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Old 08-22-2008, 08:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: So Cal
WLS Type: Gastric Bypass
Surgeon: Dr. Callery
Start Weight: 275
Current Weight: 145
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Surgery Date: 08/21/2007
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Default One Year / +10 DAYS====GOAL!!!!

Yesterday was my one year "surgiversary". I thought about it all day and could not think of anything inspirational to write which has not already been written.

All I can do at this point is SHOW how much difference a year makes. What you can't see in the after picture is the complete joy that is my life right now.

I feel so blessed to have traveled this journey with my TTF friends. Thank you everyone for your inspiration, support and the friendships I made along the way.

Before: 272 pounds, Size 24 or 3X
Now: Size 6 jeans (in this picture WOO HOO), Medium top


UPDATE: 8/31/08- Imagine my surprise when I got on the scale this morning and I not only met, but exceeded my goal! Wow...does this mean I need a new goal?
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Maintaining around 145 and I can LIVE with that.

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Old 08-22-2008, 08:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Location: PQ, San Diego, CA
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Hey Miss Size 6! We've talked about this before, but I just want to say once again CONGRATULATIONS! You have always been and continue to be such an inspiration to me! May your future be as healthy, bright and eventful as your past year has been
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Old 08-22-2008, 08:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
WLS Type: Gastric Bypass
Surgeon: Dr. Steven Simon
Start Weight: 270
Current Weight: 177
Goal Weight: 135
Surgery Date: 12/18/2007
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wow congratulations! yeah what a difference a year makes that is so awesome you look so happy and blessed thank you
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Old 08-22-2008, 09:16 AM   #4 (permalink)
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"What you can't see in the after picture is the complete joy that is my life right now. "

Wrong!! You definately can see the joy in that after picture. You look great!! And no skin problems. huh? Awesome! I hope I don't have skin problems.
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Pre-op weight-272
Half way to goal, 61 lbs lost, 07/14/08
Onederland! 198, 08/03/08
100 lbs lost!!! 10/27/08
Goal-150 - 02/08/09..a little over 10 mos out!
New Goal- 145 reached 3/22/09, 11 1/2 mos out!
New new goal 140 - 4/24/09!! a little over a yr out
Happy but still losing slowly..135 on 8/21/09, 16 1/2 mos out
134 - 9/23/09, 17 1/2 mos out
Current weight-133! ( Reached on 1/9/09, 21 mos out)
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Old 08-22-2008, 09:40 AM   #5 (permalink)
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You look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing the inspiring pictures!!

You are a beauty... your happiness is shining through!!
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Old 08-22-2008, 10:07 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Wow You Look Great...
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Old 08-22-2008, 10:09 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Amazing u have done superb
well done xxxxxxxx
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first fill 24.11.08 =6.5cc

Second fill 29.01.09=1 ml

Third fill = 1ml

Forth fill = 1/4 ml

10ml band filled to 8.45ml

I love my band ! 8 stone gone thats 112 pounds

Yeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaa !!! I didnt fail
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Old 08-22-2008, 10:59 AM   #8 (permalink)
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You've done an amazing job Robin...you just GLOW girlfriend!
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Old 08-22-2008, 11:43 AM   #9 (permalink)
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WOW check you out! You look so happy! I can't believe it's been a year already!
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Old 08-22-2008, 05:16 PM   #10 (permalink)
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You look amazing! Happy one-year re-birthday!

You know what I don't get? You weigh 150 pounds and wear size 6 jeans. I weight 175 and still wear size 18-20 jeans. Of course, I'm only 5'4". Could that be it?

I can't wait to be tiny like you!

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