Christina

Ok two awesome things have happened in the past couple of days and I just thought I would share them with everyone..

1. When I went to the Dr.'s office with my lab slip from Kelly, the wind blew it out of my hand and it started flying fast and far away from me. The "new" me without hesitation or thinking just ran after that sucker and stomped on it. Mind you this was all the way across the parking lot and in front of people. After I bent down and picked it up I realized what I had just done. I felt like taking a bow.. lol I wasn't even out of breath.. It seems like such a minor milestone.. but to me, this is major!!

2. Today while standing near the front door of my office with a skirt on I made a major discovery.. a space in my legs.. (ok not the thighs yet) but I have a large gap between my ankles and then my calves come together then another space between my calves and my knees!!! What??!! OMG I have NEVER had that before!! Major event today!!

Yep it is still the little things that get me all excited.. but they are so worth it..

Thanks for listening.. Anyone at the Pre-op support group meeting tonight can be my witness to the leg thing..

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

brutherford

Huge freakin' victories! I know exactly what you mean, Christina... and you know I know! I'm posting these milestones as they happen! It's all so cool and exciting.

Last Friday, I went dancing with my best friend and we decided to play pool for a little bit. Twice (after he scratched - wuss!) I had the cue ball in my hand and dropped it, but caught it before it hit the ground... I have awesome reflexes!?! Whoohooo! Both times it freaked me out, because I'm used to being the uncoordinated big chick - who knew I had hand-eye coordination?!

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"You are where you are in your life because of what you believe is possible for you." - Oprah Winfrey
Barbara R.
Open RNY 4/28/04
317/165 AT GOAL
5'9", 126.5" lost
Starting BMI 46.8
Current BMI 24.2

Christina

You are too cute for words. I know what you mean.. girl I know you know where I am coming from too!!!!

Yes it is funny how when you are "larger than life" that you are considered and even feel more clumsy than most. I am still a clutz though.. and it's part of me forever I think.. it's that cute quirky part of me I guess.

Also I remember not feeling femanine at all.. I was always "one of the guys" and still am to a point.. but I notice I sometimes feel more "girly" than I have EVER in my life. I am wearing a SKIRT.. helloooooooo where's Kina??!!!! That's not me!!!

Either way I know there are a lot of positive changes happening in my life and I am forever greatful for this opportunity.. mostly for the friends.. the TRUE friends I have gotten as a result.

I just love you B.. and everyone else!!! And I mean it!!!

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

lealphachienne

I've noticed to that I now have space between ankle and knees. I can't wait until there's space all the way to "there". My thighs don't rub when I walk, so I can wear skirts again!

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Marie
5/28/04
Lap RNY
5'3"
235/125
TT Gym Rat #25
Ehyeh asher ehyeh Exodus 3:14
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Blueyz

Chrsitina,
You are too cute! I am happy for the moments like these that make us feel so thankful for wls and our new lives. You know I am always happy when you are happy.

Love ya girlfriend!

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

Christina

How cute are you!!!! How exciting to be able to wear skirts again isn't it?? I wore one yesturday and even tucked in my shirt..

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

Christina

I have to agree with you.. I enjoy sharing and watching others shrink and celebrating their victories and stuff. I love more than anything watching the incredible shrinkning men and women that I have become friends with.

Thanks for the kind words.. you are the sweetest thing!!! I just love you!!

You guys are my heros!!

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

Freese

I must say that I still look a little weird in a skirt.

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Adam Freese
open RNY 7-6-04 Dr Callery.
355/220/200

Karen Wright

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~Karen
Open RNY 04/13/04
313/230/158 (still pushing for that goal!)

"Don't take yourself so darn seriously!" Rule # 62

TabFox

I just noticed your pics on here....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a couple of hotties!!!! Whats best though is you're both beautiful on the inside!!! Although I've never met y'all, you've inspired and encouraged me so much. Just wanted to say that I notice the huge change in your pics.

Tabitha
321/220/180-ish (stuck in a damn plateau!!!! @#$%%)