and in 2 weeks I am having my ventral incisional hernia repaired. It may take me another year to lose the 66 lbs. I don't care. It has all been worth it. God bless all of you, wherever you may be on your journey.

Paula Prichard 23 years, 11 months ago

Congrats on such a wonderful loss!! We started out at the same weight, just about...I was 386. I am now a little over 4 months down and am weighing in at 285, depending on the scale. To continued success!!!!! CHEERS!

Lora B. 24 years ago

Hi Mary Ann, Way to go girl!!!!what a great weght loss.Keep up the good work.I'm so very happy for you.LOL,Lora

Mary H. 24 years ago

CONGRATS ON YOUR GREAT LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mary H. 24 years, 1 month ago

mary ann way to go woman .congrats for the news on your lose keep it up and enjoy

Cinna G. 24 years, 1 month ago

Mary Ann~ Woohoo for you. You made it to the "Century Club"! That's great. Keep up the fabulous work.

kylakae 24 years, 1 month ago

Mary Ann, congratulations for passing that century mark! Way to go!

LORRAINE K. 24 years, 2 months ago

Dear MaryAnn~~~~~~Congratulations on your awesome progress in such a short time. I had my surgery (open DS)a year ago-am doing great,so many wonderful things for which I have to be grateful.Keep your resolve strong, Be well, Be happy. Lorraine

kylakae 24 years, 3 months ago

Mary Ann, congratulations on your awesome weight loss. You are doing terrific! Keep up the good work and have a wonderful new year.

Tina M. 24 years, 8 months ago

Sorry i missed your day. I know that you are doing fine one the other side. now you can stand up at the support meetings"i am post op" How cool is that!!