dkessell

Here are some pics of me before surgery at 366 lbs and down to a current about 240. The pic of me with the pizza and beer was my last meal before surgery. I'm a foster parent so that is why there are lots of different kids in the photos besides my own. I don't even recognize myself anymore from the old photos. I have had no problems at all and have steadily lost weight these 6 months. I have loose skin to contend with but if I didn't have that belly flap I could probably get into a 38w pant, from an almost 60+w in the past. I'm currently wearing a 42w pant and those are a little loose. I also am now wearing a Large instead of the 4x I used to wear. I can shop anywear now. It is great! Much more options.

I hope these pics inspire someone out there! I feel great!

Dennis

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Dennis
Open Dr. Callery 2/9/05
366/225/160

HAMPTON5555

Your smile is so encouraging!!!

You look great and must feel even better. With all the beautiful children surrounding you, they will be blessed to have you around longer !! Congrats!!

Rain

LadyGigi

WOW Dennis... you look great. congrats! I agree with Rain... what a great smile.

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Cindy
298consult/287surgery day/233
June 14, 05 OPEN w/ Dr. Callery

gramamarc

What wonderful pictures. Congrats and keep up the good work, there are so many kids that need help!
M

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Marcia
Dr. Potts
RNY Lap 7/15/2005
257/160/150(me)/134(they)
BMI 43.5/26.2
"If God leads you to it, He will guide you through it."

Christina

Way to go.. it's funny.. you shrunk so much faster than the baby grew!!! Did you ever think that could happen? I mean seriously babies grow fast!!

You must be on cloud nine.. if you need any 38's or 40's.. my husband has some I am dying to get rid of.. lol

He just can't seem to give them up and he's in a 34/36 depending on the pant.. grrrr


Way to go.. keep up the great work!!!

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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

watergirl

Awesome accomplishment! You look GREAT!

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Kim
On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

Myspace: My URL
http://www.myspace.com/h2o_woman

dkessell

Hi all,

Thank you for your kind words.
Christina I am not a 38 or 40 yet but if you want to get rid of the pants I could use them. Why don't you private message me, we will be in San Marcos on Sunday I think,
Maybe I could come by and pick up the pants then.

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Dennis
Open Dr. Callery 2/9/05
366/225/160

Peckkale

You look fabulous. Thanks for the inspirational pics! BTW that's a beautiful family!

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06-17-05 Lap-ROUX-EN-Y
BMI 41.1 / 21.9 /24
224/219/120 /131 -104 lbs ...... 11 lb Below Goal.... Made Goal on April 21. 10 Months and 4 Days post-op!
consultation/pre-op/current/goal



COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, MEN...SOME THINGS ARE JUST BETTER RICH!



Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, "I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me."

LizardQueen

You look great! That is amazing progress. The loose skin is a burden BUT it is much better than all the extra weight.

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Amber
Open RNY 2/22/05
278/103.5 way below goal

sUzYzPLaCe

I love before and after pics! YOU GO DENNIS! Take care Suzy