LauraLee

I just can not believe I am already at my One Year Aniversary! What an amazing year it has been. I have disapeared from the forrum and am not as active as I used to be. But when I was a pre-op and also post-op I was always looking at pictures for inspiration. So I wanted to share my pictures with those looking to have surgery!

It has not been the easiest year, I have to admit. I had a very bad spell of depression. Not just from the surgery, but I moved out of state 6 months after I had surgery. So I left all my friends and family behind, and my support group with Dr. Callery. I had no computer so I lost all my support from the forrum as well. Then to top it off when I got here I stopped loosing weight. And since I have moved, I have only lost 30-40lbs. Had I of been able to turn to the forrum for support, I probably would have not been in such bad shape!

So this year I have lost aprx. 140lbs. I have also lost 80-90 inches. I will measure in the morning before work, so I will post that at a later time! I am so amazed how this surgery has worked for me! It really is a tool. I now have to work at loosing my last 50lbs. Had I of had a personal trainer, or excercised on a regular basis I am sure I would be at goal. I am dissapointed that I am not where I want to be but on the other hand I am so pleased with where I am as well.

A year ago tonight I was preparing to go into the hospital. I still remember who came to visit me. Bridget, Kim and Dara. You were my little angles and I thank you still a year later for answering so many of my questions and making me feel welcome into the stapler sister world!

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Laura
Dr. Callery
Lap 4-12-05
5'8"
341 / 180 / 160 (My Goal)

bridgetgirl

Sistergirl! You are amazing!!!!! I miss ya bunches, and I cant believe my eyes. I dont remember that before pic, I dont remember you EVER looking that! Your beautiful, keep shinning like the jewel you are!

Much love always, your stapler sis!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Jeanie

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Jeanie
Lap Dr. Callery
July 7, 2004
Currently pregnant with my 1st biological baby due Oct 11th..... We are having a girl

LadyGigi

WOW!!! Laura - you look wonderful.. keep up the good work... Hey, I may be visiting your town next Monday for few days.
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Cindy
298consult/278surgery/166
June 14, 06 OPEN w/ Dr. Calery

chrisie_92020

You look absolutely amazing and I bet you feel so so much healthier.

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Christina

330 /310/142/160
high/surg/curr/goal

Surgery done/Dr.Callery
03/24/06

Mavisavis

Hi there.......the first thing I want to say is that if you ever don't own a PC again......go to your public library. You can use them free here in Ohio with your library card. So, don't ever leave us again. Now, that said, you look fantastic!! I'm glad you sound out of your slump, and I'm sure moving like that was very hard after surgery. I can't imagine my life without my online and offline support. Stick around this time......and welcome back.

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Marty

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts--Winston Churchill

Lap RNY 9-7-05
Dr. Ben-Meir
Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery
235/135/135
pre/now/goal

eyesthatkissu

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~~Robin~~

~~Dr. C was impressed by me!~~
315/167/168 ..... -106 inches, From a size 32 to a size 10. AT GOAL! Below goal after TT! :P 148 pounds no longer linger on my ass!
October, 24 2005

Sometimes I feel like all I am doing is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln

Pixie

Be still my heart! It is Ms. Krc! Hey stranger, good to know you didn't die out there in AZ! Thanks for the return phone calls beeotch! I have missed you tons. I hope that you haven't called me back because you have been so busy dating all the hot AZ firemen! Call me woman! I miss you guys. You look incredible. Can you imagine what would happen if we went to Incahoots now?

Give my love to Coralee!

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~ Jennifer ~
08/09/05 - Dr. Callery
350+/317/167/180 (Dr. C) 160 (me)
Highest Weight/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal

June 1st, 2007 - PS Stage 1
Aug 1st, 2007 - PS Stage 2
(It can't get here soon enough!)

http://www.myspace.com/pixie_kisses
( I am not "out" about my wls with my friends so don't be offended if I delete a comment about it )

lealphachienne

140 lbs is freaking fabulous...don't lose sifght of how far you have come. Don't let the excuses of the move keep you from reaching your goals. Most of us don't have personal trainers and such either. Take each day one at a time and work on what you can do.

Perhaps we can start another Dr. C group in AZ...it appears several of us are ending up there!

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Marie
5/28/04
Lap RNY
5'3"
235/125
TT Gym Rat #25
Ehyeh asher ehyeh Exodus 3:14
www.nochilddiesalone.org
www.myspace.com/lealphachienne
www.myspace.com/NoChildDiesAlone

Bypassingme619

Laura you look great, you still have that same great smile. Even though you are not here as often it is great that you still pop your head in and say hi. Glad to see your progress. Happy late 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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