electrichoney

Hey everyone! I'm officially seven months out from surgery and in the past couple of weeks had a several significant "wow" moments I wanted to share with y'all:

WOW #1. I work for a state agency here in Virginia and was chair of the planning committee for a statewide training conference. The conference was held two weeks ago at a local hotel and had sessions scheduled in meeting rooms on two different floors. I was amazed to find myself scooting up and down two flights of stairs with barely the need to stop and catch my breath. This is a BIG change, believe me!!

WOW #2. Last week I saw my endocrinologist for a diabetes follow-up appointment and had blood work done. For the first time in probably five years, my long-term blood glucose level on the Hemoglobin A1C test, which measures for a 2-3 month period, was NORMAL!! WOO HOOOO!

And finally...

WOW #3. Earlier this week, I actually bought clothes that fit me OFF THE RACK at T.J. MAXX!! Like, I was shopping with regular people for the first time in more than 20 years. YES!!

I hope you all are having a wonderful week. I am!!

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Rhonda

All-time High 422/Start of Process 388/Current 216/Goal 180?
Open RNY 2/27/07
Century Club Member 5/24/07
Double Century 6/12/08!!
TT Gym Rat #66

Jeri

They're all awsome. WooHoooo!!

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Jeri
Lap RNY 10/30/2007


Height 5' 5 1/2"
HighestCurrent/Goal
278/243.6/199

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

losingit

Those are some great WOW moments. Congratulations!

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GBP surgery on 6/4/07
Highest weight: 294 lbs..
weight at time of surgery: 283 lbs.
1 year later: 162 lbs.
I have a normal BMI!!!!

Debz

Psssttt....Honey you're a regular person

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Debbie
Lap RNY 8/6/07
Highest/Day of surgery/current/goal
251/237/133/130


Goal! I did it!
104 pounds gone since my RNY
118 total pounds gone forever!
I finally have a "normal" BMI
Reached my first goal of 145...and setting a new one of 135.
Reached 135 and have decided to lose another five if I can.

I'm in the 130's for the first time since puberty!

TT Gym Rat #95

Sny'sWife

WOW! Great Wow moments!!! Good job!

DAISY

Awesome wow moments.

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Surgery Nov 1/06
Dr. Farries
304/194/160
Pre/Current/Goal

Dyann

I am so excited for your wow moments, but this is where it starts to get expensive....you are going to be shopping more and more as a little weight loss is going to make a bigger impact.

You have done so well and you are an inspiration.

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DYANN

Lap RNY 1/4/06....
46/19.8/23.5 BMI's 167.9 pounds gone forever as of 9/12/07 116.3%to goal

294.4/126.5/150
5' 7''
Jupiter, Florida
Dr. Jefferson Vaughan: GBP
Dr. P Duddly Giles: Plastic surgeon TT/BL 03.20.2007

AlabamaChick

You are doing awesome!!! CONGRATS on your wonderful WOW moments!

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Trina


Lap RNY 06/07/06
357/197 /170
Pre-Op/Current/Goal
Century Club - Nov 7, 2006
I MADE IT!!!! ONEDERLAND FEELS SOOOO GOOD! - March 15, 2008

160 lbs GONE!!


Officially: AlabamaSlammerBear

Squishy

I did a little happy dance for you! Those are great moments!!!

I really have to work on my happy dance, though. It is loaded with enthusiasm, but I fear that if the neighbors see me, they may contact emergency services.

It was worth the risk, though!!

Congratulations!
-Mike-

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TT Squishybear

"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"

TT Gym Rat Club Member #65

OsoDelDesierto

Rhonda, what terrific WOW moments - I'm so happy for you!

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Eric
6'4"
540/470/298/215
highest/surgery/current/surgeon's goal

VSG with Dr. Chiasson 2/13/08
TT Gym Rat Club member #30
DesertBear