MiladyB

Today is my 3 year surgery anniversary! I can't believe it has already been that long. This journey has been quite the ride but at the start of this journey I never thought it would be such an awesome and dream inspiring journey. Even with the few complications I have had no one could ever pay me enough to go back to where I was 3 years ago. The health benefits alone have made this journey worth it but the actual feeling of being able to live life, enjoy the day and embrace this process....well there are no words. I have dreams now. Dreams I never thought I would have and I am so excited to see where those dreams bring me.

To all of you who have been my support, my listening ear during those tough times and to those of you who have faith in me....all I can say is thank you. You have helped me to change my life and helped me to live.

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~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

sherry7

Congrats on your surgiversary Beth!

You thanked all of us....but let me thank YOU. You're a beacon of bright light on this forum, and have helped me out immensely in many ways.

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Sherry

Counting down to May 25, 2010...baby boy or baby girl? Such an awesome 2nd surgiversary present!

What did YOU eat today? Join your fellow TT'ers by posting at: http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/gb-...day-today.html

Lap RNY -05/29/08

274 orientation/253 day of surgery/151 current/149 goal
Total pounds gone forever - 122

jerseygrl684

Congrats beth. You are an extraordinary woman and an amazing addition to the wls community. You bring us all such insight and your wisdom helps us all in one way or another.. if its not the recipes, its your medical knowledge that helps us all (and your ability to kill gallbladders, one by one lol.)

You are like a TT mom at times, there for me when I needed it most, and I thank you for that. You are one of the kindest people I have ever come across in life. Your daughters are very lucky girls, to have a mom like you.

I hope at my 3 yr surgiversary, that I am HALF the woman you are!

<3

tt daughter

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Age: 25/5ft 2 .Lap RNY- 11.26.07
248/227-highest & day of surgery
109(eek)-current


Let's cure her with sunshine and puppies!- HOUSE

hit my doctor goal 6/30/08/100lbs lost *5.23.08/ONEDERLAND 1.5.08

Andie

My dear Beth...no thank you for sharing your journey and wisdom. Since the first day I started here I felt a connection with you and have followed your story and your advice in everything I do. You should be so proud of yourself...I wish you nothing but the best in everything you do. Continued success and much love for you as you so deserve! Huggles!

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Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/197/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
222 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 29.1 (finally considered Overweight instead of Obese! 05/26/09)
TT and hernia repair 04/02/09- 11 lbs of skin removed!
7 lbs from my goal!!! (5/28/09)

MiladyB

Ladies, thank you so much for your words. All I can say is it is my pleasure to share with you what I have learned. Others have helped me to learn, so why wouldn't I pass it on?

Kelly? Little lady, you have been to hell and back again more than once this past year. Hey, you even dragged me along more than once!! I really think it was you who started with the gallbladder killing. Not me, you just sent it my way!!

Half the lady that I am at 3 years out??? Well, you better not be half the lady in regards to your weight.

Anyway, Kelly sometimes I think you open your mouth a little further than you should but I understand where it is coming from. Always happy to be known as your TT Mom.

And Andie? I am proud of myself....and you know what? I've felt that connection too.

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~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

Phoenixfire

Beth I'm so glad you posted that you hit your 3 year surgiversary. I rarely notice stuff like surgery dates, so thank you.

You are one of the best parts of TT. Your knowledge of, passion for and commitment to WLS and it's potential for long-term weight loss success is so valuable here.

I'm glad you had this surgery, and that you are here to pass along so much knowledge and support to the rest of us on TT.

((((((((((((Beth))))))))))))

Cheers to another 3 years!

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Open Roux-en-Y on October, 2002 - 7 year anniversary is right around the corner
Height: 5'8"
Highest weight: 300 lbs. with a BMI of 45.6
Current weight: 140-145 lbs. and a size 6/8 with a BMI of 21.7
Total weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: 160 lbs. POUNDS!

JohnnyJet74

Congrats!

I won't restate what the other's have already said so eloquently...but suffice it to say that I think you're one of the best parts of TT!

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Surgery Date 1/5/09
Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital

High/Surgery/Current/Goal
334 / 321/285 / 210

LyndasRoom

Hi Beth,
Jumping in to add my gratitude, and congratulations. I hope the next 3 years are ALL healthy and happy! I definitely agree, you're one of the best parts of TT!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/197/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

LadyV

Thank you Beth for being a part of my journey also. You have been an inspiration to me and your wisdom, guidance and tough love is always appreciated.

Happy many more anniversaries.

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LADY V

5'3"
Start of WLS/day of surgery/current//personal goal
254/244/152/140




Approved January 2, 2009 waiting for date(nervous)
Onderland officially May 1, 2009



RNY - - - - - - - - - February 11, 2009
home from hospital - February 13, 2009
Officially down 94lbs September 3, 2009 WooHooo!!
Down 102 lbs October 3, 2009 and Feeling Great!!


No longer morbidly obese just overweight!!!!






IT IS WHAT IT IS and I'M LOVING IT!!

VanessaSFL

Miss Beth!
Great job and I can't believe it has been over 3 years since your surgery.Time flys for sure.

Thank you for your support and wisdom over the years.

V

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR