Blueyz

Well, tomorrow is my 3 year Re-Birthday. I am very emotional and have been thinking all day about the journey and how my life has changed. I have been through so much since the day I was rolled out of the ER...numerous surgeries in the last 3 years, all of which I do not regret. If anyone came up to me and asked me if I would do it again considering the daily pain and struggles, I say I wouldn't change a thing. Knowing what I know now, I would do it every day if I had to.

I have an awesome life. I wish I did this surgery years ago. I may have pain from the plastic mesh issues that I have, but the health I have is so much better than how I felt MO. Not only did I gain a new life and my health back, I have gained a family of friends across the states that I am so grateful and blessed to know.

Thank you Dr Callery for the tool that you have given me and the support that you offer online and at the office. You are an amazing person and I have so much gratitude and respect for what you do. You truly care about helping others and take pride in your profession.

Thank you all for always listening and supporting me. It has been the best 3 years of my life. All I can do is say best wishes to all of the newbies....you are on your way to a wonderful, new life.

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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!!)

bubbasmama

It is a post like yours that the newbies can really know the real deal.Your story is truley an inspiration to others.Congratulations on 3 years. Barb

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Barb
RNY 01/20/06
263 179 190
Highest was now
TT Gym rat club member #35

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God

coptergirl

Happy rebirthday, Dale!!! Miss you, sweetie

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit

LyndasRoom

Happy re-birthday Dale!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/198/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007
LyndieBear

MiladyB

Happy re-birthday Dale. I understand how emotional this day must be for you. Heck, I got all emotional just reading your post! You are an amazing lady, my dear whose spirit amazes me over and over again. I honestly can say that I have been blessed by your presence on this forum and am so thrilled that our paths have crossed.

Love ya, sweet Dale!

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)

The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE

359(BMI: 58.8)/148(BMI:24.3)
Highest/Current

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 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
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker

Polly D

Happy Birthday! Your post is inspiring.

Can you talk more about the plastic mesh issues and the daily pain?

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Cathy
290/280/??
Weight Loss Journal

Zenomia

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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear

If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!

rainrain

Happy Day Beautiful!!!

I hope you and your family will mosey down to O'side for the summer stapler party!!!

How have you been feeling latley?

Are you finally getting better??
R

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Rain

12-27-04 Dr. Callery (Open RNY)
296 before pre-op
285/170/155 5'7"1/2
PRE-OP/CURRENT/GOAL???

Hernia Repair/ Abdominalplasty/ Partial Body Lift 3-13-06
Contouring lower back 5-30-08
my amazing plasic surgeon......tell him Rain sent you...lol
http://www.bolithomd.com/

A.K.A. HAMPTON5555

"Where you are matters more, if you remember where you've been."
" It's the journey, not the destination!!!"

http://www.myspace.com/afterthefat

Bypassingme619

Happy Re-birthday. Today is my 2nd year post-op. Even though I am not as far as I had hoped, everyday I am working onmaking it to my goal. I have come to far to turn back now. Your courage and strength gives me hope for that day I reach my mini goal of 250. Big Hugs on your re-birthday, our re-birthday.

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Your Girl,
Denise

Dr. Mueller
7/14/05 Lap
411 /310/180 (I don't want to be skinny)


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Never put a question mark where the Lord has already put a period.

brookscn

Third anniversary.......let's see.......what is the symbol of the third anniversary? I think it's RING DINGS!

Nahhh - it's a healthy you. Congratulations!

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Carolyn
"And so, the journey begins......"

Highest / pre-op / now / goal
315 / 250 / 139 / 155 (PCP goal - made it!)
LAP GBS w/Dr. C at "Club Pomerado": March 13, 2006

Success = wearing my size 6 pants!

"Shoes are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" (unknown)